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Address:
Drake Chicago
140 East Walton
Chicago, IL 60164

Neighborhood:
Gold Coast / Streeterville

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Cuisine:
Afternoon Tea

Price: $31 to $50

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The Palm Court Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining_palm.html
Email: Shaun.Rajah@hilton.com
Phone: (312) 787-2200 x4619
Hours of Operation: Afternoon Tea Open Daily - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Cocktail Service Sunday through Thursday - 12:00am to 12:00midnight Friday & Saturday - 11:00am to 1:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Afternoon Tea
Executive Chef: Chef Baasim Zafar
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, High Tea, Late Night, View, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Planning an event? A bridal or baby shower, a birthday party... Come celebrate your special events with The Drake for Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court. This beautiful room is perfect for celebrating your most special occasions. We will be delighted to assist in coordinating your party including floral and decorating arrangements with Mangel’s Florists and providing a gift table or special seating arrangements to fit your needs. New and Exciting Bridal and Baby Shower Packages!
Private Party Contact: Shaun Rajah (312) 932-4619
Entertainment: Live Harp Music is featured during tea time Harpist Performance Schedule: Weekdays - 2:00pm to 4:30pm; weekends - 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Holiday Hours Vary* Live Music Come down to The Drake for a little spin in front of the gorgeous fountain. Or just relax on the big, comfy couches with a nice cocktail, and watch the dancers like the rest of us! Live entertainment is provided every Friday & Saturday nights. Food will also be offered daily from 5.30p.m. to 10p.m. at the Palm Court, with a menu comprising of soups, salads, sandwiches and sweet selections

Getting there

Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is provided seven days a week with a flat rate of $13.00 for three hours. After three hours, normal rates apply

A word from The Palm Court

Tea has been a long tradition at the Drake Hotel, Chicago, though not always in the fashion that it is today. The Palm Court began serving Tea during the holiday season of 1982 and dignitaries the likes of the late Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, Hilary Clinton have sipped and supped here since.… In 1958, Queen Elizabeth joined us for tea at the Drake. This was a historical moment not only for the Drake, but also for Chicago. In the 1970's, the Palm Court served tea to her majesty the Empress of Japan. The uniqueness of the beauty of the room centers around a gorgeous limestone fountain with a giant urn as its center motif dating 275 years old, this French bronze place was introduced in the room by designer David Williams. Most importantly, the ambiance of this afternoon affair is greatly enhanced by the live harp music performed 365 days a year by our musicians dressed in classical evening gown attire. The Palm Court is available for special occasions and private functions.Continued

The Palm Court

4.3

95 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
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164 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

164 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(122)
romantic(43)
good for groups(36)

kid-friendly(26)
great for lunch(23)
neighborhood gem(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (164)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We got what we expected from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We got what we expected from High Tea. Everything was very good: tea, sandwiches, scones. But it's so-o-o-o overpriced!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I've enjoyed Afternoon Teas

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've enjoyed Afternoon Teas in many places and I held great expectations for this Tea at the Drake. The room is nice and service attentive; however, the offerings of sandwiches, scones, and desserts were average at best. Very disappointing experience."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Palm Court Review

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We enjoyed High Tea at the Drake for a unique Easter celebration. We could not be happier with our experience! Shawn, our host was absolutely marvelous and the wait staff attended to us throughout our entire dining experience. Oh, yes, the food. Just perfect. The finger foods, breads and desserts were fresh, moist and tasty; the teas were a hit and our individual pots kept warm. We will return as a select place for a beautiful dining experience and to show off to out of town guests."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A special place for high tea!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A special place for high tea! Always enjoy tea at The Drake when I visit Chicago."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a small bridal shower

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a small bridal shower and our guest of honor was gluten intolerant. I made that clear ahead of time. The staff was prepared and took special care to make sure she had a great selection of gluten free eats. The atmosphere was perfect. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The food was great was for a light snack. We would do this again anytimme."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Almost like in England!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Amazing tea experience amongst the craziness of Madison Avenue. The tea is delicious, though I have been to high teas with more variety, and the food is awesome. All of the food (scones, sandwiches, and little desserts) come out at the same time (which is untraditional), but all of the food is spectacular. If you veer off of the high tea set price menu, it can get very pricey."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Would have been better, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Would have been better, but our waiter got busy and ignored us for about 45 minutes. Impossible to flag down, but we finally got help from one of the other waiters."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I went there with my boyfriend

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I went there with my boyfriend in a cloudy day. Once I entered the Palm Court, I feel the sunshine again. It was elegant and classic. I enjoyed a lot. Will take my mom for a treat sometime."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Tea Service at The Drake a Must Do!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everyone in Chicago should be sure to have afternoon tea at the Drake. The ambiance is terrific. Tea service is held in a beautiful room of the historic Drake hotel complete with a large fountain in the middle of the room and a harpist. The tea selections are excellent as well. The 3-tiered tray of tea foods are very filling and can be catered to different food restrictions/allergies (for vegetarians or nut/gluten allergies for example). Also, the service is excellent! Last weekend, we overpaid for our service and the host called us after we had left to see if we were leaving a very very generous tip or if we had accidentally overpaid (one of the girls had paid twice). We returned a few hours later and were refunded the extra funds."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Such a great experience having

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Such a great experience having afternoon tea at the Drake with my two best ladies. If anything it was a bit expensive, but you pay for the experience and location in the beautiful art deco hotel!"