# Shanghai Bay, Southampton — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.2/5 from 1,011 Google reviews. Comfortable Chinese restaurant featuring an extensive menu of traditional dishes. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/restaurants/shanghai-bay (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Chinese Restaurant # Shanghai Bay 17A Above Bar Street, Southampton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10519991070109985532&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Shanghai Bay](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110130799554207307278) **In short:** Shanghai Bay is a Chinese restaurant in Southampton, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,011 Google reviews, with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Comfortable Chinese restaurant featuring an extensive menu of traditional dishes. Summary via Google ## About Shanghai Bay Shanghai Bay is a Chinese restaurant on the first floor of 17A Above Bar Street. The menu covers traditional Chinese dishes, with dim sum, roast duck and other options. The restaurant takes bookings and is suitable for children and larger groups. The food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5. The restaurant holds a Google rating of 4.2 from over 1,000 reviews. Diners report generous portions and friendly service, though some have noted staff can be impolite when discussing service charges. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Shanghai Bay's own website](http://shanghaibaychinese.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - Boots next door - Poundland next door - The Bargate next door - TK Maxx 150m away - Westquay 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's authentic Chinese cuisine, including a wide variety of fresh and tasty dim sum, roast duck, and generous portions. They also highlight the friendly staff, efficient service, and good value for money. Some reviews mention the staff can be impolite about service charges. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (1,011 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 1 out of 5 – Major improvement necessary **Destination** Southampton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219092). [More restaurants in Southampton](https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (1,011 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](http://shanghaibaychinese.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 8022 6636](tel:02380226636) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southampton **Plus Code** 9C2WWH3W+86 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southampton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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