Alhambra Palace Restaurant

This Middle Eastern-themed clubstaurant in the West Loop may belong in a grown-up version of Epcot, but it works well for big (and small) groups looking for dinner, entertainment, and a little dancing all in one. Before 8pm, you might be confused walking into the massive restaurant that’s as sleepy as it is filled with Moorish artwork, solid mezze, and huge kabob platters piled high with rice. The food is fine, though the biggest draw is at 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, when dinner is accompanied by belly dances and variety shows. An hour or two later, things really ramp up once the multi-level main dining room turns into a dance party complete with strobe lights and a DJ.

photo credit: Kim Kovacik

photo credit: Kim Kovacik

photo credit: Kim Kovacik

photo credit: Kim Kovacik

photo credit: Kim Kovacik