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 Martini Hour!
Available at the bar
weekdays 3pm – 6pm
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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Acadian Pearl*Prince Edward Island, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Oyster of the Day4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp4
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 tartare131
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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Black Truffle Arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli16
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Shrimp Cocktail19
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Blistered Shishito Peppersyuzu aioli, lava salt13
Starters
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ROASTED TOMATO SOUPgarlic croutons, cheddar melt15
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BRUSSELS SPROUTSpickled cranberries, honey mustard vinaigrette, horseradish, dill16
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime21
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Burrataovernight tomatoes, japanese eggplant, basil almond pesto, garlic ciabatta toast18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori21
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Big Salads
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HONEYCRISP APPLEchicories, goat cheese gouda, candied pecans, dill, apple cider vinaigrette19
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico19
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Kale + Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette19
With Additions
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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, toasted ciabatta22
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER BANH MIavocado, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled vegetables, spicy sesame aioli, toasted ciabatta21
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun24
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame25
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shrimp tagliatellesquid ink pasta, tomatoes, chilies, crumbled garlic bread29
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil27
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream25
Main Courses
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AVOCADO TOAST*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs21
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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Chicken milanesebaby arugula, shaved fennel, grapefruit, orange, red onion, red wine lemon vinaigrette24
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Pot Of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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Roasted Salmonslow roasted savoy cabbage, crispy potatoes, melted leeks, dijon beurre blanc35
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Vegetable Bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg25
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*39
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NY Strip*52
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Bone in ribeye*54
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Filet Mignon*56
Side of fries 12
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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*Prince Edward Island, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Oyster of the Day4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp4
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 tartare131
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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Black Truffle Arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli16
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Shrimp Cocktail19
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Blistered Shishito Peppersyuzu aioli, lava salt13
Starters
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roasted tomato soupgarlic croutons, cheddar melt15
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brussels sproutspickled cranberries, honey mustard vinaigrette, horseradish, dill16
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime21
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Burrataovernight tomatoes, japanese eggplant, basil almond pesto, garlic ciabatta toast18
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori21
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Salads
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honeycrisp applechicories, goat cheese gouda, candied pecans, dill, apple cider 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, sesame25
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shrimp tagliatellesquid ink pasta, tomatoes, chilies, crumbled garlic bread29
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil27
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream25
Main Courses
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Roasted Salmon*slow roasted savoy cabbage, crispy potatoes, melted leeks, dijon beurre blanc35
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charred cauliflower tacosavocado, pineapple, spiced pepitas, lime crema, corn tortillas24
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries29
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chicken pot piebraised chicken, cremini mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, cheddar biscuit top28
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Grilled branzinobasmati rice, shaved brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cashews, coconut curry34
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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 vinaigrette36
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Brick Pressed Chickenbaby spinach, smashed garlic potatoes, lemon chicken jus29
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun, fries24
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*39
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NY Strip*52
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Bone in ribeye*54
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Filet Mignon*56
Sides
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Smashed Potatoesgarlic, crème fraîche11
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Baby Spinachtoasted garlic, lemon11
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JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR GRITS12
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Fries12
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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.
Brunch
Brunch Menu
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SAT & SUN FROM 9:30AM-4:00PM
Brunch Cocktails 14.50
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bloody maryvodka / secret recipe
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The Spritzaperitif / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
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Sangria Royalemalbec / applejack / pear / aperitivo / citrus / tarragon / sparkling wine
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Pool Party Slushiegin / aperol / grapefruit / lemon / prosecco
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Freshly Squeezed Mimosa
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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Acadian Pearl*Prince Edward Island, CAN4
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA4
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Fishers Island*Block Island Sound, NY4
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Oyster of the Day4
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp4
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 tartare131
Snacks & Starters
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CINNAMON SUGAR DOUGHNUTShot fudge dipping sauce14
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HOUSEMADE GRANOLAgreek yogurt, mixed berries, pistachios, sunflower seeds, sesame, strawberry jam12
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue14
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ROASTED TOMATO SOUPgarlic croutons, cheddar melt15
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Crispy Sesame Calamarigochujang aioli, thai basil, lime21
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Blistered Shishito Peppersyuzu aioli, lava salt13
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Shrimp Cocktail19
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Spicy Salmon Tartarecrispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori21
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted21
Eggs & Griddle
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BURRATA TOAST*sourdough, roasted tomato, japanese eggplant, basil almond pesto, poached eggs19
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Ranchero Scrambleblack beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, jalapeños, blue corn tortillas, pickled onions22
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Goat Cheese Omelettebaby spinach, shallots, soft herbs, mixed greens19
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SMOKED SALMON TOASTsoft scrambled eggs, salmon caviar, scallion cream cheese, everything spice, brioche24
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The Smith Eggs Benedict*black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries23
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Benedict Johnny*cheddar cornbread, maple chicken sausage, poached eggs, hollandaise23
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shrimp + gritsjalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, blackened shoestring potatoes25
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Avocado Toast*whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs21
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Buttermilk pancakessticky toffee caramel, pecan maple butter19
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Vanilla Bean French Toastcrème brûlée battered, caramelized apples19
Steak & Eggs
Choice of steak served with sunny up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise
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The Smith Bar Steak39
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NY Strip52
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Bone in ribeye54
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Filet Mignon56
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta22
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roasted cauliflower banh miavocado, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled vegetables, spicy sesame aioli, ciabatta21
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The Smith Burger*cheddar, bacon shallot jam, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun24
Big Salads
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honeycrisp applechicories, goat cheese gouda, candied pecans, dill, apple cider vinaigrette19
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico19
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kale + quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette19
With 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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Fries12
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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
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Classic Green / Green Mint / Earl Grey / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)4
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Matcha Latteoat milk / honey5
Fresh Pressed Juice 8.50
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Orange / Grapefruit
Housemade Soft Drinks
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Shirley Temple6.50
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Cucumber Ginger Beer6.50
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Matcha-Yuza Lemonade6.50
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Iced Coffee5
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Iced Latte5
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Iced Tea4.50
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Iced Matcha Latteoat milk / honey5
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Lemonade6.50
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Arnold Palmer6.50
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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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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream14
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s’mores in a jarchocolate pudding, graham cracker crumble, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate crunch bar14
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honeycrisp apple piebourbon caramel, toasted almond crust, vanilla ice cream14
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hot fudge sundaevanilla ice cream, chocolate cake, cherries, candied pecans, chocolate waffle cone14
Quarter Pounders 10
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Three giant homemade chocolate chip cookies
Three Scoops
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ice creamhazelnut, vanilla, strawberry9
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sorbetconcord grape9
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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The Dirtyvodka / dry vermouth / olive brine / olive bitters / olive oil
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French Martinivodka / brandy / crème de cassis / pineapple / vanilla / honey / citrus
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midtown manhattan no 3./ rye / vermouth rojo / amaro / sherry / bitters
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lychee gimletjapanese gin / shochu / lychee / sake vermouth / salted yuzu
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espresso martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Raw Bar
Half Dozen Oysters $13
THE ROYALE PLATTER $39
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oysters / chilled shrimp / spicy salmon tartare
Snacks
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potato chipsblue cheese fondue8
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Blistered Shishito Peppersyuzu aioli, lava salt7
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shrimp cocktail12
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fries7
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black truffle arancinimushroom risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli9
Drinks
Cocktails 16.50
Bubbly + Bright
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The Spritzaperitif / citrus / sparkling wine / soda
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Sangria Royalemalbec / applejack / pear / aperitivo / citrus / tarragon / sparkling wine
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The Gatsbyamerican gin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
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Sparkling Cosmovodka / aperol / cranberry / lime / orange blossom / prosecco
Warm Up
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hot toddybourbon / tawny port / lemon / bitter orange / honey
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hot apple ciderchoice of bourbon or spiced rum
Smashes + Sours
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Lychee Gimletgin / shochu / lychee / sake vermouth / salted yuzu
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Smokeshowmezcal / passion fruit / chipotle / maple / lime
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Hot Tropicsrum / guava / black tea / cacao / cardamom / lime
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Cucumber Locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / orange liqueur / lime
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Third Wheelbourbon / rye / brandy / orchard cherry / orange liqueur / lemon
*The Smith Bloody Mary*
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vodka / secret recipe
Highballs + Fizzes
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Pear Collinsgin / pisco / pear / yuzu / tarragon / elderflower tonic
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sunset palomatequila blanco / aperol / ginger / lemon / grapefruit soda
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The Mulevodka / ginger beer on tap / lime
*Pool Party Slushie*
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gin / aperol / grapefruit / lemon / prosecco
Boozy + Classic
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The Dirtyvodka / dry vermouth / olive brine / olive bitters / olive oil
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Firesiderum / aperitivo / vermouth / banana / cardamom / clove
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Oaxacan Sunshinemezcal / reposado tequila / grapefruit / tamarind / amaro / mole bitters
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Midtown Manhattan No. 3bourbon / rye / amaro / vermouth rojo / sherry / bitters
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Espresso Martinivodka / coffee liqueur / vanilla / cold brew
Zero Proof 12.50
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All Day Spritzverjus / NA aperitif / orange blossom / grapefruit soda
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City Birdpineapple / pomegranate / hibiscus / NA aperitif / lime
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The Getawayguava / black tea / yuzu / rose water / elderflower tonic
Beer & Cider
On Draft
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Solemn Oath Lu KolschIL / 4.7%9
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Temperance Basement Party LagerIL / 4.9%9
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Around the Bend fireside winter lagerIL / 6.5%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 Doji Cold IPLIL / 5.5%10
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
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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 - Thurs: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri: 11:30am - 11pm
Sat: 9:30am - 11pm
Sun: 9:30am - 10pm
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.