From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The restaurant was extremely clean, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was top notch! We started with the Spicy Salmon Tartare, and it was absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and the perfect appetizer. For drinks, I had the Cucumber-Pineapple Mimosa and a Bloody Mary, and both were fantastic. The mimosa was refreshing and unique and the Bloody Mary was perfect and full of flavor. For my main meal I ordered the filet mignon Steak cooked medium rare with sunny side up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise sauce. The steak was cooked beautifully!! Very tender and melted in my mouth and so full of flavor. A huge shoutout to our server, Zach. He was truly amazing! He was attentive to every need and so friendly. He made sure we never had an empty drink. Our water and sparkling water were constantly refreshed, and our empty plates were cleared almost immediately. I also want to recognize Eric, the General Manager, and Kiffa, the manager, who both stopped by our table and introduced themselves to us throughout our meal to make sure everything was perfect. The restaurant was busy, but you never would have known it because of the level of hospitality. It really stood out and made us feel valued that we were there. Sorry for the long review.. But finally, compliments to the chef and culinary team. Whoever created this menu did an outstanding job and deserves recognition as well. Every dish and drink was thoughtfully prepared. We were a party of five, and everyone ordered something different, yet every single item was beautifully presented. The food, drinks, service, and hospitality were all outstanding. The Smith exceeded our expectations and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend! read more

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We made a last minute reservation for The Smith on a Friday night and so glad we did! It was in walking distance from our hotel, beautiful ambiance, outdoor seating, large menu, kind staff, what more can you ask for! One thing that stood out to me was their care and consideration for my allergy. They not only noted it to the kitchen, but the manager had come over to explain they would put red flags in every item that was safe to eat (which was everything). I thought this was so kind and took the service to the next level. We all enjoyed our food and the views! I would have to say the bar steak was my favorite, the burger was delicious too and i'm not even a big burger gal. We left full and satisfied with our experience here and would be happy to come back! read more

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I really wanted to like this place, as it's a truly beautiful space. Super chic and spacious. We came here for a group brunch right when they opened and it was kind of a mess from the moment we sat down. Booth was super cramped for our party of 6, water glasses were dirty, sparkling water was flat. Our waitress was super super kind, but boy was service slow. Our oysters came out before our drinks did. The coffee was so bitter and did not taste good in my opinion. The oysters and the crispy breakfast potatoes were the best part of the meal. I ordered the Benedict Johnny as my main, but the cornbread was so dry I did not enjoy it. They did have a kids menu and the french toast was super yummy. I wish the kids meal came with some bacon or fruit or something other than just the french toast. I had to order all that on the side. Overall, food was OK, service was friendly, but very very slow. It wasn't even busy when we came in at opening time. read more

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I was on my friend's bachelorette trip to the city, and we came for dinner. To start, we decided to just enjoy the complimentary bread and butter, which we enjoyed. For my entree, I decided to try something new and so I got the short rib mafaldine. It was very good, and I would order it again. The cosmo was also great! As for service, our server was very kind and accommodating to dietary needs. That being said, service was a bit slow. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant! read more

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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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Wanted breakfast with my family all in for my daughter's graduation. They wanted to go to Brulee , but I pitched hard for the Smith because I really liked my experience in the New York location. And I was paying so I won. lol. Made a ressi for 6 people for 9:30 breakfast on a Saturday right when they open. There was only two other parties there to be seated. Of course we get seated in the back corner table of the restaurant by the kitchen doors near a waiter station that couldn't be busier. I politely ask if we could move two tables further into the restaurant and I couldn't believe the eye roll attitude. I got right away. That set the tone. I wanted this place to be as good as the one in New York but it just wasn't. we got water right away, but the coffee order was slow in coming. When it did come- it was lukewarm. ....and several thought it tasted a bit bitter. And by the way - Why do you have to wait 10 minutes to get a coffee warm up-refill. The waitress, while nice enough....but...... was something going on in the back ? First thing Saturday morning people want their coffee, right? Food was good, back waiters and bus people were good. Let's be better folks. read more

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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Amazing!!! The food and drinks were so good. We had the best server. He was so nice and friendly. My first time in Chicago and my first time eating here but I'll definitely be back. read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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3.5. Kitchen really does the business. The ambiance is all over the place. Loud (tiles don't help) and the journey to the bathroom is downright disquieting. Service is efficient without being joyful, helpful without being warm. I don't _want_ to go back, but the foods make it likely that I will. read more

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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I love the Caesar Salad with Salmon here. I recommend it to all my friends. I was pleasantly surprised to have gone recently and saw Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna on the menu. Always a good time here and great service 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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From the second we walked in we felt welcomed. It was during the busy lunch rush and we were seated right away and a server was with us immediately with water. He explained the menu and answered all our questions. The food was fantastic and the staff was attentive and welcoming. The inside is a cool space with a fun vibe. We will be back! read more

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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It was Father's Day, busy as hell, but we sat in our service was still excellent, Cienna our server was super great, even though it's crazy busy she kept her cool laughed explain the menu, etc. very good service! Service is great I have the big burger with peppercorns, the salad with salmon was super good, drinks were great, innovative, strong, overall a great place to have lunch or probably dinner!, Nice little section of town to walk around and get a drink before or after, highly recommend! read more

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 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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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

Went for Thanksgiving. We enjoyed everything on the menu. Portions were generous. Great food, great service. Great, great, great restaurant.

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

The Smith - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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

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

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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Such a nice vibe! Came in for some oysters and a martini. Al and Shante at the bar were very knowledgeable and helpful. What a lovely experience. Thank you! read more

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

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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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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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

The Smith - Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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