Chef Art Smith's Reunion

4.4

752 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 752 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chef Art Smith's Reunion delights diners with its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and warm atmosphere. Standouts include the fried chicken, goat cheese biscuits, and hush puppies, which have been praised as "to die for." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "delicious" Southern-inspired dishes ensure Reunion remains a must-visit spot at Navy Pier.

752 Reviews

P
Priscilla
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and hot when served. They also gave a gracious amount of food.
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WILLIAM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service!!! We will definitely come back soon.
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Miguel
VIP
Tampa
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Beignets are as good as Cafe Du Monde, the Hush Puppies as good as your location at Disney Springs. The Stickey Fried Chicken and the Lobster Shrimp Roll are both winner. Staff was very good. Cordial, well organized, felt like they cared.
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Stephanie
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress, Laura was wonderful. She was helpful with recommendations and ensured that our food was delivered timely enough to make our theatre commitment. We all enjoyed our dinner selections. The only complaint was with the hostess. We stood waiting to be seated for class to 15 minutes and the restaurant wasn’t busy.
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Lynn
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Reunion as our pre Chicago Shakespeare Theater dinner spot. The food is yummy, fair $ and the staff is joyful, attentive & kind. Eliza our waiter was great!!! So too we’re all the food runners. Kudos on hiring and keeping good people.;-)
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Darius
VIP
Chicago
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The goat cheese biscuits, tuna tartare and chicken sandwich were all great and I highly recommend.
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Julie
Detroit
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was very quiet, hardly anyone else in there at dinner time which was odd. Service was ok but a bit off - not at all friendly or welcoming. Food was good; the goat cheese drop biscuits were tasty. But the prices seemed a bit high for what we got.
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KIMBERLY
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our 1st time here. Hot honey wings were tasty. Calamari not so much. Something was off with the texture. Hush puppies, the shrimp basket, and fried chicken dinner was delicious!
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Sarah
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We (two adults and two kids) came here for dinner after a busy afternoon at the Children’s Museum, and we had a great experience. The service was very friendly and attentive and the food was a hit. Mac n cheese and fried chicken were appreciated all around, as were the hush puppies. My husband and I also did the whiskey business cocktail flight which was a good choice when we were having a hard time choosing. We’ll definitely be back.
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Tina
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My first visit was less than expected. Unfortunately it was on New Year’s Day. The celebration was minimized by the overall slow service, waitstaff appeared to be very sluggish maybe tired. The chicken was very salty could not eat it. If you like salt it’s for you. The greens tasted like an overwhelming mixture of vinegar and salt. Could not eat it. The manager was gracious and thoughtful apologetic and accommodating. Was offered several options to eat and drink in place of my main dish. I tried the crab cakes. Small but delicious. A complimentary piece of cake to go was very nice of them. I might go back for a second chance. Best Regards.
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FAQs

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 4.4 stars by 752 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located at the front of Navy Pier.
Neighborhood
Lakeshore East
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Chef Art Smith's Reunion

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 752 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Chef Art Smith's Reunion offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chef Art Smith's Reunion restaurant rated?

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