Absolutely amazing this place did not disappoint!! I went with my friend Rachel to check this place out and everything from start to finish was delicious . The flavor in the smoked meat made the steak extremely tender. Even the little salad that they put on the plate had the tastiest dressing on it. All of the sides were very well paired with our meal as well. On the pricey side, but it was worth it.

Came here to celebrate my friends birthday. The service was on point, very attentive and professional. The interior is swanky without being stuffy or uncomfortable. Started off with the Brie Fondue (creamy brie, sauteed mushrooms, sherry, spinach, served with grilled crostini). Even though my friend is not a huge fan of mushrooms he said they were not strong in flavor and the dish was one of the best he has had. I agree. Then I had the NY Strip with garlic mashed potato. The meat was succulent and well flavored, the mashed potatoes extremely smooth and flavorful. All in all I really enjoyed my meal at Smoque and will definitely be back next time I am in the area.

We have now tried Smoque Steak for both brunch and dinner and overall, based on the dishes we have tried, I think it is a solid 4 stars. Some dishes are good, while some could use a little bit of improvement. I'll start with my brunch review. I came here with friends and we ordered a few things to try. The best thing for brunch was the lobster benedict. The lobster was perfectly cooked and I loved the pairing with the cheddar scallion biscuit. The second best thing was the shrimp and grits. I loved the flavor and the spice. The third best thing is unfortunately no longer on the menu and that was a berry french toast with a lemon sauce. Sadly, our least favorite was surprisingly the steak and eggs. For being a steak house, the steak was surprisingly underseasoned. Now for dinner. We ordered the bone-in ribeye, shrimp pasta, a side of rosemary gratin potatoes and the chocolate cake for dessert. The shrimp pasta was probably our favorite because of the spicy, buttery flavor. The steak for dinner was seasoned, but we couldn't figure out why it was so tough and chewy despite being perfectly medium well. The potatoes were addicting and I highly recommend this side. The chocolate cake was good. If you don't like coconut, then you may want to avoid it, but we loved the toasted coconut! Overall, we would be back but hoping the steak gets better.

Very different experience from the typical Chicago style steakhouse, but excellent in its own way. Steaks are sous vide, slightly smoked, then seared before plating. Temperatures were perfect (had both medium rare & medium) although don't expect dry aged, high temperature crusting or flavor. Steak frites- excellent with the chimichurri sauce. I'd suggest getting it with the sauce on the side & choosing another "steak enhancement" and use leftovers for frite dipping. New York strip- flavorful & cooked perfectly. A sauce should be selected to bump up the flavor experience, but was fine without the upgrade. Our server, Kat, was the icing on the cake. Servers can make or break a dining experience. Kat totally made it an enjoyable dinner.

I came to meet a friend. We heard great things about Smoque Steak and we're not disappointed. The evening was fantastic. Because we did not have reservations we sat at the bar. We got there at 5:00 and left at 9:00. No rush-the service was great and the food was even better. The steak was flavorful and cooked perfect. I recommend the Potato au Gratin the best in the City. And also try the mushrooms - also very good. No need to go downtown. We have a great restaurant for every occasion right on Elston.

Overall, impressive. As a pescatarian, steak houses aren't usually my first choice of dining establishment but I enjoyed Smoque Steak. We dined here with friends and I was immediately taken with the interior. It has a modern industrial feel, a departure from the dark, traditional vibe of many steakhouses. I started with the Smoqued Pineapple drink and husband the Manhattan. A lot of their classic cocktails have a twist in them. The drink read booked as a blend of sweet and spicy. It was well balanced, but I couldn't call it spicy. Husband found his Manhattan a little bland. We split the summer salad and the crab cake to start, both were excellent. The meat eaters ordered different cuts of beef for their main, all were pleased. I ordered the Lobster Grits, which is technically an appetizer as my main. I was a little surprised they didn't have cuts of fish, but there were a few pescatarian dishes. The dish was very tasty, but I would've liked to have seen the grits come out smoother. If you've had the grits at Luella's you know what I mean. We also ordered the carrots and mashed potatoes as sides. The potatoes were excellent, creamy, buttery and a little salty. The carrots were good too, but I wasn't picking up the chipotle flavor. Overall, we were happy with the experience and would come back.

Visited again. Loved it! Consistently excellent! We loved visiting with a larger party and trying nearly everything on the menu. My favorite is still the THE HANGER STEAK - 10 oz pan-seared. It's so full of flavor. Just perfect.

We love this spot! With so many steakhouses in Chicago, this one stands out for its unique offerings and reasonable prices. On this occasion, we started with their fantastic poutine. This is by far the best in the city and the marrow gravy is addictive. We also got the bread and oil which was a great. The steaks were fantastic as well. I had the bone-in ribeye and my wife had the filet. Both were perfectly cooked and their smokey flavor made them like no others. Finally, a shout out to the two bartenders and Barry - all three were super attentive, conversational and all around super friendly. Could not have had a better meal!

Stopped by for dinner on a weekday for the first time. Elegant and large dining space. I started with the Lion's Tail cocktail, which was great. The lime is a great complement to bourbon. We didn't order any appetizers. For my entree I ordered the 16oz ribeye cooked perfect pink. This was one of the best steaks I've ever ate! First of all it's a massive hunk of meat and had the perfect amount of fat. You can order enhancements like red wine reduction, butters, etc., but I didn't feel like I was missing out. For the table we shared sides of rosemary gratin potatoes, broccolini, and brussels sprouts. My favorite were the brussels with the cider glaze and bacon and the gratin potatoes. Overall, it was a great dinner with friendly service. This is definitely one of my new favorite steak restaurants in the city.