The Smith - Midtown

4.7

8167 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 238 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

What 8,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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.

8,168 Reviews

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Suzi
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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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kim
New York City
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Maike
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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Michael
New York City
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 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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Ronald
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 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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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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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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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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Lawrence
New York City
235 reviews
vip
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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john
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and quick responsive service in an environment conducive for intimate or private dining and discussions.
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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 8167 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 238 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

The Smith - Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 8,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Smith - Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Smith - Midtown restaurant rated?

Is The Smith - Midtown currently accepting reservations?

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