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.

Join us for Happy Hour!
Monday – Friday: 3pm – 6pm

River North Menu
- Select Menu Below
- Weekday Breakfast
- Restaurant Week Lunch
- Weekday Lunch
- Restaurant Week Dinner
- Dinner
- Weekend Brunch
- Dessert
- Happy Hour
- Drinks
Select Menu Below
Weekday Breakfast
WEEKDAY BREAKFAST MENU
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI FROM OPEN - 11:30AM
Breakfast
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Coconut Yogurt + Berriestoasted pistachio granola9
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Steel Cut Oatmealhoneycrisp apples, dried cranberries, almonds, oat milk, maple sugar9
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Omeletteslow roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, soft herbs, home fries or mixed greens13
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BLT+E Sandwich*apple smoked bacon, sunny up egg, lemon aioli, croissant, home fries or mixed greens14
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Eggs + Toast*sunny up eggs, slow roasted tomatoes, ciabatta toast11
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The Smith Eggs Benedict*black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries or mixed greens14
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Avocado Toast*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs16
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Simple Scrambleapple smoked bacon, home fries or mixed greens13
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Ranchero Scramblecorn tortilla, avocado, cheddar, black beans, charred tomato salsa14
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Steak + Eggs*grilled flatiron steak, sunny up eggs, hollandaise, home fries or mixed greens23
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Buttermilk Pancakesbourbon butterscotch, orange mascarpone, hazelnuts14
Sides
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Apple Smoked Bacon7
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Fries7
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Home Fries6
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Croissant4
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Whole Wheat Toast3
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Ciabatta Toast3
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Pancakes9
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Puffer Petite*Wellfleet, MA4
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Oyster of the Day*4
Coffee & Espresso
by Counter Culture
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Coffee4
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Espresso4.50
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Cappucinoespresso / frothed milk5
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot5
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Americanoespresso / hot water5
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Latteespresso / steamed milk5
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate5
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Hot Chocolatewhipped cream5
Tea 4
from Steven Smith Teamaker
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Green Tea / Mint / Earl Grey / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)
Juice 5
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Orange / Grapefruit
Morning Cocktails 10
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Bloody Mary / Freshly Squeezed Mimosa
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Restaurant Week Lunch
Restaurant Week Lunch $25
Choice of starter, main course, and dessert
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MON - FRI JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 3RD
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STARTERS
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citrus & avocado saladwinter lettuces, toasted seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette
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spicy salmon tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori
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roasted tomato soupsourdough croutons, cheddar melt
MAIN COURSES
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame
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grilled chicken sandwichburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries or mixed greens
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crispy cod sandwichsmitty’s spice, kale slaw, southern tartar, brioche bun, fries or mixed greens
DESSERT
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quarter poundergiant homemade chocolate chip cookie
Weekday Lunch
Weekday Lunch Menu
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI FROM 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Puffer Petite*Wellfleet, MA4
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Oyster of the Day4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3.75
Platters
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The Deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp44
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The Royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare69
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The Grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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Chicken Fried Mushroomshen of the woods, ghost chilies, southern tartar15
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Black Truffle Arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli15
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Shishito Pepperssea salt13
Starters
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Roasted Tomato Soupsourdough croutons, cheddar melt15
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Brussels Sproutscranberries, dijon, horseradish, dill15
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime19
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Burrataovernight tomatoes, toasted garlic bread, rosemary chili oil17
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Shrimp Cocktail18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Cauliflower Oreganatamediterranean salsa verde, lemon breadcrumbs15
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Salads
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Citrus + Avocadowinter lettuces, toasted seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico16
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken24
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Marinated Shrimp29
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Roasted Salmon31
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Charred Flatiron Steak*32
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, ciabatta21
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BLT+E*applewood smoked bacon, sunny up egg, lemon aioli, croissant19
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Veggie Burger Royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, vegan american cheese, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, ciabatta bun21
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun23
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame24
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shrimp tagliatellesquid ink pasta, tomatoes, chilies, crumbled garlic bread27
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil26
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
Main Courses
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Omeletteslow roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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Roasted Salmonshiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, miso broth, chili crunch34
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Butternut Squash Schnitzelbraised red cabbage, cremini mushrooms, melted leeks, caraway, dijon beurre blanc25
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Pot Of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries28
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg25
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Brick Chicken Fritesfries, lemon chicken jus28
Steaks
Served with choice of fries or field greens, and choice of chimichurri or green peppercorn sauce
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The Smith Bar Steak*37
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NY Strip*48
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Bone in ribeye*51
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Filet Mignon*53
Sides
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Baby Spinachtoasted garlic, lemon11
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Fries11
BOOZY LUNCH IS BACK 13
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The Gatsbyamerican gin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
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Eye Openervodka / coffee liqueur / espresso / walnut liqueur / vanilla / coconut cream
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The Dirtyvodka / dry vermouth / olive brine / olive bitters / olive oil
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Midtown Manhattan No. 2bourbon / amaro / walnut liqueur / spanish vermouth / bitters
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Cucumber Locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / orange liqueur / lime
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Restaurant Week Dinner
Restaurant Week Dinner $59
Choice of starter, main course, and dessert
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MONDAY JANUARY 20TH - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH
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STARTERS
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citrus & avocado saladwinter lettuces, toasted seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette
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raw bar sampler*selection of oysters + chilled shrimp
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ricotta gnocchitruffle cream
MAIN COURSES
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butternut squash schnitzelbraised red cabbage, cremini mushrooms, melted leeks, caraway, dijon beurre blanc
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wild atlantic codslow roasted potatoes, scampi breadcrumbs, shellfish herb broth
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roasted chickenblack truffle polenta, brandied hen of the woods mushrooms
DESSERT
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dark chocolate browniehazelnut hot fudge, candied cocoa nibs, whipped cream
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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream
Dinner
Dinner Menu
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AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 5:00PM - CLOSE
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Puffer Petite*Wellfleet, MA4
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Oyster of the Day4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3.75
Platters
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The Deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp44
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The Royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare69
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The Grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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Chicken Fried Mushroomshen of the woods, ghost chilies, southern tartar15
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Black Truffle Arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli15
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Shishito Pepperssea salt13
Starters
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Roasted Tomato Soupsourdough croutons, cheddar melt15
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Brussels Sproutscranberries, dijon, horseradish, dill15
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime19
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Burrataovernight tomatoes, toasted garlic bread, rosemary chili oil17
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Shrimp Cocktail18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Cauliflower Oreganatamediterranean salsa verde, lemon breadcrumbs15
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Salads
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Citrus + Avocadowinter lettuces, toasted seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico16
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken24
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Marinated Shrimp29
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Roasted Salmon31
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Charred Flatiron Steak*32
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame24
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shrimp tagliatellesquid ink pasta, tomatoes, chilies, crumbled garlic bread27
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil26
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
Main Courses
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Roasted Salmonshiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, miso broth, chili crunch34
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Brick Pressed Chickenbaby spinach, smashed garlic potatoes, lemon chicken jus29
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Butternut Squash Schnitzelbraised red cabbage, cremini mushrooms, melted leeks, caraway, dijon beurre blanc25
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries28
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg25
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Chicken Pot Piebaby portobello mushrooms, celery root, carrots, cheddar biscuit top29
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Veggie Burger Royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, vegan american cheese, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, ciabatta bun, fries21
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun, fries23
Steaks
Served with choice of fries or field greens, and choice of chimichurri or green peppercorn sauce
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The Smith Bar Steak*37
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NY Strip*48
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Bone in ribeye*51
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Filet Mignon*53
Sides
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Smashed Potatoesgarlic, crème fraîche11
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Baby Spinachtoasted garlic, lemon11
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Fries11
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Weekend Brunch
Weekend Brunch Menu
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AVAILABLE SAT & SUN FROM OPEN - 4:00PM
Brunch Cocktails 13
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bloody maryvodka / secret recipe
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Sparkling Sangriamalbec / apple / pear / rosemary / pink peppercorn / ginger / sparkling wine
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good as goldbourbon / maple / ginger / lemon
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The gatsbyamerican gin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
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french 75 slushiegin / prosecco / lemon
Brunch Cocktail Included
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Enjoy a brunch cocktail or juice included with any dish in the Eggs & Griddle or Steak & Eggs sections
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Puffer Petite*Wellfleet, MA4
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Oyster of the Day*4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3.75
Platters
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the deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp44
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the royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare69
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the grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
Snacks & Starters
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Churro Wafflescoffee-hazelnut ganache14
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Coconut Yogurt + Berriestoasted pistachios granola12
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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Shishito Pepperssea salt13
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime19
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Burrataovernight tomatoes, toasted garlic bread, rosemary chili oil17
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Shrimp Cocktail18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Eggs & Griddle
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Avocado Toast*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs21
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Ranchero Scramblecorn tortilla, avocado, cheddar, black beans, charred tomato salsa22
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Omeletteslow roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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The Smith Eggs Benedict*black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries23
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Simple Scrambleapple smoked bacon, home fries, mixed greens18
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Benedict Johnny*cheddar cornbread, maple chicken sausage, poached eggs, roasted tomato hollandaise23
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shrimp + gritsjalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, blackened shoestring potatoes25
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Buttermilk pancakesbourbon butterscotch, orange mascarpone, hazelnuts19
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Vanilla Bean French Toastcrème brûlée battered, maple butter, caramelized apples21
Steak & Eggs
Choice of steak served with sunny up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise
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The Smith Bar Steak*37
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NY Strip*48
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Bone in ribeye*51
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Filet Mignon*53
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta21
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BLT+E*applewood smoked bacon, sunny up egg, lemon aioli, croissant19
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veggie Burger royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, vegan american cheese, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, ciabatta bun21
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun23
Salads
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citrus + avocadowinter lettuces, toasted seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico16
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kale + quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken24
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Marinated Shrimp29
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Roasted Salmon31
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Charred Flatiron Steak*32
Sides
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Apple Smoked Bacon11
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Chicken Sausage11
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits11
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Fries11
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Home Fries10
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Ciabatta Toast3
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Whole Wheat Toast3
Coffee & Espresso
Counter Culture
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Coffee4
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Espresso4.50
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Cappuccinoespresso / frothed milk5
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot5
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Americanoespresso / hot water5
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Latteespresso / steamed milk5
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate5
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Hot Chocolatewhipped cream5
Tea 4
Steven Smith Teamaker
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Green Tea / Mint / Earl Grey / Darjeeling Blend / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Dessert
Desserts
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ice cream profiteroleshazelnut ice cream, mocha hot fudge14
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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream14
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honeycrisp apple piebourbon caramel, toasted almond crust, vanilla ice cream14
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s’mores in a jarchocolate pudding, graham cracker crumble, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate crunch bar14
Quarter Pounders 10
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Three giant homemade chocolate chip cookies
Cocktails 16
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mintslidefernet / chocolate liqueur / coconut cream / amaro
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eye openervodka / coffee liqueur / espresso / walnut liqueur / vanilla / coconut cream
Three Scoops
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ice creamhazelnut, coffee, vanilla9
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non-dairychocolate-peanut butter, passion fruit sorbet9
Happy Hour
Happy Hour Menu
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI AT THE BAR FROM 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cocktails 10
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make a mulehouse-made ginger beer on tap / lime / your favorite house spirit
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cranberry Negronigin / cranberry infused aperitivo / sweet vermouth
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cucumber locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / orange liqueur / lime
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good as goldbourbon / maple / ginger / lemon
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french 75 slushiegin / prosecco / lemon
wine 9
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cava | chenin blanc | rosé | malbec | sangiovese
Draft Beer 7
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maplewood pulaski pils pilsnerIL / 5.1%
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old irving oni cold ipaIL / 5.5%
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Raw Bar
Half Dozen Oysters $13
Snacks
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potato chipsblue cheese fondue7
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black truffle arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli7
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shishito pepperssea salt7
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fries7
Drinks
Cocktails 16
Bubbly + Bright
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The Gatsbyamerican gin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
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Cosmo Spritzvodka / aperol / lime / orange blossom water / prosecco
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Sparkling Sangriamalbec / apple / pear / rosemary / pink peppercorn / ginger / sparkling wine
Smashes + Sours
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Lychee Gimletjapanese gin / shochu / lychee / sake vermouth / salted yuzu
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Good As Goldbourbon / maple / ginger / lemon
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Cucumber Locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / orange liqueur / lime
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Basil Lemon Dropamerican gin / pisco / basil / vermouth blanc / honey / lemon / lavender bitters
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Smoke Em If You Got Emmezcal / grapefruit / chipotle / lime
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Island Timerum / pisco / mango / thyme / almond orgeat / lime
*French 75 Slushie*
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gin / prosecco / lemon
Highballs + Fizzes
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granny smithvodka / green apple / honey bitters / lemon soda
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sunset palomatequila blanco / aperol / ginger / lemon / grapefruit soda
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queen's cupbourbon / pimm’s / habanero / cassis / mint / honey / soda
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the Smith Bloody Mayvodka / secret recipe
Make a Mule
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house-made ginger beer ON TAP / lime / your favorite spirit
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The Mulevodka
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Dark and Stormyrum
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Kentucky Buckbourbon
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Agave Bucktequila
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Smoky Mulemezcal
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Jeppson's Mulemalort
*Mintslide*
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fernet / chocolate liqueur / coconut cream / amaro
Boozy + Classic
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The Dirtyvodka / dry vermouth / olive brine / olive bitters / olive oil
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Cranberry Negronigin / cranberry infused aperitivo / sweet vermouth
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Wild Horsesmezcal / aged tequila / ancho chili / amaro / pomegranate / hibiscus / mole bitters
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Spiced Boulevardierrye / aperitivo / amaro / baked apple bitters
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Midtown Manhattan No. 2bourbon / amaro / walnut liqueur / sweet vermouth / bitters
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Eye Openervodka / coffee liqueur / espresso / walnut liqueur / vanilla / coconut cream
Warm Up
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hot toddybourbon / tawny port / lemon / bitter orange / honey
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spiked hot chocolatetequila / mezcal / espelette chili / vanilla / cinnamon
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hot apple ciderchoice of bourbon or spiced rum
Beer & Cider
On Draft
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Maplewood Pulaski Pils PilsnerIL / 5.1%9
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Solemn Oath Lu KolschIL / 4.7%9
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3 floyds gumballhead wheat aleIN / 5.6%10
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Off Color Apex Predator SaisonIL / 6.5%9
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Half Acre Tome Hazy Pale AleIL / 5.5%10
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Old Irving One Cold IPAIL / 6.9%10
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Begyle Flannel Pajamas Oatmeal StoutIL / 5.4%10
Bottled & Canned Beer
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Temperance Basement Party LagerIL / 4.9%9
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two brothers prairie path ale (gf)IL / 5.1%8
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Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPACT8
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Spiteful IPAIL / 6.2%10
Bottled & Canned Cider
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starcut pulsar dry ciderMI / 6.4%9
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blake’s el chavo mango habanero ciderMI / 6.9%10
Directions & hours
400 N CLARK STREET (AT W KINZIE STREET) 312.312.5100
HoursMon - Wed: 8:30am - 10pm
Thu - Fri: 8:30am - 11pm
Sat: 9:30am - 11pm
Sun: 9:30am - 10pm
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri, 3pm - 6pm
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PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT AT RIVER NORTH
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.