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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7
4.7
2462 Reviews
$30 and under
American
52 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms.

Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.

For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef De Juan
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Door Kitchen's upstairs dining room is available for private events of up to 56 people for a seated dinner or 75 people for a standing cocktail reception. For a buyout of the whole restaurant up to 85; for a seated dinner divided between both dining rooms. Patio seats 80 and 120 for a standing cocktail reception.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Between Clark & Dearborn Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet available the following days:Wednesday-Friday 4pm-8:30pmSaturday & Sunday 9am-8:30pm
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Trains to Clark/Division stop#22 Clark Street Bus#36 Broadway Bus
  • Entertainment
    No
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,462 people are saying

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "exceptional service." The ambiance is cozy, perfect for conversation, and the outdoor patio is a charming spot for brunch. Standout dishes include the fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and cornbread. Highly recommended for any occasion.
2,462 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. Sat on patio in the back. Food was very good and staff was friendly. Overall a great experience
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded today
    Thank you, Kimberly! We're so glad you enjoyed the patio, the food, and the warm service. It means a lot to hear your visit was such a great experience. We hope to see you again very soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  2. Tom VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Moved to the neighborhood, maybe 8 months ago, this was our 3rd visit.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Tom! We’re so glad to hear this visit hit the mark—especially that the fried chicken delivered! We truly appreciate you giving us another shot and are happy the experience made up for the last one. Can’t wait to have you back again soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  3. Michelle

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent chicken , corn bread along with the shrimp & grits. Server was very knowledgeable and friendly.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Michelle! We’re so glad you enjoyed the chicken, cornbread, and shrimp and grits—and that your server made the experience even better. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  4. Sean

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty. Small, cozy atmosphere. Good place for conversation
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Sean! We're glad you enjoyed the food and found the cozy atmosphere just right for conversation. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  5. Maira

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and experience were amazing! They gave us a lime pie after our lunch ☺️
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Maira! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience—and that the key lime pie hit the spot! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  6. Jeanne VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were beautifully prepared. The deviled eggs and cornbread are wonderful with drinks or as appetizers. The shrimp and grits were tasty with the sausage adding some zest. The service was spot on. If you actuallly want to have a conversation with your dinner companions this is a great spot.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Jeanne! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cocktails, deviled eggs, cornbread, and shrimp and grits. It means a lot to know the service and ambiance added to a great evening. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  7. Elaine VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible foood and ambiance in the sun room! It does get a bit loud out there, and I think servers who are serving the sun room should not be between inside and outside as it makes for a bit of a longer time waiting, but overall great experience! the chicken sandwich is incredible
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Elaine, for the kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance in the sunroom—especially the chicken sandwich! We appreciate your note on the service flow and will definitely keep it in mind. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  8. Erin VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great Sunday brunch spot! We sat outside in the patio and it was heated so good for a cold spring day. Chicken sandwich was a bit dry but the cocktails and outdoor patio were a great vibe! I LOVED the shrimp and grits and the service was great!
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Erin! We’re so glad you enjoyed brunch on the patio and that the service, cocktails, and shrimp and grits hit the spot. We appreciate your feedback on the chicken sandwich and will pass it along to the team. Can’t wait to have you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  9. Harris

    Chicago9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place with delicious food. Temperature was hard to control and birds in enclosed patio was only downside
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Harris, for the kind words and helpful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food and overall vibe. We hear you on the patio temperature and birds—thank you for pointing that out. We’re always working to improve the experience and hope to welcome you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  10. Dominic

    Liverpool5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff. Gave great recommendations on wine and food choices. Lovely atmosphere, we had a really enjoyable meal here
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Dominic, for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, the meal, and the thoughtful recommendations from our team. It means a lot to hear you had such a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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FAQs

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-4000.

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is rated 4.7 stars by 2462 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

52 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Between Clark & Dearborn Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available the following days:Wednesday-Friday 4pm-8:30pmSaturday & Sunday 9am-8:30pm
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Trains to Clark/Division stop#22 Clark Street Bus#36 Broadway Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef De Juan
  • Entertainment
    No
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Door Kitchen's upstairs dining room is available for private events of up to 56 people for a seated dinner or 75 people for a standing cocktail reception. For a buyout of the whole restaurant up to 85; for a seated dinner divided between both dining rooms. Patio seats 80 and 120 for a standing cocktail reception.
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