Smith's Public House

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   Lisa

   VIP

   New York City

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the atmosphere! We were seated at a small table with velvety chairs in the big room with the fireplace. Very cozy. Our waiter was attentive. Love that they serve Josh red wine. We both ordered the NY strip steak. It was ok. Mediocre at best. Ordered the baked cookie with vanilla ice cream. Delicious.
   

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   Sherry

   New York City

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 5 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Cozy restaurant in Cohoes downtown area. Parking was good. Seating was quick. Service and food delivery was very, very slow. Place was decorated for Christmas, so the atmosphere was cozy and festive. Very old inside. Dark paneling and fireplace, but poor lighting, although there were overhead lights and chandeliers. We were surprised to be charged for a refill on coffee, despite purchasing drinks, 5 meals plus dessert. That left a bad feeling. Overall the experience was ok. Would choose another place next time.
   

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   Mark

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   New Years Eve is not the best time to gauge the good and the bad of any venue, we were seated promptly, slight wait. To be waited on. Cheerful ,friendly overworked server did. her best in serving, which was fine. Food quality and temperature were good, considering the crowd. Noise level was high as expected for the holidays. All in all, a good experience and will return to try again without the holiday .
   

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   John

   New York City

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Smith’s is a very good place to go for a bite to eat if you’re not looking aren’t looking for a quiet atmosphere. The atmosphere, especially in the lounge area with a fireplace and couches, is very much like an English pub. The menu is generally upscale pub food, with a nice variety of appetizers, soup/salad, sandwiches, interesting pizzas, and entrees. This time I chose the pizza with arugula and prosciutto, a very tasty combination. Others chose the hot honey chicken pizza, a marghereta pizza, a smashburger, and a soup/salad. They have a good selection of beers and cocktails too. The service was excellent, not only competent, but personable as well. Although we all enjoyed our food, the pizza crusts were a little too charred. Otherwise the rating would be 5 stars.
   

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   Anne Marie

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lunch before a show at Cohoes Music Hall. Biggest mozzarella sticks I have ever seen and they were delicious!! Espresso Martini was delicious too!
   

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   Tricia

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had reservations before a show. Even though the bar and tables were full, our service was quick- food & drinks were excellent as always. Thanks so much!
   

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   Jill

   Atlanta Metro

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a group of 10 for dinner. Service was great. Everyone enjoyed their food. Would highly recommend! A few in our group had never been to Smith’s before and said they are definitely going back!
   

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   Karen

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Very disappointed with the food. Won’t be returning.
   

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   Karen

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a cousin holiday lunch and chose this location as many years ago our Aunt used to bring us here. We had a great time and would have loved to sit by the fire!
   

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    Donna

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    went on a Saturday afternoon before a show at the Music Hall. We had made reservations and were seated promptly. The place was busy due to the weekend show but service was quick, the food was hot and prices were good. We both enjoyed a cocktail and loved the huge roaring fireplace.
    

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