P F Chang's China Bistro

(312) 828-9977

530 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 41.8919 -87.6269

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

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Price:

$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Carry Out

Cuisine:

Asian, Chinese

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What People Are Saying About P F Chang's China Bistro

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In Short – Towering twin stallions and carved wood screens add majesty and mystery to this stylish restaurant, where well-dressed patrons sip martinis at the bar and families with children feast around large tables or in spacious booths. The menu gives Chinese classics a contemporary tweak; dishes are artfully presented, with many sauces made tableside by servers. Signature plates include diced chicken wrapped in cool lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wok-fried scallops with lemon sauce.

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What to Drink:
The user-friendly wine list features more than 50 wines by the glass and bottle and is organized by flavor--from light to full intensity.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Highly recommended if you are interested in great ambience and delicious meats”
  2. “The atmosphere is sharp, sleek, inviting, and very fulfilling.”
  3. “This restuarant is perfect for everyone due to the fact, it is very romantic and fancy, but during the day you can wear what ever you want.”
  4. “red, or gaudy "authentic" Chinese decor.”
  5. “The lighting and the decorations were nice.”
  6. “It's an excellent atmosphere.”
  7. “pleasant atmosphere, reasonable prices (drinks a little hefty price-wise, however) and the servers a delight.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The chocolate cake is delicious and huge.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “pleasant atmosphere, reasonable prices (drinks a little hefty price-wise, however) and the servers a delight.”
food quality
79.68999862670898% positive
  1. “because everything is so fresh and jumps off the plate at you.”
  2. “Very dusty and dirty restaurant, uniforms are ugly, food quality is terrible, compared to Northbrook, and what is up with that shelf they have upstairs where they keep all the dirty plates from previous guests?”
  3. “love the double pan fried noodles”
  4. “Let's try "real, authentic homemade noodles" Chinese.”
  5. “The food is great.”
  6. “Its pretty good, only it is definitely not Chinese food -- lets put it this way.”
  7. “Consistently good food”
  8. “red, or gaudy "authentic" Chinese decor.”
  9. “Food was fabulous (try the duck and spinach salad.”
  10. “Highly recommended if you are interested in great ambience and delicious meats”
  11. “The chocolate cake is delicious and huge.”
  12. “Good food, spotty service”
  13. “The food they serve isn't even authentic Chinese food!”
  14. “Definitely not the best asian food I've ever had though.”
  15. “enjoyed the Resturant, had a good time, the lettice raps are great, the rest of the food is ok.”
  16. “Great menu - great food.”
  17. “Orange beef is amazing, moo shu pork left a lot to be desired.”
  18. “It is seriously closer to american than authentic Chinese food.”
  19. “What makes a great asian dish is the rice, I know this because I am asian, and grew up in an asian home.”
  20. “would highly recommend the crispy beef.”
  21. “I'm from South Louisiana so you can assume that I know what good food taste like.”
  22. “Hands down, the chinese food is the best I've had.”
  23. “The plates were not clean, there were pieces of dried food stuck to it and couple of pieces of old rice stuck on the bottom, the waiter went to get the manager and took off the wanton soup off the bill.”
  24. “can honestly say that I have enjoyed better food cooked by friends who are so hung over they can barely stand.”
  25. “when we were seated the floor was disgusting, rice and chopsticks where on the floor where we ate.”
  26. “Maybe it's not the most authentic Chinese - but it is very good food.”
  27. “Was seated promptly and the flavorful food more than made up for our server.”
  28. “Chicago is tough to find good chinese food - but this place gets the job done.”
  29. “Just to let you know this is not authentic chinese crusine, food tasted like a frozen dinner with little chinese ingredients.”
  30. “Would also recommend the king pao chicken.”
  31. “The food was excellent, the appetizers were wonderful, the entree was fabulous.”
  32. “Inexpensive, good service, good food.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great menu - great food.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Chicago is tough to find good chinese food - but this place gets the job done.”
  2. “found it to be a great place for the 'Girls Night Out' parties.”
  3. “If you want great Chinese Food in an American Atmosphere, this is the place to go.”
  4. “Such a great chain restaurant”
service
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “pleasant atmosphere, reasonable prices (drinks a little hefty price-wise, however) and the servers a delight.”
  2. “The plates were not clean, there were pieces of dried food stuck to it and couple of pieces of old rice stuck on the bottom, the waiter went to get the manager and took off the wanton soup off the bill.”
  3. “Was seated promptly and the flavorful food more than made up for our server.”
  4. “Service was friendly and efficient and our bill didn't break the bank.”
  5. “The serves are always so nice and attentive.”
  6. “Inexpensive, good service, good food.”
  7. “The waiters were annoying, talking too much, asking too many questions and would not leave us alone.”
  8. “Good food, spotty service”
  9. “The service was good, and it is an elegant vibe to it even though it's pretty casual.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “for the price i could have gotten two decent meals.”
  2. “The appetizers are smaller portions, but thats good b/c then you can eat more of the good stuff!”
  3. “pleasant atmosphere, reasonable prices (drinks a little hefty price-wise, however) and the servers a delight.”
  4. “The chocolate cake is delicious and huge.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/28/10

So Bad that it made me join this website

by kimness at Citysearch

Words can not describe how disappointed my boyfriend and I were with the quality and taste of food we ordered from PF Changs. I by no means consider myself a food snob and although I go to Chinatown regularly and expected a degree of 'westernization' from this restaurant, I was still shocked at how disgusting this food was. The hot and sour soup was a glue-like salty concoction while the lo mein noodles were barely fried and in some places so congealed that they had not even been separated and fried properly. The szechuan was a deep fried tomato tasting excuse for a dish with no heat whatsoever. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed better food cooked by friends who are so hung over they can barely stand. Respect your tastebuds and your wallet. Don't waste your time or money on this rubbish!

  • Cons: Just horrible food....is that enough?
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/02/08

PF Changs in Chicago I DO NOT RECOMMEND!

by WhiteSox1 at Citysearch

Very dusty and dirty restaurant, uniforms are ugly, food quality is terrible, compared to Northbrook, and what is up with that shelf they have upstairs where they keep all the dirty plates from previous guests? Can we say Health inspector please?

The restaurant is so dirty, I understand they are on a street corner in downtown Chicago, but please guys get it right. Easton and Northbrook are the better locations and have better food quality. Fix your uniforms, those black ninja outfits are terrible!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/03/08

Great menu - great food.

by foodie12345789 at Citysearch

I have taken numerous out of town guests here - mostly friends from Europe, one of which who lived in China - and he thought it was great. Each time my guests enjoyed it. Maybe it's not the most authentic Chinese - but it is very good food. I would highly recommend the crispy beef. Would also recommend the king pao chicken. Chicago is tough to find good chinese food - but this place gets the job done. Service was friendly and efficient and our bill didn't break the bank. If only they would turn down the air conditioning....we all froze.

  • Pros: Menu that offers something for everyone
  • Cons: Bring your sweater for the blasting air conditioning
3 Star Rating: Average

07/15/08

Casual dining

by tnoves at Citysearch

I went here for a quick lunch one day. It was pretty empty, although it was a weekday. We sat upstairs, where there is a large room with dark wood tables and red accents everywhere. We ordered lunch bowls, and it was okay. Definitely not the best asian food I've ever had though. The service was good, and it is an elegant vibe to it even though it's pretty casual. I would recommend going at night more than during the daytime, since the upstairs has nice windows, and the city lights would add a lot more to the experience.

  • Pros: Decor, location
  • Cons: Not the best asian food
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/29/08

Avoid

by jdeater at Citysearch

For a chinese restaurant this place is a disapointment. Me and my girlfriend waited for 30 minutes to be seated on a thursday night. Three of the receptionist where arguing among themselves who to seat first. . when we were seated the floor was disgusting, rice and chopsticks where on the floor where we ate. the food came another 20 min later. it was not that great, i had better food and cheaper prices at china town the chow mein had no taste wats so ever. it was so bland. This place is we wont ever go again

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: bad lighting and everything else

The Details on P F Chang's China Bistro

Place Categories:

  • good better food
  • great place
  • sleek atmosphere
  • not authentic chinese food
  • good spotty service
  • dirty restaurant
  • not authentic chinese
  • rice floor
  • always so nice serves
  • really love great ingredients
  • crispy beef
  • not clean plates
  • delicious chocolate cake
  • great lettice raps
  • like good food taste
  • great asian dish
  • nice windows
  • amazing orange beef
  • nice decorations
  • nice lighting
  • wonderful dining
  • recommend king pao chicken
  • annoying waiters
  • great chain
  • authentic homemade noodles
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