# Apgujeong Rodeo birthday party restaurant: People the Terrace

- By Damsol (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-along-way/)
- Written Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-along-way/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/
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## In short

People the Terrace is a terrace restaurant on Dosan-daero 81-gil near Apgujeong Rodeo Station in Gangnam, Seoul, with a fountain in the middle of the dining room and a balloon-decorated birthday party zone. A terrace table was reserved for the endive shrimp salad and the mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak, with Stella and Hoegaarden draft beer alongside. People the Terrace was booked mainly for the atmosphere, but both dishes landed, making it a safe choice for an anniversary or a first date dinner.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 13 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Cheongdam-dong 118-19)
- **Hours**: 18:00 - 02:00 the next day
- **Closed**: Mondays
- **Parking**: Valet parking available
- **Reservations**: Naver Reservation, Catch Table
- **What was ordered**: Endive shrimp salad, mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak, Stella and Hoegaarden draft beer
- **Size**: Multi-level space across floors 1 to 3, said to seat up to 300 people
- **Venue rental**: Said to be available for weddings, after-parties, pop-ups and brand launch parties

*as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026*

It's terrace season these days, right? Summer-to-fall weather this good doesn't last long, so I rushed over to People the Terrace, a terrace restaurant hot spot in Apgujeong Rodeo 🎂🥂 They have a birthday party zone and the terrace is gorgeous and the interior vibe is pretty too, so the atmosphere really stood out.

## People the Terrace: location, hours and how to reserve

People the Terrace is located at 13 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Cheongdam-dong 118-19), and it's open from 18:00 to 2:00 the next day. It's closed on Mondays, valet parking is available, and reservations are taken through Naver Reservation and Catch Table.

- 📍 Location: 13 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Cheongdam-dong 118-19)
- ⏰ Hours: 18:00 - 02:00 (next day) *Closed Mondays
- 🚘 Parking: Valet parking available
- ✅ Reservations: Naver Reservation, Catch Table

## From the entrance to the dining room: what People the Terrace looks like

It's a big white building with 'People the Terrace' written simply on it, so it was easy to find. With a European stucco feel, even the stairs going up were pretty, so climbing them felt exciting 🌝

![White building exterior and staircase at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-01-fniqr-900.webp)

The outside is simple white tones, but inside is a combination of soft lighting and plant interior — even though it's indoors, it felt comfortable and open like an outdoor terrace. Now I get why it's called People the Terrace 🌿

After waiting a bit at the entrance, a staff member checked our reservation and showed us in.

![Soft lighting and plant interior at the entrance of People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-02-eu8wz-900.webp)

Oh, this is that artwork I'd seen a lot on Instagram — seeing it in person felt nice. You could tell the owner keeps updating and taking care of the interior.

![Artwork seen on Instagram hanging in the People the Terrace interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-03-188zf-900.webp)

The lighting wasn't too dark, just softly bright. Instead of plain yellow light, different colored lights were mixed in, giving a sunset-like feel that made the atmosphere even more special.

![Mixed-color lighting inside People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-04-i0p3e-900.webp)

The interior was much bigger than I expected. The sofas are comfortable too, so it seemed great for group gatherings where you sit and chat for a long time. In fact, the place was full of groups for all kinds of occasions — gatherings, birthday parties, blind dates, foreign guests, you name it.

![Sofa seating in the spacious interior of People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-05-2u6kk-900.webp)

There's a variety of table concepts, so it looked great for using differently depending on the purpose of the gathering. Honestly, at a get-together with people you haven't seen in a while, atmosphere matters more than the food!

![Table arrangements with varied concepts at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-06-1cyuy-1200.webp)

![Indoor fountain framed by a green plant arch at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-07-1l2rz-900.webp)

## The indoor fountain and the Moet & Chandon bar corner

Doesn't it really look like the outdoors?! Right in the middle of People the Terrace's interior is a big fountain, with sofas and bar seating arranged variously around it. Large green plants form an arch around the fountain, giving off outdoor-wedding and European-garden vibes.

💬 Apparently the space actually gets rented out for small weddings too.

Under the Moët & Chandon logo there's a bar corner with sparkling crystal lighting, which looked like a great spot for a cocktail. It seemed nice to sit at the bar for atmosphere, and the soft lighting made for great photos too.

![Bar corner with sparkling crystal lighting at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-08-ysipu-900.webp)

The indoor space flows naturally into the outdoor terrace with soft lighting throughout, and the high ceilings give it a sense of openness — I loved how the indoor and outdoor spaces connect so naturally. Even the indoor space looks this pretty from outside 🌿💚

Since the weather was nice, we booked a terrace table. There were blind date guests and family guests too — with weather like this, terrace is a must…🤍🥂

![Reserved outdoor terrace seat at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-09-x6ofk-900.webp)

## What is on the menu at People the Terrace

The dining menu at People the Terrace is divided into starters, mains (steak, pasta, risotto), and snacks/desserts. The starters included bacon caesar salad, endive shrimp salad, burrata salad, and basil scallop.

- Starters: Bacon caesar salad / Endive shrimp salad / Burrata salad / Basil scallop
- Mains (steak, pasta, risotto): ⭐️L-bone steak / Korean beef 1++ striploin steak / Lamb rack steak / Duck breast steak / Shrimp aglio olio / ⭐️Burrata basil pesto pasta / Shrimp hot rosé / Pomodoro basil pesto / Uni pasta / Truffle coulis paccheri / ⭐️Sweet shrimp roe pasta / Gorgonzola cream conchiglie / Truffle cream gnocchi / Gochujang butter carbonara / Mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak / Beef brisket kimchi fried rice
- Snacks & desserts: Fruit & charcuterie / Fried chicken bucket / Melon prosciutto / Pastry sweet brie cheese pizza / Jambon burrata open sandwich / Shrimp avocado open sandwich / Truffle fries / Campagne

Honestly this place is known for atmosphere so I didn't expect much from the food, but since both dishes we ordered were hits, I bet the whole menu is good.

![Dining menu board at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-10-iceij-900.webp)

![Snack and dessert menu at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-11-mb1i5-900.webp)

✅ Café menu

![Café menu at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-12-1u7tm-m-900.webp)

## Terrace seats and the bug spray on the table

The terrace tables at People the Terrace are decorated with simple white tones and plant interior. Beyond the building you can see toward Dosan-daero, and with the soft lighting the atmosphere was great.

![White-toned terrace table with plant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-13-137wz-900.webp)

Since it was a terrace seat, I worried bugs might come out as the evening went on, but there was already bug repellent spray sitting on the table. It felt like they really pay attention to the guests' comfort — I was impressed.

![Bug repellent spray placed on the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-14-amkp3-900.webp)

I wanted something cold so we each ordered a Stella and a Hoegaarden draft. Stella and Hoegaarden on draft, need I say more… it's rare to find a place that even serves Stella on draft, so I ordered it the second I saw it. It was nice to have after a while 🍻

![Stella and Hoegaarden draft beers on the terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-15-saepj-900.webp)

## How the endive shrimp salad tasted

We ordered two dishes: the endive shrimp salad and the mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak.

![Endive shrimp salad and draft beer set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-16-1ufo9-900.webp)

The endive shrimp salad came out first — made with the European mini-cabbage endive, shrimp, avocado, and aioli sauce, it let the natural flavors shine, not too strong, just clean and fresh. The crunch of the endive paired with the perfectly grilled, plump shrimp, and the aioli sauce added a rich but light finish that kept me reaching for more. Especially since it was packed with shrimp, I could eat one shrimp per bite endlessly 🦐🦐

![Close-up of the shrimp-packed endive shrimp salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-17-jedf4-900.webp)

![Endive salad with avocado and aioli sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-18-1mvpw-900.webp)

My husband getting mellow off the atmosphere (his limit is one beer)

![Drinking beer on the terrace seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-19-6j0u6-900.webp)

## Mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak, reviewed

Next was the mushroom cream tartufo risotto & steak. It's risotto topped with Korean beef 1++ steak, and the aroma was insane 😬 My husband doesn't like truffle so I almost didn't order it, but another table ordered it and the smell kept drifting over!!! So I ordered it right after.

The mushroom aroma was rich and the sauce soaked well into each grain of rice, so it was delicious bite after bite. The steak was medium rare, just barely pink, which made it a nice way to sample the steak.

![Mushroom cream tartufo risotto topped with Korean beef steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-20-9tz5j-900.webp)

Once the sunset faded and it turned properly into evening, the atmosphere got even better. This temperature… this humidity… anyway, love it 🌝

![Evening view of the People the Terrace terrace at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-21-mqvia-900.webp)

![Lit-up evening atmosphere inside People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-22-dcowu-900.webp)

Special shoutout — the bathroom had a hair dryer, hair ties, mouthwash, cotton swabs, basically everything you might need, so it earns extra bonus points.

![Bathroom amenities including hair dryer and hair ties](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-23-1c4ko-m-900.webp)

## How to book the birthday party zone

If you reserve the birthday party zone at People the Terrace, you get to use a table decorated with balloons. If you want birthday photos, I'd recommend booking the birthday party seat! The balloons were genuinely pretty. You know, the kind of balloons that are pretty even among balloons 🙄

![Balloon-decorated table in the birthday party zone at People the Terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace/people-the-terrace-birthday-zone-terrace-24-31tiw-900.webp)

It was great for an anniversary dinner, but seeing the atmosphere, I could totally understand why so many people also come here for blind dates or regular dates.

## Can you book People the Terrace for groups or private events?

People the Terrace has a multi-level structure spanning the 1st to 3rd floors, allowing for a variety of moods, and it can reportedly seat up to 300 people. It's also available for venue rental for weddings, after-parties, pop-ups, and brand launch parties, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great-atmosphere space in Apgujeong Rodeo 🌝

## Where it is

- People the Terrace (피플더테라스)
- 13 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 도산대로81길 13
- 37.5252421, 127.0476381
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%BC%ED%94%8C%EB%8D%94%ED%85%8C%EB%9D%BC%EC%8A%A4/@37.5252421,127.0476381,17z

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