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Address:
956 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10012

Neighborhood:
Midtown East

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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The Smith - Midtown Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.thesmithnyc.com
Email: info@thesmithnyc.com
Phone: (212) 644-2700
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday: 5:30pm - 12:00am, Wednesday - Thursday: 5:30am - 1:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 2:00am; Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Brian Ellis
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please contact the restaurant for all catering inquiries.
Private Party Facilities: The private dining room can be booked for private sit-down dinners for up to 70 people and cocktail parties for up to 95 people.
Private Party Contact: May Cohen (212) 966-3250

Getting there

Cross Street: 51st Street
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.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.

A word from The Smith - Midtown

A casual American Brasserie with two upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, and The Smith Midtown. Utilizing local products and purveyors, the breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner, menus feature a selection of familiar bistro dishes. Signature dishes at both locations include… Crispy Fried Calamari "Brooklyn Style," Pot of Mussels with perfectly cooked hand cut fries and four different cuts of char broiled steaks.

The Smith offers an elaborate menu of classic and signature cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs. Seven local hand crafted beers are available on tap and a selection of 20 wines are available by the glass or carafe, as well as a hand selected bottle list. Guests go to The Smith for all occasions –a drink after work, a quick bite before a movie, a business dinner, or to celebrate a birthday. Offering private event rooms, both locations are perfect for everything from corporate functions to baby showers.Continued

The Smith - Midtown

3.8

637 $30 and under restaurant

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623 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

623 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(330)
hot spot(271)
neighborhood gem(262)

vibrant bar scene(237)
great for brunch(213)
fit for foodies(166)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (623)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was fine. Noise was RIDUCULOUSLY loud and annoying. If you are looking for a quiet place to eat, don't go there! My ears were ringing when we left.

Another annoyance was the fact that the hostess wouldn't seat a party of 5 even though everyone except the 5th person was there! Did I mention that the restaurant was completely empty? Anway, that is just something that will make me tell folks not to go there. I certainly wont go back."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We ordered a pot of Mussel

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We ordered a pot of Mussel and it was yummy! The place was packed by 12:30pm, but it might be a perfect for business lunch also. I would like to try the dinner time next."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We had a reservation for 4

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a reservation for 4 people but were asked to wait for nearly 30 minutes because they were crowded and overbooked their tables."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not the best food. I had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Not the best food. I had the Trout Milanese and my friend had the Chicken Pot Pie. Good basic food, but nothing to write home about. It was loud in the restaurant and had to shout to have a conversation. Vibrant bar scene and impeccable service."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved everything about it.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved everything about it. Very young atmosphere - perfect for a double date."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great addition to our neighborhood.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Great addition to our neighborhood."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The crab cake was super salty.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The crab cake was super salty. The Flat Bread was Okayed. House wine is not good, but charging $12.00 a glass. Bartender serving wine on a small water glass. I asked to
change to a wine glass! Instead of giving a new Glass of wine on a proper wine glass,
he pour the wine from the water glass on to the wine glass right in front of me. !! Wow. !! Classy !!!
My friend has a burger, and he said it was okayed."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sorely needed brunch spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Sorely needed brunch spot in the Midtown East/ Sutton Place area, I had the Mushroom Herb Omelet. Really excellent flavor. My wife had Red Velvet Pancakes and was in heaven. We also got a pastry basket. Generous portion with Herb Cheese Biscuit, Donuts, Chocolate Bread and a couple of Muffins. Looking forward to going back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was amazing, the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was amazing, the food, the service, the wine! All of it was so so good and at a reasonable price point"

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my new favorite spots

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of my new favorite spots in the area. Will definitely be returning soon for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks! Try the spaghetti - it's ridiculous."