P F Chang's China Bistro

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.

• Pros: trendy

06/15/08

Great value and many veggie selections

by Tenners00 at Citysearch

I don't eat at the restaurant. It's just too loud in there for me. It's over crowded most of the time too. I love take out though. I can get my faves: Veggie Fried Rice, Chicken w/Black Bean Sauce, Coconut Curry w/ tofu, Chang's Ribs or Tofu Lettuce Wraps (depending on how much meat I want to consume) and the deep fried Green Beans. So, I get 5 different foods in good sized portions, and the food will last 3 days Lunch and Dinner....just me. All for about $45.00. I consider that a good deal for restaurant food that I can eat for that many days in such variety. Of course, I don't do this every week, but I do once a month or so. Love it.

• Pros: Variety of food and cost
• Cons: Don't care for the dining atmosphere or noise level in restaurant

06/10/08

I must be "snakebit", as I've tried this place 3 times and had 3 bad meals!

by getlance at Citysearch

I've eaten at the Southdale PF Chang's a couple of times and while the ambience is very nice and the service is top notch, I had mediocre food both evenings. I even tried the PF Chang's in Las Vegas and had the worst Kung Pao I've ever had. It's only one of 3, or 4 times in my life that I've sent food back as absolutely inedible! Everyone I know that I have talked to about this chain loves the food, the setting and the service - I just must be unlucky at PF Chang's!

• Pros: Great service and ambience
• Cons: I've not had a good meal there yet and have given up!

05/25/08

Best Chinese Food!!!

by psafood at Citysearch

All I have to say is, I have never had a bad experience going to this place, which has been many times. The food is always right, service always friendly, and it's not too pricey. I am a vegetarian and it is finally nice to be able to go to a place that can cater to vegetarians. Thanks PF chang!

• Pros: Everything.
• Cons: Sometimes can be a little loud if you want a quiet place.

11/02/07

The atmosphere is great!

by barbara101 at Citysearch

I have been this restaruant for several times. Generally speaking, it's good restaurant if you compare with all other Chinese restaurants in twin Cities. And you still can not say that the food is too bad if you have been China and had those really delious Chinese food. The only unpleasant experience was that they took too long time to serve you -- asking order, sending food and taking bill... oh and returning your card.

04/23/07

TREAT YOUR TASTE BUDS!!!!!

by twincitiesj at Citysearch

When I walked into PF Chang's my first thought was "I wish I'd made a reservation" and my second thought was "this place is SWAMPED!" I was greeted by 3 well-dressed individuals, a brunette taking names of those with reservations, a blonde young woman running a wait list for tables, and a very chic looking young man who was seating tables as they became available. In the mix of waiters in black-on-black another two of the well-dressed host staff (I'm assuming that it's required to appear in a particular manner) were scrambling to clear dirty tables in the overly packed dining room. When I finally got to sit down I had a wonderful meal with several friends and our server was not only excellent but quirky with glittery lipstick and rhinestones on the frame of her glasses. She provided a genuinely fun and entertaining meal which went perfectly with the fabulous food and fruity blue "Pool Sides" that we gratefully gulped down with the spicy Dhali Chicken, a new and extremely spicy addition to the menu. In all I would say that knowing what kind of a restaurant it is will help in my future decisions to dine there, and despite a few mishaps in the beginning (an hour and a half is a bit of a lengthy wait for a table) it seems like a very efficient, fast-paced "uber-trendy" establishment. Although I wouldn't recommend it for larger group events, I will most definitely be returning as well as telling everyone I know how fabulous it was, and next time I'll be sure to make reservations well in advance. I would HIGHLY recommend that everyone try this place out!!!!

• Pros: Service, Attentiveness, Organization
• Cons: Dim dinner lighting, Crowded Entrance, Slightly Loud

01/19/07

TERRIBLE!

by mennoz01234 at Citysearch

I will NEVER GO BACK! I saw my server scratch his head, wipe his nose, then proceed to touch my food! I also have heard many negative comments about the management and how the restaurant is run. (Obviously, considering I make reservations for 7 and I dont get in until 8!!!!) I will never go back, nor will the people I work with, my family, or my friends.

• Pros: Usually good food
• Cons: lighting, the WAIT(even with reservations) and snotty employement (management)

11/19/06

The corner booths are romantic

by stephhtones at Citysearch

We went for a date night & ended up in a big corner booth. It was fun! The meal was very spicy & the waiter refilled our glasses at least 4 times without us saying anything. They do make a great Mojito too..

• Pros: ambiance
• Cons: none

10/31/06

average

by stevewmurray at Citysearch

good service average food high price etc etc etc etc ..... . . .......... ..... .. .. ........... etc etc etc ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ........

03/28/06

Always a good experience!

by pkaiser at Citysearch

PF Chang's is one of my favorite restaurants in the twin cities area. The food is excellent! My favorite is the Kung Pao Chicken. The Lo Mein is also very good! I have never had any bad food here. They have also started taking reservations and I have never had a problem getting in when I was supposed to. I love going here and recommend it to anyone I can! They have complimentary valet parking, because parking can be so difficult sometimes!

• Pros: Complimentary Valet, Takes reservations, Food is great
• Cons: Parking hard to find