Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' celebrates Florida's culinary heritage with Southern comfort food from the legendary chef once private cook to Oprah Winfrey. Art Smith, a Jasper, Florida native, brings authentic Southern hospitality to Disney Springs with dishes rooted in family recipes and farm-to-table philosophy. The restaurant's signature fried chicken, brined for 24 hours and cooked in a cast-iron skillet, has achieved legendary status. The charming farmhouse atmosphere features reclaimed wood, vintage Florida photographs, and a welcoming front porch vibe. Beyond the famous chicken, the menu showcases Southern classics like shrimp and grits, deviled eggs, and moonshine-inspired cocktails, all prepared with the genuine warmth that defines Southern cooking.
Charming Southern farmhouse with reclaimed wood, vintage Florida decor, and front porch hospitality. Warm and inviting with rustic elegance. Feels like visiting a welcoming family home in the Florida countryside.
24-hour brined, cast-iron skillet fried
Fried thighs on fresh biscuits
Creamy stone-ground grits with Gulf shrimp
Classic Southern starter
Southern layer cake with cream cheese frosting
Most Popular: Famous Fried Chicken, Thigh High Chicken Biscuits, Shrimp and Grits, Hummingbird Cake
Art Smith is a James Beard Award-winning chef from Jasper, Florida, known for his farm-to-table Southern cooking. He was Oprah Winfrey's personal chef for over a decade and has authored multiple cookbooks celebrating Southern cuisine.
The chicken is brined for 24 hours in a secret blend, then fried in cast-iron skillets. This traditional technique, combined with quality chicken and Art Smith's recipe, creates exceptionally juicy, flavorful fried chicken.
Chef Art Smith emphasizes local sourcing and traditional recipes using quality ingredients. The menu reflects his philosophy of celebrating regional agriculture and time-honored Southern cooking traditions.
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