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Swissôtel

Hours & Location

323 East Wacker Drive,
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 616-1000

SUN - SAT: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR: MON - FRI: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Holiday Hours

Thu, Nov 26, 2026: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Nov 27, 2026: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu, Dec 24, 2026: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Dec 25, 2026: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu, Dec 31, 2026: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri, Jan 1, 2027: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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Additional Information

Located in Swissotel Chicago overlooking the Chicago River, with views of Navy Pier and The Magnificent Mile, The Palm Chicago enjoys a truly fantastic setting in the heart of the city. Following an exciting renovation in the spring of 2018, the restaurant features a stunning bar area, elegant main and private dining spaces, and a beautiful hand-painted mural of our beloved skyline.

Validated Valet is $25, Dine-in only


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Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator


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Whatever Your Mood

Whether you’re looking for a relaxed and convivial happy hour at our beautiful bar, craving a generous steak with a great glass of wine or planning a special party for an upcoming milestone, we have it and more waiting to serve you.

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Power Lunch

First Course

  • Lobster Bisque

  • The Palm Caesar Salad

  • Mixed Green Salad

Second Course

  • Penne alla Vodka

  • Chef’s Catch of the Day

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    substitute shrimp

  • 6 oz Center-Cut Filet*

    green beans, brandy peppercorn

Third Course

  • Palm Zeppole

    powdered sugar, served with a trio of sauces

  • Junior’s NY Style Cheesecake

Hand Helds

Served with The Palm’s Italian herb hand-cut fries and house-made giardiniera

  • Classic Burger

    aged cheddar, gouda, Muenster, or Danish blue cheese

  • Bunless Burger

    sautéed spinach, red wine onions, bacon and served with a mixed green salad

  • Meatball Parmigiana

    marinara, fried basil

  • Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich

    avocado, aged cheddar, bacon, ranch dressing

Starters

  • Thick-Cut Steakhouse Bacon

    bourbon glaze, giardiniera, 1926 Steak Sauce

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

    cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon

  • The Palm Meatball

    special blend of ground veal, pork, beef, Muenster cheese, marinara

  • Calamari Fritto Misto

    Cape May calamari, tri-colored peppers, cherry peppers, roasted garlic & lemon aioli, marinara

  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

    old bay aioli

  • Lobster Bisque

    crème fraîche, sherry

Entrée Salads

  • Chicken alla Milanese Salad

    chopped radicchio, romaine, roasted red peppers, olives, shaved parmesan, lemon, garlic vinaigrette

  • Gigi Salad

    shrimp, green beans, tomatoes, onions, bacon, iceberg, roasted peppers, egg, avocado, garlic vinaigrette

  • Blackened Prime New York Steak Chop-Chop Salad

    romaine, iceberg, hearts of palm, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, scallions, feta cheese, garlic vinaigrette

  • Filet Steakhouse Wedge

    grilled tenderloin, Danish blue cheese, toasted walnuts, bacon, cherry tomatoes, chives, fried onions, garlic vinaigrette, blue cheese dressing

  • Sicilian Ahi Tuna Salad

    potatoes, egg, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, anchovies, peppers, caper berries. Served cold

  • West Side Cobb Salad

    grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, egg, bacon, blue cheese

    Substitute lobster or jumbo lump crab meat

Lunch Specialties

Starter Caesar or Mixed Green Salad Available +8

  • Grilled Shrimp

    green beans, pancetta, horseradish gremolata

  • Pappardelle Bolognese

    slow-cooked veal, pork, wagyu beef ragú

  • Linguine with White Clam Sauce

    whole fresh & chopped clams

  • Open Face Lobster Club

    avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, calabrian chile aioli

  • Wagyu Lasagna

    wagyu bolognese, basil-whipped ricotta cheese, house-made marinara

Steaks & Chops

Sauces: Classic Chimichurri 5, Bearnaise 5, Brandy Peppercorn 7 Toppings: Classic Oscar 16, Black Truffle Butter 7, Cowboy Butter 7

  • Center-Cut Filet 6 oz

  • Prime Skirt Steak

    marinated skirt steak with egg fried risotto

  • Filet Medallions

    topped with cowboy buttered shrimp

  • Prime New York Strip 14 oz

Individual Sides

  • Hashbrowns

  • Three-Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes

  • Italian Herb Hand-Cut Fries

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Creamed Spinach

  • Fresh Asparagus

    steamed, grilled or fritti

  • Wild Mushroom Agrodolce

  • Brussels Sprouts

  • Broccolini A&O

Cold Bar

  • Tuna Crudo

    market radish, crispy shallot, serrano chili, lemon zest, basil, EVOO, vincotto

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

    cocktail sauce, horseradish

  • Oysters on the Half Shell

    Palm exclusive Barnstable (MA) oysters, prosecco mignonette, cocktail sauce

  • Crabmeat Cocktail

    cocktail sauce, horseradish

Appetizers

  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

    old bay aioli

  • The Palm Meatball

    special blend of ground veal, pork, beef, Muenster cheese, marinara sauce

  • Calamari Fritto Misto

    Cape May calamari, tri-colored peppers, cherry peppers, roasted garlic & lemon aioli, marinara

  • Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

    roasted garlic & lemon aioli, grana padano, fried capers

  • Shrimp Crostini

    sweet chili-glazed focaccia crostini, creamy lemon basil sauce

  • Thick Cut Steakhouse Bacon

    bourbon glaze, giardiniera, 1926 Steak Sauce

  • Lobster Ravioli

    lobster-stuffed ravioli, spicy vodka sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, calabrian peppers

Soups & Salads

  • Chef's Seasonal Selection

    Chef-inspired daily selection

  • Lobster Bisque

    crème fraîche, sherry

  • Gigi Salad

    shrimp, green beans, tomatoes, onions, bacon, iceberg, roasted peppers, eggs, avocado, garlic vinaigrette

  • Steakhouse Wedge

    Danish blue cheese, toasted walnuts, bacon, cherry tomatoes, chives, fried onions

  • Tomato Caprese

    sliced beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, pickled red onions, basil, EVOO, aged balsamic

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    romaine, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing

Palm Originals

  • Wagyu Lasagna

    wagyu bolognese sauce, basil-whipped ricotta cheese, house-made marinara

  • Linguine with White Clam Sauce

    whole fresh and chopped clams

  • Pappardelle Bolognese

    slow-cooked veal, pork, wagyu beef ragú

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    linguine marinara

Seafood

  • Seared Sea Bass

    pomegranate glaze, asparagus, egg-fried risotto

  • Sicilian Salmon

    Ora King Salmon, roasted artichoke risotto, classic chimichurri

  • Branzino

    arugula, fennel, Palm tomato jam

  • Shrimp Sauté

    jumbo shrimp, garlic butter, linguine A&O, Wally’s toasted garlic bread

Seafood

  • Broiled Jumbo Maine Lobster

    3 pounds and larger available

Steaks & Chops

Sauces: Classic Chimichurri 5, Bearnaise 5, Brandy Peppercorn 7 Toppings: Classic Oscar 16, Black Truffle Butter 7, Cowboy Butter 7 Enhancements: Cowboy Buttered Shrimp 12, Petite Lobster Tail 27, Large Lobster Tail 52

  • Prime New York Strip 14 oz

  • Prime New York Strip 18 oz

  • Prime Ribeye Steak 16 oz

  • Prime Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz

  • Center-Cut Filet 8 oz

  • Center-Cut Filet 12 oz

  • American Wagyu Filet 7 oz

  • Veal Chop 14 oz

    simply broiled or parmigiana

Butcher’s Selections

  • Lamb T-Bones

    black truffle risotto, saffron beurre blanc

  • The Palm Duo

    8 oz center-cut filet*, 8 oz lobster tail

  • Osso Bucco

    wagyu beef shank, braised in our house-made tomato sauce, red wine, herbs and spices, cacio e pepe fregula pasta

Side Dishes

  • Hashbrowns

  • Italian Herb Hand-Cut Fries

  • Smoked Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

  • Creamed Spinach

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Fresh Asparagus

    steamed, grilled or fritti

  • Broccolini A&O

  • Three-Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes

  • Wild Mushrooms Agrodolce

  • Crisp Brussels Sprouts

  • Black Truffle Risotto

  • Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

  • Baked Potato

    bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, chives

Food

  • Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

    Creamy Decadence Sweet Maine lobster and Campanelle pasta blended with a rich and velvety cheese sauce. Topped with Italian herb bread crumbs.

  • Prime Tomahawk Ribeye 36 oz.

    Top of The Line Long-Bone Steak This thick, show-stopping cut is known for its abundant marbling, resulting in exceptional tenderness, juiciness, and rich, robust flavor. choice of bearnaise sauce or cowboy butter.

  • Bone-In 12 oz. Filet

    A Premium Cut of Beef From The Tenderloin Known for its lean, buttery and delicate texture. The bone acts as a natural flavor enhancer for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

  • Prime Porterhouse 36 oz.

    The Best of Both Worlds A USDA Prime-grade thick-cut, bone-in steak featuring the buttery, tender filet and the robust, firm, and well-marbled New York strip. Choice of Bearnaise Sauce or Cowboy Butter.

  • Four Cheese Stuffed Tuscan Sacchetti

    Instant Classic Delicate pasta "purses" tossed in a savory cream fig sauce, served with crispy shaved Brussels sprouts, thick-cut bacon bites, and a drizzle of aged balsamic fig glaze.

  • Swordfish Puttanesca

    A Fresh Taste of Naples Chargrilled swordfish steak resting on a warm, savory puttanesca relish bed, olives, capers, garlic, tomatoes, anchovies and crispy artichoke hearts. Topped with a fresh, zesty citrus-parsley gremolata.

  • Veal Martini

    An Original Palm Classic A signature, tenderized veal scallopini dish, lightly dusted in seasoned flour and sautéed with shallots, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. This classic, savory entree is finished with a white wine and Marsala reduction, garnished with fresh basil.

  • Baked Alaska

    Served Tableside A classic dessert with a velvety chocolate and cherry ice cream and chocolate cake. Wrapped with marshmallow meringue, flambéed with rum and finished with chocolate sauce. A real show stopper.

Signature Desserts

  • Palm Zeppole

    house-made italian doughnuts, trio of dipping sauces

  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

    Madagascar vanilla custard, caramelized sugar shell, market berries Gluten Free

  • Chocolate Mezzanotte

    4-layer dark chocolate cake, cherry compote

  • Junior’s New York Style Cheesecake

    bourbon salted caramel sauce

  • Carrot Cake

    cream cheese frosting, toasted pecans

  • Key Lime Pie

    toasted meringue

  • Tiramisu

    ladyfingers, espresso, Kahlua, mascarpone sweet cream, cocoa powder

Palm Signatures

  • Three States, Same Fashion

    A timeless Old Fashioned, elevated by the spirit steeped in its own storied soil:

    Kentucky

    Louisiana

    Texas

  • Keep it Classy

    Tito's Vodka Martini with a blue cheese olive, cornichon, cocktail onion Enhance with olive brine to "Keep It Dirty"

  • Peachy Keen

    Belvedere Vodka, Peach, Lemon, La Marca Prosecco

  • Garden Fresh Lemon Drop

    Reyka Vodka, Cointreau, Simple, Lemon, Fever-Tree Sparkling Lemonade, Lemon Sugar Rim

  • Cobbler's Kiss

    Gunpowder Gin, Lustau Sherry, Strawberry, Lemon, Orange

  • Second Avenue Sour

    Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, Aperol, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lemon, Foam

  • Mezzanotte

    Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, Tres Agaves Nectar, Lime, Black Sea Salt

  • Wake-Up Call!

    Your evening pick‑me‑up arrives in a glass Our signature Espresso Martini: Mr. Black, Averna, Simple, Illy Espresso

    Vodka

    Tequila

  • Royal Sire

    Branson Royal Cognac, Giffard Crème De Mure, Simple, Lemon, Piper Heidsieck, Blackberry

  • Chimirita

    Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Cointreau, Chimichurri, Simple, Lime

Finishing Touch

  • Italian Silk

    Grey Goose Vodka, Giffard Menthe-Pastille, Licor 43, Cocoa Bitters, Cream, Andes Mint

  • Sunshine Sgroppino

    Ketel One Vodka, Cocchi Rosa, Hibiscus, Lavender, La Marca Prosecco, Lemon Sorbet

Totally Sober

  • Stuck On You

    Cut Above Zero Proof Agave Blanco Spirit, Prickly Pear, Lemon, Lime, Foam

  • Pallini Limonzero Spritz

    Pallini Limonzero, Fever-Tree Club Soda, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling

Port

  • Croft 10 Yr. Tawny

  • Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr. Tawny

  • Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage

Cognac

  • Branson 'Royal' VSOP

  • Courvoisier VSOP

  • Courvoisier XO

  • Hennessy VS

  • Hennessy VSOP

  • Hennessy XO

  • Rémy Martin VSOP

  • Rémy Martin XO

  • Louis XIII de Rémy Martin

    ½oz

    1oz

    2oz

Beer

  • Budweiser

  • Bud Light

  • Miller Lite

  • Michelob Ultra

  • Blue Moon

  • Dos Equis

  • Heineken

  • New Belgium

  • Peroni

  • Sam Adams

  • Lagunitas IPA

  • Stella Artois

Non-Alcoholic

  • Athletic 'Run Wild' IPA

Sparkling, White & Rosé

  • Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte | Brut Rosé

    Chouilly

    Glass

  • Champagne Piper Heidsieck | Brut Cuvée

    Reims

    Glass

  • Prosecco La Marca

    Veneto

    Glass

  • Sparkling Chandon | Brut

    Argentina

    Glass

  • Sparkling Mionetto | (Alcohol-Removed)

    Italy

    Glass

  • Chardonnay Benziger | Running Wild

    Central Coast

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Chardonnay La Crema

    Sonoma Coast

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Chardonnay Rombauer

    Carneros

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Moscato Michele Chiarlo | Nivole

    Moscato d’ Asti

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Pinot Grigio Terlato

    Friuli

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Rosé Hampton Water

    Southern France

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Sauvignon Blanc Justin

    Central Coast

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Sauvignon Blanc Saget La Perrière

    Pouilly-Fumé

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Sauvignon Blanc Tiraki

    Marlborough

    Glass

    Bottle

Red

  • Cabernet Sauvignon Daou

    Paso Robles

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Cabernet Sauvignon Duckhorn

    Napa Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Mondavi

    Napa Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Cabernet Sauvignon The Butcher’s Choice

    Napa Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Malbec Finca El Origen | Reserva

    Uco Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Merlot Rodney Strong

    Sonoma County

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Pinot Noir Argyle | Bloom House

    Willamette Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Pinot Noir Quilt

    Napa Valley

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Pinot Noir The Butcher’s Choice

    Sonoma Coast

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Red Blend J. Lohr | Pure Paso

    Paso Robles

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Sangiovese Ruffino | Santedame

    Chianti Classico

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Sangiovese Val di Suga

    Rosso di Montalcino

    Glass

    Bottle

  • Super Tuscan Belnero

    Tuscany

    Glass

    Bottle

Bar Bites

  • Filet Mignon Sliders

    Filet Mignon, Fontina Cheese, Dijonnaise

  • Calamari Fritto Misto

    Cape May Calamari, Tri-Colored Peppers, Cherry Peppers, Roasted Garlic & Lemon Aioli, Marinara

  • Chicken Parmigiana Sliders

    Classic Chicken Parmigiana, Fried Onion Strings

  • Filet & Fontina Steak Sandwich

    Filet Mignon, Fontina Cheese, Mushroom & Onion Jam, Pickled Cabbage, Toasted Baguette, French Fries

  • Italian Sausage & Roasted Peppers

    Roasted Piquillo Peppers, Italian Sausage, Focaccia Bread

  • The Palm “Mini” Meatballs

    Muenster Cheese, House-Made Marinara

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish

  • Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

    Barnstable, MA

Cocktails

  • Classic Martini

    Tito's Vodka or Bombay Gin

  • Moscow Mule

    Wheatley Vodka, Lime, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

  • Palm Manhattan

    Jim Beam Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

  • Cosmopolitan

    Wheatley Vodka, Cointreau, Lime, Cranberry

  • Margarita

    Corazón Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Agave

Beers

  • Bud Light

  • Budweiser

  • Coors Light

  • Miller Lite

Wines 6oz 9oz

  • La Donna Chardonnay

  • La Donna Pinot Noir

  • La Donna Cabernet Sauvignon

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