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The Smith Chicago Reviews
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.
Took a big group out to The Smith for dinner.
Overall it was a bit underwhelming. I feel like it was trying to give the New York vibe but didn't quite hit the mark for me. I got the aperol mocktail which I enjoyed and we ordered various appetizers but they were all just okay. I got the past
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 c
I usually love the smith but this was not it.
I ordered a Caesar salad and it was so limp with lots of brown spots. The side of fries was great. We were in the basement. It was so warm and a bit smelly. The bathrooms are single stalls but separated by male/female so I had to wait in line. I defi
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
Had one of best nights of my life at this restaurant.
A lovely romantic place for a meal, the atmosphere was lovely and the service perfect. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every minute of it, this establishment is memorable for all the right reasons. I will always remember it
Came here twice, for lunch and for dinner and every time
Came here twice, for lunch and for dinner and every time this place did not disappoint. Avocado toast, Burger, pork chops, salads - all tasted good. Service was a little slow but they were busy and i don't hold it against them.
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]
Went for brunch and it was good/reliable! This isn't a
Went for brunch and it was good/reliable! This isn't a place that reinvent the wheel and they have several locations and other cities so you know what you're going to get. The atmosphere feels like a typical New York restaurant - Modern, bu
The food was amazing and Zach H was the best server.
He was so personable and educated in the menu. The ambiance was amazing because of Zach. Literally would come back just for him. He also is gorgeous. (A plus)
I've been to Smith locations in NYC and have always had a
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) sinc
Hidden Gem for Your Next Event
We choose The Smith for my daughter’s Baby Shower, and I am so glad we did. The staff was amazing, so attentive, very organized, and took our food allergies very seriously. The food was delicious and the portions were more than adequate. Every gues
I have celiac and when we got seated with Adrien and
I have celiac and when we got seated with Adrien and immediately knew we were in good hands. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and very attentive, literally a perfect server experience. The food and drinks were delicious as well - we got cosmos a
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 bur
The ambience is nice, easy going, spacious, various seating
The ambience is nice, easy going, spacious, various seating styles and plenty of seats and some have hooks under the tables for your bag, dim lights. The food is okay. I loved the idea of veges inside the calamari dish but i only liked the zucchini b
We were visiting my son who just moved to River North area
We were visiting my son who just moved to River North area and decided to try this place out. We had the french dip, egg sandwich, and chicken sandwich. The food had great flavor and presentation, but service was lacking. Long wait time after we p
Love the smith! Great place, great employees but whoever
Love the smith! Great place, great employees but whoever made the decision to get rid of the blue cheese fondue chips needs their employment reconsidered.
Outstanding service and excellent food.
No dish is complete without a ceasar salad on the side and a bourbon sour with egg white to sip on. Definitely recommended and highly encouraged for a pleasant atmosphere, great service, and fantastic food.
The food is great and there's a Photo Booth down where the
The food is great and there's a Photo Booth down where the bathrooms are. The service is nice and reservations are easy to get.
We go there because it's close and convenient, the food is
We go there because it's close and convenient, the food is good, nothing necessarily to write home about. Sometimes we've hit the bar for the happy hour menu specials--the place overall has a weird smell. The staff is attentive and friendly
This is one of the pricier places in river north but i
This is one of the pricier places in river north but i think it's totally worth the food! I don't think I've had a better vodka rigatoni than the one at The Smith!! They also have the most decadent and gooey sticky toffee cake that com
Went for a quick lunch the service was very good.
Food was even better. Justin made great recommendations will be returning.
Burger the right way is The Smith!
Burger the right way is The Smith! The service is amazing - energy, attention, advice and speed. And also thank you Shola! And the food - the best quality burger in Chicago - I eat mine blue - I.e. barely cooked - but you can taste the grill and the
Chelsea, my waitress last night at the Smith, was
Chelsea, my waitress last night at the Smith, was FANTASTIC! She was attentive, patient and was able to assist my friend and me who had some health issues so were particular about what we could/couldn't eat. The chef was amazing and made sure my
Wonderful service, food is very good
We came here for a lunch on August 28, 2025, after being treated terribly at Beatrix two blocks away. We wanted breakfast but never got seated so we left. The Smith is a very nice restaurant and I admire their commitment to serving locally grown food
We were looking for a place where to have dinner and we
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
Stopped into The Smith on a Sunday night and had no problem
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 would definitely go back to the smith.
The service was great. The food and drinks were did not disappoint. The place is super cute too. However, what stood out to me the most was how caring security was. My friend and I were sitting by the open window area closest to the street. We left
Just as good as its New York City counterparts.
Shellfish town, calamari and fries make for a great lunch with cocktails here
Had seen this place when walking and saw the menu.
It looked good so we stopped in. There was some good some bad. The ribs were pretty good and the fries were some of the best I've ever had. The service was fine not bad not great. We got some appetizers that were all pretty average. The vibe was
Favorite brunch spot in Chicago! Incredible food, beautiful
Favorite brunch spot in Chicago! Incredible food, beautiful venue, friendly staff. Recommend!
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
Dinner is good, brunch is great.
During dinner time it is way too loud inside in a way where it hurts your ears and gives you a headache to be in there the way all the loud conversations echo, while outside is a weird environment where they have commandeered a bus stop into a servin
Great food, knowledgeable about gluten free, and Chelsea was great!
Great food, knowledgeable about gluten free, and Chelsea was great! We ate here our first night in Chicago for my daughter’s birthday. She is celiac, and when we told them, the server and the kitchen staff made sure we understood how they managed
Absolutely the BEST food and service
Absolutely fabulous. The best meal we’ve ever had. My daughter and I were in Chicago on a mother - daughter weekend and went to Smyth - it was incredible. The food taste & texture, presentation, service and attentiveness of staff were amazing.
Poor costumer service
Terrible first experience. I ordered calamari for $25 and got mostly fried dough with just three small pieces of squid. The atmosphere was unprofessional, and the bartender (an older man with white hair) treated us poorly. He asked for our IDs I had
Decent food, but service & noise issues
Crispy calamari was good (mild aioli), fusilli pasta well-cooked (bland ragu). Friendly but slow service. Lively, loud vibe made conversation hard. Decent, but wouldn't rush back.
Delicious food!
Great value for delicious, decadent food (Eggs Benedict, French toast) and a cocktail. Service was kind and relaxed....
Great time at the Smith
My friends and I ate at the Smith last Saturday night and we had a great experience. The food was delicious and there were great vegetarian options. The highlight of our dining experience was our server, Chelsea. She was knowledgeable, efficient and
Okay; too pricey for the quality on Thanksgiving.
We had Thanksgiving dinner here. The food was okay, not exceptional. I thought it was overpriced. Service was quite good. Noisy.
Cool vibe, great drinks
We came here twice for lunch. We sat at the bar both times. The food and drinks were both delicious and the service was excellent. Very cool atmosphere. We’ll make this a regular when in Chicago!
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