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Table Fifty-Two
(Now Closed)Southern Food Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Food Network and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
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Matt 👀March 12, 2015What a true southern gem in chicago. Everything from the decorations and music to the wonderfully fried and non fried selection of farm to table delights. Beet salad is a must. She crab soup is yum.
Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014Known for his "real food" cuisine of low-country shrimp and grits, and melt-in-your-mouth macaroni and cheese, Chef Art Smith makes his prized fried chicken on Sunday night only. Read more
Mario OpazoJune 11, 2014Amazing gourmet restaurant in Chicago, managing by the Chef. Short menu, delicious food. Try the cellar recommendation. Highly recommend it!
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Chef Art Smith—famous for cooking for Oprah, Lady Gaga and audiences on "Top Chef Masters"—puts a gourmet twist on Southern comfort food at this quaint Gold Coast restaurant. Read more
Rebecca SteinbergSeptember 15, 2013Easily THE BEST Southern food I've had in Chicago. Get the Mac and cheese and fried chicken! I was too full for the pecan pie but it looked amazing!
Chicago magazineMay 9, 2012This spot's premeal bites—a deviled egg and impossibly cheesy biscuits—are among Chicago’s finest free openers. Try the wonderful buttermilk-fried chicken or duck confit with caramelized fennel. Read more
Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the fried chicken and waffles from our 100 Best list: The chance to eat Art Smith's incomparable fried chicken from the dinner menu, for breakfast—smothered with Burton’s maple syrup.
Phoebe VenkatJune 25, 2013All these items are dope: ginger & lioness cocktail, fried chicken, mac & cheese, cornbread and stuffed chili pepper. Hot sauce should be on the table from jump.
The Mac n cheese and hummingbird cake are the must haves. Cozy atmosphere with beautiful decor, especially upstairs.
a.m.p.September 1, 2010Obviously, try the mac & cheese and save room for dessert. The Hummingbird Cake is their signature dessert, BUT I highly recommend the Sweet Corn Custard...absolutely to die for. Awesome atmosphere.
BigTab R.N.April 12, 2015Everyone talks about the fried chicken but it's actually really, really bland. The mac 'n cheese is transcendental, though. Get it!- Time Out ChicagoApril 24, 2012Three-cheese mac, pistachio-crusted chicken, chili-crusted pork chops with pickled peaches and buttermilk–fried chicken are some of the rib-sticking offerings. Read more
Jake SmithJune 11, 2013If you are lactose intolerant and sadly cannot have the Mac and Cheese (which should be the ONLY reason you don't get it), I feel badly for you. Try the Maple-glazed Sweet Potatoes as your side.
Alex RandowApril 6, 2013The food was outstanding! Fried Green Tomato appetizer with Andouille Sausage was very good. Make sure you get the Mac & Cheese side!
Alison Lawler-DeanAugust 1, 2011Rich and delicious for brunch. The creamiest quiche I've ever had. Plus amazing fried chicken, crab cakes and grits. Plan to walk it off after.
MarissaAugust 27, 2010If you end up going here for Fried Chicken day, make sure someone else orders another entre and share because everything on the menu is good. Oh and save room for desert!- hum 'Spirited Dinner' @ Table 52, Tues, June 21st 6:30. Five courses with cocktails with each of hum's 5 Botanicals highlighted per course. Make your reservations early for an anticipated sell out.
Crain's Chicago BusinessJuly 21, 2010A festive, one-of-a-kind Chicago experience, best for less formal celebrations & putting clients at ease. Goat cheese & bacon enrich a fried green tomato Napoleon w/ sun-dried tomato & olive tampenade Read more
David SmithOctober 6, 2014The mesclun salad isn't as boring as it sounds. In fact, it's the most fun salad you'll ever have. Get it.- 1st Course, June 21st 2011 hum 'Spirited Dinner' Cauliflower Panna Cotta, Pea Tendrils, Kaffir Lime Curry-Accompanied by hum, Eben's Weiss, Lemongrass, Hedonistic Citrus Bitters. $75++, $100 inclusive
Jessica PerryAugust 31, 2010The mac and cheese and biscuits are to die for. The fried chicken is juicy and flavorful and worth making a Sunday or Monday reservation. Get messy!
Table Fifty-TwoJune 6, 2013Make sure to let your server know you've checked in on Foursquare all this June to enjoy a free glass of sparkling wine!
Donna DabideenApril 24, 2013That was some serious fry chicken, oh and try the green fried tomatoes, best I've ever had.
Warren SukernekMay 2, 2011As everyone has said, the fried chicken is fantastic. Light and moist. But the collard greens are even better. A must order!
Veronica HMarch 31, 2013Be healthy and order the egg white omelette w parsnip purée, leeks, and spring onions. So good!- Sara CharlieFebruary 11, 2010THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Chef Art Smith is ex personal chef of Opera. Everything is delicious. Complementary goat cheese buttermilk biscuits. Ultimate, intimate deliciousness. Fried Chicken on Sundays:) Read more
ISC ChicagoSeptember 26, 2016Table Fifty-Two is now Blue Door, still home to Chef Art Smith, just a different focus
Chris BroylesJune 7, 2011Local fave -- fried chicken, pork, but starting w/deviled eggs and parmesan and goat cheese drop biscuits, you can't go wrong Read more
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef Art Smith’s charity Common Threads through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate
ToryBurchApril 18, 2011Oprah Winfrey's chef, Art Smith, opened this restaurant a few years ago. The cheese biscuits alone are worth the trip.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Rick Gresh, chef of David Burke’s Primehouse, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Art's Hummingbird. Read more
Lindsay BigsJuly 17, 2015Bourbon candied bacon with honey bourbon and maple syrup. Pinch me! Im dreaming...
Logan BeauxMarch 25, 2012Brunch chicken and waffles: chicken is terrific--especially the dark meat. Waffles are nothing special. Now the B&G? That's where it's at.
You must try the mac & cheese side dish -OMG-level amazing. You can thank me later. Oh and the specialty cocktails are pretty rad too.
Rémy Thenot-SiegelFebruary 23, 2010Great dining. Great service. Great atmosphere. Just be sure to make reservations 2-3 weeks in advance.
Todor KrecuNovember 27, 2009Wood fired pizza. Got to try the "pig and fig" which is Berkshire hog prok belly, black mission figs and balsamic reduction.
Katie NewmanFebruary 17, 2010Nix the table and opt for the kitchen bar to avoid the wait. Ask for extra deviled eggs -- they're complimentary.
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Welcome to Chef Art Smith's and Julie Latsko's signature restaurant, Table Fifty-Two, the home of Southern hospitality in Chicago.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
(312) 573-4000
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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