Archive caviar course at Smyth, photographed in November 2024.

Smyth

Three MICHELIN Stars · 2025 Guide

West Loop · Chicago

Seasonal tasting dinner.

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Also listed in: Over 50 Chicago

Archive caviar course at Smyth, photographed in November 2024. Navin75 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Photo details

Make this the whole evening. John Shields and Karen Urie Shields build Smyth’s changing tasting menus around seasonal ingredients, with the kitchen in view. Chicago’s only current three-star restaurant is in the West Loop, and its dinner format changes on November 5, 2026.

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Through November 4, the posted Smyth Menu is $420 per person and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. The $550 Chef’s Menu takes about 3.5 hours. Restaurant details
November change
From November 5, 2026, Smyth offers only the extended Chef’s Menu and requires full prepayment. Check the booking page for that date’s price and terms; the restaurant says further details will follow the change. Restaurant details
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Reservations open on a rolling 90-day calendar at noon Chicago time. Restaurant details
Dietary needs
The Chef’s Menu does not accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies. The standard menu has limits too, including vegan diets; ask before paying for a reservation. Restaurant details

Menu and booking details checked October 25, 2026. Prices and availability can change.

Address
177 N Ada Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL
Phone
773-913-3773
Website
www.smythchicago.com
Cuisine
contemporary tasting menu
Good to know
Michelin Three Star
Verification
Details researched October 25, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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