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The Phoenix Restaurant


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4.0 of 5 stars 46 ratings
46 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
15
4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#160 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Dim Sum
  • Average price*: $ 28
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Address: 2131 S Archer Ave, Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Phone:  (312) 328-0848
  • Fax:  +1 312 328 0850

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4 of 5 stars
Magiagirl   1 contribution
Michigan
Sep 20, 2009

If visiting Chicago, I would recommend making it a point to plan a stop at the Phoenix Restaurant for Dim Sum. This was my first Dim Sum experience and I loved it! I only wish there were more than 2 of us to try more dishes (we tried 5 different items) before becoming full. You can also walk off your... more

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2 of 5 stars
yww168   8 contributions
Aug 5, 2009

We went there recently on a Friday around noon after we were done with shopping at Chinatown. We were seated at a window table with maybe a quarter of the tables filled. The first thing we noticed was how warm the place was as if the AC was not working properly. We ordered the typical dim sum like shrimp dumpling,... more

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5 of 5 stars
yeoinus   2 contributions
New Jersey, USA
Jun 22, 2009

We stayed in a Chicago suburb for 4 years and in New Jersey for 7 years and have tried dimsum restaurants both in New Jersey and New York. So far, I would still vouch strongly for Phoenix, mainly for its dimsum quality. As for service quality, I have not met with any rudeness yet when we were at Phoenix. However,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Wilmettan   1 contribution
Chicago
Jul 28, 2008

I don't recall being to a Chinese restaurant this bad! The orange chicken, Mongolian beef, and moo shoo had no flavor what so ever. The hot and sour soup had an excess of thickening agent and was also bland. I hadn't been to Phoenix in several years but remember the food being okay. It has really slipped and I have... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 10, 2008

It is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago...Price is reasonable as well. I love it. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 7, 2008

Good traditional dim sum with the rolling carts here. more

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4 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago   148 contributions
Mar 12, 2008

Best dim sum more

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4 of 5 stars
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Feb 8, 2008

Great dim sum place....not so much for other food. A little pricey too. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 29, 2008

Dim sum is pretty good, but not really worth the price when Shui Wah is so close. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 12, 2008

Good Dim Sum. more

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The Phoenix Restaurant Address

2131 S Archer Ave, Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60616
Tel: (312) 328-0848 Fax: +1 312 328 0850
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.