Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms

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   Gerard

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   3.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, kind of a fun experience. However, the food was just OK. We had the blueberry and bacon jam hamburger. The burger was pretty good, but not enough to it to be able to keep the meat inside the bun. The thing got all over the place. Also had the bacon sampler – the pieces of bacon were a nice thickness there just wasn’t enough of it for the price. And finally, the loaded baked potato – which really wasn’t loaded at all. Just had some sour cream and bacon bits on it and not very much of that. It is kind of a fun place to take a break along interstate 65, but not enough to make me want to go out of my way to get there.
   

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   Tracey

   Chicago

   102 reviews

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   5.0

   102 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good stop at the Farm House. We go often to meet up with family from Indianapolis
   

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   Amy

   Denver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Long story short it took forever getting our food and the restaurant was not busy at all. Our server bless her was stuck in the middle of kitchen and us but she was a rockstar.
   

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   Thomas

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   During our stay at Fair Oaks Farms as Harvest Host guests, we had the chance to dine at the Farmhouse Restaurant. The food was pleasant enough, though I wouldn’t label it fine dining, as they had advertised. I ordered the pork chop, paired with mashed potatoes and grilled Brussels sprouts. The pork was the star of the meal—perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender. However, the mashed potatoes were just okay and the portion left me wanting more. The Brussels sprouts, unfortunately, were over-charred, turning nearly black, as captured in my photo. My wife opted for the onion soup, but they’d melted a massive amount of cheese over the top, overwhelming the soup itself. She felt it was too much cheese, not enough broth. The Asian salad she chose to accompany it was a simple mix of shredded purple cabbage, sweet dressing, and toasted wonton wrappers, lacking any real complexity or fresh ingredients one might expect from such a dish. While the chop was fantastic, we left feeling that the other elements of the meal could have been better executed.
   

   Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks FarmsResponded on 28 October 2024

   Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed parts of your experience but see there is room for improvement. We'll work on addressing this, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to make your next visit even better!
   

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   Mary Jo

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 22 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Definitely not fine dining! No bread service as the bakery ran out, soup of the day changed from broccoli to mushroom with no notice, green beans ordered as a side to dinner served with appetizers (although our waitress did order a fresh dish when I made her aware of the issue), dining room is extremely loud and noisy, roasted chicken was really their fried chicken pieces baked. Overall a disappointing visit!
   

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   Dana

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We got there 5 minutes early for our reservation and they made us wait - even though there were empty tables and plenty of staff - until the exact reservation time. And the host was not the friendliest about it! 3 others showed up for their reservations too...all of us had to wait. So 4 couples seated at the same time...just not the best management. In addition, it took almost 1/2 hr to receive our brunch order... Also, the food was just so-so. The server made a mistake on what was ordered, but she quickly rectified it. The market and gift shop were lovely though.
   

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   Grady

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The amount of food was generous and it was delicious! The outdoor atmosphere was peaceful and pleasant!
   

   Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks FarmsResponded on 28 October 2024

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed your time with us at The Farmhouse. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you back!
   

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   Ashley

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing brunch! Website said reservations were strongly recommended but we went on a Sunday morning at 10:30am and there was no wait. Great services, good food, pretty decor.
   

   Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks FarmsResponded on 28 October 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at The Farmhouse. We hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal!
   

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   Lisa

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service, beautiful surroundings!! Loved it here! Would come again!
   

   Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks FarmsResponded on 28 October 2024

   We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! Our team takes great pride in crafting a delicious meal for you to enjoy, and we’re glad it shows. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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    John

    Chicago

    6 reviews

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    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    New menu, great selections. Enjoyed the experience.
    

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