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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.7
4.7
4919 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
A photo of The Palm Court restaurant

The Palm Court

4.7
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Gold Coast / Streeterville

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 123 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 4,919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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."

4,919 Reviews
  1. Laura Lewellen

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas yea didn’t disappoint ! Beautiful music, lovely atmosphere . The food outstanding and delicious. Service a 10, attentive and polite and gracious. Very high class event. Worth the $$, a unique experience

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  2. Ellen

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Tea at the Drake is a magical experience, the decoration is exquisite. The harp music creates a delightful ambiance.

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  3. Sheryl

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the elegance of the HOLIDAY TEA event. It is fun to pretend to be rich for an hour! Our server was so cordial and so accommodating. The scones/rolls were SO GOOD! We love all of the sandwiches except smoked salmon. We are not fish-lovers. The desserts are not only delicious but also so pretty! It was our delightful Christmas celebration for four church musicians who are usually entertaining others during the holiday season. We always come for the harpist ❤️

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  4. Carol

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been our family tradition to have Christmas tea @ the Drake, and it's one that I hope continues for many years to come. The Palm court is so beautiful & sets the stage for getting us in the Christmas spirit as the harpist beautiful melodies fill the room. The finger sandwiches were delicious and quite filling, but we had just enough room for a couple of sweet treats.

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  5. Dana

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Christmas afternoon tea. The food and tea were delicious and service was great. This is an annual tradition for us and it never disappoints.

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  6. Nancy

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Far above any other teas my husband have been to. Great attention to detail and food combinations. Teas offered were interesting and delectable. Would definitely come again. Staff made experience even more enjoyable.

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  7. Ron

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special holiday experience, quite luxurious. The food was great, and the staff were friendly and very accommodating. The surroundings are quite well decorated and this grand old hotel stands out like it always has. Thanks to all. 

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  8. Kristin

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This tea service is adequate. No special touches or extras.

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  9. Anna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was too loud, we could hear Carolers and live music because of the noise. The tables were placed too close to each other.

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  10. jan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Staff was wonderful, CAROLERS excellent! Wonderful Christmas tradition! Can’t wait till next year!

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The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 4919 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Palm Court restaurant

The Palm Court

4.7
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Gold Coast / Streeterville

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 123 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
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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