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Smith & Wollensky Chicago Reviews
Great outdoor space, frequent but unobtrusive check-ins
Great outdoor space, frequent but unobtrusive check-ins from the wait staff, and a yummy burrata salad. Loved my ginger pear sparkling cocktail.
Anniversary dinner! We enjoyed a lovely dinner here.
They placed us at a beautiful river front table. The food was delicious but our server was what made our experience even better. Thank you Kristi B. We appreciated your professional attentive service and your sense of humor too!
Business dinner
We went out here for a business dinner. Atmosphere was lively but not overly loud. Food was mostly great but the service was very good and very helpful. Would return with a large group.
Reservations on a Sunday afternoon here at the Smith &
Reservations on a Sunday afternoon here at the Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse was very much favorable. This steakhouse was in a nice secluded spot. Views of the boats passing by, connecting bridges and of course the surrounding skyscrapers was such
The only thing this place has going for them is the
The only thing this place has going for them is the location and view. Everything else is seriously a struggle. Our server was nice but very bad lol he even spilled a drink on my coworker. But he apologized and got us new drinks so thats not why the
When you come to Chicago, you have many steak houses to
When you come to Chicago, you have many steak houses to choose from. I prefer to spend my money at places that value my business and go out of their way to make me feel appreciated. This is the spot! When you arrive ask for Charlie Gitto. He's a
Beautiful views and great service! I enjoyed my birthday
Beautiful views and great service! I enjoyed my birthday dinner here with my sister! Loved it!
Ordered the Bone-in 28oz ribeye medium rare and it was RARE.
Wayyyyy too rare for a place such as this. The sides were amazing however. We got the truffle fries, Mac & cheese, and asparagus which were all incredible. Also order the chocolate cake after it came highly recommended but it was way too rich and
Came as a group of 4 for dinner on the weekend.
We had no problem walking up without a reservation and getting a table outside with a view of the buildings and river. We all ordered drinks and I thought the off-the-rails old fashioned was fun. You roll 3 dice and your numbers correspond to the dif
What an amazing experience.
From top to bottom- drinks at the bar before hand Excellent greetings and seating. Lovely table by the river and a Fabulous staff. The food was spot on and the service stellar.
We came here for dinner on a Saturday night.
The table was reserved a couple of days in advance. The seating was beautiful, downstairs directly on the waterfront. We enjoyed the boats passing by as my wife and I sipped on the signature old fashioned cocktails. I had a bone in rib eye, which
I was underwhelmed by this experience.
The food and service were just okay, especially the steak and this is a steakhouse. I've definitely had better elsewhere. It was a one-time visit for me. The ambience was fine
Great restaurant, service can use a heavy tuneup, many n
Great restaurant, service can use a heavy tuneup, many n waitress is seen very little
A group of us, co-workers came in for dinner on a weeknight
A group of us, co-workers came in for dinner on a weeknight recently and sat outside with a beautiful view overlooking the river. Our service, Michelle was EXCELLENT! Very friendly, helpful, and engaging! Unfortunately, the kitchen wasn't as
Kitchens Issues - Food Was Nice
A group of us, co-workers came in for dinner on a weeknight recently and sat outside with a beautiful view overlooking the river. Our service, Michelle was EXCELLENT! Very friendly, helpful, and engaging! Unfortunately, the kitchen wasn’t as hel
It only takes a minute to keep a customer
Called the restaurant to find out what they could offer for kids for dinner. Was told there was no kids menu and the staff member I. The phone wasn’t offering any alternative. I’m sure they could offer something but the guy couldn’t get me off
Up there with the best steak I’ve had 10/10!
Top 5 steaks I’ve ever had! Visited with a group of friends from the UK and US before a golf trip north of Chicago and we were warmly welcomed by the staff. Barman had great knowledge of beers and spirits. Waitress was fantastic, very accommodatin
Beautiful spot right on the River
Very pleasant meal outside, right on the river. Quiet, not bustling, excellent service, excellent food. Enjoyed the bacon-laden Wollensky salad with succulent mushrooms. Would do better with a little extra balsamic vinegar. Ask for it. Angry shri
Superb steak & delicious bread
The quality of the steak is notably high, presenting a very enjoyable culinary experience for any meat enthusiast. In addition, the bread provided is a particularly noteworthy accompaniment, characterized by its delightful buttery richness and a plea
Not the ripoff steakhouse experience. This is the experience you were hoping for.
There are a million choices of steakhouse in Chicago and we have been to all the upscale chain ones in other cities too. We don't generally go to them because as you enter you can hear the whooshing sound of them trying to vacuum the maximum out
A must see
A little outdated restaurant which might enjoy a renovation and paint refresh, it serves extremely good meat. Wine list is quite large. Prices are on the high side but the view on the river is sure priceless
Don’t go, just don’t
Service was mediocre at best. We sat there no less than 10 minutes with waiters go by us, around us and by us agin and no one said a word, gave us a menu or even gave us water. We finally had to ask for help. To boot, we were literally in the middle
Memorable experience!
Fantastic place for diner+drinks. A little noisy -nothing above the average- space at the counter bar, super friendly staff and highly recommended options: Filet Mignon, Spicy Shrimps & sundae dessert…
Great service
The filet mignon and oregon pinot noir were first class of course. But what really hit home, straight off the 8 hour flight from London and feeling slightly jet lagged was the friendliness and warmth of the service. Special mention for Ryan who was g
Just finished a great meal at Smith and Wollensky. Crab cake and steaks spot on. Our Server Lucy was top notch and made evening
Just finished a great meal. Crab cake and steaks were spot on. Lucy was a wonderful sever. Weather was wonderful. Had the nutty berry drink it was delicious
Excellent Food!
We had a Holiday event here with a group. The room had a terrific view of the water. The food was absolutely delicious! The staff is professional and quick. Amazing experience.
Love this location they always are the best , great food
Love this location they always are the best , great food and service. Went recently for my father's 65th bday and Noelle could not have done a better job , what a superstar waitress !
My husband and I went her for the 1st time on April 1st.
If I could give 100 stars, I would! Everything was perfect from the time we arrived, to the time we left. It was incredible!! The service, the food, everything!! We were celebrating our anniversary, and they made it genuinely special!! The steaks wer
Food was great.
Had a filet which was cooked perfectly. Desserts were delicious. View was awesome over looking the canal. Service was excellent. Recommend making reservations.
Made reservations for 7:30.
Arrived a little before and were seated right away. Got a table by the window. Rainy evening, but still had a nice view. Service was prompt and everyone was very attentive! Everything from the wine to dessert was delicious! I would recommend this res
I've eaten at a few high end steak houses and several that
I've eaten at a few high end steak houses and several that are in the top ten and this one was easily the best. I had the 28 ounce Cajun marinated ribeye and it was fantastic. We also ordered fillet, sea bass, Caesar salad, the Wollensky salad, aspar
So we got here, sit down at the table and not sure how long
So we got here, sit down at the table and not sure how long we waited to actually be greeted ( but it wasn't quick at all) Get the waters and I ask for a straw .... What seemed like hours later we finally get asked what we want for drinks and we of
Came here for Valentine's Day.
The food and service was underwhelming and there's no reason to come back here when there's a plethora of steakhouses to choose from in Chicago. So many things went wrong. 1) We ordered the crab cake appetizer and it smelled like fish. It was mushy,
A great classic steak house in Chicago.
Me and my fiancé love this place. They are currently undergoing renovations on the lower level so we sat upstairs and still had a gorgeous window spot that over looked the river. Our waiter was wonderful and was able to point us in the direction of
Great food served by a friendly and welcoming staff in a place with a great location and a warm ambience.
A great dining experience from the great food to the friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff. We started by sharing the French Onion and Oxtail Soup..excellent! We also shared a Tomato and Onion Salad and the Baby Iceberg Salad. We followed this up wit
Classic steak spot in downtown Chicago with great service
Classic steak spot in downtown Chicago with great service and great martinis. Would recommend going here!
Five stars all around!
This dining experience was 5 stars and started even before walking into the establishment. We traveled to Chicago from out of state and were craving a steak dinner… bonus points if it had a view. Our Uber dropped us off out front. We decided to wal
Best of the best
Best of the best when it comes to steak. Can't beat the quality or the preparation. If you think you've had great steak and haven't eaten here, be prepared to see what you've actually been missing.
A Chicago institution! Great ambiance, great staff and
A Chicago institution! Great ambiance, great staff and amazing food. Make sure the Coconut Cream Cake is one your radar...you won't regret it.
Surf and turf was exceptional.
Caesar Salad was tasty. Waitress was engaging and helpful. Hostess came to our table and we enjoyed a pleasant conversation. All good. We will be back.
My family and I have an annual Christmas Eve tradition of
My family and I have an annual Christmas Eve tradition of eating at one of Chicago's great steakhouses. This year we picked Smith and Wollensky. It wasn't our first time there, but it was probably 15 years since our first visit. We were disappoin
Corp Christmas Party
Had our Corp Christmas Party here on Dec 7 2023. I want to say that from start to finish was amazing. When I called to get information to the set up to the confirmation was amazing. Kerry did a great job behind the scene making sure it was amazing. T
Great View and Amazing Steak
My wife and I went while visiting Chicago for the weekend and absolutely loved Smith & Wollensky. The service was phenomenal throughout our visit and the steak was perfect. We both ordered ribeyes with bone marrow butter and I can’t say enough
Unbelievably good food and service.
Beautiful venue situated looking over the river. This is one of the very best restaurants In Chicago offering exceptionally high quality cuisine and fine wine offerings. We started with cocktails in the bar, followed by Shrimp to start then Fillet Mi
Red meat and red wine in Chicago
It's a very luxurious, high-quality restaurant. I recommend you make a reservation, because it's always full. The red wine is wonderful, the waiters are wonderful.
Steakhouse of Chicago
G8 place , best location , friendly staff and the steaks..... that are an art for itself. Delicious , and well remembered
A bit expensive but good food
We went there for a business dinner and it was very enjoyable. The food is a bit overpriced but it does take good. Service was very good.
Just ok experience saved by the service
Having visited in years gone by we entrusted S&W as destination for a fine steak and an experience for our daughter. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our dishes were ok. The angry shrimp was ok, but did not work so well with the purée
i always read reviews before i go.
. regina A... how do you have a job in hospitality??!! my gosh, i am scared to go in!
Great time - Food and service excellent
Food and service were excellent. The fillet outstanding. For appetizers we had the Angry Shrimp, Crab Cakes and Scallops all excellent. Clam chowder also definitely worth getting. Salads were only okay. All in all great time - only thing to watch
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