Chef Art Smith's Reunion

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   Amy

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Being from Chicago, I was a bit skeptical about a restaurant at Navy Pier. But we have enjoyed Blue Door Kitchen and Garden and decided to give Reunion a try before heading to the 'theatre.' What a wonderful surprise! It's a lovely unpretentious space. We thoroughly enjoyed the prixe fix theatre menu. We started with the Division Bell cocktail, which was great, of course, with mezcal and a cherry. We had the deviled eggs and crab cake, both delicious Southern classics. Then we had the caesar salad and brussels sprouts with kale, again both delicious. The brussels sprout and kale were blended with pecans, bacon and parmesan. What's not to love about that combination? Then we had the spring pasta and the salmon with brussels sprouts and sweet potato (roasted and delicious). The salmon was cooked to perfection. The pasta was fresh and full flavored with rich pesto. I'm not a big fan of desserts but thoroughly enjoyed the hummingbird cupcake. Husband loved the key lime--the aroma alone was amazing. Half-price bottle of wine (Wednesdays, it seems) added to the enjoyment. And finally, our server was wonderful, and the chef warmly visited each table. Chef is humble, kind, and clearly very talented. We live in Chicago and will gladly return to Reunion, especially before enjoying a play.
   

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   CEG88

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been to Chef Art’s Homecomin in Florida, so we were quite excited to learn there was a similar restaurant in Chicago. The fried chicken was just as delicious as it is in Florida and our waitress was a delight. I forget her name, but she is originally from NJ.
   

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   Carol

   Chicago

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pre-theater dining on the pier. Three out of four of us went with the signature fried chicken dinner. If you want to splurge on a fried dinner, this is the place to do it. The coating was crispy without being greasy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were buttery and had a nice smooth texture. We were warned about the very generous portions of the desserts and were not disappointed. One delicious piece of key lime pie split four ways. A great end to our meal.
   

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   Cliff

   Kansas City

   21 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food great, Server seemed distracted and wasn't attentive.
   

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   Judy

   Chicago

   52 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great menu. Lovely setting. Delicious preparation. Attentive wait staff. Perfect before/after any Chicago Shakespeare Theater performance or visit to Navy Pier.
   

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   bob

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Music was excessively loud! It was so loud our waiter complained that it made it hard to hear our orders. We had difficulty hearing each other. We asked twice before they turned it down. The food is ok, not great, so the experience was negatively affected by the loud music. There is no need for loud music — it’s a restaurant not a concert!
   

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   Marcia

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   If you are looking for homestyle food that will leave you feeling good do not hesitate to visit Chef Art Smiths Reunion. It holds true to its name and joined with friends and family the reunion will be fun filled with amazing food and drinks!!! Let me tell you if I could go daily to have the grits for sure.
   

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   Maikel

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   If you are looking for a similar experience as Chef Art's in Orlando this menu unfortunately falls short. The food was solid but nothing worth revisiting.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Chicago

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Chicken tenders and mac and cheese are the best
   

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    Joe

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is the place to gather for a good meal at a good price. There is something for everyone.
    

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