Table Fifty-Two
3.5
from - 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. Monday-Saturday; 4-8:30 p.m. Sunday
- 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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"My favorite restaurant in Chicago!"
By tp from west loop, November 9, 2009
We have been here 5 times now and every dish has been, by far, the most delicious I have ever tasted. After living in Chicago for 11 years... and a...
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"Big Difference of Opinion"
By ljs40702846 from Palatine, November 9, 2009
Having read the previous reviews, I almost canceled my reservation. Good thing I didn't. From my dining experience last night, I submit that all ...
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"Delicious"
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, October 26, 2009
I'm not sure if the previous few reviews have been by other restaurant owners in the area or not but they are dead wrong. My husband and I went he...
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