Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Gold Coast / Streeterville
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7
4.7
2392 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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#22 Clark Street Bus#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 2,392 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,392 Reviews
  1. Joan

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  2. Moira

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  3. frankie

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  4. Peyton

    VIP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  5. Dave

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  6. Stephanie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 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 6 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  7. Catherine

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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 7 days ago
    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

    Is this helpful?

  8. CLAUDIA

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I enjoy Blue Door, but I’ve only dined in the summer in their outdoor patio. This is the first time I dined inside for brunch. The food was very good as always, but the noise level was off the charts! The fact that my dining companion and I had to shout at each other to converse made for an exhausting experience. As we were leaving, I noticed the patio is now enclosed for the season. I didn’t realize that was an option when we reserved. Maybe the noise level is lower there.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on December 10, 2024
    Thank you, Claudia, for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food but regret that the noise level inside affected your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind as we work to improve the atmosphere. We’re sorry the enclosed patio option wasn’t clearer when you reserved. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our manager through our website or by phone if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit more enjoyable. The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

    Is this helpful?

  9. Leslie

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very tasty. Servers were lovely. Took a little while to get our food. Would definitely eat here again.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thank you, Leslie, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found the service lovely. We appreciate your patience with the timing and are so glad to know you’d visit us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

    Is this helpful?

  10. Maggie

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and great ambiance. Generous proportions and every course was outstanding.
    Blue Door Kitchen & GardenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thank you, Maggie, for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the generous portions, outstanding courses, and wonderful ambiance. Your support means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fabulous meal! The Blue Door Kitchen & Garden Team

    Is this helpful?

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 2392 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

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 & 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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo