After an event downtown, my homegirl and I wanted a nice chill place to grab a cocktail and maybe a little something to snack on. After checking out a bunch of places in the Wharf area, I decided that Philippe Chow would be a good spot. We sat at the bar and unfortunately weren't greeted right away as there was only 1 bartender and the bar manager working. However, the rest of the service for the evening was great. I ordered the We Are Gathered drink and shrimp spring rolls. Both were super delicious. My friend ordered the crispy duck rolls (which were amazing) and the salt and pepper eggplant (which came with a spicy Marinera sauce). Everything was excellent. Definitely check this place out if you want some upscale Asian cuisine read more

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More like 3 and 1/2 Stars. Came here to do birthday dinner with mi Amiga Here's what we got Lychee martini: excellent, not very sweet but quite tasty Scallion pancake: more like a flatbread pizza. Very sweet. I didn't love it because it's not like a real scallion pancake. My Friend who's never had a before. Thought it was Fried rice with pork: just ok nothing amazing Spicy prawn: very sweet, I didn't like it Calamari: over breaded, just ok Orange chicken: too sweet, I hated it Dessert: beignets were great Interestingly Even though we told them when we were making the reservation that we were both celebrating our birthdays, they didn't offer us anything complimentary. Kind of bizarre for an upscale restaurant but whatever Parking is that your own risk on the street or in the paid garage. I chose to park in the street and took my chances Service is fine. No major issues aside from the lack of birthday pizzazz The price is quite high. Each of us ended up spending over $120, including the gratuity, which is an automatic 20% Overall I'm glad I tried it but I'm not in a great rush to try this place again. read more

Philippe Chow - Lychee martini - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First, great location on the Wharf. Music was so loud you could not hear anyone talk unless you are right in front of them. Long wait to get drinks and extra long for the food. No hot water for tea, dumplings came out like rubber, king pao chicken tasted like a frozen dinner style, the most flavorless lettuce wraps I've ever had and drinks were flat. Terrible experience and will not return. Nothing worked on this visit. read more

Booked a 4 person Sunday evening reservation here for my Mom's birthday and figured the place looked nice. Getting in wasn't too bad. There was room to drop my family off in front and a garage is located across from the restaurant. We got seated quickly next to the window and it wasn't too busy when we first got in but slowly got packed as dinner progressed. I misunderstood the menu at first and was expecting to do one of the tasting menus but we were only offered the Restaurant Week and A La Carte menus so we just ordered a bunch of different dishes. To drink we ordered a Paradise Bay, Lychee Martini, and a Tsingtao. Drinks were pretty good and they came out with our first dishes. For food, we ordered 2 Hot and Sour Soups, Salt and Pepper Calamari, Bok Choy, Shanghai Noodles, Dumpling Sampler, Truffle Pork Soup Dumplings, Wagyu Fried Rice, Crispy Beef, Peking Duck, and the Chilean Sea Bass. The best thing was definitely the Peking Duck. Carved and prepared well but I'm a little surprised the whole Duck wasn't carved and took a little convincing to get the rest of the Duck packed up. Both the sampler and the truffle dumplings were good. The Sea Bass, Wagyu Fried Rice, Bok Choy, and the Shanghai Noodles were decent, not super flavorful. The Calamari was almost flavorless unfortunately, no heat or really even any salt and pepper. Soup was ok, nothing special really. Service kind of varied throughout the meal. Our servers were attentive at first but towards the end it was hard to get their attention for the check and that issue with the duck. It felt like a special occasion type place but it kind of fell flat for us. I'd say it's 2.5 stars but I'll round up to 3. read more

Philippe Chow - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Philippe Chow - The Perfect Girls' Day Finish My cousin and I came here after our facials at Silver Mirror, and honestly, it felt like the perfect "any woman's dream day" -- a little pampering, a little indulgence, and a lot of great food. From the moment we sat down, the service and atmosphere made us feel like we were in for something special -- chic, elegant, but still fun and relaxed. First Course (served for the table): Everything came out family-style, and each dish hit a different note. The chicken satay was juicy and flavorful, the duck spring rolls perfectly crisp, and the steamed edamame was the ideal light touch between bites. But the real standout? The lobster wonton chips -- chilled lobster with avocado and tangy mayo over crunchy wontons. It's rich, fresh, and honestly could've been a meal on its own. Second Course: We loved the chicken lettuce wraps and truffle chicken potstickers -- both packed with flavor. The vegetable lo mein rounded it out nicely, great for sharing and just comforting enough without being heavy. For my entrée, I had the filet mignon with green beans in a spicy brown garlic sauce -- so tender and full of flavor. My cousin went for the sweet and sour chicken, and we kept trading bites because both were that good. And then -- dessert. The red velvet cake and Moët macaroons were as delicious as they were pretty. The perfect sweet ending to an already luxurious day. All in all, Philippe Chow is one of those restaurants that feels like a celebration, whether it's a girls' day, date night, or special occasion. The service was on point, the vibe was elevated but welcoming, and every dish felt crafted with care. Can't wait to come back -- maybe after our next facial read more

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It just felt sexy to be there! Although they have a dress code. We called ahead to find out if it was OK if we came in workout gear. They graciously allowed us, and others were dressed casually as well. I'm not sure if it was because they were relaxed around the snowstorm or if this is in general. I could completely see the reason why you would dress up here, the decor and views are great! The food was good. I didn't love my dish, I had the Kung Pow chicken. I did enjoy the lettuce wraps although the texture of the meat could've been... More textured? I also enjoyed the fried shrimp dish! Overall, it's a great experience that I will repeat and look forward to reporting back after I try more dishes. read more

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Made a reservation for a large group (10+) people for a family member's birthday. We opted for the tasting menu (golden tasting experience) and the food was AMAZING! My personal favorites were the filet mignon, the Chilean sea bass, and the crispy duck. Desserts were also AMAZING! Personally loved the chocolate trilogy cake the most, but others at the table were partial to peanut butter explosion. Excellent service and amazing food! read more

out of 5 Food was pretty underwhelming overall and definitely not worth the price. Our first server, Mina, was inattentive and dismissive, which set a bad tone for the night. The saving grace was the Peking duck -- absolutely delicious -- but everything else fell flat. Disappointing experience. read more

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I had an amazing server named Mena!!! From the beginning she was super nice and continuously checking up on me to make sure everything was going good. She definitely made me feel extra special for my birthday and I'm looking forward to coming back!! The food was DELICIOUS especially the crispy duck. 10/10 experience read more

Philippe Chow - Shrimp Fried Rice, Crispy Duck - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ambience is very interesting. This restaurant has an upscale feel, but the music was more like a sports bar. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it was not good. There was no seasoning at all. I was very disappointed at it, but split it with others who didn't mind, so I let them finish. The pineapple fried rice with shrimp was good. Still, very light of the seasoning, but naturally flavorful. The waitress was nice, but didn't check on us that much. read more

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This was my second time visiting Philippe Chow and it was an amazing experience. We visited for Christmas Day and definitely do not regret our decision. This is an upscale Chinese restaurant and it lives up to the expectation. We were sat very quickly as we had a prior reservation so I definitely recommend doing this before hand. Our server was very friendly and gave us many recommendations based on our preferences. He recommended doing the pecking duck as this is the experience the restaurant is known for and I came back to retry some of my favorites. I ordered a Lychee Martini and thought it was okay, however nothing remarkable. We tried many appetizers including the walnut prawns, the dumplings and the spare ribs. Out of these three, I would reorder everything but the dumplings. We were told by our server these were very very good, however we found them a bit oily and mildly flavorless. The spare ribs were delicious and meaty and the prawns were sweet, nutty and savory all at once. It was Christmas so, of course, we opted to try their pecking duck experience ($99~). The duck itself was delicious and the experience was delightful. I wish we would have said yes to taking the rest of the duck home as I could tell there was so much more protein left in the carcass, so don't make my mistake! We also ordered the Beijing chicken and it was delicious, think of General Tso's and Sesame sauce mixed in one. Super sweet, crunchy and yummy. Overall a good experience, unfortunately did not have room for dessert as per usual but their dessert menu looked good. As I mentioned this was my second time at this restaurant and I will definitely be returning and recommending it to friends and family. Get ready to splurge and treat yourself. read more

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I honestly do not get the hype. I've visited the location in Manhattan a few times -- just ok. The DC location wasn't any different. My daughter wanted to visit so mom made it happen! On a Monday evening, it wasn't too busy. The decor was nice -- reminded me of a modern steakhouse. Food - I opted for the Hot and Sour Soup, and Special Prawns with a side of broccoli. I love soup and thought the Hot and Sour Soup sounded savory. But, the consistency was to my dismay. The flavor was there, but for soup, it was too thick for my liking. It almost felt like I was drinking Mumbo Sauce (DC folks know what I am referencing). If Mumbo Sauce for soup is not your thing, definitely skip because I surely sent it back to the kitchen. The Special Prawns were good -- nice balance between sweet and salty....White rice accompanied by broccoli was a nice touch. My daughter calls herself a pork soup dumpling connoisseur. She had their Truffle Pork Soup Dumpling, and from her perspective, she said the soup dumpling was tasty, but the truffle taste wasn't there. Again, the food -- to me -- is just ok. Definitely not rushing back unless it's under my daughter's orders. Cheers! read more

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I recently celebrated my birthday at Philippe Chow and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The ambiance was perfect; the music provided a great background without being too loud, and the staff's attention to detail was exceptional. We ordered the highly-recommended Peking Duck, and when the smaller table we were seated at became crowded, our waiter quickly and thoughtfully pulled the adjacent table over, giving us plenty of space to enjoy the dish--a gesture that truly enhanced our evening. The food, including the duck, was great, and the portions were satisfying. We were too full to order dessert, but our incredibly kind server still brought us a delicious sweet treat on the house to celebrate the occasion. Philippe Chow provided fantastic food and service, making it a memorable night! read more

I celebrated my boyfriend's birthday with his parents at Philippe Chow, an upscale, modern, and romantic restaurant. Customer service was outstanding, and our server Victor impressed us with his expertise, honesty, excellent recommendations, and attentiveness. On Sundays, the jazz band enhances the atmosphere and creates the perfect environment for enjoying conversation and laughter. We chose the Tasting Menu ($95 per person, family style, minimum four people), expecting small portions, but were pleasantly surprised by the generous servings. Make sure you're hungry before choosing the Tasting Menu, as every item listed for each course is included. We had a fantastic time and left satisfied after our four-course meal. Overall, I will return to Philippe Chow. First Course Assorted Steamed Dumplings-Very Good Chicken Lettuce Wraps- Good Chicken Satay-OK Vegetable Spring Rolls-Very Good Honey Glazed Spare Ribs- Excellent Second Course Beijing Chicken-Good Chilean Sea Bass-Very Good Filet Mignon and Green Beans-Excellent Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns-Very Good Third Course Crispy Duck-Good Sides Vegetable Fried Rice-Good Sautéed Broccoli-Excellent Vegetable Lo Mein-Very Good Fourth Course Chocolate Trilogy Cake-Very Good Peanut Butter Explosion-OK. Chocolate cake was dry Red Velvet Cake-Excellent Sorbet-Excellent read more

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Had a great experience at Philippe Chow at The Wharf this past Friday. We did the Moët & Satay experience and everything was well done, but the service really stood out. Victor and Anderson were amazing...super attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick to fix a dish that needed to be sent back (it came out much better the second time). The standout moment for me: I mentioned to Victor, at the start that they have one of my favorite desserts from a previous visit, and when it was time for dessert, it came out without me even asking. That level of attention to detail was impressive. Shoutout to Anderson as well--definitely deserving of recognition. I'll be back! read more

This location was even better than the New York locations. Our waiter, I think his name was Juan, was absolutely amazing. We had the best service ever, everyone working here was incredibly friendly. The food was amazing. We ordered the chicken satays, fried rice, crispy spring rolls, the Peking duck, the sesame chicken and the crispy beef. Every single item we ordered was a 10 out of 10. We also had the baked Alaska with cotton candy for dessert that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. We had an inside table, but we had a great view of the wharf. It was right at sunset which added more to our wonderful experience here. The service again was top-notch. When in DC, we will definitely be back. read more

Had a dinner reservation for 5pm on NYE. We were early and showed up at 4:40 only to realize they do not open until 5. When we walked in, one of the staff still gave us a warm welcome and offered us to wait inside at the bar until 5. We were seated at a nice table, the ambiance was very romantic and comfi. Our servers Andre and Anderson were fantastic and made our experience perfect! The food was great, too. We ordered the walnut shrimp and ribs for appetizers, and the crispy duck and filet mignon and green beans for our main course. Everything was so tasty - if I had to pick my faforite dish, I would have to say the shrimp. But everything was very tasty! Thank you to everybody for a perfect evening - the ambiance, service and food were perfect. You don't get that lucky often anymore these days, especially in the more touristy areas like the Wharf! We will be back for the life jazz on Sunday read more

Great food! Great service! Andy was our server for the night and was the BEST. Very nice to us. 100% Deserves a raise!!!

Presentation was amazing. Delicious food and cocktails. Atmosphere was wonderful! Sat inside by the window the first time and outside the second time. Both times our servers were attentive and did a fabulous job! Can't wait to go again soon! read more

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Went to Philippe Chow in Washington, D.C. for another birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience! It was my first time trying Beijing-style fine dining, and it did not disappoint. The food was great--the seafood was fresh and flavorful, and everything I tried (and snapped photos of) was delightful. The chicken was a bit questionable, but overall, everything else made up for it. Highly recommended! read more

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Food was so underwhelming. The menu was extremely limited . Menu is 2 pages long. Asked for the house mignon medium well and it came out VERYYY rare. Gave up on the food ordered a drink. The drinks were nasty , I got the passion fruit martini & it was just way too tart . half way thru my visit the music went from jazz to rap music which thru me off tho I love rap I wasn't there for that type of vibe . the server was nice but was busy so she never got me a refill on ANY drinks. I was 1 and done with drinks so I was thirsty the whole time . I just needed water ! The table next to us was drunk and super loud. As were other tables ! I'm glad at least someone had a good time. It's a nice looking restaurant for pics but I won't be back . read more

Philippe Chow - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This has been on my must-go list since they opened! Finally we agreed to go on one of our monthly dinners! We reserved a few weeks in advance for a 4:15 dinner on a Saturday. This place is beautiful!!! Definitely a place to go to for the ambiance! A great date night spot! Set with the Wharf as your backdrop! We were promptly seated after everyone arrived and Dennis was our server! Just meeting him we knew we were in good hands. He took care of us from start to finish and made sure every single item we ordered arrived when it should and tasted amazing. His recommendations were all on point! We tried white pearl sangria and the sidecar for drinks. So delicious! Apps: Hot and sour soup, calamari - everything well prepared and flavorful Mains: Chicken fried rice, shrimp fried rice, salt and pepper prawns, beef satay, mixed veggies, and Shanghai noodles. - There wasn't anything we tried that left us wanting something else instead! What a feast. Not a single dish was greasy or salty. Go see the photos for yourself! The staff: well dressed! Every single person we encountered dressed to impress. Kind and friendly. We Had a chance to meet the chef who created the Shanghai Noodle dish. Go for the ambiance, go for the food, go for the 5 star service. Grab an Uber or Lyft and get service to the door. We definitely did! read more

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We dined in tonight for a birthday dinner. The staff was so attentive they almost annoyed me lol THEY DIDN'T MISS A BEAT! Now when we got in there it was 10 minutes before happy hour was over so we ordered our drinks asap.$9 btw. The white pearl sangria was delicious. I personally ordered the nine seasons prawns and lo mein. But I tried the shrimp eggrolls, shrimp dumplings and salt and pepper lobster. Everything was amazing the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the lo mein. I wish I knew the prawns came with rice because I wouldn't have bothered with the lo mein. Once I added the chili sauce and soy sauce the lo mein actually tasted a lot better. The service was exceptional, the food was spectacular and the ambiance was sexy! What more can a girl ask for! We were a party of 8 so a 20% gratuity was added. 5 adults and 3 children the bill was $911. Outrageous lol but honestly I'd do it again. read more

Philippe Chow - Beijing Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I only gave them one star because I had to. I've been to a few restaurants at the Wharf and had average meals. HOWEVER, this is by far the WORST!! Members of my family and friends were in town for a conference. On the last day of the conference, we went to Philippe Chow at the Wharf. The food was AWFUL! They must have seen us coming. First the food was served cold and some was TOOOOO SALTY. I ordered Shrimp with peanut sauce...I got cold shrimp with melted PEANUT BUTTER! Next was Fried Rice with Lobster. Then came cold rice that was boiled not fried. Everything went downhill from there. I have had MUCH better Chinese food from my local carry out. NEVER EVER WILL I REVISIT NOR RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TO ANYONE. Order takeout from your neighborhood carry out. It will be cheaper AND taste MUCH BETTER! SAVE YOUR MONEY, GAS AND PARKING FEES. read more

So overpriced for what it is, but still a great experience. The service can be slow at times, but the servers are experienced and attentive. When my party spilled sauce on the tablecloth, they immediately placed a napkin on top to cover the stain--very thoughtful. The food is all great; I love the veggie lettuce cups, shrimp skewers, veggie dumplings, and spring rolls, though everything is good. Be sure to check out the happy hour! read more

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Service is absolutely terrible. For no reason. The hostesses and staff are more interested in communicating amongst each other instead of communicating with customers. I've been here twice, and both times, I was not even acknowledged by the hostess. There was no shortage of 3 people at the host stand, and none of them were interested in paying customers. The drinks were super sweet and weak. I didn't like the Lychee Martini at all, and wasn't expecting it to be creamy. The sangria is also super sweet as well and only contains a small amount of wine (the rest is liquer and soda water). The Lemon Drop martini tasted like straight lemon juice. For food, I got the Sweet and Sour chicken, at the recommendation of the server. It was unnecessarily sweet, and the chicken was mostly breading. I didn't even finish it. I feel like the vibe here is that they want to be high-end, but the staff, clientele, and overall product (food, drink, service) don't align with that. read more

Philippe Chow - Lemon Drop - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The service was exceptional and the food was perfect. Camilo was our waiter and he made tonight special. Philippe Chow continues to be on our list of the Best in DC! read more

My family and I came here for dinner. It's located at the wharf, there's a couple parking garages but it's usually packed and pricey. Some of my family parked outside the wharf. We made a reservation and was sat at a booth. Their White Pearl Sangria was a good cocktail. My cousin got the Midnight Mojito. It was very tart so we didn't care for it as much. We all got the 14 course tasting menu at $95 per person. The starters came put first. The vegrtable spring rolls were crunchy and full of flavor. The Honey Glazed Spare Ribs were nice and tender but wish there was more sauce. The outside had great flavor but not too much flavor otherwise. The dumplings were alright, it was 3 different types of dumplings - vegetable, Shrimp and chicken. The chicken lettuce wraps were alright as well, it was an interesting orange color and the ground chicken seemed a touch overcooked. We didn't care for the chicken satay, it actually seemed kind of cheesy which was weird. My cousin described it as a weird mac and cheese flavoring. For the main courses, the Fried rice and noodles seemed a little lacking in flavor. The rice had more flavor than the lo mein but there was a lot of green peppers which is a little different than typical lo mein. The crispy duck was great flavoring but dry. We really enjoyed the Filet Mignon and Green Beans, probably our favorite dish of the evening. The Beijing chicken was good but also slightly overcooked. We did also enjoy the sea bass. The Nine Season Spicy Prawn seemed problematic as the batter had a bit of a soapy taste and was quite unpleasant. The desserts were all pretty good, we did enjoy the chocolate trilogy cake and the red velvet. Overall, the quality of the food we received was not worth the price of what we paid for. For what should have been elevated chinese food ended up being quite disappointing for us. Service was also sparse and when they would pay attention to the table, it was great but few and far in-between sometimes. They do clear plates and some silverware between each meal sections. Not sure I would recommend coming here. read more

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I really don't like submitting a bad review, but I am hoping that this can serve as a wake-up call to the restaurant, and a warning to others until you start to see more regular positive reviews. From the start, this restaurant week excursion to the beautiful location on DC's Wharf, was destined for disaster. Horrible, and I mean horrible service (it was nearly 20 minutes after being seated before any showed up with water or menus and another 15 for a drink order...and it got worse from there). You would think though that the food would have eased the pain of the slow service. Sadly, no. I would say if you want this level of Chinese inspired food, go to P.F. Changs and have a feast. I would also say that what we were served could probably also be found at Panda Express on a good day. The only good food that was served were the desserts, which I have to presume, were produced elsewhere and brought in. I'm not going to do a blow - by - blow (item by item) review because I don't want to pile on this already negative assessment. But please, please restaurant management either fix these problems or consider another line of work. One final note, don't let my photos of the food fool you, it might look appetizing (not really) but the taste will definitely leave you disappointed. read more

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OUTSTANDING!!!!! We always have a wonderful experience at Philippe Chow and tonight was no exception!!!!great food! Great atmosphere!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SERVICE EVER! Ask for Sebastian!!! read more

The location of this restaurant is great since it's close to the parking garage as well as the street in case you're catching an uber. The food is decent, but not many options available on the menu. I've visited this location a few times before leaving a review and it's been pretty consistent. The service is not great. There's music playing in the background and there's security present depending on the time of day. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very clean, however, for the price of the food and the mandatory 20% gratuity, I would expect the service to be much better. read more

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Another spectacular evening curated by Abbi and his team. I REALLY enjoy Rowa as our server. She was warm and kind and attentive plus takes some AMAZING pics lol. She noticed when I ran out of chili sauce, she noticed when I ran out of lettuce wraps, just on it! Even the staff who help manage the tables are fantastic. I asked one lady if she wouldn't mind helping clean off the table before desert and she was so obliging! It's really all they do. Check your coats. Give you bag hangers so your bags don't sit on the floor. Open the leafs on their table so you have more space. I had called ahead to have a bottle of bubbly waiting on the table for my boyfriends birthday and they even had a hand written card! We did the chicken lettuce wraps, the salt and pepper shrimp, the shrimp fried rice, and the whole duck. The duck is TRULY the star ! (But those shrimp are also addictive!!) OH AND when I ordered the broccoli she made sure to put the sauce on the side which was SO thoughtful! Quite frankly anyone that can make a plain steamed broccoli taste that good also get an A + in my books! They brought him a beautiful desert at the end and it was just a very classy civilized way to spend 3 hours for a leisurely dinner. HEADS UP THE WHOLE DUCK TAKES 1 HOUR TO PREPARE AS IT IS DONE FROM SCRATCH SO ORDER AS SOON AS YOU SIT! My mother has lived in 20 different countries around the world (ie she's been exposed to AOT!) and is very particular and discerning with her taste ... this was her second time there and she's said it's now one of her favorite places in dc to dine due to the level of service but also the class. She bemoans the lack of table clothes and ambiance and again the old world elegance- so she said she finally feels it here ! My boyfriend said it was one of his best birthdays and that we will absolutely be going back (something he rarely says!). Just magic ! read more

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Anthony is the greatest server to ever exist and deserves a 200% raise. He brought out and prepared everything before I even got there, showing just how dedicated he is to knowing his customers. Honestly, if he doesn't get a raise soon, every other restaurant in DC might start competing over him. Food was great too, because Anthony was our server. read more

I truly enjoyed Philippe Chow and will be back. I've been wanting to try this restaurant since it arrived and I wasn't disappointed at all. I went because it was restaurant week but then didn't even order off of the restaurant week menu. The service was amazing. The chef even came out and chatted with us. The ambiance was great and I love that they have outdoor seating, although we didn't sit outside. It was quiet and our waitress was amazing. Definitely check this place out if you get a chance. read more

Camilo is amazing!!!! He is the BEST server at Philippe chow! I have gone here for special occasions for the past year and he has been who I have requested every single time (this is my fourth time). He is the absolute best. We originally agreed to come back because of how great the food and service was. However, everytime we come back the service gets better and better. Thanks Camilo! See you next time! read more

The Wharf location is a real plus--lovely waterfront views and a lively vibe make it an appealing spot for dinner. Service was very good: the staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient. Parking is in The Wharf's underground garage, though getting there by car during rush hour can be tricky due to traffic. The restaurant was quite empty during our visit, and the food, while pricey, didn't quite match the cost. The dishes we tried--Crispy Cauliflower ($18) and Salt and Pepper Eggplant ($17), both fried vegetable options with similar seasonings; Pineapple Fried Rice ($20); Dumpling Sampler ($26); Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns ($44); and Chilean Sea Bass ($42)--were on the greasy and heavy side, reminiscent of older American-style Chinese food from places like New Orleans decades ago. It's not particularly authentic or light/health-focused, and quite different from the more refined Beijing-style dishes we enjoy at Mr. Chow in central Manhattan. On the drinks side, the beer selection was so-so, but the lychee martini was quite good, though a bit too sweet. Overall, 2 out of 5 stars. The setting and service are strong, but the food feels overpriced for what it is. Worth considering if you prioritize the views, but there are likely better options nearby for the cuisine. read more

I had a wonderful experience last night! The restaurant is moody with the lighting and it is the same for their restrooms too. I suppose they could make the bathroom lighting brighter. I made reservations and was seated right on time. I did their pre-fix menu, Möet & Satay. Every single dish was delicious and worth the value. read more

I was underwhelmed by PC DC. Firstly, the dining room was very loud with pop music blaring. We ordered the dumpling sampler, shrimp satay, and the Peking Duck. Dumplings were excellent. Satay was, well, weird. Their peanut sauce is not authentic and has a caramel/buttery sweetness to it that was very heavy. The duck was a disappointment. I know duck is fatty, but this was all fat - had almost no other taste. Service was ok, not outstanding and waiter brought the bill without offering dessert. Maybe we hit an off night, but it didn't seem to be worth the price point. read more

Not the best Chinese food that I've ever had but I'm sure it's great for DC standards. Service is good and the restaurant has a modern vibe. We came on a Saturday night so it was busy and food was a little slow to come out. We ordered the walnut shrimp, the shanghai noodles, salt & pepper squid, and the Maine lobster. None of the dishes were memorable. I've had better Chinese food at a lesser price point. It gets busy around the Wharf and rideshare isn't allowed to pick you up in front of the restaurant. read more

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Visited this restaurant on a Sunday at 4pm. We had reservationa but arrived a little early and were seated immediately. The restaurant is clean, well-lit, and plays music at a very tolerable level. Our waiter, Felipe (sp?) was excellent and had some good food recommendations. For dinner we had: -Chicken lettuce wraps - Tasty and I'd order them again. -Kung Pao Chicken - the sauce was good but I did NOT like the texture of the chicken (it's difficult to explain but it was too chewy and, some bites, were fatty). Would not order again. -Spicy Pepper Mignon - Loved this! It had a nice, spicy kick and was served with green beans. -Broccoli - tasted great and cooked perfectly -White rice Overall, we had a great experience and would come here again. read more

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