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

Philippe Chow - DC

4.3
4.3
834 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
A photo of Philippe Chow - DC restaurant

Philippe Chow - DC

4.3
$31 to $50
Chinese
Southwest Waterfront

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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/
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

834 Reviews
  1. Albert

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Everything have changed it was my second time. There is hardly waiters taking a section of 10 table. No service and no management, it looks like they are cutting in labor. Not recommended.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Albert, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Philippe Chow - DC. We always aim to deliver a top-notch dining experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We understand how important attentive service and clear management are to the overall dining experience, and we're sorry we fell short. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely address these issues with our team to prevent them from happening again. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Christine

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our business dinner was very good. The food allows to share and it all tasted delicious. The staff was very engaged, helpful and fun.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Christine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your business dinner at Philippe Chow - DC and found our food delicious. It's great to know that our team's efforts to engage and be helpful were appreciated. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Ashley

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve had better Chinese take out. The food wasn’t good. Even the wait staff mentioned to us the food wasn’t that good.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us at Philippe Chow - DC Ashley. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience with our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide delicious food and excellent service to all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  4. Paola

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful establishment. Food was amazing and service was impecable. Can’t wait to go when they open in Miami. Highly recommend their Shanghai noodles.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Paola, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We always aim to provide an exceptional dining experience and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Philippe Chow - DC when Miami opens its doors. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We can't wait to serve you our Shanghai noodles! Best, The Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, and food! Accomadated our late arriving party of 8 with open arms. We were last patrons of the evening and Sebastion our waiter was awesome. Wonderful food and there staff at first arrival to when we left was 5 starts!
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on December 6, 2024
    Hello! We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at Philippe Chow - DC. It's great to know that our team was attentive and helpful and that you enjoyed our food. We always aim to accommodate all our guests, and we're glad we could do that for you. Thank you for choosing us for your late-night party and for taking the time to leave such a glowing review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. CHRISTINA

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was the best part. Some food items were a hit and some were a miss, but it just took entirely too long and the server wasn't that great.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 7 days ago
    Hi CHRISTINA, We appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and found our food to your liking. However, we're sorry to hear that you had to wait longer than expected and your experience with our service was not up to par. We strive to provide efficient service and we're sorry if we fell short. We'll take your feedback into account as we continually work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Philippe Chow - DC Management Team

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  7. Jill

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 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!
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on December 6, 2024
    Jill, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and service but disappointed that your experience was not successful due to the volume of music. We are hopeful that you will give us another chance to make your next experience perfect.

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  8. Ashlyn

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 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 on December 2, 2024
    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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  9. marinela

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, service, and atmosphere! Great experience 👍
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on November 22, 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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  10. Immaculate

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 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 November 22, 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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FAQs

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

Philippe Chow - DC is rated 4.3 stars by 834 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

4.3
$31 to $50
Chinese
Southwest Waterfront

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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/
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • 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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