Reviews for Smyth in Chicago, IL
We enjoyed our dinner at Smyth. The place is beautiful and the staff is amiable. The tasting menu was 9 courses and foie gras... was in 4 out of those. That was disappointing. I think there are a lot more great ingredients a chef could use to create a finedining tasting menu. Read more
Best tasting menu! I like how they integrated fresh local ingredients with complicated dimensions of flavors. Dining at Smyth... was an aesthetic experience - I just wished they were booked out slower! Read more
My wife and I have eaten at many good Michelin restaurants like French laundry, Per Se, Eleven Madison Park etc, but Smyth is... not one of them. We found alot of the flavors to be conflicting. Alot of dishes had too much acidity and tartness to them. Thedessert courses were also disappointing. They somehow tasted savory, and made me want to stop at a real dessert shop after thismeal. The most offensive gesture was the 15% service charge on top of the bill. When I asked the waiter if this was the tip, hesaid no. The charge was for the kitchen staff and apron workers, so they can have a livable wage. Isn't it the job of the ownerto pay these wages, and not the customer? We were very disappointed with our experience and sadly, won't be back. Read more
I would not go nye, just go regular time for about 275 pp. nye was 375 and not worth the nearly alinea prices. I booked it... because oriole was already booked out. Standouts were foie gras, caviar, the garlic infused chocolate (wafers?), & venison. Thefoie gras with seaweed was a good combo. Other: The mussel and king crab were too small portion and just okay. As a big seafoodlover, i wasnt as impressed with these. Meh: was told would have menu emailed but its been days and still not receive. Itshouldve been available while dining since it was difficult to hear the details of each course with the mask and to remember itall. The white thing in the beginning, maybe mussel mousse was not flavorful and felt like eating air. Also the key lime shavedice near the end felt cheap and not what id expect to be served for fine dining. Read more
Got sick after the 3rd dish. Must've been the mussels they served. Had to be excused and the challenge to keep everything down... was behind closed doors. Had high expectations from this restaurant based off the reviews but anyone that serves venison withchocolate infused fois Gras should be banned from the food industry. Poor textures and monotone colors. Not sure why thereneeds to be a sweet component with every dish either. My lobster does not need raspberry infused foam on top. Service was goodbut food overall was lackluster at best. Goodluck. Read more
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 thechef directly. I was amused when a chef said, what is better than caviars? More caviars! The presentation is simple yet thetaste is rich and creative. I love the caviar, mussel and oyster.Their main course is also quite impressive. 90 day dry agedsteak and plum sauced eel. I also recommend the wine pairing. It works well with food. Beverage pairing is also quiteinteresting. Read more
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 wifeand 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! Read more
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 andreflect innovation, beauty, complex flavors, fresh ingredients and precision. My husband did the wine pairing and reallyappreciated 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) Read more