Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Back-to-back Michelin Plates. Book a week out.
A back-to-back Michelin Plate steakhouse (2024 and 2025) at the ¥¥¥ tier in Shanghai, Shaughnessy is a credentialed choice for business dinners, celebrations, or any occasion where a reliable, high-quality steakhouse format is the brief. Booking is easy relative to starred Shanghai venues, and the 4.0 Google rating across 914 reviews points to consistent rather than polarising execution.
Picture the moment a steakhouse earns back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition in a city where the competition for dining attention is relentless. That is where Shaughnessy sits in Shanghai's steakhouse category: a ¥¥¥-tier option that has demonstrated enough consistency to hold Michelin's attention in 2024 and again in 2025. If you are planning a business dinner, a celebration meal, or a date where the standard needs to be high and the format familiar, Shaughnessy is worth your consideration. It is not the most adventurous choice on a Shanghai itinerary, but for a steakhouse occasion it delivers a credentialed, repeatable experience.
Shaughnessy operates in a city with serious steakhouse competition. Shanghai diners have access to a deep bench of options across price tiers, which makes the Michelin Plate — awarded not once but twice consecutively — a meaningful signal rather than a soft nod. The Plate designation indicates a kitchen producing food worth seeking out, falling short of star territory but comfortably above the category average. At the ¥¥¥ price point, you are paying for quality execution and a room that can handle the weight of a special occasion without feeling incongruous.
For the special-occasion diner, the calculus here is direct. A Michelin-recognised steakhouse at the ¥¥¥ tier in Shanghai positions Shaughnessy as a confident mid-to-upper-range choice: more expensive than a casual grill, but not at the ceiling of what Shanghai's dining market can command. That positioning makes it particularly suitable for business meals where you want the setting to signal seriousness without appearing extravagant, or for celebrations where the food quality needs to anchor the experience. The Google rating of 4.0 across 914 reviews suggests broad satisfaction rather than cult-level devotion , a reliable rather than polarising room.
On the question of takeout and delivery: a Michelin Plate steakhouse at ¥¥¥ is not a format that translates well off-premise. The entire point of a high-quality steakhouse is the freshness of the cut, the heat of the plate, and the atmosphere that contextualises the price. Steak delivered to a hotel room or apartment loses significant ground in texture and temperature within minutes of leaving the kitchen. If your Shanghai schedule genuinely precludes a sit-down visit, the category does not reward a delivery order at this price tier. Save Shaughnessy for the table. For steakhouse peers worth comparing on this point, 1515 West Chophouse and The Meat operate in a similar segment and face the same off-premise limitations. None of these are delivery plays.
Booking Shaughnessy is rated easy. Despite the Michelin recognition, you are not fighting the same table scarcity that a starred venue commands. For a weekend dinner or a specific celebration date, booking a week or two in advance should be sufficient in most circumstances, though for larger groups or peak holiday periods, build in more lead time. The ease of access is itself a practical argument in Shaughnessy's favour over more sought-after venues in the city where last-minute availability is rare.
For context on the broader Shanghai dining scene, our full Shanghai restaurants guide covers the category in depth. If you are building out a full trip, our Shanghai hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are worth consulting alongside this page.
For comparison across the wider region, A Cut in Taipei and Capa in Orlando represent how the high-end steakhouse format plays in other markets , useful reference points if you are calibrating expectations for what ¥¥¥ steakhouse dining delivers internationally. Domestically, if your travel takes you beyond Shanghai, Xin Rong Ji in Beijing and Ru Yuan in Hangzhou are worth noting for fine dining at similar price positioning, even if the cuisines differ. Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing round out the regional picture for credentialed dining across the country.
Also worth knowing: if your Shanghai itinerary has room for a non-steakhouse alternative, 102 House and Fu He Hui represent two very different but equally deliberate dining experiences in the city. Stonesal is another Shanghai option worth checking if your format preferences lean elsewhere. And if your trip extends to Chengdu, there are credentialed options there as well.
Booking is easy relative to Michelin-starred venues in Shanghai. A week's notice is typically sufficient for couples or small groups on weekday evenings. For weekend dinners or group bookings, aim for two weeks minimum. No website or phone number is available in the current database , check current listings or your hotel concierge for up-to-date reservation contact details.
Shaughnessy is priced at ¥¥¥, positioning it as a considered spend rather than a casual drop-in. Plan for a full dinner occasion rather than a quick meal. No hours data is available in the current record, so confirm timing before you go. Given the Michelin Plate recognition and the price tier, the room is likely to suit smart-casual dress at minimum, with business or smart dress appropriate for corporate occasions. No dress code is specified in the available data, so err on the side of neat for a first visit.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in the current data. For a steakhouse at this price tier in Shanghai, counter or bar dining is not always offered as a format. Contact the venue directly to confirm before arriving and expecting a walk-in bar experience.
No dress code is specified, but a Michelin Plate steakhouse at ¥¥¥ in Shanghai warrants at minimum smart-casual. For a business dinner, go business-appropriate. Showing up underdressed at this price point is likely to feel incongruous with the room.
No specific dietary information is available in the current record, and there is no website or phone number listed to check in advance. Steakhouses at this tier generally accommodate common requests, but if you have complex dietary needs, contact the restaurant directly before booking.
No seat count or private dining information is in the current data. For groups of six or more, contact the venue well in advance , two to three weeks minimum. At ¥¥¥, most steakhouses of this standing have arrangements for group bookings, but confirmation is needed before you commit.
A Michelin Plate steakhouse at ¥¥¥ works for solo dining if you are comfortable with the spend. The format is not inherently solo-unfriendly. If you prefer a counter or bar seat for a solo visit, confirm availability in advance. For solo diners watching budget, the ¥¥¥ tier may tip the value equation; Yè Shanghai at ¥¥ is a lighter spend for a solo Shanghai evening.
This is a back-to-back Michelin Plate recipient at the ¥¥¥ tier, which means you can arrive with reasonable confidence in the kitchen's consistency. The format is steakhouse, so expect a protein-led menu with sides. For first-timers, book ahead even if availability is generally easy, arrive with occasion in mind, and treat this as a full-evening commitment rather than a quick dinner stop. For comparison, 1515 West Chophouse is a direct Shanghai peer worth knowing.
Specific menu items and signature dishes are not available in the current data. At a Michelin Plate steakhouse, the safest approach is to ask your server what the kitchen is executing leading on the current menu. Avoid defaulting to the most familiar cut and instead let the team guide you toward whatever is freshest that evening.
Booking difficulty is rated easy. For weekday dinners, a few days to a week ahead should be sufficient. For weekend tables, aim for one to two weeks. For group bookings or major holiday periods, extend that to three weeks or more. The Michelin Plate recognition has not made this venue as scarce as starred competitors, which is one of its practical advantages.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaughnessy | Steakhouse | ¥¥¥ | Easy |
| Fu He Hui | Vegetarian | ¥¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Ming Court | Cantonese | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Royal China Club | Chinese, Cantonese | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Scarpetta | Italian | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Yè Shanghai | Shanghainese | ¥¥ | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in current venue data. Call ahead or check at the door — Michelin Plate-recognised venues at the ¥¥¥ price tier in Shanghai typically prioritise table reservations. If bar dining matters to you, confirm before arriving.
No dress code is specified in venue records, but a ¥¥¥ steakhouse holding two consecutive Michelin Plates in Shanghai's competitive dining scene sets a certain expectation. Business casual is a reasonable baseline — jeans-and-trainers is a risk not worth taking at this price point.
Specific dietary policy isn't documented, which is common for steakhouses operating at this tier. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have serious restrictions — a ¥¥¥ Michelin Plate restaurant in Shanghai will typically accommodate with advance notice, but a steakhouse format does have limits for plant-based diners.
Group capacity details aren't in the current record. For parties of six or more, check the venue's official channels and book at least two weeks in advance — Michelin-recognised restaurants at ¥¥¥ in Shanghai fill private dining early, particularly on weekends.
Solo dining works at steakhouses when counter or bar seating is available, but neither is confirmed here. At ¥¥¥, the spend per head is meaningful for a solo visit. If solo steakhouse dining in Shanghai is your goal, confirm seating options before booking rather than assuming.
Shaughnessy has earned back-to-back Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 — that consistency matters in a city with serious steakhouse competition. Come with a full dinner occasion in mind rather than a quick meal; the ¥¥¥ positioning rewards lingering. Book a week out for weeknight tables, longer for weekends.
Specific menu items aren't available in current venue data. As a Michelin Plate steakhouse at the ¥¥¥ tier, the cut programme is the reason to visit — ask staff for the current best-value or seasonal recommendation when you arrive rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.
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