Shanghai River Restaurant
Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 528-5528
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Revere Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Chinese Food 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Message from Shanghai River Restaurant
First to bring Szechuan cooking to Houston since 1970
- Delivery available
- Nine Marvin Zindler Awards
- Zagat-best meal deals
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Editorial Review for Shanghai River Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The Wang family has been serving authentic Hunan and Szechuan dishes to Houstonians for more than 30 years. The candlelight illuminates the upscale decor and beautifully lavish Chinese paintings, adding to the intimate atmosphere. Savor a predinner cocktail at the cozy, walnut-paneled bar which is ideal for dinner for one. Menu favorites include the crispy Peking duck prepared tableside as well as the order-ahead ginger steamed fish. Spice can be adjusted according to your palate.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe restaurant offers a full service bar, a private party room and delivery and catering services.
User Reviews for Shanghai River Restaurant
10/03/2008 Posted by DABarnes
Wow. That was the most disappointing chinese food I think we've ever had in our lives. My boyfriend, who will eat just about anything, even refused to take a second bite. They are closed, but in the morning we are bringing everything except the dumplings (just needed jelly and you have a pb&j) and greasy egg rolls(because it's the only decent thing in the order) back for a refund. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!
Pros: Fast takeout.
Cons: Food is honestly disgusting.
09/18/2008 Posted by aggieplushokie
This is the best place we have found in Houston to go for Chinese food. This is one of the only places in town that serves schezuan shrimp and they do it well. The food here has never been greasy or of poor quality. Service has always been great and waiters are polite and attentive. It is in a very nice setting which you would not expect upon driving up to it in a strip mall. The decor is very classy with a Chinese flair. It would be fine for a date. Portions are good. The prices may seem a little more expensive than other restaurants, but we have found none that compare to the quality put forth from this restaurant. Everything that we have ordered has been good. The sizzling soup is tasty in a comforting way. I really enjoyed the Peking duck which is served table side and schezuan shrimp. I always order their hot tea - you get your own teapot to yourself. We highly recommend this restaurant as so far it has been outstanding in service, quality, and taste.
Pros: Romantic, Food, Parking, Decor, Service, Selection, Date Place
Cons: Not so great for young kids as sometimes it's pretty quiet
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