Smorgas Chef Wall Street - Permanently Closed

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   MeyerLemonsky

   Portland

   46 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2016

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   I was hoping for more. The food was okay, not great- except the gravlax which was outstanding. They charge for second cups of coffee and the service was bordering on hostile.
   

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   brooklyneats

   New York Area

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2016

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Small, quiet restaurant on Stone Street. Unrushed service and good Scandinavian food. Reasonably priced.
   

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   kidsnave

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   A great location among many downtown on Stone Street. There were many new and interesting choices on the menu so three out of four chose the smorgasbord assortment. After trying each of the items, we still couldn't decide which we liked the best. Everything was fresh, tasty and very nicely presented.
   

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   PSW2014

   New York Area

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on September 27, 2016

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Solid meal, quality seafood, highly recommend. Great Scandinavian dishes.
   

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   MimisTastes

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on September 27, 2016

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   I end up always getting the same thing at smorgas because i like it so much (kale and apple salad with gravlax). the vibe is chill, its not so loud you can't talk, and is a real place to have a civilized lunch at a reasonable price in the financial district - a rarity!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 17, 2016

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Food and experience was good, a bit marred by the very noisy Octoberfest activities outside.
   

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   RachelP

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 24, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The 72 hour Aquavit cured gravlaks was absolutely unreal. And the herring trio was everything I wanted it to be and more!!!!!!!The food (including the side salads (potato and cucumber)) were not over-seasoned, so the ingredients were allowed to speak for themselves. I can't wait to come back
   

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   YiyangW

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 7, 2016

   overall2food1service2ambience1

   Terrible food, overpriced & overcooked. Although the restaurant was close to empty, the waitresses were very inattentive.
   

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   JCardiff

   New York Area

   46 reviews

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   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on July 19, 2016

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   I love their homemade lingonberry soda and the swedish meatballs, but sandwiches and plates are imaginative here and delicious.
   

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    Slt400

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Sweet place, service a bit spotty but they are very nice.
    

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    EatMcEater

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Authentic Swedish fare. Somewhat cramped dining room, but not unusual for NYC.
    

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    Yohoney

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    I took my husband here for Father's Day,and the food was excellent. The mixed green salad was fresh and the portion was pretty big and tasty. He ordered the grilled Alaskan Salmon which he said tasted fresh and delicious; I ordered the duck with mushrooms and Marsala sauce with mashed potatoes, absoludly delicious. I would go here again although the place it's a little small and hard to find but the food it's so worth it!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here after 4 months in Copenhagen, and it really felt like home. The food was delicious and authentic. Service was also great and we will be back again.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2016

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    We've been to Smorgas Chef twice now and have enjoyed it both times. The Swedish meatballs do not disappoint, and the cozy two-person table at the window, while quite small in space, offers a great place to people watch.
    

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2016

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    We've been there for Sunday Brunch. Food was ok, but nothing special at all. The best thing I can say is that it was very quiet because only a few tables were booked.
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2016

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Very good food, ok service which is inconsistent over the long term.
    

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    Brittany

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    I took my boyfriend here for his birthday lunch because it's right down the street from my work and we had a Diner's Deck card for $10 off food. He had the crispy chicken sandwich and I had the salmon burger. Both were pretty good. The Atlantic salmon entree, which is also served at Crepes du Nord, the creperie at the other end of the Smorgas Chef restaurant, is amazing and I highly recommend it. During the late spring/summer, there is lots of outdoor seating on Stone Street.
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2016

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Mgmt needs to train staff to deliver consistent service.
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2016

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Mgmt please come up with a plan to train your staff. It's not so hard, really.
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2016

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Wait staff turns over every 2-3 months, and thus lacks consistency. To resolve that they need to train their staff better. Most new staff have no idea how to interact with customers, like asking how is your food, can I get you anything else, or following up on simple requests like an extra napkin. Most are not that busy but still seem to lack focus and concentration with dealing with simply requests or being mindful.
    

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    Bruyere8

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great when you're in the mood for something different. Nice staff. Yummy food! Who doesn't love a good smorgasbord?
    

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    MEWReview

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I lived in Norway, so I'm already familiar with the cuisine/culture. I took my boyfriend, who hasn't eaten Scandinavian food, to this restaurant abd he really enjoyed it. Food was delicious and presented well. Liked the location as well.
    

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    GailB

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Authentic Scandinavian cuisine complemented by farm to table selections. This is the essence of modern Scandinavian cooking. Stone Street is a hidden treasure in the Wall Street neighborhood.
    

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    JandJ

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food and organic options.
    

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    chouette

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The main attraction is the high-quality seasonal Swedish food, some of which is sourced from the owners' upstate New York farm. Over the years, we've had brunch, lunch and dinner both inside the small but well-designed restaurant and, in good weather, outside on Stone Street. Food is consistently high-quality and reasonably priced; service always friendly. Great neighborhood vibe in the Financial District.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    I had the Smorgasbord, which is a mix of all traditional Swedish food on one plate. I enjoyed it but it was a bit pricey for what it was. I also ordered an espresso martini and it was mixed with Bailey's (wrong) and overpriced. Drinks should be avoided there. Not sure if I'd go again, there are other places to go for Swedish food that must be cheaper.
    

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    Sarah

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2016

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    We had a great meal at Smorgas, tucked in among all of the bars on Stone Street. All of our food was delicious--the salmon was absolutely delicious, and the meatballs were as authentic as you can get.
    

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    chic

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2016

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    I had the Chicken Schnitzel, the gravy had an odd taste and the chicken was overcooked.
    

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    RJSNY

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The salmon burger is most delicious. The menu is not elaborate but lots of good choices that makes it difficult to decide. Not a big place so it fills up quickly in the lunch hour. Definitely recommended if you want to try the Norwegian cuisine.
    

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    nyc10

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent and authentic food with really friendly and accommodating waiters. I had the vegetarian swedish meatballs and my boyfriend had the normal ones. Highly recommend!
    

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    Judy

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2015

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The Swedish meatbsalls were excellent. I loved the herring sampler. The cod was average
    

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    Jann

    New York Area

    444 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    444 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2015

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We both had the Smorgasbord. Very good Swedish Meatballs. Crepe with ricotta & lingonberries was tasty but crepe was thick & soft, more pancake than crepe.
    

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    Rachel

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place has a rustic but modern feel. It has wine on tap (which I love), and really tasty food. It's not too loud, so it would be a great date spot. Not too pricey, and the service is great.
    

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    JBaker

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2015

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    The servers were very slow and unfriendly, but the food was quite good and the restaurant's interior was lovely.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The duck was amazing!
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was perfect! I went with a group of three on a Sunday night, we ordered wine and several tasting plates. Everything is delicious, fresh, authentic. Beautiful exposed brick with cozy decor. I definitely recommend for a low key happy hour with snacks, or special night out.
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2015

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Stop ripping off regular patrons. Have asked you twice, nicely, to credit me my 100 points. Still waiting. Wake up!
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    150 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Always a pleasure to feel transported elsewhere during lunchtime. The smorgasbord is so pleasing to the palate with its variety of flavors. The space may not be as grand as midtown location, but it's much more accessible for me. Will be back soon . . .
    

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    PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2015

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    The daily specials are just rearrangements of their standard menu. No imagination.
    

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    TeresitaA

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The Eggs Benedict versions are excellent! I haven't been here for several years, but was surprised as I came upon the restaurant, see how quaint it remains.
    

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