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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8169 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 268 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 8,169 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.

8,169 Reviews

  1. Ashley

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Suzi

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. kim

    New York City

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. Maike

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was better. Everything takes quite long, forgetting sides, glasses, silverware. Service disappeared regularly, so it was not convenient to order another round of drinks. Really depends on where you are seated. Other than that, still a good place, even with higher prices.

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  5. Michael

    New York City

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. Service very poor. It wasn't packed for brunch when we arrived, but they seemed overwhelmed. A manager came over to check as to why we had no drinks or coffee and we explained that we had ordered quite a while ago. The kitchen was very slow with confusion about what omelet was what when they arrived to the table. The noise level is high due to the all-tile interior. All that being said, I'd give it another try.

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  6. Ronald

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were both fantastic. Even during the busy Sunday morning brunch hour the host managed to seat us promptly and our waiter took our drink orders almost immediately.

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  7. Elizabeth

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Caesar salad and lovely staff. Always a pleasure! Thanks!

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  8. Donna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. I love eating here because the food is always good and the staff makes you feel so welcome as soon as you walk in the door. The waiters are pleasant and always make sure you're happy with your meal.

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  9. Friedrich

    Naples

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice casual lunch place. It was disappointing that they stopped serving eggs Benedict after 11:30 am. Management needs to put more attention on cleanliness, especially the ladies bathroom. (No toilet paper in any of the stalls!)

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  10. Lawrence

    New York City

    235 reviews

    5.0

    235 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our breakfast was excellent. Service, as usual, was the best.

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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 8169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 268 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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