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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
4988 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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

  • Location
    140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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.

Menu

Little Prince & Princess

  • Biscoff Cookie Butter and Jelly

    • Turkey and Cheese Rollups

      • Cucumber Sandwich

        • Egg Salad Rounds

          • Tea Selection/Hot Chocolate/Kiddie Cocktail

            Tea Sandwiches

            • English cucumber

              Spiced tomato jam, cream cheese, pullman loaf

              • Oak smoked Scottish salmon

                Blood orange, beet cure, onion rye

                • Maple roasted turkey

                  Citrus cream cheese, cranberry wheat baguette

                  • Deviled egg bites

                    Herb and garlic, pomegranate pearls

                    Warm Plate

                    • Apple cider skull cake

                      • Traditional Scones

                        • Maple Pecan Pie

                          Pastry Plate

                          • Drake chocolate crunch cake

                            • Hazelnut panna cotta

                              Grape chutney

                              • Pumpkin sandwich cookie

                                Toasted marshmallow cream

                                • Holiday macaroons

                                  Dulce de leche, pistachio, cherry

                                  Black Teas

                                  • Big Ben

                                    English Breakfast a wonderful blend of black teas, including Yunna from China and Assam from India

                                    • Thé des Lords

                                      Earl Grey sprinkled with safflower petals, this tea boasts the most intense bergamot flavor of all the Earl Grey teas

                                      • Darjeeling Margaret's Hope

                                        A dark, fruity Darjeeling tea and full of character

                                        • Montagne Bleue

                                          A delicious blend of black tea, honey, lavender, berries and rhubarb. Relaxing and indulging

                                          • Rooibos thé des Vahinés

                                            A wonderful pairing of vanilla and almond against a delicate rooibos backdrop for a warm and sophisticated blend

                                            • Chai Imperial

                                              Inspired by the Indian tradition of spiced tea. A delicate black tea pepped up with green cardamom, pink peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger, clove and orange zest

                                              Oolong Teas

                                              • 7 Citrus

                                                A delicious combination of oolong tea with a woody character and zesty notes of 7 citrus fruits: lemon, lime, orange, Seville orange, grapefruit, bergamot & mandarin

                                                Rooibos & Herbal Teas

                                                • Melange du Cap

                                                  A delicious pairing of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods against a delicate rooibos backdrop for a warm and sophisticated blend

                                                  • Garden of Dreams

                                                    A sweet combination of citrus peel, lemon balm, chamomile and lemon verbena. A relaxing and soothing recipe

                                                    • Tropical Garden

                                                      A blend of mango, pineapple, papaya and peach with zesty notes. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins

                                                      • Fruit Garden

                                                        A summery blend of goji and berries, dates and kiwi. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins

                                                        Green Teas

                                                        • Jasmine Chun Feng

                                                          One of the best jasmine green teas with a high proportion of tips. A remarkable tea that allows the jasmine bouquet to fully develop

                                                          • Vive Le Thé!

                                                            The perfect balance between spicy notes of ginger and zesty notes of lemon. It has a surprising sweet finish reminiscent of orange flavors

                                                            Seasonal Special Teas

                                                            • Nutcracker

                                                              Full-bodied Ceylon black tea infused with rich flavors of hazelnut and aromatic vanilla.

                                                              • The Drake Blend

                                                                This black tea is like a bowl of succulent berries: strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, and redcurrant. Sweet and fruity, this bouquet of red berries is delicious throughout the day

                                                                • Sugar Plum Fairy

                                                                  Whirls of creamy vanilla, ripe strawberry, and a hint of plum are 'en pointe' in this herbal treat.

                                                                  Alcoholic Beverages

                                                                  • Add a Glass of Sparkling WineUS$9.00

                                                                    • Add a Glass Off la Marca ProseccoUS$14.00

                                                                      • Add a Glass of Piper Sonoma BrutUS$17.00

                                                                        • Add a BelliniUS$14.00

                                                                          • Add a MimosaUS$14.00

                                                                            • Add Mumm RoseUS$18.00

                                                                              White Wine

                                                                                Chardonnay

                                                                                • Decoy, CA

                                                                                  • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                • Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, CA

                                                                                  • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                                • Iconoclast, CA

                                                                                  Napa

                                                                                  • BottleUS$120.00

                                                                                Sauvignon Blanc

                                                                                • Decoy, CA

                                                                                  • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                • Cloudy Bay, New Zealand

                                                                                  • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                • Cakebread Cellars, Napa

                                                                                  • BottleUS$112.00

                                                                                Pinot Grigio

                                                                                • Terlato Family, Friuli, Italy

                                                                                  • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$59.00

                                                                                • Santa Margherita, Italy

                                                                                  • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                Other Whites

                                                                                • Chateau St. Michelle, Riesling, WA

                                                                                  • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                • Caposaldo Moscato, Italy

                                                                                  • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$58.00

                                                                                • Mensch Roussane, Lodi

                                                                                  • GlassUS$17.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$21.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$68.00

                                                                                • Whispering Angel, Rose, Italy

                                                                                  • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                  • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                  • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                Red Wine

                                                                                  Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                                  • Columbia Crest H3, WA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$54.00

                                                                                  • Daou, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                                  • Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                  Merlot

                                                                                  • Wente, WA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$17.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$52.00

                                                                                  • Tangley Oaks, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$22.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$72.00

                                                                                  Pinot Noir

                                                                                  • Davis Bynum, Russian River, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                                  • Meiomi, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$54.00

                                                                                  Other Reds

                                                                                  • Murrietta's Well Red Blend, CA

                                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$19.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                                  • Norton Malbec, Argentina

                                                                                    • GlassUS$12.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$16.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$48.00

                                                                                  • Mensch Red Zinfandel, Lodi

                                                                                    • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                                    • 1.5 GlassUS$17.00
                                                                                    • BottleUS$52.00

                                                                                  • The Prisoner

                                                                                    • BottleUS$120.00

                                                                                  Last updated: 25 November 2024

                                                                                  What 4,988 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
                                                                                  • 4.3Food
                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                  • 4.1Value

                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                  • Chicago / Illinois

                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                  • 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."

                                                                                  4,988 Reviews

                                                                                  1. Marie

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We’ve been going to the Christmas Tea at the Drake for 14 years, with my daughter and granddaughters who were 8 and 10 at the time. For the past 3 years, my husband and grandson have joined us. The grands always look forward to this Christmas tradition and it never disappoints. Thank you Drake!

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                                                                                  2. Emily

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                    Despite making the reservation 2 months in advance we were placed in the back room I. Front of the kitchen door. Very disappointing after 14 years of being in the beautiful main room. When you are paying for the atmosphere and experience, this was not worth it.

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                                                                                  3. Allison

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We had a great experience for holiday tea. The staff went above and beyond and were very accommodating for our party of 15

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                                                                                  4. Jo Ann

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    The overall experience was fair. The service was poor. The food was very good except for the cannoli was burnt and unidentifiable. The Carole’s and harpist was good. For three people it was $250.00 not a good value.

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                                                                                  5. Catherine

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    A wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas season with a gorgeous and delicious tea service. The harp player and carolers were an added bonus.

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                                                                                  6. Anish and Leslie

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    31 reviews

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    31 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Wonderful Christmas tradition with a lovely menu. Thank you!

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                                                                                  7. Jamie

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    We stayed at the Drake to experience the Holiday Afternoon Tea. We specifically picked the slot with carrolers to kickstart our Christmas. Unfortunately, our table was right at the entrance. We couldn’t see or hear the carrolers at all during our meal- apart from a glimpse here and there from a far. They didn’t come round to our section at all- not even close. We’d paid extra for that sitting just to see them so that was a big disappointment. Made it feel like just a regular afternoon tea experience. The service was otherwise excellent. Our server was very kind and great with the kids. The food was great. More filling than I expected. Cocktails were great too. All in, I think if it wasn’t for the carroler disappointment, I’d have given a much higher rating.

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                                                                                  8. SYLVIA

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Was our first time for tea at the Drake. Words can't express how wonderful this was. We just enjoyed this so much. It made my daughter's birthday just a delightful one.

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                                                                                  9. Amanda

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Loved Christmas tea at the Drake. I was hoping the food would be better but the overall experience was worth it.

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                                                                                  10. patti

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    Food was stale like it was sitting out overnight and service was terrible.

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                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                  The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 4988 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                  Booked 70 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
                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                    Gold Coast / Streeterville
                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                    Thu–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
                                                                                    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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