Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Uptown

Nothing on the night of reservations indicated a Valentines Day set menu so we didn’t get much if a choice.

We had Afternoon Tea for Valentine's Day for $78 per person. Very reasonable prize for Chicago and for the amount and quality of food served. Tea variety on the menu was great. Items on the trays were very good and very filling. Most people cannot finish it all. We were offered tea and food refills which is rare when having afternoon tea anywhere so it was a nice gesture from The Drake Palm Court. Our server Azmir was super friendly and courteous and did a great job. The Palm Court hostess at the entrance was very kind and friendly, sitting us on our desired table, previously requested in the reservation. This place is a Chicago classic and noise level is high since it is always packed. We highly recommend the Palm Court not only for Afternoon Tea but for lively dinners.

The ambience speaks for it's self. We got the privilege to be seated right next to fountain and it was breathtaking. Felt like we were sitting in a Piazza. We started our meal with the burrata appetizer, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly crispy, complementing the fresh, high-quality ingredients beautifully. For our entrées, we had the charred ribeye—one of the best steaks I’ve ever had—cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. We also tried the fried chicken sandwich, which was crispy, juicy, and satisfying, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and perfectly seasoned fries. To finish, we indulged in the butterscotch brûlée, which was rich, silky, and had just the right amount of sweetness. The drip coffee and chai tea latte were the perfect pairings, rounding out an exceptional dining experience. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, and we loved every bite!

Absolutely everything was A+. Definitely order the smoked sushi (outrageous in presentation and taste!) and if you're curious how good a hand roll could be, Juno answered that question.

This is our first time dining at Tavern on Rush. It was great. We were seated in the upper level with a view of Rush St. T/he service was outstanding, food was great and drinks were very good. Highly recommend.