The Palm Court

4.7 (5192)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people

May 6, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 932-4619
Website
https://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court?y_source=1_MjY1ODkzNDAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Lagges

Location
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
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.

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
RoobiosThé 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
Melange du cap
A delicious pairing of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods against a delicate rooibos backdrop for a warm and sophisticated blend

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

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

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
Blossoming blend
Delicate notes of verbena complement the orange and mint flavors to create a soothing balance

Alcoholic Beverages

Add a Glass of Sparkling Wine$9.00
Add a Glass Off la Marca Prosecco$14.00
Add a Glass of Piper Sonoma Brut$17.00
Add a Bellini$14.00
Add a Mimosa$14.00
Add Mumm Rose$18.00

White Wine

Chardonnay

Decoy, CA
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, CA
- Glass$15.00
- 1.5 Glass$19.00
- Bottle$60.00
Iconoclast, CA
Napa
- Bottle$120.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Decoy, CA
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
- Glass$18.00
- 1.5 Glass$22.00
- Bottle$72.00
Cakebread Cellars, Napa
- Bottle$112.00

Pinot Grigio

Terlato Family, Friuli, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- 1.5 Glass$18.00
- Bottle$59.00
Santa Margherita, Italy
- Glass$18.00
- 1.5 Glass$22.00
- Bottle$72.00

Other Whites

Chateau St. Michelle, Riesling, WA
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
Caposaldo Moscato, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- 1.5 Glass$18.00
- Bottle$58.00
Mensch Roussane, Lodi
- Glass$17.00
- 1.5 Glass$21.00
- Bottle$68.00
Whispering Angel, Rose, Italy
- Glass$18.00
- 1.5 Glass$22.00
- Bottle$72.00

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia Crest H3, WA
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$54.00
Daou, Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$15.00
- 1.5 Glass$19.00
- Bottle$60.00
Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$18.00
- 1.5 Glass$22.00
- Bottle$72.00

Merlot

Wente, WA
- Glass$13.00
- 1.5 Glass$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
Tangley Oaks, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$18.00
- 1.5 Glass$22.00
- Bottle$72.00

Pinot Noir

Davis Bynum, Russian River, CA
- Glass$15.00
- 1.5 Glass$19.00
- Bottle$60.00
Meiomi, CA
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$54.00

Other Reds

Murrietta's Well Red Blend, CA
- Glass$15.00
- 1.5 Glass$19.00
- Bottle$60.00
Norton Malbec, Argentina
- Glass$12.00
- 1.5 Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
Mensch Red Zinfandel, Lodi
- Glass$13.00
- 1.5 Glass$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
The Prisoner
- Bottle$120.00

What 5,192 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

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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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."

5,192 Reviews

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Michelle VIP
Chicago55 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The harpist is lovely and the experience is good. Staff could be more attentive. A little too rushed/ stretched too thin. In the past, the wait staff has been fun and engaging.
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Dillon VIP
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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Fara VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 3 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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Kate
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 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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Emily
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 5192 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/palm-court?y_source=1_MjY1ODkzNDAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(312) 932-4619

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

The Palm Court

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Little Prince & Princess

Biscoff Cookie Butter and Jelly

Turkey and Cheese Rollups

Egg Salad rounds

Tea Selection/Hot Chocolate/Kiddie Cocktail

Cucumber Sandwich

Tea Sandwiches

English Cucumber

Fire Roasted Chicken

Roast Beef

Shrimp

Warm Plate

Traditional Scones

Strawberry crunch tea cake

Pastry Plate

Drake crunch cake

Macarons

Pineapple orange guava cake

Bannofee pie

Black Teas

Big Ben

Thé des Lords

Darjeeling Margaret's Hope

Montagne Bleue

RoobiosThé des Vahinés

Chai Imperial

Melange du cap

Oolong Teas

7 Citrus

Rooibos & Herbal Teas

Garden of Dreams

Tropical Garden

Fruit Garden

Green Teas

Jasmine Chun Feng

Vive Le Thé!

Seasonal Special Teas

The Drake Blend

Blossoming blend

Alcoholic Beverages

Add a Glass of Sparkling Wine$9.00

Add a Glass Off la Marca Prosecco$14.00

Add a Glass of Piper Sonoma Brut$17.00

Add a Bellini$14.00

Add a Mimosa$14.00

Add Mumm Rose$18.00

White Wine

Chardonnay

Decoy, CA

Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, CA

Iconoclast, CA

Sauvignon Blanc

Decoy, CA

Cloudy Bay, New Zealand

Cakebread Cellars, Napa

Pinot Grigio

Terlato Family, Friuli, Italy

Santa Margherita, Italy

Other Whites

Chateau St. Michelle, Riesling, WA

Caposaldo Moscato, Italy

Mensch Roussane, Lodi

Whispering Angel, Rose, Italy

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia Crest H3, WA

Daou, Paso Robles, CA

Iconoclast, Napa Valley, CA

Merlot

Wente, WA

Tangley Oaks, Napa Valley, CA

Pinot Noir

Davis Bynum, Russian River, CA

Meiomi, CA

Other Reds