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

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.6
4.6
2451 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
  • 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 2,451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden offers a warm, inviting ambiance with "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "fried chicken," "braised beef," and "sweet potato side." The outdoor garden is "magical," perfect for alfresco dining. Highlights include "creative comfort foods" and "amazing drinks," making it a "must-visit" in Chicago.
2,451 Reviews
  1. Shavonne

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Bing VIP

    Chicago72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  3. Iain

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, service and ambience - highly recommend.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Iain, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  4. Kristopher

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. The lamb was to die for!! My wife had the salmon and loved it as well. Would definitely come back
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Kristopher, Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the lamb and that your wife loved the salmon. It means a lot to know you’d come back—we’ll be ready to welcome you both again soon! Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  5. Nada VIP

    Chicago89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu contains a great assortment of traditional and more creative dishes. The prices are very reasonable, and the portions are very large. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The outdoor garden is very pleasant. Altogether: a very, very nice restaurant.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Nada, Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety on our menu, generous portions, and the warm service from our team. It’s wonderful to hear the garden added to your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  6. Cathy

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good friends getting together who haven’t seen each other for five years need a restaurant where we can talk and enjoy great food and amazing drinks. That is exactly what we had. It was a wonderful experience, we did not feel rushed, and everyone was so accommodating. Thank you!
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Cathy, We’re honored to have been part of such a special reunion! It’s so great to hear you and your friends felt welcomed, unrushed, and well taken care of. Thank you for sharing this kind note—we’d love to host you again anytime. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  7. MarJo VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exceptional. Food was delicious and innovative
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, MarJo, for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the service and found the food both delicious and innovative. Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  8. Patri

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the ambiance is cozy! Service was a bit slow because of a large party upstairs but otherwise good.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Patri, for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and cozy ambiance. We appreciate your patience with the service and will work on improving consistency, even during busy moments. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  9. Michael

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After making reservations well in advance, we were shown to the worst table in the restaurant, right across from the door to the patio. Every time the door opened a blast of cold air chilled our table. Our waitress was slow to recognize our table. The restaurant is small, quaint and lovely. We enjoyed our appetizer but then asked to move between courses as we were freezing. Our entrees arrived and the waitress had ordered the pork for me when I had asked for the beef. This was quickly remedied and it was delicious. Before we were finished with our entrees the waitress asked if we wanted dessert. We said no thank you. We were immeadiately given the bill, again, all while still eating our entrees! I would go back, and give it another try, just no time soon.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Michael, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the seating, order mix-up, and rushed service—it’s not the experience we aim to provide. I appreciate you noting the highlights, and we’d love the chance to make it right. Please feel free to reach out to our manager, Jovani, through our website or by phone. We hope to welcome you back for a much better visit. Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

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  10. Christa

    Shreveport2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was fantastic at Blue Door. Drinks and food were amazing!
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Christa, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed brunch—great food and drinks always make for a perfect visit. 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 4.6 stars by 2451 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 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
  • 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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