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.
Cater your next event with us!
Planning a team lunch, family celebration, or cocktail party? Let us do the cooking! Our drop-off catering menu
is designed to make hosting easy, featuring
crowd-pleasing favorites that can be ordered by the
platter or package. Pick up or delivery is available daily
for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re feeding a small
group or a full office, our menu options are perfect for
any occasion.
River North Menu
- Select Menu Below
- Weekday Lunch
- Dinner
- Weekend Brunch
- Sunset
- Dessert
- Martini Hour
- Drinks
- 2026 World Cup Special
Select Menu Below
Weekday Lunch
Weekday Lunch Menu
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI FROM 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Acadian Pearl*New Brunswick, Canada4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Island Creek*Duxbury, MA4
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Oyster of the Day4
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Oyster Samplertwo of each31
Platters
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The Deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp45
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The Royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare72
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The Grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
starters
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potato chipsblue cheese + onion fondue16
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blistered shishito pepperspickled ginger aioli, sesame furikake13
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summer corn croquettestruffle aioli15
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classic shrimp cocktail19
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Crispy calamarifeta, zucchini, olives, sesame, lemon aioli21
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Burratatomato, almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread18
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Spicy Salmon Tartarecrispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Hand Cut Fries
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Classic Sea Salt12
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truffle parmesan15
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spicy ranch13
Salads
twice cooked, hand cut daily from Idaho's finest
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico16
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sugar snap chickenfarro, arugula, snap peas, gouda, fennel, pistachios, mint, lemon vinaigrette25
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the choppedcrispy sesame shrimp, kale, avocado, cucumber, olives, tomato, red onion, spicy ranch27
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miso salmonsoba noodles, savoy cabbage, cashews, carrots, cucumber, shiitakes, sesame27
Salad Additions
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Avocado3
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Grilled Chicken9
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Chicken MIlanese9
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Marinated Shrimp11
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Roasted Salmon11
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Sliced Flat iron Steak13
Sandwiches
served with classic fries or mixed greens
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Breakfast Sandwichblack pepper bacon, egg, american cheese, avocado, roasted tomato aioli, brioche21
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta23
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus33
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burger royale*american cheese, the works, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun24
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon marmalade, crispy onions, dill pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun27
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
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spicy shrimp scampitagliatelle, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic breadcrumbs28
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short rib mafaldine10 hour ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan27
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, sesame25
Classics
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Avocado Toast*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs22
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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tuna crudo*avocado, daikon, coconut leche de tigre, sunflower, taro chips24
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crispy chicken paillardromaine, treviso, corn, tomatoes, baby bell peppers, pecorino, chives, red wine vinaigrette28
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, spinach, kimchi, sunny up egg25with grilled chicken 29 | marinated shrimp 31 | roasted salmon* 35 | sliced flat iron steak* 35
Steaks
Cedar River Farm
served with fries or mixed greens, choice of sauce
The Smith Bar Steak* 39
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flat iron, baby spinach, fries, green peppercorn
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Skirt*45
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NY Strip*52
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Bone-in ribeye*57
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Filet Mignon*58
Vegetables
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garlic whipped potatoes12
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eggplant + zucchiniburst tomatoes, mediterranean vinaigrette, fennel breadcrumbs14
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brussels sproutsavocado green goddess, pink peppercorns14
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baby spinach9
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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.
Dinner
Dinner Menu
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AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 5:00PM - CLOSE
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Acadian Pearl*New Brunswick, Canada4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Island Creek*Duxbury, MA4
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Oyster of the Day4
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Oyster Samplertwo of each31
Platters
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The Deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp45
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The Royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare72
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The Grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
starters
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Potato chipsblue cheese + onion fondue16
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blistered shishito pepperspickled ginger aioli, sesame furikake13
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summer corn croquettestruffle aioli15
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Classic Shrimp Cocktail19
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Tuna Crudo*avocado, daikon, coconut leche de tigre, sunflower, taro chips24
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Crispy calamarifeta, zucchini, olives, sesame, lemon aioli21
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Burratatomato, almond pesto, sesame garlic bread18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Fries
Twice cooked, hand cut daily from Idaho's finest
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Classic sea salt12
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truffle parmesan15
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spicy ranch13
Salads
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Little Gem Caesar*crispy parmesan frico16
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Sugar Snapfarro, arugula, snap peas, gouda, fennel, pistachios, mint, lemon vinaigrette16
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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the Choppedcrispy sesame shrimp, kale, avocado, cucumber, olives, tomato, red onion, spicy ranch27
Salad Additions
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Avocado3
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Grilled Chicken9
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chicken Milanese9
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Marinated Shrimp11
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Roasted Salmon*11
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Sliced Flat iron Steak*13
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
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SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPItagliatelle, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic breadcrumbs28
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short rib MAFALDINE10 hour ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan27
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, sesame25
Steaks + Burgers
Cedar River Farm
served with classic fries or mixed greens, choice of sauce
The Smith Bar Steak* 38
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flat iron, baby spinach, fries, green peppercorn
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Skirt*45
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NY Strip*52
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Bone-in ribeye*57
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Filet Mignon*58
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Burger royale*american cheese, the works, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun, fries24
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon marmalade, crispy onions, dill pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun, fries27
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus, fries33
Classics
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Roasted Salmon*roasted corn, snap peas, scallion, tomato vinaigrette, oregano breadcrumbs, mint35
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CRISPY CHICKEN PAILLARDromaine, treviso, corn, tomatoes, baby bell peppers, pecorino, chives, red wine vinaigrette28
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Grilled Branzinopearl couscous, zucchini, tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon34
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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Brick Pressed Chickengarlic whipped potatoes, baby spinach, chicken jus33
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lamb + Short Rib Meatballsgreen rice, zucchini tzatziki, feta, cucumber pico, sesame, dill29
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Vegetable Bibimbapsushi rice, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, spinach, kimchi, sunny up egg25with grilled chicken 29 | marinated shrimp 31 | roasted salmon* 35 | sliced flat iron steak* 35
Vegetables
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GARLIC WHIPPED POTATOES12
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eggplant + zucchiniburst tomatoes, mediterranean vinaigrette, fennel breadcrumbs14
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BRUSSELS SPROUTSavocado green goddess, pink peppercorns14
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Baby Spinach9
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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 9:30AM-4:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Acadian Pearl*New Brunswick, Canada4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Island Creek*Duxbury, MA4
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Oyster of the Day*4
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Oyster Sampler*two of each31
The Platters
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The Deluxe*eight oysters, four chilled shrimp45
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The Royale*eight oysters, six chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare72
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The Grand*sixteen oysters, twelve chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
Starters
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CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTShot fudge dipping sauce14
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potato chipsblue cheese + onion fondue16
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classic shrimp cocktail19
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Crispy calamarifeta, sesame, zucchini, olives, lemon aioli21
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Burratatomato, almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread18
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Spicy Salmon Tartarecrispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Fries
twice cooked, hand cut daily from Idaho's finest
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Classic Sea Salt12
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Truffle Parmesan15
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Spicy Ranch13
Salads
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Little Gem Caesar*crispy parmesan frico16
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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sugar snap chickenfarro, arugula, snap peas, gouda, fennel, pistachios, mint, lemon vinaigrette25
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miso salmon*soba noodles, savoy cabbage, cashews, carrots, cucumber, shiitakes, sesame27
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the choppedcrispy sesame shrimp, kale, avocado, olives, cucumber, tomato, red onion, spicy ranch27
Salad Additions
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Avocado3
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Grilled Chicken9
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Chicken Milanese9
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Marinated Shrimp11
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Roasted Salmon*11
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Sliced Flat iron Steak*13
Sides
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FRUIT + YOGURTmixed berries, toasted almond granola, sunflower seeds, sesame, peach jam12
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Apple Smoked Bacon5/11
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Maple Chicken Sausage8
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits9
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Home Fries9
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Potato Waffle9
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Toastwhole wheat or ciabatta3
Brunch Cocktails
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mimosaschoice of grapefruit / cucumber-pineapple / or watermelon9
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bloody maryvodka / secret recipe11
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latte cocktailvodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / latte11
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rosé sangriarosé wine / peach / cucumber / lemon / aperitivo / sparkling wine11
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The Spritzaperitif / citrus / sparkling wine / soda11
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Frozen Pool Partygin / aperitivo / grapefruit / lemon / sparkling wine11
Eggs & Griddle
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Eggs + Baconcheddar herb omelette, apple smoked bacon, potato waffle19
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BREAKFAST SANDWICHblack pepper bacon, egg, american cheese, avocado, roasted tomato aioli, brioche, home fries21
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BAKED EGGS ALLA VODKA*tomato, spinach, stracciatella cheese, sesame, toasted ciabatta19
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The Smith Eggs Benedict*black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries22
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Smoked Salmon Potato Waffle*poached eggs, hollandaise, pickled onion, everything spice25
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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shrimp + grits*jalapeño cheddar grits, poached eggs, blackened shoestring potatoes25
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Ranchero Scrambleblack beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, jalapeños, blue corn tortillas, pickled onion21
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Avocado Toast*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs22
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Benedict Johnny*cheddar cornbread, maple chicken sausage, poached eggs, hollandaise22
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Buttermilk pancakessticky toffee caramel, pecan maple butter18
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Vanilla bean French Toastcrème brûlée battered, caramelized bananas, candied orange mascarpone19
Sandwiches
served with classic fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta23
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus33
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Burger royale*american cheese, the works, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun24
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon marmalade, crispy onions, dill pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun27
Steak + Eggs
choice of steak served with sunny up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise
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Flat Iron*35
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Skirt*45
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NY Strip*52
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Bone-IN Ribeye*57
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Filet Mignon*58
Coffee & Espresso
Counter Culture
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Coffee5
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Espresso5.50
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Cappuccinoespresso / frothed milk6.50
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot6
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Americanoespresso / hot water5.50
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Latteespresso / steamed milk6.50
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate6.50
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Hot Chocolatetoasted marshmallow / chocolate drizzle8.50
Tea
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Classic Green / Green Mint / Earl Grey / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)5
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Matcha Latteoat milk / honey6.50
Fresh Pressed Juice 8
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Orange / Grapefruit
Sunset
Sunset Menu
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AVAILABLE SAT & SUN FROM 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Summer Love*Prince Edward island, CAN4
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Island Creek*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Moon Shoal*Barnstable, MA4
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Oyster of the Day4
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Oyster Samplertwo of each31
The Platters
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The Deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp45
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The Royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare72
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The Grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare128
Starters
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Potato Chipsblue cheese + onion fondue16
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Classic Shrimp Cocktail19
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Crispy calamarifeta, zucchini, olives, sesame, lemon aioli21
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Burratatomato, almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread18
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Spicy Salmon Tartarecrispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Fries
twice cooked, hand cut daily from Idaho's finest
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Classic Sea Salt12
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truffle Parmesan15
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spicy ranch13
Salads
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sugar snapfarro, arugula, snap peas, gouda, fennel, pistachios, mint, lemon vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico16
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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the choppedcrispy sesame shrimp, kale, avocado, cucumber, olives, tomato, red onion, spicy ranch27
Salad Additions
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Avocado3
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Grilled Chicken9
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Chicken milanese9
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Marinated Shrimp11
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Roasted Salmon11
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Sliced Flat iron Steak13
Sandwiches
served with classic fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted sesame bun23
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus, fries33
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Burger royale*american cheese, the works, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun, fries24
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The Smith Burger*bacon marmalade, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, potato bun27
Steaks
Cedar River Farms
The Smith Bar Steak* 39
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flat iron, baby spinach, fries, green peppercorn
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Skirt*45
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NY Strip*52
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Bone-in ribeye*57
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Filet Mignon*58
Dessert
Desserts
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devil’s layer cakenine layer dark chocolate cake, mascarpone mousse, candied cocoa nibs14
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Strawberry piealmond shortcake, strawberry ginger jam, lemon crust, whipped vanilla cream14
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Death by chocolatechocolate crème brûlée, salted pistachio caramel, orange mascarpone14
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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream14
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salted caramel chocolate chunk cookie 6
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quarter pounder
Three Scoops
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ice creamcoconut, vanilla, chocolate9
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sorbetraspberry9
Martini Hour
Martini Hour Menu
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AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
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WEEKDAYS 3PM - 6PM
Martinis 12
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capresevodka / tomato / basil eau de vie / miso
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dirty blue olivegin / olive vermouth / olive brine / blue cheese olives
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pickle rickpickle vodka / cornichon brine
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espresso martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Raw Bar
THE RAW BAR SPECIAL $20
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Pickle Rick and three oysters
Snacks
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half dozen oysters15
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potato chipsblue cheese + onion fondue10
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summer corn croquettestruffle aioli10
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classic shrimp cocktail12
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hand cut friesclassic sea salt 9 | truffle parmesan 12 | spicy ranch 10
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the royale plattereight oysters, six chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare39
Drinks
Cocktails 17
Bubbly + Bright
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The Spritzaperitivo / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
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Hugo 75rum / elderflower / mint / lemon / sparkling wine
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Sparkling Cosmovodka / cranberry / lemon / lime / sparkling wine
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The Gatsbygin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / sparkling wine
*Frozen Pool Party*
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gin / aperitivo / grapefruit / lemon / sparkling wine
Smashes + Sours
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Spicy Flamingotequila / mezcal / watermelon / aperitivo / lime / habanero
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Mr. Brightsidebourbon / ginger / lemon / honey / lavender
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Pepper Planerye / red bell pepper / aperitivo / amaro / lemon
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Yuzu Gimletbrooklyn made dry gin / yuzu / shochu / lime
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Cucumber Locotequila / cucumber / elderflower / lime
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Basil Lemon Dropvodka / basil eau de vie / bitter orange / lavender / lemon
Martinis
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Capresevodka / tomato / basil eau de vie / miso
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Dirty Blue Olivegin / olive vermouth / olive brine / blue cheese olives
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Pickle Rickpickle vodka / cornichon brine
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Espresso Martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Boozy + Classic
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Walnut Old Fashionedbourbon / amaro dell'etna / angostura bitters / walnut bitters
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Negronigin / bitter rouge / house vermouth blend
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Oaxacan Sunshinemezcal / reposado tequila / grapefruit liqueur / tamarind / amaro / mole bitters
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Midtown Manhattan No. 3bourbon / rye / amaro / house vermouth blend / amontillado sherry / angostura bitters
Highballs + Fizzes
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The Mulevodka / lime / ginger beer
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Sunset Palomatequila / grapefruit / aperitivo / ginger / lemon
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The Smith Bloody Maryvodka / secret recipe
Zero Proof
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All Day Spritzverjus / NA aperitif / grapefruit soda13.50
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City Birdpineapple / pomegranate / hibiscus / NA aperitif / lime13.50
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Cucumber Muleginger beer / lime10
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Watermelonade10
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Pomegranate-Hibiscus Iced Tea8.50
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Matcha-Yuzu Arnold Palmer8.50
Beer & Cider
On Draft
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Hidden Hand The 77 LagerIL / 4%10
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Moody Tongue Aperitif PilsnerIL / 5%10
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3 floyds gumballhead wheat aleIN / 5.6%11
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Begyle Neighborly Nitro Irish StoutIL / 6%11
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Noon Whistle Fortunate Day IPAIL / 6.2%10
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Other Half Green City Hazy IPAIL / 7%11
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Old Irving Doji West Coast PilsnerIL / 5.5%10
Bottled & Canned
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two brothers prairie path ale (gf)IL / 5.1%9
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Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPACT8
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starcut pulsar dry ciderMI / 6.4%9
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Spiteful Twang Guava SourIL / 4.5%9
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Revolution Sun Crusher Summer AleIL / 5.3%9
2026 World Cup Special
World Cup Special $26
Available June 11 - July 18
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Corner Kick Burgerdouble patty, american cheese, horseradish aioli, caramelized onions, pickles, pretzel bun
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Glass of BubblyCava Brut, Poema, Penedès, SP NV
Directions & hours
400 N CLARK STREET (AT W KINZIE STREET) 312.312.5100
HoursMon - Thurs: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri: 11:30am - 11pm
Sat: 9:30am - 11pm
Sun: 9:30am - 10pm
Martini Hour: WEEKDAYS 3PM - 6PM
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PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT AT RIVER NORTH
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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.