Award-winning

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7

2395 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(312) 573-4000
Website
http://www.bluedoorkitchenchicago.com/
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.

Location
52 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
geechie boy grits, andouille, tomato stew
Buttermilk Fried ChickenUS$26.00
garlic mashed potato, hot sauce
Salmon En CrouteUS$29.00
apple butter, brussels sprouts, fennel, rosemary cream
Ribeye
zucchini, pecan pesto, green tomatoes
- MP
Parisienne GnocchiUS$28.00
farm carrots, peas, cheese of the day
1/2 Rack of Lamb
summer couscous, pickled melons, fennel, cilantro, lamb jus
- MP

Desserts

Hummingbird CakeUS$12.00
pecan, coconut crumble, seasonal coulis
Key Lime PieUS$9.00
whipped cream, macadamia praline, burnt honey caramel
GelatoUS$7.00
daily selection

Cocktails

The Stars

Fort Dearborn (1803)US$14.00
Tanquery Gin, celery bitters, tonic, sage
Chicago Fire (1871)US$14.00
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, dragon fruit syrup, lime, grapefruit bitters
Columbian Exposition (1893)US$14.00
Fleur de Cana Rum, falernum, italicus, lime, soda; nut allergy
Century of Progress (1933)US$14.00
Strawberry-infused Western Son Vodka, rhubarb liquor, lime, ginger beer

The Stripes

The Lake & the RiverUS$14.00
Jasmine tea infused Glenfiddich scotch, lemon, simple syrup, thyme
The South SideUS$14.00
Blackberry Infused Union Mezcal, sake, elderflower, lemon, simple syrup, aquafaba
The West SideUS$14.00
Bulleit/ Fleur De Cana Anejo, Amargo de chile, lime, simple syrup
The North SideUS$14.00
Hess Chardonay, grapefruit juice, elderflower, lime, simple syrup

Reserve List

Bubbles

N.V. Veuve Clicquot, Brut, FranceUS$125.00
N.V. J Vineyards, Cuvee, CaliforniaUS$75.00
N.V J Vineyards, Rose, CaliforniaUS$85.00

White

Cortese, A Posto, 2017, Nizza Monferrato, ItalyUS$50.00
Chenin Blanc, Domaine Brisebarre, Vouvray, 2014, Loire Valley, FranceUS$90.00
Chenin Blanc, Old Vine, Bellingham, 2017, Coastal, South AfricaUS$80.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Blank Stare Orin Swift, 2017, St Helena, CaliforniaUS$95.00
Chardonnay, Ramey, 2014, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$140.00
Riesling, The Seeker, 2017, Mosel, GermanyUS$62.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Resonance, 2017, Willamette, OregonUS$175.00
Gamay Noir, Chateau Des Jacques, Morgon, 2016, Burgundy, FranceUS$70.00
Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Musar, 2011, Bekaa Valley, LebanonUS$200.00
Bordeaux Blend, Ramey Claret, 2016, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$100.00
Syrah, Stolpman Vineyards, 2017, Ballard Canyon, CaliforniaUS$85.00
Grenache, Syrah, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, 2016, Rhone, FranceUS$140.00
Grenache, Syrah, M. Chpoutier, 2011, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, FranceUS$280.00
Corvina, Rondinella, Masi, 2013, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, ItalyUS$225.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis .M. Martini,2016, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$90.00

Wines by the Glass

Bubbles

N.V. Taittinger Champagne, Reims, FranceUS$17.00
N.V. Poema Cava Brut, Penedes SpainUS$13.00
N.V. Villa Sandi ll Fresco Rose, Veneto, ItalyUS$13.00

Rosé

Breezette, 2018, Provence, FranceUS$16.00
Bottled Exclusively for Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, 2018, Napa, CaliforniaUS$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Moreux Les Bouffants, 2018, Loire Valley, FranceUS$20.00
Muller-Thurgau, Kettmeir, 2017, Alto Adige, ItalyUS$14.00
Pinot Grigio, Bollini, 2017, Trentino, ItalyUS$15.00
Pinot Grigio, Riff, 2018, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
Chardonnay, Albert Bichot, Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis, 2017, Burgundy, FranceUS$16.00
Chardonnay, Raeburn, 2017, Russian River, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00
Riesling, Hirsch, Zöbing, 2015, Kamptal, AustriaUS$17.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, 2017, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$17.00
Corvina, Rondinella, Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso 2016, Veneto, ItalyUS$18.00
Malbec, Graffito, 2017, Lujan De Cuyo, ArgentinaUS$15.00
Tempranillo, El Vinculo, 2013, Castilla La Mancha, SpainUS$13.00
Grenache Blend, Côtes Du Rhône, 2015, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00
Sangiovese, Tenute Slivio Nardi, 2017, Rosso di Montalcino, ItalyUS$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth Estate, 2017, Central Coast, CaliforniaUS$18.00
Merlot, Duckhorn Vineyards, 2016, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$20.00

Other

MimosaUS$9.00
Seasonal MimosaUS$10.00

Bourbon / Whiskey

1792 BourbonUS$14.00
Basil HaydenUS$14.00
BearfaceUS$16.00
BlantonsUS$21.00
Buffalo TraceUS$11.00
BulleitUS$12.00
Cody Road RyeUS$17.00
Eagle Rare 10 YearUS$13.00
E.H Taylor Jr Single BarrelUS$14.00
Gentleman JackUS$15.00
HibikiUS$32.00
High West Double RyeUS$16.00
Kentucky OwlUS$48.00
Old PotreroUS$22.00
Rabbit HoleUS$16.00
Sazarac RyeUS$13.00
Templeton RyeUS$14.00
Tullamore D.E.WUS$14.00
Weller Special ReserveUS$12.00
W.L Weller 12 YearUS$15.00
Weller Antique 107US$14.00
Whistle Pig 15 YearUS$45.00
Woodford ReserveUS$16.00
Willet 3 Year RyeUS$23.00

Scotch

Balvenie 15 YearUS$20.00
Balvenie 21 YearUS$38.00
Dalmore 12 YearUS$15.00
Dalwhinnie 15 YearUS$18.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$12.00
Glenrothes Single Malt ScotchUS$14.00
Johnny Walker BlackUS$24.00
Johnny Walker BlueUS$80.00
Macallan 12 YearUS$14.00
Macallan 18 YearUS$45.00
Monkey Shoulder ScotchUS$15.00

Tequila / Mezcal

Clase Azul PlataUS$25.00
Clase Azul ReposadoUS$30.00
Don Julio BlancoUS$12.00
Don Julio ReposadoUS$17.00
Don Julio 1942US$28.00
Milagro SilverUS$13.00
Milagro ReposadoUS$14.00
Milagro AnejoUS$15.00
Paris ReposadoUS$12.00
Union MezcalUS$12.00
Villa Sosu MezcalUS$12.00
Lucy Pistolas MezcalUS$10.00

What 2,395 people are saying

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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden offers a charming dining experience with a "gorgeous decor" and "excellent service." Renowned for its "amazing fried chicken," the restaurant also delights with dishes like crab cakes and shrimp & grits. The outdoor patio provides a "lovely, quiet" atmosphere, perfect for brunch or a romantic evening.

2,395 Reviews

C
Carlos
Yucatán
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
La decoración del lugar extraordinario La comida exquisita El servicio bueno, puede mejorar Los postres muy ricos
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 4 days ago
Thank you, Carlos, for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and desserts. We appreciate your feedback about the service and will work to make improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Ileana
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal I had in the two months since I erices in Chicago.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Ileana, for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that your meal at Blue Door Kitchen & Garden was the best you’ve had in Chicago. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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David
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great food and impeccable service . Great location
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 22 December 2024
Thank you, David, for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you consistently enjoy our food, service, and location. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Joan
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For once, I could enjoy lunch with a friend in a quiet room. My BLT was excellent. Service as one would hope, not intrusive but responsive.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 18 December 2024
Thank you, Joan, for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed a quiet and relaxing lunch with excellent food and attentive service. Your support means so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Moira
VIP
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is soooo helpful and kind; food is reliably good. I always appreciate being able to go to Blue Door.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 16 December 2024
Thank you, Moira, for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that our staff’s helpfulness and kindness, along with consistently good food, make Blue Door a place you enjoy visiting. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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frankie
Indiana
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Showed up at our reservation, had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Service was slow, by the time we got our order taken, not exaggerating, half the menu was out of stock while we continued to see people around us ordering and receiving those items. One of, if not the worst, dining experiences I’ve had in Chicago.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 16 December 2024
Thank you, Frankie, for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the delays and the issues with menu availability during your visit. This is far from the experience we aim to provide, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone so we can address your concerns directly. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Peyton
VIP
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food & staff! Felt like I was dining in a home
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 16 December 2024
Thank you, Peyton, for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and cozy, home-like atmosphere. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Dave
VIP
Chicago
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
disappointed in the cauliflower steak. It’s a beautiful restaurant.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 16 December 2024
Thank you, Dave, for your feedback and kind words about our restaurant’s ambiance. We’re sorry to hear the cauliflower steak didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate you letting us know. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our manager through our website or by phone so we can address your experience directly. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better visit. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Stephanie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and atmosphere! Our family really enjoyed it
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 16 December 2024
Thank you, Stephanie, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It’s always a joy to host families like yours, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
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Catherine
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space is cozy and I would describe it as southern farmhouse meets modern glimmer. Food was excellent - the deviled eggs are to die for, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and Mac and cheese were a hit. We also had the pirogies because those are pretty unique and the purple cabbage bed they were served on was delicious. The Cobb salad was hearty. Pecan cake had a little flavor of banana and the frosting was Devine.
Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on 15 December 2024
Thank you, Catherine, for your glowing review! We’re thrilled you loved the cozy ambiance and the Southern farmhouse charm. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the deviled eggs, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and all the other dishes, including the unique pierogies and decadent pecan cake. Your kind words mean so much, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience! 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 2395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.bluedoorkitchenchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 573-4000
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.

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Brussels & Kale Salad

To Share

Baba GanoushUS$12.00

Deviled EggsUS$9.00

Crab CakeUS$17.00

CornbreadUS$9.00

Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Salads & Soups

Bibb SaladUS$15.00

Brussels & Kale SaladUS$17.00

Minestrone SoupUS$7.00

Entrées

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00

Buttermilk Fried ChickenUS$26.00

Salmon En CrouteUS$29.00

Ribeye

Parisienne GnocchiUS$28.00

1/2 Rack of Lamb

Desserts

Hummingbird CakeUS$12.00

Key Lime PieUS$9.00

GelatoUS$7.00

Cocktails

The Stars

Fort Dearborn (1803)US$14.00

Chicago Fire (1871)US$14.00

Columbian Exposition (1893)US$14.00

Century of Progress (1933)US$14.00

The Stripes

The Lake & the RiverUS$14.00

The South SideUS$14.00

The West SideUS$14.00

The North SideUS$14.00

Reserve List

Bubbles

N.V. Veuve Clicquot, Brut, FranceUS$125.00

N.V. J Vineyards, Cuvee, CaliforniaUS$75.00

N.V J Vineyards, Rose, CaliforniaUS$85.00

White

Cortese, A Posto, 2017, Nizza Monferrato, ItalyUS$50.00

Chenin Blanc, Domaine Brisebarre, Vouvray, 2014, Loire Valley, FranceUS$90.00

Chenin Blanc, Old Vine, Bellingham, 2017, Coastal, South AfricaUS$80.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Blank Stare Orin Swift, 2017, St Helena, CaliforniaUS$95.00

Chardonnay, Ramey, 2014, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$140.00

Riesling, The Seeker, 2017, Mosel, GermanyUS$62.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Resonance, 2017, Willamette, OregonUS$175.00

Gamay Noir, Chateau Des Jacques, Morgon, 2016, Burgundy, FranceUS$70.00

Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Musar, 2011, Bekaa Valley, LebanonUS$200.00

Bordeaux Blend, Ramey Claret, 2016, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$100.00

Syrah, Stolpman Vineyards, 2017, Ballard Canyon, CaliforniaUS$85.00

Grenache, Syrah, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, 2016, Rhone, FranceUS$140.00

Grenache, Syrah, M. Chpoutier, 2011, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, FranceUS$280.00

Corvina, Rondinella, Masi, 2013, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, ItalyUS$225.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis .M. Martini,2016, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$90.00

Wines by the Glass

Bubbles

N.V. Taittinger Champagne, Reims, FranceUS$17.00

N.V. Poema Cava Brut, Penedes SpainUS$13.00

N.V. Villa Sandi ll Fresco Rose, Veneto, ItalyUS$13.00

Rosé

Breezette, 2018, Provence, FranceUS$16.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, 2018, Napa, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Moreux Les Bouffants, 2018, Loire Valley, FranceUS$20.00

Muller-Thurgau, Kettmeir, 2017, Alto Adige, ItalyUS$14.00

Pinot Grigio, Bollini, 2017, Trentino, ItalyUS$15.00

Pinot Grigio, Riff, 2018, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00

Chardonnay, Albert Bichot, Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis, 2017, Burgundy, FranceUS$16.00

Chardonnay, Raeburn, 2017, Russian River, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00

Riesling, Hirsch, Zöbing, 2015, Kamptal, AustriaUS$17.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, 2017, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$17.00

Corvina, Rondinella, Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso 2016, Veneto, ItalyUS$18.00