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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.7 (5199)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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

  • 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.

Menu

The Palm Court's menu was last updated on 4/2/2025.

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

              spiced tomato juice, cream cheese, pullman loaf

              • Fire Roasted Chicken

                confit tomato, citrus mayonnaise, poppy seed baguette

                • Roast Beef

                  chimichurri aioli, red pepper jam, brioche

                  • Shrimp

                    sundried tomato pesto, kalamata, croustade

                    Warm Plate

                    • Traditional Scones

                      • Strawberry crunch tea cake

                        Pastry Plate

                        • Drake crunch cake

                          • Macarons

                            • Pineapple orange guava cake

                              • Bannofee pie

                                Black Teas

                                • 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

                                                                              Last updated: April 2, 2025

                                                                              What 5,199 people are saying

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

                                                                              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
                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.3Value

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                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              The Palm Court is renowned for its "elegant ambiance" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful harp music" and "stunning floral arrangements." The tea selection is "impressive," with "delicious finger sandwiches and pastries." While some find it "pricey," the experience is often described as "truly delightful" and perfect for special occasions.
                                                                              5,199 Reviews

                                                                              1. Olivia

                                                                                Chicago5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our waiter, Sead, was truly wonderful. He made the experience so enjoyable! Overall the food, ambiance, and tea were all great. The live harpist was a beautiful touch! I would definitely return.

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                                                                              2. marcia VIP

                                                                                Los Angeles73 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                What an amazing time! Excellent service from check in at entry desk to final bill. Great seating (in honor of anniversary?), lovely harpist, excellent waiter who exceeded our expectations. A champagne toast on the house plus chocolaty mini cake w candle. It couldn’t have been nicer. Would highly recommend … !!!

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                                                                              3. Jamai

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The whole experience was amazing. I was a bit late because of traffic and they still let us stay the hour. Our server was also so amazing he was sure to check on us multiple times through out the hour and am us feel special while taking care of his other tables. Best tea ever definitely will be coming back.

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                                                                              4. Doren

                                                                                Chicago2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Beautiful experience with my daughters! Ambience was nice, food and teas were exquisite and our server Amir was wonderful! Thank you for the experience!

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                                                                              5. Bee

                                                                                Houston1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our second time doing the Mother's Day High Tea at the Palm Court and it was a pleasant experience as always

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                                                                              6. amy

                                                                                Milwaukee1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My daughter and I had a very enjoyable tea at the Palm Court to celebrate our birthdays and Mother’s Day. We were seated next to the fountain and the harpist - best seat in the house. Our server was excellent and gave us good tea recommendations. We couldn’t finish all the food but it was absolutely delicious. We really loved the scones and lemon curd. Could eat a whole plate of just that.

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                                                                              7. Ivonne

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                1.0

                                                                                Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                Bad experience 😪 I made a reservation 6 months ago to take my mom and daughter for mother's day. We got there at the time of our reservation, we had to wait 10 after our reservation time to get sited, while 4 more table got sited before us, why do not know... Finally at our table, we waited for a server, nobody came to our table. I approached the hostess to let her know that we still waiting for our server. Five minutes later our female server approached us asking us we we were ready to order? No apology, not welcome, not explaining of the menu. We request tea, she left and got back with the high tea three tier servings. The experience and service was not worth the $78 per person. I didn't not enjoy this expensive experience, so sad.

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                                                                              8. Allene

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My son and I had the most wonderful time at The Palm Restaurant for afternoon tea. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the elegant ambiance—especially the breathtaking floral arrangement overhead that truly made the setting feel magical. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and never rushed. Our three-tier tray was beautifully arranged with a delicious variety of finger sandwiches, warm scones, and delicate pastries. The tea selection was impressive, and our chosen blends were both fragrant and soothing. It was such a relaxing and memorable afternoon. If you’re looking for a charming place to enjoy tea and quality time with loved ones, I highly recommend The Palm. We left feeling full, happy, and already looking forward to our next visit.

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                                                                              9. Kristin

                                                                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My mom and I go to afternoon tea as a treat as frequently as we can. This was on the better end for ambiance, but the food had little to no flavor. It was a goal to eat at the Drake for afternoon tea, but the Peninsula was better!

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                                                                              10. Patsy

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                A wonderful way to spend quality time with family and friends

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              The Palm Court is rated 4.7 stars by 5199 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                              5. Gold Coast / Streeterville

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 33 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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