The Smith - Chicago

“From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The restaurant was extremely clean, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was top notch! We started with the Spicy Salmon Tartare, and it was absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and the perfect appetizer. For drinks, I had the Cucumber-Pineapple Mimosa and a Bloody Mary, and both were fantastic. The mimosa was refreshing and unique and the Bloody Mary was perfect and full of flavor. For my main meal I ordered the filet mignon Steak cooked medium rare with sunny side up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise sauce. The steak was cooked beautifully!! Very tender and melted in my mouth and so full of flavor. A huge shoutout to our server, Zach. He was truly amazing! He was attentive to every need and so friendly. He made sure we never had an empty drink. Our water and sparkling water were constantly refreshed, and our empty plates were cleared almost immediately. I also want to recognize Eric, the General Manager, and Kiffa, the manager, who both stopped by our table and introduced themselves to us throughout our meal to make sure everything was perfect. The restaurant was busy, but you never would have known it because of the level of hospitality. It really stood out and made us feel valued that we were there. Sorry for the long review.. But finally, compliments to the chef and culinary team. Whoever created this menu did an outstanding job and deserves recognition as well. Every dish and drink was thoughtfully prepared. We were a party of five, and everyone ordered something different, yet every single item was beautifully presented. The food, drinks, service, and hospitality were all outstanding. The Smith exceeded our expectations and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!”

“I was blown away. The staff was extremely knowledgeable of Celiac Disease, but like so knowledgeable and confident I was like “but are you sure?”. Oh they were sure. Then the manager came out to tell me the restaurant was a safe space and they pride themselves on dealing w allergies and celiac. Food was flagged w a red flag when it came out, GF pasta is cooked in a clean pot with new water, clean utensils and gloves were also used. I ordered the tuna crudo 20/10, the royal platter which was raw oysters and chilled shrimp and then for dinner I had the short rub pasta. The gf pasta is fettuccine and honestly 200000/10. I highly recommend and next time I’m getting the mussels OR GF fettuccine with the truffle sauce. Also I didn’t get it this time but they said they had a separate fryer to make fries safe. Again I didn’t try but I would ask and make sure — they had truffle fries!”

“Genuinely such flavorful and well presented food! The restrooms are super cute and there is a black and white photo booth outside the restroom as well! I got the grilled chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got the burger with the home fries (which are basically seasoned diced potatoes). We also ordered the breakfast sandwhich and the pancakes—which were GREAT.”

“Came here for our wedding anniversary, it was Tuesday but the place was packed. I ordered their mussels and loved the flavor, a bit spicy, my husband ordered their steak which had peppercorns, he loved it. Food is definitely well priced for the quality. I loved their side of fries too. The service was great, our server was friendly and attentive.”

“I love this restaurant. Every single dish I've tried of theirs is outstanding. Their vegetable bibimbap is incredibly flavorful, with the perfect rice texture, and had me thinking about for months afterwards. Their spicy shrimp scampi is also incredible. The sauce is to die for and the noodles were cooked to just the right consistency. There are also little crunchy bits for an extra sprinkle of delight. My friend got their late night spaghetti, and our respective dishes so completely captivated us that we were near silent the entire time we were eating. We also enjoyed their shrimp cocktail, which was chewy and fresh and served with two refreshing sauces. Their dessert, also, is worth trying. The quarter pounder cookie is lovely, complete with gooey melty chocolate, but I also have to make a case for their apple pie. The crust is cookie-like in texture, which I enjoyed, and the apple compote is super delicious. Would highly recommend stopping by The Smith if you get the chance!! Their service is also very attentive and friendly, and the whole restaurant is a good vibe.”