The Smith - Chicago

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was phenomenal. I can’t remember our server’s name but he was awesome. I had the mussels and he brought over the bowl for shells and a bunch of wet naps before our food was served — something that I admire is anticipating a patron’s needs. All the food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back more often for happy hours and dinners!
   

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   jmkeats

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Delicious food and drinks. Service was great and the place was packed, so they were truly hustling non-stop. The only downside was the noise level. The acoustics made it very hard to have conversation at a volume less than yelling.
   

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   SteveG

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience1

   outside temp was 68 degrees, and AC was on high, literally blowing my napkin off of my lap. we asked for them to turn the AC off/or up the temp, 3 times. we rec'd NO action on their part. the table next to us was also freezing, so it wasn't just us. Poor way to handle it. Likely will prevent us from revisiting anytime soon. Easy one to deal with, no action or even an explanation as to why they couldn't accommodate.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall1food3service2ambience3

   The noise level is unbelievable,, I never wanted to leave a place as a fast as I did at the smith , and the most disappointing this is they don’t accept Apple Pay , foood was good but a bit over priced , if you wanna go and speak with someone. , don’t cuz it’s sooooo loud and extremely uncomfortable
   

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   IvyB

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Fun spot with great outside seating and bar areas that opened to outside. The high top tables at the bar were a bit small to actually eat food on but was doable. Great brunch and drinks.
   

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   DreD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was great. We ordered burgers (both vegetarian and meat), and they were amazing. Prices were fairly low for the quality of the location and it being downtown Chicago.
   

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   Katryna

   London

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on May 31, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We really loved our group lunch at The Smith. The food was excellent and the service was great and attentive. We will definitely be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 31, 2023

   overall2food5service1ambience3

   All of the food was delicious. No complaints! Appetizers are very small portions to be shared between 2 people max. Entrees are large, you will probably have some to take home. Personally, the service I received was below subpar and even though the food was great, I will not be dining here again. It took us 20-25 minutes to receive two glasses of wine and one cocktail and when it was brought to the table the server said “it was the end of the bottle, I will come top you off in a little bit” - which would have been fine had she been an attentive server, but she was not. I went to the bar to order a drink and there were 4 associates speaking with the manager, none of which greeted me. I understand there are moments when you need to talk with your staff, however patrons should be acknowledged by at least saying “we will be with you in a moment.” Overall - great food, an ok drink menu, and hit or miss service
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   19 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We live close the restaurant,and this is the best place for a bunch.Love this restaurant. The food,coctels and the servers are great 😃. thanks!!!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Came here for brunch on Memorial Day and was not blown away. I heard great things about the French toast and was excited to try it. We called ahead to make sure the brunch menu was being served, as it is only on the brunch menu. We sat on the patio which was very nice given the nice weather. I was sad to find out there was no French toast being made that day, but I was more sad with how the server spoke to my guest and I. I tend to think we are very friendly guests and very easy to please, but the server spoke to us in a judgmental/annoyed tone during our initial interaction. I wanted to leave and go somewhere else, but was felt uncomfortable doing that. He never checked in on our food. I couldn’t help but notice how kind and attentive he was to the large table behind us. Not a huge deal, but definitely put a bad taste in my mouth. I got the shrimp and grits and there was a very small portion of grits in the skillet, and it was stuck to the skillet / burnt around the edges. I wouldn’t have minded that if there was more grits to actually consume. Definitely tasty, but probably wouldn’t order it again. The brunch cocktail it came with was great! I got the frozen one with rum— I am blanking on the name but delish!
    

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    ColleenO

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Claire at the bar is fabulous! I recommend sitting at the bar.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was good. We really enjoyed the brunch cocktail that came with the brunch menu. We had a group of seven, service was very good.
    

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    JulieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brunch special was delicious and very tasty Bloody Mary.
    

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    Jlbi

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food and love that you can make a reservation for brunch. The free cocktail with our entree was a bonus!
    

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    Astrid

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food - as always, very nice and attentive waiter who noticed our anniversary. We sure will be back again soon, although we live on the other side of the Atlantic.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Smith is one of my favorites. Food is excellent. Service is wonderful.
    

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    SooY

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Overall really great food! First time trying their dinner menu and I was impressed with it! It was really loud because the restaurant was full with other customers. This is my only complaint but the food and service was excellent! Definitely planning on coming back!
    

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    SergioC

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    The Smith is a must. Great food and service. The only bad point is the acoustics in the place. It’s extremely noisy, you have to shout out loud for the people in your same table could hear you. Even with the windows open because of the nice weather, you leave the place feeling that you spent 2 hours in a concert hall.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    I always enjoy the food and drinks at the smith and was excited to celebrate a birthday there. I was confused why there was a section to mark off if you were celebrating anything but no one asked about a birthday or did anything special. I think that’s a fine decision I just found it odd that I was specifically asked about those details and they weren’t necessary. I will definitely be back just probably not for a special occasion.
    

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    RVAFoodie

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Our server, Nancy, did a great job. The menu was inventive. The food was good - but not great.
    

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    ChiDiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    I was underwhelmed the first time I went here but decided to give it another try. Service was slow and was brought the wrong order - a salad. The meal was almost finished by the time they brought me my order.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday and high school graduation. Great choice and great food!
    

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    Indyshark

    Indiana

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great location, great server, great drink menu, and great ambience. I will be back!
    

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    MikeO

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a fantastic brunch with yummy French 75 slushies. My eggs Benedict were delicious with perfectly poached eggs and my friend had light, fluffy and perfect pancakes. On top of the great food, loved the restaurant and its ambience and especially its patio
    

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    ChristopherB

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, food and service were top notch. Tiffany was attentive, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. This place is always on our top River North places to eat. A nice variety of beverages, wine and eats for breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner. And the oysters….DELICIOUS and fresh-BEST oysters in Chicago!
    

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    KimberlyG

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I had only been for lunch before. Dinner was very loud! Hard to have a conversation with my friend. The salmon portion was pretty small for the price and came with lots of dill, which wasn’t mentioned on the menu. Overall disappointing experience after really nice lunches at The Smith.
    

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    Jiji

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Good food and great service, however, the restaurant was so loud, hard to enjoy catchup conversation with friends.
    

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    JamesG

    London

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, drink and friendly service! Thank you!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We were able to get in fast for a dinner reservation on a weeknight. Service was great and drinks were very good. The snap pea and goat cheese salad was slightly overdressed, but flavor was still good.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The quinoa and kale salad is the best! I need the recipe!
    

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    Musikcityk

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and drinks, highly recommend you try this place for brunch! I'll be going back for dinner!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Average food, slightly expensive but big portions. Had to wait for 30 minutes before being seated, even though we had a reservation.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I loved it here! We came on Mother’s Day during Brunch. Even though they were backed up, the customer service, food and drinks were wonderful. And the best part, such a pocket saver! One of my new favorites ❤️
    

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    Curly13

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4

    I ordered eggs benedict. The English muffin was as hard as a hockey puck. I couldn't even cut into it because it was either way over-toasted or stale. I was so looking forward to brunch here because I had heard great things. That was not my experience.
    

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    HugoV

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant had amazing service as well as some incredibly delicious food! We went for a post graduation celebration and they accommodated our party of 6 adults and 2 children < 5 years old. We arrived shortly after they opened and as the dinner progressed the place filled up quickly. Our waiter was amazing and very attentive to our needs and the food was amazing! I ordered the mussels which was a very nice and hefty portion that I was able to share with others and my wife ordered the veggie burger, which she loved! Highly recommend
    

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    KimP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Insanely loud !!!!!! Music blaring!!! People screaming and swearing at next table . Wait staff and front desk people SUPER nice and accommodating!!
    

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    GabriellaA

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food, thank you for accommodating a large group.
    

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    healthnut

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's always a fantastic experience. The food is exceptional and the staff are always so friendly!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great overall experience. Food was outstanding- best Salmon I’ve had! Fun drinks !!!
    

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    BernardS

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We visit the Smith’s often. The food and service are always great.
    

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