B. Smith's Restaurant RowSouthern Fried Chicken DelightfulOrdered the Southern Fried Chicken and substituted home fries for the waffle. Cleaned my plate as did my fellow diners who ordered the same dish. One of us did have the waffle combination--he's was from the South.6/9/2013 12:00:00 AMVery Hospitable & accomodatingI enjoyed B Smith Restaurant. I had a dinner engagement and I was running late. Once I got to the restaurant, they accommodated me and my dinner guest immediately. they gave us a table and served us right away. we didn't have to wait a long time for the waiter which was really good. Food is always excellent and the service is great.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ExperienceI was there with a group pre-Motown show. The food was very good as well as the service. Great atmosphere and can always count on great food!6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMThe three of us thoroughlyThe three of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. The service was excellent. Would not hesitate to return again.6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMawesomefrom the time we walked in the staff was excellent. we was out to see motown on bway the staff was concerned when our show was going to start so we can have our food timely and get to the show on time. we met Ms B..Smith what a beautiful friendly lady. just an awesome place from food to staff.6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was excellent, serviceFood was excellent, service was great. A very nice touch when Ms. Smith greets all in the restaurant,6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMTastes Like MoreMy latest trip to B. Smith's came after seeing Motown The Musical. I was celebrating my birthday with my wife, my cousin and her fiance'. The show was great and the meal was just as memorable. It's not too often that you remember eating a salad, but the Spinach Salad with Bacon was one I will definitely remember for a long time. I went with the salmon that I remembered from a previous trip and my wife had the chicken and waffles. After she gave me a bite from her plate, I will be having the chicken and waffles next time (not that there is anything wrong with the salmon). The best part of this particular visit had to be bread pudding. OMG. As my cousin and I say, it tastes like (I want) more. We will be back. Always a good time.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AMTheatre night outMy friend and I had a girls night out by seeing a Broadway play and eating dinner. We selected to eat at B.Smith's. Reservations were made for 6:30pm. We arrived on time and was seated immediately. Our server was young, professional but a bit slow. She took our order which was both from the Prix fixed menu. I had the fried chicken and waffle. Absolutely delicious. The chicken was so moist and seasoned. My friend had the crispy salmon which she enjoyed as well. The food was a bit slow coming out which in turn didn't allow us time to have our dessert there. Overall great time and would revisit.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMRecommendedHad a great brunch. Fresh squeezed OJ for mimosas, calamari and catfish were excellent. Fried green tomatoes were just ok ... but I have had the best in New Orleans, so I haven't found many great versions of this dish in New York.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyable Dining ExperienceB. Smith's is a great place for dinner before a show. I loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious!5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for pre-show dining.Great for pre-show dining. Very good food at a good price.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThumbs way up!I've always preferred the DC B Smith restaurant, but on my third visit to the Manhattan venue, I must say that it was a great experience. The three of us enjoyed our meals; we didn't experience the snootiness that we've noted there on past occasions. We were especially thrilled to have B. Smith drop by our table for a brief visit. I was also happy that we were able to get a reservation with plenty of time to make it to the theater.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Place to DineThis restaurant for me was great, we were seated on time. The empoyees were extremely friendly. We even had the pleasure of meeting the owner and her husband, who were so down to earth and pleasant. My friends and I travel from Connecticut on my birthday every year just to hang out at this restaurant and have not been let down. I have been doing this for the past 5 years on 05/24/ and it was so nice to meet the owner and take photos on my 49 birthday.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMMy friend and I both orderedMy friend and I both ordered the BBQ ribs which were very tender and tasty. Happy hour prices and selection are impressive5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food - got to try shrimpGreat food - got to try shrimp and grits for the first time. Fried green tomatoes were delicious and my husband had cat fish which was really tasty.5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAbsolutely delightful❤What an enjoyable, refreshing restaurant! The tables & seating were perfect, the service was impeccable, the food was perfect and to top it all off, how gorgeous is B. Smith in person...lovely with a personality to match❤ and her husband was so great to meet...open and receptive to us and all the guests....just like B.
Thank you so much. We will all be back again and again and again5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMHard wafflesI took my mother for Mother's Day brunch and I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was excellent, but the waffles were hard and very difficult to cut up. I want able to eat the entire waffle portion because it was so hard around the edges.
The dessert was wonderful. My mom and I both had the bourbon bread pudding. I would recommend the restaurant, just not the waffles.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was ok. It was justThe food was ok. It was just ok, the fried chicken was a little too done & very small pieces as i got chick and waffles which should have consisted of 3 wings at least, but I got some unknown parts. The rest of my food was ok. I guess that I expected more. The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMB. Smith On Site in New YorkThe food and service was excellent. The staff made sure we were out in time for out show.
B. Smith and her husband were present and interacted with all of the guest.
B. Smith took photos with her guest also5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMearly Mother's Day celebrationmy family went to B. Smith's after a show to celebrate Mother's Day (both Mom and Sister). This is not my first time and once again we all had a wonderful delicious meal. Ample portions with excellent flavor.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe quality and variety ofThe quality and variety of the menu items remains high even after many years in business.
Waitstaff always accomodating and friendly.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe always feel comfortableWe always feel comfortable at B. Smith's. It's a great place to have a delicious meal with your family & friends.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely and helpful we ordreredLovely and helpful we ordrered from the Motown prix fix and ran out of time for dessert, they gave us a reciept to return after the sho it was perfect
Will keep coming back4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIf you like Southern CookingIf you like Southern Cooking you will love this venue.
They have a Prix Fix Dinner for $35 which gives you a nice sample of their dishes.
Large Bar and the drinks are expensive but at least they don't measure them with one ounce tumblers. As a Restaurant Row eatery they are convenient for Pr-Theater dining;BUT only if you have the taste for down home Southern Cooking.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMA favorite of mine, especiallyA favorite of mine, especially with the 20% theater discount.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWe always enjoy B. Smith'sWe always enjoy B. Smith's when we visit NY. Especially love the bread pudding.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMFriendly StaffGreat for pre-theatre dinner. The Staff at B Smith is friendly and caters to your need4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThe bartender was amazing!The bartender was amazing! All I had to do was tell him what flavors I enjoy and he created a wonderful afternoon beverage!4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMas always the food was deliciousas always the food was delicious and the service efficient and friendly.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMTried the fried chicken andTried the fried chicken and waffle. Chicken was overdone. Waiter was exceptional.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMOur favorite pre-theater spot!Our favorite pre-theater spot! Food is always sooooo good. Pre-fix theater menu has excellent choices, including the infamous bread pudding. Nice that Ms. Smith was there and visited with every table. What a treat to see and chat with her!4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMElegantpleasantly calm & quiet atmosphere, perhaps because there were not too manypatrons on this particular day. Crab cakes & tossed salad well done & my friend enjoyed the steak sandwich. The melon tones of the decor are also restful. B. Smith herself stopped by to see how we were doing, which was a nice touch. Definitely a good pre-theater choice!4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMOff to the theater!We chose B. Smith's for its proximity to the theater and by previous reputation. Service was friendly and efficient. Just what you want for a pre-theater lunch. Food was well prepared and seasoned appropriately. Nice to have the availability of both the prix-fixe and the regular breakfast/brunch menu. Very pleasant experience.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is my second time goingThis is my second time going to B.SMith. I was enjoying a romantic date on this evening and I had a wonderful time... The service was outstanding the food was great and the atmosphere is great... Definitely recommended!!!!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was great to eat at B.It was great to eat at B. Smith's. The food was great and the service was awesome. My 11 yo son and his buddy were able to find somehting on the menu to eat. It is a little more expensive than I would traditionally do, but it was worth it. Bonus - B. Smith was there and came by tables to ensure we were doing OK.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMA better menu. Too many southern down home dishes. This restaurant is in NYC and and food choices should reflect that. Our server was outstanding.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMReally enjoyed our brunchReally enjoyed our brunch on Saturday.Lots of good choices if you're into breakfast.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMMy girlfriend/coworker andMy girlfriend/coworker and I enjoyed ourselves immensely; especially beginning our appetizer with a glass of Zinfindel; the meal was superb & the desert was mouthwatering.
It was not our 1st time there, but I can say it definitely will not be our last.
We enjoyed speaking with B. Smith too.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our third and mostThis was our third and most wonderful trip to b's......Our waiter was outstanding, we never waited for anything!!!!!!
The food was amazing, and as an exttra added attraction, we met B. Smith and her husband!!! They even bought our after dinner coffee.....They were very warm and friendly, not to mention, a beautiful couple!!!
We had the pre theatre specials and they did not disappoint, very good value, the chicken and salmon done to perfection!!
Can't wait to go again!!!!!!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMCan't get enough...I love this restaurant!!!!!!! I can't wait to return.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed meeting B Smith andEnjoyed meeting B Smith and Husband........Food was great!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMUpscale soul food in a pretty,Upscale soul food in a pretty, comfortable venue. They have a nice variety, albeit not many items on the menu. They do, however, have some great specials to add to the short list. The food was tasty, with generous, yet not overwhelming, portions. They aren't shy with pricing...most entrees in the $30 plus range...which for chicken, fish and chips, etc. seemed a bit high.
The staff was friendly and efficient.
I would definitely return.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMService and food were moreService and food were more than I expected. Pricing was very reasonable.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMOne is always happy when leavingOne is always happy when leaving B. Smith's restaurant! The food is just as expected and the service is always disciplined and professional. The fried chicken is just like Mom made it.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMBrought friends from the UKBrought friends from the UK for their first Southern cooking experience. They were delighted!Especially enjoyed the black eyed-peas hummus and the chicken and waffles. Great service and a very reasonable and tasty pre-fixe menu.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a pretheatre dinnerThis was a pretheatre dinner with my daughters, one of whom is a vegetarian, the other who has very traditional tastes. A broader selection of veggie dishes would be great, but she was happy with the fried green tomatoes and the hummus plate. The Mac and cheese got high praise, and my salmon was perfect, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Great greens. Also, I thought the theatre was at 8, and when I realized it was 7, our waitress moved things along quickly so that we were out in ample time. Friendly ambience and staff, I would certainly recommend it.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Post-Theater DinnerSecond time dining at B. Smith's, this time late night (after 11 pm). Our server was excellent. Food was served quickly and was piping hot. Can't go wrong with the staples of comfort food --- the Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer and Macaroni & Cheese entree. The triple scoop sorbet dessert to top it all of is the perfect end. Definitely a solid post-theater choice for a yummy, unrushed dinner.1/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWow! B. Smith's was just fabulous!Wow! B. Smith's was just fabulous! The dining experience was delightful. The service is very attentive and capable. The food was simple, superb and just great. Everyone should make the effort to enjoy B. Smith's before the theatre or for special occasions.12/15/2012 12:00:00 AMGreat Food Served FancyI like simple but crave ambience; this place offers both!8/4/2012 12:00:00 AM