Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

4.6

9233 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 144 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

ANGRY SHRIMP$28.00
crispy battered shrimp, spicy lobster butter sauce
CRAB CAKE$29.00
lump crab meat, cognac mustard, ginger sauce
TUNA TARTARE*$26.00
cucumber salad, avocado mousse, gochujang, crispy rice crackers
SMOKED SALMON TARTARE*$26.00
Hackleback caviar, lemon-herb aioli, apple, soft-boiled quail egg
TABLESIDE STEAK TARTARE*$27.00
roasted bone marrow, grilled crostini
GRILLED BACON$25.00
Banh Mi style, pickled vegetables, fresno pepper, crispy baguette
DOMESTIC LAMB CHOP*$38.00
pistachio crust, pea puree, mint, cilantro, pickled radish
BURRATA$20.00
basil and cilantro pesto, tomato chutney, crostini
AMERICAN WAGYU CARPACCIO*$26.00
SRF Wagyu tenderloin, pickled mushrooms, black truffle aioli, shaved Parmesan

SHELLFISH

All towers are accompanied by horseradish cocktail sauce, cognac mustard, ginger sauce, and green apple mignonette.

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
- 3 pieces$20.00
- 5 pieces$33.00
EAST COAST OYSTERS* (HALF DOZEN)$22.00
CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)$19.00
CRAB COCKTAIL
- MKT
OCTOPUS COCKTAIL$22.00
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR TWO*$82.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR FOUR*$143.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR SIX*$189.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail, tuna tartare

SOUP & SALADS

CLASSIC SPLIT PEA SOUP$10.00
the Smith & Wollensky original recipe
CLAM CHOWDER$14.00
New England style
TOMATO & ONION SALAD$16.00
whipped feta, Marcona almonds
WOLLENSKY SALAD$16.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, potato croutons, bacon lardons, marinated mushrooms, dijon vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD$17.00
romaine lettuce, traditional dressing, croutons
BABY ICEBERG SALAD$18.00
tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing, bacon lardons, scallions
ROASTED CARROT SALAD$16.00
herb roasted carrot, charred onion crema, pistachios, honey thyme glaze

BUTCHER'S TABLE*

SURF & TURF FOR TWO$162.00
18 oz. filet, twin Maine lobster tails with garlic butter, chimichurri
SIGNATURE FILET MIGNON 10 OZ$65.00
COFFEE & COCOA RUBBED FILET 10 OZ$68.00
ancho chili butter, angry onions
FILET OSCAR 10 OZ$91.00
lump crab meat, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
GORGONZOLA CRUSTED FILET 10 OZ$78.00
bacon and scallions
TWIN PETIT FILET MIGNON$58.00
mushrooms, brandy peppercorn sauce
VEAL CHOP$70.00
fennel pollen and lemon zest rub, lemon oil, arugula
CHICKEN ROULADE$32.00
semi boneless half chicken, romesco, chimichurri, crispy chicken skin
BONE-IN RIB EYE AU POIVRE 26 OZ$76.00
wet-aged, peppercorn crusted, brandy peppercorn sauce

USDA PRIME CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE CUTS*

USDA PRIME DRY-AGED PORTERHOUSE FOR TWO - 42 OZ$195.00
SIGNATURE USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN RIB EYE 28 OZ$105.00
CAJUN MARINATED USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN RIB EYE 28 OZ$107.00
USDA PRIME DRY-AGED T-BONE 26 OZ$92.00
USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN NEW YORK CUT 21 OZ$90.00
USDA PRIME BONELESS NEW YORK STRIP 16 OZ$80.00

AMERICAN WAGYU*

SWINGING TOMAHAWK RIB EYE$270.00
44 oz. black grade Wagyu, carved tableside, crispy beef-fat potatoes - great to share
WAGYU PORTERHOUSE FOR TWO$270.00
38+ oz. gold grade Wagyu, fondant potatoes, asparagus
LONG BONE WAGYU FILET$158.00
18 oz. gold grade Wagyu, arugula, EVOO, lemon, crispy garlic
WAGYU NY STRIP$150.00
14 oz. gold grade Wagyu, sauteed spinach, crispy shallots
WAGYU MANHATTAN CUT$99.00
9 oz. gold grade Wagyu, coffee and cocoa rub, roasted corn puree, chimichurri, smoked tableside
WAGYU FILET MIGNON$98.00
9 oz. black grade Wagyu, roasted shallot, asparagus, bone marrow butter
WAGYU FLAT IRON$78.00
12 oz. gold grade Wagyu, mole sauce, caramelized onion and potato hash

FRESH CATCH*

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00
poblano sauce, fondant potato, pickled leeks, radish
SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA$50.00
nori and gochugaru crusted, cucumber kimchi, coconut fried rice
SEARED NORWEGIAN SALMON*$44.00
split pea, bacon and winter vegetable ragu

STEAK ENHANCEMENTS

CAJUN RUB$3.00
COFFEE & COCOA RUB$3.00
BEARNAISE SAUCE$5.00
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE$5.00
BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE$8.00
GORGONZOLA CRUSTED$10.00
ROASTED BONE MARROW$12.00
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)$19.00

CLASSIC & NEW SIDES

TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE$20.00
CREAMED OR SAUTEED SPINACH$14.00
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$16.00
ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE$15.00
WHIPPED POTATOES$12.00
HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES$10.00
TRUFFLE FRENCH FRIES$15.00
FRIED ONIONS$12.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON$15.00
CARAMELIZED ONION & POTATO HASH$13.00
CHARRED CIPOLLINI ONION & PEAS$14.00
preserved lemon butter

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*served raw or undercooked, or contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

What 9,233 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
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse in Chicago offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Guests appreciate the "welcoming & accommodating staff," making it ideal for family outings and special occasions. Highlights include "stunning views" of the river, "delicious steaks," and a "great atmosphere." Perfect for celebrations!

9,233 Reviews

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Julia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The tables were very close together and made it difficult to have a conversation. Reduced the intimacy of the night. Food was very good and service was great
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Andrew
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David provided the perfect advice and excellent recommendation's for a most memorable meal. The steak, fish and oysters were top quality. Highly recommend this restaurant to everybody.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the feedback, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable meal at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's great to know that our steak, fish, and oysters hit the mark for you! Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent dining experience.
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Bobbie
VIP
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent crab cake and caesar salad. The service was excellent and the dining room is beautiful.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Bobbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our crab cake and caesar salad. It's always wonderful to hear that our service and ambiance added to your dining experience. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Angela
Indiana
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch, bone in ribeye, mac and cheese and sauteed spinach. Wine and dessert were fabulous too. Great service, as always.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Angela! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's fantastic to know that our bone-in ribeye, mac and cheese, and sauteed spinach hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great lunch soon!
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Ted
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Average quality steaks. Ridiculously overpriced. $400+ for 2 adults + 2 kids. Water and soft drinks...no alcohol.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Ted. We're sorry to hear that you found our steaks to be average. At Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago, we strive to provide high-quality dishes and a memorable experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet those expectations on your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account as we continually work to improve our offerings and value. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
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Renee
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. I got the filet Oscar and my husband got the filet. Both cooked perfectly and delicious.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Hey Renee, We're overjoyed to hear that you and your husband had a fantastic time at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that you and your filet Oscar hit the mark and that both of them were cooked to perfection. Your kind words mean the world to us and we're grateful for your high ratings. We strive to provide an amazing dining experience and we're glad we could meet your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Maria Mercedes
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maravilloso! La comida deliciosa y el servicio espectacular. Volveremos, sin duda.
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Stacey
Cincinnati
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Smith & Wollensky. Great experience from service to food to ambiance. Beautiful view.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Hey Stacey, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago! It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and ambiance met your expectations. We're also delighted that you appreciated the view. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience.
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woo youl
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dinner. As you can see the location is perfect and best way to enjoy the view
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, woo youl! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the view from our outdoor seating area. We're glad that our location added to your experience and that you found value in it. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Peter
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was Meh and not what I have come to expect from this restaurant. I had the Wagyu filet, so was expecting something “extra”
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Peter! We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. At Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago, we strive to provide our guests with exceptional food quality and we regret that we fell short this time. We're glad to hear that our service was up to the mark and we hope that you'll give us another chance to impress you with our culinary offerings. Thanks again for your review and we hope to see you 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 9233 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 144 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKE

WAGYU FILET MIGNON

TWIN PETIT FILET MIGNON

STARTERS

ANGRY SHRIMP$28.00

CRAB CAKE$29.00

TUNA TARTARE*$26.00

SMOKED SALMON TARTARE*$26.00

TABLESIDE STEAK TARTARE*$27.00

GRILLED BACON$25.00

DOMESTIC LAMB CHOP*$38.00

BURRATA$20.00

AMERICAN WAGYU CARPACCIO*$26.00

SHELLFISH

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

EAST COAST OYSTERS* (HALF DOZEN)$22.00

CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)$19.00

CRAB COCKTAIL

OCTOPUS COCKTAIL$22.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR TWO*$82.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR FOUR*$143.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR SIX*$189.00

SOUP & SALADS

CLASSIC SPLIT PEA SOUP$10.00

CLAM CHOWDER$14.00

TOMATO & ONION SALAD$16.00

WOLLENSKY SALAD$16.00

CAESAR SALAD$17.00

BABY ICEBERG SALAD$18.00

ROASTED CARROT SALAD$16.00

BUTCHER'S TABLE*

SURF & TURF FOR TWO$162.00

SIGNATURE FILET MIGNON 10 OZ$65.00

COFFEE & COCOA RUBBED FILET 10 OZ$68.00

FILET OSCAR 10 OZ$91.00

GORGONZOLA CRUSTED FILET 10 OZ$78.00

TWIN PETIT FILET MIGNON$58.00

VEAL CHOP$70.00

CHICKEN ROULADE$32.00

BONE-IN RIB EYE AU POIVRE 26 OZ$76.00

USDA PRIME CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE CUTS*

USDA PRIME DRY-AGED PORTERHOUSE FOR TWO - 42 OZ$195.00

SIGNATURE USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN RIB EYE 28 OZ$105.00

CAJUN MARINATED USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN RIB EYE 28 OZ$107.00

USDA PRIME DRY-AGED T-BONE 26 OZ$92.00

USDA PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN NEW YORK CUT 21 OZ$90.00

USDA PRIME BONELESS NEW YORK STRIP 16 OZ$80.00

AMERICAN WAGYU*

SWINGING TOMAHAWK RIB EYE$270.00

WAGYU PORTERHOUSE FOR TWO$270.00

LONG BONE WAGYU FILET$158.00

WAGYU NY STRIP$150.00

WAGYU MANHATTAN CUT$99.00

WAGYU FILET MIGNON$98.00

WAGYU FLAT IRON$78.00

FRESH CATCH*

CHILEAN SEA BASS$50.00

SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA$50.00

SEARED NORWEGIAN SALMON*$44.00

STEAK ENHANCEMENTS

CAJUN RUB$3.00

COFFEE & COCOA RUB$3.00

BEARNAISE SAUCE$5.00

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE$5.00

BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE$8.00

GORGONZOLA CRUSTED$10.00

ROASTED BONE MARROW$12.00

MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)$19.00

CLASSIC & NEW SIDES

TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE$20.00

CREAMED OR SAUTEED SPINACH$14.00

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$16.00

ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE$15.00

WHIPPED POTATOES$12.00