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.

River North Menu
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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Chebooktook*New Brunswick, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Pink Moon*Prince Edward island, CAN4
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Oyster of the Day*4
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Oyster Sampler*two 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
Shrimp Cocktail 19
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cocktail sauce, citrus remoulade
starters
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Chips + Dipfrench onion blue cheese dip, waffle cut potato chips, crunchy vegetables16
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Fried chicken nuggetsspicy peach jam16
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Crispy calamarifeta, oregano, sesame, zucchini, olives, lemon aioli19
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Burratatoasted almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread17
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AVOCADO + CORNsweet peppers, jalapeño, red onion, lime, cilantro, roasted tomato vinaigrette16
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted19
Salads
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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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MEDITERRANEANred romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives, oregano lemon vinaigrette16
Salads with an addition
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Avocado20
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Grilled Chicken25
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Marinated Shrimp28
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Roasted Salmon*29
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Sliced Flat iron Steak*29
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta23
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burger royale*american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun24make it a veggie burger!
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, dill pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun27
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus32
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Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame25
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SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPItagliatelle, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic bread crumbs28
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
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SPAGHETTI + BABY TOMATOESgarlic, olive oil, lemon, red chilies, parsley, basil, parmesan21
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braised short rib mafaldine10 hour short rib ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan27
Classics
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AVOCADO TOASTwhole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon18
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add poached eggs...one 3 / two 5.50
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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Chicken milanesebaby arugula, tomatoes, red onion, parmesan, basil, red wine lemon vinaigrette26
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Pot Of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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Roasted Salmonartichoke + butter bean hummus, harissa marinated eggplant, shaved fennel, celery35
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg25
Steaks
Cedar River farms
The Smith Bar Steak* 38
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flat iron, baby spinach, fries, green peppercorn
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Hanger*burst tomatoes + balsamic37
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Skirt*chimichurri41
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NY Strip*green peppercorn47
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Bone-in ribeye*garlic herb butter57
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Filet Mignon*melted blue cheese53
Vegetables
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Baby Broccoli + Cauliflowerslow cooked tomatoes, mediterranean vinaigrette14
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BRUSSELS SPROUTSavocado green goddess, soft herbs, pink peppercorns14
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Baby Spinach9
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HAND CUT FRIESroasted garlic aioli11
Daily Sandwiches
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MONDAYchicken parm25
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TUESDAYle burger*29
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WEDNESDAYahi tuna melt25
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THURSDAYchicken kebab28
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FRIDAYslow roasted pork25
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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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Chebooktook*New Brunswick, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Pink Moon*Prince Edward island, CAN4
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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
Shrimp Cocktail 19
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cocktail sauce, citrus remoulade
starters
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue16
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Black Truffle Arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli16
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Fried chicken nuggetsspicy peach jam16
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AVOCADO + CORNsweet peppers, jalapeño, red onion, lime, cilantro, roasted tomato vinaigrette16
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Burratatoasted almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread17
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted19
Salads
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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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MEDITERRANEANred romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives, oregano lemon vinaigrette16
Salads with an addition
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Avocado20
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Grilled Chicken25
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Marinated Shrimp28
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Roasted Salmon*29
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Sliced Flat iron Steak*29
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame25
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SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPItagliatelle, calabrian chilies, lemony garlic bread crumbs28
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream24
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SPAGHETTI + BABY TOMATOESgarlic, olive oil, lemon, red chilies, parsley, basil, parmesan21
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braised short rib mafaldine10 hour short rib ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, parmesan27
Steaks + Burgers
Cedar River Farms
The Smith Bar Steak* 38
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flat iron, baby spinach, fries, green peppercorn
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Hanger*burst tomatoes + balsamic31
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Skirt*chimichurri41
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NY Strip*green peppercorn47
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Bone-in ribeye*garlic herb butter57
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Filet Mignon*melted blue cheese53
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Burger royale*american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun, fries24make it a veggie burger!
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, 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, fries32
Classics
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Roasted Salmon*artichoke + butter bean hummus, harissa marinated eggplant, shaved fennel, celery35
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Brick Pressed Chickenroasted fingerling potatoes, salsa verde, charred scallions, almond romesco31
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg25
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Country Pork Chopjalapeño cheddar grits, scallion and shishito pepper vinaigrette32
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Grilled Branzinozucchini, summer beans, fregola, chickpeas, tomato vinaigrette, basil35
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CHICKEN MILANESEbaby arugula, tomatoes, red onion, parmesan, basil, red wine lemon vinaigrette26
Vegetables
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Baby Broccoli + Cauliflowerslow cooked tomatoes, mediterranean vinaigrette14
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Cacio e Pepe Mushroomsparmesan, cracked black pepper14
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BRUSSELS SPROUTSavocado green goddess, soft herbs, pink peppercorns14
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ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOESlemon aioli, scallion, chili crisp11
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Baby Spinach9
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JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR GRITS9
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HAND CUT FRIESroasted garlic aioli11
Blue Plates
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MONDAYle burger*29
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TUESDAYseared tuna*37
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WEDNESDAYchicken kebab31
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THURSDAYslow roasted pork29
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FRIDAYseared scallops35
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SATURDAYbaby back ribs31
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SUNDAYburger + beer27
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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
Brunch Menu
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SAT & SUN FROM 9:30AM-4:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Chebooktook*New Brunswick, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Pink Moon*Prince Edward island, CAN4
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Oyster of the Day*4
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Oyster Sampler*two 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
Shrimp cocktail 19
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cocktail sauce, citrus remoulade
Starters
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CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTShot fudge dipping sauce14
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Chips + Dipfrench onion blue cheese dip, waffle cut potato chips, crunchy vegetables16
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Crispy Calamarifeta, oregano, sesame, zucchini, olives, lemon aioli19
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BURRATAtoasted almond pesto, parmesan garlic bread17
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori19
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted19
Eggs & Griddle
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Eggs + Baconcheddar herb omelette, apple smoked bacon, potato waffle19
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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 Wafflehollandaise, everything spice, pickled onion22
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add poached eggs...one 3 / two 5.50
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shrimp + grits*jalapeño cheddar grits, blackened shoestring potatoes22
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add poached eggs...one 3 / two 5.50
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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BREAKFAST SANDWICHblack pepper bacon, egg, american cheese, avocado, roasted tomato aioli, brioche, home fries19
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Ranchero Scrambleblack beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, jalapeños, blue corn tortillas, pickled onion21
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Avocado Toastwhole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon18
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add poached eggs...one 3 / two 5.50
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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
Steak & Eggs
Choice of steak served with sunny up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise
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Hanger*37
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Skirt*41
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NY Strip*47
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Bone-IN Ribeye*57
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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 ciabatta23
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French Dip*slow roasted steak, caramelized onions, gruyère, dijonnaise, baguette, au jus32
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Burger royale*american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 50/50 sauce, brioche bun24make it a veggie burger!
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, dill pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun27
Salads
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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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MEDITERRANEANred romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives, oregano lemon vinaigrette16
Additions
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any salad with:
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Avocado20
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Grilled Chicken25
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Marinated Shrimp28
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Roasted Salmon*29
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Sliced Flat iron Steak*29
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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Hand Cut Friesroasted garlic aioli11
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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 passion fruit-orange9
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bloody maryvodka / secret recipe11
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tequila sunrisetequila blanco / orange / peach / pomegranate / lime11
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latte cocktailvodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / latte11
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The Spritzaperitif / citrus / sparkling wine / soda11
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Rosé Sangriarosé wine / pisco / peach / cucumber / lemon / aperitivo / blanco vermouth / sparkling wine11
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Pool Party Slsushiegin / aperitivo / grapefruit / lemon / sparkling wine11
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 Chocolatewhipped cream6.50
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
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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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devil’s layer cakenine layer dark chocolate cake, mascarpone mousse, candied cocoa nibs12
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double shot brownie sundaevanilla ice cream, double espresso whipped cream, candied pecans, toasted almonds, amarena cherries, hot fudge12
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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream12
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Quarter Pounders 5
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giant homemade chocolate chip cookie
Three Scoops
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ice creamcoconut, vanilla, strawberry9
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sorbetstrawberry9
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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blue olive martinivodka or gin
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Basil Lemon Dropvodka / thai basil / bitter orange / lavender / lemon
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wake-up callbourbon / rye / vermouth rojo / coffee liqueur / amaro / cacao / aperitivo
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yuzu gimletshochu / gin / black plum / sake vermouth / lime leaf / yuzu
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espresso martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Raw Bar
Half Dozen Oysters $15
THE ROYALE PLATTER $39
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oysters / chilled shrimp / spicy salmon tartare
Snacks
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Chips + Dipfrench onion blue cheese dip, waffle cut potato chips, crunchy vegetables10
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shrimp cocktailcocktail sauce, citrus remoulade12
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hand cut friesroasted garlic aioli9
Drinks
Cocktails 17
Bubbly + Bright
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The Spritzaperitivo / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
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Sparkling Paper Planeapple aperitif / aperitivo / amaro / sparkling wine
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The Gatsbygin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
Smashes + Sours
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Basil Lemon Dropvodka / thai basil / bitter orange / lavender / lemon
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Yuzu Gimletshochu / gin / black plum / sake vermouth / lime leaf / yuzu
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Rosé Sangriarosé wine / pisco / peach / cucumber / lemon / aperitivo / blanco vermouth / sparkling wine
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Bourbon Sourbourbon / apricot / ginger / egg white / lemon
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Smokeshowmezcal / passion fruit / chile / amaro / lime
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Cucumber Locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / lime
Highballs + Fizzes
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Gin + Toniccitrus gin / thyme / mediterranean tonic
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The Mulevodka / ginger beer / lime
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Sunset Palomatequila / grapefruit / aperitivo / ginger / lemon
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The Smith Bloody Maryvodka / secret recipe
*Pool Party Slushie*
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gin / aperitivo / grapefruit / lemon / sparkling wine
Boozy + Classic
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Wake-Up Callbourbon / rye / vermouth rojo / coffee liqueur / amaro / cacao / aperitivo
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Blue Olive Martinivodka or gin / dry vermouth / house brine / blue cheese olives
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Negroni Biancocitrus gin / bitter bianco / bianco vermouth
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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 / anogstura bitters
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Espresso Martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
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Zero Proof 13
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All Day Spritzverjus / NA aperitif / orange blossom / grapefruit soda
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City Birdpineapple / pomegranate / hibiscus / NA aperitif / lime
Beer & Cider
On Draft
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Hidden Hand The 77 LagerIL / 4.0%9
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Moody Tongue Aperitif PilsnerIL / 5.0%10
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3 floyds gumballhead wheat aleIN / 5.6%10
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Off Color Apex Predator SaisonIL / 6.5%10
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Old Irving Doji Cold IPLIL / 5.5%10
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Begyle Neighborly Nitro Irish StoutIL / 6%, 10
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Other Half Green City IPAIL / 7.0%, 11
Bottled & Canned Beer
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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
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 - Thurs: 11:30am - 11pm
Fri: 11:30am - Midnight
Sat: 9:30am - Midnight
Sun: 9:30am - 11pm
Martini Hour: WEEKDAYS 3PM - 6PM
The LMerchandise Mart (Brown Line, Purple Line), Grand/State (Red Line)
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.