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Located in the heart of River North, The Smith brings its signature lively atmosphere to Chicago. Whether its an after work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight-night, we’ve got you covered.

Cotuit Bay*
Cape Cod, MA

3.75
Pink Moon*
Prince Edward island, CAN

3.75
Fishers Island*
Block Island Sound, NY

3.75
Oyster of the Day*

3.75
Oyster Sampler*
two of each

29

Potato Chips
blue cheese fondue

13
Fried chicken nuggets
spicy peach jam

15
Roasted tomato soup
garlic croutons, cheddar melt

15
Crispy sesame calamari
gochujang aioli, thai basil, lime

19
Burrata
spicy marinara, parmesan garlic bread

16
Spicy Salmon Tartare*
crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori

19
Mac + Cheese
skillet roasted

19

Kale + Quinoa
sun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette

16
Little Gem Caesar
crispy parmesan frico

16
THREE LETTUCE
red leaf romaine, castelfranco, baby gem, fennel, basil, lemon vinaigrette

16
GINGER SOBA NOODLE
shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers, snow peas, cashews, sesame, chili miso vinaigrette

16
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
baby romaine, granny smith apples, red onion, blue cheese dressing, garlic breadcrumbs

16

any salad with the below additions
Avocado

21
Grilled Chicken

24
Marinated Shrimp

27
Roasted Salmon

29
Sliced Flat iron Steak*

29
No protein

19

Grilled Chicken
burrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta

22
veggie burger royale
roasted veggie patty, american cheese, beefsteak tomato, onion, lettuce, house pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun

22
French Dip*
slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus, fries

29
The Smith Burger*
cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun

24

rigatoni alla vodka
tomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame

25
SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPI
spaghetti, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic bread crumbs

27
braised short rib fusilli
10 hour short rib ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan

26
Ricotta Gnocchi
truffle cream

25

AVOCADO TOAST*
whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs

21
Goat Cheese Omelette
baby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens

19
Chicken milanese
baby arugula, shaved fennel, grapefruit, orange, red onion, red wine lemon vinaigrette

24
Pot Of Mussels
chardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries

29
Roasted Salmon
savoy cabbage, crispy potatoes, melted leeks, dijon caraway beurre blanc

35
Vegetable Bibimbap*
sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg

25

Flat Iron*
garlic herb butter

29
Skirt*
chimichurri

39
NY Strip*
green peppercorn

44
Bone-in ribeye*
truffled mushrooms

61
Filet Mignon*
melted blue cheese

48

Daily Sandwiches

Cotuit Bay*
Cape Cod, MA

3.75
Pink Moon*
Prince Edward island, CAN

3.75
Fishers Island*
Block Island Sound, NY

3.75
Oyster of the Day

3.75
Oyster Sampler
two of each

29

Potato Chips
blue cheese fondue

13
Black Truffle Arancini
mushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli

15
Blistered Shishito Peppers
yuzu aioli, lava salt

13
Fried chicken nuggets
spicy peach jam

15
Roasted tomato soup
garlic croutons, cheddar melt

15
Crispy sesame calamari
gochujang aioli, thai basil, lime

19
Burrata
spicy marinara, parmesan garlic bread

16
Spicy Salmon Tartare*
crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori

19
Mac + Cheese
skillet roasted

19

Kale + Quinoa
sun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette

16
Little Gem Caesar
crispy parmesan frico

16
THREE LETTUCE
red leaf romaine, castelfranco, baby gem, fennel, basil, lemon vinaigrette

16
GINGER SOBA NOODLE
shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers, snow peas, cashews, sesame, chili miso vinaigrette

16
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
baby romaine, granny smith apples, red onion, blue cheese dressing, garlic breadcrumbs

16

any salad with the below additions
Avocado

21
Grilled Chicken

24
Marinated Shrimp

27
Roasted Salmon

29
Sliced Flat iron Steak*

29
No protein

19

rigatoni alla vodka
tomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame

25
SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPI
spaghetti, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic bread crumbs

27
braised short rib fusilli
10 hour short rib ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan

26
Ricotta Gnocchi
truffle cream

25

Flat Iron*
garlic herb butter

29
Skirt*
chimichurri

39
NY Strip*
green peppercorn

44
Bone-in ribeye*
truffled mushrooms

61
Filet Mignon*
melted blue cheese

48
The Smith Burger*
cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun, fries

24
Veggie burger royale
roasted veggie patty, american cheese, onion, lettuce, house pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun, fries

22
French Dip*
slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus, fries

29

Roasted Salmon*
savoy cabbage, crispy potatoes, melted leeks, dijon caraway beurre blanc

33
CHICKEN MILANESE
baby arugula, shaved fennel, grapefruit, orange, red onion, red wine lemon vinaigrette

24
Pot of Mussels
chardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries

28
Grilled Branzino
basmati rice, cauliflower, butternut squash, toasted almonds, coconut ginger curry

32
Vegetable Bibimbap
sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg

25
Country Pork Chop
jalapeño cheddar grits, scallion and shishito pepper vinaigrette

31
Brick Pressed Chicken
baby spinach, smashed garlic potatoes, lemon chicken jus

28

ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
honeycrisp apples, spiced pepitas, citrus tahini

14
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
avocado green goddess, soft herbs, pink peppercorns

14
Baby Spinach

9
JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR GRITS

9
CREAMED SPINACH GRATIN

10
Garlic Smashed Potatoes

9
HAND CUT FRIES
roasted garlic aioli

9

Blue Plates

MONDAY
le burger

25
TUESDAY
chicken pot pie

28
WEDNESDAY
duck frites

32
THURSDAY
braised short ribs

39
FRIDAY
seared scallops

35
SATURDAY
baby back ribs

31
SUNDAY
chicken parm

28

bloody mary
vodka / secret recipe
The Spritz
aperitif / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
Sparkling Paper Plane
apple aperitif / aperitivo / amaro / sparkling wine
Frozen Paradise Colada
rum / coconut / pineapple / cinnamon / allspice / citrus
Freshly Squeezed Mimosa

Cotuit Bay*
Cape Cod, MA

3.75
Pink Moon*
Prince Edward island, CAN

3.75
Acadian Pearl*
Prince Edward Island, CAN

3.75
Oyster of the Day*

3.75
Oyster Sampler*
two of each

29

CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTS
hot fudge dipping sauce

14
FRUIT + YOGURT
greek yogurt, mixed berries, pistachio granola, sunflower seeds, sesame, peach jam

12
Potato Chips
blue cheese fondue

13
Crispy Sesame Calamari
gochujang aioli, thai basil, lime

19
BURRATA
spicy marinara, parmesan garlic bread

16
Spicy Salmon Tartare*
crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori

19
Mac + Cheese
skillet roasted

19

Goat Cheese Omelette
baby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens

19
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
black pepper bacon, egg, american cheese, avocado, roasted tomato aioli, brioche, home fries

19
POTATO WAFFLE BENNY*
smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, everything spice, pickled red onion

23
BAKED EGGS ALLA VODKA*
tomato, spinach, stracciatella cheese, sesame, toasted ciabatta

19
shrimp + grits*
jalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, blackened shoestring potatoes

24
Eggs + Bacon
cheddar herb omelette, apple smoked bacon, potato waffles

19
The Smith Eggs Benedict*
black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries

23
Ranchero Scramble
black beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, jalapeños, blue corn tortillas, pickled onions

21
Avocado Toast*
whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs

21
Benedict Johnny*
cheddar cornbread, maple chicken sausage, poached eggs, hollandaise

22
Buttermilk pancakes
sticky toffee caramel, pecan maple butter

18
Vanilla Bean French Toast
crème brûlée battered, caramelized bananas, candied orange mascarpone

19

Grilled Chicken
burrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta

22
French Dip*
slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus

29
veggie burger royale
roasted veggie patty, american cheese, onion, lettuce, house pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun

22
The Smith Burger*
cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun

24

Kale + Quinoa
sun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette

16
Little Gem Caesar
crispy parmesan frico

16
THREE LETTUCE
red leaf romaine, castelfranco, baby gem, fennel, basil, lemon vinaigrette

16
GINGER SOBA NOODLE
shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers, snow peas, cashews, sesame, chili miso vinaigrette

16
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
baby romaine, granny smith apples, red onion, blue cheese dressing, garlic breadcrumbs

16

any salad with:
Avocado

23
Grilled Chicken

26
Marinated Shrimp

28
Roasted Salmon*

29
Sliced Flat iron Steak*

29
No protein

21

Apple Smoked Bacon

5/11
Maple Chicken Sausage

8
Jalapeño Cheddar Grits

9
Hand Cut Fries
roasted garlic aioli

9
Home Fries

9
Potato Waffles

5/10
Toast
whole wheat or ciabatta

3

Coffee

4
Espresso

4.50
Cappuccino
espresso / frothed milk

5
Red Eye
coffee / espresso shot

5
Americano
espresso / hot water

5
Latte
espresso / steamed milk

5
Mocha
espresso / hot chocolate

5
Hot Chocolate
whipped cream

5

sticky toffee pudding
skillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream

12
devil's layer cake
nine layer dark chocolate cake, mascarpone mousse, candied cocoa nibs

12
apple tart
caramelized apples, almond butter cake, lemon shortbread crust, vanilla whipped cream

12
hot fudge sundae
vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar doughnut, caramelized bananas, candied pecans

12

blue olive martini
vodka or gin
French martini
vodka / brandy / crème de cassis / pineapple / vanilla / honey / citrus
Basil Lemon Drop
vodka / thai basil / bitter orange / lavender / lemon
wake-up call
bourbon / rye / vermouth rojo / coffee liqueur / amaro / cacao / aperitivo
yuzu gimlet
shochu / gin / black plum / sake vermouth / lime leaf / yuzu
espresso martini
vodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew

potato chips
blue cheese fondue

8
Blistered shishito peppers
yuzu aioli, lava salt

7
shrimp cocktail
cocktail sauce, citrus remoulade

12
hand cut fries
roasted garlic aioli

7
black truffle arancini
mushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli

9

The Spritz
aperitivo / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
Sparkling Paper Plane
apple aperitif / aperitivo / amaro / sparkling wine
Firefly
chamomile-infused tequila / green chile / apéritif / celery root / sparkling wine
Manhattan Sbagliato
bourbon / vermouth rojo / orange / bitters / sparkling wine
The Gatsby
gin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco

Basil Lemon Drop
vodka / thai basil / bitter orange / lavender / lemon
Yuzu Gimlet
shochu / gin / black plum / sake vermouth / lime leaf / yuzu
Seaside Sour
islay scotch / apricot / ginger / lemon
Smokeshow
mezcal / passion fruit / chile / amaro / maple / lime
Cucumber Loco
tequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / lime
Sidecar
brandy / calvados / apple aperitif / lemon / sugar rim

Wake-Up Call
bourbon / rye / vermouth rojo / coffee liqueur / amaro / cacao / aperitivo
Blue Olive Martini
vodka or gin / dry vermouth / house brine / blue cheese olives
Oaxacan Sunshine
mezcal / reposado tequila / grapefruit liqueur / tamarind / amaro / mole bitters
Whiskey Business
bourbon / allspice / amaro / angostura bitters ON TAP
Espresso Martini
vodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Bijou Cocktail
gin / genepy / sweet vermouth / orange bitters

Hidden Hand The 77 Lager
IL / 4.0%

9
Moody Tongue Aperitif Pilsner
IL / 5.0%

10
3 floyds gumballhead wheat ale
IN / 5.6%

10
Off Color Apex Predator Saison
IL / 6.5%

10
Old Irving Doji Cold IPL
IL / 5.5%

10
Begyle Neighborly Nitro Irish Stout
IL / 6%, 10
Other Half Green City IPA
IL / 7.0%, 11

Directions & hours

400 N CLARK STREET (AT W KINZIE STREET) 312.312.5100

Hours

Mon - Thurs: 11:30am - 11pm
Fri: 11:30am - Midnight
Sat: 9:30am - Midnight
Sun: 9:30am - 11pm

Martini Hour: WEEKDAYS 3PM - 6PM

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With two private dining rooms – one offering a private bar, the other AV capabilities – The Smith Chicago is the perfect choice for your celebration of up to 50 guests.

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River North

The Holidays

River North Menu

Select Menu Below

Weekday Lunch

Oysters

Platters

Shrimp Cocktail 19

BIG Salads

Vegetables

The Smith Bar Steak* 34

Daily Sandwiches

Dinner

Oysters

Platters

Shrimp Cocktail 19

BIG Salads

The Smith Bar Steak* 34

Blue Plates

Weekend Brunch

Brunch Cocktail Included

Oysters

Platters

Shrimp cocktail 19

With additions

Dessert

Quarter Pounder 5 each

Martini Hour

Half Dozen Oysters $13

THE ROYALE PLATTER $39

Drinks

Bubbly + Bright

❄ Warm Up ❄

Smashes + Sours

Highballs + Fizzes

*Frozen Paradise Colada*

Boozy + Classic

On Draft

Bottled & Canned Beer

Bottled & Canned Cider

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PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT AT RIVER NORTH

Frozen Paradise Colada