Shanghai’s Summer Delights: Restaurants with Spectacular Outdoor Seating

The daily dilemma, what and where to eat? In a bustling city like Shanghai the dilemma can be very real—endless options can be overwhelming! Since summer is already here, we wanted to help you find the perfect scenic outdoor dining experience in the city. Enjoy and bon appétit!

1. M on the Bund’ Restaurant
Located on the historical Bund. This sophisticated restaurant has by far one of the best views of the iconic Shanghai skyline. M on the Bund’s rooftop terrace is the perfect place to have afternoon tea with some friends or a romantic dinner for two. Make a reservation ahead of time because this place can get busy during those beautiful, blue-sky days.  Check the website to get the most recently updated version of their brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and wine menus.

Add: Seventh Floor, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district
地址：黄浦区广东路20号外滩五号7楼,近中山东一路
Website: http://www.m-restaurantgroup.com/mbund/
Opening Hours: Dinner: Daily, 18:00-22:30; Brunch/lunch/afternoon tea: Mon-Fri, 11:30-14.30 and Sat-Sun, 11:30-17:00
Tel: 6350 9988
Price: 78-429RMB

2. Fat Cow
Looking for a more casual dining experience? Check the American-style burger place called Fat Cow on the pedestrian street called Laowai Jie. If you’re a burger fan, then you’re going to love this place. Whether you want a chicken burger, a veggie burger or any of their other massive burgers, Fat Cow is the place for you. They offer a variety of gourmet burgers and chips as well as non-burger food options such as salads, fried chicken and steak. They also have some of the best milk shakes in town. There is plenty of outdoor seating and it’s shared with the neighbouring restaurants. Fat Cow also offers great happy deals!

Add: Bldg 7, Hongmei Entertainment Street, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, near Yanan Lu, Minhang district
地址：闵行区虹梅路3338弄老外街7号, 近华光路
Website: http://www.fatcowshanghai.com/
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur, 10:00-22:00; Fri-Sat, 10:00-23:00
Tel: 021 3422 1700
Price: 20-100RMB

3. Kartel
Only a 5-minute drive from Jing’an Temple, this wine bar has a rooftop terrace with a one-of-a-kind 360-degree panoramic view. Spend the weekend at Kartel with fellow epicureans, savouring over uniquely paired food and wine. Kartel offers some good weekly deals such as happy hour, free flow wine and set menus for 288, and much more. Make sure to check out the Kartel website for more information on weekly deals.

Add: Fifth Floor, 1 Xiangyang lu, near Julu Lu, Jingan district
地址：静安区襄阳北路1号5楼, 近巨鹿路
Website: http://www.kartel.com.cn/
Opening Hours: Daily, 18:00-2:00
Tel: 5404 2899
Price: 100-500RMB

4. Kommune
This restaurant offers an outdoor escape—that you never knew existed—in the crowded alleys of Tianzifang. Kommune’s bohemian-style courtyard is located in the centre of Tianzifang. Their food menu is filled with various delectable breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes; make sure to try the salmon bagel with poached eggs or the homemade lasagne. They’re both filling and worth every bite! They also offer a good selection of beverages: coffee, tea and cocktails. Make sure to try their Long Island Ice Teas.

Add: No 7, Lane 210, Taikang Lu, near Sinan Lu, Huangpu district
地址：黄浦区泰康路210弄7号, 近思南路
Website: http://www.kommune.me/#!home/cab0
Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00-22.30
Tel: 6466 2416
Price: 30-120RMB

5. Park Tavern
Located across from Xujiahui Park, this renovated house turned restaurant has the perfect outdoor seating for those longing for a break from the busy city life. Park Tavern offers a variety of authentic Irish English dishes. And pints of Guinness and Strongbow are available on tap. And for those interested in watching the last few games of the Euro Cup, or any other football or rugby match, the outdoor area has ample seating and a huge projector screen, and there are also TV screens for watching sports matches indoors.

Add: 840 Hengshan Lu, near Tianping Lu, Xuhui district
地址：徐汇区衡山路840号, 近天平路
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00-23:00
Tel: 5465 9312
Price: 60-180RMB

6. Cotton’s
This historic villa is in located in the Former French Concession. It’s a great place to eat some scrumptious food at a reasonable price. Unwind with a few friends in the gorgeous, spacious patio. Cotton’s offers a variety of dishes, including a wide selection of pizzas and pastas. Make sure to try the signature Cotton Gin; it’s a mixture of gin, brandy, and fruit juices. It’s a refreshing must-have for those perfect summer evenings.

Add: 132 Anting Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu, Xuhui district
地址：徐汇区安亭路132号,近 建国西
Website: http://www.cottons-shanghai.com/
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur, 11:00-4:00; Fri-Sat, 11:00-2:00
Tel: 6433 7995
Price: 20-90RMB

7. Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Located on the 58th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Lujiazui, this upscale restaurant has arguably one of the best views in all of Shanghai. This contemporary restaurant offers an assortment of mouth-watering Asian dishes served tapas-style. This place is popular in the summer, so make a reservation online. The astonishing view will cost you a pretty penny, so consider yourself warned! If you’re willing to spurge order a drink from their extensive cocktail menu or from over 40 different types of vodka. Don’t forget to order some of their delicious sushi and sashimi. Now…relax, eat, drink and soak in the stunning view of Shanghai’s Pudong district.

Add: 58th Floor, Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Century Avenue, near Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong
地址：浦东世纪大道8号58楼, 近陆家嘴环路
Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/shanghai-pudong/dining/flair
Brunch Hours: Mon-Fri, 17:00-2:00; Sat-Sun 14:00-16:00 & 17:00-2:00
Tel: 021 2020 1717
Price: 55-688RMB

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