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Smoque Steak Chicago Reviews
Fantastic dinner!
Had the Ribeye Cap Steak, and it might well have been the best steak of my life. SO tender and SO flavorful. Hubby had the filet - and declared it outstanding. Nice selection of wines by the glass, while hubby preferred an old fashioned cocktail.
The bar that isn't.
We will probably give Smoque another chance, but not at the bar. We often enjoy dining at a bar, and we tried that at Smoque because we walked in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. Unfortunately, the bar lacks real vibe and is just overfl
The GM Rob is the slowest bartender this side of glory.
He's lucky he's cute AF YELP won't let me post until I reach 85 characters so here I go go go go go go go go go go go go!
We didn't make a reservation, so I totally acknowledge that.
When we got seated, they totally ignored us for over 10 minutes.. very disappointing.
Went to dinner for my mother's birthday.
Rob the manager took our table for our dinner. Not only did we receive phenomenal service we learned from him how the steaks are cooked, about the restaurant, and about all the different possibilities the restaurant has to offer. We will definite
Since my initial review I have had dinner 5 more times and
Since my initial review I have had dinner 5 more times and brunch once. Smoque Steak continues to be outstanding on all measures from food and service to decor, ambiance, and attitude. Highly recommended!
I thought the restaurant was awful.
Food was barely ok. Service was terrible- I wouldn't be surprised if the waitress we had was fired. The fact that they didn't have the chicken special at a table that had a 7:00 reservation was crazy. I ordered was sold out. I ordered the c
Nice room - but loud; outstanding service; easy parking;
Nice room - but loud; outstanding service; easy parking; good (not outstanding) food.
A lovely place wuth top notch attention from the staff.
One of the most outstanding steak dinners ever! Started with cocktails that were done right. Followed by a superb lobster bisque with savory biscuits. Next was a perfectly prepared ceasar salad. Of course the steak. The steak! I chose the 8oz filet.
Been before, good room and steak, etc.
.. figured I'd try the new wine room happy hour menu, specifically the double cheeseburger, fries and a beer for $20 that they have on the website. And, it's in the printed happy hour menu, too. I ordered it. Boss arrives to the tender, te
Absolutely amazing this place did not disappoint!! I went
Absolutely amazing this place did not disappoint!! I went with my friend Rachel to check this place out and everything from start to finish was delicious . The flavor in the smoked meat made the steak extremely tender. Even the little salad that the
Much ado about....
When the evening starts out with four inches of a baguette for $5.00, you know the kind of place this is. Three for dinner with a bottle of wine was almost $450 and yet, Smoque does not positively compare with much better competitors, most at a lo
Overall, impressive.
As a pescatarian, steak houses aren't usually my first choice of dining establishment but I enjoyed Smoque Steak. We dined here with friends and I was immediately taken with the interior. It has a modern industrial feel, a departure from the dark, t
My wife and I went for the first time during Happy Hour,
My wife and I went for the first time during Happy Hour, served by Alec behind the bar. Alec was very attentive and informative about all aspects of our meal, which we appreciated. The crostini and olives with garlic cloves were amazing to start. The
Restaurant itself is really nice.
Staff is attentive and informative on the menu. We had a 9:00pm reservation, by then they were out of a few cuts of meat. Understandable given how late it was. We ended up getting bone in ribeye with a few sides. The steak was cooked beautifully. Jui
Visited again.
Loved it! Consistently excellent! We loved visiting with a larger party and trying nearly everything on the menu. My favorite is still the THE HANGER STEAK - 10 oz pan-seared. It's so full of flavor. Just perfect.
Went for brunch with my friend at Smoque Steak and did not
Went for brunch with my friend at Smoque Steak and did not disappoint. My friend had the steak and eggs, steak done medium and it was cooked to perfection. I had the lobster biscuit Benedict and we also tried the lemon berry French toast and had peac
My goodness this place is good!!had the steak and frites.
Added a side of carrots and the cocktails were delicious! Ambiance is beautiful- dark and sexy!
This is a tricky one to rate.
The food ranged from good to very good. The steaks were solid, but this is where the big problem is. In a city like Chicago, solid just doesn't cut it. This place isn't even in the discussion of top 10 steak restaurants in the city. Sure, you save a
But to start, this was our 3 year anniversary dinner so we
But to start, this was our 3 year anniversary dinner so we chose this because we've been eating at the the Smoque BBQ for years and wanted to continue to give business to the name. They made NO attempts at acknowledging our anniversary. Then, we we
We came here for a birthday dinner and were so pleasantly
We came here for a birthday dinner and were so pleasantly surprised by it! It is by far one of the best steakhouse experiences we've been to and here's why: - Sous vide: the steaks are done sous vibe which made them truly perfect texturally. It was
This northwest side steak house is very different from the
This northwest side steak house is very different from the downtown places (many of which I love), but in a very good way. I was skeptical of smoked, sous vide, and seared steaks. I was wrong. I dined with a group of 5. Four of us had the filet a
Great steak, chill vibes.
Free parking and amazing value. Neighborhood gem! Be sure to come back for their brunch. Lobster Biscuit is outstanding.
I have had 4 dinners here.
The first two times were great, which is why I returned. The third time was a disaster. The steaks were not sliced as requested and all the food came out cold. Then they brought steaks back after slicing them but the sides came out too late and again
This swanky yet unassuming, large yet cozy temptation is
This swanky yet unassuming, large yet cozy temptation is dangerously close.... They already had my loyalty because the same folks behind Smoque BBQ on Pulaski just south of Irving Park opened it. I already was addicted to their ribs etc. Smoque was a
Run - don't walk to Smoque Steak!
We were so impressed with Smoque Steak, and let me tell you why. I recently made reservations for a large party. The friendly staff easily accommodated our seating changes, and upon our arrival, the bar and restaurant ambiance was both beautiful and
Great service and value for unique steak dinner
Unique preparation allows beef flavor to come through. Fries were the perfect complement and were crispy on the outside and perfect inside. Shrimp were properly cooked and chilled. Excellent service will bring us back soon.
Amazing!
We absolutely loved our experience at Smoque Steak. We have been fans of Smoque BBQ for many years, and were very excited to try the new restaurant. It was amazing. The salad, filet, sides, wine, and dessert were all beyond delicious. The flavors
Excellent
I don’t give many five star reviews but this place deserves it! I’m not a fan of their BBQ joint and was skeptical about dining here but this restaurant is a winner. Service was excellent and our servers advice helpful. Cocktails were flavorful
The best Steak in Chicago! You must experience this fabulous new restaurant.
A friend posted on Facebook about their wonderful experience at Smoque Steak on 3310 N Elston Ave in Chicago. You mean the owners of the best barbecue in Chicago now have a Steak house? We made reservations and went the same day. It was a fabulous e
A rare sort of steakhouse
Far from downtown where clubby, luxurious steakhouses abound, is a new place to have a different kind of steak. The owners of legendary Smoque BBQ recently opened Smoque Steak where they embrace a 3-step cooking method: lightly smoke the beef over o
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