Tags:American
Inspired by the stereotypical American diner, this quaint pancake joint exudes a family atmosphere with only ten tables and comfortable banquette seating. They have a decent selection of coffee drinks. Try the smoked beef and tuna sandwich for lunch and their big, fluffy pancakes all day long. Breakfast served until 3pm. . American | Mr. Pancake HouseAugust 2010Shanghai’s not a very good American breakfast town so we were excited to see Mr. Pancake House. It’s a little uneven right now, but in ...
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Is Southern food going to be the new Mexican? We have a feeling it just could be. This restaurant has beefed up its nightly dinner menu to include their delicious barbecue instead of just sandwiches. The grilled wings, comforting gumbo, juicy burgers and luscious mudslides will keep us coming back. . New Eats | Lust for BarbecueAn elegant Southern house has sprung up in Shanghai and, of course, we’re bound to notice. While other friends admired the antique style lamps and wrought iron décor on ...
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Run by former MAYA chef Brad Turley and named after the Golden Gate bridge, this small eatery features a great patio and Pacific Rim fare. Think light, American West Coast offerings with Japanese and Thai influences. It's the type of chef-run eatery that's actually got the name chef in the kitchen at all times. . American | GogaAugust 2010Goga is a tiny, polished niche of a place that seats about 20 on tree-lined Yueyang Lu. Half the dining room is dominated by an open kitchen where Brad Turle ...
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This cozy burger joint is little rough around the edges, but it has a lot going for it: quality ingredients, good service, a cozy decor, a 4am closing time and the backing of a big name. The drinks are below par and the burger quality inconsistent, but hopefully that's just the usual growing pain signs. . New Eats | "B" BurgerWhen Eduardo Vargas opened up his zillionth restaurant, this one on the ever-popular Fumin Lu and Changle Lu intersection, we headed straight down to give it a shot. The ...
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A spacious former warehouse turned venue, Mesa's Continental menu has suffered from an inconsistent kitchen. Still, it remains a firm expat favorite, though it's probably more for its excellent second-floor terrace and lounge and the well-done cocktails served in both. Sunday afternoons and the weekday 4-8pm happy hour are prime times.
The original Minhang brewhouse offers good American pub grub, bar games and at least three of their micro-brews on tap at all times. A location near the international schools and racquet clubs loved by Shanghai's expat community and kid-friendly dishes makes this an excellent spot for families.
This American-themed restaurant with a tie-dye clad wait staff and jam band music has killer Cincinnati-style chili, a variety of hot dogs and sandwiches and a few solid Mexican offerings. Smoothies and milkshakes round out the eclectic menu which is sure to satisfy the most ravenous of appetites.