Alhambra Palace Restaurant

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1240 W Randolph St (at Elizabeth Street)
Chicago, IL 60607

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(312) 666-9555
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Alhambra Palace Restaurant - Chicago, IL
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Best

We have a great night in this place. The food was absolutely great and delicious. The service was great also.

Worst

I went to this place for my dad's birthday hoping for great food and a great time. We had reservations and it took them ten minutes to seat us. Our table was really crammed. It st...

Fantastic entertainment 5/27/2011

The owner had an open buffet/bar holiday party with fantastic entertainment and raffles. The restaurant has the most exquisite morrocon art pieces and archtecture. Service isn't too shabby either. Def recommend:) more

It was all so amazing! 5/26/2011

This was the most magical night i have ever had! Alhambra Palace (and i emphasize the term PALACE) has it all! The food was OUTSTANDING! the service made me feel like a queen and the music and entertainment was just so sultry... I had such a great time. We ordered the Mezza spread which including all sorts of delicious tastes of traditional arabic cuisine. i loved the hummos, the lebne, the baba ghanoush! It was all so amazing! Then we had dinner (i had chicken kabob and kefta kabob) and even though i was sooo full from the huge portions, i couldnt help but dig in. The cocktails were also made very well (not watered down at all). I think this will be my new hangout. When i wanted to dance i could, when i wanted to stand by the bar and chat i could and most importantly, which you wont find at most bars and clubs, when i wanted to sit, i could! I will probably be there again this weekend! more

Big portions 5/25/2011

Big portions and gorgeous decor. more

Very entertaining 5/16/2011

HAd a wonderful evening. Very entertaining with belly dancers, etc. Absolutely beautiful room. Go for the entertainment, ambience. Food was good more

High on the entertainment factor 5/12/2011

High on the entertainment factor with great people watching & a belly dancer! more

I totally loved it 5/5/2011

Last time I came to Alhambra on a Saturday I'm assuming there was some sort of party going on because there was a large amount of early 20 somthings in a line that went down the block so I decided not to go. I'm a 50 year old female so I that was not what I had in mind. I was told by a friend they had attended and didn't experience that. This past saturday I decided to attend, no crowd huge crowd. When we stepped in I immediately noticed the elaborate decor/archetecture etc. I don't know how much was spent on it but I would love to be friends with whoever financed it. Service started off a little slow to get seated so my group looked over the menu. Completely no idea what some of the stuff on there was. When we were seated our waitress was helpful enough to explain things on the menu. I went with the shrimp ceaser and """""""". Totally loved. My group seemed to be pretty satisfied with their food except for a couple which always find something to complain about. We caught the beginning of the band playing but decided to call it an early night for church in the morning. more

Ambiance is definitely different 4/29/2011

I went to Alhambra for the first time with a large group for my birthday, I loved it and so did all of my guests. I'm not sure what some of these other reviews are talking about, but I guess with such a large place you can't please everyone and others are just impossible to please. But, my friends were raving to me for days. As for the entertainment and the ambiance it is definitely different, The Spanish Flamenco dancers were something I have never expierenced before. The Belly dancer is super sexy and I was even forced to get up and dance in front of people. (embarassing but funny) It is very busy here and the restaurant was packed after 9pm, people didn't seem to want to leave after there dinner was finished so they could see the show . I would recommend making early reservations to beat the crowd like we did not trying to slip the host a measily twenty like Arron L. The food and drinks were great as well. We ordered bottles of wine for the table and some Sangria. As for the food we ordered the Appetizer platters to share and ordered our own entrees. I had the lamb tagine which was excellent. The people who were a little pickier ordered salads or the chicken and or filet kabobs. The table had no complaints in regards to our food. I beg to differ Lark G. that Reza's is any less expensive unless you want string beans or grilled potatoes. Overall we had a great experience and I will be going back for sure. more

Wonderful ambiance 4/27/2011

The ambiance in this place is wonderful. Some co-workers and I went there for an afterwork gathering and had a blast. Our waitress's name was Ray and I would like to give her a special thanks for making our evening pleasant. She was very attentive to us throughout the night. The Friday night show was spectacular. I was very concerned about the food since I had read some of the reviews before we went there, however all of us loved our food. The appetizers were magnificent. The chef that night ""George"" (Ray told us his name) did an excellent job on everything. We all agreed that it is totally a ""lets go there again"" restaurant. more

It's like a real palace 4/25/2011

That place looked like a real palace - both in terms of size and splendor! Very tasty food and a variety of live entertainment on select nights, including belly dancers, Arabic bands, and salsa lessons! more

I DO recommed this place to all 4/22/2011

Place is decent, my girlfriend and I had dinner there. I thought it was pretty good. The chef came out and said hello to us and asked if we enjoyed the meal, which we did. He brought us a pyrimid which was delightful. I really am surprise how everyone is so friendly, the ladies at the host desk are vey pleasent, our waiter Jim was awesome. I know one thing for sure after reading the reviews, this place is really improving. I DO recommed this place to all. more

The staff was amazing and friendly 4/19/2011

I enjoyed the hummus. it was quite a new experience for me. The staff was amazing and friendly. The manager came around and checked on everyone's table. It was an all around great experience. Definitely goin bak this weekend more

Great surroundings and a nice atmosphere 4/14/2011

Great food, really nice service. Relatively quiet place - great surroundings and a nice atmosphere - been going there for quite some time now and don't intend to stop! more

The food is worth your money 4/11/2011

It is amazing!!! The food is worth your money and more than enough to feed three people with one platter! The entertainment on Friday night was the best! They had flamenco and belly dances with live music and different hours!! more

Loved dancing with the live band 4/6/2011

I came to dance at your venue for the first time on Wednesday and I had such a good time. What a fantastic decor! There was more than adequate space to dance and a live band PLUS people who really KNOW HOW to DANCE and ENJOY it. Can't wait to come back to Alhambra again. more

You feel as if you're in a Moorish palace in Granada, Spain 4/5/2011

The restaurant decor is amazing. You really fell as if you are in a Moorish palace in Granada, Spain. The food was very good. I recommend the Alhambra rice and sauce which are very good. The sauce has a lttle kick to it, which is unusual for middle eastern cuisine. I was there for dinner on a Tuesday night. The service was very fast. We were in and out within an hour. The menu is limited and a little pricey, but overall a very nice experience. I'd recommend going for a special occasion, such as a birthday, or a date when they have live music. more

Entertainment on certain nights is a plus 4/4/2011

Very opulent and a treat for the eyes. Entertainment on certain nights is a plus. more

Food was exotic and delicious 4/1/2011

oh my god! this place is so beautiful, the first time i walked in it i loved it. we went there for a birthday party , we had so much fun, the food was exotic and delicious the service was great and the ambiance was so funny, we danced all the night and we tried to dance like a belly dancer, we had so much fun, we enjoyed our night, this place is really a palace. we'll come back for sure more

Awesome Food! 3/30/2011

Very good atmosphere...and the food is awesome as well! The belly dancer is a lot of fun! more

The ambiance and entertainment is fantastic 3/29/2011

I love the Alhambra palace! Then again, I'm closer to age 50 than 40, or 30. That said, the ambiance and entertainment is fantastic, and the crowd, a nice, clean collection of grown ups. The food is tasty, and the service impressive even in a crowded setting. The interior is reason enough to at least get in there and take a peek! more

Delicious Food 3/25/2011

Very fine, fresh food with great flavors. more
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  • The Scene
    Imposing curb appeal includes copper-clad turrets, glowing red letters and decorated doors--perfect for receiving the nightly phalanx of six-figure cars. The first two rooms...

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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-3pm, 5pm-1am Fri-Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-2am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: West Side, Near West Side
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