P.F. Chang's China Bistro

The knee-jerk response: "Ugh! Chain!" The more appropriate response: "Mrngflemmm." This is the sound you make when biting into succulent spare ribs, when spooning up delicious, head-clearing hot-and-sour soup, when fighting over the last kung pao scallop. P.F. Chang's is a "concept" restaurant, sure, but that's only relevant for stockholders. What's relevant for gastronomes is the varied menu of traditional treats (mu shu pork, honey shrimp) and unexpected treasures (oolong tea-marinated sea bass, coconut-curry vegetables). And there's a nicely thought-out wine list, to boot. When was the last time a concept tasted this good? See listing for additional location under "West County."