Top 10 Farm To Table Restaurants In Chicago, Illinois

Farm To Table Restaurants In Chicago
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Welcome to the third most populous city of the US, that lies on the shores of freshwater Lake Michigan, the famous Chicago. Chicago is predominantly known for its architecture, best seen in several iconic skyscrapers, but also its artistic side, noted in its art museums. In many streets of the chicest neighborhoods of Chicago, one will spot elegant dining venues, that are influenced by the farm to table movement, as is the case for other major US cities as well. The whole idea behind this movement is to serve farm fresh food, regionally sourced and sustainably grown. If you feel like supporting this idea and want to taste seasonably-driven delicacies, visit any of the following best farm to table restaurants in Chicago, USA, for a unique dining experience!

1. The Bristol


Located in Bucktown, one of the trendiest neighborhoods of Chicago, The Bristol is an American restaurant that attracts locals, gastronomes and chefs for a wonderful dining experience. Their menu consists of fresh food straight from the farm, handmade pasta, as well as handmade cocktails, beers from all over the world, and a huge wine list as well. The restaurant is open daily for dinner, and during the weekends for brunch also, while they can reserve the upper floor or the whole space for private events.

The Bristol

Address: 2152 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647

Website: The Bristol

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2. Farmhouse


Responsible, local, sustainable, social. That’s the motto of Farmhouse restaurant and it pretty much says everything about their philosophy. At Farmhouse, they adopt the farm-to-fork principle, and as such they support local growers and sustainable ingredients, but they do own a farm that produces several ingredients, from apples to hazelnuts. The restaurant can be booked partially or fully for a special gathering, be it a wedding reception or a private dinner, while catering service is also possible.

Farmhouse

Address: 228 W Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654

Website: Farmhouse

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3. Frontera Grill


Frontera Grill is another farm to table restaurant, but not American as usual. The owners got some inspiration while living in Mexico a long time ago, so they created a restaurant that brings the Mexican atmosphere to the vibrant River North neighborhood of Chicago. They are committed to offering fresh food to their guests, thus, they have built great partnerships with local producers who supply them with a number of different ingredients. The restaurant opens its doors from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, as well as for Saturday brunch.

Frontera Grill

Address: 445 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-4682

Website: Frontera Grill

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4. Lula Cafe

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A forever supporter of the farm to table movement, Lula Cafe is a 19-year old restaurant that serves food in a casual setting. To create their rather popular brunch, they use fresh ingredients, like farm eggs, while they always follow the seasonal availability for all their dishes. Except for meat and fish, they also offer a variety of vegetarian dishes, but they never serve food overly formal. They are open all day daily, besides Tuesdays, and they are able to organize tailor-made events, like weddings, parties or corporate events.

Lula Cafe

Address: 2537 North Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Website: Lula Cafe

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5. Range


This relatively new farm to table restaurant is located in Chicago’s most desirable neighborhood, in Lincoln Park. People at Range are environmentally-friendly and committed to offering high-quality seasonal food, and as such, they source their food and drinks regionally, from suppliers that grow their products organically and sustainably. At the restaurant, you will find a large variety of wines and innovative cocktails, while a private inviting room can accommodate your special event with a flexible menu.

Range

Address: 1119 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614

Website: Range

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6. Pleasant House Bakery


This British-inspired family-owned bakery and restaurant serves a locally sourced menu, while the owners have their own farm to grow their products. They specialize in Royal Pies, which is their signature savory meat and vegetarian pies, but they also serve coffee daily and a number of British ales. They also offer catering services, and they organize special events, like weddings or cocktail parties.

Pleasant House Bakery

Address: 2119 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Website: Pleasant House Bakery

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7. North Pond


The stunning location and the farm to table philosophy are the two features that make this place so special. Located within the grounds of Lincoln Park, overlooking the skyline of Chicago, North Pond is a restaurant that serves locally sourced food in a warm environment. As such, the much-experienced chef likes to use and experiment with ingredients that come available according to the season. The place operates from Wednesday to Sunday for dinner, and on Sunday for brunch as well, while special events arrangements can be made.

North Pond

Address: 2610 North Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL

Website: North Pond

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8. Longman & Eagle


Situated in the historic Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Longman & Eagle restaurant differentiates itself from other restaurants in the sense that except for feeding its guests, it also offers sleeping options. The executive chef of the restaurant has a farm to table approach on his cooking, thus he uses fresh local ingredients to create honest dishes. As such, the menu changes quite often as it’s subject to seasonal availability. The place opens daily from morning till late night.

Longman & Eagle

Address: 2657 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60647

Website: Longman & Eagle

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9. Gather


Gather, is the first child of the group Community Food+Wine that aims to bring families and friends together in local neighborhood eateries in order to spend some quality time with good food and wine. The special feature of this restaurant is certainly the kitchen counter, where a limited number of guests each time may sit and interact with the culinary team while they are in action. At Gather, people strive to serve dishes locally sourced, while once a month a featured farm is honored by offering an a la carte menu based on the farm’s ingredients.

Gather

Address: 4539 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Website: Gather

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10. Elizabeth Restaurant


Growing up with a farmer dad, the brilliant chef of this fine restaurant learned from a young age to appreciate the pure fruits of the earth, and this very mentality she decided to infuse to Elizabeth Restaurant. Sustainably and organically driven, she prepares seasonally focused menus with an emphasis on vegetables and fruits, although they do serve proteins as well, while striving to create new flavors. Their menus reflect their love to create pure food, well-presented.

Elizabeth Restaurant

Address: 4835 N Western Ave, Unit D, Chicago, IL 60625

Website: Elizabeth Restaurant

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It takes a lot of effort and courage to keep a restaurant environmental-friendly and locally sourced, but the above restaurants have done quite well so far. Perhaps a try of any of these restaurants will convince you that fresh and seasonable tastes better?

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