Chic and lively, The Smith serves elevated American bites and craft cocktails in a stylish space with a fantastic outdoor vibe—perfect for any dining occasion.
"This River North casual restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu ($82 per person) with choices such as turkey three ways — roasted breast, braised leg, or turkey pot pie — roasted salmon, and red wine-braised short rib. Additional table fixings include apple brioche stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, and cranberry orange jam. Desserts include devil’s layer cake, sticky apple toffee pudding, and pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation here." - Lisa Shames, Eater Staff
"Unlike most of your family get-togethers, The Smith will offend the fewest people possible. The wide-ranging menu is essentially designed for visiting relatives who don’t always agree on everything. The holiday dinner includes three different turkey options (braised, roasted, and a pot pie), so even the most chronically malcontented in your gene pool should be able to find something on the menu. Assuming everyone is still talking to each other by the end of the weekend, you might as well also come here for Sunday brunch. The meal: Three-course prix fixe, $82 per person" - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Have you ever been in a room for 10 minutes before noticing someone else was in there with you? That inoffensive blend-into-the-scenery person is The Smith, a mini-chain restaurant based out of New York. Its menu and space are designed to appeal to the largest amount of people possible, including children. So come here next time your entire family is in River North and wants a range of options like burgers, salads, pizza, fried chicken, bibimbap, steak, and mac and cheese, plus maybe some crayons and a high chair." - adrian kane, nick allen
"This New York import off Clark Street in River North excels at providing something for every diner — including a heated patio." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"New York import the Smith doesn’t skimp on happy hour offerings: find a half-dozen oysters for $13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar. Other specials include $10 cocktails and a $13 spicy fried chicken sandwich." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
