The Smith - Midtown

Name: The Smith - Midtown
Address: 956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 644-2700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6840 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 185 times today

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Takeout

(212) 644-2700

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 644-2700
Website
http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Ellis
Catering
The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, visit us at thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
Private party facilities
The private dining room can be booked for private buffet dinners, seating up to 45.
Private party contact
May Cohen: (877) 925-4901

Location
956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
51st Street
Parking details
There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
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.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
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Manhattan
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marcm
Atlantic City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service2ambience5
WEwere a party of three and the waiter came to the table with only two pieces of bread. I ordered a french martini which i never received. one of the wait staff removed my bread plate before i had finished eating my bread forcing me to hold the bread in my hand the appetizer which i was eating and removed by the wait staff without asking if i was finished. i asked for it back the waiter did asked how were we doing but not one of the managers asked if we were doing ok although they passed by several times during our meal. overall the wait staff needs improvement and training.
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williamr
Charlotte
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Attentive waiter, food was excellent and well priced.
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Eatwell
New York Area
131 reviews
vip
5.0
131 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and great service.
LH
LeeH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I go once a week now. The food, the people great combination.
AF
AdinaF
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service-great drinks -great food!! Such a fun afternoon! Boozy lunch is the way to go!!love the Gatsby!!
HH
HmmHmmGood
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
The service, food, and presentation of the food were wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience4
Both myself and my guest got very sick 30 minute after eating there.
E
Eatwell
New York Area
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We will be back and bring more friends.
VP
VincentP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience
l
luvtoeatout
New York Area
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
I would have given The Smith a five star rating, but I just can’t. Even though I clearly indicated that it was someone’s birthday, and mentioned it to the waiter, dessert was plopped down (with a candle) , but no “Happy Birthday” wishes or song! Other than that, the ambiance was lively, the food was great, and the service was excellent. Drinks on point too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Just to be aware…They are coed bathrooms.
y
youngerk
Cincinnati
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good choices and good food
D
Debs
New York Area
92 reviews
vip
3.0
92 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Outdoor dining is really horrible. Not their fault but maybe they should reconsider the shed dining with the maniac bikers speeding 5 feet away in both directions. Plus 2nd Ave traffic is scary. Food was good if small portions for the price.
MM
MaggieMcM
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
Service excellent. Food terrible. Wilted lettuce on salad, salmon small piece and dry hard tasteless. Grilled chicken sandwich dry. Just awful all the food amongst our group
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food, good service. Pretty noisy.
MK
MaxK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. This one's a win. Glad to have come here
E
Eatwell
New York Area
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food at The Smith. I, also, love the wonderful, professional attitude of the entire Smith team. Strongly recommend.
PT
PatrickT
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Perfect spot for breakfast
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food
HT
HollyT
Dallas
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good but sadly waiter was not around after taking our order. Had to go to bar to get drink refills.
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Lauren
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Food is good but the ceiling was leaking into our food. They moved us and still leaking. They should have comped our check rather then doing nothing.
IC
IraC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
We love The Smith and we brought friends visiting from Europe. Noise level was unbearable Service was so poor Drinks came so late fir the kids Food was late Cappuccino came super late and in horrible state we had to return After such long time food was served and they had forgotten the food for my toddler boy which took another 15 min and he should have been served the first Usually i understand most situations especially on a busy Saturday brunch but yesterday was beyond unacceptable Hope you improve service and customer service
PN
PareshN
Charlotte
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was great! We had Corn off the Cob, calamari and mac&Cheese apps. All were fantastic! We also had the steak, which was superb as well as the brick pressed chicken. Everything was perfectly cooked! Nothing overdone nor underdone! I highly recommend The Smith. The only negative item is the noise level, it is VERY loud! So if you want quiet, this is not the place to go! But a great experience nevertheless!
JB
JonathanB
Tulsa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
It was a great menu, really loud dining outside, but it was a nice Manhattan dining experience. Wonderful cocktails and steaks. Highly recommended.
S
Ssb917
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The Smith is always good but it’s super loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Great food - poor service.
LG
LeeG
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food extensive menu, good service, moderate prices
n
nycdiner
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service is consistently good. The restaurant was very open for a week-day breakfast and convenient.
i
indiandiner
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
3.0
69 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Overcrowded and deafening and very slow service.
m
marsig
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience2
Staff was amazing Especially Barbara and our Server Stephan
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
The hostess was unrelentingly rude.
E
Eatwell
New York Area
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Professional, friendly service. Strongly recommend.
e
eatingout
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
great service from attentive staff who noticed what we needed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I loved the food flavor
J
Jonebk1921
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The second location I’ve gone to in the city, and service, food, and the energy has been consistent
F
Food4thought
New York Area
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience1
Don’t order a salad here. Go to Sweet Green or Just Salads. The salads at The Smith are so small and a total rip off. Ordered mine with grilled chicken and could barely find any chicken. Way too expensive for such a mediocre side salad. Wilted lettuce, barely any vegetables and green olives instead of black ones on a Greek/Mediterranean salad. NEVER AGAIN.
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Eatwell
New York Area
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was tasty and hot. Service, as usual, was attentive and prompt. Enjoyed the meal immensely.
w
wendyf
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was absolutely delicious, whatever they make that signature gnocchi from 😋 I could eat that for every meal! Very loud, but worth it for the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
We were a group of friends and were there for about an hour and a half. As soon as the clock hit 85 minutes on our table, there were multiple managers staring us down. When we asked if there was a time limit on the table, we were told there was not.
GM
GideonM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice Place, tasty food, good service, nice atmosphere, we'll go again.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Smith - Midtown using the Order Online button. The Smith - Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 644-2700.

The Smith - Midtown is rated 4.5 stars by 6840 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 185 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 644-2700

Other options

Order online

956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
51st Street
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking garage located at 251 East 51st Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Ellis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesmithrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 644-2700
Catering
The Smith is available to cater your next special occasion. Whether it’s for an office lunch or a cocktail party, our drop-off catering menu is perfectly suited for any event. For more information or to place your order, visit us at thesmithrestaurant.com/catering.
Private party facilities
The private dining room can be booked for private buffet dinners, seating up to 45.
Private party contact
May Cohen: (877) 925-4901

The Smith - Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 6,840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Smith - Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Smith - Midtown restaurant rated?

Is The Smith - Midtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information