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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8177 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 165 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

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What 8,177 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith - Midtown offers a vibrant NYC dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Known for its delectable mac and cheese and perfectly cooked burgers, it's a "must-stop" for visitors. The atmosphere is lively, though noise levels can be high. Ideal for brunch, with "fun cocktails" and a diverse menu.

8,177 Reviews

  1. John

    San Antonio

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great waitstaff. Love that you get still and sparkling water on the table as soon as you sit down. And we were brought bread right away, too. To balance the praise, the food took a long time to arrive after we ordered it but was excellent when it arrived. We enjoyed the roasted salmon, the burger of the day, and the Smith Steak (flat iron with green peppercorn sauce).

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  2. Kaia

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server saw it was my birthday when she checked my ID and brought me a cake and candle to blow out! It was such a little thing but it was so kind and I really appreciated it

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  3. Anita

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delight -- from the warm welcome we got on arrival, to super-attentive and knowledgeable service, to delicious food. The bread was so fresh and tasty, it didn't need the butter provided; the drinks were delectable, and everyone's entrees -- steak to salad to gnocchi -- were perfect. Top that off with the sticky pudding split among the four of us, just the capper we needed.

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  4. Kacie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great as was the service. Family friendly and great food as well!!

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  5. Lawrence

    New York City

    236 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    236 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Strongly recommend for your visit.

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  6. Mary

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner at The Smith has become a family tradition when all of our cousins get together from around the country. The food and service are consistently excellent, and I particularly appreciate the staff's graciousness in accommodating the special needs of some members of a group.

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  7. Ashley

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food, service and ambience! Have been many times and will continue to.

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  8. Robert

    Orlando

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit whenever travel to midtown. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Delicious good.

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  9. Suzi

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food. Very family friendly

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  10. kim

    New York City

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Normally I have no problems here. This visit our service was a bit disjointed and not the best. Food was good. The noise level is insane and very hard to hear each other or the waitstaff.

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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 8177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 165 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith - Midtown

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
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