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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8226 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 227 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 08:30–23:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,226 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
  • 4.3Value

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.

8,226 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Brian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. A bit on the noisy side, but to be expected mid-town during the holiday season. All-in-all, a very good experience.

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  9. Irene

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved Sal and the food was excellent, my guests loved it

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  10. Sandra

    Los Angeles

    175 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always, very consistent. My only gripe is the waiter failed to confirm if my salad order was the size salad or large size, and proceeded to put in for large order, which I wasn’t aware of until the bill came Otherwise he was very attentive. 

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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 8226 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 227 times today

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Google Map for The Smith - Midtown

956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    51st Street
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–23:00 Sat 09:30–23:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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