Smyth · Chicago
Chicago's only three-star room, farm-driven and No. 1 in North America
Why we recommend Smyth in Chicago
Smyth is the peak of fine dining in Chicago, the work of chef-partners John Shields and Karen Urie Shields in a chic West Loop loft. It is a farm-driven, deeply personal expression of North American cooking, sourced heavily from the couple's own Kentucky farm and delivered with a precision that has made it a national reference point.
Smyth holds three Michelin stars, making it Chicago's only three-star restaurant in the 2025 Guide, and it was ranked No. 1 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 - as high as American fine dining goes right now.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
Smyth is a chic, loft-style dining room with relaxed lounge styling and an open kitchen at its heart, a space that feels refined without ever tipping into stiff. The
Address: 177 N Ada St, Ground Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
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