Top 10 American Restaurants in Shanghai

Besides thousands of Chinese restaurants, there are also a large number of foreign restaurants in Shanghai. Delicacies from many countries can be found in the city. American food is one of the most favorable. You can find many American-style restaurants, cafes and delis. They serve authentic steaks, sandwiches, salads and hamburgers in very big portions. English menus and services are usually available in these restaurants. Hereunder the top 10 American restaurants in Shanghai.
 

Chinese name: 新元素 (xīn yuán sù)
As one of the American chain restaurants in Shanghai, Element Fresh has a spacious and comfortable dining room and some outdoor tables. It serves authentic and fresh American food such as sandwiches, salads and noodles as well as some Asian dishes. This restaurant also offers food delivery service. It has a number of branches in Shanghai and the following are just some for your reference.
Average cost per person: CNY150
 K11 Art Mall Branch
Location: Store no. 402, 4F, K11 Art Mall, No. 300, Middle Huaihai Road, Luwan District (near South Huangpi Road)
 Garden Commercial Plaza Branch
Location: inside Garden Commercial Plaza, No. 2088, West Yan’an Road, Changning District
 South Xizang Road Branch
Location: 6F, Silver Court, No. 98, Shouning Road, Huangpu District
 Huaihai Road Branch
Location: 4-5F, K. Wah Center, No. 1028, Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District (near South Xiangyang Road)
 Grand Gateway 66 Plaza Branch
Location: Store no. 163, 1F, Grand Gateway 66 Plaza, No. 1, Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District
 Super Brand Mall Branch
Location: Store no. 17-18, 1F, Super Brand Mall, No. 168, West Lujiazui Road, Pudong New Area (near Fucheng Road)
 Kerry Parkside Branch
Location: 1F, Kerry Parkside, No. 1378, Huamu Road, Pudong New Area
 West Nanjing Road Branch
Location: Room no. 112, east building of Shanghai Center, No. 1376, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District
 Jing’an Kerry Center Branch
Location: N1-12, N2-11, Kerry Center, No. 1515, West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District
 

Chinese name: 猫头鹰美式餐吧 (māo tóu yīng měi shì cān bā)
This restaurant has American-style fast food & chains. Potato chips, sandwiches, chicken wings and chicken hoecakes are all available. The waitresses, with high proficiency in English, will help you a lot and they sometimes present hot dances. 10% service fee is needed if dining here.
Average cost per person: CNY150
 Super Brand Mall Branch
Location: Store no. 19, 1F, Super Brand Mall, No. 168, West Lujiazui Road, Pudong New Area
 Huaihai Road Branch
Location: No. 1498, Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District (near Middle Urumqi Road)
 

Chinese name: 凯博西餐酒吧 (kǎi bó xī cān jiǔ bā)
Unlike other noisy eateries, KABB is a quiet restaurant & bar for diners to relax. This bar is on the list of Top 10 American Restaurants in Shanghai. American food and drinks are offered, including steaks, sandwiches, salads, chocolate cheese cakes, banana milk shakes and mellow wine. Delicious brunch offered on weekends is highly recommended.
Average cost per person: CNY200
 Xintiandi Branch
Location: House no. 5, North Block of Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Luwan District (near Madang Road)
 International Commerce Center Branch
Location: Store LG1-142, International Commerce Center IAPM Building, No. 999, Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District
 Jing’an Kerry Center Branch
Location: Store no. S1-04, Kerry Center, No. 1515, West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District
 

Chinese name: 加州扒房 (jiā zhōu pá fáng)
California Grill, located on the 40th floor of JW Marriott Hotel, boasts a great bird's-eye view of the surroundings. American steak and lobster soup are recommended. A special dessert named Cuban Cigar is also worth trying. It is made of caramel pudding, ice cream and cigar-shaped chocolate sticks. Buffet set is the best part of this restaurant, for which 15% service fee is required.
Average cost per person: CNY400
Location: 40F, JW Marriott Shanghai Tomorrow Square, No. 399, West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District (near North Huangpi Road)
 

Chinese name: 蓝蛙 (lán wā)
As one of the top 10 American restaurants in Shanghai, Blue Frog serves tasty western dishes in generous portions. You will have a wide selection of food and drinks here. The lights of this restaurant are adjusted to different colors for different dining atmospheres between daytime and night.
Average cost per person: CNY150
 Daning Branch
Location: Room no. 102A - 103A, Tower 6, Life Hub @ Daning, No, 1918, Gonghe New Road, Zhabei District (near Daning Road)
 Novel Place Branch
Location: B1 Floor, Novel Place, No. 131, Tianyaoqiao Road, Xuhui District
 Kerry Parkside Branch
Location: Store no. L131, B1 Floor, Kerry Parkside, No. 1378, Huamu Road, Pudong New Area
 Hongmei Branch
Location: No. 30, Hongmei Leisure Street, No. 338, Hongmei Road, Minhang District
 Jinqiao Branch
Location: 1F, Green Sports & Leisure Center, No. 633, Biyun Road, Pudong New Area
 SWFC Branch
Location: Room no. B109, B1 Floor, SWFC, No. 100, Century Avenue, Pudong New Area (Near Dongtai Road)
 Fucheng Road Branch
Location: No. 14, Fucheng Road, Pudong New Area
 

Madison offers great American food, becoming one of the top 10 American restaurants in Shanghai. An amazing brunch is served on weekends to attract many diners.
Average cost per person: CNY150
 Donghu Road Branch
Location: No. 38, Donghu Road
 Tianshan Road Branch
Location: 2F, City Shop Department Store, No. 341, Tianshan Road
 

Chinese name: 拉亚汉堡 (lā yǎ hàn bǎo)
All kinds of American burgers are served in this restaurant. Beef burger with hash browns and BBQ beef burger are very popular. You are also recommended to take the Thai sweet & chili chicken wings.
Average cost per person: CNY100
 Jinhongqiao Branch
Location: 1F, Jinhongqiao International Center, No. 179, Maotai Road
 Shangcheng Road Branch
Location: No. 889, Shangcheng Road, Pudong New Area
 

Chinese name: 芝乐坊餐厅 (zhī lè fǎng cān tīng)
Average cost per person: CNY200
Location: No. 720, Lane 225, West Shendi Road
 

This restaurant offers American fast food in Shanghai.
Average cost per person: CNY200
 Dongping Road Branch
Location: No. 6, Dongping Road
 Xintiandi Branch
Location: 1F, No. 22, Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road
 Hongqiao Tiandi Branch
Location: B1, Building E, Hongqiao Xintiandi, No. 17, Suhong Road
 Gaodaowu Branch
Location: 4F, Gaodaowu, No. 1438, Hongqiao Road
 

Chinese name: 小岛鱼薯 (xiǎo dǎo yú shǔ)
Average cost per person: CNY150
 Wujiaochang Wanda Plaza Branch
Location: 1F, Wanda Plaza, Wujiaochang, No. 600, Handan Road
 Middle Huaihai Road Branch
Location: H1, No. 1, Middle Huaihai Road
 Laifushi Square Branch
Location: 1F, East Zone, Laifushi Square, intersection of Changning Road and Kaixuan Road

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