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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8311 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 166 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 644-2700
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, visit us at thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room can be booked for private buffet dinners, seating up to 45.
  • Private party contact
    May Cohen: (877) 925-4901
  • Location
    956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    51st Street
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
  • Public transit
    The closest subway stops are the 4 & 6 train at 51st and Lexington Avenue or the E & M train at 53rd & Lexington Avenue.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 8,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith - Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" consistently praised by patrons. Known for its "amazing mac and cheese" and "perfectly cooked burgers," it's ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The lively atmosphere can be noisy, but the "attentive staff" and diverse menu make it a "must-stop" in NYC.

8,311 Reviews

  1. Vincent

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just sensational, great atmosphere, fantastic epicurean American fare and terrific, thoughtful staff. Plus the bar has a great vibe while waiting for seating.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful! Everything we ordered was delicious. A lovely evening.

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  3. Foodie

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food yummy, our waiter Faso sorry if mistake but he was lovely. Manager and chef very attentive. We all had a great time.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and excellent service. I would recommend the restaurant.

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  5. Jess

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were good. The service was a bit off. Think the server forgot to put in an order of starter donuts that we ordered for dessert. Overall lunch and service was good.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the restaurant team was very accommodating with honoring my request for a table in a quiet part of the restaurant. The food and service was great and we had another wonderful experience. Look forward to our next great meal and experience. Thank you.

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  7. Anna VIP

    Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely neighborhood pub. The food was very good. Our server, Jacob, was a delight. Will definitely come again!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy The Smith. Often go for a late lunch, 2:30. It’s emptied out from the lunch crowd and is much much quieter. Food is good and attentive service.

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  9. Lawrence

    New York City251 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the food at The Smith Midtown. Our server today, Zach G, did an excellent job.

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  10. Julie VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appreciate that no matter how busy, they remain attentive and accommodating around special requests and allergies!

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FAQs

The Smith - Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 644-2700.

The Smith - Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 8311 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 166 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith - Midtown

956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    51st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
  • Public transit
    The closest subway stops are the 4 & 6 train at 51st and Lexington Avenue or the E & M train at 53rd & Lexington Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 644-2700
  • Catering
    The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, visit us at thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room can be booked for private buffet dinners, seating up to 45.
  • Private party contact
    May Cohen: (877) 925-4901
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