Alhambra Palace Restaurant

GOOD Food, GREAT Show, LOTS of LADIES, LADIES\r plenty of FUN!!!!!! more

Was there last night for a birthday celebration.\r I can honestly say this place is FUN. We enjoyed the dinner which consisted of the Alhambra Platter, while we ENJOYED the Flamenco, and the BELLY DANCER\r after that we danced some salsa (must admit had to have a lesson before I started to really dance)\r Must say I, We had a fun night !!!!! I'll will be back! more

cool to take a girl on a date, but damn. Pros: Cool joint Cons: service could be better more

What an interesting place. We went there for the food and to watch the belly dancing. Well, let me start by saying, the food was nothing to write about, very expensive, service was ok, ordinary.\r This place lacks enthusiasm. The show was nice.\r I don't know, something about this place just turned me off. Can't shake it. more

An experience was definitely one I wish we had never experienced. Commencing by waiting for our table for more that 30 minutes. We waited at the bar, the bartender was a total witch, not once did she smile,very rude, not a ""what can I get for you, but a ""what do you want"" classy place huh ( mind you during all this she and I assume it was the mgr (tall husky young gentleman) were busy talking about plans after closing. Well we finally got our table,we ordered WOW , very small portions, the hummus for 5 of us was served on a coffee plate and only two pitas cut in half, we ask for more pitas , were brought one cut in half. OK, move on to the entre\r we order chicken kabob, tons of rice and only 4 tiny pcs of chicken. Lamb tangine, was all fat, very greasy. Mixed plattter was good I must admit, Then we asked for a glass of water, it smelled like eggs. We complained to our server, think her name was \r Asa (isha), she mumble"" thats why I don't eat here"" Way to go. I tried to complained to the mgr ( young guy), just as I started to tell him the problems he walked away. We have never felt so INSULTED, ROBBED. I will not say, not to go there, I say, if you feel you need to be screwed, go there, you definitely will be. Cons: Everything more

Well much to my amazement, if I didn't see it with my own eyes I would never believe it, this place is a circus I don't know where to be it began , first by having to wait approximatedly 40 minutes for a table and asking for a drink at the bar which I never recieved. Then we were seated, where I lost my hearing, I could hardly hear myself speak, I asked for the manager which was a young fellow with no knowledge of what he was doing, totally confused, (he actually looked scared), to change our sitting, he could not accommodate us, so we left, Cannot grade the food, didn't get that far. more

Went there ate, got sick, wont go back\r Need I say more!!!!!!!! Worst experience of my life.\r Do not go there. Cons: Everything, service slow more

Me and my boyfriend went to Alhambra On Valentine?s day.\r We were seated at a table with a pretty good view to the stage and came right on time to catch the belly dancer show which was excellent. \r 45 minutes later - the belly dancer has finished her performance - we still haven?t been greeted !!! Finally a server came to our table and took our pre-set 5 course meal order ($105 per person!!!)\r As for the appetizers - The tinniest sampler of hummus and babaganush - were served w/o pita bread and were ridiculously small. We asked two different people (since our server was nowhere to be found) to get us some pita bread - without any success. \r It took FOREVER for ALL the courses to be served. \r The food was ok but the service was awful!!! In fact it was so bad that we saw 2 different couples from the tables next to us just get up and leave!!! \r By the time we finished our desert,the only thing we wanted to do is get the hell out of there !\r I?ve worked as a server in a restaurant not too long ago , and trust me? I KNOW how it is when its packed and everyone is running around like crazy trying to get everything out for their table, and I perfectly aware that on a busy night its absolutely impossible to get 100% good service sometimes not even 50% - which would be perfectly fine with me but 1%??? For a $225.00 bill??? That is just unheard of! I?ve always tipped 20% or more from the bill in every restaurant I went to- even if the service wasn?t that great , but this time I just couldn?t get my self to leave $50 tip for the most terrible service!!!\r Our plan was to spend a wonderful romantic night in a fancy restaurant and maybe continue our night at the upstairs dance floor or a different club , but at 12:30 when we finally finished dinner - the only thing we wanted to do is forget about that night and the $250 we threw away in Alhambra - the Moroccan palace?.\r Pros: Beautifull place, amazing decor Cons: Horrible service more

OMG what a place, the place is amazing never seen anything like it. We had reservations for 8, we were seated within 10 minutes. The show was good, people seem to really enjoy it cause one guy from the audience tried to go on stage and give a dance, which I thought was really awesome cause this place made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed. our meal was great, we ordered the lamb and the surf and turf which was awesome (reasonable priced) service was good, our server was Roy he is fast and really knows his stuff. Only thing I really wish they had frozen drinks and not so much the mixes, ( I really like frozen pina coladas) I hear they have salsa dancing, plannig on coming back for that. \r I really like this place I'll be back...... more

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 started out with a nice flamenco show which we really enjoyed. Our waiter, however, was totally inexperienced. In fact, he wasn't even wearing the waiting staff clothing, which makes me think he was either new or temping because they were short-staffed. He didn't even tell us the specials and he had to look at the menu to see how to spell the drink I ordered! The appetizers and drinks came in a timely manner and both tasted great. From then on the service went down hill. Once another waiter knocked a menu out of my dad's hand and a few minutes later spilled a drink all over his nice suit. Then, we waited 45 minutes for our food, only for the waiter to tell us it wasn't ready due to a ""kitchen confusion"" whatever that meant. By then, my mother was so mad she told him she didn't want the food anymore so I didn't get to taste the lamb shank I ordered! All he did was apologize and kept repeating that it wasn't his fault, which is useless to the angry hungry customer. No manager came to rectify the situation. The belly dancer was probably hired only for her looks, because her dancing at best looked like she was seizing. The decor was beautiful but prices were jacked up to pay for it and for the show. Needless to say we felt my dad's birthday was ruined and I don't think I ever want to go back there again. Pros: Good flamenco show and arabic singers, tasty appetizers Cons: Too expensive, horrible belly dancer, the service is absolutely appalling more

I was there this past Saturday, what an amazing place. Food was great not costly for the quality and quantity. Service was great. I highly Recommend this place to everyone. ITS a MUST!!!!!!! more

My wife is from Brazil where Arabic food seems to be more popular than here in the States and she's also a very good belly dancer, so even though I was originally looking for an authentic Brazilian ?Churaqueria?, I thought we'd give this place a try instead. Personally, I thought the ambience was nice, the entertainment was pretty good (especially the main chic that was belly dancing), but the food & drinks were just okay in my opinion. My wife however, absolutely loved the place and wants to go there again. Although she didn't seem very excited about the food, my guess is that the ambience, along with the flamenco/belly dancers won her over. All in all, not a too bad of a place to have your wife drag you to. It?s cheaper than a Churaqueria (although that?s not saying much) and your date will be entertained. Pros: Ambience and nice view of Chicago's downtown. Cons: Don't want to turn it into a Gentlemans Club, but they need to hire more and hotter belly dancers more

This restaurant was recommended by some friends but it was very disappointing. The customer service was poor and the food was average at best. Upon making reservations over the phone we were not told that we could be made to still wait even with reservations due to the performances that happen on Friday and Saturday nights. There was no real way of knowing when your table is available. From what we witnessed and experienced, you just keep badgering the hostess unti you are sitted. I ordered a trio of kibobs; however asked them to substitue the shrimp for more chicken as I am deadly allergic to seafood (I explained this to my waitress). When the food came out my friend who was with us noticed that there was shrimp on my dish but the waitress quickly moved the tray and then moved it back after she had one of the bus boys take the shrimp off my plate by hand. My friend witnessed the entire thing and thankfully because I would be writing this reveiw from the hospital. All of our food was luke warm. Pros: The decor is beautiful Cons: Poor customer service, Food would be better serviced hot not luke warm more

Ok as i walked to the Alhambra i was stunned with the decor,looking at menu i was like i can eat some Moroccan food,after i ordered and food arived it was SHOC of my life,what suppose to be Moroccan Tagine it was everything but what it stated on the menu,i was VERY dispointed.I asked the aitress is there any Moroccan working here,so i can ask about this (strange dish) she was no there is only one turkish,what...Turkish guy cooking what suppose to be MOROCCAN DISH,i was offended,that was my first and last time there.By the way im Moroccan,i know how Moroccan Tagine suppose to be like.\r NOT GOOD PLACE TO EAT MOROCCAN FOOD AT ALL,they are lying on their menus. more

Menu is great. Prices are a bit high, but the food is good and portions are ample so it feels like a good deal. The decor is stunning and over the top. Even the rest rooms are beautiful. I've never had bad service. We've been fortunate to get Georgana on multiple occasions. She's the best in town. \r \r The entertainment varies. On one occasion we were listening to Ramsey Lewis' sons. Which was nice. They were very talented. We've seen and been amazed by the belly dancing. And we've experienced the flamenco dancers. Never had a bad time here.\r \r Late night, this is a fun crowd. Especially if the belly dancers have been working it previously in the night. A lot of people are on the dance floor, and inhibitions are left at the door. It's a great time, a gorgeous space, and a beautiful crowd. Pros: Can be very posh and romantic. Cons: Valet parking is a tad expensive, but they are polite. more

Al Hambra Palace is truly an amazing restaraunt. If you want great authentic middle eastern cuisine this is the place to come. They are other mom and pop places out there and this is definatly not one of them. But this place is bigger and better than any arabic food in the city. I bring my cousins when they come from lebanan, and wow they love it. ITs so great and the service was great too, from the valet at the door to the hostess and wait staff. Again excellent food, great for a fun date too, also great entertainment, it really starts from the people, moves on with the excellent food, and ends with a great entertaining night, They give great portions as well, and it is not too expensive. You get to be the biggest and best by serving, the best food, and Alhambra really does. Pros: Portions of the incredible food are generous, beatiful ambience Cons: really arent any i can think of, i mean this place is really good more

I can understand if the establishment call themselves ""Palace"" for its nice decor, and authentic imports that could really be enjoyed by urban patrons of a lovely and sophisticated city such as Chicago. However, Alhambra really should be some kind of a cultural museum for its architectural ambiance and NOT because for their food or service! The whole management and staff are so disorganized. We went there for an anniversary celebration for my aged parents; and we also had reservations for 9 people, and they made us STILL wait for an hour and 15 minutes in a very long slow-moving line?! Why do they take reservations then! The acoustics of the place was very loud, I couldn't hear myself talk to the person next to me. Entertainment is fine, but we would've enjoyed it more if our food was in front of us. We were served almost an hour and a half AFTER ordering, and several servers brought foods that weren't our orders. By the time we finally got our orders, it was cold?! The owner of the establishment was walking around, as pointed out by our waiter. He was some surgeon who happens to own the restaurant. We noticed he frequented the table next to ours. I'm sure they were being treated with kid gloves. I think the surgeon should stick to hospitals, and find another hobby because the restaurant business is just as serious to run as saving some sick person's life! To be honest, and with some concern where money is spent in this economically challenged times, find another middle east/Arabic fusion place. High, high price should mean high quality food with service unsurpassed! more

This is the place for GREAT FOOD, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, and lot of FUN\r this is the place to be at for all of the above. Went there on Friday for Salsa night, lots\r of fun, nice looking girls there, dance all night..... more

What a difference a year makes, I visited when it recently opened service was awful, but now WOW food is GREAT, service was great, we were greet ed by a young polite host. Our server was well informed about food that was being serve. I just cannot believe how much this place has improve. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant to everyone more

This restaraunt brings together all the things any one would like to find in a restaraunt. The food is exceptional and the ambience is amazing. The arabic cusine is top notch, the entertainment is always amazing. This is a beatiful restaraunt with amazing decor, food is excellent, priced well, portions are generous and service is fast and friendly. This is truly an amazing resaraunt and it always makes for a beatiful night out. Pros: FOOD, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, SERVICE PORTIONS, AMBIENCE, Romantic Atmosphere for a Date too Cons: N/A more