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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

4.5
4.5
8301 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
The ultimate steakhouse in the city that knows its steak.



Adjacent to the Loop on bustling State Street, our Chicago location offers an impressive view of the Chicago River and features a large outdoor patio open during pleasant weather, spring through fall. Enjoy turn-of-the-century décor, and ample space for private events.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 118 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 670-9900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Newgren
  • Catering
    We have 7 different private dining rooms that will accommodate parties of 7 to 300 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our dry aged USDA Prime Steaks that are hand cut on premises. We serve great seafood, an award winning wine selection. For meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions and more, our luxurious rooms can accommodate events large and small and everything in between. Buyouts for up to 700.
  • Private party contact
    Denise Malloy, Michele Scheel: (312) 670-9587
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    North Bank of Chicago River
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered directly in front of our entrance.
  • Public transit
    State/Lake, Grand
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 8,301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

8,301 Reviews
  1. GinaOV

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One of my favorite dining spots. I love the downtown view

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Muy buena comida y excelente ambiente, muy buenos vinos

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for your review!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    LOVED the ambiance. Great setting & view. Waiter Andrew had amazing service and was great to engage conversation with!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for the lovely review. I will share your very kind review with Andrew. He will be thrilled that you enjoyed dining with us.

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  4. ElizabethT

    Jackson Hole

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    So it was good but service surpassed the food quality. I think there are better places. We asked for our steaks to be med rare and they were med well. Good ok but the service was good

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for your review. I will share your comments regarding the temperature with our chef so that he may correct the issue

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  5. HeatherR

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had great service and a great view. Celebrated a birthday and it was a perfect spot.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you Heather and thanks for spending your birthday with us!

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  6. Myty

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated 30 year wedding anniversary. Everything was top notch, from the excellent surf and turf for two to the personal service and attention we received. Highly recommend!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you so much for choosing Smith & Wollensky to celebrate your anniversary. We are so pleased you enjoyed the dining experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was exceptionally attentive and so joyful. The food was stellar I can’t name something better than the other. Great for family in town to enjoy a dinner by the river. Or as a local family

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    We are so pleased you enjoyed everything and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love this place for a nice steak dinner when downtown. It is expensive, so we only go on special occasions. Great food and service. The location along the river is amazing.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you so much for he lovely review. We appreciate your kindness and hope to serve you again soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience here was very memorable. I decided to eat here to celebrate my one year anniversary. Everybody was very nice and super pleasant to work with at every level. I would definitely decide to come here again in the future!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for the lovely review and we hope to see you for your 2nd Anniversary!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best old fashioned I’ve ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly. Window seating made the ambiance perfect. Our server was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Service was very fast it didn’t feel like we were ever really waiting for anything to come out from the second we were seated.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for dining with us and for the wonderful review. We hope to see you again soon.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a nice place for what I was looking for as far as classy. A little over price but I understand paying for better quality food plus the scenery and location.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for the very kind review!

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  12. RicardoR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing experience as it was our anniversary, reserved a booth by mistake but onece there we told the hostess and they kindly moved us to a table by the river, the food was delicious and our server was very attentive, really like the whole experience

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thanks Ricardo, we are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us and look forward to your next visit.

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  13. RyanA

    Alabama

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great in every aspect. First time here. Will definitely go again next time I’m in Chicago!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for your review!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    The food was decent Server was very rude and every time you would order something Server will take aleast 20-30 minutes

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  15. BethS

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was absolutely fantastic! Food was wonderful . Will definitely be back!!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Beth, We are so pleased you enjoyed the experience and I will share your lovely review with Rya, you server.

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  16. DanielaH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    Food was so heavy, my stomach did not tolerate the food. They need to do better their restaurant to charge the amount of their plates. Food wasn’t that good (over priced).

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thanks for your feedback Daniela.

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  17. CathyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great, ambiance/view is great, a little pricey but worth it...

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Cathy, We are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is good but prices for a steak have become prohibitively expensive.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for your review and yes, unfortunately our beef prices have risen due to demand and supply issues.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience here was great . Our server was excellent, valet was easy and I received a  complementary dessert for my birthday. It was all really appreciated. i would come again. 

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    We are so pleased you enjoyed your Birthday dinner and we are so happy you chose S&W to celebrate it

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great our server was also great ambiance was great and we had a great view of the river. Me an the wife did our anniversary dinner here. We loved it.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for spending your Anniversary with us and I will share your wonderful review with Lucy!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We expect quality food. The difference is the experience. Julian did a great job visiting and making it a fun dining experience.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for the lovely review and for the shout out to Julian, he will appreciate your kind words.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ottima la carne di waygu texano, prezzo nella media

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you for your review!!

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  23. graziellad

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    Good food but not extraordinary and to expensive , tip imposed, selfdetermined by thé Direction . For 3 people $ 548( tip 75$ included)!,

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  24. KatieD

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was so nice sitting out on the river and our server was very experienced. But everything we ordered was just mediocre. I was ready to be blown away by the food and drinks, especially for the very high prices, but it was just "ok". The staff was lovely and outdoor seating were perks, otherwise we were pretty unimpressed.

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  25. ChrisD

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are excellent and consistently this way. Can be a bit pricey but it's well worth it.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you Chris and we look forward to the next opportunity to serve you.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fine, standard steak meal . Good service. Pleasant, welcoming bar experience.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you so much and hope to see you again soon.

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  27. CharlotteJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfull steak , good service and Great view . We will be back

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thanks Charlotte! we appreciate the 5 stars!!

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  28. Natalie

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Last night, we had an amazing dinner with friends, and the food was absolutely fantastic. The service was outstanding as well. I also want to express my gratitude to the restaurant for accommodating my preference for the right table and view. Besides food and drinks, I'm particular about where we sit, and they made an effort to meet our needs, which I truly appreciate. The swinging tomahawk rib eye was cooked to perfection, and I'm already looking forward to returning. The presentation of the dish was also very impressive. I definitely recommend it. The only feedback I have is regarding the drinks. We ordered apple martinis and espresso martinis, but both were a bit imbalanced, with the vodka overpowering the flavors. However, overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely be returning!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you so much Natalie. We are so pleased you enjoyed everything. I will share you comments with our bartenders to make the appropriate corrections.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view and the steak were both perfect. We had a wonderful anniversary dinner.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent loved it all, they gave us a 10 layer cake because it was our anniversary!!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you for your review!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best place for a steak dinner in Chicago. Their tomahawk is phenomenal. We have the outside seats overlooking Chicago river. The ambiance is amazing.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us.

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  32. AaronS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you Aaron, we can't wait to see you.

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  33. VicM

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks and service were impeccable. View of the river was delightful.

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  34. Toliv75

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Definitely recommend for any occasion

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you so much for the very kind review.

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  35. Emory

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great crab appetizer, the beet salad and clam chowder awesome, and the Wagyu filet was cooked perfectly. And let’s not forget the superior service we experienced while sitting out on the patio enjoying the city.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thanks you so much Emory, we are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us.

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  36. RenataMG

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Very nice location, good food but the price is too high for the whole experience.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thanks for your input Renata, we appreciate the feedback,

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  37. JohnnyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant the bartenders downstairs is amazing. Think his name was Dan but he’s great.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for the wonderful review Johnny. I will share it with Dan.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, excellent ambiance, vast choice of dinner wines

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  39. JorgeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Place Excellent Food Good value received for my money

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you Jorge, we are so pleased you enjoyed the dining experience.

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  40. JodyL

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    The beef carpaccio appetizer was wonderful. We had some shrimp cocktail that was so-so, definitely not worth the price. My husband and I each had a Wagyu steak, he had the strip and I had the filet. My plate had so much melted butter that I could barely eat half of my steak, it felt so greasy. The strip steak was supposed to have the coffee crust, we weren't sure if it actually did. The Caesar salad wasn't great if you like a classic Caesar dressing. We had a great table overlooking the river but we were near the downstairs bar, which was loud. All in all, I didn't feel like I was in an upscale steakhouse where I would be ok paying $70+ on a steak.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thanks for your feedback Jody.

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FAQs

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 670-9900.

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago is rated 4.5 stars by 8301 OpenTable diners.

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 118 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

318 North State St, Marina City, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Bank of Chicago River
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered directly in front of our entrance.
  • Public transit
    State/Lake, Grand
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Newgren
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 670-9900
  • Catering
    We have 7 different private dining rooms that will accommodate parties of 7 to 300 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our dry aged USDA Prime Steaks that are hand cut on premises. We serve great seafood, an award winning wine selection. For meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions and more, our luxurious rooms can accommodate events large and small and everything in between. Buyouts for up to 700.
  • Private party contact
    Denise Malloy, Michele Scheel: (312) 670-9587
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