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Smith & Wollensky Wellesley Bar - Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley, Wellesley, MA

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley

4.5
4.5
1793 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Sophisticated ambiance, classic steakhouse. For any occasion. From date nights to large celebrations, we have you covered. Stop by our Church Square location for an unforgettable meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Pepin
  • Private party facilities
    Entertain the possibilities of hosting your event at Smith & Wollensky. Whether it’s a grand reception or an intimate seated dinner or luncheon, we offer distinctive private event spaces and various menu packages to fit any corporate or social function.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Eddy: (781) 992-5155
  • Area
    Wellesley
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot, Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MBTA Commuter Rail - Wellesley Square
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,793 people are saying

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro West

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smith & Wollensky in Wellesley offers "impeccable service" and a "vibrant ambience," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "fantastic" steak and diverse menu options, with standout servers like Laurie and James enhancing the dining experience. Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and food preparation, it remains a "classic steakhouse" choice.
1,793 Reviews
  1. Lawrence

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family of 6 has diverse tastes so we sampled the variety of options, including various cuts and types of steak, lobster, and fish, as well as sides and desserts. The steaks were truly cooked to perfection, the fish exceptional and the lobster tasty. Side (truffle fries) were amazing as was the dessert (wonderful, multilayer chocolate cake that was comped as we were celebrating a birthday) and creme brûlée (truly melts in your mouth...perfect consistency) ! Bravo on the food! Service was very good, and likely perfect if you are all adults conducting some business or chatting on the side; however, with 3 teens instructed not pull out their phones, it would have been nice to have shorter gaps in service (seating to menus, menu to drinks to bread, dinner to dessert; dessert to check). A lovely meal and time; we will be back (sans teens)! Bravo!

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  2. thomas

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    every time i go here my "go to steak" costs $10 more than the previous visit.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We understand your concern about the pricing, and we sincerely apologize if it seemed higher than usual. We strive to provide the best value for our customers, and we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure this is the case. We hope to welcome you back soon for another visit, and we promise to keep the prices in line!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply awesome!!! Our waiter, James, was fantastic and truly made the experience!!! Cheers!!!
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 16 March 2025
    It's so great to hear that not only did you have a good experience with us, but it came from our staff also. we surely have a great team and this time it showed. Thank you again for your review!

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  4. David

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Thank you again for the hospitality.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 16 March 2025
    David, we are pleased to see we met your expectations

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  5. khothem VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Over all fabulous! The only thing that was good in one way, a quieter part of the restaurant, but was a part of the dining room that was brighter and a bit out of the way. Really not a huge deal as everything else was wonderful!
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thank you for your review. We want to also acknowledge that we hear you loud and clear. Let us know in the future if you like a certain part of the restaurant and we are sure to make it happen. Best!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing and ambience was vibrant. Laurie, our server, gave great recommendations and was fantastic!
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We are looking forward to bringing your next experience to another level!

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  7. Catherine

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We asked for, and were seated at, a relatively quiet table. Michael, the server, was outstanding. The food was delicious and served at a perfect pace. We had a wonderful experience.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 11 March 2025
    So very happy you enjoyed. We will always keep a pace which you want us to. Whether you have theater tickets and need to be in and out in a hour or you have the evening to yourself and just want to take it slow and enjoy every bite. Just let us know and we WILL make it happen. Thank you for the glowing review!

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  8. MaryM

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Surprised a steak house overcooked all the beef.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 11 March 2025
    Hello Mary, we certainly are sorry you thought your meat was not cooked to your liking. If you could please reach out with some more feedback as this is typically never an issue. At you leisure if you would be kind enough to enlighten us so we can address and correct any potential issue from reoccurring. Ty

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  9. Jonathan VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great option for upscale food in a less than formal setting. Definitely a special occasion option that always delivers.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 10 March 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jonathan! We're thrilled to hear that Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley is a great option for upscale food in a less than formal setting. It's wonderful to know that we always deliver for you on your special occasions. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was loud and the room we sat in kind of nondescript. Most of the food was good and nicely prepared. However I ordered salmon medium rare and it was served lukewarm, overcooked and dry. The service was good. I thought the food was overpriced but I was not surprised becases that is pretty common in steak house restaurants.
    Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyResponded on 10 March 2025
    Thanks for visiting us at Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley. We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't up to par. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that you found it overpriced and not up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the salmon and will certainly look into this matter. We're glad to hear that the service was good and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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FAQs

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 992-5150.

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley is rated 4.5 stars by 1793 OpenTable diners.

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley

583 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482

Additional information

  • Area
    Wellesley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot, Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MBTA Commuter Rail - Wellesley Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Pepin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Entertain the possibilities of hosting your event at Smith & Wollensky. Whether it’s a grand reception or an intimate seated dinner or luncheon, we offer distinctive private event spaces and various menu packages to fit any corporate or social function.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Eddy: (781) 992-5155
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