Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   anil VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This is a great place. High quality food, not loud and a fantastic wait staff.
   

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   Cynthia

   Denver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The Blue Door is a favorite! The small menu balances tasty indulgences with healthful options. I enjoyed the stuffed peppers today, but have had the quiche, benedict, a burger, salmon, etc., and always enjoy the food. The corn bread is outstanding, we get it for the table.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Cynthia! We’re honored to be a favorite of yours. It’s wonderful to hear you’ve enjoyed a variety of dishes—and yes, that cornbread is hard to resist! We truly appreciate your continued visits. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   Megan

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   It was great. Great atmosphere, wonderful food, cute place.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Megan! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and charm of the space. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   Dan

   Chicago50 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   A long-time favorite for lunch and dinner dining, Blue Door Kitchen serves very good food by a professional, attentive staff. Warm greeting at the door, and the friendliness continued through the wait staff, and farewell. The decor is charming American rural kitchen in light colors dominated by restful blue. We had crisp-skin salmon, and shrimp and grits with andouille. Solid, unpretentious wine selections. We had a great time. On our visit, an overly-energetic near-by table of three occasionally raised the noise level to uncharacteristically high levels. Usually the noise level is conversation-friendly.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you, Dan, for the thoughtful review! We're grateful to be one of your longtime favorites and thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and welcoming atmosphere. We appreciate your note on the noise and hope your next visit brings the usual peaceful charm. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   Tramaine VIP

   Chicago30 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   This place is beginning to fall off. It used to be very good and seasoned food. Now, it’s just over price and mediocre. The lamb chops were spoiled, the risotto was unseasoned, overcooked, and cold. The best thing on the menu was the chicken And the seasoning for the chicken came from the hot sauce. I don’t know if they changed cooks or what but get the chefs back.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on April 28, 2025

   Dear Tramaine, Thank you for your honest feedback and for being a loyal guest over the years. We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience, as it’s far from the standard we strive for. We take your comments seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please reach out to our manager, Jovani, through our website or by phone. We’d love the chance to make this right. Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   GaryinChicago

   Chicago5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   Lovely restaurant. The garden patio is especiallly pleasant. Sunday brunch. Nice wine by the glass selection. Ordered eggs benedict. Sadly, the eggs were overdone. Service from the waitress was very slow. My white Bordeaux didn’t show up until half way through the meal. Unlike the waitress which rarely came by, the busboys/busgirls (immigrants) circulated regularly, alwyas helpful, clearing empty dishes and responding quickly. I gave each of them a cash tip. I think the restaurant was short waiter staff. This is the first time I have experience such slow, inattentive if friendly service.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your honest and thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the garden patio and wine selection, but we're sorry to hear the service and eggs didn’t meet expectations. We truly appreciate you recognizing our support staff. Please feel free to reach out to our manager, Jovani, through our website or by phone—we’d welcome the opportunity to make things right. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   Killian VIP

   Houston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   Adrian was our server and she was the best!! It’s always a pleasure to dine here when we are in Chicago 💖
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on April 28, 2025

   Dear Killian, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Adrian made your visit so special. It’s always a pleasure to have you dine with us when you’re in Chicago. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best, The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   Trisha

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   Delightful setting in the garden and we enjoyed careful attention even as we were the last diners to leave on a Saturday night.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you, Trisha! We’re so glad you enjoyed the garden setting and felt well cared for, even at the end of the evening. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   I was so looking forward to dinner with a dear friend. The pictures of the setting where idyllic and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the restaurant. Regrettably the food was mediocre at best. The only thing that was any good was the butternut squash soup, which I think is the only thing that had been made fresh or within the last day. My crabcakes or dry, my friend had the pork shank and her dinner she said, tasted like it had been made previously and then been heated up, and it was dry as well. My dessert, which was a cheesecake looked as though it had been store-bought and they added a little and I mean little dollop of whipped cream. My coffee was cold and they never came by to ask if I wanted more. It was a huge disappointment and not worth the money at all.
   

   Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on April 27, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear your visit didn’t meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. We would appreciate the chance to make this right. Please reach out to our manager, Jovani, through our website or by phone so we can connect with you directly. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
   

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    Anne

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

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

    Everything was great except our table neighbors had quite loud voices, but this was bad luck. The smoked old-fashion cocktail served with smoke inside the glass was unique and subtle: outstanding. The restaurant decor is refined having a nice cozy upper scale vibe. The service was fast, patient and personable. They came up with a cake and candle re the b-day anniversary note. The food was delicious and gourmet. Only good things to say about this restaurant.
    

    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on April 25, 2025

    Thank you, Anne, for your thoughtful and kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere, and that the smoked Old Fashioned stood out. It was our pleasure to celebrate your special occasion with you, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team
    

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