The Smith
American restaurant · River North ·
Elevated American fare & craft cocktails; heated patio
Elevated American fare & craft cocktails; heated patio
"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 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
"All the tourists and office workers in River North make the neighborhood full of plan-less groups of people who need a place to grab dinner. That’s when a restaurant like The Smith comes in handy. This place has tons of space, and a ridiculously long menu full of options like burgers, salads, pizza, pastas, fried chicken, bibimbap, and steak. While the food isn’t going to change your life, it’s fine, and everyone will be able to find something they want. So, the next time you’re near the Grand Red Line stop looking for a place to eat with colleagues and/or people holding bags from the American Girl Doll store, come here." - adrian kane
"The Smith’s whole reason for existing is seemingly to cater to groups who can’t make a decision. It’s a mini-chain based out of New York with a menu apparently designed to appeal to the largest amount of people possible. You’ll find a range of options like burgers, salads, pizza, pastas, fried chicken, bibimbap, steak, and mac and cheese. The food isn’t going to blow you away, but it’s just fine. So the next time you’re outside Nordstrom Rack debating restaurant choices with your mom, sister, sister’s best friend, and your mom’s Zumba instructor/maybe girlfriend, go here." - adrian kane
"“I’m not ready for a relationship right now” is what you say to someone who is perfectly nice, but ultimately boring. That’s exactly the case with The Smith, a restaurant in River North with a giant bar and just fine food and drinks. In fact, if you ask someone to meet you here with little to no explanation, they’ll know what’s going to happen." - adrian kane
