Other than thousands of Chinese restaurants, there are also a large number of foreign restaurants in Shanghai. You can find delicacies from all over the world.

American Cuisine is one of the most favorable among tourists from America or other western countries. There are many American-style restaurants, cafes and delis. They serve authentic steaks, sandwiches, salads and hamburgers in very big portions. In addition to the tasty food, English menus and services are usually available in these restaurants.

Recommended Restaurants of American Cuisine:

Element Fresh
Chinese name: 新元素 (xīn yuán sù)
Specialties: Element Fresh has a capacious and comfortable dining hall as well as some outdoor tables. It serves authentic and fresh American food such as sandwich, salad and noodles. Food delivery is available.
Average cost per person: CNY 80

Huaihai Branch: 4-5F, K. Wah Center, No. 1028, Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District (near South Xiangyang Road)
Operating Hours: 7:00 - 23:00 (to 24:00 on weekends)

Super Brand Mall Branch: 1F, Super Brand Mall, No. 168, West Lujiazui Road, Pudong New Area (near Fucheng Road)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 22:00

West Nanjing Road Branch: Room 112, East Building, Shanghai Shopping Mall, No. 1376, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District
Operating Hours: 7:00 - 23:00

Moon River Diner
Specialties: Moon River offers food of typical American family style. Dishes are served in very big containers. Outdoor seats are available.
Average cost per person: CNY 70 - 100

Pudong Branch: 2F, No. 38, Lane 199, Fangdian Road, Pudong New Area (near Middle Yanggao Road)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 23:00

Yuyao Road Branch: 2F, MUSE, No. 68, Yuyao Road, Jing'an District (near Xikang Road)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 22:00

Hooters
Specialties: Hooters offers American style fast food. Potato chips, sandwiches, chicken wings and chicken hoecakes are recommended. The waitresses having a high proficiency in English will help a lot when English-speaking diners make the orders.
Operating Hours: 10:30 - 24:00 (to 1:00 the next day on weekends)
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 150

Hongqiao Shanghai City Branch: B-1, Hongqiao Shanghai City, No. 100, Zunyi Road, Changning District
Super Brand Mall Branch: 1F, Super Brand Mall, No. 168, West Lujiazui Road, Pudong New Area

KABB
Specialties: The quiet KABB is an exception in Xin Tian Di. Unlike other noisy restaurants, KABB is a restaurant and bar for diners to relax. American food and drink are offered including steak, sandwich, salad, chocolate cheese cake, banana milk shake and various kinds of mellow wine. Brunch offered on the weekends is highly recommended.
Address: House 5, North Block, Xin Tian Di, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Luwan District (near South Huangpi Road)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 1:00 (the next day) on weekdays; 10:00 - 2:00 (the next day) on weekends
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 150

City Diner
Specialties: City Diner serves authentic and delicious American food. Cheese cake is a must try.
Address: 3F, No. 142, Tongren Road, Jing'an District (the intersection with West Nanjing Road)
Operating Hours: 24 hours
Average cost per person: CNY 100

TGI Friday's
Specialties: It is a famous American restaurant serving authentic western fast food. The beefsteak, fried potato strips, and chocolate milk shake are tasty.
Address: No. 4, Hengshan Road, Xuhui District (near Urumqi Road)
Operating Hours: 11:00 - 1:00 (the next day)
Average cost per person: CNY 150 - 200

California Grill
Specialties: This restaurant located on the 40th floor has a beautiful view. The American steak and lobster soup are tasty. A special dessert named Cuban Cigar is worth trying. It is made of caramel pudding, ice cream and cigar-shaped chocolate sticks.
Address: 40F, JW Marriott Hotel, Tomorrow Square, No. 399, West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District (near North Huangpi Road)
Operating Hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 300 - 600

Malone's
Specialties: Malone's is an old American cafe in Shanghai. Its big hamburger is the signature. Besides having delicious food, diners can also play darts, billiards or watch televised sports games in the restaurant.
Address: No. 255, Tongren Road, Jing'an District (near West Nanjing Road)
Operating Hours: 11:00 - 2:00 (the next day)
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 200

Rendezvous Cafe
Specialties: Rendezvous offers American food at very reasonable prices. The western style breakfast, hamburger and steak are recommended.
Address: No. 1486, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District (near Tongren Road)
Operating Hours: 7:30 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 40 - 60

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