Smyth

the best food and culinary experience of my life. was it expensive? not worth it. I would pay 10x and never regret a cent. chef shields and his team have created through their eating and atmosphere magic

the smyth delivered excellent and inventive food in a comfortable environment. eating was inventive with ingredients and flavor combinations I would not have expected. a disappointment; I felt that the service was immaculate. when we had set ourselves first, they supplied me with glittering water after I had ordered water, and the service was similarly removed from the rest of the meal. this was regrettable, especially on my expectations. still great for the special occasion and it seemed like the service for some of the other groups was more consistent.

came here for our jubilee dinner, and it was not disappointed. the kitchen even gave us a personally signed card that was a nice note.

Simple yet complex seafood dishes. The restaurant features open kitchen, which you can enjoy the show by master chefs. The atmosphere is relatively casual compared to restaurants with similar distinctions. A feel dishes are directly presented by the chef directly. I was amused when a chef said, what is better than caviars? More caviars! The presentation is simple yet the taste is rich and creative. I love the caviar, mussel and oyster.Their main course is also quite impressive. 90 day dry aged steak and plum sauced eel. I also recommend the wine pairing. It works well with food. Beverage pairing is also quite interesting.

Went there for our anniversary and had a fantastic experience. Their timing was impeccable--when we finished one plate they gave us just the right amount of time to enjoy and relax, then they brought the next one. They made a special drink for my wife and daughter. Also the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in my life! The dishes we had were unique, creative, and delicious. Very happy we chose Smyth and hope to be back soon!

We came here to celebrate a birthday and our anniversary and they had two cards waiting for us at the table. The service is equivalent to the nicest five star hotel- Lotte Hotel Seoul is what comes to mind. The courses are carefully presented and reflect innovation, beauty, complex flavors, fresh ingredients and precision. My husband did the wine pairing and really appreciated it. If you live in Chicago or are traveling here and love fine dining, make your reservation. You won’t regret it. Thank you chefs and staff for an incredible dinner. (Did not include the photos because they can’t capture the experience)

The Smyth was amazing! Beautifully crafted food and pairings that just blows your mind. And the staff, oh wow! So professional, smart and actually fun! The story and detail they provided on every course and every wine pairing made the experience unbelievable. And yet this is not a pretentious place. We especially appreciate Brittany and Max who were top notch. This is one of the best restaurants in Chicago and worth every penny! This is now my go to for every special occasion and I highly recommend to anyone who appreciates finer food.