Chef Art Smith's Reunion

4.3

731 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Lively
Good for groups

Dining together allows us to better understand who we are, regardless of our social status. The food does not have to be elegant, complicated, or fancy. We find that busy people like simple food—the busier they are, the simpler the food. Our menu is straightforward, down-home Southern food with a few more contemporary dishes.

Getting back to the table allows us to love and nurture each other and renew connections to our families—however they may be configured—in this diverse and ever-changing society. Such connections are crucial in a fast-paced world where we feel more disconnected every day. One of the best ways we know how to restore that daily balance is to sit down at our table.

We should all think about returning to the sanctity of the table, where we can rebuild our families whether they be given or chosen, and reconnect with those we love and choose to love. Our table is a familiar, uncomplicated, friendly place where we can celebrate.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 224-1415
Website
http://www.reunionrestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Art Smith

Location
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Area
Lakeshore East
Cross Street
Located at the front of Navy Pier.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The CTA stop is located across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 731 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Chef Art Smith's Reunion is a delightful culinary gem at Navy Pier, offering "amazing comfort food" that guests rave about. The fried chicken is particularly "amazing," and the service is often described as "phenomenal." While some diners note occasional service hiccups, the lively atmosphere, generous portions, and "delicious" Southern-inspired dishes make it a must-visit for comfort food lovers.

731 Reviews

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Wanda
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was helpful. She was nice. The food came out piping hot. The biscuits melted in my mouth. I love the little apple jam on the side was excellent and the chicken awesome a nice crust on the chicken which made it crispy moist, and the house made hot sauce. Awesome. We will be back.
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Norma
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Rainy night so it wasn’t was crowded as normal. Food was wonderful, portion sizes - large, doggie bags for everyone.
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Jesus
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been at Chef Art Smith’s Reunion twice and both times I’ve enjoyed the food, the environment, the service, and the experience. I recommend.
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James
Chicago
132 reviews
4.0
132 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was great but all the up charges are too much. Up charge for gravy on you potato Up charge for tartar sauce for the catfish but the chicken catfish biscuits and grits are great
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Heather
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal of our entire trip! Hushpuppiea and deviled eggs were to die for!! The hummingbird cake was just like my grandmother used to make. 10/10
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Karen
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The 4 course meal was good. Drinks nice but service was slow
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MaryAnn
Chicago
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always look forward to dinner @ Reunion. Except for the two hostesses who didn't seem to know what to do with the very large non- reservation group that walked in front of us when we arrived, it was a very pleasant experience. Eliza, our server, was pleasant, efficient, and very accommodating. The food was excellent, and we look forward to returning again soon. Best mashed potatoes ever!
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Steve
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, service was excellent and the Chef was wonderful. Love the house hot sauce. A must visit.
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Charles
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ok for Navy Pier but no way in the league of requiring a credit card guarantee for reservation
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Traci
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A winter weeknight is ideal to visit Navy Pier, the restaurant was quiet and relaxed, very pleasant! Their famous fried chicken is indeed juicy & delicious, although I found it a touch salty. The chicken & dumpling soup was made from scratch with shredded chicken instead of cubed, however, it needed a bit of salt. Everything we tried was very good, and the server was knowledgeable & friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
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Chef Art Smith's Reunion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 224-1415.

Chef Art Smith's Reunion is rated 4.3 stars by 731 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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Additional information

Cross Street
Located at the front of Navy Pier.
Area
Lakeshore East
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The CTA stop is located across the street from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Art Smith
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.reunionrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(312) 224-1415

Chef Art Smith's Reunion

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