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The Smith - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Smith - Chicago

4.7 (2882)
$30 and under
American
400 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 2,882 people are saying

The Smith - 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith - Chicago offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." It's an ideal spot for brunch or celebrations. Guests rave about "amazing grits," attentive staff, and accommodating service, especially for allergies. Though a bit noisy, the ambiance is great for groups. Highly recommended!
2,882 Reviews

  1. Jenny

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a FANTASTIC dinner last night at The Smith! Fabulous food and service with the greatest Chicago feel we’ve ever experienced. Thank you to Jay our wonderful server for his guidance and recommendations, and to General Manager Eric for his warm greetings and friendly, accommodating approach to giving our family of 4 the VIP treatment. We WILL be back!!

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  2. David VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific service. This menu has something for everyone!

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  3. Ashley VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience particularly the service but everything was great We were a large group and our server and the staff managed all of us masterfully

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  4. Jon

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch. Food was very good; oysters were vibrant and fresh, ribeye was cooked perfectly and potatoes were wonderful. Service was okay. Small misses, like eggs were ordered poached and arrived over easy. Asked if we wanted bread, declined but it was sent over anyway. Biggest issue was the plates and cups brought to the table were dirty. The outside of my coffee mug had dried coffee stains. I let the suits at the front know. Overall, good food but missable

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  5. W.Scarth

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Justin was great. The food was outstanding. Interesting and well prepared.

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  6. Robin VIP

    Fort Lauderdale12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server and the manager coco for great recommendations

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal. Service was phenomenal. We are both gluten free and were taken care of very well. Drinks were great. Wish there was a gluten free bun option, but the gf pasta dishes we had were delicious!

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  8. Maritza

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a bit slow although the waiter was very pleasant.

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  9. Christopher VIP

    Chicago / Illinois45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a birthday here, we had a lovely time. Food and drinks were great, the service was outstanding.

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  10. Moni

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was really good, and Sarah was very friendly and gave us great service!

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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 2882 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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