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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
5118 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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 $78 / 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

  • 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.

What 5,118 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palm Court offers an elegant tea experience with "fantastic ambience," live harp music, and attentive service, making it a beloved Chicago tradition. Guests appreciate the "exceptional" holiday atmosphere and "beautiful decorations." While some note service inconsistencies and price concerns, many find it "worth the splurge" for special occasions.

5,118 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Drake is old and classy. The Palm Court Tea Room is beautiful. The harpist added such ambience. The waiters are polite yet fun. The tea and the edibles are delicious and interesting. It is an expensive but very worthwhile experience.

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  2. sonal

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience service wise & food except the table was really for 2 people but there were 3 of us. So cramped!

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  3. Alexia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you such a great experience. It's our 6th time at the Palm Court for tea!

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  4. Allison

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, would highly recommend going back here

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  5. Stuart

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, as always. Sead is the best! We usually do for our birthdays (Feb) or anniversary (July) every few years since it's so $$$. Beautiful atmosphere, GREAT service, delicious food & teas. Love the harp too! Wish we could do this more often but really expensive.

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  6. Alexa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to tea and had a great experience! Would highly recommend!!

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  7. Abi

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, excellent service and staff, a magical experience overall. They made my mother and sisters feel like royalty and we left satisfied and happy! Truly a lovely experience that we would like to make a yearly tradition!

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  8. Tj

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea time at Palm Court is always a wonderful experience!!! We love it!

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  9. Kathy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon at the Drake. Fantastic ambience service and tea. The food was good but not outstanding. I would return though.

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  10. star

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 highly recommended. We celebrated my girls 6 and 7th bday!!! Real princess treatment.

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FAQs

The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 5118 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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
    Fri–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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