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The Smith - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Smith - Chicago

4.7
4.7
2786 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 119 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 312-5100
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith, our private rooms can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
  • Location
    400 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Kinzie
  • Parking details
    In addition to street parking, there is a parking garage located on 60 W Kinzie Street next to the Chase Bank.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart ( Brown Line, Purple Line), Grand/State (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,786 people are saying

The Smith - Chicago 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith in Chicago offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and amazing service." Guests appreciate the variety of menu options, accommodating staff, and standout dishes like eggs benedict and shrimp tartare. However, the restaurant can be "very noisy," which may affect conversation. Overall, an enjoyable spot for brunch or dinner.

2,786 Reviews

  1. Marlo VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Was there to celebrate my birthday, and they were so sweet and made it very special. Had a friend who has a severe allergy, and they were very very VERY accommodating and took extra precautions to make sure she felt safe eating everything. Food is top notch - absolutely can't go wrong

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  2. Jonathan VIP

    Cleveland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my fav places for good drinks, oysters and sticky toffee pudding!! They never miss!

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  3. Owen

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The apple tart dessert was terrible. Whoever thought of putting cream cheese icing on an apple pie! Ruined it. Otherwise good was very good, the server was 5 star all the way.

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  4. Julie VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally, I love the Smith. It was St. Patrick’s Day, really fun. Because the day was nice, they had it opened all the doors so it was open air. Normally I’d love this but by the time we arrived, it was in the high 50s and the restaurant was freezing inside. My friend and I asked if they could close the doors and we said we didn’t bring coats. They said come on at Chicago - You should always bring a coat. - but I didn’t know I needed it for my indoor dinner reservation! It was quite busy and I don’t feel like they had their normal good service. Won’t keep me from going back cause I love the restaurant, but tonight was not their best.

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  5. Susie VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was St Patrick’s Saturday and thus the area was overrun with green-clad revelers, and the restaurant was super busy. We happened to arrive early for our reservation but they took us right in. Service was prompt, food came out quickly and was delicious. This is a favorite place of ours, and even when they were super busy, they delivered as expected.

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  6. Luann

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our brunch at The Smith very much. The food was delicious and staff was attentive.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at The Smith when we visit Chicago! They make us feel so welcomed and the service is always top notch. We've had five-star experiences with Nick, Coco, and Lindsey. Even the gentlemen who bus the tables are swift and thorough! The Smith really has it all - I've never had a bad dish there. Love the brick chicken, shishitos, and truffle arancini balls! Love their on tap old fashioned - the flavors are spot on. Bring back those pool party cocktails for summertime and we are golden! Thank you to the rockstar staff at The Smith for making us feel at home!

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  8. Tara

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and the food was spectacular! We will be back!

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  9. Julia VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wilson was AMAZING. He made our dining experience incredible and had amazing banter with our bunch! We were there celebrating a special occasion, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. I had family visiting from out of town, and they were asking me if “everyone in Chicago were like this????” Because Wilson was SO sweet and made it such a special night. Thank you to everyone who is also apart of the management team at The Smith as well- you all are amazing :)

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  10. Chris VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was good. My husband ordered eggs w/ filet. The filet was very good and cooked perfect. Oysters was excellent. The Bloody Mary mix was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Smith - Chicago offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Smith - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 312-5100.

The Smith - Chicago is rated 4.7 stars by 2786 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 119 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith - Chicago

400 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kinzie
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In addition to street parking, there is a parking garage located on 60 W Kinzie Street next to the Chase Bank.
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart ( Brown Line, Purple Line), Grand/State (Red Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 312-5100
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, please visit thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At The Smith, our private rooms can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.
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