Mary Matulis Cavanaugh
+5
I was there with my niece and we had an amazing experience. Great view, GREAT service and the food couldn't have been better. I had a filet and lobster which was cooked to perfection and my niece also had a filet cooked exactly like she asked. Drinks were superb also.
The prices are high, but you are downtown Chicago and you pay for that.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants an awesome experience.
The 16oz Boneless Ribeye well done was excellent. Nice and juicy with no sauce needed. The steak was cooked perfectly which I usually have problems with elsewhere when asking for well done. It was no where near dry and perfectly seasoned. The Asparagus was also nice and flavorful. Even better when sitting in your plate soaking up the juices from the steak. I will definitely be back�
It's a steakhouse, so dont expect much more. They do steak and do it well. The atmosphere is great and the staff are perfect. We are not huge wine people, my partner, and I. However, they went through the wine tablet with us that had super cool programs to help select wine based on preference. For a nice steakhouse on the river, it was priced reasonably as well. The scallops were good, not fishy at all (which matters to me). However, the appetizer portion size for the cost seemed slightly inflated. 2 scallops were considered the appetizer, and it was $25. It was, however, delicious. If looking for a nice steak, some wine and to take in the river all warm inside would recommend.
Do not be fooled by the exterior, I assumed it was another Irish bar when in fact this is a fabulous restaurant. We sat outside and absorbed the amazing city feel and served by our delightful host Michelle. Very friendly and excellent knowledge of the menu and wines. The steak we had was superbly cooked and accompanied by a superb bottle of red which complimented it well (totally recommend - see pictures) The truffle chips were amazing and steak so flavoursome. Totally recommend this place for ambience , the food and lovely people hosting.
Reservations were easy to obtain & the views of the river were spectacular!
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary and everyone who we encountered was magnificent; especially our server Justin.
We were given a beautiful card and a complimentary dessert in honor of our special day, both of which were unnecessary but greatly appreciated.
I cannot wait to come back to this location the next time we’re in Chicago.
5 Star service through & through.
Smith and Wollensky is one of our go-to steakhouses in downtown Chicago. The river view is breathtaking and the steaks never disappoint! I highly recommend S&W!
The spicy shrimp appetizer over mashed potatoes was terrific, as was the clam chowder. We split a 10 oz filet, which our server offered to slice and have arrive on two plates. I would not do this again - the steak temp/doneness and texture was off. The flavor of the side of creamed corn was overwhelmed by cheese. Service was attentive and professional, and the main dining room is bright and airy at lunch with great views of the river.
Outstanding service and cuisine! We were fortunate to secure a table by the window overlooking the picturesque Chicago River. The reservation process was seamless, and the team went above and beyond in accommodating my special requests. An exceptional dining experience that I wholeheartedly recommend! 😃😃
Great service and fabulous food. Only negative was that the brussel sprouts were overly salty, everything else was excellent. Loved their digital wine menu!
Service was great, and the atmosphere was not quiet but enough to have a good time. We came here for a company dinner and they did not disappoint.
Filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the shrimp cocktail was fairly fresh. The dessert wasn’t something to write home about but the views offered where we were sitting made up the rest of the stars missing.
Damn this place is good. Never disappointed. I consider this place in my top 3 steakhouses of all time. And all 3 are tied for 1st place. If I get a chance to go here, I go. Always worth it.
the root veggies and steak were great! my cocktail was awful :/ it was disappointing to not be able to sit by the water/any windows considering we asked for one of those tables specifically when making the reservations weeks in advance. our atmosphere was pretty ruined by a couple at a nearby table arguing/cursing loudly throughout the entire meal.
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