Had a great experience with Chelsea! She was totally knowledgeable and friendly. The New York strip was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back! read more

Staff were so courteous, kind and attentive. We got stuffed mushrooms, onion rings and an old fashioned off HH menu. Old fashion was SO good. My friend git a house wine which turned out to be the best red she's had in a while. Never disappoints, great music, friendly staff, food comes out piping hot and so good! I really wanted gnocchi and mussels but their HH portions were big! My pleasure, will be back! read more

Best mac and cheese I've ever had!! The rest of the food was also wonderful. The parmesan truffle fries are a must order. The service was alright. Got a little slow at times but overall, it was good. The food came out quick for a Saturday afternoon. The location is amazing, close to the river. The restaurant is bigger than I expected it to be so it was no problem getting seated without a reservation. read more

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I had dinner at this place and enjoyed it. The menu was arranged before the group arrived. I love this because I get to sample far more on the menu than if I were to attend with my spouse or friend. The meal began with burrata. I love this cheese and know that it can swing in presentation from very watery to dry. This seemed to hit the perfect middle. Light flavor, not too watery or dry, and dressed with a bit of pesto and accompanied by garlic bread that was fantastic. The Caesar salad was good. Crunchy parmesan, which is always a nice treat on a Caesar salad, is enough to make me want to not share this family-style dinner. The dressing was near pefect, but given family style servings, seemed to not be enough for me. The roasted fingerling potatoes were divine. They were prepared with a lemon aioli, chile crisp, and topped with scallions. This was so good that we asked for another serving. Roasted brussels sprouts resting on an avocado base and pink peppercorns. They were nicely prepared and glad that others at the table did not care for Brussels sprouts. That left more for me. The Rigatoni alla vodka with delicious stracciatella cheese was a wonderful touch, and I was thinking about having that as a separate dish for dinner alone. Now, I am not a fan of poached salmon, but typically, the broth used to poach the salmon seems to be no more than salt, pepper, and sometimes, rosemary. I had instant regret once I tasted it, and it reminded me why I only pan-sear or grill salmon. One thing I loved about some of the places I ate in Chicago was the style of the steakhouse. read more

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Fantastic food, service, and ambiance! We went for a birthday dinner. Having been to The Smith in New York, we assumed this would be the same. But their Chicago location has its own feel. Our server was excellent. He explained the menu and listened carefully to food allergies at the table. They are very sensitive to food allergies. The manager is required to stop by the table to verify what is needed, and to ensure the kitchen paid attention to the instructions, any food for someone with allergies is labeled with a red flag. The food was great. We started with an order of Brussel sprouts and some oysters. (The oysters were from me. I'm not a lover of Brussel sprouts.) They had several types of oysters to choose from. I asked the server what his favorite was and he said it was their special - an oyster from Virginia called "Chuck-cago." They were outstanding. For our meals we had a variety of things. Everyone was pleased with their entrees but other than presentation I can only speak to the bar steak. The bar steak is a flat iron steak which came our medium rare. I had it with the chimichurri sauce. It's served with sauteed spinach and fries (pomme frites). I also had their old fashioned. They use walnut bitters which gives the old fashioned a little different taste. There are two things that could be improved: (1) the chopped salad is colorless. They have apples in the salad - I suggest that they keep the skins on so the salad isn't just a pale green. (2) it is very loud, so much so, it was hard to hear people talking at our table. Regardless of those two items, our experience was wonderful and we do plan to visit again. read more

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(Kari's rating 6/10) Came here for a quick bite and I've been to the Smith a few times before, but this was the first time I'd come in for brunch. The servers were really sweet, they checked in relatively often and gave us both sparkling and still water. She was relatively attentive and checked in the perfect amount. The bloody Mary was OK, a little bit fishy, not very spicy and came with a pepperoncini and an olive. The breakfast sandwich was next which came with an egg, almost like a hollandaise sauce on a brioche bun. The bun was very light and fluffy, a little bit sweet and overall pretty delicious. As someone who lives not too far from the Smith, I wouldn't necessarily come out of my way to come here, but it was a nice upscale brunch place. read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This has to be one of the top burgers I've ever tried. Period. Although on the pricier side, the burger is filling and even comes with a side of delicious, perfectly salted, crispy fries. I get mine in medium rare and the burger melts in your mouth. I think the couple times I went, it is on the juicier side (this is no where a dry burger)! The Smiths is one of the places I recommend my friends if they're looking for a good burger spot. This place never disappoints. Service was amazing and attentive which is always a plus. The vibes were really chill and casual! read more

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Our server, Aaron, took wonderful care of us at Brunch today. His suggestion to share French Toast as an appetizer was genius- tasted like eating dessert first. My friend described it as "divine". We both got the shrimp and grits. YUM! Love the texture of the potato strings on top. Delicious coffee and cocktails. Just perfect! read more

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I want to start off by saying the food from this place was absolutely delicious. We each had a bite of the other dishes ordered and I can confidently say they all were amazing. I had the shrimp scampi and it literally melted in your mouth with a crunch from the toasted bread crumbs which was an excellent touch. A tad on the pricer side for the portions but maybe I am just a hungry gal. The drinks were also a bit pricey for the small size but hey it's Chicago. They have a cute photo booth downstairs that gives six poses which was a great addition to this place. One thing I will say is that when I read this place was quite loud I didn't realize it was as loud as a busy bar. It was extremely hard to hear my friends and we would have to lean it close to hear what we were saying. If you're looking to catch up with some friends this might not be the best place. I also want to mention that this was my birthday celebration and saw that the table next to us had a small cake with a candle but our server never had any birthday treat. Not too mad just a little salty as she kept ushering us to get a dessert and I thought this was because of the birthday and was a complementary but it was included in the final bill. read more

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We went out with another couple prior to an event near downtown. The Smith was one of few places that had reservations open. I had previously been to The Smith in D.C. for drinks but hadn't gotten anything to eat. Upon walking in you notice that this space is massive. There is a ton of seating so I see why there were reservations available. The interior is very rustic chic. The noise level was pretty loud. We had difficulty hearing each other. The service was great! The drinks were phenomenal. We did find the prices for food a little high especially when the burger doesn't come with fries. The food was decent not memorable. read more

The Smith - Menu - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've only come here for brunch so can only speak to that. it's been stellar every time. The smoked salmon with potato and poached egg is my favorite but everything has been good. I think the savory items have been a touch above their sweet ones though. The service is speedy and they keep your coffee cup filled up. read more

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9/30/25 Tuesday Came in the evening with reservations. Food: -steak was 10/10 must try so tender and seasoned well -chicken was a bit overcooked and dry -skillet dessert was BOMB, but leaning on the overly sweet side -chocolate cake just the right sweetness and I love dark chocolate but a bit dry despite the layers of crème. The crunch bits were a bit hard instead of crisp -potatoes were ok, but not memorable -salmon tartar thing was unique but the crisped rice as a bit hard -standard Cesar salad not memorable -burrata pretty good overall and very nice presentation but the bread was a bit hard -veggies were tender and well seasoned but a bit too oily Ambiance: -the room we ate in was a smaller confined space with no windows so it's quite dim and has a medieval ambiance. Can get pretty loud with a big group. Service: -service was good but food came out slowly Location: Pretty central and close to the river. read more

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We came for lunch on a Monday. The weather was perfect to enjoy outdoor seating. Mark maintained excellent service. I can't say enough about the kale quinoa salad. Simple, yet delicious. We really enjoyed the calamari too! I also had the avocado toast. My friend had a burger and fries with the side salad. The sparkling cosmo was a nice pairing. Excited to try this place for dinner. read more

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Stopped into The Smith on a Sunday night and had no problem grabbing a seat at the bar, even during a holiday weekend. There's plenty of bar seating which makes it a great spot for solo dining if you just want a casual meal and some good drinks. I went with dirty gin martinis that came with blue cheese olives, so good, and the bartender was fantastic. For food, I ordered the crispy calamari, which ended up being plenty for a meal. What stood out was the unique twist: it came almost like a Greek salad with the calamari mixed in. Hearty, fresh, and way more filling than your typical calamari appetizer. Overall, the vibe was relaxed, the service was on point, and I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu (I already have my eye on some of their meat dishes). Perfect spot for a solo night out and drinks and food at the bar. read more

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Steak was cooked perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed my solo lunch here. I'd recommend this for a client lunch or fun happy hour. read more

The Smith - Little Gem Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On the hunt for a good lemon drop martini and fell into this spot. The drink was a good 8/10 solid. We ended up trying the Mac + cheese and the chicken pot pie which wasn't on the menu - we somehow talked our way into it. Everyone was very friendly and the service was quick and easy. Looking forward to coming back for brunch. read more

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We went to The Smith for brunch and it was WONDERFUL!! The atmosphere was great. It was lively and became pretty full as the lunch hour approached. All of the food was delicious. We got the johnny Benedict, pancakes and breakfast sandwich. Everything was great. Highly recommend! read more

EXTREMELY LOUD so please be prepared. Food was pretty good but the ketchup is more like cocktail sauce Steak was cooked cooked perfectly. Service was good. Would come back but with earplugs as I am pretty sensitive to loud noises. read more

We were staying very close to this restaurant and made reservations for an early dinner. We were seated quickly and fell in love with the cocktail menu. They had a basil based cocktail we all had to try. I ordered the steak frites after my delicious cocktail and was wowed by the sauce that was flowing on top. It had green peppercorns in the creamy sauce and I was wowed by the flavor. I haven't had any sauce with a green peppercorn base and was wanting more. Great spot for drinks, food and great conversation. read more

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Grabbed a seat at the bar for a solo dinner and kept it simple with The Smith Burger. It was very good, as were the fries. Nice beefy flavor to the two patties. Bartenders were good to interact with and the Mezcal based cocktail I had was strong and tasty. There's a small but well curated list of local beers as well. Good solid restaurant based on this one visit. read more

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Amazing food and incredible ambiance. We felt so comfortable and able to have a family meal at The Smith. The food was amazing as were the cocktails. I would recommend to anyone in the area as we were well taken care of. I had the scallops which were very good and buttery. It was a bit much for me, but I loved the pepper appetizer. Definitely on the more formal side of a restaurant and you'd have lots of room for your party. We were luckily in a booth so I feel like it was very easy to have a conversation. read more

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Just as good as its New York City counterparts. Shellfish town, calamari and fries make for a great lunch with cocktails here read more

The Smith - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to Smith locations in NYC and have always had a wonderful experience. We were seated downstairs directly next to the kitchen door and the food was disappointing. We had the french fries and brussels sprouts for the table (luckily) since our Caesar salads were heavily dressed with a lot of lettuce that was questionable colors. Would not return. The mocktail City Bird was a highlight, per usual. read more

The Smith - City Bird - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food, service, and atmosphere were amazing! We had a large group(12 people) our server was so attentive, she even came by the refold napkins whenever people left to go to the restroom. She kept us updated on our food and drinks and was so friendly. The manager also came by and spoke to us for a little while as well and she was very kind. We ordered arancini, Brussels sprouts, shishito peppers and oyster sampler for apps- the shishito peppers were our favorite but they were all delicious! For entrees I got the smith steak, and Caesar salad--the steak was very pepper-heavy but I enjoyed it, and same with the salad. I also tried the short rib fusilli and it was so tender and delicious. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant! read more

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This place was very good. A friend and I met here for dinner tonight, I'm in town on business and she lives about an hour away by train in the Chicago suburbs. She hadn't been here before but chose it because it was in between the train station and my hotel. I had scoped out the menu ahead of time and knew I was going to get a steak. The server recommended the steak frites, which comes with French fries (obviously), and spinach. It was a flat iron steak and I asked for garlic butter instead of the peppercorn sauce, and it was delicious. My friend ordered a pasta dish which also looked good. We forgot to place our appetizer order so it did come out a little bit after the entrees, which was fine. We ordered the burrata which was also excellent. It is a very large portion and comes with garlic bread toast points, I believe, and spicy marinara sauce. I ordered the matcha-yuzu lemonade (sorry, this review is going backwards!) which was also very good, with nice presentation. There were only two misses of the night for me. The first one is that the bathroom is a bit of a walk - you have to go and find the door, then walk downstairs into the basement, and then walk a little bit longer. Honestly it was probably like a 2-minute walk but I hate places where you have to go into the basement/go downstairs to find the bathroom. Secondly, we got the cake for dessert, and it was more of a dark chocolate than we were both expecting. It wasn't very sweet and the cocoa nibs on top tasted almost like Cocoa Pebbles. I normally love dessert but only ate a little bit of it. For context, I'm a snack/bakery/candy editor and my friend is a former candy editor, so we are both educated on desserts :) she thought it was fine but said it could've been sweeter. Waitservice was good as well; according to the receipt our server was Bobby W. They have different waitstaff to clear the tables, and you pay at the end with a different waiter or waitress who comes to run your credit card (if paying with one) at the table; so, we didn't have a TON of interaction with Bobby, but he was friendly. Prices were on par with other places I've been to in Chicago, too. Overall this was a great restaurant and I would return the next time I'm in town. Everything except the cake was fabulous. read more

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Thanks Bob!! A great meal and great service. We were under the gun to see Romeo and Juliet at The Nederlander. You made it happen. We won't soon forget the Green Tea Shots (or the Pork chop). 5 stars [Bob is on the Left] read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very tasty. Fun place very lively. Staff is on point with service. Royale burger, French dip, salads and apps, all very very good!!

We were looking for a place where to have dinner and we came here because it was the only place that was actually not crowded, I do not understand how that happened because this is a really nice restaurant and the food is amazing, I had the short rib pasta and my family had the burger and every single bite was enjoyable, is a little bit pricey for what it is, but definitely it's a most try restaurant in downtown Chicago. The service was OK, the server that took our order left and there was a long period of time that we didn't have anyone taken care of our table which is why I'm giving them three stars. Next time Chicago, I might give it another chance just because of the food, but as I said before, it's a pricey restaurant and small details like service matters when you are in a fine dining establishment. read more

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Fantastic experience here at The Smith. The ambiance is beautiful and we came here on our second night of the bachelorette trip in Chicago. Food was truly fantastic from beginning to end. Food Ratings Branzino 5/5 Steak medium rare 5/5 Rigatoni alla vodka 5/5 Braised short rib malfadine 4/5 Calamari 5/5 Spicy salmon tartare 5/5 Oysters 4/5 My favorite dish of the night was the branzino. I will absolutely come back for that the next time I am in town. The steak was a perfect ten out of ten and cooked exactly the way I ordered it which is rare since many places tend to overcook. The malfadine was delicious but the rigatoni alla vodka still wins for me. The calamari was great and the spicy salmon tartare was also a highlight. The oysters were refreshing and a nice start to the meal. The only thing to note is that the restaurant is quite loud and busy so you will find yourself raising your voice to talk to your friends. Other than that it was an amazing dinner and I would absolutely return. read more

Stopped by for their early happy hour. Beer selection was strong w some great local brews on tap. We ordered oysters that were sourced from the Northwest and they were cold, plump, slightly salty and properly shucked. We are from Maryland so we take crustaceans seriously. This seems more of a proper white cloth steak house type of place but it was a great place for a snack during the afternoon. People working there were great and we had wonderful conversations going. read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here before for the Smith Burger after hearing such great reviews, but came back for lunch today and I think their Breakfast Sandwich might be better. The egg was cooked beautifully and the avocado added additional creaminess. The potatoes had a lot of flavor infused into them as well. It's also great because it comes with a Brunch Cocktail and the Frozen Paradise Colada has me feeling like it wasn't winter anymore. read more

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This place only survives based on location. The tables are so small that just your dish and glass of water barely fit. They're trying to pack in as many people as they can and clearly had some strategist tell them to maximize profit in this manner, because even their dish plates that come out are actually miniature plates, like slightly larger than side plates but much smaller than dinner plates. Because they clearly know that there is no room on these tiny tables to serve even two dinner-size plates. The service is terrible - our server looked badly hungover and even the other guy who brought our food out to the table looked like he could fall asleep right there and then. There was no check-in's if we needed anything else, no conversation about the menu options, no "service" at all in fact. The food is quite mediocre - lacking flavor. The Johnny Benedict was so bad that my friend only had half and left the rest because it was "too weird". My ranchero scramble was mostly sour cream and very little beans or eggs or avocado. The juice was definitely not "freshly squeezed" - I know many places and brands take liberty with what that actually means. And the "free" brunch "cocktail" was just a glass of ice that my friend didn't even have after the first sip. And you still pay premium prices ($22 per dish) because of the location. As someone else said, it's no better than a diner. And not even a good one. And oh, the acoustics of the place are horrible - you can't have a conversation even on a Sunday morning when they're not busy. read more

Came here for a quick dinner and drinks and while we were excited to have found a patio that wasn't packed we weren't overall impressed. We ordered a vodka pasta with chicken and a side of fries. I will say the portions are large, however, the food was just okay. I was mostly disappointed with our drinks as they just weren't anything special. The service was great though and everyone was very kind and welcoming. read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by here for dinner with friends recently and so enjoyed the experience. We arrived in the earlier part of a Sunday evening (5:30ish) to find it nearly empty. We stayed until close to 7pm and by then it was nearly full so I'd probably recommend reservations if you plan to come during peak dining times. We began our experience with cocktails and the burrata appetizer, which were both delicious. The burrata came with buttery thinly sliced garlic bread. It was great. For my cocktail, I enjoyed the whiskey business, which was pitch perfect (not overly sweet, boozy, and delicious). For my main dish, I got the veggie burger with shoestring fries. The fries were plentiful (definitely enough to share), crispy, salty, and delicious. The veggie burger was solid--it didn't blow me away but was good. The prices are high but it's Chicago, so that was expected (appetizer, drink, a side of grits for my dining companion, and veggie burgers for two ran roughly $170 before tip). The service was attentive and lovely. Get to it! read more

The Smith - Whiskey Business - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went in for a little late night snack/dinner with my team after some work activities. They were very accommodating for our big group late at night which I appreciated! The restaurant was gorgeous (I walked in and was immediately staring at the beautiful tiling work on the floor) and had a great atmosphere. I had already eaten a small dinner earlier in the night so I only got a Burrata appetizer and a gin drink but both were amazing! read more

The Smith - Burrata - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dined here for Mother's Day brunch and surprisingly the food was so delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs and for the first time my steak was actually cooked to order at a restaurant in River North. Also v appreciated that a brunch cocktail is included in some of the brunch entree selections. We had great service, and the ambiance was clean and great for bigger groups too. read more

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Dined in on a Tuesday evening with a few coworkers. The design and decor of the place is very impressive the moment you walk in. We were seated right away and the waiter was very attentive. I ordered the spicy shrimp scampi. I honestly wasn't expecting much but it is one of the best shrimp pastas I've ever had. The spice wasn't overpowering but it had the perfect blend with the rest of the ingredients. I would definitely come back to try other things on the menu! read more

The Smith - Spicy Shrimp Scampi - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My brother and I stopped in for dinner and had a great experience. We sat at the bar as they were busy on a Sunday evening just before Christmas. We sat near the bartender mixing area, which is great entertainment if you're into that sort of thing like we are. Both bartenders were fun, busy, and very skilled. I got a glass of brut from their good wine list and my brother got a mixed drink. For dinner, I got the braised short rib fusilli-a tasty fresh-flavored dish. My brother got the ample burger with a mound of hot, crispy fries. We couldn't resist a 1/4 pounder chocolate chip cookie to share, and it was a great end to the meal. Great food and service, and a lively, fun vibe. Will definitely be back. read more

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You'll have a great experience here. Their brunch is phenomenal. Highly recommend the cucumber-pineapple mimosa. It's very refreshing. The service is always top notch and very friendly staff. Very classy atmosphere and don't forget to stop by the Photo Booth! read more

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Came here for dinner after a long day at the McCormick Place. Service was very prompt, and our server was very pleasant and attentive to us. Place was modern yet romantic, and they actually dimmed the lights as the day got darker. Food was very good! My husband enjoyed the steak he got, and my fish was very moist, flavorful and not dry. Perfect spot to grab dinner with friends, or a nice dinner with you significant other. read more