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Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House

4.0
4
450 Reviews
$30 and under
Scandinavian
58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scandinavian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 450 people are saying

Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 1.1Value

NoiseModerate

450 Reviews
  1. OccasionalSailor

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Chardonelen VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    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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  3. Touristjim VIP

    Tampa88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, great ambience. Love Sunday brunch.

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  4. Hank

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Have been there many time. Will renew my membership that gives you discounts on food and purchases.

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  6. DavidB VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 18, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    One server for the whole place. Meatballs were the highlight and salmon was better than expected. "Signature salad" was sad.

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  7. Bill476

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  9. DouglasS

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  10. aeg1

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is really delicious -- a true taste of Scandinavia.

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Smorgas Chef @ Scandinavia House is rated 4 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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