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Here's a place that gets the math right: a tavern in a 1907 building that doubles as a three-room inn, so you can drink, eat a serious burger, and stagger upstairs to a king-sized bed without ever calling a car.
The Smith is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in River North.
The Smith suits a night out in River North when you want american that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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The Smith is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuThe Smith works for date night in River North because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,394 Google reviews.
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The Smith is a American restaurant located in River North, Chicago. The Smith suits a night out in River North when you want american that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
The Smith is best for river north, business dinner, date night, cocktails. The Smith works for date night in River North because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,394 Google reviews.
The Smith is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,394 reviews
The Smith holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,394 reviews. The Smith works for date night in River North because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,394 Google reviews.
The Smith is located at 400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, The Smith accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — The Smith is tagged for date night dining. The Smith works for date night in River North because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,394 Google reviews.
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