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

Philippe Chow - DC

4.4
4.4
894 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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: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

What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Philippe Chow - DC offers a "beyond beautiful venue" with "great food" and "amazing service." The ambience and decor are often praised, making it ideal for special occasions. While some diners find the service inconsistent, many appreciate the "excellent customer service" and "tasty shareable plates." The Peking duck and desserts are highly recommended.

894 Reviews
  1. Cristina

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant had a upscale casual vibe with soft lighting and low ambient music. It made you relax and enjoy. Service was good even when the restaurant got busy. Management stepped in to assist and keep things running smoothly. The food was excellent and the cocktails fantastic! We will go again.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Cristina, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Philippe Chow - DC. We aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we're glad to know that you felt that. We're also pleased to hear that our service was able to keep things running smoothly during your visit. Your kind words about our food and cocktails are greatly appreciated! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Jade

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a cute spot to try ! I met up with one of my great friends from college . The food was delicious, the cocktails were just right , the ambiance was perfect for a cute bite and girl time ! Our server was very helpful , it was our first time and she had many suggestions for us to try (: 10/10
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Jade, Thanks for a great review. We are glad that you catch up with your college friends at Philippe Chow. We will thank Meena for her outstanding service. We hope to se you again soon. The Management Team

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  3. Kanique

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary and they brought us champagne. I thought that was extremely nice. The lobster on a stick was amazing so where the chicken lettuce wraps. Great experience
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kanique! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing anniversary celebration at Philippe Chow - DC. It's great to know that our team was attentive and that you enjoyed our champagne, lobster Satay and chicken lettuce wraps. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back for more special occasions!

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  4. Jumani

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My visit was amazing. Food was delicious and the staff were friendly. Will visit again
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Jumani! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Philippe Chow - DC. It's great to know that our food was to your liking and our staff was friendly. We strive to provide excellent service and it's wonderful to hear that we met our goal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Liz

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another lovely dining experience! The food is consistently excellent. The scallion pancakes are not to be overlooked. The service was so-so. We had to ask for our drinks again. But the food came out very fast and the staff was very efficient. The only downside was the music. It was a little louder than expected and it was like we were in a nightclub not a restaurant. Overall it was great.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Liz! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Philippe Chow - DC and found our scallion pancakes to be a hit. We're always working on improving our service, and we appreciate your patience with that. We're glad you enjoyed the food and found it to be of high quality. We'll certainly take your comments about the music into consideration. Thanks again for your review!

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  6. allyson

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely slow service even though it wasn’t crowded, a forgotten soup that was ordered, chicken satay very strange- without any hint of peanuts. Very disappointing.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hello allyson, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Philippe Chow - DC. It's disappointing to hear about the issues you faced with our service and your order. We always aim to provide a great experience, and we clearly missed the mark on your visit. We appreciate your feedback and we assure you that we will take your comments into consideration as we continually work to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Kayra

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond beautiful venue, tasty shareable plates & amazing service - run, don't walk, to Philippe Chow - DC!
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kayra! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Philippe Chow - DC. It's great to know that you enjoyed our beautiful venue, tasty shareable plates, and amazing service. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience, and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. DCCouple

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening for a birthday celebration. Looking forward to our next meal there.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi DCCouple, Thank you so much for choosing Philippe Chow - DC to celebrate your special day! We're happy to hear that you had a great evening and that we could contribute to making your birthday celebration memorable. We're looking forward to serving you again soon. Thanks again for your kind words and the perfect ratings! Best, The Management Team

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  9. TKeeP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was great and the decor, just wish the size of the portions of the entrees were bigger for the price you’re paying. While we did enjoy the night, getting our food did take awhile compared to the tables next to us and made us not really stay longer to enjoy our meal.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, TKeeP. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and decor at Philippe Chow - DC. We're sorry to hear that you found the portion sizes to be smaller than expected for the price. We always aim to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more satisfying experience. - The Management Team

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  10. Murja

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, quality/tasty food/drinks- will be back again.
    Philippe Chow - DCResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Murja! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, quality food, and drinks at Philippe Chow - DC. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are happy with their dining experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. Best wishes, 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 4.4 stars by 894 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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