P F Chang's China Bistro

08/19/06

Nice change of pace by T W. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Okay, IMO, the atmosphere here is very pretentious and poseur, with prices which reflect that mindset.

However, the food is good (for the most part) and I confess to having an affintiy for the specialty martinis (but NOT for the bartender who had the audacity to say I just don't like making that one when I ordered something different and pushed another choice on me.)

I do think we waited a bit longer than necessary for our entrees to be served. With that many staff on duty they should be able to deliver in a more timely fashion.

If it wasn't for the bar tender's bad attitude and the wait time, Id have rated this world class.

PROS: menu selection, taste, portion size

CONS: price, staff w/ bad attitude

01/21/09

Not a bad lunch spot.

by Sophoclease at Citysearch

Ok. I know! It's a chain... but I kinda like the lunch crowd here. It's a little busy. The food is respectable. I've eaten here for years (since it opened in fact) and this location has great consistency of food with reasonable service. The slightly snobbish atmosphere doesn't turn me off one bit. I think it is aspiring to attain something resembling class in a mass market make em pay kinda' way.

Of the many dishes I have eaten at this location I keep going back to three dishes when I am dining with a person who has not eaten at PFC's before. To start, there is the Hot and Sour soup. Not the best, but right up there with acceptable culinary traditions like grilled cheese and apple pie. It just makes you feel good. The main courses I suggest to first timers are either the shrimp in lobster sauce if you are in the seafood mode (nice reduction with a hint of black bean) or the tried and true Mongolian Beef served piping hot with fresh scallions (hard to mess that one up) if you are looking for that slightly heavier fare.

Well... I give this four stars for recommended based on consistency and acceptable service over the years. Good for the business luncheon or people watching.

• Pros: Predictable fare with respectable service.
• Cons: Slightly over priced.

This gussied-up chain bustles with singles and families craving Chinese food favorites.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Towering twin stallions and carved wood screens add majesty and mystery to this stylish restaurant, where well-dressed patrons sip martinis at the bar and families with children feast around large tables or in spacious booths. The menu gives Chinese classics a contemporary tweak; dishes are artfully presented, with many sauces made tableside by servers. Signature plates include diced chicken wrapped in cool lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wok-fried scallops with lemon sauce.