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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
5005 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.
Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.
And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.
Reservations are heavily encouraged.
Tea service seating duration is 90min
Adults $79/ $82 with Carolers / Kids $35 (3-12)

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Palm Court Holiday Tea

    Multiple dates available
    Holiday tea in Palm Court is a Real Chicago tradition for generations of families during the holiday season. A seating in Palm Court places you near the iconic fountain adorned with holiday flora and overlooking the lobby Christmas tree and gingerbread display, guests will sip quintessential tea while reveling in the spirit of the season. A live harpist will play for all seating times, with holiday carolers performing on select dates through Christmas. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Full tea service seating duration is 90 minutes max.
    Palm Court Holiday Tea Photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    For those who love their afternoon teas fresh and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for nearly a century is the quintessential Magnificent Mile afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with a peruse of the Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends. Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches; delicious breads and scones; and dainty petit fours with accoutrement. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Full tea service seating duration is 90 minutes max.
  • Club International Holiday Tea

    Multiple dates available
    Sip quintessential tea experiencing Real Chicago tradition at The Drake Hotel this Holiday Season. Adjacent to Palm Court, CLUB INTERNATIONAL evokes Real Chicago holiday tradition with a backdrop of rich color and copper hues, to ignite the spirit of the season overlooking the hustle & bustle of Michigan Avenue. A live harpist will play for all seating times, with holiday carolers performing on select dates through Christmas.

What 5,005 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palm Court at The Drake offers a "magical experience" with its elegant afternoon tea service. Guests rave about the "great service" and "lovely atmosphere," with highlights like attentive staff, live harp music, and beautiful decor. While some find the food underwhelming, the overall ambiance and experience make it "worth a visit."

5,006 Reviews
  1. Lena

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The worst horrible Christmas dinner I ever had! Cold food presented by Rude mentally disturbed waiter! Who spilled drink on my husband and didn’t even apologize !

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  2. Valeria

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was lacking. We had to ask a different server for assistance on a few occasions. My tea cup was dirty along with my champagne flute. Our two water glasses were different sizes. We had to wait an unusually long time for our server. The table next to us complained about the same.

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  3. Gabriele

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go for the experience and to have a special tradition carry on with my children. The tea is delicious and the ambiance is great on Christmas. The caroler’s are an added bonus to the harpist playing. Beautiful hotel with lots of character and charm. The sandwiches were a little dry but other than that, overall a very nice experience.

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  4. Heather

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the holiday tea. The atmosphere and food was perfect.

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  5. John

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first high tea experience and it was absolutely fantastic. We got seated in the side room, which was much cozier and quieter than the bustling main room. It was quite charming and, for us, was a much better experience. Our waitress, Ryan, was a delight and walked us through our first experience and made it memorable by taking countless photos for us! The cherry on top was the carolers and the harpist. The whole experience was excellent and we will be doing it again.

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  6. Julie

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best time as always. Very festive. Awesome atmosphere. Lovely carolers. Excellent service.

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  7. Kay

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambience for the holiday! Had a great time, love the decor food and service staff!

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  8. Rocío Cristina

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vale la pena cenar en Navidad y disfrutar de los villancicos.

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  9. JoAnn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The holiday tea has a menu already preselected. If you don't care for tea, try hot cocoa or the champagne tea. Harpist and singers were great, too. Highly recommended.

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  10. Kathy

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in Club International. Beautiful smaller room tucked alongside The Palm Court. Beautiful Christmas decorations. Harpest & carolers were excellent. We went for High Tea. Service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food was tasteless. There were 2 desserts that were delicious, but other than that, everyone at our table was disappointed.

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FAQs

The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 5005 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Palm Court

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Lagges
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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