Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms

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   Ashlee

   Indiana

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   A few years ago we visited this restaurant & all the food was so delicious we couldn’t finish it all or choose what to eat on our plates. We were excited to go back! Unfortunately this experience was less than subpar. Our server was was gracious & sweet. The water, tea had a different, distinct taste to it, I would not drink. We ordered the cheese curds for an appetizer thinking, THIS would be the place to have amazing cheese curds right? Absolutely not!! They were not full of cheese, it was a greasy puff of air & a little cheese. The grease even collected at the bottom of the cone it was served in, onto the table. We ate half & told the server she could take the rest back-waste of $14. The brussel sprouts were the best part of the entire meal. They were indeed fantastic, light crispy, a honey flavor on them & a very good portion. The chicken sandwich was disappointing, it was a breaded chicken patty on a bun. That’s it. No pickles, toppings etc. I had to use some sort of dip to eat it. The brisket sandwich was half fat. French fries were actually potato skins-unflavored. Most of the entrees do not come with a side, it must be purchased separately. Looking at the menu of steak choices, I’m certainly glad I did not spend that kind of money. ($50-$130-not including any sides) knowing how subpar the food actually is. So all together, 1 drink, 1 appetizer, 2 meals, with a total of $80. This was one trip that won’t be repeated.
   

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   Karen

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 February 2025

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

   Sever was very friendly and explained the menu very well. Food was excellent.
   

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   Tom

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 18 February 2025

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

   The food was fantastic. The service was great. The prices were extremely reasonable. The quality if the fiod was excellent. The room was very bright but that seemed to be by design. It was great for families. The pickiest eater in my clan ate her entire burger and loved the French fries. For context this is extremely high praise from a young lady that turns down hot dogs and mac n cheese if it's not specific brands.
   

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   Mallory

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Flavor of all our food was great. But… our mashed potatoes were room temperature and our pork chop was beyond well done. We had a hard time cutting and chewing it. We did tell our server and we were given a dessert on the house, but we were so bummed with the main entree.
   

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   Brad

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   We were seated and the tables were close to other couples. I don’t need to be right next to other people to hear about their lives. No privacy whatsoever.
   

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   Mary Ellen

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Our food was excellent. Not excited about the changes in the menu. For example, sticky ribs rather than bbq ribs. Somewhat disappointed in no sides coming with an entree with all having to be purchased a la carte.
   

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   Jennifer

   Chicago

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on 27 January 2025

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

   This was our first time dining here. We had an excellent all-around experience. We are a family of 4 (two kids) and everyone enjoyed their dinner. The kids also each had a milkshake that was delicious. The fries were unique and perhaps quite possibly the best fries we have ever had. The server was friendly and extremely personable. The ambiance was welcoming and cozy. If we are ever driving through Indiana again, we have already decided it will be a place to stop every time.
   

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   Donna

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 January 2025

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

   Very pleasant experience. Service and atmosphere was welcoming
   

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   Sarah

   Indiana

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 4 January 2025

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

   Fantastic food and service as always! This was our 5th or 6th time dining at the Farmhouse. All of our appetizers and entrees were delicious. The bacon sampler is amazing! We usually always order the cheese curds as an appetizer too with their homemade ranch. My NY steak was perfectly cooked!
   

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    Corie

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

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

    The farmhouse was decorated, perfect for the winter holiday. We made a reservation and got seated a little early. Our waitress was polite but distracted. They were out of fried cheese curds, which happens too often. They were also out of a salad choice and an entree choice. The food was warm but not great. The corn bread and fries were really tasty. The fried chicken was close to dry. The brisket was very tasty and cooked just right. For the price we paid it was not a great meal, it was just ok.
    

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