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Chef Art Smith's Reunion Restaurant Chicago

Chef Art Smith's Reunion Restaurant Chicago Reunion Restaurant, helmed by celebrity chef Art Smith, brings a taste of southern Florida to Navy Pier in Chicago. The restaurant offers an upscale and elegant atmosphere with comforting dishes that combine classic Southern cuisine with modern twists. In addition to their delicious food, they also host fun and creative activities for kids on special occasions like Earth Day. Come see what makes them stand out from the rest!

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๐Ÿค Hey, who you calling shrimp? Oh, you meant these. Our bad. Carry on...๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Fried Gulf Shrimp Basket
06/03/2026

๐Ÿค Hey, who you calling shrimp? Oh, you meant these. Our bad. Carry on...

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Fried Gulf Shrimp Basket

Eeny, meeny, miny, all of them! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‰ Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad๐Ÿ‘‰ Mac & Cheese๐Ÿ‘‰ Fried Chicken Sandwich๐Ÿ‘‰ Crispy Chicken Sli...
06/02/2026

Eeny, meeny, miny, all of them! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
๐Ÿ‘‰ Mac & Cheese
๐Ÿ‘‰ Fried Chicken Sandwich
๐Ÿ‘‰ Crispy Chicken Sliders

๐Ÿฅ‚ Good news, brunch lovers, your favorite meal of the weekend is starting even earlier!Join us beginning at 10am for all...
05/30/2026

๐Ÿฅ‚ Good news, brunch lovers, your favorite meal of the weekend is starting even earlier!

Join us beginning at 10am for all the sweet, savory, and sippable satisfaction your weekend deserves. Mimosas and Bloody Marys included. ๐Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Weekend Brunch 10a-3p

Some heroes wear capes. Ours come on toasted buns. ๐Ÿ”  ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Drive-In Burger
05/28/2026

Some heroes wear capes. Ours come on toasted buns. ๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Drive-In Burger

If you need us, weโ€™ll be parked at Navy Pier with crab cakes in one hand and a cocktail in the other ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿน๐Ÿ“ธ Old Bay Crab Ca...
05/27/2026

If you need us, weโ€™ll be parked at Navy Pier with crab cakes in one hand and a cocktail in the other ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿน

๐Ÿ“ธ Old Bay Crab Cakes

Patio season means our fan-favorite Patio Bingo is BACK! ๐ŸŽก Join us every Tuesday from Navy Pier for your chance to win a...
05/26/2026

Patio season means our fan-favorite Patio Bingo is BACK! ๐ŸŽก Join us every Tuesday from Navy Pier for your chance to win amazing cash prizes, gift cards, and bingo bragging rights. Plus, all proceeds of bingo card sales will be donated to our partner charity every week!

๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ๐‘บ ๐‘ป๐‘ถ ๐‘ฒ๐‘ต๐‘ถ๐‘พ:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Every Tuesday 6-8p
๐Ÿ‘‰ Takes Place on Our Patio
๐Ÿ‘‰ See Host for Seating (No Reservations)
๐Ÿ‘‰ Must Be at Least 18y to Participate
๐Ÿ‘‰ Bingo Cards $5/ea OR 21 Cards for $50

**๐˜ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ**

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ In remembrance of those who gave everything for our country, weโ€™re proud to give back this Memorial Day Weekend and e...
05/24/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ In remembrance of those who gave everything for our country, weโ€™re proud to give back this Memorial Day Weekend and every day.

Military guests in uniform receive 50% off food & beverages, and guests with a valid military ID receive 20% off from your friends at Reunion. ๐Ÿซก

Fork YEA! ๐Ÿค What will soon be your new favorite salad, fresh Reunion veggies team up with salami, croutons, parmesan che...
05/20/2026

Fork YEA! ๐Ÿค What will soon be your new favorite salad, fresh Reunion veggies team up with salami, croutons, parmesan cheese, crispy chickpeas, pan-seared shrimp, and a bitey red wine vinaigrette to make our 1960 Salad the kind of lunch you accidentally start craving every week! ๐Ÿฅ—

05/19/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Long holiday weekend plans? Be it brunch, lunch, or drinks on the patio, a trip to Reunion this Memorial Day is the move.

A day this monumental deserves its own weekend ๐Ÿฅ‚  ๐Ÿ‘‰ Bottomless Mimosas 11a-3p (Sat & Sun)
05/15/2026

A day this monumental deserves its own weekend ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ‘‰ Bottomless Mimosas 11a-3p (Sat & Sun)

I was today years old when I found out Chef Art's has an on-tap frozen cocktail flight โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿคฏ
05/12/2026

I was today years old when I found out Chef Art's has an on-tap frozen cocktail flight โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿคฏ

Happy Motherโ€™s Day to the queens of comfort food, unconditional love, and making everything better with dessert! ๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿฐ
05/10/2026

Happy Motherโ€™s Day to the queens of comfort food, unconditional love, and making everything better with dessert! ๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿฐ

Moms deserve brunch with a little sparkle. โœจ Join us this Sunday for Reunionโ€™s Annual Motherโ€™s Day Brunch at Navy Pier f...
05/07/2026

Moms deserve brunch with a little sparkle. โœจ Join us this Sunday for Reunionโ€™s Annual Motherโ€™s Day Brunch at Navy Pier featuring a specialty prix fixe menu stacked with Chef Art classics, including Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and more. Bonus? Every Mom enjoys a Disaronno Spritz with purchase! ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅ‚

โžก๏ธ Reservations Link in Bio

**๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜”๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ**

05/06/2026

The rhythm is set, and the tickets are officially LIVE! ๐Ÿ’ƒ We are thrilled to join the 2026 powered by lineup. This yearโ€™s theme, โ€œLet your Tastebuds Dance,โ€ celebrates the vibrant harmony between culinary artistry and the spirit of dance.

Catch & The Reunion team at the following events:

โžก๏ธ Chef Demo Saturday - September 26, 5-5:30 pm - Demoing with Chef Fleetwood Covington, Executive Chef

โžก๏ธ Rise & Shine Brunch - September 27, 12-3 pm - Hosting with Chef Erick Williams, Virtue Restaurant & Bar

From standout bites to perfectly crafted sips, this is an experience you wonโ€™t want to miss!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets for are on sale NOW: chicagogourmet.org

When Cinco de Mayo meets a Taco Tuesday, participation is mandatory ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿน
05/05/2026

When Cinco de Mayo meets a Taco Tuesday, participation is mandatory ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿน

May the FORK be with you!๐Ÿด ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Short Rib Ragu
05/04/2026

May the FORK be with you!๐Ÿด

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Short Rib Ragu

You. Us. Brunch. Patio. Giddyup. ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ‘‰ Weekend Brunch 11a-3p๐ŸŽถ Live Music Saturday ๐Ÿพ Bottomless Mimosas Sunday
05/01/2026

You. Us. Brunch. Patio. Giddyup. ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐Ÿ‘‰ Weekend Brunch 11a-3p
๐ŸŽถ Live Music Saturday
๐Ÿพ Bottomless Mimosas Sunday

๐Ÿ™ Join us next Thursday for an evening of reflection and powerful dialogue at Reunion by Chef Art Smith at Navy Pier. Fr...
04/30/2026

๐Ÿ™ Join us next Thursday for an evening of reflection and powerful dialogue at Reunion by Chef Art Smith at Navy Pier. From Death Row to HIV/AIDS: Grace Unbound in Chicago features a bold conversation between Bishop Demetrios and acclaimed journalist Lou Canellis, exploring themes of faith, human dignity, and the lives too often forgotten.

The evening begins with a reception at 6:00 PM, followed by the interview at 7:00 PM and a meet-and-greet from 8:00โ€“9:00 PM. A limited number of books will be available for purchase, with sales managed on-site before and after the program. Parking is available at Pier West Garage (validation provided), and rideshare drop-off is conveniently located at the restaurant entrance.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reserve Your Spot Here: tinyurl.com/bishop demetriosMay7

โ˜Ž๏ธ Mom just called. She wants you to make a resy at Reunion for Mother's Day!Treat Mom like the queen she is with our An...
04/28/2026

โ˜Ž๏ธ Mom just called. She wants you to make a resy at Reunion for Mother's Day!

Treat Mom like the queen she is with our Annual Mother's Day Brunch from Navy Pier. Our specialty prix menu features some of our all-time faves, including deviled eggs, chicken & waffles, mimosas, and bloody marys. Even better? All moms will receive a Disaronno Spritz with any purchase! ๐Ÿซถ

โžก๏ธ Reservations: https://bit.ly/4cOxahI

**๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜”๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ**

Shareable? Technically. Likely? Debatable.๐Ÿ” Crispy Chicken Sliders
04/27/2026

Shareable? Technically. Likely? Debatable.

๐Ÿ” Crispy Chicken Sliders

Weekend forecast? 100% chance of brunch on our patio! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚Sweet, savory, or sippable, time to make your way to Reunion.๐Ÿ‘‰ ...
04/24/2026

Weekend forecast? 100% chance of brunch on our patio! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚

Sweet, savory, or sippable, time to make your way to Reunion.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reservations: https://bit.ly/4cOxahI

Our  #1 Draft Pick this year? Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken, of course! ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ—
04/23/2026

Our #1 Draft Pick this year? Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken, of course! ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ—

We didn't invent Mac & Cheese, we just made it that much better! ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ“ธ
04/22/2026

We didn't invent Mac & Cheese, we just made it that much better! ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿง€

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Here's to you, M๐ŸŒบM!Time to shower the Queen Bee in your life the Reunion way with our ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก from Na...
04/20/2026

Here's to you, M๐ŸŒบM!

Time to shower the Queen Bee in your life the Reunion way with our ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก from Navy Pier. Join us Sunday May 10th for a specialty prix fixe menu featuring an array of Chef Art classics, including Chicken & Waffles and Shrimp & Grits. Plus, all Moms will receive a Disaronno Spritz with any purchase! ๐Ÿฅ‚

โžก๏ธ Reservations: https://bit.ly/4cOxahI

**๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜”๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ**

Patio season is officially HERE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰Brunch, lunch, or drinks with the squad - we're Spring'ing into action this weekend ...
04/17/2026

Patio season is officially HERE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Brunch, lunch, or drinks with the squad - we're Spring'ing into action this weekend from Chef Art's place with outdoor vibes on our mind. So grab a seat, grab a drink, and make our patio your happy place from the Navy Pier!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reservations: https://bit.ly/4cOxahI

Address

700 E Grand Avenue #131
Chicago, IL
60611

To get to E Grand Avenue in Chicago by public transport, take the train or bus and get off at the nearest stop. From there, walk towards E Grand Avenue.

To get to E Grand Avenue in Chicago by car, head towards the downtown area and find parking in one of the nearby parking garages or lots. Once parked, walk towards E Grand Avenue.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+13122241415

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Chef Art Smith's Reunion Restaurant -Chicago is not just any restaurant, it is a place where food meets philanthropy. The restaurant recently hosted an Alzheimer's Benefit Dinner in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimerโ€™s care, support, and research. Chef Art Smith lost his mother, grandmother, and aunt to this disease, which makes this cause very close to his heart. During the event, he shared touching stories of these remarkable women who inspired him throughout his life.

Apart from its philanthropic endeavors, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends Chef Art's southern Florida roots with Chicago's Navy Pier culture. The menu features mouth-watering dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. From crispy fried chicken to shrimp and grits, every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and served with a touch of southern hospitality.

The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and inviting, making it perfect for intimate dinners or large gatherings. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and comfortable.

Overall, Chef Art Smith's Reunion Restaurant -Chicago is more than just a place to eat; it is a place where food meets philanthropy and where memories are made. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Chicago, look no further than Chef Art Smith's Reunion Restaurant -Chicago on E Grand Avenue.

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