Farm Bar Lakeview - American restaurant in Chicago - 1300 W Wellington Ave, USA

I recently visited Farm Bar with my cousin, and even without a reservation, our experience was fantastic! We decided to sit at the bar, where the bartender was incredibly attentive and made us feel right at home. My cousin opted for the grilled cheese on tomato soup, and I went with the breaded pork chop. Both dishes were delicious, but the pork chop truly stole the show. Cooked to perfection, it left a lasting impression on my taste buds. The lack of a reservation didn't pose any issues; instead, it added to the spontaneous and welcoming atmosphere. Farm Bar is a hidden gem with friendly staff and mouthwatering food—I'll definitely be back for that pork chop!

The service was great. Our server was very kind, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere was definitely loud and crowded - glad we had a reservation! We dined for restaurant week and had the $42 dinner. After tax and tip, it came out to just short of $60 each. For the meal we got, we both agreed it wasn’t worth that price. We started with the cheese curds. Some were good, but some were soggy/wet inside (?) that was super odd and unappetizing for us. My partner didn’t care for the dip nor ketchup. We thought it’d make more sense to come with marinara or ranch. Then we got the “half chicken” which must have come from the smallest chicken given that it had a tiny leg, a small breast, and no wing… We thought the puréed pepper sauce paired with the (very) large greens were a strange combo. We also got the mushroom stroganoff and thought it was more like cacio e Pepe with mushrooms - very light and not hearty like we were expecting. Not too flavorful and was served quite cold. Then we ended with the chocolate bread pudding (served before we finished our mains, so felt very rushed since it was warm and the ice cream was melting). Bread pudding was a bit too burnt for me. Overall, would give this experience a 3.5/5, but rounded up since no possibility for half stars on Google.

Pretty good and large portions of fish and chips. I actually might like it more than Duke of Perth, which is kinda the go to spot in the area. Fish was very fresh, light, and crispy. I like that they do a large fillet instead of sticks or smaller pieces because the ratio of fish to batter is better, but that often makes it more difficult to fry well so kudos to them. Cheese curds were probably my fav I've tried. Fries were crispy but kinda standard thin fast food style. My cocktail was decent but they had a good selection along with wines that seemed well curated. Very lively and busy on a Friday night but they'll let you do bar seating and service was still attentive. Definitely see why it's so busy for dinner. I noticed afterwards positive reviews about the desserts so I wish they'd asked if we wanted anything or coffee, but next time.

I am a tad burger obsessed, and Farm Bar easily has one of the top five burgers I’ve had. The burger patty itself has the perfect fat content, the perfect meaty flavor, and they always cook it exactly how I’ve asked. The bun is buttery and a perfect pillow for the burger to be nestled in. I am drooling just thinking about having one right now. This bone marrow though- wowza. Not that it needs anything else, but they serve it with a whole head of roasted garlic for the bread too. It’s…an insanely divine dish. Go get it. Farm Bar is a dream. 😍

Went here for brunch and really enjoyed it! We ordered the shakshuka, the short stack of pancakes and the cheese curds. The cheese curds are a must get item and we were big fans of the other two dishes. Really flavorful, good portions, and perfect for brunch. The restaurant ambiance was lively as well. Would definitely come back

What a place to have dinner! All the food was delicious: the brussel sprouts came with the most delicious pork belly and apples, the burger was very tasty and the chicken cooked to perfection, charred outside and tender and juicy inside. Robert was super nice to us as well. 10/10.

Starting with the great stuff: fantastic food, beautiful decor and friendly staff. The cheese curds really are to die for! The brunch menu is filled with incredible options. The Eggs Benedict was delicious! I wanted to try everything and I'm very excited to return so I can. Also can't wait to try the new location in Ravenswood!!! Next the only reason I didn't give 5 stars across the board. I visited on a Sunday and it was incredibly busy (great for them!!). For me it unfortunately felt physically very crowded. My seat has its back to an aisle and every person that walked past bumped me even though I was pushed as far into the table as possible. It was incredibly loud between the music, small space and full tables so that it was hard to have a conversation (which felt weird at noon on a Sunday). So my only thing would be that I think they've arranged it to fit as many people as possible (which I fully get from a business standpoint) but it leads to a less than ideal dining experience during rush hours.

Excellent, eclectic menu from appetizers to dessert! Nice outdoor seating options as well.