West Loop's Smyth Named Among Top 5 Restaurants in North America for 2025
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Loop ·
The West Loop's culinary excellence continues to shine on the global stage as Smyth has been named North America's fourth-best restaurant in the prestigious 2025 World's 50 Best restaurants ranking. Located at 177 North Ada Street, the acclaimed establishment was also recognized as the best restaurant in the Midwest USA for 2025.
The World's 50 Best organization cited Smyth's "inventive dining with a progressive, farm-to-table approach" as the reason for its impressive position on the inaugural North American list. The restaurant is led by the talented husband-and-wife team of Karen Urie Shields and John Shields, who met working in Charlie Trotter's kitchen before opening Smyth, which features a seasonal farm-to-table tasting menu experience and has been awarded three Michelin stars for its exceptional food. What sets Smyth apart is its genuine commitment to the farm-to-table concept — the produce comes from "The Farm," a nearby growing operation with which they have a relationship. Select crops are grown specifically for the Fulton Market District restaurant, including vegetables that aren't found on menus anywhere else in Chicago.
West Loop residents and visitors seeking a world-class dining experience need look no further than their own neighborhood. The recognition reinforces the area's standing as Chicago's premier culinary destination. Local food enthusiasts interested in experiencing one of North America's finest restaurants can explore Smyth's seasonal tasting menus, which showcase the innovative partnership between ingredients, instinct, and technique that has earned this West Loop gem international acclaim.
Sources:
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/smyth-chicago-north-america-50-best-restaurants-2025/
2. https://wgntv.com/news/2-chicago-restaurants-named-best-in-north-america/