Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago

4.7

9276 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 93 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
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
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

ANGRY SHRIMPUS$28.00
crispy battered shrimp, spicy lobster butter sauce
CRAB CAKEUS$29.00
lump crab meat, cognac mustard, ginger sauce
TUNA TARTARE*US$26.00
cucumber salad, avocado mousse, gochujang, crispy rice crackers
SMOKED SALMON TARTARE*US$26.00
Hackleback caviar, lemon-herb aioli, apple, soft-boiled quail egg
TABLESIDE STEAK TARTARE*US$27.00
roasted bone marrow, grilled crostini
GRILLED BACONUS$25.00
Banh Mi style, pickled vegetables, fresno pepper, crispy baguette
DOMESTIC LAMB CHOP*US$38.00
pistachio crust, pea puree, mint, cilantro, pickled radish
BURRATAUS$20.00
basil and cilantro pesto, tomato chutney, crostini
AMERICAN WAGYU CARPACCIO*US$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 piecesUS$20.00
- 5 piecesUS$33.00
EAST COAST OYSTERS* (HALF DOZEN)US$22.00
CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)US$19.00
CRAB COCKTAIL
- MKT
OCTOPUS COCKTAILUS$22.00
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR TWO*US$82.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR FOUR*US$143.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR SIX*US$189.00
Maine lobster tail, crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, oysters, octopus cocktail, tuna tartare

SOUP & SALADS

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

BUTCHER'S TABLE*

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

USDA PRIME CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE CUTS*

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

AMERICAN WAGYU*

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

FRESH CATCH*

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

STEAK ENHANCEMENTS

CAJUN RUBUS$3.00
COFFEE & COCOA RUBUS$3.00
BEARNAISE SAUCEUS$5.00
HOLLANDAISE SAUCEUS$5.00
BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCEUS$8.00
GORGONZOLA CRUSTEDUS$10.00
ROASTED BONE MARROWUS$12.00
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)US$19.00

CLASSIC & NEW SIDES

TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESEUS$20.00
CREAMED OR SAUTEED SPINACHUS$14.00
SAUTEED MUSHROOMSUS$16.00
ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISEUS$15.00
WHIPPED POTATOESUS$12.00
HAND CUT FRENCH FRIESUS$10.00
TRUFFLE FRENCH FRIESUS$15.00
FRIED ONIONSUS$12.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACONUS$15.00
CARAMELIZED ONION & POTATO HASHUS$13.00
CHARRED CIPOLLINI ONION & PEASUS$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 9,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 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 an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "wonderful environment" and "delicious steaks," especially the tomahawk. The river view adds to the ambiance. Though some dishes were inconsistent, the attentive staff ensures a memorable visit.

9,276 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
Louisville4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter and staff were great. Ambiance excellent. Food…hmmm
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stacie
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Asked for waterfront table and did not get. My fiancé ordered a very expensive steak and it was as charred and over cooked. Brussels spouts were mushe. My 10oz filet was amazing and so perfect!! I love this restaurant I think my fiancé steak was just a randomly one that was not cooked well. Been here before and I would still recommend. Wait staff was amazing!!! Justin was great. Location is everything in Chicago!
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Alec
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing, the food was great, i thought that the Steak Tar Tar could have been ground down a little more to help with texture and there wasn’t much bone marrow in the marrow bone felt more like a decoration than a menu item. Other than that the food was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fabulous meal!! The service was amazing! They went the extra mile to help us celebrate two family birthdays!
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Dawson VIP
Des Moines2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Officially one of our favorite steakhouses. Very quiet which is amazing compared to Gibsons. Steaks were great and amazing staff. Try to get a table next to window.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Dawson! We're thrilled to hear that Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago is one of your favorite steakhouses and that you enjoyed our steak and amazing staff. We're also glad you appreciated the quiet atmosphere, especially compared to Gibsons. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Vivian VIP
Chicago27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food , the service and the ambiance was out of this world. They had great recommendations
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Jamie
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, waiter Brian was fabulous and so good with my 8 year old!
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the review, Jamie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our waiter,Ryan, was able to make your dining experience even more enjoyable. We always strive to make our guests feel comfortable and we're glad we could do that for you and your young one. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Angela VIP
Dallas4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was great! Food was good. Enjoyed the crab cake appetizer. The sea bass was good but missing a bit of flavor. Crème brûlée was excellent!
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Hey Angela, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our crab cake appetizer and crème brûlée! We're sorry to hear that our sea bass didn't quite hit the mark for you. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to see you again soon at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago.
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Mandi
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff made the night very enjoyable and relaxing! The food was also a 10/10. Great date night.
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bossbitch78
Des Moines15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the highlights of our mini-vacation was enjoying the delicious food created within this restaurant. Crab cakes and smoked salmon tartare .. simply beyond amazing. It's a forever favorite, and we can't wait to come back.
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, bossbitch78! We're thrilled to hear that your mini-vacation was a highlight for you. It's wonderful to know that our crab cakes and smoked salmon tartare were a highlight for you. We're honored to be a favorite and can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago.
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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 4.7 stars by 9276 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 93 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 12:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKE

WAGYU FILET MIGNON

SIGNATURE FILET MIGNON 10 OZ

STARTERS

ANGRY SHRIMPUS$28.00

CRAB CAKEUS$29.00

TUNA TARTARE*US$26.00

SMOKED SALMON TARTARE*US$26.00

TABLESIDE STEAK TARTARE*US$27.00

GRILLED BACONUS$25.00

DOMESTIC LAMB CHOP*US$38.00

BURRATAUS$20.00

AMERICAN WAGYU CARPACCIO*US$26.00

SHELLFISH

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

EAST COAST OYSTERS* (HALF DOZEN)US$22.00

CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)US$19.00

CRAB COCKTAIL

OCTOPUS COCKTAILUS$22.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR TWO*US$82.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR FOUR*US$143.00

SHELLFISH TOWER FOR SIX*US$189.00

SOUP & SALADS

CLASSIC SPLIT PEA SOUPUS$10.00

CLAM CHOWDERUS$14.00

TOMATO & ONION SALADUS$16.00

WOLLENSKY SALADUS$16.00

CAESAR SALADUS$17.00

BABY ICEBERG SALADUS$18.00

ROASTED CARROT SALADUS$16.00

BUTCHER'S TABLE*

SURF & TURF FOR TWOUS$162.00

SIGNATURE FILET MIGNON 10 OZUS$65.00

COFFEE & COCOA RUBBED FILET 10 OZUS$68.00

FILET OSCAR 10 OZUS$91.00

GORGONZOLA CRUSTED FILET 10 OZUS$78.00

TWIN PETIT FILET MIGNONUS$58.00

VEAL CHOPUS$70.00

CHICKEN ROULADEUS$32.00

BONE-IN RIB EYE AU POIVRE 26 OZUS$76.00

USDA PRIME CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE CUTS*

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

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

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

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

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

USDA PRIME BONELESS NEW YORK STRIP 16 OZUS$80.00

AMERICAN WAGYU*

SWINGING TOMAHAWK RIB EYEUS$270.00

WAGYU PORTERHOUSE FOR TWOUS$270.00

LONG BONE WAGYU FILETUS$158.00

WAGYU NY STRIPUS$150.00

WAGYU MANHATTAN CUTUS$99.00

WAGYU FILET MIGNONUS$98.00

WAGYU FLAT IRONUS$78.00

FRESH CATCH*

CHILEAN SEA BASSUS$50.00

SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNAUS$50.00

SEARED NORWEGIAN SALMON*US$44.00

STEAK ENHANCEMENTS

CAJUN RUBUS$3.00

COFFEE & COCOA RUBUS$3.00

BEARNAISE SAUCEUS$5.00

HOLLANDAISE SAUCEUS$5.00

BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCEUS$8.00

GORGONZOLA CRUSTEDUS$10.00

ROASTED BONE MARROWUS$12.00

MAINE LOBSTER TAIL (EACH)US$19.00

CLASSIC & NEW SIDES

TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESEUS$20.00

CREAMED OR SAUTEED SPINACHUS$14.00

SAUTEED MUSHROOMSUS$16.00

ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISEUS$15.00

WHIPPED POTATOESUS$12.00