We flew off the highway to see what this farm complex was all about. It's an impressive set up with a variety of spots to explore for a break from driving. Service was good and attentive. I noticed the comments about high prices, and for the area, I bet that is true. We found the prices comparable to large cities. The smoked brisket chili doesn't taste smoky, but the meat is tender and the chili flavorful. The charcuterie was good, and we loved the apple chutney. The space is open and airy. It's a very family friendly place with the bar and bourbon tasting room toward the back. read more

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Stopped here for a break and lunch while passing through Indiana. The Farmhouse Restaurant menu said they offer a "quick & casual lunch" and well, they weren't lying about the casual part... We ordered two lunches, both the 1/2 grilled cheese and soup. One with tomato soup and the other with chili. We also ordered the *special* $5 egg salad sandwich. The grilled cheese came out as some cheese microwaved between a soft burger bun. Really disappointing and crappy. The chili and soup were okay. The egg salad sandwich was very basic and lacking flavor, served on classic white bread. It was also a weird dining setup, it felt like we were eating in a giant and deserted beer hall. Total transparency: we both expected more from one of the nation's largest dairy farms. We also thought the food would be a little cleaner, like a farm-to-table experience and less processed, but it tasted like food we could get at a gas station. My husband was disappointed with the ice cream selection at the milk bar, he was hoping for more of a variety other than the basic strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, etc. We also needed to get DEF for our truck from the Fair Oaks BP and my husband called it "highway robbery" for the cost we paid. He said it was 2 or 3 times what he normally pays. In summary, a total tourist trap with crappy lunch food. I also didn't know about their animal abuse case from 2019 until after we left. And the allegations about neglect and improper slaughter in 2023. Gross and sad. read more

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Absolutely terrible! I really don't understand what happened. We were at the Farmhouse Restaurant, December 2024 and everything was good nothing exceptional but good. Hubby ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf without the mushroom gravy. It came out very pale. The bacon was not cooked, fatty and raw. He took one bite and sent it back. He said it was the worst thing he has ever eaten. He asked for the chicken pot pie and it was mediocre at best. Very thin, shredded chicken he did not eat a quarter of it. I ordered the half fried chicken. It came out way overcooked burnt almost and the breast meat was so dry, it would not tear apart. The breading was so dark the oil must be dirty. I pulled all of the burnt skin off. But that cajun gravy that came on the side was amazing. I could've eaten a whole bowl of it. If my husband would not have sent back his meal, I would have sent back the fried chicken. We should have sent back both meals and left at this point in time instead of paying $63 with tip for food that was terrible. The waitress told us when we sat down that all the food was fresh and chef made. We were excited to not have a "Sysco" meal. (Frozen food that come straight off a truck) Since they have large windows into the kitchen my husband watched the kitchen staff. There was one gentleman that kept getting his phone out of his pocket with his gloves on. Probably text and put the phone back in his pocket. He never changed his gloves and was handling food. We will not return. After reading other reviews on Yelp, it looks like the food quality has went down over the years. read more

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We visited here on a Sunday morning for a birthday brunch. We had a 10:45 reservation, and were seated a few minutes after we arrived. The service was fine. It was fast and efficient but not overly friendly. The food was very average. Nothing stood out, and the pork was undercooked to our liking. The vibe inside if very nice for a farm theme restaurant. Won't be in a huge rush to return. read more

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My husband and I had been to the Farmhouse Restaurant before and were blown away by the food. Unfortunately, we did not have the same experience this time around. For lunch, the restaurant is setup as a fast casual experience. You order at the counter and your food is brought to your table. We ordered the single patty smash burger, French fries, Cuban pork sandwich, a root beer, and a scoop of chocolate ice cream. This cost $40.00! $5.00 for a bottle of root beer is outrageous! The food was not as special as it was on our last visit. The food was not a lot better than what I can get from a McDonald's. From a dairy farm, I exected better. This will be our last stop at Farmhouse Restaurant. read more

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Amazing food and drinks! The chocolate cake changed my life just as the waitress said! The Moscow mules were also very good for any flavor you choose. The steak was cooked well, the charcuterie board for an appetizer was small for 4 people but perfect for 3. They use the cheese that is made from their cows. The restaurant itself was very cute inside with the holiday decor and the big fireplace. The hall is very tall though so it got loud and echoey with a lot of people. The kitchen has a window to see the cooking happening which was interesting to see. Would come back again for dinner! read more

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We were passing through on a family trip and stayed at the Marriott next door, so we decided to stop in for brunch before hitting the road. The place is super spacious with lots of seating and a big cozy fireplace really nice atmosphere. The staff was very friendly, though service was a little slow even though it wasn't super busy. We had the biscuits and egg dish and the apple French toast, and both were excellent! I'd definitely order them again. Next time we're in the area, I'd like to come back for lunch or dinner. read more

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When you are hungry, ready to eat lunch or dinner in between Indy and Chicago, this is the place to be. No reservations are usually needed just drive off the interstate less than 1 mile and you are there. I dream of the appetizers, salads, beef, chicken, dessert. The next trip to or from Indy I will plan on fasting prior to returning to The Farmhouse. read more

My friends and I had such a good, leisurely dinner here. At first, our server seemed a bit disgruntled with us. Some friends ordered drinks while we waited for the last member of our group for a while, but once we all had sat down and ordered entrees, she treated us better. Staff was knowledgeable about gluten allergy and dairy needs, which helped me a lot! There were several options I could have on the dinner menu and I ended up having a burger (no fries--no dedicated fryer) and a salad with chickpeas. Both were excellent! The atmosphere is interesting. It gets busy in there and it's a pretty open space, so can be kind of loud. But you can watch the kitchen a bit from certain tables and there's a large fireplace on one wall. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely enjoy another dinner here! read more

Stopped by Fair Oaks farm on one of the many road trips we go on. We had passed by the farm plenty of times and wondered what it was like. After exploring the farm and picking apples from the orchard, we thought we would grab some food from the Farmhouse Restaurant. Everything we got from here was surprisingly good! I have to say I was a bit skeptical of a restaurant off the highway in rural Indiana. But it was classic comfort food and hit the spot. We got the cheese curds to start (a fan favorite and perfect to dip in the marinara sauce). We tried the farmhouse burger and cilantro roasted chicken for dinner. The burger was perfectly cooked. The cilantro roasted chicken was big and could easily feed two! The chicken was well spiced and quite moist. I especially liked the brussel sprouts which were well roasted and not too bitter. We couldn't forget dessert so we got the cookie skillet with ice cream. I mean you can't go wrong with a gooey warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream! Overall, I would certainly go back again when passing by on another road trip. There are plenty of things to do on the farm but you can't miss a good dinner here. read more

Great spot for comfort food matched with great service! I really enjoyed their brisket chili, cheese curds, and fried chicken with green beans. The portions are pretty big, so you'll most likely have leftovers or a meal to share. read more

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The food was great and it was a nice meeting spot between our family in Chicago and us in Indy! We will definitely come back during the summertime to check out what they have going on when it's warm out! read more

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My family of 5 showed up a little after 8:30 on Sunday (they closed at 9) and they were extremely accommodating. We didn't feel rushed at all, but felt welcome and wanted. Our server Sabrina was the absolute best, so attentive and sweet. Our kids loved her! The manager even came by to make sure we were well taken care of. And even being the last table of the night, the kitchen sent out incredible food that made it feel like we were VIP. This restaurant has become a tradition for our family over the last 6 years and we will continue that for the foreseeable future. Also, the holiday decor was absolutely on point this year. It's so beautiful and cozy! read more

The food was very good. We got hamburger, chicken tenders and pulled pork. The kids loved the pulled pork and chicken tenders. The burgers were a smash burger. I thought the burger was good. Some of the tables were still dirty even though we didn't eat until 2. The service was very slow. No one came around to check onus for refills after we got our food. I had to repeatedly find someone for refills on drinks. read more

I think I need to stop talking to people about restaurants before I visit them. I've had family members rave about Farmhouse Restaurant, so I went in with high expectations. And it's a restaurant on a farm, so I'm thinking farm-to-table goodness. And the restaurant is beautiful and gently lit, so I'm also thinking it's a place with good taste. My experience was fine, but not as good as I had built it up in my head! I got the French onion soup, and it was a little too salty for my taste. The cheese was more congealed than melty, and I really had to concentrate on chewing it and swallowing, because it felt like bubble gum in my mouth. I also got a Caesar salad, which was good -- probably the best part of the meal. I do love a good Caesar salad. We also got a baked potato with everything and a wedge salad, but the wedge salad never came out, and we didn't see our server for a while, so we just gave up on it. Fortunately, it wasn't on the check. My children got burgers and fries and grilled cheese and fries, and they loved them. I tasted some of their fries, and they were indeed good. Everything was fine but nothing stood out. I guess I was expecting more from a restaurant on a farm, so maybe it's my fault for having disproportionate expectations. That said, Farmhouse Restaurant is probably the best sit-down restaurant in the area, so if you're looking for a place to eat in Fair Oaks, you should visit. read more

We have been here around 6 times. The first time was great. Each subsequent trip the food has decreased in quality to the point that, at our visit yesterday, the food was virtually inedible. We were there for Sunday brunch. I ordered the chicken and bisuits and my husband ordered the breaded pork tenderloin with french fries. The food was overfried and the grease was old. Instead of being nice and golden, the chicken and the tenderloin were so dark brown that they were almost black. I picked off huge hard chunks of fry from my chicken but even then the chicken, permeated by the nasty grease, tasted bad. My husband has had the pork chop in the past and loved it so expected the pork tenderloin to be good as well, but the heavy bad grease ruined it and the fries. For a place that is supposed to excel in farm style meals of pork and chicken, it was terrible. I would have sent the food back, but I would have felt bad as we were seated at 2:45, the last table seated before the kitchen closes from 3-4 as they transition to dinner. I didn't want to inconvenience the kitchen staff. This was my last chance for this restaurant. read more

Awesome burgers - great friendly midwestern waitress and did I mention this is a destination spot too?

My husband and I just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on October 11, 2025 at Fair Oaks Farm. Our stay has been from October 10-13th. We absolutely love Fair Oaks, and we especially love the Farmhouse Restaurant! Our first server was Chris, and she is absolutely amazing! She made our dining experience one to remember. She was friendly, attentive, and surprised us with a deliciously made dessert. She was so thoughtful and kind. We really appreciate how wonderful she was with us! In addition to Chris being wonderful, Chef came out to greet us and surprised us with the delicious ooey gooey cookie skillet! He was so nice and friendly! We loved getting the chance to meet him and tell him how much we love the food! Another evening at dinner, my parents surprised us and came over to visit us during our stay. We all had dinner together again at the Farmhouse. Tammy was our server and she was lovely! Very patient, kind, and welcoming. She helped make our family dinner so incredible. While finishing our dinner, Chris, surprised us again with a trio of yummy ice cream. What a surprise!!! Everyone at the Farmhouse is great. Our experiences from checking in, to cleanliness, to atmosphere, this restaurant is a MUST for us and we love it so much! We hope to continue to visit FOF and the Farmhouse Restaurant. Thank you for a great wedding anniversary weekend! We'll be back next year very soon! Sending our love! read more

I will start off saying that the staff are friendly and the place looks amazing especially all decorated for Christmas. Unfortunately, the food kinda missed the mark. Wasn't bad but the sliders are cooked very well done and the beet salad didn't have very many beets in it. The salad is basically all arugula. The cornbread muffins have jalapeños in them which was a disappointment for me at least. Although, the gravy for the biscuits was beyond delicious so maybe we just didn't order the right items. Would still come back as it is super cute and great for the area. read more

The food was really good but I wasn't blown away. The cheese curds were delicious but living in Wisconsin for years they didn't blow other cheese curds out of the water that I've previously had. My biscuits and gravy and eggs were also good but not amazing. My son's quesadilla was surprisingly a highlight. The ambience was the best part of the meal. I definitely recommend coming here for an experience. read more

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We had lunch 5 years ago when it was a sit down restaurant and the food was good. They now have "fast" casual food. Not sure they understand fast, but the food was not good at all. They were out of chicken, Ruben sandwich, pizza. How are they out of chicken?? Next time we go, we will eat first. Surely won't waste money on what they serve. read more

Tired of the same old fast food spots off the high way? Do yourself a favor and stop into Farmhouse Restaurant and treat yourself. That's just what we did during a family roadtrip recently. We, six of us, stopped in and had a very enjoyable meal that filled our spirits as well as our stomachs. The place is BIG and can seat A LOT of people of varying group sizes. The main dining room truly is a great room (haha) and with the fireplace it feels so homey and welcoming. The staff reinforces this by maintaining cordiality at all times. The menu and food complete the experience by offering a little bit of everything and being tasty to boot! We all had a little something different and not a single person had a complaint of any degree. What a delightful meal! And what a delightful place! Like I said, break out of the fast food rut, take a little extra time, and enjoy a real meal at Farmhouse Restaurant. read more

Disappointed This Time Around This isn't our first visit to Fair Oaks Farms--but it might be our last. I wish I had left a review in the past when the experience consistently deserved 5 stars. Back then, everything felt excellent--great food, great service, and an all-around great vibe. But today? Totally different story. Now you have to stand in line like it's a fast-food joint just to place your order. After that, the food is dropped at your table with zero service--no utensils, no condiments--you're on your own. Want something else? You'll need to get back in line again. And don't expect fries. Most entrees come with a bag of chips (yep, literal Doritos or Ruffles). What happened to the delicious sides this place used to offer? To top it off, they don't even serve their cheese curds at lunch anymore--only at dinner. But I won't be back to find out if dinner's any better. Really disappointing experience this time around. read more

Self serve fountain drinks needed. Additional staff training needed. Should have an app to order as well.

So we stopped here on the way home from a family funeral in another state. We we're seated very quickly. The restaurant in the summer is kept chili so bring a sweatshirt or jacket so you don't get too cold inside is very open high ceilings. I had blueberry bacon jam, burger I wanted to try something different and this didn't disappoint. It was full of flavor and definitely something worth trying next time you if you want something different. read more

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Classic fried chicken was good. Steak was just ok. Our waitress was friendly. However I did not appreciate getting seated by the entrance when there many seats in the middle of the room. Soon after another Asian people got seated next to our table. Was this intentional or coincidence? read more

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Atmosphere was beautiful, especially with it all decorated for Christmas. The staff was very friendly, the food came out very quick, bar drinks were fast, and everything tasted good. All of that being said, I do not feel like it was good enough to cost what it did. We got 3 cocktails, 2 kids meals, my husband got a burger, and I got the chicken. The chicken was HUGE and I was not expecting that, so that was nice. But it was subpar chicken. Our whole meal after tip was $190, and it did not taste THAT good. We loved the fair oaks farm experience and will be back, but we will skip the restaurant next time. read more

Farmhouse Restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Fair Oaks, Indiana

After a long day on the road we wanted a nice little dinner to share! We should have looked elsewhere... the onion soup (while ordered to-go at least) is an extremely poor take on French onion soup. We received a lukewarm quart-sized to-go container, with a thick slab of untoasted French bread on it, two slices of muenster cheese on top, and obviously jarred Parmesan cheese on top? The soup was pure onions and oil, with waaaay too much white wine (if that's what they're using) in it. It was so sweet it made our mouths zing. We also ordered a house salad to share, our first let-down was the lack of toppings on it, it was quite scarce- very heavy on the spring mix. Bagged bacon crumbles on top, a hint of cheddar cheese on top, four cucumbers? Three tomatoes? Two slices of radishes? Are we serious? For 13 dollars? The worst part of the salad (at least in our opinion) was the hidden valley ranch as the dressing choice that this establishment uses. Saaaaad. One of the cheapest and easiest things you could do is at least trrrry to make your damn salad dressing. read more

We celebrated our 4 year anniversary here! This place is absolutely beautiful inside and out. My gf reserved one of the igloo thingies outside. It was soo relaxing, warm and cozy. Then came our waiter Conner who was an absolute delight.Enthusiastic, amicable,,and is definitely unmatched in terms of service and attentiveness which made the whole experience that much better- he's the best, very informative of the menu selections and recommendations. Oh- and as an added bonus he's as cute as a baby hamster.After an appetizer consisting of thick cut smoked bacon coupled with a sweet an savory apple chutney sauce and a delicious peppercorn spread.My gf got the New York strip and I got the Sunshine burger- both were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be revisiting soon!!! read more

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The food was delicious! We were driving home from a short weekend getaway and made a pit stop. It's a cute and quaint little spot off the exit so it's easy to get to. Our only hang up was the amount of time everything took. It took a bit long to get our food and drinks hence the 4 stars instead of 5! read more

Farmhouse Restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Fair Oaks, Indiana

The Farmhouse Restaurant is just as amazing as the entire farm! We had a great experience from the time we walked in and were greeted with a smile to the time we left! We were offered seating in the bar which was quieter and we gladly accepted! The main area is a little loud and echoes with the high ceilings but it was packed the entire time so completely understood! Service with Brea and Sarah in the bar was great, both were super friendly and perfectly attentive. For being so busy, they were definitely on their game! The food was fabulous! We started with the bacon sampler which was to die for! Delicious! The brisket chili is thick and rich with a generous amount of brisket and the wedge salad is huge, eats more like a meal! I had the chicken pot pie which is amazing with flaky crust on top and bottom and hubby had the fried chicken with huge portions of tender juicy chicken. Hands down 5 star experience, highly recommend and will definitely return if in the area! read more

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The Grounds, buildings and presentation was impressive! But....,Wow, what a disappointment! Reading their website, you are lead to believe their "Farmhouse Restaurant " is next level. The creamy chicken soup was not creamy at all. NO chicken in it at all. Slightly thicker than the thinnest broth at best. The ham sandwich was ham & not very fresh tasting cheese slapped on white bread. It was assembly line food, rivaling a 2 star gas station. We had to get mayo packets from a condiment station. I only downloaded Yelp to warn other travelers. Needless to say, we do not suggest stopping there! read more

We were really hoping for some true farm to table vegetarian experience. They have a lot of options on the menu but we were a little disappointed with some. Vegetable bisque soup - we asked if it is vegetarian and were told yes 100%. It came to the table via another waiter saying "soup of the day" and I said we ordered the vegetable bisque and he said "oh the soup of the day is always vegetable bisque" and so we had some bites and then discovered BEEF chunks in it. We asked our waitress and she said that is vegetable bisque but let me confirm and the one who gave it to us said oh it's vegetable with meat... wtf?! They clearly have no clue what's in their food and we religiously don't eat BEEF! Other than apologizing there was no remedy or stop by from the manager and we gave it back and it still showed up on our receipt which I had to get removed. Just for clarification, we went with a party of 7 so we were going to spend money there. The fries are awful like potato chips thin. The mashed potato was good. The green beans were good. Kids quesadillas awful - no sauce only dried cheese and chicken in one. Comes with side of fruit if fries. Fruit was watermelon pineapple melon grapes. My kid did not get some of those fruits. The salads were good sized - we got the beet and chopped salad but the dressing was not enough so we had to ask for more. We also noticed it just sitting out after being made for about 10-15 mins. Not sure what the hold up was bc we didn't order any burgers or entrees. Cheese board was okay. The apple chutney is like apple pie filling - Not a chutney and not enough crackers. Cheese curds good - can't mess that up. Vegetable flatbread with rotating vegetables and cheese - but it has pepperoni which wasn't written on the menu. Rotating vegetables was mushroom and onion haha... what happened to the vegetables on the farm?!?! It was a round dough with pasta sauce. Nasty... Ambience okay. Flies indoors. Outdoors was beautiful but not sure if you want to dine and smell manure at the same time. Overall, we got the experience and didn't enjoy it very much. If we had just the ice cream at the parlor next door, we would've been happy with that alone. read more

check the menu because it has changed to a fast food type place with no waitress, limited menu, paper service. The old menu was very nice. maybe things will go back to old menu when fire at visitor center deli will reopen next door read more

Fabulous bar area and ambience. The service was fast (for drinks) even when it was busy. My old-fashioned is delicious. No flaws. I got the eggs sampler platter, which was surprisingly whimsical. It Included beet eggs with mustard and two bloody Mary eggs and two BLT eggs! Took forever to get dinner & placed was packed. I got 3 small sliders with different flavors. They were OK, but they definitely did not seem like farm fresh beef as promised. I think the place is enjoyable, but I would recommend not eating at the bar. The bartenders were fast, but got more stressed out as the evening went on, and it seemed as if their hands were tied, and they were encouraged not to serve dinner to anyone at the bar, which really sucks if you were traveling by yourself like I was. If you sat out in the main restaurant, there were fireplaces and Christmas trees. It looked cozier. I need to lower my expectations for such a busy kitchen. read more

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We liked our stop at the Farmhouse Restaurant. The farm was hosting a farm princesses weekend, so lots of the tables were filled with families, princesses, and tiaras. The staff seemed a little frazzled, but we were seated quickly without a reservation. We ordered the bacon sampler and that was the best part of the meal! We were served two strips of the three kinds of bacon. We each had the ribeye, baked potato, and zucchini medley. I added the sautéed mushrooms. The quality of the food is higher than other farmhouse restaurants, and the portions were enough for two meals. Overall, we enjoyed the stop and the family-friendly environment. read more

Farmhouse Restaurant - Kids quesadilla (minus one piece) and fruit - Desserts Near Me - Fair Oaks, Indiana

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Not a fan of the weekend limited lunch menu and service. Have to stand in a long line, order, pay, AND TIP. You seat yourself, they eventually bring out your food and drinks on paper and plastic utensils. My cream of chicken soup had an odd flavor, couldn't eat. Grilled cheese was like two bottom , stale hamburger buns with cheese. Never got refills on our drinks or water. On a good note - The fries were awesome. read more

What a major disappointment. Been here many times before for lunch. Now it's all changed...and for the worst. Had to stand in line to order. No small menus available. Girl taking order was rude. Ordered a chicken quesadilla....no chicken. Chili had almost no brisket. A lot of fat. And very watered down. Portions have shrunk. Went to sit outside (seat yourself) all tables were dirty. No salt or pepper shakers. Used to stop here on a regular basis traveling to my sister's. But now.....never again. There goes another good restaurant down the tubes. read more

Awful experience! Spent a few hours on the Halloween trail, made a reservation, wouldn't accommodate us any earlier. Fine. Finally sat down drinks and apps came out timely and then that's it... after an hour plus in a half empty restaurant (2pm) our food finally comes out, kids(obviously starving at this point) meals are all ice cold and clearly been sitting for a long while.. our entrees were all not fresh at all and definitely not tasty. Manager helped slightly but it was an overall horrible cap to a decent day. Never would recommend this cluster to anyone ever read more

We've visited the cafe next door dozens of times but this is the first time we've been had time to visit the restaurant (also we didn't have the dogs with us). The vibe here is very 'mountain lodge' which is cool. The ceilings are very high which adds to the feeling. The bar area also looks like a great place to chill and have some beers. The food is very good and fresh (as expected due to it being owned and run by the adjacent farm). read more

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