Did a 12 course w wine tasting. An absolutely incredible service and dining experience. 5+ stars

Got to experience this Michelin star restaurant for my 30th. Every dish was more beautiful than the last. Very much a textural rollercoaster but we so enjoyed every dish. Service was perfectly timed and the space was modern but warm. If you have the chance to try their tasting menu do so!

My husband and I booked this reservation in December because it was our Christmas gift to one another. It is located in the Fulton market area so the parking garage was about a 3 minute walk to the restaurant so it was very convenient. Upon arrival they took our coats and seated us right away. We were greeted at our table quickly as well with a very friendly waiter that asked where we were from. Since this is a 3 start Michelin restaurant, people come from all over so we are very lucky to have it in our city! The restaurant was tastefully decorated with a very homey, dim, fireplace in a cold night vibe. The kitchen was open and all of the chefs were working in their stations. It was calm and well organized. I got the wine pairing with my food and my husband ordered the old fashioned (which was made with their own ingredients) and it was awesome. He also had another drink that was also very good. Every detail was on point with the plating, the utensil choice, and the unique blend of flavors and ingredients. We had some of the best and unusual tasting food dishes that we would have never thought would work together. One of the desserts was a Carmel truffle custard thing and I don't know how it worked, but it was great! The staff was very knowledgeable about every dish and where everything was sourced. Their sommelier was also very knowledgeable which is something you would expect from a high end restaurant like this. It was an amazing experience for anyone that lives in the Chicago area and anyone visiting that loves artfully crafted cuisine! The dishes were so beautiful that sometimes I didn't want to eat them! They definitely deserve the 3 start status!

TLDR: absolutely blown away by the sheer creativity, flavors and unique-ness of Smyth. Though I usually don't love three star restaurants, Smyth stood above and beyond any I've been to. I will be thinking about this meal for a long long time. And I fully disagree that Alinea is better- it is creative but the flavor isn't all there, Smyth was definitely our #1 of the two no competition. SETTING: made a reservation for a Tuesday night at 8pm while visiting from NY. Walking into the restaurant it is a huge space with a relaxed ambiance - exposed wood adds warmth throughout the space and the bustling kitchen is filled with energy. I love the music they play as it is not classic fine dining music but adds to the more youthful / less staid ambiance of Smyth. FOOD: I don't think I can possibly due justice to the explosion of flavor, texture and creativity we experience through every. Single. Course we had here, so I will just say, Smyth was my favorite Michelin starred experience EVER. Every single dish worked, every single item carefully thought through and prepared. I have no doubt as to why and how Smyth has risen to the acclaim it has. SERVICE: service of course was perfect. The team did not miss a beat. Everyone was warm and welcoming and the sommelier was very helpful with suggestions. VERDICT: someone give me another reason to go visit Chicago soon so I can come back and dine here!!

I don't even know why I'm writing a review for this place. It stands on its own and doesn't need me to tell them just how amazing they are. I'm only sharing a couple pictures so that the surprise is not ruined. The open kitchen concept is always a cool idea because you feel like you're coming over to a friend or family's house for dinner. This place is upscale and casual at the same time. I think the wood interior brings the homey cozy relaxed vibe. But the food is absolutely not something you'll get at your parents' house. That's for sure. I was extremely impressed with how they combined umami and sweet flavors in multiple dishes. I am so happy I was able to try this place and it was worth every penny. Even their utensils were carefully crafted to fit the dishes. This is an upscale restaurant where you can relax and enjoy yourselves without the stuffiness. If you're a foodie in Chicago, a must try!!

An over the top dinner last night at Smyth! Superb service in a beautiful modern dining room. The kitchen is open and you can hear the chefs chant together as they prepare various courses. Service is impeccable and the food is too. I've posted the menu as well as photos of some of the different course and wine pairings. A really tremendous evening.

I won't share any more photos not to spoil the menu! The food, service and ambiance is as you'd expect at this level, top notch. Left the place satiated and not "stuffed" or "underfed" The service is extremely good. The staff follow the high end luxury dining rules to a tee. Very knowledgeable about their wine paring as well as the reason behind why the pairing was made, what to pay attention to and the general history of the wines. Overall a very memorable experience.

Dropbox hosted an exclusive round table dinner with some professional from the AEC industry. We were seated in the private dining section on the lower level. The restaurant is cozy & classy! The event had a prefixed menu with a variety of fabulous dishes. Most dishes were meat forward, but the staff at the restaurant were very considerate to get me vegetarian dishes. The vegetarian dishes were flavourful! Cocktails: CITI-DILL-08 & Loyalist old fashioned were just fabulous and a must try!

I'm not gonna go over every course for this 3 Michelin experience, but I did provide a pic of the menu I was lucky enough to try if you want to see all of the courses. I really enjoyed myself at Smyth. We did do the chef's table. The vibe of the whole restaurant was great down to the lighting level, the warmth of the wood tables, and the 80's music being softly pumped in the background. The service was impeccable. They run a very tight and orderly brigade. I didn't do a wine pairing, but the old fashioned I had was amazing. If I was to highlight my 3 favorite moments, they would be: 1). MAINE UNI & MAMEY SAPOTE. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were so original (for me) to be used with Uni that I was transfixed. 2). CRAB SOUP. I watched my partner have a Ratatouille moment the second she raised the cup to her mouth and smelled the seaweed. She grew up on the northern coast of California and I could see her lost in nostalgia. Her eyes teared up as this became an emotional experience for her. 3). LEMON LEAF & BEESWAX PARFAIT. The beeswax foam dries into what looks like a sponge. Very playful and very delicious. This was a very special experience. I would def come back.