The Smith — Location 3
This is a continuation of The Great Chicago Oyster Happy Hour Adventure series.
The second Monday 4/11/22 stop on our list was The Smith at 400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654. This is a pretty low key location during the day with plenty of seating at the bar as well as ample tables. They run their happy hour Monday through Friday 3–6pm.
Ambience
As you walk by, this part of River North is a bit calmer than just a couple of blocks further northeast at this time of day. The location is incredibly spacious with a really nice vibe of upscale New York in Chicago. I have been to The Smith for both brunch and dinner several times before, however, their happy hour had a much more relaxed environment (their brunch is top notch with some fantastic cocktail specials! — Highly recommend). Most tables were open, but all staff members were as poised and professional as if the restaurant was packed. I really liked the interesting tile patterns throughout the restaurant that made me feel like I was transported to New York as I walked in the doors.
One of my favorite things here is the default option of both sparkling and still water, served in classy green and clear bottles. Between the openness, eclectic tiling, and air of class, this was surely a great find on this journey.
