Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen - Delray Beach

Farmhouse is a casual American food joint right in the middle of the Ave, serving up some classics as well as some of their own spin. I’ve been by quite a few times, but have been struggling with writing a review. The food is pretty solid, but nothing extraordinary — and some things have been or miss. The short rib was solid, the burger is decent, the tacos are just fine, and the chicken was pounded thin and dry & overcooked. The prices are a bit high for what it is, so happy hour is absolutely the way to go here. There’s outdoor seating, indoor/outdoor bar, and booths & tables inside. There’s staff is friendly, and while the food comes out quickly, sometimes it can take a bit of time to grab a server or bartender’s attention to order or get the check. I still haven’t fully made my mind up on this place, but it won’t be my go to.

Been coming here under different names for years, but tried the Farmhouse this past weekend for the first time. Service was typical “on the Ave” fare. No cocktails, so I ordered the chicken club, which was fantastic and woofed it down before I got a chance to snap a pic(sorry). My wife’s pancakes were excellent and barely got a pic on that before I attacked her leftovers. They are like eating a lite cake, moist, dense and somewhat heavy, but excellent. Not your typical diner pancake. PS Went back today and had the fish sandwich which was a blackened piece of grouoer...outstanding

Lively outdoor bar scene and excellent service at this farm-to-table Atlantic Ave spot. Shrimp tacos and deviled eggs were on point. Great value here

Food is always excellent. The server was not particularly friendly or attentive. Took forever for them to pick up our plates while the staff stood one table over about 5 of them chatting. Then with our food at the end of the table and credit card in hand, finally I think a manager noticed and came and gave us our bill. The server then quickly came and picked up the food. As I am writing no one has yet to pick up the credit card machine.disappointing, Gary would not be happy.

Friends really like it so we came with them. Had reservation. Resturant pretty full when we arrived. Food good. Spouse and friends enjoyed their drinks. (I dont drink...but they do have diet coke!) Good menu choices. Not fancy but good. Had Ceasar salad and fish tacos. A bit loud but able to have table conversation. When we said we were sharing the salad a stack of plates came out without asking. Very on point. There is street parking and paid parking, but has the usual "happening" street parking issues. Would come back.

Food was amazing and service was top notch! Alyssa did a wonderful job. She was the absolute perfect balance of taking care of us & letting us enjoy without hovering. Fantastic experience in Delray tonight.

Sta outside on a beautiful Sunday morning for brunch. We were thefe with our 2 young kids. Everyone loved their choices. The fruit plate (a clutch item for the kids) was beautiful & generous. The location is right in the middle of everything which makes for great people watching.

Nice date place right on the main drag in Del Ray. The food was VERY fresh. We had the Buffalo Cauliflower for an appetizer. It was crispy and spicy on the outside and soft on the inside on top of ranch. My wife had the Nutty Chicken, which was a HUGE portion. She loved it. I had the Braised Rib over grits. It was so tender and the grits were perfectly done. Very well seasoned. We both had a cocktail. Delicious but pricey. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was sweet and helpful. Very attentive and her personality made us want to engage. The only negative was the overly drunk people in the dining room. One man was sloppy drunk and complaining about food for a free meal. It made us a bit uncomfortable. The staff handled it like champs!!!

I enjoyed everything about Gary Rack's. We were a table of 5 and were given an extra large table. They have indoor and outdoor seating. For the majority of our visit we were the only customers so we had a quiet experience. Food is very good. They give very large portions. Standard brunch fare. Extensive enough menu to warrant a second visit.

Sunday brunch at Gray Racks was a good idea. I didn't have a reservation but once they took my number, my name showed up using resy. Thought that was pretty cool. The food here was delicious. The breakfast pizza made with a cauliflower crust was excellent. Dap a little hot sauce on it and it went perfectly with my espresso martini. Will visit again!

One of my favorite happy hours on Atlantic! (Although I was a little annoyed last time I came as the waitress didn't come to our table for about 15 minutes at which is was then 7:02 and when I asked about happy hour she said they stop serving at 6:45 even though it's posted until 7 ) Needless to stay, I've always enjoyed my food here. The Kale salads is one of my favorites, I like to add salmon. The apple Burrata grilled cheese sandwich was delicious and protip is to cut it and share as an app. I also had the walnut-crusted grouper special the other week and it was delicious!! Service was a little slow but overall good experience.

Farmhouse is a casual American food joint right in the middle of the Ave, serving up some classics as well as some of their own spin. I've been by quite a few times, but have been struggling with writing a review. The food is pretty solid, but nothing extraordinary -- and some things have been or miss. The short rib was solid, the burger is decent, the tacos are just fine, and the chicken was pounded thin and dry & overcooked. The prices are a bit high for what it is, so happy hour is absolutely the way to go here. There's outdoor seating, indoor/outdoor bar, and booths & tables inside. There's staff is friendly, and while the food comes out quickly, sometimes it can take a bit of time to grab a server or bartender's attention to order or get the check. I still haven't fully made my mind up on this place, but it won't be my go to.

Sunday brunch at the Farmhouse with the wife who wanted the bottomless mimosas for $20.00 until 3pm. I had a can of cold craft beer by Dogfish Head. Happy Hour is daily from 3pm - 7pm offering half off beer, wine and liquor. The wife ordered the kale cauliflower & chicken salad which I ate half and got two honey buttermilk biscuits with a sidecar of churned butter. The biscuits were $5.00 each but were warm, fluffy and massive (see pic). The gender assigned bathroom was very masculine with dark wall tiles and dark bricklike flooring. The modern vanity with an undermount polished granite sink was a nice addition. There were about 100 rolls of toilet paper filling the shelves taking the place of pictures as decor which was interesting.

Excellent service by Vanessa who was friendly and efficient !! Good food ! Will return

Biscuits were huge and very good- soft on the inside and crunchy on the out. The jam was also yummy. Burrito was very basic and wouldn't get again. Not much flavor. Very big though.

We were not going to wait over an hour to get into Rack's seafood so we came around the corner to Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen. Surprised to see a 50% off menu as well until 645. Ashley was our waitress, she checked in with us and was on point. We had a comfortable booth in the air conditioning. The restaurant got very crowded and very noisy quickly. I ordered a kale yeah salad with 4 large shrimp, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, granola, roasted cauliflower & white beans with a lemon poppy dressing. My husband ordered the Saratoga chicken club with bacon, tomato pepper jack red onion on toasted multigrain bread with apple kale. Our portions were much too generous, prices were much too reasonable, and everything was delicious.

FYI, before I go any further, Racks next-door is closing. After August 16, they will be history. We have always had a good dining experience at a Gary Rack restaurant and Gary Racks Farmhouse Kitchen is no exception. I had the Saratoga chicken club with bacon, tomato pepper, jack red onion on a toasted multigrain bread with apple kale. My wife had the kale yale salad with four large shrimp, goat, cheese, pumpkin seeds, granola, etc., etc. both came with very generous amounts of each. Ashleigh, our waiter was attentive, checking on us and was on point with her recommendations. Also note that almost all of their items on the menu. There is a happy hour from like 4 to 645 daily where almost everything on the menu is 1/2 price. I suspect once the snowbirds return that this will be discontinued but cannot say for sure. Definitely will go back.

Farm to table locally sourced with great staff , perfect location and ambiance . The food was carefully prepared with an open kitchen and great happy hour prices! We decided to share several items and started with a strawberry mango tea that was delicious and refreshing with free refills. The burger was delicious and you could tell the difference in the tomato taste and even though it was happy hour prices the portions were large.The meatball was softball sized with ricotta and marinara and was mouthwatering.The buffalo cauliflower and zucchini chips were nice accompaniments for shareables with the burger and meatball! This would make a great place to people watch and have drinks also! I can't wait to visit again and try more items! The hostess, chefs/cooks, server and manager were all very attentive and friendly!

Good food service and atmosphere. Ashley was very friendly. Tapas came out quickly. On the corner of the Ave...great location!

My friend and I went around 7 on a weeknight. It wasn't crowded, but the vibe was great--relaxed and inviting. Everything that came out looked fresh and just made. We started with the zucchini chips and lemon tzatziki sauce, which were really good--crispy and flavorful. I had the burger, which was cooked perfectly, and upgraded to the Parmesan truffle fries, which were packed with flavor. The only downside was that we were so hungry, we ordered a side of bread. They charged us $5 for just three pieces, and I wish they had mentioned the price beforehand. We won't be doing that again, but overall it was still a really good experience.

The location is fantastic. It's right on the Ave in Delray and I loved the outdoor bar, but the food wasn't my favorite on the strip. I tried my friend's apple burrata grilled cheese, which was excellent. I got the nutty chicken. It was extremely dry and the brussels sprouts underneath were soggy. However, I would give it another try. Could have just been that one dish.

Overpriced and underwhelming, Gary Rack's Farmhouse kitchen was a disappointment to my tastebuds and wallet. Located in the walkable and popular downtown area of Del Rey Beach it has both indoor and outdoor seating, the ambiance is well thought out and put together well it was clean comfortable and the staff was very friendly. The menu is smaller and that made sense given the size of the restaurant, but I personally didn't find a lot that looked particularly appealing, as most items suffered from the "over-engineered" farm to table trope that most of these restaurants that want to appear upscale but aren't fall into. The almost normal but use one fancy sounding ingredient so we can charge $5 more trend I personally can't wait to end. (Example here Truffle Mac & cheese where there was no discernible truffle taste or need) The food was very "meh" but the punch to my wallet was not. A very basic lunch consisting of a salad and a side order of Mac/Cheese and fries made me audibly grin when I opened the bill folio. Would I eat here again? No. Should you? Only if you have money to blow on mediocre food and want to stay in the downtown area.

I want to start out by saying that their Apple Burrata Grilled Cheese is AMAZING. It's made on a thick crusty bread and the flavor profile is very unique. The Farm Burger and fries were decent, if I went back again I would likely choose a different dish. It's a great location on the Ave, however the service was slow. The outdoor area is nice and lively depending on what time of day it is. Overall, it was a nice spot to eat.

Inventive menu super cute place and yummy cocktails. We stopped on way back from cruise and enjoyed. Got there right at open and already had tables waiting. We tried the honey butter biscuits the breakfast burger and the croque madame croissant. I also had the Hugo spritz. Biscuit was huge and fluffy and you could see the layers the honey butter was just sweet enough. The breakfast burger was huge with lots of sausage and topped with a fried egg.the croque was as well and stuffed with prosciutto. The fries were hand cut and also delish. Staff was nice and attentive. We enjoyed and will def be back!!

I think Farmhouse deserves more than its current Yelp rating. The food is quite good, well-prepared and balanced. This is the third time I've been to Farmhouse (I live nearby in Delray). Service at the bar was spot on. The menu has a lot of cool items on it. I opted for the zucchini chips which had a delicious tangy, creamy dipping sauce, the nutty chicken, and the marinated white beans. On the corner of Atlantic Ave and 1st Ave, it's a good place to people watch, though it can be loud with motorcycles, blasting radios and the some of the people around me ? it was like full emersion in an episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey (OOH, MUIY, GAWD! Oh no he di'int) (all they ordered were french fries).

Food is good... fresh, hot, seasoned, and the lemon caper dill yogurt dip pairs well. Service is swift, polite, and service sound. Ambience is open airy, brunch crowd, cool, chill.

Good customer service. Location is great in downtown where there is a lot of walkable stores and restaurants. Outdoor seating is nice. The food and drinks were good. No complaints but also nothing to write home about. Good place for catching up with friends.

First time at this restaurant, definitely not the last! I must complaint our server Lisa, she was exceptional! I would suggest you request her as your server and you'll be glad you did. The orders from each at our table was perfect!! She came to the table several times to see if anything was needed! The service was FIVE STAR caliber! Now, the food. Also 5*Star caliber.

I was at this restaurant and was met by a rude host. Ordered salads and tacos that took forever. The men's bathroom was filthy and did not seem it was cleaned for a while. I would look for a restaurant that had a good customer service and good food.

I've ordered many times from Gat Racks and today ordered the Farm Burger which was supposed to come with pickled relish. It was missing on both burgers. Both burgers were cold. This is the 2nd out of 3 times I've placed this order and last 2 times they just don't get it right. I called today and spoke to female who placed me on hold, came back and said chef said it doesn't come with the pickled relish. She placed me on hold again and man answered and said they would check if uber would pick it up and deliver and never came back on call . I have been a customer for a long time and never experienced this kind of service before nor had food orders messed up on multiple occasions. They had my info pulled up and never called back to correct issue so service is not good as well. Sad that they have fallen from the great service and food/menu from before

This place is a must try if you're in Delray! Great good, atmosphere, staff and the best happy hour prices I've ever seen. 50% off the entire menu, food and drinks from 4-645 every day! Apps were amazing! The short ribs were delicious and very fresh! Drinks were great and the bartenders were excellent making sure everyone had a drink!

The server Joseph was excellent. They had extended their summer happy hour and Joseph let us know about the deals in time for us to order. My burger was fantastic! My husband had the nut crusted chicken and loved the sauce. Amazing happy hour deals!! We were seated outside on side street. Great and dog friendly.

We had a wonderful evening with friends and the service was very good. We arrived with our reservation for inside seating eventhough the restaurant has all the sliding doors open. It was hot outside but cool inside. We arrived in time for Happy hour and we're very pleased with the selections. The menu has some great items. I loved the kale salad with added shrimp. It was very fresh. The tacos my husband had was good but he didn't care for the street corn side he ordered. I liked the corn. Not fresh off the cobbled but it had good flavor. Our friends had the steak which was a little under cooked but it looked like a good sized portion. The Buffalo cauliflower was not very impressive in texture but the flavor had some spice and garlic to it. The evening was fun and I will definitely come back for Happy Hour for sure.

Did not honor half off on dessert Boca location When splitting bill the percentage of tip was for full bill but was never informed of this We caught it

I brought my mom and uncle here for a little lunch and I'm so glad I did. This place is great. You've probably passed by it because it's on the main avenue Atlantic and wondered whether you should go in... well, I'm here to tell you that you should go it. DECOR: It's small inside but they really thought of the layout and the decor. I'm about to make up a name for the vibe... farmhouse cozy with city vibe bar . They have booths and like two large tables for bigger parties so I suggest that you always make a reservation because this place can get packed quick. The decor was cute. They have a very interesting bar, because the restaurant it's in a corner they decided to have it facing outward where your back can be on the sidewalk where people are walking by. Talk about feeling the social energy. It looked very cool. The bar also continues to the inside. . We were amaze that even though the bar is literally opened to the outside, we still felt cool and comfortable in our booth. These people must spend a good amount on air conditioning. FOOD: So my mom is a selective eater (aka picky). And I brought her brother who is probably even worse lol. One is a health nut and the other doesn't like anything and has a sensitive stomach . Anyways, we ended up getting the same thing, which is rare to do but the dish sounded so good. It was the madam croque croissant.... GET IT! The plates were very large. It was phenomenal. Half the plate was a salad. And even though the salad made me feel like a bunny eating grass in a farm somewhere in an English field... I was a very happy bunny. All that to say that the salad the croissant came with was surprisingly delicious. ALL the plates in our table were wiped clean... everything was so delicious. And guess what? I only heard compliments from both my mom and uncle about the food, decor, and service. Which brings me to the next subject... SERVICE: Excellent. Our waiter was sweet, attentive, and wonderful. The poor guy was definitely working for his money taking care of multiple tables. He really has a naturally gift for taking care of people. My mom didn't want the egg to be runny like it was supposed to come, according to the menu, and he went to speak with the kitchen so that she was happy with all of it. Whenever we had or question he was happy to help us. The waitress in the front was nice too. CONCLUSION: I highly recommend this place. The parking lot is near by so you don't need to walk much. The service was great. The food was spectacular. We loved everything about it. Definitely make a reservation and have a great time.

We had such a great experience at Farmhouse in Delray! We ordered the burrata tomato grilled cheese and Caesar salad--both were absolutely delicious. Everything was super fresh and full of flavor. On top of that, the service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Stopped by with some friends to grab some breakfast. There was quite a few people but no wait time thank goodness. The service was good. All of the food and drinks we ordered were good. The prices were reasonable and the portion was decent. I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu.

This place is insane!! In the best way. Every single dish that we have tried is AMAZING. One of our favorite spots on the Avenue.

Farm to table found in Delray! I don't know what these other complainers are talking about but we had a FABULOUS dinner experience. Our server Madison was extremely warm & attentive and welcomed us into our first Farmhouse Kitchen experience with smiles and delicious drinks! We started with the pizza with chicken, apples and dates. Truly divine, the crust thin and crispy and the flavors all melded together beautifully! We then moved on to the chicken and dumplings in a delicious brown gravy- not your traditional southern white and it was a welcomed change. My husband had the shrimp tacos and said they were the best he's ever had- he is a shrimp taco conossieur! We finished with the apple cider donuts, which I will be dreamy about for days. Light fluffy, cinnamon and sugar- sweet and delicious! Do yourself a favor and book a reservation (place is small) and enjoy a night off Atlantic Ave.!

I had waffles and chicken which was very good. My only issue was our waiter, Anna. She never once smiled, and wasn't friendly at all. It was like she had an attitude about her, like you're lucky I am here today.

The ribs were wonderful & the service was impeccable. I'm sorry the they have closed. I feel like every time I discover a great restaurant they close due to high rent driving them out.

Stopped at their outdoor bar with my mom and we split the truffle Mac and cheese. It was amazing. I also got a Moscow mule, which you can't go wrong with! It was a quiet night, so while I can't speak to how the service is on a busy one, I can say the bartender was very attentive and served us quickly. The bar was clean and the place is nicely decorated. I'm sure I'll be back when I'm back in town.

This was a good meal, we were looking to go to one of the more popular restaurants on the Ave but the wait was too long. We settled on farmhouse as it was the shortest wait. We weren't overly impressed but everyone left satisfied. The service was average a bit slow but it was a busy Saturday night. Not the first place I'm running back to but wouldn't be opposed to eating here again.

We took our son to Farmhouse Kitchen for dinner. The vibe was cool and upbeat. Cocktails were interesting takes on classics with a focus on vodka drinks and mules. The zucchini chips were an awesome appetizer and likely the highlight of the dinner. They were accompanied with an interesting white sauce that was tart and savory to my tastebuds. Delish. I had the blackened mahi sandwich and it was really good but not what I was expecting for the price. I guess Atlantic Avenue rent is high. My wife and son both had the seeded chicken. It looked quite nice and the liked it a lot. They both asked for the zucchini chip sauce to go with the chicken. Dinner and drinks were nice and it was a good time. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating with a bar. Indoor is pretty small and a bit noisy due to the small space and the open kitchen. All said, good time and nice meal. Would I do it again? Maybe. It seemed a wee bit pricey all things considered.

Great food using quality, fresh ingredients and good vibes makes for a terrific experience. Killer happy hour is a must as well!

It took a few minutes for us to be greeted, but we got a table right away outside. Sunday evening is still busy on Atlantic Ave, so be prepared for the noise and pets -- including goats apparently -- if you sit outside. Maddy was a great server. Our food came out in a good amount of time, and it was all piping hot! You need to ask for the kids' selection. I highly recommend the chicken tenders! They are the bomb! Fries are on point here too! Actually, everything we orders was delicious!

We ended up at Farmhouse by happenstance and I am so glad we did!! Sat at the bar, bartenders were nice and attentive. Food was good too(we also had a flatbread, not pictured here, that was AWESOME)! We'll be back for sure!

Delicious food! Great service too. The music was also great. We had the veggie burger which was amazing and the prosciutto and fig pizza. Both are highly recommended!

Food was delicious and fresh. Not a big restaurant so if they are busy they maybe packed. Servers are attentive and there was not a long wait. It is on the ave so busy, but still casual and great for a lunch meeting. A bit pricey which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5

Great outdoor sitting, good food, good service. The outdoor chairs could be a bit more comfortable but their good for sitting and people watching while you eat

Nice location in Boca Very good pizza We tried the most famous pizza they serve ( a bit pricey at$65)

Great place to reserve for brunch! Loved the Benedict and espresso martini was super close and walkable to the downtown delray area.

We had lunch there today. The service and food were excellent. Staff was very friendly and attentive even bringing a water bowl for our dog. We had Buffalo Cauliflower and Truffle Mac n Cheese appetizers and the Choppy Chop salad and the Corn Risotto for entrees. All were exceptional. Also, added bonus - everything was 1/2 price between 3 and 6! Great bargain! This was our second time there in the last few months and we will be back soon!

The worst fish sandwich ive ever had. Totally dried out and being a South florida fisherman, the fillet was not fresh but frozen and defrosted.

Let's start with the positive. The manager here is a hoot. Super funny and affable type of guy. The guy at the front, who doubles as a host and server was super nice too. The eggplant tacos were divine according to my husband. The not so good. The bartender made us the worst drinks we have ever had. I ordered a mojito- and I asked her to put in a little more sugar and she put simple syrup. Still didn't make it better. So I apologized and asked her to switch to wine. My husband had a margarita. Again, it was the worst drink we ever had. It was actually super sour. So he asked for a little orange juice to make it better and it was still horrendous. He drank it because he was embarrassed that we had already asked her to alter both, but regardless it tasted awful. About the bartender, whereas the manager and host/server were super nice guys, she was the complete opposite. She was not talkative at all, and rather cold. She wasn't not nice just not what you expect from a bartender. We paid and left after one round and 1 appetizer.

The services are great, the hostess' very pleasant. The Brussels sprouts appetizer very tasty. The $34 Salmon entree was one of the worse meals I ever had. The Brussels sprouts were tasteless, the butternut purée was water-like with no flavor whatsoever. The piece of salmon was nothing special with no seasoning - if there was- it needed more. Expensive total disappointment. If it wasn't downtown it would never survive.

More of a 3.5 because some of the food just really didn't taste that good. Not because of poor execution, I just wasn't feeling the recipe. For example, the Nashville hot chicken tacos I expected like crispy chicken but it was cubes of chicken breast tossed in hot sauce - not appetizing. None of the tacos (we also had fish and shrimp) look good or were good in my opinion. The highlight of my meal was the buffalo cauliflower. I definitely suggest ordering - loved the crunchy nuts on top. The fried green tomatoes were missing something - after 1 I was over it. Definitely good to share. We sat at the open air bar which was a nice ambiance - their happy hour menu is definitely a steal. However I couldn't imagine paying full price for these items and being satisfied. Unless the portions are different for happy hour.