Hidden on the roof of Captain's Hostel, The Captain sportingly provides a cheaper alternative to some of its neighboring bars along The Bund. Comes with a roof terrace and a very nifty view. Nautical-themed decor and a drinks menu averaging in the 70rmb range. Food... Read more
This is the flagship location of Yunnan restaurant Lost Heaven. They do relatively authentic Yunaan food, and if you wanna do pre- or post-dinner drinks they have a really nice terrace on the roof. Prices are reasonable for the location and views. Definitely a good... Read more
Sichuan Citizen is the Sichanese restaurant/cocktail bar/tea house expansion of the popular Citizen Cafe. After the original building on Donghu Lu was reclaimed, it moved to Ferguson Lane in mid 2018. The new location is brighter and roomier, and now it has a... Read more
Barbarossa is a Shanghai icon: a Moroccan-styled lounge, in the middle of a pond in the middle of People's Park. It attracts a steady crowd for cocktails, hookahs, dinner, DJs, and its serene, oasis atmosphere. After an extended closure in 2018, it reopened, though... Read more
A renovated French-style villa with spacious enclosed garden houses one of Shanghai's most popular Thai eateries. Like its sister restaurant Lost Heaven the dim, candle... Read more
Guyi is an institution of a Hunan restaurant in Shanghai, among both foreigners and locals, for its upscale environment and excellent fiery food, unaffected by local tastes. It's a step up from almost all other Hunan restaurants in Shanghai, and though quality has... Read more
Chinese and Western buffet, wedding-like atmosphere, pink and purple lights, and a rotating perch at a table inside the middle ball of the Pearl Tower. Food's passable, not more, but that's not the point anyway. Dinner runs 280rmb per person, without drinks, and... Read more
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of... Read more
Northside outpost of super popular Yunnan restaurant Lotus Eatery. It's a cheap, family-run restaurant serving dishes featuring wild mushrooms, pickled vegetables, BBQ, flowers, the odd insect or two, and other standbys like Yunnan-style fried goat cheese. Beer is... Read more
Located on the famous tourist attraction Yu Garden, with a seating capacity of 500 seats and more than 20 food stalls, this is a foodcourt that's hard to miss. A combination of street food and Jiangnan regional cuisine under one roof, they offer a multitude of dining... Read more
Lao Beijing is a grand old Peking duck restaurant. The dining room is large, the hostesses are tarted up in costume, and the place smells of wood smoke. This location, down near the Bund, is great for tourists staying at the Westin and people looking for dinner... Read more
The first and original outlet, this newly refurbished rendition of Element Fresh has a lounge-like second floor but is otherwise the same. Open kitchen, healthy sandwiches / salads / smoothies, int'l environment, a touch pricey. And extremely popular. Read more
This restaurant in the middle of the Yu Garden Bazaar has garnered a reputation in guidebooks for being the place to try to try the famed Shanghai delicacy xiao long bao, or soup dumplings. Truth be told, if you're willing to veer off the gringo trail,... Read more
Traditional Shanghainese cuisine featuring old Shanghai museum like atmosphere, including an original old train. Read more
Chain of restaurants and one of the longest running with quality ingredients and good service. One of the mainstays in Shanghai. This one has both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Read more
Chain of restaurants and one of the longest running with quality ingredients and good service. One of the mainstays in Shanghai. Read more
Chongqing is considered by most people to be the ancestral home of the fiery, chili-studded style of hot pot, and it's from Chongqing that the Little Swan originates. They seem to be popular with tour groups, for whom they tone down the spice. This location has the... Read more
Owned by a local celebrity, Down Home Kitchen provides good quality and value for money Shanghainese dishes, coupled with old Shanghai theme makes for a memorable Shanghai experience. Set within the New Factories, this venue is a good starting point for a big night... Read more
Also known by its English name "Morning Shanghai," this Shanghainese restaurant in the Historic Astor House hotel specializes in the cuisine of Shanghai and the greater Yangtze River Delta. Expect rich braised dishes like Dongpo pork, Shanghai-style smoked meats, and... Read more
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