China Grill
(312) 334-6700
230 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
IL
60601
41.8861
-87.6246
Neighborhoods: Central, Loop
What People Are Saying About China Grill
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The Scene
Loud, stylish and packed to the rafters with a flashy crowd of suits and locals, this Loop restaurant is about as scene-y as Chicago gets. Hottie bartenders sling drinks in a glass-front bar with jaw-dropping 44-foot-high ceilings; in the dining room, amiable servers shout to be heard over the din of conversation and blasting music. Decor is minimal, but gets the job done with gauzy gold curtains, snazzy red-lacquered tile and a Plexiglas wall of wine.
The Food
The restaurant's creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine comes at a steep price (appetizers are in the $20 range), but generous sharing portions and impressive execution soften the blow to your wallet. Salads are surprisingly good, from crackling calamari with mounds of greens in zesty lime miso dressing to "Confucius" chicken salad with lots of crunchy sliced cabbage. Other favorite plates include meaty, tender lamb spare ribs, perfectly flaky barbecued salmon, and absolutely decadent lobster mashed potatoes.
User Reviews
gluttonfourpunishment
February 11, 2009
Decor pleasant ... that's where it ended. Music too loud for medium upscale restaurant. Restaurant was half full, if that. We waited 35 minutes for our one course; it arrived basically RAW. Sent back, it took another 15 minutes. We are poured water from Voss, didn't ask the for the second bottle ... still charged $20 more. Obscenely overpriced (for "theme"), $135 for two dishes, 2 glasses of wine total and 2 bottles of water. Nothing tastes that good. Complained to manager; not even apologetic, no credit; nothing. Do not expect a return. Ever.
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JessicaRodriguez
June 17, 2008
The food here is excellent. Be sure to try the crab cakes as an appetizer and BBQ Salmon as an entree, you will not be disappointed.
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Renee001
May 27, 2008
This was my first time dining at China Grill, never heard of the restaurant until a friend of mine's husband surprised her with taking her there for their ten year anniverary.She bragged and raved about the service and how great and unique the food was until my husband and i finally made reservations. When we first stepped through the door we were welcomed with warm and enchating smiles from the two host standing at the podium.China Grill was mellow yet vibrant and lively the server was prompt and proffessional. The food was fantastic! the seasoning of the bbq salmon was perfect to the tee. As soon as i cut into it, it fell apart, thats just how soft and tender it was, when i took my first bite it melted in my mouth, i took my time savoring all the rich flavors. I also highly recommend the avocado rice. I dont even like avocado, but this mixture of avocado with other ingrediants had my taste buds standing on their tippy toes.Im also not a big fan of spicy food, but it's not so much of a spicy where it's so hot you have to hurry and drink a glass of water it has a hint of spice but you can still taste all the flavors. Our money was well spent and you totally get what your paying for.
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The Extras:
Six private banquet rooms can accomodate parties of up to 250 people.
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