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Name: Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House
Address: 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (212) 847-9745
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House

4.0

460 Reviews

$30 and under

Scandinavian

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Smörgås Chef Restaurant serves up super fresh seafood and prime meats based on centuries of Scandinavian & European culinary traditions. Zagat Survey says Smörgås Chef is "a refreshing change of pace", and Village Voice claims the food is "Damn Good."

Smörgås Chef's authentic Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries have become famous. The New York Post calls Smörgås Chef the "Swedish Meatball Mecca" of New York. Smörgås Chef has also become known for its roasted rack of lamb with a goat cheese Sherry sauce, and its oven-baked Cod from the Kenai Peninsula.

For lunch, you will find a smorgasbord of open-face Scandinavian sandwiches like Cold water Shrimp, Smoked Salmon with Egg & Chives, and Chicken Caramel with Norwegian goat cheese and asparagus. For weekend brunch, enjoy Scandinavian Baked Eggs with a chanterelle hollandaise, Eggs Benedict, Burgers, and Vanilla Waffles. The New York Times calls Smörgås Chef "a little treasure Downtown."

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Scandinavian, European
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4pm
Phone number
(212) 847-9745
Website
http://www.smorgas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ari Niemenen
Catering
Smorgas Chef has earned wonderful reputation for its catering to off site events, parties, business meetings. We provide drop off service for simple gatherings, or perhaps, a step up to buffet setting, which can be picked up the next morning...or its an all out celebration and you would like full on table service, waitstaff...open bars, ice carvings...it can all be arranged...just call today.
Private party facilities
Smorgas Chef on Park Avenue has access to the buildings beautifully designed rooms for hosting events. The Smorgas Cafe is available for large parties, birthdays, business breakfasts, or simply an office promotion dinner. The Volvo Room on the second floor is able to be designed around your needs, w
Private party contact
Sabina Lindmark: (877) 724-9806

Location
58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
37th Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
4, 5, 6, 7 & S trains to Grand Central Station/42nd Street.
Entertainment
Being part of the Scandinavia House offers many types of entertainment. You can see foreign and vintage films on Wednesdays and Saturdays, chamber music, international bands...on other scheduled dates, and the art gallery on the 3rd floor is available 5 days of the week.Feel free to make your dinner plans around any of the events. Check for package deals on dinner and a show. Please visit Smorgas.com or Amscan.org for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Blenheim Salad$12.00
lettuces and herbs from our farm, citrus vinaigrette, shaved gouda
Quinoa Risotto$14.00
butternut squash, sunchoke, grana padano
Corn Soup$15.00
truffle, confit new potato, bacon
Smoked Parsnip Ravioli$15.00
saffron and apple cider sauce
Poached Farm Egg$12.00
beet bourguignon, crispy polenta
Belgian Endive$15.00
bibb lettuce, hazelnut vinaigrette, pear

Large

Charred Escarole$23.00
roasted summer beans, romesco, fig compote
Roast Chicken$27.00
nectarine mustard, pickled peaches, baby leek
Braised Short Rib$36.00
mushroom and parsnip stew, quince jam
Tagliatelle$20.00
creamed corn, espresso glazed onions, scallion
Skate$25.00
braised cabbage, baby turnip, gremolata
Berkshire Pork Pressé$28.00
brussels sprouts, whipped sweet potato, cipollini onion

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

460 Reviews

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OccasionalSailor
New York Area
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience3
Had a very tasty dinner before going to see Jazz at Kitano. Highly recommend the Swedish Meatballs, the Salmon & the Classic Smorgasbord. Great deserts and coffee too.
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Chardonelen
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience3
I've been to Smorgas Chef several times and have never been disappointed. The service can be a little spotty at time, but overall a good meal and experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful brunch, which was made even more delightful by Mina our server. She was friendly, thoughtful and efficient. We have dined at Smorgas Chef many times and the food has never disapointed. No matter what we select, from the Ham Club Sandwich, Swedish Meatballs, Waffles and Bacon or the Burger, which we had on Sunday, it is always delicious and those are only some of the Brunch selections. It is a really relaxed place for a weekend meal and one I look forward to going back to again and again.
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Touristjim
Tampa
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, great ambience. Love Sunday brunch.
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Hank
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
Smorgas Chef/Scandinavia House has a sensibly priced modern Svandinavian menu, high quality food, and a comfortable ambiance which allows for easy conversation. Great spot for social and business lunches.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Have been there many time. Will renew my membership that gives you discounts on food and purchases.
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DavidB
New York Area
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2017
overall2food2service1ambience5
One server for the whole place. Meatballs were the highlight and salmon was better than expected. "Signature salad" was sad.
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Bill476
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Have been here many times and it is consistently excellent. Food is very different and the staff is is quite attentive. Always a pleasure.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Went here for the first time, for Sunday brunch ... the salmon benedict was amazing, as was all of the food. Highly recommended!
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DouglasS
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Whether you already know you love Scandinavian cuisine or not, this restaurant is always a treat. There's something for everyone, including a great burger, but the herring, gravlax, and Swedish Meatballs are standouts. I just tried the Bergen Fish Chowder, and I'll definitely be having that again. Buy some Swedish jam on your way out.
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aeg1
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food is really delicious -- a true taste of Scandinavia.
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Theater
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved this place. Granted, I'm half Swedish so this hit a lot of my childhood memory triggers, but beyond that, the food was just so tasty, with fresh ingredients. The staff was beyond friendly, with just the right amount of interaction, checking to see if I enjoyed everything and promptly bringing the next course (I was there for Restaurant week so had 3 courses.) I had the parsnip soup which was wonderful on a bit of a blustery day, and was also a perfect portion size. As a starter it did not fill me up, being a cup and not a bowl of soup. I had the blenheim ham club and it was wonderful. I especially liked that there were only two slices of bread (wonderful 7 grain bread) and it was not drenched in mayo. You could tasted all of the ingredients. The raspberry cake is a childhood favorite and I so appreciated the smaller portion size. I am one for quality over quantity and this definitely ticked that box! An added bonus to this restaurant is that it is in the Scandinavian House so there is a wonderful shop attached as well as the exhibits.
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r2ro
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for brunch by Grand Central. Superb food and ambiance.
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Foodie2345
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
For restaurant week, I think the restaurant had good choices to offer. I picked the Parsnip Soup as an appetizer and felt the soup was too sweet to my liking. I should've gone with the salad. I also picked the Pan Seared Salmon as my entree and it was a bit dissappointing. Disappointing not in the taste of the fish but disappointing in that it only came as a single fillet of fish. I figured that fish could've come with some sides and it could've made for a more fulfilling meal. Desserts were great although the raspberry almond cake was a bit dry for my liking. I may have made some bad choices in my appetizer and dessert choices but overall it was a good experience, friendly atmosphere, and good food. I highly recommend to management to perhaps add some sides to the salmon dish though.
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theatrelady
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice place for lunch with friends. Not rushed, good service and interesting menu.
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HendrikV
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
My business partner was impressed, says he wants to come back with family/others
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JAFan
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience3
Perfect midtown choice if you're going to the Morgan Library or 42nd Library, or meeting a friend coming into Grand Central. Food was quite good. I had the open face sandwich quartet of several small Swedish offerings.
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MarilynA
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Wonderful Scandinavian menu, as well as fresh vegetables from upstate NY farm.
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Westchesterfoodie
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and authentic Scandinavian food. Beautiful presentation. Will definitely return!
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Michael
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good, authentic Scandinavian food in a charming, casual setting.
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LauraB
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
An oasis in the city. A favorite. Quiet. Food very good
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Terry
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food.... Also Love anything Nordic...love that there is a museum upstairs and a theatre downstairs.
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Martha
New York Area
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
We were going to a concert at the Victor Borge Theater so we had dinner first. Dinner was delicious...a bit noisy. The room was full and the staff was nice but not enough of them. Slower service. Pear pie was better than yummy. Wanted to take a whole pie home with me! Liked the face that I could eat everyhhing on my plate but not go hungry. Just a nice portion.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Great!Great! Great!Great! Great!Great! Great!Great! Great!Great! Great!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Used to be a favourite, but they now seem to be going through the motions. Food indifferently prepared, and hard to catch the eye of not-very-busy waitstaff.
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JohnM
Exclusive
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lots of space - good for pushchairs and strollers, relaxed atmosphere, limited but good Scandinavian menu of tasty items - take your time and enjoy it here.
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NicoleMLM
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2017
overall3food4service2ambience3
Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House is a great find for the Midtown/Grand Central area. It has a funky, cheerful atmosphere and is located on the ground floor of Scandinavia House, so you could make a date of seeing an exhibition/having a Nordic cultural experience easily. They also have a cute shop with import items. The food is delicious, but mostly meat and fish, so I would recommend anyone with vegetarian/vegan/non-dairy needs to take a close look at the menu in advance. The restaurant has slower service during the lunch rush, mainly because it is popular and always seems to be busy. Reserving in advance is recommended, as well as planning ahead for dessert! Access note: Seating space is NYC tight so if you have stroller/wheelchair needs I would alert the staff in advance for more strategic seating.
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ReviewedSomeFood
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love this place! I have been going here for years and it has been consistently excellent! The food is fresh and excellently prepared! The service is wonderful!
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Noelle
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bloody Mary was fantastic. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Would recommend to all.
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HappyDiner
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reliable in its good menu, great service, pleasant atmosphere. That's why I come back again & again.
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shells
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious, fresh food. Love the meatballs, variety plates, soups. Save room for dessert.
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Mia8NY
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive and accommodating service staff make the delicious meal even more enjoying. It is my favorite place to spend any time and any occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was great. Ambiance excellent. Our server was good but the restaurant was short-staffed so she was not as attentive as she could have been.
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angus
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2016
overall3food2service2ambience3
The restaurant hasn't made changes to the menu in years. It is a pleasant space.
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Nightqueentulip
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience2
Went with a group for a holiday lunch. Seated at a table with exceptionally low seats. Felt like I was a giant in a children's classroom and the ambience is sort of 'cafeteria-like'. Entrees were very good, as was the wine and other special drinks. Wait staff were efficient. My salad, however, was overdressed (signature salad) and my dessert (pear pie) didn't have any taste to it. I clearly ordered the wrong dessert. Overall, the experience was worth it, maybe because of the holiday decor. Prices were competitive.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Scandinavia House restaurant is an excellent spot for a business or social lunch in the lower Grand Central vicinity of midtown Manhattan. The service is very good and the food is delicious.
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andreinCT
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really fun and seemingly authentic scandinavian restaurant. Had a blast. the food was great and so was the ambiance. Great for lunch in NYC if you happen to be in midtown Manhattan.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was perfect, right portion sizes. Delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient.
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NYDiner
New York Area
296 reviews
vip
4.0
296 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience3
The fresh and wholesome food sets this restaurant apart. The seafood soup is not to be missed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very fresh and pleasing meal. A root vegetable soup was delicate and filling. The kale salad with added salmon a good choice. Others chose a medley of open face sandwiches. They were allowed to substitute several of the sandwich choices with no problem. Tea was very hot and served in unusual metal tea pots which kept tea at perfect temp.
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58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross street
37th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4pm
Cuisines
Scandinavian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
4, 5, 6, 7 & S trains to Grand Central Station/42nd Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ari Niemenen
Entertainment
Being part of the Scandinavia House offers many types of entertainment. You can see foreign and vintage films on Wednesdays and Saturdays, chamber music, international bands...on other scheduled dates, and the art gallery on the 3rd floor is available 5 days of the week.Feel free to make your dinner plans around any of the events. Check for package deals on dinner and a show. Please visit Smorgas.com or Amscan.org for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smorgas.com/
Phone number
(212) 847-9745
Catering
Smorgas Chef has earned wonderful reputation for its catering to off site events, parties, business meetings. We provide drop off service for simple gatherings, or perhaps, a step up to buffet setting, which can be picked up the next morning...or its an all out celebration and you would like full on table service, waitstaff...open bars, ice carvings...it can all be arranged...just call today.
Private party facilities
Smorgas Chef on Park Avenue has access to the buildings beautifully designed rooms for hosting events. The Smorgas Cafe is available for large parties, birthdays, business breakfasts, or simply an office promotion dinner. The Volvo Room on the second floor is able to be designed around your needs, w
Private party contact
Sabina Lindmark: (877) 724-9806

Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House

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Additional information

Menu

Snacks

Cauliflower$9.00

Fried Chicken$12.00

Radishes$10.00

Pork Tacos$12.00

Bonne Bouche, Aged Goat's Milk Cheese$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Small

Blenheim Salad$12.00

Quinoa Risotto$14.00

Corn Soup$15.00

Smoked Parsnip Ravioli$15.00

Poached Farm Egg$12.00

Belgian Endive$15.00

Large

Charred Escarole$23.00

Roast Chicken$27.00

Braised Short Rib$36.00

Tagliatelle$20.00

Skate$25.00

Berkshire Pork Pressé$28.00

What 460 people are saying

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