The Smith

It's new, it's loud and it's packed. Those attributes alone may appeal to diners who want to avoid FOMO. The Smith is a a NYC import that many Chicagoans and visitors have welcomed into its adopted home in River North. The Smith's Chicago menu offers city-specific items such as cast-iron cooked pizza, in addition to the eatery's staples like Smitty's Spicy Fried Chicken, Ricotta Gnocchi with truffle cream, steaks and nightly specials: think fish tacos, lobster night, and Prime rib. Some of The casual brasserie's unique items include smoked whitefish tots and vegetable bibimbap. Bartenders employ small-batch and local liquors, seasonal produce, and house-made syrups in the boozy libations. Happy Hour in the bar (everyday) is wildly popular with $1 oysters, snacks, cocktails on tap for $8 and draft beer specials.