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    Shanghai Inn

    3.1 (219 reviews)
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    SHANGHAI INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Well, I should of know if the outside is this dirty, the inside is FLITHY!! Vents are clogged with dirt, floors look like they have never seen a broom or wet mop ever. Walls are covered in whatever that splashed there. Food was not impressive. Bland. The servers were just that. We're not vocal in recommendations, maybe they don't speak English. I won't be back!!! The rating says an A, but the Health Department needs to return and re-review this establishment.

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    Sheryl L.

    We loved the service and atmosphere and the A rating on the door. They were very nice and the food was decent quality and presented well. However, I can only give them 3 stars instead of 4 because the food overall lacked flavor and had some unusual tastes and textures for our liking. If you like your food on the bland side this place may be for you.

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    Leigh P.

    I'm not sure why this place has negative reviews? The service was attentive. The food is good (not great) with plenty of options. Lunch special!

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    I had take out it was great fresh and piping hot and delicious I give it a 10 out of 10

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    7 months ago

    Probably the worst Chinese food ever. The smell of the food was very un appealing. No flavor whatsoever

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    Good food, friendly service. A small but good place for chinese, either dine in or take out. Love their soups and shrimp dishes!

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    Ambience and music were lovely however the food is pretty tasteless for a Chinese restaurant. China Wok is much better!

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic food, great ambiance, excellent service. (We were there yesterday, 7/22/25.

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    The Shanghai Inn always delivers a great meal! My favorite "old school" Chinese place in the desert.

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    "Wall of Wines" and people having a great time!

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    Gelson's Rancho Mirage Wine Bar
    Gelson's Rancho Mirage Wine Bar - Wine Bar Menu (as of 12/21/24)

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    2.6 mi
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    Catering service
    Pet friendly

    Wandering down El Paseo before brunch and we stumbled across the Wine and Cheese Shop. So delighted…read morethat we did! They welcomed us in for coffee even though there were not quite open, and took time to show us around their store which is so charming! The coffee was so good and actually very carefully crafted to our liking. Given the attention to detail we received that morning, we will certainly be back for date nights! If you haven't been by and are looking for something unique, I highly recommend you check it out!

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    The Wine And Cheese Shop On El Paseo - Gourmet cheese and meat case.

    Gourmet cheese and meat case.

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    Golden milk with orange dates!

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    2.6 mi
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    The dining room

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    Mussels

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    Booth seating

    Shanghai Inn - chinese - Updated September 2026

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