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Philippe Chow - DC - Philippe Chow - DC, Washington, DC

Philippe Chow - DC

4.2
4.2
827 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
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Philippe Chow - DC

4.2
$31 to $50
Chinese
Southwest Waterfront

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2 people
21:30
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Philippe puts his own spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical. All specialty dishes are served family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to experience a taste in every dish ordered. Our philosophy focuses on bringing people together for an experience that they can share with one another – starting with our signature dishes.


FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE VISIT please select one of our large party dining experiences listed on our OpenTable page OR visit https://www.philippechow.com/location/washington-dc/ -- Be sure to select Group Dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 601-8888
  • Website
    https://www.philippechow.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For nearly 15 years, Philippe has provided exquisite cuisine to some of the most noteworthy events, fundraisers and private affairs throughout Manhattan and beyond. Our catering options are vast and unique.
  • Private party facilities
    Philippe offers the brand’s signature dishes family-style that guests know and love. Options range from light fare all the way to Chef Chow himself carving his signature Peking Duck at your table.
  • Location
    635 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Cross Street
    We are located on Wharf Street SW, right in front of The Wharf Marina.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    There are two metro stations just a few minutes walk away from The Wharf:<br />Waterfront Metro Station is just one block away with access to the Green Line.<br />L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station is about an 8 minute walk away from The Wharf, with access to the Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines. <br />For more Public Transportation options of getting to our waterfront location at The Wharf, please visit: https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/

Menu

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What 827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Philippe Chow - DC offers a sophisticated dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" Chinese cuisine. Guests rave about the "fantastic" Peking duck and the scenic waterfront views. While the ambiance and food are praised, some note inconsistent service and a noisy atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions if you're prepared for bustling energy.

827 Reviews

  1. Jill

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    club music very loud for dinner, which i can't do. could not even talk to my family--too loud! too bad because food is excellent and service nice!

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  2. Ashlyn

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my husband here for his birthday on a Saturday around 5 pm. The atmosphere is classic and cozy. Service overall was fine. I think we had a newer waiter, so I have grace. I didn't enjoy the food. The salt and pepper calamari was bland and underseasoned. I ordered the sweat and sour salmon. It was coated with a sweet crispy layer of something lol but it reminded me of funnel cake. I only ate half of it. I will say their crafted cocktails are good and they gave us two glasses of champagne on the house for my husbands birthday. I would only return for pre-dinner drinks.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for choosing Philippe Chow - DC for your husband's birthday and for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our atmosphere and the service, but sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a great dining experience and your comments will help us improve. We're glad you enjoyed our pre-dinner drinks and cocktails, and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Best, The Management Team

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  3. marinela

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, service, and atmosphere! Great experience 👍
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 22 November 2024
    Hello, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Philippe Chow - DC. Your kind words about our food, service, and atmosphere truly made our day. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and it's heartening to know we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Immaculate

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a dog in the restaurant by my table while I was eating unfortunately I was too nervous to say anything. Other than that everything was really cool I guess. Thanks Phillipe Chow.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 22 November 2024
    Hey, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Philippe Chow - DC. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We apologize for any discomfort caused by the presence of a dog in your area. We understand how this could have affected your dining experience and we sincerely apologize. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to see you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Nicole

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A fun restaurant for a special occasion. Lots of familiar favorites to try as well as some new things!
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 22 November 2024
    Hello Nicole, Thank you for choosing Philippe Chow - DC for your special occasion and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our familiar favorites and found new things to try as well! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we're already looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  6. Shawna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Giovanni was Amazing and made sure our party was well taken care of all night.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 18 November 2024
    Good morning Shawna, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing night at Philippe Chow - DC! It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with top-notch service and that all aspects of your evening went smoothly. We always aim to deliver an exceptional experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening soon. I will share your kind words with Gianni. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. Colin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were not great. Lots of food and the food was good. Seemed a bit overwhelmed with not enough staff?

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  8. Donna

    Baltimore

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal at Philippe Chow. The food was delicious, particularly the salt and pepper cauliflower, the 5-spice prawns, and the crispy duck. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and guided us as we chose a good mix of appetizers and entrees for the four of us to share. We will be back! Much more to explore.

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  9. Stephanie

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was really really disappointed to be honest. I so wanted it to be great because I love Asian food. It wasn't that busy when we were there but our reservation was early since we dined with a teenager and we had gotten into town that day. The service was courteous. But the food left all three of us on the fence. I know we had drinks in there but for more than 400$ I expected to be more wowed. I eat at least once a month or more at higher end places in Montreal with similar or higher price tags so I don't mind the price if I feel it's worth it. And all three of us felt it wasn't. The salt and pepper calamari and the fortune cookie red velvet cake were the only items we truly enjoyed. The won ton soup was ok but a little salty. The steamed dumpling sampler was subpar to my taste. Especially the vegetarian one that looked and tasted like it was filled with frozen spinach. It probably wasn't of course but that's what it felt and tasted like to us. The duck and cilantro dumplings were ok. The wagyu fried rice was ok too, maybe missing a bit of meat. The chicken flat noodle was also just ok and so was the kung pao chicken. So we left with everything being just ok. Keep in mind that this is just one party's opinion and in no ways means that we are right but still wanted to share.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 19 November 2024
    Stephanie, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Philippe Chow - DC. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We're glad that you enjoyed some of our dishes, but we're sorry that others didn't meet your expectations. We strive to have everyone enjoy each dish. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Shena

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great except for the chicken fried rice. They forgot to send with our meal but when we did receive it we thought the chicken was shrimp. It was under cooked and looked white and slimy. The texture was not chicken at all.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on 16 November 2024
    Hey Shena, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience at Philippe Chow - DC. We apologize for the oversight with the chicken fried rice. We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this matter. We hope to serve you again soon and provide a better experience. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Philippe Chow - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 601-8888.

Philippe Chow - DC is rated 4.2 stars by 827 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Philippe Chow - DC restaurant

Philippe Chow - DC

4.2
$31 to $50
Chinese
Southwest Waterfront

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Philippe Chow - DC

635 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on Wharf Street SW, right in front of The Wharf Marina.
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    There are two metro stations just a few minutes walk away from The Wharf:Waterfront Metro Station is just one block away with access to the Green Line.L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station is about an 8 minute walk away from The Wharf, with access to the Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines. For more Public Transportation options of getting to our waterfront location at The Wharf, please visit: https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/
  • Website
    https://www.philippechow.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Phone number
    (202) 601-8888
  • Catering
    For nearly 15 years, Philippe has provided exquisite cuisine to some of the most noteworthy events, fundraisers and private affairs throughout Manhattan and beyond. Our catering options are vast and unique.
  • Private party facilities
    Philippe offers the brand’s signature dishes family-style that guests know and love. Options range from light fare all the way to Chef Chow himself carving his signature Peking Duck at your table.
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