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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

4.7 (9313)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
318 North State St, Marina City, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with easy access to parking, major hotels, and convention centers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Schneider
  • Catering
    We have 8 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: (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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 9,313 people are saying

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse in Chicago offers a "fantastic experience" with "un-be-liev-able steaks" and a "top tier view over the river." Guests often praise the attentive service and "amazing servers." While some dishes like the truffle mac receive mixed reviews, the overall dining ambiance and food quality consistently receive high marks.

9,313 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasnt able to be seated until my guest arrived. That was awkward since my guest got stuck in traffic and was delayed about 20 mins, so I had to sit at the bar until the guest arrived. Thats an inefficient process and made no sense. I was here in the past, and they never made me wait for the other guest to arrived.

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  2. Sam VIP

    Mobile33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My fiancé and I went for our anniversary. It was our first time. We were disappointed that we could not be seated downstairs, but we got over that. We had a card on our table wishing us a happy anniversary which was a great touch, and everyone always wished us a happy anniversary. Lucy, our server, was great. Our drinks we had were also great. They even gave us a dessert on the house to celebrate which was delicious and huge. We started with the bacon that my fiancé didn’t care for but I enjoyed. I also had a half dozen of oysters which were ok, but for the price, the oysters were terribly small. My fiancé ordered the 10oz filet with bernaise sauce. I ordered the dry aged 28oz rib eye. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. Sadly, neither of us thought the steaks were very tasty. We both ended up using the bernaise for some flavor, and though they were cooked great, we just didn’t think they had much flavor which was a disappointment. We split the potatoes, mac, and asparagus. All were good except the truffle mac - easily the worst thing I’ve eaten at a restaurant of this caliber.

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  3. Chris

    Dallas7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a nice dinner with our team sitting along the Chicago River.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Chris! We're thrilled to hear that you and your team had a nice dinner along the Chicago River. We always aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and it's great to know we hit the mark with you. We appreciate your feedback on our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago soon!

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  4. Peggy VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It really delightful restaurant experience - excellent staff and very attentive to detail and food was amazing!
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Peggy, We're thrilled to hear that you had a delightful experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! Your kind words about our staff and attentive service truly made our day. We're also glad you enjoyed our food! We strive to make every visit a memorable one and it sounds like we hit the mark with you. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Eduardo

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best service and food ever, with a very comfortable ambient.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Eduardo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and food at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our ambient made a positive impression on you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Pieter

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey, but fantastic experience, un-be-liev-able steaks and top tier view over the river
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Pieter, Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us a perfect score in our restaurant! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed our top-tier view over the river. We understand that our prices might be on the higher side, but we're glad you found the experience worth it. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. judy

    Sacramento14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and view. Friendly staff with knowledgeable recommendations and impressive service.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Judy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, view, and found our staff to be friendly and knowledgeable. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide an impressive dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago soon.

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  8. Phyllis

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, very nice view over water. The food is good, like the service.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Phyllis, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and the view over water. It's also great to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago soon!

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  9. Veronica

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate our son’s 25th birthday. Steaks were fantastic. Desserts were large and delicious. Awesome experience.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Veronica! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic birthday celebration at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago and enjoyed our steaks and desserts. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with an awesome experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Cynthia

    Orlando4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was amazing. I would recommend the lower level by the window. It's more private. less noise and has a wonderful view. The only drawback is I thought it would be a more formal to semi formal attire, but the atmosphere was VERY casual. Which would be fine, but I was expecting a more intimate aviance for the $. But the service was wonderful.
    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Cynthia, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. We appreciate your feedback about our lower level by the window and the casual atmosphere. We aim to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for all our guests, and we're glad that you appreciated the ambiance. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated our service. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful evening. Thank you for your review!

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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 4.7 stars by 9313 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.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
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
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • 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
    John Schneider
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have 8 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: (312) 670-9587
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