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Chicago

private events

Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with access to parking, major hotels, convention centers, and the Magnificent Mile. Located on the Chicago River at Marina City.

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A Gift for Every Guest

Reserve your holiday event* by October 31st, 2025 for any date from November 1st through December 31st, 2025, and each guest will receive a $50 bonus card* to enjoy in our restaurants between January 1st and February 28th, 2026.

This promotional/complimentary bonus card is valid for $50 off the total food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase. The card is valid from January 1, 2026, through February 28, 2026. Not valid on February 14, 2026. Full terms and conditions appear on the bonus card.

The S&W Chicago Advantage

Smith and Wollensky Chicago waterfront

• Stunning views of the Chicago River & city skyline
• Newly Renovated and expanded private spaces for both large & small groups
• Full & partial venue buyouts up to 400+ guests
• Centrally located in the heart of Chicago,
• Easy access to parking & transportation
• Complimentary secure Wi-Fi

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A/V Capabilities

Secure Wi-Fi

400+ Guest Capacity

Private Event Spaces

River North Room for private dining at S&W Chicago

River North Room

Seated Capacity: 25
Reception Capacity: 30

• Views of the city skyline, Chicago River Walk & Chicago Theater
• Intimate space with floor-to-ceiling windows, your privacy is assured
• Combinable lower-level riverfront spaces for large events of 240 seated or 400+ reception

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Bridgeview Room for private events at S&W Chicago

Bridgeview Room

Seated Capacity: 150
Reception Capacity: 200

• Newly Remodeled and enlarged
• Magnificent views of the city skyline & Chicago River Walk
• Generous space with floor-to-ceiling windows, your privacy is assured
• Combinable lower-level riverfront spaces for large events of 240 seated or 400+ reception
• Working fireplace & wall-mounted flat screen

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Venetian Room

Seated Capacity: 24

• Lower-level location ideal for meetings, your privacy is assured
• Wall-mounted flat screen

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Chicago wine room

Wine Cellar

Seated Capacity: 50
Reception Capacity: 60

• Private meeting or tasting room, your privacy is assured
• Newly renovated and enlarged
• Wall-mounted flat screen
• Surrounded by wines from our award-winning stock

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Butcher's
Table

Seated Capacity: 6

Intimate main-level space for meetings & tastings, your privacy is assured

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Private Event Menu Packages

• Three & Four Course Dinner Menus
• S&W Signature Dinner Menu
• Lunch Menu
• All-Day Conference Menu
• Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
• Hot & Cold Cocktail Stations

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Map & Location Details

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Address

318 North State Street
On the Chicago River at Marina City
Chicago, IL 60654
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