So much more than a passing trend, farm-to-table eating has soared in popularity over the past decade, as diners become increasingly interested in sustainability. Prioritizing local, seasonal, and organic produce, these restaurants are pioneers of the farm-to-fork concept, offering delicious dishes made with exceptionally fresh ingredients. Here, we look at the best in every state, from rustic mom-and-pop spots to bucket-list restaurants with a cult following.
Click or scroll through our gallery as to discover America's most exciting farm-to-fork restaurants – counting down to the best of all.
Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. They're also regularly checked and updated.
Situated at the heart of Double Brook Farm's sprawling 800 acres, Brick Farm Tavern stands out as one of the most authentic pasture-to-table destinations out there. Set inside a beautifully restored 1820s farmhouse, the eatery offers a unique fine-dining experience, just steps from the farm’s working barns and fields. Highlights from the menu include house made penne with vegetables, seasonal empanadas, and a farm sausage platter.
Said to be the oldest tavern building in the USA, Newport's White Horse Tavern is a tangible piece of culinary history. Dating back to 1673, the tavern has a storied past; it was operated by a pirate in the 18th century, and later provided lodging for British troops during the occupation of Newport in the Revolutionary War. Today, its focus is on serving fresh, locally sourced fare – including fish, clams, and lobsters from Narragansett Bay – as well as artisan cheese, honey, and beef from nearby farms.
A family-friendly spot in scenic Cuyahoga Falls, Butcher & Sprout is a cherished culinary destination renowned for its modern American cuisine and commitment to sourcing local produce. Customers love the inviting rustic-chic interior and the diverse menu, which highlights the freshest regional ingredients (and showcases some innovative flavor pairings). Expect gourmet burgers, hearty sandwiches, and interesting salads.
Fair Oaks Farms is a flagship destination for agritourism in the Midwest, offering an array of immersive and educational experiences centered around its dairy, pig farm, and apple orchard. After a day of exploration, guests can indulge in a meal at the friendly Farm House Restaurant, which serves dishes crafted from ingredients grown and harvested at Fair Oaks, as well as from nearby farms. The menu features delights such as the classic Hoosier pork tenderloin sandwich, hoisin and sweet chili sticky ribs, and a fantastic artisan cheese board.
With a farm-to-table ethos, this buzzy industrial-chic spot specializes in Texan comfort food. Ronin is run by husband-and-wife team Brian and Amanda Light, who source a huge amount of ingredients from their own sustainable, family-owned farm – from pork and chicken to hot peppers and okra. The ever-changing menu showcases the best of the week's harvest; in summer, you can expect dishes like tomato and cucumber salad, and farm-raised hot chicken with a beer biscuit.
It's safe to say that Husk draws quite a crowd. This downtown spot offers impeccably presented, thoughtfully crafted Southern cuisine, made using ingredients fresh from the farm. With unanimous acclaim for its incredible service, cozy ambiance, and elevated takes on classic South Carolina dishes, Husk checks all of the boxes for a memorable farm-to-fork dining experience.
Family-run Claverach Farm hosts dinners in its charming 120-year-old barn – and customers say they're an experience like no other. Seated at a long, communal table, guests are encouraged to tour the gardens, orchards, and vineyards surrounding the barn between courses, which are prepared using produce from Claverach and surrounding farms. The menu changes daily, but recent dishes include fried green tomatoes and zucchini with basil oil, pork roulade, and a nectarine and lime tartlet with crème fraîche.
Buttercup focuses on organic, farm-fresh American contemporary cuisine, made using the best local produce. Here, you can expect to get your hands on colorful, inventive dishes such as summer ravioli with ricotta and crispy prosciutto, halibut tacos, and roasted beets with pistachio and goats' cheese. This is chef Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz's second farm-to-table restaurant, following the success of The Farmhouse in Needham.
Situated in Woodinville Wine Country, just outside Seattle, The Herbfarm is celebrated for its nine-course tasting menus, which reflect the essence of the changing seasons and showcase the Pacific Northwest's abundant produce. Previous dinners have explored themes ranging from mushrooms to seafood, each highlighting the region's diverse offerings. The restaurant relies heavily on its private gardens and farm for ingredients throughout the year, but also gets some of its heritage fruit and artisanal cheeses from local producers.
One of the country’s pioneering farm-to-table eateries, the Restaurant at Patowmack Farm also occupies one of Virginia's original certified organic farms. Since opening in 1986, the spot has embraced biodynamic practices to nurture the land and cultivate healthy plants, resulting in exceptional ingredients for an ever-changing menu. Adding to the allure is the captivating atmosphere – diners are treated to breathtaking views of the Potomac River from inside a glass conservatory, gazebo, and even an open-air tent.
Moxy, a contemporary American tapas restaurant, draws its inspiration from locally sourced ingredients cultivated by nearby farmers. Its menu features an array of playful dishes that encapsulate the essence of the area, including fried pickle chips and mini Italian sausages served in brioche buns. Chef-owner Matt Louis boasts an illustrious collection of awards and nominations, including recognition as Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chef, and multiple semi-finalist nods for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef Northeast Award.
Housed in a disused boiler room in the Bemis Bag Building, a historic warehouse located in downtown Omaha, this rustic-chic loft eatery is led by acclaimed chef Tim Nicholson. An Omaha native, Nicholson showcases the bounty of the region's produce in a series of inventive New American dishes, with ingredients supplied by 18 local farms and growers. The menu changes daily, but recent highlights have included curry-braised pork belly, game hen with carrot purée, and Morgan Ranch wagyu with mushroom duxelles.
Located at the historic Fairview Inn, 1908 Provisions offers a farm-to-table dining experience – and it has an ever-changing menu. All the meat cooked at the restaurant comes from local pastures, while leafy greens make their way from Salad Days Produce, a hydroponic farm that grows pesticide-free produce throughout the year. You can dine in either the library, lounge, sunroom, or outside patio area.
Discovering a beloved culinary hotspot that garners praise from A-listers like Michelle Obama, while also remaining budget-friendly, is a rarity – yet Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen achieves this feat effortlessly. The remarkable farm-to-table spot stands out for its unwavering dedication to sourcing local ingredients. During 'golden hour' (between 5 and 6pm), it offers a complementary Tavern Board with a round of drinks, featuring the likes of deviled eggs, rockfish rillette, crackers and crudités.
In 2023, Chef Terry Koval clinched the coveted James Beard Best Chef Southeast title, propelling The Deer and The Dove into the spotlight. Boasting accolades for sustainability practices and the use of locally sourced produce, the restaurant has garnered widespread acclaim. Its menu offers a delightful array of platters and small plates for sharing, as well as larger mains. Highlights include the pheasant ballotine, smoked duck breast, and Weekly Salad Pickings plate: a hyper-seasonal array of the freshest vegetables, paired with interesting dressings, cheeses, and nuts.
Since 1983, Mustards Grill has been a must-visit for foodies touring Napa Valley’s vineyards. This iconic roadhouse is run by chef and 'wine country cuisine' pioneer Cindy Pawlcyn, who has grown an amazing array of produce on site since the beginning. Today, around 20% of the food served has been grown in the lush two-acre kitchen gardens, which diners can stroll around before or after their meal. Dishes change both daily and seasonally, but recent plates have included wood-smoked duck, grilled hanger steak, and mustard-marinated rabbit.
With a focus on local, home-grown ingredients, Bentonville's The Hive restaurant is located within the artsy 21c Hotel – and it has a dedicated following thanks to its modern approach to classic Southern dishes (think grilled chicken gizzards, and yellow corn grits with garlic butter). The restaurant partners with nearby pork and poultry farms, fruit and vegetable producers, and even local coffee roasters to bring the freshest organic ingredients to the table. The adjacent bar also serves drinks from local distilleries and family-owned vineyards.
An urban extension of Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy – a sustainable farmstead in rural Depew known for its wildly popular farm table dinners – this cozy spot in downtown Tulsa declares that it serves the 'agricultural cuisine of Oklahoma.' A fantastic à la carte menu is available, but the real highlight is the multi-course tasting menu, showcasing hyper-seasonal produce from the restaurant's own farm, as well as local partners. All menus change almost nightly, depending on what’s available, but you can expect to be blown away by the innovative flavor combinations on offer.
Pizza is given an elegant farm-to-table makeover at this idyllic farm, tucked away in the sleepy hamlet of Accord. At Westwind Orchard, the wood-fired pies are generously topped with locally sourced vegetables, and they're best enjoyed on the picnic tables scattered across the property's yard. As well as amazing pizzas, the menu also features seasonal pasta dishes, salads, soups, and charcuterie plates.
New Scenic Cafe is the brainchild of Scott Graden – a chef who took over a modest diner on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, and transformed it into a premier dining destination with a decidedly Scandi feel. The restaurant collaborates with local organic producers to reimagine comforting American classics with an elegant twist. The menu evolves with the seasons, but recent dishes have included beef tenderloin with maitake mushrooms, and black garlic and potato sausage with wild rice and lingonberries.
Located in downtown Boise, this culinary gem is dedicated to farm-to-table cuisine, and it's swiftly earned its status as a contemporary classic. Helmed by a married couple keen to prove their restaurant isn't just driven by buzzwords, Fork offers local, approachable modern American fare that’s comforting and hearty, giving locally sourced ingredients a playful twist (think asparagus fries, and an inventive spin on the chopped salad).
This award-winning Italian restaurant in Denver sources ingredients from regional farms and artisans to create its seasonally changing menu. Barolo Grill is so dedicated to providing an authentic experience for its customers that it takes its staff on annual trips to Italy for inspiration. Expect creative pastas (such as house-made rigatoni with calamari, shrimp, smoked tomato, and basil, pictured), and tempting seafood and meat dishes.
Founded with sustainable dining in mind, this urban farm and wine bar on Alabama's Eastern Shore is best known for its cultivated mushrooms and hydroponic greens, grown using an innovative technique that doesn’t require soil. We recommend trying a bit of everything by opting for an elegant sharing plate such as the Pickled Board, which comes loaded with local fermented vegetables, pickled eggs, and house-made pimento cheese. Meanwhile, entrées include delicious twists on braised short ribs and chicken ballotine.
Located in Milwaukee’s vibrant Walker's Point neighborhood, Braise specializes in colorful New American cuisine, made exclusively using ingredients sourced from Wisconsin farms. Diners love the gorgeous rooftop terrace and praise the diverse, globally inspired menu, which features dishes like seared polenta cake with zucchini, mushroom risotto, and mixed berry tart. The restaurant also has a culinary school, offering hands-on cooking classes.
Campo is the on-site restaurant of the iconic Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, a luxury hotel and working ranch known for its abundant lavender fields. As you might expect, dishes at the restaurant are crafted from the freshest seasonal and organic produce, sourced from the property's own fields as well as local farmers and herdsmen. Set in a beautifully renovated barn, Campo has an open kitchen, not to mention breathtaking views of the surrounding lavender fields and the majestic Sandia Mountains.
Nestled within the tranquil Hidden Pond resort, a luxury wellness retreat in coastal Maine, Earth places a spotlight on organic seasonal produce and farm-to-fork dining. The award-winning restaurant crafts amazing culinary creations using ingredients sourced from the resort's own farm and kitchen gardens, as well as local farmers, fishing crews, and foragers. Recent dishes have included apricot salad with burrata, pork belly with green papaya slaw, and scallop, shrimp, and lobster stew.
This cozy Paducah spot promotes what's known as ethical eating – which not only considers the ingredients used, but how the business interacts with the local community. Freight House is housed in a historic railroad depot, and its rapidly rotating menu includes creative delights like duck confit tostada, pressed meatloaf stroganoff, and pot roast lasagna. The restaurant's mission is to highlight in-season produce by partnering with farmers throughout the region.
For meat lovers, it doesn’t get much better than feasting on perfectly cooked steak on an authentic Wyoming cattle ranch. Fourth-generation ranchers the Madsen family have run this historic property since 1992, but it dates all the way back to the late 1800s – and still bears the scars (or bullet holes) of the Johnson County War. At on-site restaurant The Cookhouse, you can dive into dishes such as pork ribs with habanero apricot BBQ sauce, lamb lollipops with tart cherry, mint, and rosemary sauce, and ribeye steak with herbed bone marrow butter.
With its picturesque setting and rustic charm, the farm-to-table supper club at Lost Creek Farm offers a truly immersive dining experience, where guests can savor the flavors of the region while surrounded by the beauty of nature. The menu celebrates the bounty of the land, featuring seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the farm, including dozens of Appalachian heirloom crops from the garden and all kinds of foraged finds. Expect unique creations like spicy cold peach soup, Swiss potato and horseradish dumplings, and chicory-cinnamon ice cream.
Upon its debut in 2005, Waterbury's Hen of the Wood heralded a fresh chapter in Vermont's farm-to-table dining scene, swiftly establishing itself as a sought-after foodie destination. Embracing simplicity and authenticity, the restaurant's dishes are meticulously prepared using locally sourced ingredients. In 2013, a sister establishment was introduced in Burlington, garnering similar acclaim. Highlights from the menu include scallop crudo, swordfish with celery root, and rib-eye with grilled radicchio (for two people).
Situated in Boulder, one of the most remote towns in the USA (with a population of less than 250 people), Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm may not be the easiest destination to reach, but it's undoubtedly worth the journey. Nestled along Hell's Backbone Road, a picturesque backway connecting Boulder to Escalante, this charming restaurant boasts its own six-acre farm and offers a diverse menu featuring all kinds of sustainable dishes. Standout options include the award-winning house salad and spicy chipotle meatloaf.
Farm Club is the brainchild of an organic farmer in collaboration with the proprietors of The Little Fleet, a renowned eatery in Traverse City that’s basically a fixed collection of food trucks. Together, they've set up a stunning rural food hub that consists of a farm, restaurant, brewery, and marketplace. Diners can eat in the bright and contemporary restaurant – where 90% of the vegetables and herbs served are grown on site – or opt for a picnic-style feast on blankets spread out in the farm garden.
Firefly Grill, situated on the scenic shores of Lake Kristie, is a modern roadhouse restaurant, offering a fresh take on classic American cuisine. The joint serves everything from creative pizzas and sensational steaks to burgers and simple salads, and its seasonal food is crafted with herbs and vegetables harvested from its own picturesque 'beyond-organic' farm. Ingredients not cultivated on site or sourced locally are carefully chosen from sustainable producers who share the restaurant’s commitment to quality.
On a mission to showcase the best of what Hawaii has to offer, natuRe is a modern take on the classic farm-to-table restaurant. Chef Nae Ogawa masterfully combines locally and sustainably sourced ingredients with classic French cooking techniques to serve up a stunning six-course tasting menu that's centered around the multicultural heritage of The Aloha State. Innovative dishes include a battered heart of palm beignet, and Mountain View pork with local mushrooms.
Congaree and Penn started out as a tiny rice farm in 2014. Now it boasts the largest Mayhaw orchard in the world, acres of stunning farmland, a working farm with animals, and a highly lauded restaurant that encourages relaxed dining for all the family. Expect delicious dishes such as farmhouse bread topped with pickled peaches, and the Smokehouse Platter: a sharing plate piled with smoked brisket, sausage, chicken, cornbread, and mac 'n' cheese.
Elizabeth’s Farmhouse epitomizes the quintessential New England dining experience, offering a menu of comforting farm-to-table delights such as clam chowder, apple galettes, onion soup, and squash salad. The cozy, rustic interior adds to its allure, creating the perfect date-night setting. Most of the produce is sourced locally, so expect regular menu changes, depending on what's available.
Spanning 5,200 acres of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blackberry Mountain is a luxury wellness resort that dedicates half of its land to nature conservation. The remaining property encompasses some of Tennessee’s most exclusive eating spots, including Three Sisters, a lauded farm-to-table restaurant. With tables only available to resort guests, it takes diners on a ‘culinary journey’ with innovative, produce-led menus. Delights may include the likes of chili rubbed shrimp, grilled buttermilk chicken with heirloom bean hummus, and whole roasted eggplant.
Ground Provisions is an intimate nine-table restaurant serving simple but sophisticated food out in the rolling hills of Chester County's wine country. Here, you can savor delectable plant-based bites like marinated olives with shaved fennel and spiced almonds, and heirloom tomato carpaccio with black garlic. The restaurant is all about local and seasonal produce, supporting nearby farmers, and using as much produce as possible from its own small farm. The business also has a chic store showcasing local organic produce, as well as small-batch ingredients from around the world.
Winner of the prestigious 2023 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in America, Kann attracts adventurous foodies from near and far. Since its debut in 2022, this culinary gem has garnered accolades from The New York Times and Esquire, thanks to its elegant ambiance and menu of locally sourced meats, fish, and vegetables, all cooked over an open flame. Haitian chef Gregory Gourdet infuses traditional dishes with contemporary flair, resulting in exquisite creations like plantain brioche buns with epis butter, and scallops paired with crunchy nuts and creamy pepper-plantain sauce.
Nestled in a picturesque location just beyond Chapel Hill, Fearrington House Restaurant has been delighting patrons since 1980. Seamlessly blending the food heritage of the American South with the refined techniques of European cuisine, the restaurant was championing farm-to-table cooking well before it became trendy. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star restaurant in the US to achieve Green Certification, signifying its commitment to sustainable practices such as minimizing food waste and reducing energy consumption.
Serving Italian cuisine with a farm-to-table ethos, The Kitchen Table in Reno is an understated but stylish spot with a real passion for seasonal produce. Farm-fresh ingredients, combined with Italian home cooking, result in an irresistible menu of pizzas, pastas (handmade daily), and entrées including grilled catch of the day, and tagliatelle cacio e pepe with wild mushrooms.
Part of a five-star dude ranch, this high-end restaurant aims to showcase the seasonal bounty of Montana, with dishes built around the rugged state’s wildlife and food harvest. Dinner experiences change frequently, but recurring themes include Northwest BBQ, which includes a feast of pecan-smoked ribs, chicken, and seafood, followed by ‘elevated s’mores’ (eaten around the fire on the patio). There’s also the Overland Route Tasting Menu, which channels the cuisine of a historic train car traveling the Wild West, and the Homestead Supper Club, inspired by the Montana supper clubs of the early 1900s.
After opening in March 2019, Barracuda quickly gained the adoration of Mexican food fanatics throughout New Orleans – all thanks to its house-made tortillas and rotating selection of tacos (with fillings ranging from chicken and crispy fish to spicy mushroom and charred broccoli). Equally impressive is the restaurant’s commitment to using responsibly sourced and naturally raised ingredients. Poche Family Farm, Covey Rise Farm, and Mojo Coffee Roasters are just a few of the amazing Louisiana-based food companies that provide artisan ingredients for the menu.
Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef award in 2022, The House of William & Merry is housed inside a charming 1922 farmhouse that doubles as the residence of chef-owners William Hoffman and Merry Catanuto, along with their children. The restaurant occupies the ground floor, offering seating both indoors and out, on the pretty front patio. Embracing a culinary philosophy centered on local, sustainable ingredients, the menu features an array of imaginative dishes that evolve with the seasons. Recent plates have included red pepper Parmesan bisque, and grilled Hudson Valley duck breast.
Renowned in the state for its innovative farm-to-table approach, Luna sources ingredients from local farmers and producers to create dishes that showcase the rich bounty of North Dakota. The menu changes seasonally to highlight the freshest ingredients available, ensuring a dynamic and diverse dining experience for guests. Recent highlights have included mushroom and asparagus lasagna, and roasted Wild Acres chicken with guanciale risotto.
Nicknamed the 'café with a conscience,' La Baleine Café in Homer is a much-loved local favorite, particularly among the fishing boat crews that stop here for breakfast every morning. Dishes are made using farm-fresh organic ingredients including local fish and seafood (caught daily) and locally made reindeer sausage. The lunch menu features hearty deli and hot sandwiches, as well as salmon and ramen bowls.
This certified organic farm is renowned for its exceptional wood-fired pizzas, prepared with care and cooked to perfection. Embracing regenerative practices, the farm prioritizes sustainable food production, safeguarding soil and water resources for future generations. As you’d expect, the pizzas are topped with all kinds of farm-fresh ingredients, from local honey and charcuterie to oyster mushrooms and edible flowers. Pizza nights are held every Friday and Saturday from May to October.
Topping Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2024, Tumerico Cafe is a colorful spot that will delight those looking for inventive plant-based Mexican food. Chef-owner Wendy Garcia grew up on a farm in Hermosillo, Mexico, and she's brought the spirit of farm-to-table cooking to Tucson with dishes made from local and seasonal produce. The menu changes with the seasons, but her salsas and tamales, as well as the popular Cuban tacos and exceptional mole, are available with small ingredient tweaks throughout the year.
Renowned for its inventive takes on American comfort food dishes, Skogen Kitchen (which earned a James Beard nomination in 2023) makes delicious use of locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors. From hearty breakfast staples and artisanal sandwiches to creative dinner options and decadent desserts, everything on the menu is meticulously prepared, always with a focus on quality and sustainability.
The Burning Barrel isn’t your traditional sit-down restaurant; it’s actually a farm and agritourism business that celebrates local farmers and ranchers with its Origin Dinners events. A unique concept, these dining experiences are seasonal farm-to-table feasts held on dates throughout the year – typically from late spring until late fall. Dishes draw inspiration from global culinary traditions, and the ingredients are pretty much all sourced directly from the farm or local like-minded producers. A typical five-course menu consists of plates showcasing whatever is in season at the time; recent highlights have included mustard greens and roots, rare-breed pork, and sheep's cheese.
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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.