West Loop, Chicago · American
Two-Michelin-starred nature-inspired tasting menu by John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — hyper-seasonal courses with foraged ingredients
Can’t get a reservation at Smyth? We monitor Tock around the clock. When a table opens, you get an email with a direct link to book.
Two-Michelin-starred nature-inspired tasting menu by John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — hyper-seasonal courses with foraged ingredients. As a Tock restaurant, Smyth uses a prepaid ticketing model — you purchase your experience upfront, and cancellations release tickets back into the pool. Cancellations are the most reliable way to get a table — which is exactly what we monitor.
Smyth releases reservations 60 days in advance around 11 AM CT. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.
Buy tickets on Tock when they release. The connected cocktail bar The Loyalist (downstairs) serves an excellent cheeseburger and has walk-in availability.
Smyth uses Tock's ticketed model — you pay upfront when booking. Cancellations mean refunded tickets become available, so they go fast.
With Pro, set alerts for multiple date ranges at Smyth to maximize your chances of landing a table.
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Set up a ReservationFinder alert for Smyth. We monitor Tock around the clock and notify you instantly when a table opens — whether it's a new release or a cancellation. You can then book directly on Tock.
Smyth is one of Chicago's most sought-after restaurants — two-michelin-starred nature-inspired tasting menu by john shields and karen urie shields — hyper-seasonal courses with foraged ingredients. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.
Smyth typically releases reservations 60 days in advance, usually around 11 AM CT. However, cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear on Tock.
Smyth uses Tock for reservations. Note that Tock uses a prepaid/ticketed dining model, so you purchase your reservation upfront. ReservationFinder monitors Tock and sends you a direct booking link when availability opens.
With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: buy tickets on tock when they release. the connected cocktail bar the loyalist (downstairs) serves an excellent cheeseburger and has walk-in availability. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.