Nafsi

Name: Nafsi
Address: 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, 60649
Telephone: (872) 354-4441
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

75 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Nafsi South Shore is the newest iconic destination on the south side, boasting stunning vistas and delectable cuisine where locals can relax, socialize, and rejuvenate. Situated within the South Shore Cultural Center, NAFSI provides residents of South Shore with a refined yet accessible dining option that elevates traditional favorites like shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, surf & turf, beignets, chicken & waffles, and other delectable dishes. The well-stocked bar features a selection of wine, beer, and spirits, highlighting local and minority-owned labels.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Soul food
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 354-4441
Website
http://www.nafsisouthshorebeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Neighborhood
South Side
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Mvinyo "Wine Tasting" Room
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Escape to the lakefront and indulge in a curated selection of fine wines and artisanal charcuterie boards, perfect for a special occasion or an evening of self-pampering. Our expert staff will guide you through a tasting journey, enhancing your experience with stunning lake views. Reservations are for a minimum of 2-6 patrons. Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable evening.

Brulle French Toast$22.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Black Grilled Tiger Shrimp and & Grits$23.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Southern Biscuits and Gravy$18.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Salmon Croquette Egg Benedict$24.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Poppy Seed Waffle & Deboned Fried Leg Quarter$26.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
South Shore Burger$24.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Rosemary Lamb Chops$28.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Creole Shaksuka$17.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Grilled Snapper & Grits$40.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Catfish & Grits$23.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00
Blackened Salmon & Grits$27.00
- No Egg$0.00
- poached$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- runny$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- fried $0.00
- scrambled$0.00
- scrambled with cheese$0.00
- fried hard$0.00

Sides

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes$10.00
Creamed Grits$10.00
Maple Glazed Beef Bacon$12.00
Turkey Sausage$10.00
Buttermilk Biscuits$8.00
Fresh Seasonal Fruits$8.00
Honeyed Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00
Crawfish Mac$20.00
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit$15.00
2 eggs$6.00
Chargrilled Asparagus$11.00
Salmon Croquettes$12.00
Waffle$0.00

What 75 people are saying

Nafsi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nafsi is a delightful South Shore gem, offering "excellent food" and "great service" in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Diners praise the "scrumptious" dishes, diverse menu, and ambient music. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant shines with its "amazing drinks" and attentive staff, making it "perfect for brunch, lunch, and special occasions."

75 Reviews

M
Michele
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful new spot! The ambiance and staff are wonderful. The food was delicious. We were an early reservation, so there was no crowd, parking was easy/available and there was no wait. The hostess was kind enough to give me a little tour unprompted, which actually encouraged me to think about this spot for other celebrations in the future. Looking forward to supporting!
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Justin
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was supppopper fire. Great service and everything was beyond expectations
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Debra
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The space is nice, the food is good. However, the service is mediocre and the noise level is extremely high! It was challenging to hold a conversation.
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Candice
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome ladies night...We had a great time. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was very laid back, the music was at just the right level and appropriate for the environment. Looking forward to summertime at Nafsi.
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James
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service & even better food. Music in the background was also very soulful
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Charlotte
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The octopus was overcooked and unseasoned. Nafsi changed their menu since our last visit in March, their vegan burger at that time was great. The veggie burger this time was not good. The manager of the restaurant stopped by our table and talked with us. He said he noticed the octopus had very little eaten from it when our table was cleaned, he asked how was the food? We then advised him of the problem. The manager offered us another meal from menu. We agreed to a dessert and said we would come back and dine there again.
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Carolynn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kenzie, was amazing!!! I appreciate how she took time to make sure were ok!
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Tonya
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and service. I highly recommend the grilled octopus.
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Dorri VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service and ambiance was great! I enjoyed the music including old school R&B!
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Teresa VIP
Houston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre. Slow service …nice location …seems like a start up …
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FAQs

Nafsi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 354-4441.

Nafsi is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Side
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.nafsisouthshorebeach.com/
Phone number
(872) 354-4441

Nafsi

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mvinyo "Wine Tasting" Room

Entrees

Brulle French Toast$22.00

Black Grilled Tiger Shrimp and & Grits$23.00

Southern Biscuits and Gravy$18.00

Salmon Croquette Egg Benedict$24.00

Poppy Seed Waffle & Deboned Fried Leg Quarter$26.00

South Shore Burger$24.00

Rosemary Lamb Chops$28.00

Creole Shaksuka$17.00

Grilled Snapper & Grits$40.00

Catfish & Grits$23.00

Blackened Salmon & Grits$27.00

Sides

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes$10.00

Creamed Grits$10.00

Maple Glazed Beef Bacon$12.00

Turkey Sausage$10.00

Buttermilk Biscuits$8.00

Fresh Seasonal Fruits$8.00

Honeyed Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00

Crawfish Mac$20.00

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit$15.00

2 eggs$6.00

Chargrilled Asparagus$11.00

Salmon Croquettes$12.00

Waffle$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nafsi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Nafsi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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