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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.7
4.7
4888 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
20:30
Booked 161 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
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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
    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 4,888 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
                                                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                  • 4.2Value

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                                                                                  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."

                                                                                  4,890 Reviews

                                                                                  1. Nancy

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                    vip
                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    Our server acted like she was doing us a favor in the beginning. When she put my teapot down she shoved everything else that was in the table out of the way, almost knocking my silverware to the floor. I looked at her like, really? No eye contact. She warmed up about midway into the experience and actually smiled.

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                                                                                  2. Dennis

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    We love going to the Palm Court for tea and the food. This year the food was underwhelming at nest. While the scones and little pecan nests were good, the little finger sandwiches failed mighly. The bresad felt like it wass stored in a frdge, the greshness of te tiems was suspect and + the dessers pretty goo. Bead was hard and dry even on the cucumbe sabndwich and especuaklly the turkey. UI;ll go there again because it is a nice sain time edpecially at Cristmas. Harp player wa great. The rntire room ws not decorated for Christmas, should have been more than a few plants. But th expreinece is still nice jst wish the food was at its before higher marks.

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                                                                                  3. Lena

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    25 reviews

                                                                                    vip
                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    25 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Lovely tea in a fabulously decorated environment. Perfect way to bring in the holidays.

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                                                                                  4. Melissa

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Went to London and didn’t have nearly as good as an experience! Food and Ambience far better.

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                                                                                  5. Lillian

                                                                                    Mexico City

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Such a cute location and fun experience, harp player was wonderful and tea was delicious!

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                                                                                  6. Kristie

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We had full tea service in Palm Court. The room was beautifully decorated and there was a harp player right next to our table. The service was fantastic and the food and tea were delicious. The Drake is such a classy place. Highly recommended.

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                                                                                  7. Nicole

                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                    Worst tea experience! Loud, chaotic and the food ranged from bland to inedible. The scones were an odd, dry bread-like roll rather than a lovely light pastry, the sandwiches were quite bland & the canelles for dessert were burnt & completely inedible. I'm really not sure how you transform cake into rubber but they managed it. After speaking with the manager, we begrudgingly recieved a discount. The pros- server was good, lemon curd & chocolate dessert were tastey & the Drake is a cool old hotel

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                                                                                  8. Mary K

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    From the carolers, the harpist, the waitstaff to the decor, the magic began as we walked to our table. Their first Holiday Tea @ The Drake exceeded the expectations of my five grandchildren. Thank you for this wonderful holiday outing!

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                                                                                  9. Marianne

                                                                                    Nashville

                                                                                    21 reviews

                                                                                    vip
                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    21 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Amir was amazing-great experience. Loved harpist and carolers

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                                                                                  10. Bill

                                                                                    Grand Rapids

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    I have been having afternoon tea here for years, and The Palm Court is a continued success! Absolutely wonderful service from Azmir! Terrifically tasty sandwiches, scones, and cakes, served with indulgence, if not extravagance! Highly recommended for any tea lover!

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                                                                                  The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 4888 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
                                                                                  20:30
                                                                                  Booked 161 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 12:00–16:30
                                                                                  • 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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