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

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7
4.7
2329 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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
  • 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<br />#22 Clark Street Bus<br />#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 2,329 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

2,329 Reviews
  1. Advie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff needs more training in table etiquette/how to serve , and English speaking and comprehension is essential

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  2. Karli

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant! Can’t wait to come back next week!

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  3. Patty

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor dining is wonderful, service is excellent, fried chicken is delicious.

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  4. Gabrielle

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience at Blue Door. The atmosphere was lively and diverse. We could still have a conversation without shouting over one another. The drinks were amazing and so was the food. The waitstaff was super friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Jamie

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful find! Food and service was excellent along.

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  6. Greg

    New York City

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Door on Elm never disappoints! A great day to sit on the patio and enjoy a leisurely Saturday brunch. We had the Fried Chicken And Eggs Benedict. Beyond perfection. IF I had one criticism, it would be that the English muffin, under all of that divinity, was soggy. Other than that, everything was perfect.....including their amazing Hummingbird Cake! D! VINE!

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  7. david

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Door provides the ambiance of a quaint French bistro, great food (simple but spot-on), and fine service. In today’s rush to turn tables we really appreciated the time they allowed for us to enjoy cocktails while catching up with friends we missed for 25 years. Chicago has boundless opportunities for great dining, but for a cozy spot with a neighborhood vibe, this place is a must.

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  8. Joyce

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Amount of shrimp in shrimp and grits dish very poor! Do not order. Fried chicken and lamb chops good.

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  9. LK

    Chicago

    73 reviews

    2.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    One of my fav quaint spots in the city but it wasn’t their best night. Kitchen fan must have been broken because the entire room smelled like cooking oil (and clothes and hair). Food was tasty but you can see portions shrank dramatically and although my short rib was advertised with au jus roasted veggies it would have been nice to have a few whole on the plate for $27/entree. Thankfully our server, Eunice, and the rest of the team, was fantastic.

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  10. Alfonso

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was fantastic. The Executive Chef DeJuan Ward prepared an exceptional meal. We will definitely be back.

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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 2329 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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
  • 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 &amp; 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
    (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.
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