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Chi Dining Lounge Reviews List

Chi Dining Lounge

"Chi is the Chinese word for energy and the Westbury restaurant pulses with life and the food is just as vibrant... The fare is an eclectic assembly of Asian hits, Italian favorites, steaks and chops that are often labeled new American. A true dining experience" By Joanne Starkey, The New York Times
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38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(38 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(14)
  • special occasion(13)
  • hot spot(12)
  • neighborhood gem(12)
  • vibrant bar scene(12)
  • fit for foodies(11)
Chi Dining Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Music is very loud and pounding food good. Appetizer portions loud entrees small."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 2 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delighted!

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I found Chi Dining Lounge lovely. Food was superb and atmosphere comfortable for dining. I probably won't be there late in evening for bar scene.
I will definitely return for dinner."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GREAT night out for the girls

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"this place was one that i had always drove by but never had a chance to try it out. coming here with a few girl friends was beyond what i had intended; a low key night turned to one we would never forget. the food here is really great, spin on some american classics that kick the flavors up a notch. really a nice place to go with great ambiance. Definitely coming back again"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 4 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasantly Surprised

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went here for restaurant week and loved it! It's a very cool space and the food was excellent. Recommend the Kung Pao calamari as an app and the Shrimp risotto for dinner. Kobe beef sliders were nothing special, could have dressed it up a bit. Don't waste your money on it with other great apps on the menu. Desserts were amazing (don't miss out on the chocolate souffle and wonton-wrapped banana cheesecake!!). 3-star rating on service because our waiter was definitely new. Was a bit confused the whole night, kept bringing our food to other tables, brought me a wine carafe but took away my glass, forgot to give my credit card back, etc... but he'll get better with time! A really great place. Worth giving it a try!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Restaurant week

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Came here for restaurant week and I was very impressed. The indoor dining area is very cozy and the food was excellent. Wish I could have seen the outdoor dining area, but there was a party out there. Looked great from the glimpses I got from the parking lot."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

After we were seated a waitress

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"After we were seated a waitress came over dropped the menus down, did not even introduce herself or ask if we would like a cocktail. She walked away only to come back later and give us water, again no introduction. Then she never came back to take our order. We grabbed a waiter and he took care of us. He was pleasant and attentive. The food was good and the bar scene was energetic."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Atmosphere good. Food. Not so good

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Atmosphere was good but the food wasn't so good. Not what I expected."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We were returning customers.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were returning customers. Had a first date with my soon to be new bride at this location. Although the host was trying to be accommodating the noise level was immense. I had to ask the host to repeat himself a few times. Looking for a nice repeat evening, even sitting next to each other, we couldn't hear anything we said.
With our two previous evenings, I would have to say this was the worst.
I had to leave before we even ordered a drink. Sorry, at this point, I would not recommend this restaurant for a dining experience, maybe for a "dive bar" but not anything more.
I do not usually review any restaurants, because as a traveling worker, I frequent many establishments on a weekly basis."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
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Review 9 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

the food was good, however

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the food was good, however the noise level was terrible. When speninding 100 a person for dinner I didn't expect to have to yell over a women singer to speak with my friends. We asked our waitress to see if the volumne could be turned down but she just laughed."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2012
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Review 10 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Unique Dining Treasure in Westbury

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First visit was an anniversary celebration - the menu was uniquely interesting, and the food was delicious, memorable and reasonably priced; the place was quiet because we dined early and it was a Monday. Second visit, I invited friends for girls Saturday "night out" and the food was as good -- if not better. We also enjoyed the service, and were able to chat at length without feeling rushed, despite the busy night. Unfortunately for us, it was time to leave just as the DJ music ramped up, that's when we discovered the very chic outdoor eating/drinking area. The place has an elegant/hip vibe and is suitable for young and old alike, but dine early if you like a more subdued, romantic atmosphere. We will be going back for sure!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The menu online was not the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The menu online was not the same as the menu in the restaurant (online indicated pizzas, no pizza on menu in restaurant). Music was very loud so you couldn't have a conversation in the restaurant. Need a divider or start music later.
Decor is loungy - not my taste.
Server was over-attentive, frequently interrupting us. With an expensive menu, place should be classier."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2005
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Review 12 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our dinner was exceptional

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our dinner was exceptional , except for one minor thing, there was sand in my clams.The waiter gave us a free coffe and tea, but We felt we really shouldn't of been charged for the appetizer. I know these things happen sometimes, but it's the attention to detail and making the customer happy that makes a costomer want to return. All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked great,the service and atomosphere were really nice."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 13 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A cross between "Saturday

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A cross between "Saturday Night Fever" and "The Godfather""
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2008
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Review 14 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Music to load, especially

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Music to load, especially we went at dinner time 7pm our table was over a heat vent. It was so hot that we asked management to lower it. we had to move to another table during our meal which was very disruptive. Also they did not have enough waiters/servers so service was not good especially as it got busier."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
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Review 15 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great service. Food was delicious.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great service. Food was delicious. Energetic and funky music. We had fun and look forward to going back to try other menu items soon."
Dined on 02/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food in a clubby atmosphere.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good food in a clubby atmosphere. off the beaten path but worth trying."
Dined on 02/04/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Room for improvement

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was delicious. Had lamb chops for dinner and they were terrific. They were accompanied by mashed potatoes and asparagus. It seems like the potatoes were sitting on the plate for a while before the meat was added which left them cold by the time it was served. We had the tuna bites as an appetizer and they were delicious but also on the cold side.
The place was freezing cold and the music was unnecessarily loud.
The four ladies at the table next to us kept their scarves on due to the cold. Three of them ended up sitting with their food in front of them while they waited for the fourth plate to be served.
At this price point, service should be impeccable.
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Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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Review 18 for Chi Dining Lounge
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Near perfect

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Chi is hip. Far more hip than one would expect in westbury. Had a great night with two other couples. Drinks rocked. Everyone enjoyed their food except one disappointment. The marinated skirt steak was barely marinated and really lacking in flavor. At their prices this is a big don't. The mashed potatoes almost made up for it but my protein eating boyfriend was really bummed. They need to revamp their recipe to include FLAVOR or come on Chef, marinade means to let it soak! I would recommend the 24 hour tuna appetizer and my vegetarian friend thoroughly enjoyed te spring rolls as well as the gnocchi. Aside from the "marinated" steak mishap chi is worth the cash for a fun night with friends or a hot date for two."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Chi Dining Lounge
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic