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NEW! Six Course Tasting Menu is now available for you to experience a taste of the legendary China Grill classic dishes in six courses specially prepared for the entire table. Get a taste of famed favorites for only $70 per guest. China Grill Chicago at the Hard Rock Hotel seduces guests with its high energy atmosphere and stylish pan-cultural fare. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the colorful restaurant boasts vaulted ceilings, multilevel dining areas, and an energetic bar and lounge space that projects an ethereal 3-D globe image enchanting diners with a world of unforgettable luxury. The menu features artistic dishes, large enough to share, so everyone can enjoy the blend of exotic flavors from across the planet.

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3 Star Rating - Satisfactory 2 reviews – Review China Grill

(312) 334-6700

230 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

Editorial Description by Citysearch
A sexy crowd pouts over Asian-inspired fare at this of-the-moment Hard Rock Hotel restaurant.
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

2 Reviews of China Grill in Chicago

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not worth the expense  2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

I love Chinese food and was very excited to try China Grill. I was underwhelmed to say the least. Because Chinese food is generally so cheap, to me there has to be something special about either your food or the atmosphere to justify the additional cost. I don't think there was here.

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Pricy but pretty good food  4 Star Rating - Very good

China Grill does not eff around. They are serious about their food and about being "cool," perhaps to a fault. Nevertheless, I implore you to not let the faux-Asian decor and lightly thumping techno music fool you, this place is worth a try.

Go for the Kobe beef appetizer, stay for the Kung Pao. And then stay some more for the wasabi mashed potatoes.

Make sure you ask the waiter a recommendation on how much to order, because it is meant as a shared dining experience.

Also, we showed up on a Friday night thinking we'd have to wait a while and the place was half empty. Don't know if that's good or bad. But I do know the food is good.

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 9 reviews on Citysearch)

Best Pan-Asian restaurant in the city! 5 Star Rating - World class

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.

Posted 06/17/08 at 10:50am

Best Asian Fusion concecpt iv'e heard of, Lively and Happening, Customer service was great 5 Star Rating - World class

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.

Pros: A big convience for us that there was valet parking and it was validated
Posted 05/27/08 at 10:17am

nice place... ok food 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

We were promptly seated because the restaurant was practically empty. The waiter was quite attentative. The food was ok. The only thing I enjoyed was the duck salad. i could not get enough. It is a pricey place but the waiter made good suggestions for one appetizer and one entree for 2 people. The drunken chicken should be renamed the very salty drunken chicken... I think it is a nice bar scene, but i was not terribly impressed with the food. I normally like china grill management restaurants. Asia de Cuba in New York is incredible, but they need a chef change in Chicago.

Pros: nice place
Cons: ok food, pricey for asian
Posted 06/23/07 at 9:52pm

Great lunch spot! 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

A client took a group of us out to lunch at the China Grill and it was fantastic! Great service, great food - plenty of veg options- baby leaf lettuce salad or the avocado rice were my favorites, and best of all, great dessert. (Do not miss the Bavarian Chocolate or the Bananas in a box... yum!) Nice place to go but probably at a time when someone else is picking up the tab! I would def go back.

Posted 04/08/07 at 9:43am

It was OK but nothing more than OK 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

The China Grill in Las Vegas is much nicer (and I can't stand Las Vegas). The restaurant is always empty...service is mediocre but the food is about the samebut for basic Chinese food it is OK.you can go to Chinatown for better food.

Pros: Atmosphere was OK
Cons: food is average
Posted 10/12/06 at 12:00am