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

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7
4.7
2459 Reviews
$30 and under
American
52 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610

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7:00 pm
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,459 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
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food, service, and ambiance." Guests praise the fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and cornbread. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "perfect spot" for gatherings. Occasional service delays don't overshadow the "great food and amazing drinks."
2,459 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 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 2 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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  2. Maira

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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 1 day 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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  3. Jeanne VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 1 day 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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  4. Elaine VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 4 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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  5. Erin VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 2 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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  6. Harris

    Chicago9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 4 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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  7. Dominic

    Liverpool5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 4 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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  8. Erica VIP

    Chicago53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dining experience thanks to the kind and helpful wait and service staff…along with delicious dishes the guest who ordered the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage the best he’d ever eaten. My Brussels & kale salad with generous and very tasty! And we all enjoyed the moist and flavorful cornbread. Hope to have reason to return soon! (Next time the hummingbird cake. None of us had room on this visit!)
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Erica, for the heartfelt review! We’re so glad you had a wonderful dining experience and that the shrimp and grits, salad, and cornbread hit the mark. We’ll be ready with that slice of hummingbird cake next time! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  9. Shavonne

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience overall! Highly recommend for any occasion!
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 30 March 2025
    Dear Shavonne, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back for any occasion! Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  10. Bing VIP

    Chicago72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner for 3: butternut squash soup and Cobb salad starters, pepper steak and rack of lamb entrees, sweet potato side; excellent service, pleasant and quiet ambiance.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 30 March 2025
    Dear Bing, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the squash soup, Cobb salad, steak, lamb, and sweet potatoes—what a delicious lineup. We’re happy to hear the service and ambiance made your dinner even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, 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 2459 OpenTable diners.

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

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52 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Between Clark & Dearborn Streets
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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