I've been wanting to try this place so I finally stopped by during happy hour right when they opened it was super chill in there. It wasn't busy really until I was about to leave so I'm glad I got there early. I didn't have to make a reservation but at this probably is a place that you should make a reservation once they start getting busy. The staff was super nice. I forgot the waiters name, but she was very attentive. I got whiskey sours with lavender and it was so good. I do wish you happy hour prices was a little bit better, but it was OK. I got the Jollof rice, which it was pretty good. I was shocked that it was as good as it was because a lot of people's jollof can be a hit or miss. I first ordered the mushroom steak. I was very disappointed by it because it said on the menu that it was had lions mane and then when they brought it out, it didn't have Lions mane on it. Also, there is no type of sauce on it and it was just like super dry portobello with salt on top so I didn't eat it and I have to take it back because it wasn't what it described on the menu. And I really love lions mane so I was excited to have it when they brought it out. It didn't have it on the plate. It had a different type of mushroom on it and I wasn't about to eat that so I ordered a veggie burger instead of fries, which turned out to be pretty good But after that mistake, I was kind of skeptical about eating the burger just because I'm like if you're gonna mess up a mushroom, then you might mess up the fact that I ordered the veggie burger and give me actual meat, but I try not to let that discourage me because I looked at the cheese on the burger and I can tell that the cheese was vegan cheese, so I decided to eat it anyway And I probably should've just ordered that to be in with because I didn't like the mushroom steak. they definitely need to put some sauce or something on it. Because just put in salt is crazy. Lol. Overall, I will come back with a friend who's been wanting to try it probably during happy hours and just get the veggie sliders but other than that it was OK Experience. read more

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I've been trying to make it to Nafsi for a year since I've seen it on social media. Let me start with the water tower cocktail, it was delicious and provided a nice buzz. The fried green tomatoes were sliced too thin and they used a short cut and didn't use the egg to better coat the cornmeal which was falling off. They were overcooked, greasy and not good. We ordered the lamb chops with dirty rice, mashed potatoes and greens. It took a minute to get our food and we were getting a little ansy. When the food finally came they were redeemed. The lamb chops were tender, flavorful and heavenly. The mashed potatoes; divine, the dirty rice; outstanding and the greens were like grandma. The cutie pie staff including host (Shalease) and server Miro were wonderful. The Ambiance is eclectic soulfulness. I love the clean lines decor and the special decorative touches. Overlooking the lake adds an extra layer of elegance. Overall, don't waste money on the fried green tomatoes but order everything else. read more

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This is A LONG READ so get yourself a beverage and settle in... I am ALL about supporting and patronizing our Black businesses in the community and I don't ever remember posting ANYTHING negative regarding the various businesses that we have and continue to support over the years but a recent experience on May 9th IS ONE FOR THE BOOKS AS IN A TRAINING MANUAL! All I wanted to do was celebrate the BD of My King who unfortunately shares his BD every year with the highly celebrated and the notorious "Mother's Day Weekend". This is how it went... After arriving on time and not "CP time" either; for a 7pm reservation, we "Waited" in the "Waiting Room".The music in the "Waiting Room" was extremely loud and we were shouting to the other 4 patrons who were also in the "Waiting Room" for a reservation that they too were on time for. We had to ask our host, Sky, who was very apologetic and attentive to the situation, to please turn the music down, which she did immediately. So, as we "Waited" and "Waited" so long that we established future plans for the following week with the 4 patrons who we had just met. Yes, we had "Waited" enough time to establish a relationship with complete strangers and by the time we said goodbye to one another we were "Cousins". After a little over an hour, we, as well as "Our Cousins" were finally led to a cute little booth, in the back, in a corner, with a view... A wonderful view of cases of pop and water for a wedding/reception on the other side of the cultural center. This group seemed to have the majority of the staff's attention for the entire evening. After being seated at the cute little table with the view of the cases of water and pop for the wedding/reception "dignitaries"; we "Waited" an additional 30 minutes before were given 2 glasses of water...that's it no napkins, no silverware, no Waitress/Waiter just two lonely glasses of water that were brought to the table after I approached a wait staff to inquire about "Waiting" an additional 30 mins at the table before being addressed...at all. After "Waiting" an additional 15 to 20 minutes a waitress (I don't know her name because she never told us) appeared:; so we placed our complete order from start to finish.... Drinks Appetizer, Entree and Dessert; thinking it would alleviate additional "Waiting". Now I need to pause here... to say that after careful observation, it is clear that the majority of the customers, supporters, patrons in this establishment are experiencing the same "Waiting" that we are. There are people "Waiting" for their orders to be taken. There are people complaining of receiving the wrong order. There is a whole table of about 20 people who are having issues with their bill... When our appetizers arrived we were disappointed because the BBQ Shrimp had a sharp fishy smell and taste. We ordered coffee, a Hibiscus Lemonade and a Margarita Flight that was listed on the menu for $11. They didn't have coffee, the lemonade was luke warm and the margaritas were suspiciously large for flight status so I refused to touch them until I got some clarity on the cost. There is no way all this alcohol is only $11 which is what the menu clearly states. ` When I questioned about it I was told that each glass was $11. The menu was quite misleading and I told them that I no longer wanted them only to be told that the owner said that they could not take them back. I asked to speak to the owner and was told that he was not going to come and talk to me but that I could speak to the manager. I agree to speak to the manager. When she comes to the table she doesn't introduce herself either but inquires about the situation and I tell her of our horrible experience from start to finish. I told her that we were completely disappointed with the establishment, the service and the food thus far and did not want to continue the evening. She was quite apologetic and agreed to us leaving without any repercussions. NO BILL. I left out a few things that occurred like the fact that "Our Cousins" had already left without being served because they had other plans and couldn't "Wait" any longer! The music was absolutely wrong for dinner and too loud to enjoy. All I can say is that this was the absolute worst dining experience we have ever had and we go out A LOT!! Training is essential in the food service business. Ownership should not hide from their customers but be up front and responsible for the mishaps, shortcomings and misconceptions of their establishment. We have got to do better. Simply Unacceptable. read more

I make this review in hope that this establishment will improve. The operation is young and needs to mature for its cost. My meal was delivered in pieces: one dish then another 10 minutes later making a awkward dining experience. The wait staff, although courteous, is inexperienced: ice in drink when asked for no ice, first dish served with no utincles and "honey" sesame brussel sprouts with no honey. For $100+ check to pay these are simple management trades to improve on. The good side was the attitude of the staff. It knew it was young and worked to make things better without a bad attitude. I was also advised that the staff earns a living wage, not confirmed, that brings value to the expense but the little stuff matters. They will need to entice me to consider coming back. Do Better.... read more

The total experience was incredibly underwhelming last night. I was there with my sister, Mom and my 4 Aunties as it was one of my Aunt's birthday. My sister had reservations for us at 6:30pm. I live nearby so i arrived right then but the rest were a few minutes late. I stood out front waiting for a host/hostess to greet me for over 5 minutes. Finally,. a staff person came out I informed him about the reservation, and he checked it and I told him the rest of the party will arrive in 5 minutes. When they arrived, we still had to wait for our table for another 10 minutes. Mind you the place was not even half full(why wasn't the table set up when I first arrived?). We waited a while for a wait staff to take our order. The young lady, who was pleasant and friendly took our order and brought beverages immediately. we ordered the collard green /spinach dip appetizer and that came out in about 10 minutes. Absolutely delicious. The entrees then took over an hour and they all didn't come out at the same time. My Mom ordered the peri chicken and it came 10 minutes after everybody else's food. The birthday Aunt ordered the fried catfish. She asked the waitress for tartar sauce and she said ok. After a wait for it, I stopped another staffer and asked again and that person said they didn't have any. Wow! I myself ordered the Nafsi burger that I've heard amazing reviews on(The Black Foodies especially) and while it tasted really good, the burger meat was smaller than a quarter pounder or Whopper burger. The burger should not be invisible between the bun! Not for that price. Then I pulled the waitress to the side after we were just about done and reminded her it was my Aunt's bday and requested to give her some bread pudding. She said sure. We waited another 15 minutes and she came back out and said they were out. Unbelievable. To make this even worse, while we were waiting the extended time for our entrees, a man who looked like he was the manager or owner was standing in the kitchen door, directly where we could see him, eating chicken wings. Unprofessional at the least. Weare paying and waiting but you are letting us see you devour food. I hate doing these type of reviews to Black owned businesses but the patrons you should be most attentive to should be your own people that are trying to support you. Not going back. read more

I enjoyed my time at Nafsi. We went for happy hour and had the wings (so good I took a pic when we were down to the last two). We also had truffle fries. They were really good, the vibe was chic and communal. Music was great with a DJ. The wait staff was quick and knowledgeable. The server informed me that Nafsi is Swahili for Soul. Their branding mark is the outline of the south shore community indicating that Nafsi is the soul of south shore. LOVE! I had a classic margarita- very good, and my guy had an old fashion - he liked his drink very much. I will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

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So I loved the food and the atmosphere! But the staff is trash!!! Honestly the bartender was the most Pleasent person!!! The manager was weird. I guess cause I knew the bartender they thought I was trying to get over. Also I know they've been micro bullying her so they extended me the same energy. I spent 90 dollars at this restaurant, and half the staff was rude, Yeah this restaurant is a cute concept but the staff is ghetto and unqualified. read more

There a new restaurant walking distance from my house, I had to run to try this out. It's inside the south shore culture center so you know it's legit. The food was decent you're paying for the location I'll say that. Their espresso martini comes with cinnamon on top which was new. The ambiance is very nice inside, they have two dining areas with a bar in the back I will definitely be back during the summer. read more

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Went with a friend for brunch the oysters are def something to order. The grits were good but the catfish was not really seasoned well. However the crab cake was great I would get the crab cakes and grits if I were to go back. Overall the staff and service was good and it is a nice place to go for Sunday brunch. read more

Nafsi - Espresso martini oyster Rockefeller - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The worst ever. No one greeted us for several minutes. Another group with a reservation left after someone finally showed up and told us nothing was available but appetizers/starters. We ordered from the starter menu and they returned and said the Seafood Tower was unavailable and there was no seafood or soup. We settled on salads and a burger and wings. After waiting quite a while and asking, "when will the salads come?" The waitress said, I'll check. We just left. Poor management. Hopefully they'll improve. read more

Nafsi - Nafsi sign - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is located inside the South Shore Culture Center. We made reservations for a Friday night and were seated immediately. The menu is relatively limited, but the items available are pretty good. I think it's a little pricey given the portion sizes. I only ordered salmon which came with broccolini, a sprite and a slice of cake and the bill was over $60. Service was just ok, even though it was a light crowd. I needed to request a refill on my waters couple times (vs. our server being observant and automatically filling the water glasses) and the server wasn't as attentive to what else we might want, like asking if we wanted dessert. However, the server was very nice. The ambience is great and it's really a nice spot to connect with others. read more

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Service was excellent. The food was amazing. Everyone should try the lamb chops and the bread pudding. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff is attentive. I have been there four times for different occasions. I have no complaints, and I am happy it is located at the South Shore Cultural Center. read more

today I went on line to order 2 sides of greens; called their number to place the order but iit rang 10 times before receiving a VM that no one was availabel to come to the phone; ordered through the Nafsi website which routed me to a "seamless" platform for payment; paid and received an confirm via email; also received a text stating they received my call and how could they help to which I replied that I would like to place an order; My husband went to pick up the order and 4 people standing at the hostess station told him "we dont do this on Sundays". The restaurant was clearly open. These idiots wouldnt even offer my husband the option of purchasing the $15 order in person. Nor did they seem capable of answering a phone. Further. if you dont take orders for pickup on Sundays, your website should clearly say and NOT permit the placement of an order. This is the final time I will try Nafsi. Their in-restaurant service is the worst - thus - I tried to carry-out. The absolute WORST! If I could give negative stars I would. read more

We arrived on a Saturday night around 7pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant was not that busy but there were other parties there. However we waited over 30 minutes and no server came to the table to greet us or take a drink order. I mentioned to another staff member that we haven't been served and I saw them walk over to someone who may have been a manager to tell her. She seemed to understand the issue but didn't come over to the table to apologize, greet us, or anything. We waited a few more minutes and decided to leave because of the poor customer service. I really wanted to enjoy this! The food looks amazing and I want to support the community- but over 30 minutes with no service even after management awareness is unacceptable. I wish them the best. read more

I really wanted to love Nafsi, especially as a Black-owned establishment that I genuinely wanted to support. They were initially accommodating when I increased my reservation from 15 to 25-30 people without requiring a deposit, and I appreciated that flexibility. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. When I arrived, I was told there is a 90-minute seating limit. This was never communicated beforehand and is not advertised anywhere. For a large party, that is critical information. Once seated, our group was split up instead of being accommodated together. When we asked about rearranging, there was noticeable hesitation. We were also assigned only one server for a party of nearly 30 people. The server himself was not the issue, but that setup was unrealistic and set everyone up to struggle. The menu was inconsistent and disappointing. Items listed online and on the television outside were either unavailable or removed entirely. Portions did not match what was advertised. For example, shrimp empanadas were listed as three but only two were served. When we asked about it, we were told, "That's just what we're doing now." That response was dismissive and unprofessional. The kitchen was extremely slow. Food came out one by one instead of together, and one person in our party never received their meal at all. For the price point, the portions were shocking. One small piece of catfish for that cost feels unreasonable. The macaroni was bland. Overall, the pricing does not match the value. To add context, the table of 11 people that I was responsible for had a bill of $650+, plus an automatic $100 gratuity. Taxes alone were $55. For that amount of money, the experience and execution should have been significantly better. I will say, the drinks were good. And I do want to thank our server for the birthday shot, which was a thoughtful touch and appreciated. Again, the server himself was not the problem. The atmosphere is decent, but the bathrooms are not located within the restaurant. You have to walk out and down the hall to use the women's restroom. Keep in mind that when there are events at South Shore Cultural Center, the bathrooms are shared with the entire building, which can be inconvenient. I truly want to see Black-owned businesses thrive, and the food has potential. But the lack of preparedness in the kitchen and the disorganization in the front of house are very apparent. I likely will not return, and I definitely would not recommend this spot for large parties. If you go, keep it to one or two people. read more

I gave 1 star because I can't give 0 stars. My first and last time being at Nafsi and it was a horrible experience. I had a party of 6 and our reservation was at 7:00 PM. Our order was taken 20 minutes after we sat down. This is where everything went left. The restaurant did not have half of their menu available. After 30 minutes, only 2 people got their full meal. 2 people got their entrees, but no sides, and I did not get ANY food. After another 20 minutes, they gave me my side of cornbread and it was as hard as a BRICK. It was extremely dry, which is an understatement. My cousins never got their sides and I never got my entree. We only saw our waitress 3 times and the third time we had to flag her down to complain. The customer service is poor and management was never seen until we had to demand her presence to takes our concerns directly to her. It is highly unfair to have another server take all of our concerns when a manager is on staff. Even when we finally spoke with the manager, Kia, she looked like she did not care the entire conversation. After all this, they finally made my food, and gave it to me to go. The picture is the horrible result of a 2 hour wait. The food did not even taste seasoned or well made. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. Until major kitchen and management changes are made, they should not be open. read more

Nafsi - Catfish dinner with a side of grits - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for a birthday dinner it started at 6pm. Calls were made to inform them a large party was coming. . First didn't receive my first drink until 7pm. The host up front wonderful and our waiter nice but slow on his defense they only had 3 and the bears was playing. if they knew you were getting a larger party you should've had more people working. Second the food by this time I'm ready to go I order Mac and cheese and corn bread I was thinking I couldn't go wrong with that cause who doesn't know how to make cornbread and mac & cheese? Them Mac and cheese no seasoning and the noodles wasn't done. Cornbread now everyone pallet is different but I do not put oregano and parsle. On my cornbread. and if this is your thing. Put it in the menu. I didn't complain, but if you see everything that everybody ordered and no one wanted a takeout container, there's a problem.. read more

I went to brunch at Nafsi with my girlfriends and we had a really good time. It's a really nicely decorated and over looking the lake. Everyone really enjoyed their food. I had the Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops which were very flavorful and fell right off the bone. I also really enjoyed the breakfast potatoes. My friends had the Salmon Croquette Benedict and the Honey Lavender Poppy Seed Waffle & Chicken and they both really enjoyed their food. I can't wait to go back for happy hour and over the summer. read more

Nafsi - Rosemary Lamb Chops - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to Nafsi for happy hour on a Friday evening and had a great time! Our server Sai was great, she had recommendations and was attentive. We ordered the wings, sliders and fries. Everything was fresh and delicious, the wing sauce should be bottled and sold! A friend of ours did get the octopus, unpictured, and raved about it. Ambiance was nice, intimate. Overall, a great experience and it was great to have this quality of service and food right in South Shore, a neighborhood I grew up in and have loved my entire life. read more

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I am going to piggy back off of Elihu comment to hopefully help improve... We made a reservation and made it early because we wanted to be able to enjoy our dinner and enjoy the comedy show. We did explain we 1 from out of town. Visiting and LOVE to support black business and 2) it was my man's birthday, and he chose to come to support. There was no one in the establishment except another couple who was seated at a table and chairs, we were going to be sat by the door with the back to the door. They agreed to move us down 3 tables. Now seeing we were the ONLY ones that made reservations you would think we would be accomedated. The other couple asked to move to a booth. They got sat at a booth, however when my man asked for us to be moved to a booth we were told it was for a party of 4. Okay so then I said they are not staying for the comedy show. . So correct on that part, but when 2 women walked in to watch the show and eat they were sat at a booth, remember which was for a party of 4. Later that evening another couple of 2 came in and was sat at a booth. Now mind you we were the only ones with a reservation, and there was plenty of booths we could have sat at. I feel like as a establishment you itry to gain customes and service is important. The food we did enjoy even tho I lost my appetite after we were disregarded and we ended up only having appetisers. Yes and like the last person said we spent 100 dollars and didn't even eat dinner because we asked for something that was small. Oh and the table reservation for 11 only ended up being 5 and they were at table tops. So all together 2 reservation, in a room of 20 we couldn't get a booth, but thank you for the chocolate cake and ice cream. We would have rather had a intimate dinner and a comedy show. read more

Nafsi - The 2 ladies who were seated in a booth for 4 as we were told. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our party was cancelled by the park district. I have been there a couple of times before, though. The food is good and I like the bar area which is the only new area in the restaurant. Service is a little slow but not too bad. I will definitely go back. read more

The food was good, but the service could use some work. The online qr code ordering system was kind of confusing if you're ordering altogether for a big group so you're probably better off paying seperately. The ambiance of the place was nice and it looked well put together. read more

Nasty nasty nasty. Overly priced for what looks and tastes like 5 day old left overs. Never going. And word of mouth is powerful, my people are urged to say away. read more

This restaurant is located in the south shore cultural club which has a nice ambiance, that's really the only positive. The bar was located in the outside area so no drinks were cold and they tasted very imbalanced. I'm not sure if that was due to the melted ice or the warm ingredients. I had to ask for a cup of ice on the side. The food was just ok I saw some dishes that looked good but the portions were small. My food came out barely warm, but my bf food was hot. The cabbage was overcooked, wasn't hot, tasted like pickles or vinegar, and didn't seem like it was made that day. It reminded me of kimchi not what should've been fresh cabbage. The sweet potato cornbread was really good, hot, and made fresh. I had the rack of lamb, I do not recommend it. It's made like pot roast so very overcooked and it's the smallest skinniest lamb possible. My bf had the salmon it was good and seemed to have been cooked fresh. For the prices I really wasn't impressed, not to mention the gnats or fruit flies flying around while you try to eat. I think they may have a sewer issue or some other area of moisture where gnats like to breed. Needless to say I will not be returning. read more

I would give an average 2.5 stars for two visits here--4 stars for the first time, 1 for the second. Food was great the first time (really!), and the ambiance was nice. Some drinks and dishes were overpriced, and service was a little slow, but we chalked that up to a busy night. Second night we did not even get to order. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and were told it would be 10-15 minutes. It ended up being about 30 minutes before we were seated. We then waited for another fifteen minutes and left after no one asked for our drink or appetizer order, and we had not even been served water. read more

Terrible experience!! Went there and waited 2 hours for my food!! Why? Most of the kitchen staff took off!! The appetizer was good but we left because of the long wait for them to bring the food. Then we gave them the okay to bring out what was ready, waiter dropped burger on the floor. Don't go if you're hungry. Bad decision! Won't be going back. read more

I'm happy there is a sit down, table cloth restaurant in the area again; Nafsi in the South Shore Cultural Center hopefully will do well. My friend in the neighborhood & I dined there on a Thursday evening for the first time and found the experience - satisfactory. The service was good , our cocktails well made but pricey and the food good. The pre- added gratuity,18%, on the check surprised me a bit - but then I realized some people aren't versed well in how to tip. I wish the establishment well and will be back in the future to better assess their progress . read more

The food was very good but pricey. I was there for brunch. The service is lacking. It took 40 mins to get a glass of water on the table. The waitress would disappear often. The manager was helpful. If the service gets better I'll come back. read more

The ambience is very nice! The service was AWFUL!!! The fried green tomatoes- the crust fell completely off, the mashed potatoes and the lamb chops weren't bad, the two teaspoons of spinach that was my veggies tasted like someone dropped the salt shaker. My daughters entree was shrimp(5), dirty rice was literally about a tablespoon and a half and 3 hard to chew asparagus. I DEFINITELY, wont be back! read more

I went to Nafsi on 1/17/2026, my experience was great the food was great. But the service was a little slow. But overall, it was good. The she came out herself and asked how was my food? And I told her everything was delicious. But I just visited again and everything was bad. The food was different, everything was different. I had greens and mac cheese i also had Cajun pasta it all tasted different. Clearly, they must have changed chefs within the last 30 days because everything tasted different from my last visit. The food was very salty, and it was cold. Nothing tasted the same I was very disappointed. And definitely won't be returning. read more

So much went WRONG!! I ordered my food to find out later that they were out of ALL FISH items on the menu!! The waitress did not inform us when we placed the order. Then after waiting an hour our order finally arrived. I just ordered wings which were$15.00 on only received 6!! fried green tomatoes. Will never go back!! read more

Ambiance was great! it's a nice looking place, not very big, but adds a level of intimacy. The service was not bad, that particular night they had a full house and the server was stretched thin - but she was nice, and got our orders in a reasonable amount of time. Best for last - the food was outstanding ; I ordered the oysters to start, and had the pork chop with the cannellini beans ; very good and highly recommended! I will definitely be back! read more

The entire experience was traumatic!!! Reservations were @2pm, seated at 248, the manager Z; a complete bafoon; lacks customer service on every level; zero people skills and lacks intelligence; my 10yr old grandson would run rings around him. Our server was the opitime of kindness and kept apilohibzing, bless her heart she should be the manager she kept us there with her kindness. The service was so bad that by the time the food came out; an hour late, we could not even enjoy it. The food was good, but for the spoon full of grits you get, baby take your money elsewhere, like the soul food kitchen. We will never be back there, but will continue to support the cultural center through their amazing events. Z the manager needs training and since he did not want to give us his name here and a great pic of him read more

Nafsi - The manager who did not want to give us his name, other than Z; or do his job - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kenzi! You are that girl! Thank you for making the experience wonderful again! I really appreciate that you love what you do. Keep up the amazing service. We really enjoyed our bestie date yesterday read more

I have heard so many mixed reviews about Nafsi and finally tried it for myself. I would say the ambiance and atmosphere were pleasant. The catfish & grits were great and the honey hot wings were tasty. The drinks were on point but the service was a little unhurried due to they were short staffed. I will go back and try their brunch. Overall, I left satisfied. read more

The food here presents beautifully and the menu options made us want to try as much as possible. Unfortunately, the service lacked and after receiving our food, it took literally 10 minutes to get forks and knives and we had grits and catfish, so it isn't hard to imagine we were not pleased about having to eat those stiff grits. That's after we spoke to two separate servers and ultimately had to get up to get them ourselves. The food was well cooked and tasty once we were able to eat, but there was definitely an issue with gnats or fruit flies circling around. I wanted to enjoy the restaurant, which is lovely, but I cannot recommend them based on this first experience. We may try again, but it won't be anytime soon. read more

Nafsi - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The whole experience was wonderful!!! We were a party of 3 and we went for dinner after a play. The food was extremely tasty, every thing hit for all us...I wish I had taken pics!!! Our server was very pleasant, attentive and careful about getting our orders correct. There was hardly any wait time after we ordered. Plates to try: Honey Roasted Carrots, Calamari, Salmon with sweet potato puree and wilted spinach, Wings, Catfish and Grits (dish is outstanding), Desserts- Vegan chocolate cheesecake and Banana's Foster....this was truly a PLEASANT SURPRISE!!! Nafsi, you live up to your name's meaning of SOUL!!!! read more

Located in the historic South Shore Cultural Center, this is a lovely space - we were on the patio. I was served hors d'oeuvres for a kind of happy hour prelude to an event - Day of the Girl. The food (hot honey wings and roasted carrots) was fantastic, the service was top-notch, and the drinks were sublime. I hope to return to update this review for a full meal experience. I don't like carrots but I loved theirs. I could not stop eating them. From my light experience, seems like a spot to add to your list. I know I am. read more

My mom chose this place for her birthday, but I was hesitant due to mixed reviews. I'm glad we gave it a try because everything was great, and I'm very picky, having worked as a server myself. We started with two appetizers: grilled shrimp and ceviche with chips. The shrimp was large and perfectly grilled, served with a cocktail-hot sauce mix that added great flavor. The ceviche was good but not the best we've had, and the homemade chips were a bit oily and soft, lacking crunch. This was our least favorite item. For entrees, we had catfish and grits and pan-seared salmon. My mom and sister loved the grits, and I thought they were tasty. My salmon was cooked perfectly to medium with a delicious honey sesame glaze. However, I didn't care for the rice and broccolini--the rice was undercooked. We shared roasted red potatoes and collard greens with kale, both of which were excellent, so we ordered a second side of collard greens to go. I also ordered mac and cheese, which took a while since they make it fresh. By the time it came, we were ready for to-go boxes, but they gave me a larger portion to make up for the wait. It was good, and I'm looking forward to leftovers. For dessert, we ordered German chocolate cake for my mom's birthday, but they had run out. Instead, the server brought a brownie with ice cream and a candle, which was a sweet gesture. We enjoyed it. Dominique was our server, and she was fantastic--attentive and friendly. There was also a gentleman who helped her, and he was excellent as well. The ambiance was nice, though it was a bit chilly when we first sat down due to the open windows. We had to keep our coats on for the first 20 minutes. I agree with other reviewers that it can be a bit loud, and we had a fruit fly at our table. These are the only reasons I wouldn't give it 5 stars, but it's definitely a solid 4.5. read more

Fantastic service. Very personable. I can't say enough about our server, Dominique. Additionally the food was delicious-- it arrived piping hot and freshly made. I'd recommend the shrimp and grits (it comes with eggs too!), maple glazed beef bacon and the Brulle French Toast read more