Table Fifty-Two
3.6
- Neighborhood: Near North Side
- 52 W. Elm St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-573-4000
Art Smith, Oprah's personal chef, cookbook author and TV personality, is the force behind this Gold Coast spot. The restaurant offers a menu of refined Southern decadance, including dishes inspired by Smith's cookbook, "Back to the Table." Look for faves such as fried chicken and waffles and pan-seared catfish, plus seasonally-minded entreees, wood-fired pizzas and sides such as braised collard greens. But the best treat isn't on the menu: It's a sizzling skillet of parmesan cheese biscuits that arrives right after you sit down. The main floor has a shabby-chic cottage look with a stone bar, hickory flooring and a copper tin-punch ceiling. The second floor dining room features a more formal vibe with Venetian wallpaper and chandeliers.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Dearborn and Elm Streets
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 4-8:30 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (opening Monday for dinner starting July 5)
- Cuisine:
- American Regional and American Southern
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Reservations:
- Recommended. Getting a reservation is tougher than scoring Oprah tickets.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- The upper level may be reserved (seats 24-30).
- Features:
- Celebrity Chef and Tourist Spot
- Specialties:
- Biscuits and gravy with grits and eggs; fried chicken and waffles; chicken gumbo and okra; shrimp and grits
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 35 on the main level; 24-30 upstairs.
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Rate Table Fifty-Two
"Disappointing and Overpriced"
By KL from Morton Grove, March 28, 2009
My family and I came here for my sister's birthday but came out disappointed and hungry! Our server was unfriendly and a bit arrogant. He showed ...
Report This Review"Way over priced"
By TLB from Wheaton, March 20, 2009
I should have read the reviews before I went because I was sorely disappointed. The food was seasoned really well. I enjoyed the flavors, but the...
Report This Review"Waaay overpriced"
By Chris M. from Wicker Park, December 5, 2008
I was at Table 52 recently with a party of 6. We were so rushed to get out of there for the next seating, it was impossible to enjoy our overprice...
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