Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Charged twice for a tip. Rude server

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   EricW

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   The food, service, and views were excellent. However, there was a party two tables from ours that was VERY loud and obnoxious, which made it hard to carry on a conversation and truly enjoy the experience.

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   Team0

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Excellent steaks! Friendly service. Will come back again.

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4. JF

   JoseF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Muy recomendable, el lugar espectacular, la comida de lo mejor y muy buena atención

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Berlin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   Didnt get the table we asked for otherwise good

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6. JS

   JeffS

   Richmond

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This place is great! Literally, it’s the best steak I’ve ever had! The wine list was exceptional, and the service was excellent!

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   Emmy

   Chicago

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Love this place! Will keep coming to make up for lost time!😆😁👍🏼

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8. KM

   KatMarie

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service. Food was phenomenal. Can’t recommend enough!

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9. JJ

   JexJ

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food1service4ambience1

   Such a bad decision to eat here. The place is like eating dinner at great grandpa’s house. Our $180 dollar steak came out unequivocally well done and the management just didn’t really seem to care. I think this is a place for only baby boomers. Go to Maple and Ash or Bavettes.

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10. WG

    WisconsinGal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Was hoping for a beautiful river view. Lunchtime does not offer this, dinner only. Wish I had known this before. Waiter was wonderful.

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11. DH

    DominiqueH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The customer service was great I love the table we had it was by the window and we were able to see a beautiful few The host made sure we were comfortable and out drinks was filled we didn’t wait long for our food

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    Patti

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the most exquisitely enjoyable dining experience with a table by the window providing a view of the glittering river and city lights and welcoming friendly staff putting us at ease. They were delighted to have us as guests and offered to take our photo. How thoughtful they are. We raved about the Gorgonzola crusted Filet Mignon as it was perfect: tender and flavorful with just the right crust. We also enjoyed the Sea Bass with lobster bisque special, an excellent and remarkable entree. We agreed that S&W has one of the best caesar salads we've ever had, and large enough to split between the two of us. Our server, Michelle, was just a pleasure to have... as she was cheerfully engaging, knowledgeable and helpful to us in making our choices. We ended this amazing evening with their signature Coconut layer cake which is definitely out of this world yummy. We had such a wonderful experience!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Lake of the Ozarks

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was great as always

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoWe are happy that you were happy. Thanks so much

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    PatA

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our daughter and her family were visiting from Nashville, TN and we wanted them to have a memorable dining experience. Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse in Chicago met or exceeded all of our expectations. Mission accomplished!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoThanks Pat, we are so happy that wer rose to the challenge. We look forward to your next visit.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were celebrating a recent wedding engagement and I had mentioned this in the comments section of my reservation. They sat our party of six next to the window with beautiful river views. They even brought out glasses of champagne to toast to our celebration, which surprised everyone! The food was amazing. Not a single complaint. I personally ordered the best Caesar salad I’ve ever had followed by an amazing sea bass entree and a side of Mac and cheese. All were perfectly cooked. I also had a couple bites of my husband’s 10oz filet which was delicious. Comparable to Gibson’s steakhouse. We had the skillet cookie for dessert. The server was knowledgeable and super helpful with the menu. Overall we loved our evening and it felt like an event not just a dinner.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoTHank you for sharing your special celebration with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed everything and hope to see you back here soon.

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16. ML

    MichaelL

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    I loved this place - you get what you pay for so it’s expensive but food was great. Seating downstairs was Amazon and view was exceptional. Service on par. The ONLY complaint is about the scallop appetizer. Only two small scallops and a heap of sweet potatoes. Cmon now. If we had a party of four does each get a half a scallop? For $26 there should have been more than that. Would eat here again overall

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoThanks Michael, we are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Have eaten here often and historically great experience. Server we had this time was more suited for a lower end restaurant. In todays world dining is all about good service. That is not what you will get here anymore. Be prepared for longer waits and empty drinks but the food is still good. When we dined imit was not busy so presume busy time would be much worse

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoI am so sorry or the issues you encountered with your server. Can you provide me with the reservation name?

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was amazing. Great view, great service and food was delicious.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 5 days agoWe are so pleased that you enjoyed dining with us!

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19. BM

    BobMila

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding restaurant all the way around! Well done!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thanks so much Bob, we can't wait to see you again!

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20. JK

    JasonK

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food and service

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you Jason, we are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Although the food was amazing, I was most impressed by the service! Such effort and attention were offered during our entire visit in celebration of my best friend’s 40th birthday.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you for choosing S&W for the special celebration and we are so happy that you enjoyed the experience.

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22. KP

    KristinaP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service and food were fabulous. We can’t wait to go back!!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022We can't wait to see you again!! Thanks you so much

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23. JP

    JacobP

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Noelle was a great server. Just shocked that the cheapest steak is $55 and everything is al la carte

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you for your review Jacob, I will share your kind words with Noelle

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24. RV

    RhondaV

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary. Had a table next to us with two rowdy toddlers. Ugh!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Rhonda, thank you for the very kind review and so sorry about your seat mates.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience…service was great…food was wonderful. Will be back again for sure!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you so much for the wonderful review and we look forward to your next visit.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you for the AMAZING review

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    katiez

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always amazing food and service! Love the view of the river!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 22, 2022Thank you so much Katie! It is always a pleasure to have you here.

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28. AK

    AlvaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great steak. loved being downstairs to view the river and boats on the river.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks so much Alva, we are so pleased you enjoyed dining with us and the view

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29. SP

    SankyPanky

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    We have been coming to Smith & Wollensky for years and this is our first non 5 star review. 100% of our review is based on the server we had. Food and cocktails were outstanding. Server was standing over on the side by the kitchen drinking his drink and checking his phone. Again...food was GREAT!!!! Service was super sub-par. We will go again as we believe this was an isolated incident but nonetheless, it was our experience recently.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you for alerting us to the issue. I will address this with your server.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Daughters bday. Very expensive but delicious and in the heart of downtown chicago.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you for choosing S&W for your special celebration

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience3

    Service was not as good as you expect for this restaurant. I have been there before and it wasn’t the same this last time (Nov 2022). I hope they put more attention to the service. We had to ask for the server several times. It wasn’t good and the gratuity was INCLUDED!!! I know why the servers don’t care… The food was good but nothing out of this world… I hope this helps to improve.

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32. LJ

    LuisJ

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent place, full recommended!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you Luis, we are so happy you enjoyed the dining experience.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food! Would definitely go back!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you so much, we look forward to serving you again.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Savannah

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great experience. Drinks were excellent. Ordered smoke and mirrors and a dirty martini. Scallops with oxtail and sweet potato hash was tasty. Dry aged steak cooked perfectly with side of mushrooms. They offered us free dessert and a card for our anniversary. Nice touch and appreciated.

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35. NS

    NicoletteS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I had the most perfect night celebrating our anniversary over the weekend. The view of the river and city were beautiful and the food and service were outstanding!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed everything.

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    KellyD

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent choice of food- we had Angry shrimp and table side tartar as an app. The Apps were Delicious! Dinner we had surf and turf for 2. Steak was cooked to perfection. The service was spot on! We will definitely be back.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thank you Kelly we look forward to your next visit.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambient,great service also great meal!

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks so much hope to serve you again soon.

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38. LR

    LidiaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, food and drinks were outstanding. The view of the Chicago River is also amazing. The only con is the decor: it is a bit outdated.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks so much Lidia, stay tuned for new things to come.

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39. MR

    MariaRod

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kiddos to Michelle!! Great customer service all around. Definitely will be back.

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    LJ19

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friends and I had a lovely lunch.

    Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022We are so pleased that you did!

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