Chef Art Smith’s Reunion

The pictures online are very misleading - this is “elevated bar food “ at best. Nothing Southern about it - chicken was bland and rubbery.

We were promptly seated for our 6:15 reservation. Unfortunately no one came to the table to fill water glasses or to take our order. This happened while the server for our section was working tables all around us. While we waited, a bus-person dropped a glass while setting a table across from ours; it didn't break and they just picked it up off the floor and put it on the table! Ick! Finally, after 25 minutes of nothing we left. Won't be back anytime soon.

The fried chicken, mashed potatoes and goat cheese biscuits are classics! I also tried the tuna tartar, which was also good. Our server was incredibly attentive in a non-intrusive way and we were able to dine relatively quickly in order to attend our show at the Shakespeare Theater. We even got a theater discount.

We selected the Chicago Shakespeare menu, and the food was outstanding, as usual. Both of us chose the salmon main course. Our sides and desserts were different: crab cake and deviled eggs, Caesar salad and Brussels sprouts/kale salad, cupcake and key lime pie. Delicious! We loved them all!

Highly recommend Reunion! Been here a couple times on Chicago visits and had a fantastic dinner each time. My friends and family said it was one of the best dining experiences they've ever had.

The food and service was good but not great. What was very annoying and disappointing was an automatic 20% service (for a party of two!), PLUS an additional 5% service charge, PLUS the standard request for an additional 10%/15%/20% tip. It definitely felt like an attempt to rip us off, or to take advantage of unsuspecting tourists, which we are not. We are locals, but won't return soon. Didn't leave us with a good feeling. Definitely not a good value.

It was mediocre at best. I went for my 32nd anniversary and was disappointed with the service. The waiter kept disappearing no napkins. My son was sent his lobster roll back.The braise greens was terrible. The chicken was soso. I know President Obama and Oprah said it was good and i thought i was going to have the same experience. A BIG FAT NOT!!!!!!! Not a Happy 32 Anniversay….. I have to find another place to eat. I wasted $148. I wouldn’t recommend it…. One other thing…don’t go there if you are celebrating any occasion they could care less, even though I booked my reservations through open table and they asked if there was any reason for coming ( my anniversary) all I got was a congrats … that was it! The waiter said I could “probably “ give you ice cream and didn’t get that either. Not saying I wanted anything for free as you could see my bill…. But…….it would have been nice!

We had the Chicken Tenders as an entree, and they were delicious! Lightly breaded, with seasoning, and juicy, fresh chicken. The highlighted mac & cheese side was also creamy and tasty. The host, Mau, was very attentive and flexible. He even took care of us whenever he walked by our table!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

If you’re expecting cultured food don’t come! Greens and mac were dry! Hot sauce is sweet just overall a little disappointing. Very cute inside and high expectations that weren’t met unfortunately.

Sorry for making a quick judgment that there’s no good food around Navy Pier — this restaurant is definitely worth spending the evening at while waiting for the fireworks show. I wish I had come here in the first place.

The fish taco was fabulous and completely erased the memory of the awful hotdog I’d just had at A&D. The chef’s “art chicken wings” were a bit too much for me with their sour and spicy flavor — honestly, they tasted a bit like burnt coffee, LOL — but the inside was tender and well-seasoned.

The service was decent and there was live music playing, the bar was packed, and with the evening breeze, this open-air restaurant was just perfect. Solid 8/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Laura was amazing her service was top
Tier we enjoyed every minute of our time
There and the food and drinks were all
The things

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice experience. Service was friendly though kitchen was a touch slow. Nice decor and the servers gave us a small theater discount. Would return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Excellent food! I went with a larger group and the whole experience was fantastic. Amazing staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Goat Cheese Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Perfect day on Navy Pier. Their smash burger is off the charts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken, Double Stack Burger

We ordered the lunch specials, half shrimp-n-grits and half chopped salad, and dined al fresco. It was lovely and the meal was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5