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Alhambra Palace Restaurant

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Large, high-energy Latin bands with jammin' horn sections play regularly at this Moorish-styled Middle Eastern restaurant and club, one of the most popular dance clubs in Chicago. Even if you don't want to dance, you'll enjoy hearing bands play tango, swing dance, cha cha, Kizomba, bachata, salsa and many other styles of music. The well-dressed crowd spins and moves around to the beats. The bands at their famous Tuesday night salsa dancing party are some of the best Latin bands in Chicago, but dancing doesn't start till at least 9 p.m.. If you eat dinner at Alhambra on Friday or Saturday nights, where they have a Mediterranean menu, you can stay and listen to the band (and dance, if you'd like) for free.

Address:

1240 W Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
3126669555

Hours:

Lunch: Monday to Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Brunch: Sunday Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 2:00am*,
Saturday 5:00pm - 3:00am* Late Menu served after 12:00am

Website:

alhambrapalacerestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert

Live Music: "Dress to impress. The crowd is dressed up for salsa dancing."

Best for Live Music Because: Go early, before their Tuesday night shows, and there are free dance lessons available.

Main Menu
- Signature Item
  
  Alhambra Platter
  
  hicken kabob, beef kabob, beef shawarma, kefta kabob and grilled vegetables served over basmati rice. ($58.00)
- Entrees
  
  Beef Shawarma
  
  Beef marinated in chef's secret blend of spices then layered and cooked shawarma style topped with onions and sumac and served with basmatic rice and tahini sauce. ($22.00)
  
  Chicken Shawarma
  
  Chicken marinated in chef's secret blend of spices then layered and cooked shawarma styple topped with onions and sumac and served with basmati rice and tahini sauce. ($22.00)
  
  Kefta Kabob
  
  Fresh seasoned ground beef and lamb, skewered and grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables. ($23.00)
  
  Chicken Kabob
  
  Chicken breast marinated in lemon, oregano, and garlic then grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables. ($22.00)
  
  Lamb Kabob
  
  Wisconsin free range lamb marinated and grilled to perfection. Served over basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables. ($27.00)
  
  Shrimp Kabob
  
  Gulf jumbo shrimp marinated in our blend of spices, charcoal grilled and served over basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables. ($27.00)
  
  Filet Kabob
  
  Nebraskan filet of angus beef grilled to order and served over basmati rice and seasonal grilled vegetables. ($27.00)
  
  Chicken Tandouri
  
  Boneless half chicken, grilled tandouri style, served over beriani rice, diced vegetables in a mild curry sauce. ($22.00)
  
  Lamb Tagine
  
  Baby lamb shank cooked in sun-dried prunes, apricot, green beans and saffron sauce. Served over homemade couscous. ($25.00)
  
  Paella
  
  Traditional south of Spain seafood dish made with shrimp, scallops, mussels, and fresh salmon slow cooked with saffron rice. ($28.00)
  
  Penne Alfredo
  
  Penne pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce and tossed with grilled mushrooms. ($19.00)
  
  Tunisian Salmon
  
  Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled with a touch of saffron and smothered in a caper sauce, served over couscous and vegetables. ($24.00)
  
  Chilean Sea Bass
  
  Fresh sea bass filet seared to perfection, served over vegetable ratatouille and garlic mashed potatoes then topped with our delicious herb and sun-dried tomato sauce. ($28.00)
  
  Lamb Chops
  
  Grilled premium Colorado rack of lamb topped with a rosemary sauce, served with carponatta mashed potatoes. ($34.00)
  
  Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
  
  Slow cooked in onions, tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, fresh basil and the slightest essence of cinnamon. ($22.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  10 oz. prime Prime Filet mignon grilled to order then topped with a mushroom sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes. ($35.00)
  
  Bone In Rib-Eye
  
  16 oz. Prime Nebraskan bone in rib-eye. Grilled to preference topped with a mushroom, rosemary and beef reduction sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes. ($39.00)
  
  Veal Chop
  
  Grilled 16 oz. Wisconsin- free-range baby veal chop topped with gorgonzola cheese and an herb demi-glaze served over mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables. ($42.00)
- Sides
  
  Rice
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Couscous
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sauteed Vegetables
  
  ($6.00)
- Appetizers
  
  Kishke
  
  Yogurt mixed with bulgur, roasted chili peppers, garlic and walnuts. Drizzled with olive oil. ($8.00)
  
  Soup De Jour
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Lentil Soup
  
  Served with caramelized onions and pita croutons. ($6.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  Chick peas mixed with onions, garlic, and spices. Friend and served with a light tahini sauce. ($6.00)
  
  Batata Aioli
  
  Fried Idaho potatoes seasoned with garlic and coriander seeds, served with a garlic aioli sauce. ($8.00)
  
  Hummus
  
  Classic chick pea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil. ($8.00)
  
  Kibbeh
  
  Spicy ground meat mixed with caramelized onions and pine nuts. Stuffed into a bulgur shell then fried. ($8.00)
  
  Dolmeh
  
  Tender grape leaves filled with rice, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs. ($8.00)
  
  Baba Ganoush
  
  Smokey roasted eggplant mixed with fresh tomatoes, onion, mint and walnuts. Garnished with pomegranate pearls. ($8.00)
  
  Rolled Eggplant Picatta
  
  Fried flour dusted slices of eggplant rolled with a herbed goat cheese. Topped with a Moroccan tomato sauce. ($10.00)
  
  Grilled Sea Scallops
  
  Seared jumbo sea scallops with lemon and garlic drizzled with a balsamic reduction. ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp Charmula
  
  Jumbo gulf shrimp marinated in garlic, cloves, coriander and cumin then sauteed with lemon and garlic. ($14.00)
  
  Mutable
  
  Smoked roasted eggplant blended with garlic, tahini and a touch of olive oil. ($9.00)
  
  Mezza Platter
  
  Tapas style platter with hummus, mutable, kishke, falafel, dolmeh, kebbeh, mixed pickles and olives, feta cheese and tabouli. ($50.00)
- Salads
  
  Fattoush Salad
  
  Classic Middle Eastern salad made with bell peppers, tomatoes, radish, cucumber, fresh mint and scallions tossed in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. ($9.00)
  
  Alhambra Caprese Salad
  
  Fresh mozzarella, steak tomatoes, and fried eggplant topped with basil, olive oil and a touch of balsamic reduction. ($10.00)
  
  Greek Salad
  
  Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, Kalamata olives and feta cheese tossed in Greek dressing. ($9.00)
  
  Insalata Arabica
  
  Finely chopped tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, fresh parsley and mint with an olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. ($8.00)
  
  Tabouli
  
  Refreshing Middle Eastern salad with fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion and bulgur with a lemon-olive oil dressing. ($9.00)
- Sweet Licks
  
  Lava Cake
  
  Served with raspberry sauce and vanilla gelato. ($8.00)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Authentic Italian dessert. A layer of creamy custard set atop espresso-soaked ladyfingers. ($8.00)
  
  Raspberry Cheesecake
  
  Served with raspberry sauce and topped with fresh raspberries. ($8.00)
  
  Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  Served with raspberry sauce and vanilla gelato. ($8.00)
  
  Baklava
  
  Sweet pastry made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup. ($6.00)
  
  Crème Brule
  
  Classic French dessert consisting of a custard topped with caramelized sugar. ($8.00)
  
  Gelato
  
  Vanilla, pistachio, and saffron. ($8.00)
  
  Dessert Trio
  
  Mini raspberry cheese cake, chocolate brownie, and cannoli. ($8.00)
Alhambra Room Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Hummus
  
  Classic chick pea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil ($9.00)
  
  Baba Ganoush
  
  Smokey roasted eggplant mixed with fresh tomatoes, onion, mint and walnuts, garnished with pomegranate pearls ($9.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  Chick peas mixed with onions, garlic, and spices, fried and served with a light tahini sauce ($7.00)
  
  Dolmeh
  
  Tender grape leaves filled with rice, onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs ($9.00)
  
  Kibbeh
  
  Spicy ground meat mixed with caramelized onion and pine nuts Stuffed into a bulgur shell then fried ($10.00)
  
  Rolled Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs
  
  Fried flour dusted eggplant topped with fresh tomato sauce and parmesan cheese ($10.00)
  
  Mutable
  
  Smoked roasted eggplant blended with garlic, tahini and a touch of olive oil ($9.00)
  
  Shrimp Charmula
  
  Jumbo gulf shrimp marinated in garlic, cloves, coriander and cumin then sauteed with lemon and garlic ($14.00)
  
  Pan Seared Scallops
  
  Seared jumbo sea scallops with lemon and garlic drizzled with a balsamic reduction ($15.00)
- Salads
  
  Tabouli
  
  Refreshing Middle Eastern salad with fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion and bulgur with a lemon-olive oil dressing ($10.00)
  
  Fattoush Salad
  
  Classic Middle Eastern salad made with bell peppers, tomatoes, radish, cucumber, fresh mint, scallions, and pita bread chips tossed in a home-made lemon olive oil vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Caprese Alhambra Salad
  
  Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese with mixed baby tomatoes and fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar ($10.00)
  
  Alhambra Baby Green Salad
  
  Baby mixed greens salad, mixed with jumbo raisins, caramelized walnuts, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese, in special olive oil and lemon juice dressing ($10.00)
  
  Classic Caesar Salad
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Mezza Platter
  
  Tapas style, Hummus, Mutable, Kishkeh, Falafel, Dolmeh, Kibbeh, Mixed olives, Feta cheese, Tabbouleh ($50.00)
  
  Lentil Soup
  
  Served with caramelized onions and pita croutons ($7.00)
- Entrees
  
  Chicken Shwarma
  
  Chicken marinated in chef's secret blend of spices then layered and cooked shwarma style topped with onions and sumac and served with basmati rice and tahini sauce ($23.00)
  
  Chicken Tagine
  
  Baby chicken cooked in sundried prunes, apricot, green beans and saffron sauce Served over homemade couscous ($23.00)
  
  Kefta Kabob
  
  Fresh seasoned ground beef and lamb, skewered, grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables ($24.00)
  
  Lamb Kabob
  
  Wisconsin farms lamb marinated in chef's blend of spices, grilled to perfection served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables ($27.00)
  
  Chicken Kabob
  
  Chicken breast marinated in lemon, oregano and garlic then grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetable ($23.00)
  
  Filet Kabob
  
  10oz Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon grilled to order and served over basmati rice and seasonal grilled vegetables ($27.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  10oz Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon grilled to order then topped with a mushroom sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes ($35.00)
  
  NY Strip Steak with Mixed Vegetables
  
  Certified Angus Beef Strip Steak served with chef's hand craft mashed potato and fresh mixed sauteed vegetables ($30.00)
  
  Lamb Tagine
  
  Baby Lamb Shank cooked in sundried prunes, apricot, green beans and saffron sauce. Served over homemade couscous ($26.00)
  
  Lamb Chops ala Alhambra
  
  Colorado baby rack of lamb with chef's special pistachio crust cooked to perfection Served with our signature mashed potatoes and asparagus ($34.00)
  
  Chilean Sea Bass Escabeche
  
  Served with couscous and zucchini ($29.00)
  
  Tunisian Salmon with Couscous
  
  Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled with a touch of saffron and smothered in a caper sauce, served with couscous and vegetables ($25.00)
  
  Paella
  
  Traditional south of Spain seafood dish made with shrimp, scallops, mussels and fresh salmon slow cooked with saffron sauce ($29.00)
  
  Moroccan Vegetables Tagine
  
  Slow cooked in: onions, tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, fresh basil and the slightest essence of cinnamon ($23.00)
  
  Penne Alfredo or Pomodoro
  
  Chef's signature penne pasta with Creamy Alfredo sauce or fresh tomato sauce ($20.00)
  
  Alhambra Platter (For 2)
  
  Chicken kabob, Beef Kabob, Chicken Shwarma, Kefta kabob and grilled vegetables served with basmati rice ($58.00)
- Sides
  
  Rice
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Couscous
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sauteed Vegetables
  
  ($6.00)
Babylon Room Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Hummus
  
  Classic chick pea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Baba Ganoush
  
  Smokey roasted eggplant mixed with fresh tomatoes, onion, mint and walnuts, garnished with pomegranate pearls ($7.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  Chick peas mixed with onions, garlic and spices, fried and served with a light tahini sauce ($6.00)
  
  Dolmeh
  
  Tender grape leaves filled with rice, onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs ($5.00)
  
  Kibbeh
  
  Spicy ground meat mixed with caramelized onion and pine nuts, stuffed into a bulgur shell then fried ($8.00)
  
  Rolled Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs
  
  Fried flour dusted eggplant topped with fresh tomato sauce and parmesan cheese ($8.00)
  
  Mutable
  
  Smoked roasted eggplant blended with garlic, tahini and a touch of olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Shrimp Charmula
  
  Jumbo gulf shrimp marinated in garlic, cloves, coriander and cumin then sauteed with lemon and garlic ($12.00)
  
  Pan Seared Scallops
  
  Seared jumbo sea scallops with lemon and garlic drizzled with a balsamic reduction ($12.00)
- Salads & Soups
  
  Tabouli
  
  Refreshing Middle Eastern salad with fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion and bulgur with a lemon-olive oil dressing ($7.00)
  
  Fattoush Salad
  
  Classic Middle Eastern salad made with bell peppers, tomatoes, radish, cucumber, fresh mint, scallions, and pita bread chips tossed in a home-made lemon olive oil vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Caprese Alhambra Salad
  
  Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese with mixed baby tomatoes and fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar ($7.00)
  
  Alhambra Baby Green Salad
  
  Baby mixed greens salad, mixed with jumbo raisins, caramelized walnuts, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese, in special olive oil and lemon juice dressing ($7.00)
  
  Classic Caesar Salad
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Mezza Platter
  
  Tapas style, Hummus, Mutable, Kishkeh, Falafel, Dolmeh, Kibbeh, Mixed olives, Feta cheese, Tabbouleh ($38.00)
  
  Lentil Soup
  
  Served with caramelized onions and pita croutons ($5.00)
- Entrees
  
  Chicken Shwarma
  
  Chicken marinated in chef's secret blend of spices then layered and cooked shwarma style topped with onions and sumac and served with basmati rice and tahini sauce ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Tagine
  
  Baby chicken cooked in sundried prunes, apricot, green beans and saffron sauce Served over homemade couscous ($17.00)
  
  Kefta Kabob
  
  Fresh seasoned ground beef and lamb, skewered, grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables ($17.00)
  
  Lamb Kabob
  
  Wisconsin farms lamb marinated in chef's blend of spices, grilled to perfection served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables ($19.00)
  
  Chicken Kabob
  
  Chicken breast marinated in lemon, oregano and garlic then grilled and served with basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables ($16.00)
  
  Filet Kabob
  
  Certified Angus Beef Filet, cut into cubes, grilled to perfection, served over basmati rice and seasonal vegetables ($21.00)
  
  Kabob Combination
  
  Choose any two kabob skewers, served with rice and vegetables ($16.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  6oz Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon grilled to order then topped with a mushroom sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes ($24.00)
  
  NY Strip Steak with Mixed Vegetables
  
  Certified Angus Beef Strip Steak served with chef's hand craft mashed potato and fresh mixed sauteed vegetables ($25.00)
  
  Lamb Tagine
  
  Baby Lamb Shank cooked in sundried prunes, apricot, green beans and saffron sauce. Served over homemade couscous ($19.00)
  
  Lamb Chops ala Alhambra
  
  Colorado baby rack of lamb with chef's special pistachio crust cooked to perfection. Served with our signature mashed potatoes and asparagus ($26.00)
  
  Chilean Sea Bass Escabeche
  
  Served with couscous and zucchini ($24.00)
  
  Tunisian Salmon with Couscous
  
  Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled with a touch of saffron and smothered in a caper sauce, served with couscous and vegetables ($21.00)
  
  Paella
  
  Traditional south of Spain seafood dish made with shrimp, scallops, mussels and fresh salmon slow cooked with saffron sauce ($23.00)
  
  Moroccan Vegetables Tagine
  
  Slow cooked in: onions, tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, fresh basil and the slightest essence of cinnamon ($16.00)
  
  Penne Alfredo or Pomodoro
  
  Chef's signature penne pasta with Creamy Alfredo sauce or fresh tomato sauce ($14.00)
  
  Alhambra Platter (For 2)
  
  Chicken kabob, Beef Kabob, Chicken Shwarma, Kefta kabob and grilled vegetables served with basmati rice ($58.00)
  
  Fish of the Day
- Sides
  
  Rice
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Couscous
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sauteed Vegetables
  
  ($6.00)
Dessert Menu
- Alhambra Desserts
  
  Lava Cake
  
  Served with raspberry sauce and vanilla gelato ($8.00)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Authentic Italian dessert; Layer of creamy custard set atop espresso -soaked ladyfingers ($8.00)
  
  Lemon Raspberry Meringue Tart
  
  Served with raspberry sauce ($9.00)
  
  Kunafa
  
  Served with hot syrup ($8.00)
  
  Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  Served with raspberry sauce and vanilla gelato ($8.00)
  
  Baklava
  
  Sweet pastry made of fila pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup ($7.00)
  
  Crème Brulee
  
  Classic French dessert consisting of a custard, topped with caramelized sugar ($8.00)
  
  Gelato
  
  Vanilla, Pistachio and Chocolate ($8.00)
  
  Alhambra Chef's Trio Dessert
  
  Chef's selection of mini desserts ($8.00)

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