The Farmhouse Bistro, Bar & Backyard

With a population of just over 11,000, the success of the Farmhouse Bistro & Bar in Spearfish, South Dakota, weighed heavily on its ability to become a destination that would attract patrons throughout the entire region. JLG worked with the client to exalt the familiar by elevating regional agrarian forms, local materials, and artifacts that supported and connected the unexpected element of a skeletal barn; creating an extraordinary outdoor destination that patrons won’t find anywhere else. With six indoor and outdoor dining environments inspired by the landscape, the Bistro successfully unites the community, boosts the local economy, and celebrates Spearfish Creek’s unique beauty.