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The Smith - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Smith - Chicago

4.7
4.7
2762 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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

Menu

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What 2,762 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith in Chicago captivates diners with "amazing food" and "exceptional service," offering a vibrant, lively atmosphere. Diners rave about the delicious menu, from the must-try burgers to the extraordinary seafood. Despite being bustling and noisy, the restaurant's "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for brunch and special occasions!

2,762 Reviews

  1. Scott

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A cool, simple, casual place. Strangely loud even though music wasn’t unbearable. We had a burger and French dip. Went for a side of brussel sprouts which were excellent. Good try on the Old Fashioned alternative, although was a miss for me as the allspice didn’t work well. Will come back.

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  2. Tony

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time here everything was outstanding from service to food and drinks

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  3. Deja

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been here a few times and ordered in several times because the food is amazing. The food was still great, but the service was incredibly disappointing. I booked well in advance for our valentines date with my husband and our waiter might as well have forgotten we were there. We ordered apps immediately, but when we’re finished it took another 30 minutes for someone to take our food order. The manager cleared our app plates after seeing we had been there for a while, said she would get us more silverware and never came back. I tried getting the waiters attention several times and he would not even look our direction and service another table. When he finally arrived, my husband asked if we could order and he was very standoffish and said “sure” as if we were not just waiting for 30 minutes. When our food arrived it was great, and we asked to pay right away to avoid waiting forever again. TLDR, great food and terrible service

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  4. Tosha

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I’m so glad we came here. Great food and excellent service! Get the New York strip steak. It’s really good!

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  5. Jaycie

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was wonderful, the food was delicious and not unreasonably priced, couldn’t have asked for better!

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  6. Valeria

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tomato soup in the city! Always great service and a great lunch or dinner option.

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  7. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience between the food offerings and the service.

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  8. Marla

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed my visit for the 3rd time. My only complaint...the grits were dry and not tasty like before.

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  9. Alba

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! Service was excellent, Lindsey the assistant manager congratulated us on our anniversary and gave us a handwritten card 😍. Dessert was ok. It is very loud.

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  10. Arthur

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Food was very good. Wine list a bit pricey but a good list.

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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 2762 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 PM
Booked 110 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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