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Smith & Wollensky - New York, New York, NY

Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6
4.6
9820 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.

Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-1530
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elman Gallardo
  • Private party facilities
    The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    49th Street & 3rd Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95

    Multiple dates available
    The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95 Per Person. Calling all wine lovers! Smith & Wollensky will host Weekend Wine Dinner every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening after 8:00pm. Any appetizer, entree, and dessert, accompanied by copious amounts of wine for $95 per person

What 9,820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smith & Wollensky in New York is celebrated for its "classic steakhouse experience" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "perfectly cooked steaks," particularly the Cajun Ribeye and Porterhouse. While the bustling atmosphere can be "noisy," the attentive staff, including standout servers like Adam and Tony, ensure a memorable dining experience.

9,820 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Miami9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dining at Smith & Wollensky in New York City felt like stepping back in time to the old Steak & Ale—unfortunately, that’s not a compliment. While the atmosphere had a nostalgic touch, the food and service left much to be desired. The steak, supposedly the star of the meal, was average at best. It lacked the rich, buttery tenderness you expect from a top-tier steakhouse. The Caesar salad wasn’t any better—on par with what you’d get at a mediocre chain restaurant, certainly not worthy of a fine restaurant. But, the real disappointment was the service. From the time our order was taken, it took over 50 minutes for our entrées to arrive. Adding to the less-than-stellar experience, the restaurant was incredibly loud. Granted, it was a Saturday night during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, so a rowdy crowd was expected, but the noise level made conversation nearly impossible. Having dined at the Smith & Wollensky in South Beach, I can confidently say that location offers far better food and superior service. On the bright side, at least the bill in NYC reflected the experience—it wasn’t outrageously expensive. Ultimately, choosing this place last minute was my mistake. With so many fantastic restaurants in New York City, better planning would have led to a far more enjoyable evening.

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  2. Julie VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was being excellent! And the wine dinner is a great way to experience a piece of nyc dining history.

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  3. jorja VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love exploring New York's best steakhouses and for a long time have always returned back to Peter Luger in Brooklyn. However, we now have a new favorite: Smith and Wollensky! It is all due to the exceptional food and the SERVICE! Our lead server was Captain Tony D and to say he was incredible is an understatement. He paid attention to detail, anticipated our needs and yet also gave both my husband and me the time and space we needed to talk about just what we were going to order! We wound up enjoying the Porterhouse for 2 along with baked potato, creamed spinach and bottle of wine. It was delicious! And throughout this excellent meal, there was Tony D, warmly ensuring that everything was as we wanted it and checking in to top off our wine and just see how we were doing. The experience was incredible and we will be returning again, if nothing else to be taken care of by Tony D!!!

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  4. Kecia

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious! We delighted in the porterhouse for 2, mac & cheese, broccoli and loaded baked potatoes, all items were presented well and hot!!! No dish waits in a window or on a platform to be served here. All personnel were attentive throughout our dining experience, we will definitely return during our next visit in the very near future!

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  5. Alexandra VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic value, super tasty and stellar service! Has not lost a beat

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  6. Bog206 VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, nice food and beautiful place to stay.

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  7. Daniel

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and hospitality. Can’t wait to come back for the Cajun Ribeye.

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  8. Freddy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my son’s 16th birthday here, and it was perfect from start to finish. Our server Paulino was outstanding — attentive, friendly, and made sure my son felt special on his big night. The steaks were cooked to perfection, the atmosphere was classic NYC, and the overall experience was unforgettable. Thank you, Smith & Wollensky, for making this night one to remember. We’ll definitely be back! #SmithAndWollensky #TopNotchService #Sweet16 #UnforgettableDinner #TimeFlies #NYCFood

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  9. P-R VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Porterhouse for two seems to have gotten smaller. That’s the whole story here!

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  10. dianna

    Poconos3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table for 6 for the wine dinner which is an incredible deal! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great! Our waiter Dennis was very helpful with suggesting items and was very attentive to our needs. Art, who was not our waiter, still provided top quality service to our group as always. The staff is friendly and overly accommodating to provide the highest level of hospitality. We truly had a wonderful night and will continue to come back time and time again!

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FAQs

Smith & Wollensky - New York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 753-1530.

Smith & Wollensky - New York is rated 4.6 stars by 9820 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Smith & Wollensky - New York

797 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    49th Street & 3rd Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elman Gallardo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-1530
  • Private party facilities
    The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.
  • Private party contact
    Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554
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