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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8306 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 138 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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

  • Location
    956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
  • Phone number
    (212) 644-2700
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–23:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 8,306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

8,306 Reviews

  1. Jess

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Anna VIP

    Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Lawrence

    New York City251 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Julie VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. Linda VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious as always. There were several large parties there and it was very noisy. I asked the hostess to move us and she did. Very accommodating. But it was still pretty noisy. But offset by the good food!

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  7. Genie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambiance. It was my first time at this location.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was so noisy. We couldn’t hear the conversation. It’s a bustle restaurant I get it, but it was just a little too noisy for me.I’ll

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  9. Brett

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers at the Smith are amazing. My mother has a shrimp allergy and they handled it so well. Every time I go there I’m super impressed with the staff. One of my favorite spots.

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  10. Lawrence

    New York City251 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, brunch at The Smith Midtown was outstanding. Our server, Michael C., constantly paid attention to our every need. His efforts are greatly appreciated.

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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 8306 OpenTable diners.

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 138 times today
Google Map for The Smith - Midtown

956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 644-2700
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–23:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ellis
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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