The Smith - Midtown

4.7

8229 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 230 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for groups

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

What 8,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Smith - Midtown is a vibrant hub for brunch and dinners, offering "amazing food" and "great service." Known for its lively atmosphere, it's a fantastic spot for gatherings, though it can get "very loud." With a diverse menu and attentive staff, it's a "highly recommended" choice in NYC.

8,229 Reviews

K
Kelsey
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Cute restaurant and good food, unfortunately for us service was not good. Had to ask several times for multiple things, and could see that other tables were in similar situations. This was 11am on a Monday as well so not super crowded. Good if you are not in a rush at all!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They celebrated our important anniversary very well! Whole family was satisfied with their service!!!
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Valli
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Extremely loud. Our waitress was super attentive and quick. Chicken sausage arrived late and was cold
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Lawrence
New York City
242 reviews
vip
5.0
242 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Notwithstanding a very busy morning at The Smith Midtown, we had a great meal. Our service was exemplary, starting with the maitre de who seated us, and then with our attentive wait staff.
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Maryellen
Charlotte
47 reviews
1.0
47 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Beyond noisy. Messy, communal restrooms down a flight of stairs in the basement. Awful food and over-priced/limited wine options. The kind and helpful employees are the only saving grace.
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Harper
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best meal and service. Our server Michael was fantastic and made our visit so much fun. Food was delicious - chicken sandwich and Mac and cheese were our favorites. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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Jodi
Western NC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Make a reservation and you should be good to go! Smith Benedict was good- especially the home fries.
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Jennifer
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE coming to the Smith right when they open on the weekends. Nikko always takes care of us and gets us our favorite table with our young son. The staff is efficient and the food is consistent.
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Sarah
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pretty good but the medium steak was tough. Great server though!
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Jeff
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great across all fronts, highly recommend this as a lunch place.
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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 8229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 230 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

The Smith - Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 8,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is The Smith - Midtown restaurant rated?

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