Dragon Court
- Neighborhood: Chinatown
- 2414 S. Wentworth Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60616
- 312-791-1882
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This authentic family-run Chinese restaurant is on the southern tip of Chinatown's Wentworth Avenue strip, near the dragon-etched totem pole. Plan on bringing friends; all the round tables are topped with lazy Susans, making communal dining a cinch. Communication can sometimes be a problem, but staff is friendly. The showstopper here is the fish tank in the front windows; you select your lobster, eel, or geoduck (saltwater clam); your waiter will deliver it to the kitchen for preparation. For starters, try the hot and sour soup, which is chock full of shrimp and mushrooms. Casserole entrees include short ribs in lemon sauce, and beef with ginger and green onions in oyster sauce. Specialty dishes include crispy fried chicken and spare ribs with the house sauce. For dessert, you can opt for the lukewarm sweet soup (daily specials might include red bean, green bean or litchi), a typical Chinese after dinner treat instead of the standard fortune cookie (not on the menu; ask for it). BYOB.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 24th Pl. and Wentworth Ave.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: Cermak and Wentworth.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 29 State, 24 Wentworth. Red Line Train: Cermak/Chinatown Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days.
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. ATM across the street (just east of the restaurant)
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night. No catering. No dancing. No children's menu Sharing is encouraged. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Capacity: 150
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Hot pots, sizzling plates, authentic Chinese dishes from the Chinese-language menu.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 264 on both floors.
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"At the far end of..."
By Mrjustice from Chicago, IL, September 9, 2007
At the far end of China town's tourist strip, frequented mostly by 'locals'. This restaurant is authentic cantonese, specializing in fresh seafood...
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