Shanghai Inn Restaurant in Chicago, IL

4.5(426)Chicago, IL
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 426 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.5★
Shanghai Inn Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois offers an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience. This Ravenswood eatery serves up a variety of delicious dishes, and reviewers rave about the quality of the food. With a 4.5-star rating and over 426 reviews, it's clear that Shanghai Inn is a popular destination for those seeking a satisfying meal. Some reviewers have noted that the restaurant brings back memories of how Chinese restaurants used to be, with a casual and cozy atmosphere. Whether you dine in, take out, or have delivery, Shanghai Inn has you covered.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
4723 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA, Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(773) 561-3275
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.5 (426 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuiet

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Great tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodHealthy optionsQuick biteVegetarian options

Reviews

426 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Are the portions at Shanghai Inn Restaurant large?

Extremely large portions. Extremely good food. I got to enjoy 3 meals for 1 here.

Is the food at Shanghai Inn Restaurant authentic?

Food was amazing and super authentic!

What is the atmosphere like at Shanghai Inn Restaurant?

Love their food. Americana Chinese. Staff is always friendly. Huge portions.

Is Shanghai Inn Restaurant a good value?

Reasonable prices with really good food, it feels like old-school restaurants and I’ve never had a bad meal.

Is Shanghai Inn Restaurant clean?

Food was amazing and super authentic! Service was great and place was clean!

How long do you have to wait for food at Shanghai Inn Restaurant?

The delivery could have been better but I ordered from Grubhub and this place handles their own deliveries.

Is Shanghai Inn Restaurant a good place to order takeout?

I had the Mongolian beef and my partner had the beef with broccoli (not pictured) and we split some crab raccoons and egg rolls.

Is Shanghai Inn Restaurant a good place to go with a large group?

My friend has been here many many of times and he couldn't get the seats that we needed because there was 2 parties of 8.

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Local services, shops, and points of interest

104 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

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Artwork

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Art

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Bunny Ears Art House

Arts Centre

4541 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Banking

Bank of America

Atm

1969 West Lawrence Avenue

~350 ft
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Triton

Atm

~0.5 mi

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~1010 ftMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 14:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
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Restaurant

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Ravenswood Breakfast House

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Himmel's

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Bars & Pubs

Platform 47

Pub

~150 ft
Alcohol shop

Alcohol

~380 ft
Cultivate by Forbidden Root

Pub

4710 North Ravenswood Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
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Nob’s Wine Bar

Bar

1840 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.2 mi
O'Shaughnessy's

Bar

4557 North Ravenswood Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
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Farm Bar

Pub

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~0.4 mi
Fountainhead Market

Alcohol

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~0.4 miTu-Th 015:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
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Ricochet's

Bar

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Oakwood 83

Bar

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~0.4 mi
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Wolcott Tap

Bar

1834 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr 15:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 11:00-12:00
+1-773-360-7579Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Amy’s Candy Bar

Confectionery

4704 North Damen Avenue

~220 ftMo-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 00:00-18:00
+1-773-942-6386Website
Del Sur Bakery

Bakery

4639 North Damen Avenue

~500 ftTh-Su 08:00-15:00
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R&A Bread Bakers

Bakery

1938 West Lawrence Avenue

~540 ft
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Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

1743 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi24/7
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Teddy's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

2000 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Miller Bagel

Bakery

4655 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 miWe-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
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Vaca's Creamery

Ice Cream

2324 West Giddings Street

~0.4 miMo-We 15:00-21:30; Th-Su 12:00-21:30
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Cafes & Coffee

The Perfect Cup

Cafe

4700 North Damen Avenue

~240 ftSu-Sa 07:00-19:00
+1-773-989-4177Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~470 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
Finance Station T - Post Office

Post Office

2011 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:30
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

4800 North Damen Avenue

~470 ft
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Specialists

Transcend Counseling Chicago

Psychotherapist

2150 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 773-887-6447Website
Big City Optical

Optometrist

~0.4 mi
Athletico Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

2008 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
RUSH Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

~0.4 mi

Other services

Therapy Plus

Therapist

4733 North Damen Avenue

~80 ft
+1 773-316-5305Website
Foremost Cleaners

Laundry

4701 North Damen Avenue

~220 ftMo-Th 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su closed
Maydel

Craft

1746 West Wilson Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-234-8504Website
Montrose Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

2004 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
Forest Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

4645 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 07:00-15:00
Vacant

Vacant

2010 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
Gnome Brew

Brewing Supplies

2026 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Yes

Yes

~0.4 mi

Hair services

The Attractivators

Hairdresser

1830 West Wilson Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-773-942-7197Website
Great Clips

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Ankedo's Style Hair Salon

Hairdresser

2024 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi

Professional services

ArchiTech Consulting, Inc

Consulting

1822 West Wilson Avenue

~0.2 mi
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MyCornerOffice - Lincoln Square

Coworking

4631 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Cetera Labs

Company

4422 North Ravenswood Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
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Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~560 ft
Bench

Bench

~570 ft
Bench

Bench

~800 ft
Bench

Bench

~800 ft
Bench

Bench

~860 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~890 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~0.5 mi

Sports & outdoor

Turin Bicycle

Bicycle

~160 ftMo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00

Specialty stores

Magic Inc.

Hobby

~930 ft
Elite Sports Cards & Comics

Collector

2028 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
Ravenswood Used Books

Books

~0.4 mi
Bad Luck Club

Gift

2114 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 mi
Merz Apothecary

Cosmetics

4176 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 773-989-0900Website

Other retail & shopping

Chicago Style SEO

Marketing

4619 North Ravenswood Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1-773-809-5002Website

Electronics & technology

Laurie's Planet of Sound

Music

4639 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 miSu 11:00-18:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
+1-773-271-3569Website

Clothing & fashion

Hazel Apparel

Clothes

1924 West Montrose Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-773-904-7779Website

General retail

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Marketplace

2357 West Leland Avenue

~0.4 miTu 07:00-13:00; Th 15:00-19:00
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Gyms & fitness centers

EmpowerFit

Fitness Centre

1824 West Wilson Avenue

~0.2 mi
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LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.2 mi
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InPowered Therapy + Yoga

Fitness Centre

2220 West Lawrence Avenue

~0.3 mi
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Feast Fitness and Nutrition

Fitness Centre

4510 North Ravenswood Avenue

~0.3 mi
Lincoln Square Athletic Club Pool

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~60 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~140 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~420 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~430 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~450 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft

Vehicle rentals

Damen Ave & Leland Ave

Bicycle Rental

~190 ft24/7
I-GO Car Sharing

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi
Ravenswood Ave & Lawrence Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Leavitt St & Lawrence Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Damen Ave & Sunnyside Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
SP Parking

Car Rental

~0.4 mi"it's a parking lot, not rental"
Lincoln Ave & Sunnyside Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Wolcott (Ravenswood) Ave & Montrose Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7

Visitor information

Metra

Information

~0.2 mi
Metra

Information

~0.2 mi

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~460 ft
Metra

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi

Storage & lockers

Amazon Hub Locker

Parcel Locker

~0.3 mi