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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
4962 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 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

  • 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 4,962 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

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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."

4,964 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Christmas experiences I’ve ever had. The harpest was fantastic. The Victorian carolers arrived just as we were leaving. We would have stayed longer if we had known. Truly a magical holiday experience.

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  2. Electra

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful holiday experience! Very pleased with this reservation.

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  3. Avery

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the holiday tea experience. There was a harpist playing and carolers came through. The food was pretty good, and they offered us more of whatever we wanted which i’ve never experienced at a tea before. Definitely left full and satisfied. It was pretty loud. There were lots of people and kids running around. I know their holiday tea is pretty popular. Other than a few seasonal tea options and the carolers of course, there wasn’t anything particularly themed about the tea experience itself. Overall, we had a great time and felt that this tea more than others was a good value for the price.

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  4. Donald

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This has been an annual tradition and it’s always been a holiday favorite. But this year, the service wasn’t that great, the food not quite as excellent and it just didn’t seem to hit the mark as in past years, yet the price keeps creeping up and up.

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  5. Tessa

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately, we were placed in a room entirely alone- away from everyone.. and apparently away from the carolers. They skipped over our table twice and never came to sing. We were already disappointed not realizing we wouldnt be in the Palm Court room, but were very sad to be placed in a room away from everyone. It was very isolating. Tea was great and food was okay.

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  6. Maureen

    VIP

    Chicago

    191 reviews

    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Holiday Tea in Chicago. Wonderful food and great entertainment in a beautiful atmosphere.

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  7. Michelle

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The holiday high tea was a beautiful experience. Well done!

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  8. Vera

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance is still lovely and the wait staff is outstanding, but the food quality just doesn't hold up to the insane pricing. It used to be much better, but has gone down significantly in recent years. Too bad - the setting is gorgeous.

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  9. JoAnn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Christmas Tea at the Drake is outstanding. Food has improved from past few years.

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  10. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special experience to have tea at the holidays …The CAROLERS were so festive and the harpist, divine. The service was outstanding. We had Javier as our waiter and he couldn’t have been more accommodating even though it was so busy. The star of the day was Chris, at the front door. There was a long wait to get our car that we valeted, but he entertained everyone . He made everyone feel so special, took photos, was just the bright star of the day. He is a gift for the Drake! A five star experience for sure!

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FAQs

The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 4962 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 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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