The Silver Palm
2.2
- Neighborhood: River West
- 768 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 312-666-9322
The primarily American menu features dishes with railroad-inspired names: Southern Pacific Railways double ginger duck (braised duck with fresh and candied ginger) and the Seaboard Airline Railroad's shrimp and scallop po' boy (deep-fried with pickled green tomatoes and Cajun remoulade). Jackie Fields does double duty as bartender and pastry chef, creating treats including an eclair with praline pastry cream and apple pie.
The bar boasts an extensive selection of bourbon, scotch and tequila. The international wine list features several by-the-glass options.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Ogden and Milwaukee.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 66 Chicago, 56 Milwaukee. Blue Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Private lift inside Milwaukee Avenue entrance.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Bar: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Friday; 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 5 p.m.-midnight Sunday; closed Monday
Kitchen: open until 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; midnight Friday-Saturday; 10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, American Contemporary, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+. Must be over 21 to enter.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat and Theme. Dinner/drinks in the railroad dining car.
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street at Osco.
- Features:
- Late Night
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Can reserve the train car for private parties. Call for details.
- Specialties:
- Double ginger duck, shrimp and scallop po'boy, eclair with praline pastry cream.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 60
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"All Aboard! Disappointment Juction"
lambretta76 from albany park - May 28, 2008
Service was slow and extremely rude. Food was underthought, overpriced ("Po'" is short for poor, not $13 sandwich). Train theme is pounded into ...
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"Dont waste your time. The food..."
W. Gold from Chicago, il - July 22, 2007
Dont waste your time. The food is overpriced Bar food. The Staff is unfriendly. Go to the matchbox for before and after drinks skip the palm and e...
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"The food is great here..."
michelle from Chicago, IL - March 26, 2007
The food is great here - try the ribs, calamari (fried or grilled, both great), chicken, smoked meat sandwich. If the pork sand. not the fried one...
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