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The Smith - Midtown, New York, NY

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
4.7
8218 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A photo of The Smith - Midtown restaurant

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
$30 and under
American
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 216 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 8,218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smith - Midtown is a vibrant hub for brunch and dinners, offering "amazing food" and "great service." Known for its lively atmosphere, it's a fantastic spot for gatherings, though it can get "very loud." With a diverse menu and attentive staff, it's a "highly recommended" choice in NYC.

8,218 Reviews

  1. Brian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. A bit on the noisy side, but to be expected mid-town during the holiday season. All-in-all, a very good experience.

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  2. Irene

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved Sal and the food was excellent, my guests loved it

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  3. Sandra

    Los Angeles

    175 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    175 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always, very consistent. My only gripe is the waiter failed to confirm if my salad order was the size salad or large size, and proceeded to put in for large order, which I wasn’t aware of until the bill came Otherwise he was very attentive. 

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  4. Ashley

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! We were visiting New York with our toddler and this was a great place for dinner. Amazing service, good atmosphere, food was great!

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  5. Sarah

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was extremely loud. We reserved over a week in advance, but they sat us right near the entrance where people were coming in and the dish washing station. We could barely hear our own conversation over the sound of cutlery being cleaned, sorted, and slammed.

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  6. Innessa

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited 45 minutes after my reservation time to be seated, which means they didn’t actually reserve a table for us. The food took another 45 minutes to come out. The restaurant was overbooked and over crowded. The bathroom line was even too long. Server was very nice and food was good.

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  7. Lawrence

    New York City

    241 reviews

    5.0

    241 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent. The menu was broad and varied. Service could not have been better.

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  8. Claire

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was an incredible server!! And the food was delicious

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  9. Matthew

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant. Fabulous service, excellent food and a wonderful atmosphere. We love this restaurant and can’t wait to return!

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  10. John

    Columbus

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service at the bar. The bar steak was fantastic. And the atmosphere was vibrant but not overwhelming. One of our favorites whenever we visit NYC!

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FAQs

The Smith - Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 644-2700.

The Smith - Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 8218 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Smith - Midtown restaurant

The Smith - Midtown

4.7
$30 and under
American
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 216 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smith - Midtown

956 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    51st Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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