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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.7
4.7
4833 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
22:30
Booked 160 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

  • 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
  • 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 4,833 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 enchanting holiday ambiance and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "wonderful harpist" and the "beautiful setting," making it ideal for special occasions. While some find the food "just OK," the overall experience is "highly recommend" for its elegance and charm.

4,834 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! So festive and our server could not have been sweeter. Beautiful music and decorations, yummy food and extras offered. A holiday joy!

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  2. K

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Promptly seated- great presentation- delicious food and menu options. A very special occasion.

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  3. Jo

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Fabulous experience today! Breathtakingly beautiful holiday decor and the Ambience was Fantastic! Our server Mirhet is Outstanding…we always ask for him. The hostess Neringa ia Amazing! All of the staff is just Wonderful. You will have Beautiful holiday memories!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea lunch was very good!

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  5. Sue

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked afternoon “High Tea”for the first time. It was the seasonal Holiday Tea Experience w/Carolers & Harpist, and it was quite lovely. VERY crowded, but this didn’t diminish the experience overall. It’s a beautiful room and our server was fabulous! Would recommend.

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  6. Naomi

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delightful experience and have always enjoyed going to High Tea. The food and ambience were wonderful and I will surely return! Thank you!

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  7. Sham

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to do it again! Thank you ♥️❤️

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  8. Sharon

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager is fantastic and what a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon

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  9. Don

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    teriffic and special. Couldn't hear the harpist very well, but it was special.

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  10. Sarah

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always 10/10 - my favorite tea in the city! Amazing service, food & ambiance.

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The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 4833 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 160 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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