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Farm Bar - Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Farm Bar - Ravenswood

4.7
4.7
252 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Welcome to Farm Bar, your neighborhood farm-to-table destination in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We bring the best of Midwestern fare to your plate, using ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Wisconsin. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we’ve got something for everyone.

Enjoy juicy burgers, crispy cheese curds, and fresh seasonal dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest, paired with a handcrafted cocktail or a perfectly selected glass of wine.

When the weather’s fine, head upstairs to ARRIBA, our rooftop margarita bar with Latin-inspired snacks and great views.

We're also committed to sustainability with digital menus linked via QR codes at each table.

As of July 1, 2024, The Chicago City Council mandated a steep increase in hourly wages for food service teams. In order to meet this added cost, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We can remove this fee upon request.

Let’s eat, drink, and connect at Farm Bar and ARRIBA!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 770-9081
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Darling

Experiences

  • Give Back Tuesdays at Farm Bar!

    US$1.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday, Farm Bar donates 20% of what you send at Farm Ba to a Chicago non-profit. Since 2022, Farm Bar has donated over $75,000 to Chicago non-profits. Each table will chose one of four non profits; and the end of the quarter, we'll cut a check to that non profit. Past non-profits have included immigrant relief, pet rescues, food pantries, anti-violence coalitions and conservation organizations. The current Q1 charities include the Between Friends, the Honeycomb Project, Chi-Town Pitties, and the Friendship Center.
    Give Back Tuesdays at Farm Bar! photo

What 252 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Farm Bar - Ravenswood offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "sumptuous dinners." The service consistently receives praise for being attentive and knowledgeable. While some find the noise level a bit high, the eclectic menu and standout dishes like the cheese curds and pumpkin hummus make it a neighborhood gem.

252 Reviews
  1. Bryon

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always awesome food and drinks and service. On of our favorite spots in the city.

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  2. Carrie

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our table was quite close to the front door and the draft fr other guests coming and going was disruptive and too cold.

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  3. Lee

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we went to Farm Bar before a show at Old Town School of Folk Music. The service was very warm and welcoming. The food was all great- we had the cabbage and potato plates to share, both delicious. Our entrees of gnudi and pork chops were so good. Lovely place.

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  4. Nandita

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, a bit pricey to be a neighborhood spot but great overall
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded 7 days ago
    Nandita, thank you for the feedback! We're delighted to hear our Farm-fresh bites hit the spot. We hope you'll join us again. Cheers, Your Friends at Farm Bar

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  5. Janet

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good but spotty. Mixed drinks came right away, my soda water came almost at the end of the meal. The food is consistently good but the updates to the menu all seem to include adding some type of meat or pork product to some of the standards like the mussels and they only have one fish on the menu. The room was pretty cold even on a night that was warm in Chicago for winter. And the noise level is uncomfortably loud. When I made the reservation I had asked to be seated in a small sectioned off room but I was told that this was not indicated on the reservation.
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for this honest feedback, Janet. It sounds like your time at Farm Bar was anything but smooth. While we're happy to hear you enjoyed our Farm-fresh bites, but disappointed to hear you felt service was lacking. We always strive to provide an exceptional experience with that famous Midwestern hospitality alongside out Farm-fresh bites, and it sounds like we missed the mark. We will take these notes as well as your comments on our menu and temperature levels back to our team and improve where necessary. If there's anything more you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly— we appreciate your feedback and hope that we have the chance to exceed your expectations sometime soon. Thanks, Your Friends at Farmheads

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  6. Michelle

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met my sister for drinks and snacks. The appetizers were delicious as were the cocktails. Then of course we had to share burger and fries. And our tummies were very happy.
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Michelle. It's wonderful to know you chose Farm Bar as the place to gather with family. We're also happy to hear our Farm-fresh bites hit the spot. Thank you again for the support. We hope you'll visit us again soon for more 'happy meals'! Cheers, Your Friends at Farmheads

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  7. Rachelle

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good. A bit loud but appreciated the happy hour offerings.

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  8. Dan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy the experience at Farm Bar either eating at the bar or seated at a table. The challah bread appetizer with flavored butter is great. Fried cheese curds were solid. Only app that we haven't enjoyed are the various renditions of hummous. The salmon dishes, either on salad or in a main, are very tasty. The sunchoke puree, steak and cabbage was great for the meat eater. There are 2 solid veg entrees. Overall, it's just a solid restaurant, priced appropriately with good bevvies and service.
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded on November 27, 2024
    Dan, thank you for the kind words. It's wonderful to hear the whether bar-side or at a table, you've enjoyed your time with us at Farm Bar. Also, it makes us so happy to see that you've tried many of our dishes. We're so proud of our team and the creativity and passion they put into crafting every menu item, so it's amazing to see you appreciate it too. We hope you'll stop by again soon. Bar or table – you're always welcome! Cheers, Your Friends at Farmheads

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  9. Ann Hopkins

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing for gluten free (Celiac) and dairy free delicious dining!!
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Ann! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our menu options and happy our farm-fresh bites were to your liking. We hope you'll visit us again soon. You're always welcome! Best, Your Friends at Farmheads

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  10. Brendan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great cheese curds, the rest of the brunch was great too, loved the aioli
    Farm Bar - RavenswoodResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Brendan! We're so glad you could stop by for brunch and happy to hear you enjoyed the Cheese Curds. They're a must try. We can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers, Your Friends at Farmheads

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FAQs

Farm Bar - Ravenswood is rated 4.7 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Farm Bar - Ravenswood

1970 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-1021

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Montrose & Damen
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Montrose Brown Line
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Darling
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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