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Smith & Wollensky - New York, New York, NY

Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6
4.6
8639 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.

Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 117 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Steakhouse, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 753-1530

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Elman Gallardo

  • Private party facilities

    The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.

  • Private party contact

    Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Cross street

    49th Street & 3rd Avenue

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95

    Multiple dates available
    The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95 Per Person. Calling all wine lovers! Smith & Wollensky will host Weekend Wine Dinner every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening after 8:00pm. Any appetizer, entree, and dessert, accompanied by copious amounts of wine for $95 per person

What 8,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. StephenB

    New England

    185 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    185 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Béarnaise sauce needs big improvement, mixing Hollandaise and something else doesn’t cut it.
  2. Patrick

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sehr gutes Steakhouse - der Fisch lässt sich durchaus sehen! Great experience 👍
  3. JamesTierneyTang

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience! Danny Collins always provides the best dining experience!
  4. Andrew

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We had a party of 6. We ordered the prime rib, halibut, and the scallops. Some of our food was over cooked. I know this is legendary steakhouse, but it was not the right steakhouse for us.
  5. ReneV

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    When everything was said and done, I don't believe the overall experience lived up to all the hype.
  6. robertod

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente restaurante , prime rib increíble Y los mesoneros súper amables
  7. CindyZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak ever. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
  8. JackieH

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I fortunately the soft shell crabs were inedible….soggy, greasy But the bone in filet mignon and grilled asparagus absolutely top shelf
  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Steak fillet was great, sides , mash and broccoli a little bland. Overall a good meal
  10. TopCat

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience5
    S&W is or was my favorite restaurant. We went to celebrate our anniversary. The waiter was so unimpressive. My steak was bad. I’ve always felt as if I was treated as family. Not tonight. Waiter could care less and kept trying to take our bread. Also brought my cocktail well after my husband received his. He never apologized. Told him it was our anniversary and he didn’t even wish us well. The food has always been exceptional. But not tonight. I was so disappointed. The manager said he’d make it up to me. Gave me his email. I’ll post another review if if that happens. I really want it to be better. I’ve been going for many years and always recommend it. Our anniversary was just so sad.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is the favorite nyc steakhouse for me and my partner. It’s not the suave and sexy trendy spot but it’s got that old school New York vibe. You aren’t paying more for your steak to get the shiniest, fanciest interior design but no one is skimping on the meat quality, the wines, and dessert. Came to celebrate a graduation and we had an immaculate experience.
  12. BrianB

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal in every aspect. Not had a better steak anywhere in the USA or the UK. I last ate here about 20 years ago and thankfully very little has changed. It’s expensive but I would recommend it to anyone.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    The waiter is alittle arrogant, and he told us medium in this store means medium rare
  14. BobR

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely luncheon - will be back soon - our waiter was fantastic
  15. SoCaliMan

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was good, but doesn’t live up to the hype. The steaks were humongous. If you’re into quantity, you’ll love this. But I would have rather had something smaller that was of better quality.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We took our son here to celebrate his 13th birthday and the experience was fantastic. Seafood tower, bacon, filets, cowboy ribeyes, sides, everything was great. All the steaks were executed perfectly (only the roasted brussels were a little underdone). Staff were very friendly and super attentive (and were fantastic with our 7 year old). They brought out a 3 dessert platter and sang to our son (he was a little embarrassed but it was totally worth it). Overall, this was the quintessential high end NYC steakhouse experience. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a great steak or celebrating a special occasion.
  17. KevinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service & knowledgeable waiters. Delicious steaks, perfectly cooked. Appetizers & the sides also very good. Great looking steak house also .
  18. AminaE

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to celebrates my mom's birthday. It is one of her favorite places because the wait staff are kind and accommodating, the food is outstanding - both set in a classic and modern environment. We build such great family memories here.
  19. MaryR

    New York Area

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite steakhouses in the city. There's a reason they've been around for over 45 years.
  20. HowardF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the start, we were well taken care of and got great suggestions from our server rather than up selling us. Cocktails were a little meh but the focus seems to be on their wine.
  21. ElisaP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, great ambiance but the food was not like we expected for the price. Quality was low!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect dinner and Lin is easily one of the best waiters anywhere in the US.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We love coming here. The only disappointment was the gratin potatoes. They were pretty mushy. Hash browns were excellent. Steak was excellent.
  24. StephenM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great steaks and chicken. Booths are better than tables.
  25. RobertR

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal. Cajun filet was superb. Lump crabmeat cocktail also phenomenal. Can't wait to go back.
  26. VictorL

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Use to be the best steak in town!! Please let’s get back in the race!!
  27. Kellygirl212

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Mother’s Day at Smith & Wollensky was lovely. We went for dinner. It was busy but we were seated right away. The service was perfect. Steaks were amazing. Tuna tartare was weird… with chopped tomatoes… it was very watery.
  28. HectorD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiters were excellent. Very attentive. Wow absolutely go again.
  29. DavidM

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was top notch. Our waiter wass fantastic. I arrived before my dining companion. Unforturantely the recpetion desk would not allow me to sit at the table (despite it being 5 pm and almost no one else was in the restauranrt.)
  30. Ronnie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been here several times before, and this time came here for my birthday and they didn't disappoint. Great service from beginning to end! 10/10 Will come again!!!
  31. KennethB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    My wife and I got there 10 minutes before our reservation and we were escorted to our table immediately. To my surprise and disappointment, our table was not larger than 18”x 18”. The diners on both side of us had to adjust their chairs for us to get in our seat. I will not dine at this restaurant again.
  32. JesseniaM

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best steakhouse dining bc experience. Also super great for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. The food and wine was amazing! We did the weekend wine menu for $95 pp and it was 100% worth it. Also, tons of yummy food that we had leftovers.
  33. edwardf

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    I had a Bone in ny strip and it was very tough - even though I paid for a prime steak I was not served one. my sense is this place is not doing well financially and is cutting corners. Don’t bother with this place go to Keens or Peter Lugar instead.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and hospitality, Roger and the staff (especially Daniel) are super accommodating and provided stellar customer service, will definitely be back.
  35. TheShark

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter Daniel made our experience memorable and fun. The food was awesome. Can’t wait to go back. Very warm, welcoming, hospitable place. Left my AirPods on the table and they let me in early the next day to retrieve. Just a first class experience all around. Thank you S&W
  36. TonyM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Smith & Wollensky always delivers. Excellent steaks and over the top service. Went for my dads birthday and they made it special and didn’t rush.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great steaks (the bone in Rib eye was great, I could totally taste the dry aging) and good vibe in the restaurant. Great for business and personal occasions. Service was fine and professional (wouldn’t call it personal / outright friendly). Good value for money for what you get.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We got there and ordered my steak and asked for it to be medium rare, it comes out and in about 2 min I cut most of it and it’s medium, I called that waiter over and he says it’s medium rare and it wasn’t. They brought the manager over and they said I could get another but I didn’t have the time to wait as I appointment afterward: When the bill comes the waiter says they took of the one side that I ordered. Great the $78 dollar steak wasn’t cooked to my liking but thank you for taking $16 dollars. In the end I took the steak home for my dog and tipped the waiter 20%. It easnt his fault they overcooked my steak. I know the service industry has changed since post Covid, but if your a steak place honor the way you cook it…
  39. MicheleD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were impeccable. The meal was delicious.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! They were very attentive our allergies .

Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Smith & Wollensky - New York using the Order Online button. Smith & Wollensky - New York also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 753-1530.

Smith & Wollensky - New York is rated 4.6 stars by 8639 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 117 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Smith & Wollensky - New York

797 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    49th Street & 3rd Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Steakhouse, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Elman Gallardo

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 753-1530

  • Private party facilities

    The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.

  • Private party contact

    Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554

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