Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

4.6

9098 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 92 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with easy access to parking, major hotels, and convention centers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 670-9900
Website
https://www.smithandwollensky.com/locations/chicago/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Victor Newgren
Catering
We have 7 different private dining rooms that will accommodate parties of 7 to 300 guests.
Private party facilities
Enjoy our dry aged USDA Prime Steaks that are hand cut on premises. We serve great seafood, an award winning wine selection. For meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions and more, our luxurious rooms can accommodate events large and small and everything in between. Buyouts for up to 700.
Private party contact
Denise Malloy: (312) 670-9587

Location
318 North State St, Marina City, Chicago, IL 60654
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
North Bank of Chicago River
Parking details
Valet parking is offered directly in front of our entrance.
Public transit
State/Lake, Grand
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKEUS$15.00
Decadent, ten layer chocolate layer cake brushed with Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate mousse and covered with ganache.
COCONUT CREME CAKEUS$13.00
Toasted coconut, caramel, crisp coconut tuile.
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKEUS$12.00
Creamy, traditional New York style cheesecake with a sweet graham cracker crust, served with a raspberry coulis.
WARM SKILLET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIEUS$11.00
Topped with vanilla ice cream.
VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEEUS$11.00
Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized sugar crust.
TABLESIDE BAKED ALASKA FOR TWOUS$18.00
Flambeed tableside, salted caramel ice cream, toasted Italian meringue.
SELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETUS$10.00
Ask server for daily selection.
APPLE TARTUS$12.00
flaky puff pastry, blackcurrant jam, granny smith apple, vanilla ice cream

LIQUID TREATS

KEY LIME PIE MARTINIUS$19.00
Licor 43, lime juice, pineapple juice, cream, graham cracker rim.
ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$19.00
Sobieski Vodka, Sobieski Vanilla Vodka, Caffe Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, The Irishman Irish Cream, fresh espresso.
NUTS & BERRIESUS$19.00
Baileys, Frangelico, Amaretto Disaronno, Chambord.

SPECIALTY COFFEES

IRISH COFFEEUS$18.00
Jameson Irish Whiskey, natural sugar, whipped cream.
MEXICAN COFFEEUS$18.00
Kahlua, cayenne simple syrup, whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE COFFEEUS$18.00
Mozart Chocolate Liqueur and Grand Marnier.
CHAPPAREL COFFEEUS$18.00
Baileys Irish Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey.

DESSERT WINE

CYPRES DE CLIMENS SAUTERNES
- GlassUS$25.00
- BottleUS$130.00
VILLA M BRACHETTO
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$61.00
VIN DE CONSTANCE
- GlassUS$47.00
- BottleUS$195.00

PORT / MADEIRA (750 ML)

BROADBENT 10 YR. MAlMSEY MADEIRA
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$72.00
GRAHAM'S "SIX GRAPES" RIVER QUINTAS
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$93.00
MILES 5 YR. RICH MALMSEY MADEIRA
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$71.00
WARRE'S 2008 LBV
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$89.00
WARRE'S "OPTIMA" 10 YR. TAWNY
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$74.00
WARRE'S "OPTIMA" 20 YR. TAWNY
- GlassUS$22.00
- BottleUS$119.00

SINGLE MALTS

ARDBEG 10 YRUS$24.00
BALVENIE 14 YR.US$38.00
BENRIACH 12 YRUS$20.00
BOWMORE 12 YRUS$24.00
BOWMORE 15 YRUS$32.00
BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YRUS$22.00
CAOL ILA 12 YRUS$31.00
CRAGGANMORE 12 YRUS$28.00
DALWHINNIE 15 YRUS$29.00
DEANSTON VIRGIN OAKUS$18.00
GLENDRONACH 12 YRUS$23.00
GLENLIVET 12 YRUS$18.00
GLENLIVET FOUNDER'S RESERVEUS$16.00
GLENMORANGIE 10 YRUS$18.00
GLENMORANGIE "QUINTA RUBIN" 14 YRUS$31.00
GLENNFIDDICH 12 YRUS$18.00
ISLE OF JURA 10 YRUS$21.00
LAPHROAIG 10 YRUS$22.00
TALISKER ISLE OF SKYE 10 YRUS$27.00
THE DALMORE 12 YRUS$26.00
THE DALMORE 15 YRUS$41.00

BLENDED SCOTCH

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YRUS$18.00
CHIVAS REGAL 25 YRUS$77.00
DEWAR'S 12 YRUS$17.00
DEWAR'S 15 YRUS$19.00
DEWAR'S WHITE LABELUS$15.00
EPICUREAN LOWLAND BLENDUS$23.00
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACKUS$17.00
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUEUS$85.00
JOHNNIE WALKER REDUS$15.00

BOURBON & RYE

ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBONUS$18.00
BASIL HAYDEN'SUS$19.00
BELLE MEADEUS$17.00
BUFFALO TRACE BOURBONUS$18.00
ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH BOURBONUS$23.00
JEFFERSON'S RESERVE BOURBONUS$25.00
KNOB CREEK BOURBON AND RYEUS$17.00
KOVAL BOURBON AND RYEUS$18.00
MICHTER'S BOURBON AND RYEUS$19.00
WHISTLEPIG 10 YR RYEUS$31.00
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBONUS$18.00
WOODINVILLE BOURBON AND RYEUS$16.00
YELLOW ROSE OUTLAW BOURBONUS$21.00

IRISH WHISKEY

BUSHMILLS "BLACK BUSH"US$17.00
BUSHMILLS 21 YRUS$85.00
JAMESONUS$17.00
KINIHAN'SUS$16.00
MIDLETON "VERY RARE"US$75.00
REDBREAST 12 YRUS$25.00
WEST CORK "BOURBON CASK"US$15.00

CANADIAN WHISKEY

CROWN ROYALUS$16.00
CROWN ROYAL RESERVEUS$24.00
LOT 40 RYEUS$16.00

NOTABLE SELECTIONS

AMARETTO DISARONNOUS$17.00
AMARO DELL ETNAUS$16.00
AMARO MONTENEGROUS$14.00
FERNET BRANCAUS$15.00
GOSLING'S FAMILY RESERVE OLD RUMUS$22.00
HERRADURA AÑEJO TEQUILAUS$19.00
PATRON ANEJO TEQUILAUS$22.00
PATRON ALTO TEQUILAUS$56.00
RON ZACAPA 23 YR. SOLERA RUMUS$18.00

SPECIALTY AFTER-DINNER COGNAC

COURVOISIER VSOPUS$19.00
DELAMAIN RESERVE DE LA FAMILLEUS$71.00
HENNESSY "PRIVILEGE"US$21.00
HENNESSY XOUS$90.00
KELT "TOUR DU MONDE" VSOPUS$21.00
MARTELL "CORDON BLEU"US$53.00
MARTELL XOUS$80.00
PIERRE FERRAND "AMBRE"US$19.00
PIERRE FERRAND "SELECTION DES ANGE" 30 YRUS$58.00
REMY MARTIN "TERCET"US$38.00

ARMAGNAC & OTHERS

BUSNEL PAYS D'AUGE CALVADOSUS$17.00
CASTELLO BANFI GRAPPAUS$17.00
CHATEAU MANIBAN VS ARMAGNACUS$17.00
DARON CALVADOSUS$15.00

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Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *Items may be cooked to order. NOTE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

What 9,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse in Chicago offers "excellent service" and a prime location with "beautiful river views." Diners often enjoy "delicious steaks" and a "great atmosphere," making it ideal for special occasions. While some found the food inconsistent, many highlighted the "fantastic hospitality" and "attentive staff" as standout features.

9,098 Reviews

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Nicholas
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just excellent. Good, service, ambiance. Perfect dining experience
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Jessica
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service was excellent! Our highlights: "Roll the Dice" Old Fashioned, Seafood Tower, NY Strip, Truffle Mac and Cheese, tableside flambeed Baked Alaska. We will be back!
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hello! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our Roll the Dice Old Fashioned, Seafood Tower, NY Strip, Truffle Mac and Cheese, and the Baked Alaska. We're delighted that these highlights stood out for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're excited to welcome you back soon!
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Kerri
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing. The view and table were amazing. The food was exceptional! We will definitely be back.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, KerriR! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our view, staff, and food made a positive impression on you. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience!
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David
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall great experience. Service was amazing. Filet mignon could’ve had more flavor. Lobster tail add on was alright for the price. But definitely delicious. Can’t wait to come back!
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had an overall great experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our service and found our lobster tail to be delicious. We're always striving to provide the best value and your feedback is invaluable to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience.
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Katie
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are always great! Will return soon!
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hi Katie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy our food and service at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Ay
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience overall. We will definitely be back
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We're always striving to provide the best value possible, and we appreciate your input on this. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Chip
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I try something different on each visit and have never been disappointed. The food, service and Ambiance are always on point.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hello Chip, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. We're thrilled to hear that you've never been disappointed with your different experience. We're glad you appreciate our food, service, and ambiance. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we look forward to your next visit.
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Cindy
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner for all 6 of us !! Food and drinks were yummy
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hey CindyM, we're thrilled to hear that you and your six friends had a great dinner at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and drinks. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal. Thanks for the fantastic review!
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Lisa
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was Very good! Food was very good - wish the lobster roll would have been available- Would have liked a non dairy bread option
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hello LisaS, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and food at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible. We appreciate your feedback regarding our lobster roll availability and non-dairy bread. We'll definitely take your thoughts into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings. Thank you for your review and we look forward to serving you again soon.
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DeidreD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid experience all the way around. Outstanding service. Friendly wait staff. Nothing not to like.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Hey DeidreD, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a solid experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our service and found our staff to be friendly. We're also glad that you enjoyed the food. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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FAQs

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 670-9900.

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 9098 OpenTable diners.

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 92 times today

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Google Map for Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

318 North State St, Marina City, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross Street
North Bank of Chicago River
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is offered directly in front of our entrance.
Public transit
State/Lake, Grand
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Victor Newgren
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.smithandwollensky.com/locations/chicago/
Phone number
(312) 670-9900
Catering
We have 7 different private dining rooms that will accommodate parties of 7 to 300 guests.
Private party facilities
Enjoy our dry aged USDA Prime Steaks that are hand cut on premises. We serve great seafood, an award winning wine selection. For meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions and more, our luxurious rooms can accommodate events large and small and everything in between. Buyouts for up to 700.
Private party contact
Denise Malloy: (312) 670-9587

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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKE

WAGYU FILET MIGNON

TWIN PETIT FILET MIGNON

DESSERTS

GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKEUS$15.00

COCONUT CREME CAKEUS$13.00

NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKEUS$12.00

WARM SKILLET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIEUS$11.00

VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEEUS$11.00

TABLESIDE BAKED ALASKA FOR TWOUS$18.00

SELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETUS$10.00

APPLE TARTUS$12.00

LIQUID TREATS

KEY LIME PIE MARTINIUS$19.00

ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$19.00

NUTS & BERRIESUS$19.00

SPECIALTY COFFEES

IRISH COFFEEUS$18.00

MEXICAN COFFEEUS$18.00

CHOCOLATE COFFEEUS$18.00

CHAPPAREL COFFEEUS$18.00

DESSERT WINE

CYPRES DE CLIMENS SAUTERNES

VILLA M BRACHETTO

VIN DE CONSTANCE

PORT / MADEIRA (750 ML)

BROADBENT 10 YR. MAlMSEY MADEIRA

GRAHAM'S "SIX GRAPES" RIVER QUINTAS

MILES 5 YR. RICH MALMSEY MADEIRA

WARRE'S 2008 LBV

WARRE'S "OPTIMA" 10 YR. TAWNY

WARRE'S "OPTIMA" 20 YR. TAWNY

SINGLE MALTS

ARDBEG 10 YRUS$24.00

BALVENIE 14 YR.US$38.00

BENRIACH 12 YRUS$20.00

BOWMORE 12 YRUS$24.00

BOWMORE 15 YRUS$32.00

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YRUS$22.00

CAOL ILA 12 YRUS$31.00

CRAGGANMORE 12 YRUS$28.00

DALWHINNIE 15 YRUS$29.00

DEANSTON VIRGIN OAKUS$18.00

GLENDRONACH 12 YRUS$23.00

GLENLIVET 12 YRUS$18.00

GLENLIVET FOUNDER'S RESERVEUS$16.00

GLENMORANGIE 10 YRUS$18.00

GLENMORANGIE "QUINTA RUBIN" 14 YRUS$31.00

GLENNFIDDICH 12 YRUS$18.00

ISLE OF JURA 10 YRUS$21.00

LAPHROAIG 10 YRUS$22.00

TALISKER ISLE OF SKYE 10 YRUS$27.00

THE DALMORE 12 YRUS$26.00

THE DALMORE 15 YRUS$41.00

BLENDED SCOTCH

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YRUS$18.00

CHIVAS REGAL 25 YRUS$77.00

DEWAR'S 12 YRUS$17.00

DEWAR'S 15 YRUS$19.00

DEWAR'S WHITE LABELUS$15.00

EPICUREAN LOWLAND BLENDUS$23.00

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACKUS$17.00

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUEUS$85.00

JOHNNIE WALKER REDUS$15.00

BOURBON & RYE

ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBONUS$18.00

BASIL HAYDEN'SUS$19.00

BELLE MEADEUS$17.00

BUFFALO TRACE BOURBONUS$18.00

ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH BOURBONUS$23.00

JEFFERSON'S RESERVE BOURBONUS$25.00

KNOB CREEK BOURBON AND RYEUS$17.00

KOVAL BOURBON AND RYEUS$18.00

MICHTER'S BOURBON AND RYEUS$19.00