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    The Palm Chicago, Restaurant in Chicago
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    Wine Spectator 2026

    The Palm Chicago

    New East Side, Chicago

    Restaurant in Chicago, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Business Casual

    Why go

    The Palm Chicago is a good fit for a polished steakhouse meal downtown, especially for business dinners, celebrations, hotel-based dining near the river. Expect classic steakhouse and seafood ordering, business casual dress, a wine program backed by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026. At $75 per person, it works better for a planned occasion than a casual bite.

    About The Palm Chicago

    In Chicago, the useful question is not whether another steakhouse can serve beef and seafood. It is whether the meal fits what you want from a classic steakhouse and seafood restaurant with Italian influences. The Palm Chicago works when the priority is a business-casual setting, a verified $75-per-person price point, a familiar order built around steakhouse signatures.

    This is not a page with confirmed details about a tasting menu, seating format, private rooms, or other specific service features. What is confirmed is the core offering: Center-Cut Filet, Creamed Spinach, Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster, Lobster Bisque, Gigi Salad, The Palm Meatball.

    Book it for steakhouse range, not culinary surprise

    The menu signals are classic and direct. Center-Cut Filet gives the steak side a clear anchor, while Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster and Lobster Bisque make the seafood side more than an afterthought. Gigi Salad, The Palm Meatball, Creamed Spinach round out the order for diners who want familiar steakhouse pacing with Italian influences.

    That combination makes The Palm Chicago a direct choice for guests who want control over the shape of the meal. The appeal is not based here on a confirmed special format or a surprise sequence. It is the ability to build a recognizable meal around steak, seafood, salad, sides, classic comfort dishes at a stated $75-per-person level.

    For a sharper order, stay close to the signatures: Center-Cut Filet or Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster as the main event, Lobster Bisque or Gigi Salad to start, The Palm Meatball if the table wants the Italian-influenced side of the restaurant, Creamed Spinach as the traditional shared side.

    The room works hardest for classic steakhouse meals

    The business-casual dress code tells you a lot about the expected tone. It is best understood as a classic steakhouse and seafood booking in Chicago with Italian influences and a clear price point.

    The daily 11:30 AM to 10 PM hours also make the restaurant easier to schedule than venues with narrower service windows.

    Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition in 2026 is a useful signal for diners who consider wine when planning a steakhouse meal. It should not be the only reason to book, but it supports the restaurant’s broader identity as a traditional steakhouse where beef, seafood, richer sides are central to the meal.

    How to decide if it is the right Chicago booking

    Choose The Palm Chicago for a classic steakhouse meal with steakhouse and seafood cooking, Italian influences, business-casual expectations, daily 11:30 AM to 10 PM hours, a $75-per-person price point. Skip it if the goal is a restaurant whose appeal is a chef-led tasting menu, a highly experimental menu, or a narrower format. The value is clearest when the meal is built from the signatures: a starter such as Lobster Bisque or Gigi Salad, a main such as Center-Cut Filet or Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster, a side such as Creamed Spinach.

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    Planning details

    Location
    323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
    Website
    thepalm.com/restaurants/chicago
    Phone
    (312) 616-1000
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Upscale, classic American steakhouse atmosphere within the Swissôtel, featuring an elegant bar, white-tablecloth dining rooms, and a hand‑painted mural of the Chicago skyline, with a polished yet comfortable feel suited to business and special-occasion dining.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantScenic

    Best For

    Business DinnerDate NightGroup Dining

    Experience

    Private DiningHotel RestaurantPanoramic View

    View

    WaterfrontSkyline

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Center-Cut Filet
    • Gigi Salad
    • Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster
    • Lobster Bisque
    • The Palm Meatball
    • Creamed Spinach
    Planning details

    Location

    323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · Directions

    (312) 616-1000

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The Palm Chicago good for solo dining?

    Yes, if you want a classic steakhouse and seafood meal in Chicago at $75 per person. Solo diners who prefer familiar ordering can keep the meal simple with signatures such as Center-Cut Filet, Lobster Bisque, Gigi Salad, or Creamed Spinach. Specific counter or bar formats are not confirmed here.

    Can I eat at the bar at The Palm Chicago?

    The information supports The Palm Chicago as a classic steakhouse and seafood restaurant with Italian influences, but specific bar-dining details are not confirmed here. If bar seating matters, check directly with the restaurant before booking. For the main meal, the clearest expectation is a business-casual steakhouse experience at $75 per person.

    Is an earlier or later visit better at The Palm Chicago?

    The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, so earlier and later visits are possible within the posted hours. Choose the time that best fits your schedule. The format is classic steakhouse and seafood with Italian influences.

    What should I wear to The Palm Chicago?

    Business casual is the dress code for The Palm Chicago. At $75 per person, a neat outfit that fits a classic steakhouse setting is the safest choice.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at The Palm Chicago?

    The confirmed concept is classic steakhouse and seafood with Italian influences, not a specific tasting-menu format. The clearest value is in ordering recognizable signatures such as Center-Cut Filet, Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster, Lobster Bisque, Gigi Salad, The Palm Meatball, Creamed Spinach at $75 per person.

    What are alternatives to The Palm Chicago in Chicago?

    Look at other Chicago steakhouse options if you want a similar meat-and-seafood meal, or choose another type of restaurant if you want a more guided multi-course format. The Palm Chicago is strongest for diners who want a business-casual classic steakhouse with seafood, Italian influences, a verified $75-per-person price point in Chicago.