Smoque Steak

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   Monica

   VIP

   Chicago

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on September 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, service, drinks, ambience were all amazing. Were very sad to see this place close.
   

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   Sonia

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on August 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been to smoque Steak 3 times, and I always leave satisfied. I was devastated to hear they would be closing. Still doesn't feel real. This was becoming one of my fave spots. I still have hope that one day I'll hear some good news that they've returned, but for now, I'll stay with my fond memories of their delicious food.
   

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   Edward

   VIP

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing steaks, food overall is excellent, servers are lovely people.
   

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   Ryan

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent and staff was great by accommodating dietary restrictions for my son. The portion size was a nice value.
   

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   Corey

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best restaurant in the city, we will miss it dearly.
   

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   Timothy

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible meal and great casual ambiance. So sorry they are closing down.
   

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   Carol

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was as delicious as the first time we dined here. The staff was very attentive and respectful. So sorry to hear that they are moving to a special events venue only.
   

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   Denise M

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an exceptional server, Brittany. The food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Shareable summer salad and crab cake was a delight for starters. The 8 oz prime steak was 5 stars. Sides (broccolini, carrots, rosemary potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, fried green tomatoes) were so tasty: freshly prepared, well seasoned and with generous portions. Mango passion fruit sorbet was a palate cleanser and a pleasure. The wine list was respectable. We started with a lovely sparkling Cava, had a full bodied Cabernet with dinner and were tempted by a port or sherry with desert but stuck with the cab which nicely complimented the drunken chocolate cake. This was our first visit and we were impressed with ambience, attentiveness and quality. Special mention to proprietor Barry for taking time to check in with us during our meal and to explain their new business model starting next week with a focus on catering, celebrations and special events. We are looking forward to visiting them again for their seasonal special events.
   

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   Daliah

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on August 22, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I wasn't going to write a review but since I've been prompted twice, I'll go ahead. This restaurant is closing next week. We received a $200 gift card to this restaurant last month and when we discovered this, beat feet to get in. Very clear to see why they are closing. Maybe because it's just hard to find good help these days? It was clear that the management was involved and at attention. But the front of the house experience was just poor from beginning to end. We arrived at 7.45 for an 8pm reservation and were invited to sit at the bar. No one came to us for over five minutes and we waited 10 mins for drinks. When our drinks finally came, the person who took my drink order said, you ordered a martini on the rocks, right? We finally sat down at 8.10 at a 2-top, despite a more comfortable 4-top nearby at which no party was sat for remainder of the evening. The person who poured water looked like she couldn't wait to get out of there. It took at least 10 mins for our server to come to our table. She had an awesome personality, but no serving skills. We finally had our appetizer by about 8.40, which took all of 10 mins to eat. You can't go wrong with bone marrow and they even brought potato chips since I'm GF. By 9pm, we asked for our salads because we were starving. They brought them at about 9.05 and then brought all our food at 9.10. There was a big conversation about this near the kitchen among the staff. At 9.20, again, server was nowhere to be found. We asked a different server to please get us our dinner. By this time the restaurant was almost empty. Lots of the staff standing around chatting. We finally got our dinner 90 minutes after our reservation time. The Mediterranean chicken was delicious and my husband enjoyed his steak. The potatoes gratin were soupy but tasted good. If you're trying to rush in before they close, unless you're looking for a lengthy dining experience, save your time and your money.
   

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    Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful restaurant - my family's favorite steakhouse in the city for many reasons. The food is amazing and delicious. The Smoqued Pineapple drink is quite possibly my favorite drink in the city, I would drink ten if I could. The staff is great and the price is very reasonable. It brings back what a steakhouse should be.
    

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