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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.7 (5191)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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)
Valet available at $26 for 3 hours

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 5,191 people are saying

The Palm Court reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palm Court offers a "beautiful, historic location" for special occasions, with its "fantastic ambience" and "superb service." Guests enjoy the elegant setting, enhanced by live harp music. While the "food was good," some found it "mediocre." The experience is "worth it" for its charm and "lovely atmosphere."

5,191 Reviews
  1. Dillon VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best high tea ambiences we have had. A harp played, the flowers were beautiful and the open room added to the ball style setting. Very good

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  2. Fara VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience with great ambiance and exceptional service!

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  3. Kate

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful presentation and delicious food. Our server was charming.

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  4. Emily

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely fabulous afternoon tea experience! They helped make my birthday extra special.

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  5. Jennifer

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once in a lifetime experience. Divide great. Food ok.A little uneven. Cucumber sandwiches tasted old. Otherwise sandwiches were great. Like that you can ask for as many of anything you want. Also take home leftovers!!

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  6. alyssa

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. My sister and I were treated like royalty and our waiter was very attentive despite all of the tables being full. The ambiance is lovely especially with the harpist as we came on a Sunday. Most of the food was very good. We had a few items that weren’t as good as everything else but also we couldn’t finish all of the food we got! This is a great place to come for a special occasion or just to feel fancy!

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  7. Jan VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful area. Fantastic service. Our high yea experience was an elegant and a special experience. It was the only phenomenal part about our stay at The Drake. Our room had no hot water, a broken window and a hole in the wall. We asked repeatedly to move but had no success. But the Palm Court was very special.

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  8. Carlos

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! Ambiance was great. Food, tea and cocktail was great. Was in town for my birthday. Highly recommend!

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  9. Velia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beautiful Palm Court was a perfect setting for an afternoon tea. The food was delicious and the tea was wonderful. I highly recommend this experience.

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  10. Madeline

    Baja California2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea and the Drake was amazing. We took our mom for her birthday and had the best experience.

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The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 5191 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Gold Coast / Streeterville

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 47 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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