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The Smith - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Smith - Chicago

4.7
4.7
2810 Reviews
$30 and under
American
400 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 2,810 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith in Chicago is celebrated for its "exceptional service," "delicious food," and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the brunch menu, with standout dishes like the Smith Benedict and sticky toffee pudding. While some mention the noise, the "attentive and knowledgeable staff" and "welcoming ambiance" consistently impress.
2,810 Reviews
  1. Emma

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday dinner and it was delicious!

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  2. Pedro

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Food, ambiance and service were very good. No negatives from our experience.

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  3. Angela VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at The Smith. Our brunch food was tasty, everything was seasoned perfectly. We ordered coffee to start, opting for our mimosas to arrive with our entree. Their coffee tasted terrible. My friend and I both checked the cream to be sure it had not soured. The cream was fine and we added another sugar to help. The sugar did nothing. Coffee was still bitter and tasted weird. The sparkling water also had an odd taste.

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  4. Christine

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed everything about Brunch at The Smith! The service, food and ambiance were all top notch. We will come again when visiting Chicago.

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  5. Frances VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accommodating. They food was delicious!

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  6. Cat

    Baltimore12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eric the GM is delightful. A seasoned and skilled pro. His entire team was enthusiastic and knowledgeable all while being attentive and generous. The space is lovely. The menu is perfectly organized so everyone can find something they love. Don’t miss dessert it was equally delicious. Can’t wait to try other locations

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  7. Michelle

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was tasty although small portions on some of the entrees. Service was top notch although he didn’t describe the drinks and entrees like we heard other servers do. The music was louder than it needed to be and the overall room became quite loud.

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  8. Rebecca VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tiffany is the best server ever. We love her. Honestly, everyone who works at the Smith is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and attentive. It’s not like any other restaurant I’ve been to, even high end ones. You can tell that they are very selective with whom they hire because the service is truly what makes the place exceptional. That and the brunch menu! My god.

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  9. Jane

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food & service. Only thing that wasn’t that great is how close the tables are & it’s super noisy to the point it’s hard to talk

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  10. Ronald VIP

    Atlanta29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks, and service. A great experience.

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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 2810 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for The Smith - Chicago

400 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kinzie
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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