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Hours
Sun
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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CUISINES
American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
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Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience at Colonial Room, located inside The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. Our restaurant and bar in Oakbrook, IL features elevated American favorites and British-inspired high tea. Join us for alfresco dining, weather permitting.
CUISINES
American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
62 reviews
Excellent
44
Very good
9
Average
3
Poor
4
Terrible
2
Bill C
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • none
My wife and I went here for dinner on Valentine's Day. They handed roses to all the women who came for dinner. The dining room is very large and they have an extensive menu not overpriced. They had an excellent saxophone player during dinner who was a little loud but the staff turned the sound down right away when we asked. All the wait staff were very responsive especially our waiter Miguel. He was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and was nearby whenever we needed anything. We both had the Bookbinder soup which I had n to had in many years and it was delicious. My wife also has a Burata cheese plate with toast again terrific. We had the Bourbon Salmon on a bed of risotto with asparagus - one of the best and most unique salmon dishes I have ever had. All in all a very good experience for us both.
Written February 15, 2023
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Alberto H
Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience, our guest’s feedback is always welcomed. We are thrilled to see you enjoyed your time with us while dinning at the Drake Oak Brook.
We feel very thankful that you chose to dine with us on Valentine's Day. If there is anything you would like to be addressed regarding your experience, please don't hesitate to contact me directly Your comments will help us as we always strive to provide a 5-star experience.
We look forward to having the opportunity to host you soon.
Sincerely,
Alberto H. F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written February 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Compass07388873352
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
My sisters and I went for high tea today at the Colonial Room at the Drake Oak Brook hotel. We were looking for a new and different experience and the Drake Oak Brook did not disappoint. The tea (and hot chocolate) were delicious, as were the variety of tea sandwiches and pastries. Maria was our server, and she was very friendly, efficient and attentive to our needs. She made a fun afternoon with my sisters even more special. I would recommend the High Tea at the Drake to anyone looking for a genteel and lovely experience.
Written July 7, 2023
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Alberto Herrera
Greetings!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We deeply value the feedback from our esteemed guests like you. Your presence has truly been a pleasure. Maria is without a doubt a hardworker and a exceptional example of professionalism! we re delighted to see you and your lovely family enjoyed your time with us as much as we did with you.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to host you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Alberto H. F&B Supervisor aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written July 11, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ourvan
West Chicago41 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
We recently celebrated a special occasion with a private dining room at the Drake Hotel Oak Brook. The food was exceptional, and our hostess Daiva, was most accommodating to our every request, friendly and helpful. Our private server, David, was professional knowledgeable and saw to our every need. The room was beautifully decorated and we loved the privacy. Thank you all for making this a memorable occassion.
Written February 14, 2022
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Lee Hoener
Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful review on your recent dining experience. I will be sure to thank both Daiva and David for taking such great care of your guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Written July 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
13ellezee
Oak Brook238 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
My friend and I treated ourselves to tea in the Colonial Room at the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook where I live. They only serve tea on Sundays so we had to book a month in advance. There is a selection of loose teas (nine choices) and one glass of champagne is included in the $55 cost per person. Pros: plenty of parking, the room decor is attractive (they had decorated for Valentine's Day), and the waitstaff was pleasant and did their best. You can ask for refills on the food, so that's nice. Cons: the food was just mediocre and unimaginative - really nothing special. They bring out the traditional 3-tiered serving tray. The top tier held mini sandwiches: cucumber & hummus, chicken salad, and one other one, which I can't remember. The middle tray held a scone, a brownie slice, and a slice of poundcake, and the third tier included small slices of carrot cake, tiramisu, a few macarons, and cheesecake mini tartlets. The spreads included clotted cream, lemon curd, and three types of jam. The food and drinks were fine but like I said, nothing special or unique. Also, they automatically include a 20% tip on the bill so be careful not to double tip. We were a bit underwhelmed. We love going to tea but don't want to go into the city (expensive parking), so I will be on the lookout for a more special-feeling experience in the suburbs. (Also, it was very noisy and a bit difficult to have a conversation. There were lots of teenagers and young children there).
Written February 6, 2024
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Jane Q Public
4 contributions
May 2024 • family
This afternoon tea was a HUGE disappointment. $90 per person ($75 each and they automatically added a $60 tip to serve 4 people - that they did NOT inform us of until we saw the bill). While the service was good, the meal was horrible! The regular tea sandwiches were stale, and the pastries were nothing special. The vegan tea was atrocious! It consisted of 2 cucumber shaves rolled into circles , and 2 layerings of mushroom, peppers, and zuchini - both "sandwiches" with no bread, no spices, nothing. For vegan dessert: one tiny cake, and a cupcake shell with only berries in it. You think for $90 each that they could have kept the sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap till serving, and for the vegan, included vegan bread, and/or vegan cream cheese (or at least some spices), and a couple of vegan cakes/pies.
Written May 27, 2024
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tracy n
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • none
waited 1/2 hour to be seated, service was terrible- looks like they had one server for 3 igloos. Server didn't appear knowledgeable about menu (ie if potatoes came with steak, bar items), waited a long time for bread, drinks. The food was good, atmosphere was pretty inside the igloo, but not on the outside, very dull, no trees like the picture. Minimum of 200 dollars- so a very expensive night celebrating birthday
Written January 17, 2022
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Lee Hoener
Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your recent igloo experience. On behalf of the team I apologize for the wait to be seated as well as the wait to receive your order. Please know I will be sure to speak with the Food and Beverage team. If you would like to discuss your experience in more detail please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Written February 1, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nicole P
Naperville11 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
What a terrible experience. I made reservations a month in advance to be seated on the exclusive patio only to be bumped to the veranda. I wasn’t even told that I was being relocated, they just seated me on the veranda and when I inquired about it I was told that the patio was reserved for a private event. They never mentioned this when I confirmed my reservation that day prior. Then my husband and I were sat next to a table with a large family celebrating a birthday which was loud and had children running around. After the family calmed down, the private party started making announcements with a very loud microphone. Then they started giving things away, so that every 2 minutes the party started cheering very loudly. Throughout the entire dinner I had a very hard time communicating with my husband; I was seated between the outdoor event and an indoor wedding event, it was like we were just a part of one large, obnoxious party rather than the romantic dinner date that it was intended to be. On top of all of this the service was incredibly slow. I wasn’t even able placed my dinner order until 1.5 hours after we arrived. This is nothing new, my friends a I had very slow service in January when we dined in the igloos. The only enjoyable aspect of this whole experience was that the food was very good. I will never return to the Drake in Oakbrook for another dining experience.
Written August 13, 2022
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Ashley H
Hi Nandricopulos,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback on your dining experience. I sincerely apologize the patio was not open the evening you came to dine and for the slower service experienced. In the rare occurrence the patio is closed for a private event we do our best to alert each reservation of the relocated area, but it appears we fell short this time. I will personally be following up with our team in regards to the slower service you mentioned. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your meal and will share your feedback with the chef. We hope you will consider dining with us again in the future when your travels bring you back to the Oak Brook area.
Sincerely,
Ashley L.
Written August 18, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Amy Z
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
David our waiter was very accommodating for my food allergy at a baby shower I attended here. He went out of his way to make sure the food was safe and prepared separately. Everything was delicious and beautiful!
Written August 13, 2023
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Alberto Herrera
Greetings!
Thank you for your valuable review. We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us enhance our services. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Drake Oak Brook. We truly believe that everyone should enjoy high tea at their own way.
We eagerly anticipate the chance to host you again in the near future. On behalf of our entire staff, David specially, we assure you how much it means to us to see our hard work being perceived and appreciated, we felt honored to be part of your High tea celebrations on such an important ocasion; so for that, we have to say Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience.
Warm regards,
Alberto H.
F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written August 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • friends
We have gone to The Drake 3 times this summer and each time our meals were delicious! The Brussel Sprout salad was amazing and the grilled chicken on top was really juicy and flavorful! The Avocado Toast Points were a fantastic app and the cheesecake was really creamy. The patio has a nice relaxed atmosphere with extremely friendly employees. We had Bobby as our server and he was knowledgeable and very personable! He quickly accommodated our requests and was always checking in, so no waiting for drinks or our check. I highly recommend the Drake!
Written August 13, 2022
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Arthur P
Brookfield2 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
We had Fathers Day Brunch here. The food was excellent, especially the grilled top sirloin and lamb chops, as well as the buffet. Griselda took care of us with unlimited mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. The dining room is lovely and comfortable with a gorgeous terrace.
Written June 16, 2024
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Leigh Ann J
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • family
On December 26 we had lunch in a private igloo outside at the Drake. There were 6 of us total, 3 generations of ladies. The experience was fabulous, food was delicious and we had the very best service from Patricia and Francisco. We cannot thank you enough and highly recommend to anyone looking to get out for an amazing, safe dining experience during this stressful pandemic.
Written December 28, 2020
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Lee Hoener
Dear LeighAnnJ1985,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I am so glad you all had a great time dining in our igloos. I will be sure to personally acknowledge both Patricia and Francisco. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Written January 19, 2021
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Cody B
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • solo
Patricia made my day. I was a little upset when I came into the hotel because I had to wait an hour for my room. Well, I decided to get lunch and she was just so cheerful that it turned my mood around and completely changed my experience. I'm here right now and am thankful that she was helping me.
Give her a raise!!
Written July 15, 2023
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Alberto Herrera
Greetings!
Thank you for your valuable review. We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us enhance our services. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at the Drake Oak Brook.
We eagerly anticipate the chance to host you again in the near future. On behalf of our entire staff, Patricia specially, we assure you how much it means to us to see our hard work being perceived and appreciated.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another memorable experience.
Warm regards,
Alberto H.
F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written July 23, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roger C
Chicago2 contributions
The Colonial Room at The Drake Oak Brook on Valentine’s Day was outstanding. The ambiance was fun with complementary roses for couples, a saxophone player and delicious food with a bonus chocolate heart dessert. The staff was incredible, especially Alberto and Miguel - great service and fantastic customer service. We are a same-sex couple and the staff’s inclusion of us and others of diverse background all felt welcome with open arms. We can’t wait to see them all again in the summer at the outdoor patio, it looks amazing! Thanks gentlemen and thank you to The Drake for a beautiful evening.
Written February 18, 2023
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Alberto H
Hi Roger!
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience, our guest’s feedback is always welcomed. We are always thrilled to have fantastic guests like you. I can assure you that both Miguel and I enjoyed hosting you and our wonderful conversation about food, language, and music! definitively Italian, Spanish and English are beautiful and unique!
Please receive a warm greeting from the whole team to you and your partner!
We look forward to having the opportunity to host you soon, please contact me directly if you're planning in visiting us!
Sincerely,
Alberto H. F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written February 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kathleen M
7 contributions
May 2023 • couples
We had our wedding reception at the Drake 35 years ago. We were happy to see the hotel and restaurants were recently renovated and decided to celebrate our anniversary with friends from that party. The place was welcoming, the staff polite, friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. We ate on the veranda and it was a perfect evening. Thank you for a lovely experience!
Written May 28, 2023
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Alberto Herrera
Dear Kate,
Thank you for your valuable review. We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us enhance our services. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at the Drake Oak Brook.
We eagerly anticipate the chance to host you again in the near future. On behalf of our entire staff we assure you how much it means to us to see our hard work being perceived and appreciated, we felt honored to be part of your anniversary celebration; so for that, we have to say Thank you!
Warm regards,
Alberto H.
F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written May 30, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rocky A
Oak Brook2 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
We celebrated 4th of July the night of the fire works show. Beatrice was our server and she was absolutely amazing never missed a beat and was incredibly pleasant.
We were treated like totality.
Thank you so much.
Written July 9, 2023
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Alberto Herrera
Hello!
Thank you for your valuable review. We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us enhance our services. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at the Drake Oak Brook. We love to see Beatrice expertise and service noticed to the level of treatment you and your lovely family deserves.
We eagerly anticipate the chance to host you again in the near future.
Warm regards,
Alberto H.
F&B Supervisor
aherrera@firsthospitality.com
Written July 11, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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