Alhambra Palace Restaurant

3.5

697 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to the magical world of Alhambra Palace Restaurant, a feast for the eyes as well as the palate with one-of-a-kind Middle Eastern, North African, cabaret-style cuisine. Alhambra - Arabic for the color red - consists of seven exquisite rooms, including VIP areas and banquet halls. Alhambra is the perfect venue for everything from happy hour to a romantic date or a fun-filled night out with friends. Here, live music, entertainment, belly dancing and dining are meant to happen in grand fashion.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Moroccan, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu 16:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 666-9555
Website
http://www.alhambrapalacechicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Laid
Private party facilities
Alhambra Palace Restaurant offers multiple options for private party rooms - starting with our grand Alhambra Room that holds up to 700 people and includes a stage; Alhambra Balcony which seats 250-300 people; Marrakash Room with exquisite North African ambiance and its own private bar and dance floor, which accommodates up to 200 people; Babylon Room, a gorgeous Middle Eastern inspired dining area which seats 130 people; and two exotic semi-private VIP rooms that hold 30-50 people each.

Location
1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
Randolph and Racine
Parking details
The valet services are 20$. Metered street parking available.
Entertainment
Belly Dancing, live entertainment, and birthday celebrations every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy dinner and a show!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

HummusUS$11.00
The classic chickpea puree with tahini, lemon juice and EVO
Baba GhanoushUS$11.00
classic dip, roasted eggplants, mixed with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and secret seasonings
FalafelUS$11.00
Seasoned ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, parsley and cilantro
Lamb Meat BallsUS$13.00
Tomato sauce and ricotta cheese

Salads & Soup

FattoushUS$12.00
Romaine lettuce, pita chips, tomato, onion, cucumber, radish, sumac, green and red pepper, mint with citrus dressing
Lentil SoupUS$8.00
Soup of the Day

Entrees

Moroccan Eggplant TagineUS$23.00
Served with tomato sauce, peas and carrots
Shrimp RisottoUS$29.00
Pan seared shrimp over saffrom risotto
Chicken ShawarmaUS$26.00
Topped with onions and sumac served with basmati rice and tahini sauce
Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$34.00
With youkan gold roasted potatoes, eggplant, grilled asparagus, feta cheese, oregano and lemon
Your Choice of Kabob
Served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables
- Kefta KabobUS$26.00
- Filet KabobUS$29.00
- Chicken KabobUS$25.00

Family Style Platters

Alhambra Platter
Chicken kabob, beef kabob, chicken shawarma, kefta kabob and grilled vegetables served with basmati rice
- Serves 2US$60.00
Royal Platter
Shrimp, lamb chops, chicken kabob, beef kabob, chicken shawarma, kefta kabob and grilled vegetables served with basmati rice
- Serves 3US$120.00

Sides

Grilled VegetablesUS$9.00

Desserts

Stawberry CheesecakeUS$9.00
BaklavaUS$9.00
TiramisuUS$9.00

Signature Cocktails

$18

Alhambra Paradise
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Bailey's, & Coconut Milk
Alhambra Sunrise
Patron Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Orange Juice & Grenadine
Moroccan Ice Tea
Effen Cucumber Vodka, Simple Syrup, Mint, Lime and Club Soda
Moroccopolitan
Tito's vodka, Pomegranate Liquor, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon Juice & Cayenne Pepper
Honey Jack Manhatten
Jack Daniel's Honey, Solerno Blood Orange Liquor, Sweet Vermouth & Orange Bitters
Lavender Collins
Hendrick's Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemonae & Club Soda
Martinis, Margaritas and Mojitos!
And most classic cocktails. Please ask your server

Drinks

Beer

Goose Island 312
- BottleUS$8.00
Goose Island Green Line
- BottleUS$8.00
Bell's Two Hearted
- BottleUS$8.00
Bell's Expedition Stout
- BottleUS$8.00
Alhambra Reserva 1925
- BottleUS$8.00
Allagash White
- BottleUS$8.00
Krombacher Pils
- BottleUS$8.00
El Sully
- BottleUS$8.00
Stella
- BottleUS$8.00
Lagunitas lil Sumpin
- BottleUS$8.00
Budweiser
- BottleUS$7.00
Bud Light
- BottleUS$7.00
Michelob Ultra
- BottleUS$7.00

Vodka

Absolut
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Ciroq
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Tito's
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Ketle One
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Grey Goose
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Belvedere
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$260.00

Gin

Empress
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Hendricks
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Beefeater
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Tangueray
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Bombay Sapphire
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$200.00

Tequila

Jose Cuervo
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$185.00
Patron Silver
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Patron Anjeo
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$260.00
Patron Café
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Patron Represado
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$260.00
Don Julio
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Don Julio 1942
- GlassUS$40.00
- BottleUS$400.00

Rum

Bacardi Silver
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Captain Morgan
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Myers
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Malibu
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$175.00

Whiskey

Jim Beam
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$175.00
Jack Daniel's
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Jack Daniel's Honey
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Maker's Mark
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Crown Royal
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Woodford Reserve
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Basil Hayden
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Jameson
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Bulleit
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Bulleit Rye
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Fireball
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$175.00
Canadian Club
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$200.00

Scotch

Chivas Regal
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Dewer's White Label
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$250.00
Johnnie Walker Red Label
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$200.00
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
- GlassUS$50.00
- BottleUS$700.00
Glenlivet 12
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$270.00
Glenlivet 15
- GlassUS$21.00
- BottleUS$280.00
Macallan 12
- GlassUS$20.00
- BottleUS$270.00
Macallan 18
- GlassUS$26.00
- BottleUS$300.00
Glenfiddich 12
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$280.00

Cognac

Remy Martin V.S.O.P
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$260.00
Hennessey
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$260.00
Courvoisier
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$200.00

Wines

Champagne and Sparkling

Villa Sand Il Fresco Prosecco
- SplitUS$12.00
Tattinger Brut La Francaise Champagne
- Bottle (375ml)US$30.00
Pieper Heidsiek Brut Cuvee Champagne
- BottleUS$98.00
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alace Brut
- BottleUS$75.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut
- BottleUS$185.00
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial
- BottleUS$200.00
Dom Perignon Brut
- BottleUS$325.00
Clicquot Yellow Label
- BottleUS$185.00

White

Crisp and Clean

Jacques Dumont Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
- BottleUS$71.00
Albert Bichot Chablis Depaquit, Burgundy, France
- BottleUS$78.00
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
- BottleUS$52.00
Jermann Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Venezia, Giulia, Italy
- BottleUS$64.00
Bollini Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Alto Adige, Spain
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$45.00
Laurenz V Singing Gewurtztraminer, Niederosterreich, Austria
- BottleUS$55.00
Martin Codax Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Luicien Albrecht Riesling, Alsace, France
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$55.00

Medium-Bodied

Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- BottleUS$80.00
Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California USA
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Pieropan Soave, Veneto, Italy
- BottleUS$50.00
Gundlach Bundschu Gewurtztraminer, Sonoma Coast, California USA
- BottleUS$80.00
El Tuerto Blanco Tempranillo, Rioja Alta, Spain
- BottleUS$95.00
Tornatore Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- BottleUS$80.00

Rich and Full

Orin Swift Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River, California USA
- BottleUS$100.00
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California USA
- BottleUS$120.00
Stags Leap Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California USA
- BottleUS$80.00
Storypoint Chardonnay, California, USA
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$55.00

Rose

Acrobat Rose of Pinot Noir, Oregon USA
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$45.00
La Ferme Rouge Rose, Zaer Region, Morocco
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$55.00

Red

Light

Four Graces Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon USA
- BottleUS$85.00
Hess Shirtail Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California USA
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Paul & Remy Tempranillo, Aragon, Spain
- BottleUS$60.00

Medium

Chateau La Nerthe Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
- BottleUS$75.00
Chateau Allegret Bordeaux Red Blend, Bordeaux, France
- BottleUS$65.00
Donnafugata Sherazade Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Italy
- BottleUS$65.00
Argiano Non Confunditur Super Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy
- BottleUS$70.00
Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Ricasoli Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany, Italy
- BottleUS$90.00
Alhambra Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Montes Alpha Malbec, Rapel Valley, Chile
- BottleUS$70.00
La Ferme Rouge, Zaer Region, Morocco
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$55.00

Full Bodied

Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California USA
- BottleUS$150.00
Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon, California USA
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$45.00
Roth Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California, USA
- BottleUS$80.00
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, California USA
- BottleUS$108.00
Hess Lion Tamer Red Blend, Napa Valley, California USA
- BottleUS$116.00
Vall Llach Embruix Priorat Blend, Priorat, Spain
- BottleUS$95.00
Orin Swift Abstract GSM Blend, California USA
- BottleUS$108.00
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese, Veneto, Italy
- BottleUS$70.00
St. Francis, Zinfandel Sonoma County, California, USA
- BottleUS$80.00

What 697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.3Service
3.8Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alhambra Palace Restaurant offers a captivating atmosphere with "breathtaking decor" and "authentic Moroccan furniture." Guests praise the "amazing variety show" that enhances the dining experience. While some found service inconsistent, others noted "exceptional" management and accommodating staff. The food is described as "delicious" and "tasty," making it a memorable outing.

697 Reviews

B
Berrell
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Cold like very cold at the table. Had to go to the bar to get some drinks. Entertainment was 10 but service was bad. Place was packed so don’t think it could be helped
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marisa
VIP
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service is slow. Food is average at best. Food and drinks are surcharged plus they tack on entertainment fees. I wouldn’t mind paying if the quality and service met the price, but overall the all-around quality was low.
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Ray
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to this restaurant several times and have always had a great experience, which is the only reason I’m not giving a lower rating. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different due to the poor service from our server. She disappeared for long stretches of time, never checked in on us, and at one point was gone for at least 30 minutes—so long that I had to ask the host to track her down so we could pay our bill. Even then, multiple staff members struggled to locate her, and it took another 10-15 minutes before she finally reappeared. This was by far the worst service I’ve experienced, and it was incredibly disappointing. I hope this was an isolated incident, but I’d love to see improvements in service moving forward.
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Betsy
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, love you was freezing and service was bad
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Sam
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
This place is nothing near to what it used to be. Nothing authentic about this place other than food and decor.. the entertainment has gone way off the rails. More like an adult chuckie cheese than a middle eastern restaurant with middle eastern entertainment.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best part was how accommodating the staff was for our needs. Certainly the food was good. Will definitely visit again!
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Sandra
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved to have a Mediterranean experience. I enjoyed the dancing. Cocktails a little pricey. I will recommend it .
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Would definitely come again. Some prices are a little steep for drinks and appetizers and platters for the amount and quality that you get (we ordered all), but considering all the free entertainment, the overall cost was wonderfully affordable. The food was tasty and enjoyable, but not high end at all. I'm actually shocked there was y a separate ticket cost because the variety show was amazing. Very interactive with the audience and my family had an amazing time. We laughed and enjoyed ourselves greatly. The rooms are beautiful and I love the authentic Moroccan furniture and decor. Alot of art and tons to look at. The set up was very interesting. Every corner looked intimate, unique, and vintage.
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Jenn
Cincinnati
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The experience was great. We enjoyed the food and the variety show. It was our first time at a place like this and we could have used a little guidance from the server but she was slammed and not super available. I'd definitely go back though!
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Jonathan
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
By far the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food was terrible, and we had to switch tables because the first room they sat us in was so cold I could see my breath. Not a joke.
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FAQs

Alhambra Palace Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Alhambra Palace Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 666-9555.

Alhambra Palace Restaurant is rated 3.5 stars by 697 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

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alhambra Palace Restaurant

1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
Randolph and Racine
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu 16:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Moroccan, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The valet services are 20$. Metered street parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Laid
Entertainment
Belly Dancing, live entertainment, and birthday celebrations every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy dinner and a show!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alhambrapalacechicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 666-9555
Private party facilities
Alhambra Palace Restaurant offers multiple options for private party rooms - starting with our grand Alhambra Room that holds up to 700 people and includes a stage; Alhambra Balcony which seats 250-300 people; Marrakash Room with exquisite North African ambiance and its own private bar and dance floor, which accommodates up to 200 people; Babylon Room, a gorgeous Middle Eastern inspired dining area which seats 130 people; and two exotic semi-private VIP rooms that hold 30-50 people each.

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

HummusUS$11.00

Baba GhanoushUS$11.00

FalafelUS$11.00

Lamb Meat BallsUS$13.00

Salads & Soup

FattoushUS$12.00

Lentil SoupUS$8.00

Soup of the Day

Entrees

Moroccan Eggplant TagineUS$23.00

Shrimp RisottoUS$29.00

Chicken ShawarmaUS$26.00

Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$34.00

Your Choice of Kabob

Family Style Platters

Alhambra Platter

Royal Platter

Sides

Grilled VegetablesUS$9.00

Desserts

Stawberry CheesecakeUS$9.00

BaklavaUS$9.00

TiramisuUS$9.00

Signature Cocktails

Alhambra Paradise

Alhambra Sunrise

Moroccan Ice Tea

Moroccopolitan

Honey Jack Manhatten

Lavender Collins

Martinis, Margaritas and Mojitos!

Drinks

Beer

Goose Island 312

Goose Island Green Line

Bell's Two Hearted

Bell's Expedition Stout

Alhambra Reserva 1925

Allagash White

Krombacher Pils

El Sully

Stella

Lagunitas lil Sumpin

Budweiser

Bud Light

Michelob Ultra

Vodka

Absolut

Ciroq

Tito's

Ketle One

Grey Goose

Belvedere

Gin

Empress

Hendricks

Beefeater

Tangueray

Bombay Sapphire

Tequila

Jose Cuervo

Patron Silver

Patron Anjeo

Patron Café

Patron Represado

Don Julio

Don Julio 1942

Rum

Bacardi Silver

Captain Morgan

Myers

Malibu

Whiskey

Jim Beam

Jack Daniel's