Was one of my favorites for years. Not anymore :( I don't know what has happened to the food here. My husband and I came here at least twice a month for years, and everything was consistently good. Cute place, local, good drinks, the works. Then one day the special was cold in the middle (made earlier in the day, then re-heated improperly). We chalked it up to a one off, didn't mention it, and went on our way. From then on it's been consistently worse each time we went in, but we weren't ready to give up on one of our favorite places yet. Until last night. My husband ordered the lamb skewers, and thinking that is was just "rare" ate some. It was raw in the middle. Unfortunately, he is much to polite to say anything to the waitress, and instead just ate the couscous part of the dish. Now he's been sick all day. I guess we're finally done with Smith. It was a good run while it lasted. read more

As a business owner, I have been a loyal customer of Smith for over two years. It was a real pleasure to enjoy dinner with my (6) management members weekly at Smith. This past week we witnessed a horrific experience of very unsatisfactory behavior by the acting manager. She was having a very detailed discussion about a fellow employee, whom she had plans to release from employee. She used a very poor judge of character in my opinion to discuss such details. Our service, food and overall atmosphere were not to our liking! It appears that Smith has been falling short over this past year. I do not recommend Smith, the food, service, and overall experience is horrible! read more

I've been here sooo many times, and I wish that I liked it, but it's just not worth it anymore. I feel like it gets a little worse each time. Small portions, over priced, douchey yuppy condo dwelling crowd. They DO have good fries and sweet potato fries, and I've ordered the burger here a few times and it's good. Other rotating items are hit or miss. Memorable dishes were a lamb stew a couple years ago... SOO good, wish they still served that. And a cuterie plate with pickled fennel. Memorable moment that was not good: Going on birthday a couple years ago with some friends. I ordered a burger with no cheese. It came with cheese. I waited for our server to come over and I said I wanted it without cheese actually. "no you ordered cheese" ::pause:: "actually I didn't" ::he looks at what he wrote down, he wrote down I wanted cheese:: "I wrote down you wanted cheese" ::other people at the table who heard me order:: "She didn't order cheese on it" ::Waiter:: "Well what do you want me to do... pick it off?" "Umm no I guess I'll eat it" It wasn't even a cheese I would have wanted had I ordered cheese. And he still charged me the extra $1 for the cheese. WOW, I hope that guys' ass got fired hard. All of Derschang's establishments, except Linda's, seem to have a uniform pattern of expensive food, that is pretty good... but alas just straight up overpriced for some of the dishes. The macaroni is GOOD and fairly priced. The pickled veggies are good too and it's a neat idea. But overall Smith is the embodiment of where boring white people go to eat. read more

I can't believe this I leave Seattle without Yelping about some of my favorite spots....Smith was a regular watering hole for the law school crew and I spent plenty of time here with my said gin and tonic with Hendricks and extra limes. The scene here was much more manageable than at Linda's or even King's....I didn't have to crawl over people or deal with the Chad Brad crew....granted its only a matter of time till the Fremont and Belltown crew descends on our precious Cap Hill enclave....ah Smith read more

Came here around 1pm on a Saturday. I tend to like to do brunch on a Saturday in Seattle cause most places aren't as crowded as Sundays. Service was great there were to us and we explained more were coming we were seated in a booth and it worked great for the early arrival of friends, but were easily able to move to large table. Service was great, ambiance is a little quirky the bad taxidermy and paintings of presidents add a little humor. Great natural lighting from the window up front and the skylight. I had the chicken and waffles, chicken was yummy lots of flavor with a little kick to it, waffles could have been a little crunchier but that's a personal preference. Drinks ate great bloody mary's are done well but my favorite was the Marsala Mule made with the chai infused vodka. Regular moscow mules can often be overly carbonated or to much of a ginger bite this was one of the most balanced drinks I've ever has read more

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Go-to neighborhood happy hour spot. Good cocktails and very good food. It's always got a chill vibe and isn't ever overcrowded which is a plus. read more

Okay, so walking into Smith, I was suddenly overwhelmed by the rustic hunting lodge feel of the place....I mean really...all those dead animals made into "trophies"....not really my thing, but, I continued inside, for I was on a mission. I had got wind of a rumour that they had poutine. Alas, poutine, the wonderfully delicious artery clogging, "Oh my gawd this shit will kill me with cheesy, gravied deep fried non-regret!" Canadian wonder food. So oft I had had people tell me this place and that place had "poutine", and sadly it was just some gushy fries with shitty brown gravy and a slice of american cheese atop.....COME ON PEOPLE, that is soooooo not poutine!!! But here I was venturing off on a quest for the fabled ambrosia of the gawds. And indeed, there it was, on the menu before me, in TWO sizes (large and ginormous). I ordered the large, and as it was placed on the table before me, I heard the sound of angelic animal trophies procaliming in cartoon voices, "Hallelujah!"....here it was, I had found poutine in America, and it was good poutine at that.....complete with beef gravy, mozzarella cheese curds in abundance and fries done perfectly. So, the freaky hunting lodge decor aside, I was pleased to discover their Canadian stow-away. And since that first exploratory visit, I have been back repeatedly, for as long as they have the dish I crave above all others....I will return. read more

Hmmm...poutine and sweet potato fries! I'm also a fan of the burger- simple, with good bread-all served up on a cutting board. This is another one of Linda's bars, so of course must be decorated with animal heads. Smith was the closest bar to my old apartment and was a great local. Both service and food have always been consistent. In the winter, the bar is dark and homey. In the summer, they open the garage door and let the sun shine in! It gets quite busy on weekend nights, so you might want to have alternate plans if you don't want to wait-especially if it's raining. read more

I lived on Capitol Hill many years ago, but rarely make my way there any more because of parking. I went to Smith for the first time last night, as suggested by a friend, for happy hour. I immediately liked the ambiance and it reminded me a little of Kings Hardware in Ballard. I learned soon after it, too, is a Linda Derschang establishment. Ah, no wonder! The happy hour menu was a perfect sampler of small plates. I particularly enjoyed the Sidecar cocktail - one of the best I've had. But what stood out for me at Smith was the service and a certain waiter (wish I knew his name) who displayed an exceptional service quality that is so rare these days. We were into our second round of double Sidecars and he made a nice gesture to remind us that this was one of their more expensive cocktails. There was nothing offensive about his comment, but his way of making sure we didn't lose sight of our tab. He was also paying close attention to the fact that we were celebrating our birthdays and later in the evening--without prompting--brought a salad and dessert to acknowledge our celebration. Seriously? Wow! I'm already looking ahead to my next visit to Smith. read more

I liked the atmosphere in Smith, but was underwhelmed by the beer list. The big, open space is inviting and I think it'd be a great place to meet up with a group of friends for a beer. I would have expected a larger beer menu since that's the primary beverage, but I found something I enjoyed so I really don't have any complaints. Didn't have any food so I can't comment on that yet. read more

Great service, amazing food and drinks.... Can't say anything bad about the place. My wife and I went for the poutine, and it was very good. Caution: if you don't like cheese curds don't get it and if you want it as an appetizer just order the small, (We got the large and we were both too full to get dinner.) I'm sure I will be going back here in the near future. read more

I came here for Sunday brunch and everything was amazing. It was pretty busy but they were able to get my party of 2 seated within 15 mins. I got the mushroom Benedict and it was soo tasty. The bloody Mary's are also really good. read more

Has to be one of the most overrated places in Seattle. Since when is bad service a good thing? Its amazing that people who can get tips for good service do their absolute best to make you feel like you shouldnt be bothering them. Not sure why it is so polar opposite from the owner's other bar on the Hill, Linda's. The food at Smith actually made me sick the last two times I went. Yeah, I should have learned my lesson after the first time. After the last bad experience I decided that Smith will not be a place I go to anymore. read more

As a pub, Smith is an interesting mix of simple fare, good drinks, hipster-heaven music, ugly decor, and a very mixed menu. The good: Any of their rye-based drinks, especially their rye manhattan. The beer selection. The burgers, which for me are some of the best in town. The gruyere-and-onion sandwich, which is far better than it has any right to be. Some, though not all, of their salads. Their cheese plate. Often, their specials. The bad: Very noisy. Self-consciously hideous decor. (If Capitol Hill was in desperate need of mounted animal heads and ugly garage-sale folk art, they've got it covered.) Some variation in the quality of the meals: more than once I've ordered the same dish on two different occasions and had very different experiences with it. I'm often not comfortable in crowds, so I tend to prefer Smith on quieter nights and earlier in the evening. Among other things, I find their food tends to be a little better if they're not slammed. Your mileage may vary. read more

Don't take a date here. With two girls, on two separate occasions, they both mentioned to me that the noise level was so loud, they couldn't hear me talk. This has never happened to me anywhere else, ever. On one of the occasions, it was the music level, and she actually asked the waitress to turn down the music, and the kind of folks I hang out with would *never* ordinarily do that. Also, this place isn't hipster. At all. This place is yuppietastic. The only thing that makes it resemble hipster is the close quarter European seating and, remnant of the Cheesecake Factory aesthetic, that actually makes it worse. If you are looking to brag about the huge deal you just closed or want to show off the black-and-white horizontal striped shirt and leggings you bought at Nordstrom in Bellevue, this might be the place for you. I even had a good time here once talking to one of my bros about pickup strategies. But never, NEVER take a date here. read more

A bar with truly great food of a quality that goes way beyond your normal bar food. Me and my wife shared their Seared tuna nicoise and their veggie hash and both were stellar. Top notch raw materials, the tuna perfectly seared, the two accompanying eggs were perfectly soft-boiled and poached, respectively. And everything was beautifully laid out. Not expensive. We will be back. Would be five stars if we had been seated more quickly since there were empty tables already. read more

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I am a sucker for a place that has roasted bone marrow on the menu. yes, I am easy like that. Anywho, tried this place out for an early dinner. The version here is very, very nice. Three nice big morrow bones served standing up right with coarse salt, three big crusty pieces of bread and light salad. Probably the best version of this I have had in town. Next had roasted lamb on coleslaw which was good but didn't stand out like the bone marrow did. The walls are adorned with various animal heads which can provide an entertaining diversion. Service seemed friendly and helpful with suggestions. read more

I came here for a short drink date during dinner time. We ordered the Poutine w/ Brisket and I got the Masala Mule. The Poutine was wonderful and super cheesy with a delicious gravy and fresh and crispy french fries. Some of the best Poutine I've had even including locations in Canada. The cocktail was also decent, but I wouldn't say stand outish compared to similar drinks at other venues. I haven't tried anything else here so I can't give the place full stars yet, but maybe in the future. read more

Honestly, I am just preprogrammed to love anything Lindas-related, so I don't know. But I think this place is awesome. Hunting-ish theme, dark, taxidermy, lots of wood, yeah, everything you've already heard about it, people either think it's cool or lame. I personally think it's a really fun atmosphere. I've only been to Smith once and it wasn't packed. We got a huge wood booth tended to by a very nice server. Enjoyed some delicious Guinness and some random IPA... next time I want to go for dinner too, their meat-packed medieval menu isn't my normal choice of cuisine, but in this environment, it is more than appropriate and I'm willing to buy into the theme. I feel like I'll be hanging out here a lot in the fall/winter, it's so cozy and.... lodge-esque. *** 7/24 EDIT: Bumped up to 5 stars. It's been less than a month and Smith has become one of my very favorite bars on the Hill... everyone I've encountered who works there is great, and can I just say... POUTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it does not disappoint. read more

This place is great. This was my second time here and we tried a different variety of the entrees/starters this time. We also love the tap list as it has something for everyone! We had a sampling of the crostinis which were just amazing (especially the pork belly one)! The entrees were also very good. My favorite is the Mac and Cheese, which they recently changed to include peas instead of cauliflower. It could have used a bit more cheese to make it cheesier, but it's still a favorite dish of mine. For dessert we had the Molly Moon's slated caramel ice cream over a warm brownie...just amazing! It did take a while to get our appetizers, but it's really worth the wait. read more

Feh. Out of all Linda's bars in Seattle (and there are more than you might think), I'd rank this one the lowest. Charlie D, you know I love ya, but Smith?!? Even your undying love for Ms. Derschang might be tested with this place. 1. It's a knock-off of White Horse Trading Company in Post Alley (http://www.yelp.com/biz/SGXYDKGC4ZxcD0ulPm98uA) - books, stuffed animals, English hunting lodge theme. 2. Menu. Ugh. Fried olives and fried duck legs. I would have a very tough time putting together a worse menu than what they have. Maybe some pickle-stuffed veal to round it all out? 3. It's in a haunted location. I know this bar has legs due to some deep pockets funding it and it's popular already, but the building is a business killer. read more

I liked it. I know the menu items are bizarre, and there's enough that's treyf there to make my late shomer kashrut grandmother haunt me this halloween (they grind their own pork?!?), but I still liked it. The decor was awesome. If you've ever been to the parts of New England that are obsessed with Colonial art and decor, you recognize the theme at Smith. I happen to love that stuff, and I enjoyed the ironic Capitol Hill twists. I have to say that they were pretty slow with refills on our diet cokes, and with all that salty goodness (beer-steeped cheese, mmm) I really at least needed a water chaser if our cokes were going to sit there empty for half an hour. Some of the menu items were really weird, but that's easy: We didn't order those. It's a great place to have a beer and some deviled eggs. And really - how often can you say THAT? read more

O yum, their cocktails are delish. I have a certain group of friends who love to go barhoppin or doing "sunday" or "Saturday" "funday" which is usually a whole day of drinking from place to place. Well, one of the guys was like "lets head over to 15th and go barhop" and of course we agreed. We ended up here at the end of the night and it was pretty dead at this point but didn't hinder us from having fun and enjoying our cocktails. I got the one that is in the image for this place which had strawberry sorbet in it and was good. Everyone got a different cocktail and we went around and shared each other's drinks. 15th is pretty sleepy kind of place but it was a great ending to a great night. read more

Poutine! Poutine! Who doesn't like fries with cheese curds AND gravy? Yum! Though it was a blt on the salty side, we didn't mind so much since we needed something to sop up all of the delicious cocktails we consumed throughout the night. *hiccup* A friend of mine ordered the salt cod fritters, she really liked them, I thought they were a bit dry. Big points for being totally hoppin, but not overly crowded, on a Tuesday night. E'rbody in the house was a little "sloshy", and a lot fun. I really like the communal seating, and it's a pretty good spot for people watching as well. read more

I checked out Smith a few days ago when I was visiting Seattle. I knew the moment I walked in it was my sort of place. Yes, it seems very hipstery but I loved the overall ambiance and the decor was awesome! I've noticed that a few of the bars I visited had an affinity for taxidermy which I absolutely love! Ugh..and the music..shoegaze for a laid back Sunday night? Yes, please! My party and I ordered some of the signature cocktails. I tried the Blacktail (recommended for whiskey drinkers) and my boyfriend ordered the Lead Hound. Both were quite tasty! We also ordered dinner-I really couldn't decide what to get but since I had been eating too much junk food I opted for the Brussels sprouts. My boyfriend ordered the burger and my friends ordered the pear & arugula salad. The Brussels sprouts made for a great meal and my friends commented that the salad was one of the best they'd ever had! Overall, service was great. It took a little while to get what we ordered, however the server was very helpful with recommendations. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food. I will definitely be back whenever I'm in Seattle again! read more

During our move we ate out a lot. This was one of the stops. I can't believe it has taken me so long to come here; they have a great menu and great drinks. I have heard some much about the Smith Burger that I had to try it. It is a solid burger. It is not overly thick or seasoned. It was nice and juicy. We also had the radish with butter and bread. I know this sounds simple, but simple can be great. This was perfect. It was the perfect few bites to start the evening. The drinks were well crafted and a decent portion for the price. The server was very friendly and helped with food and drink recommendations. read more

Okay, you know when you think about hot manly men chopping wood....well, this is what their study/parlor/hunting lodge/man room would look like. I love this place. Dead animals on the walls, creepy old man paintings, cheap beer, sweet potato fries and a JUKEBOX. I forgot to check if they had Springsteen but if they do, I'm changing this to a 5-STAR review!! read more

Fun atmosphere. Our server was very nice and we enjoyed the overall feel of the restaurant. Food was okay but it was nothing to go crazy over. Also wished the accepted American Express. read more

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I like Smith, I really do . . . but of all the Linda's establishments this one is the least comfortable. I can't really put my finger on what it is . . . but I think it might have something to do with the fact that I can't figure out when if I'm in a bar or a restaurant. The result of which is considerable confusion about whether I can hangout for the evening, or if I have to eat and run . . .which really is a personal problem I suppose. Regardless, I do love the food at Smith. The gruyere and onion jam sandwich is quite greasy but SOOOO good! i'm also a huge fan of the poutine - which has greatly improved in quality since Smith first opened. I am very very very very sad that they took the ham and cheese donuts off the menu. and the bacon wrapped dates . . . those were so good!!! :( but I do know that menus have to change. in the meantime, I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that they will bring them back one day. read more

Smith is one of my top 5 favorite places in Seattle. Very cool vibe and atmosphere with the old feel, dark wood and tons of taxidermy. Feels like you're hanging out in some old Idaho psycho hunter tavern. Super good service by cool tattooed hipsters. Awesome food: the poutine is the best I've had, excellent burgers, awesome steaks...too many good dishes to list. My absolute favorite dessert ever is here: a warm house made brownie topped with Molly Moon Salted Caramel ice cream. The problem is they took it off the menu and now only offer it as a special sometimes....add it back to the menu please!! Don't go here please...it's getting too crowded. read more

Love this place. It's in a quieter location on Capitol Hill. My husband and I have been coming here for years. The poutine is amazing and they have great Happy Hour discounts. It's got a very Seattle, hipster vibe, and I mean that in a good way. Highly recommend. read more

First time here and absolutely loved it! We came around noon in a Sunday and although the tables were full (community tables available), we were able to grab seats at the bar without difficulty. The bartender was attentive but didn't hover. The Avo Maria wasn't quite what I wanted from a Bloody Mary since the avocado seemed to water it down and null the typically Bloody Mary spice. The regular Bloody Mary was delish however. I got the Smith burger with an egg and it did not disappoint. Cooked how I ordered it and very tasty. Perfectly hit the spot. The ambience of this spot was trendy and perfect for a couple of friends gathering for some day drinking and brunch while catching up! read more

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Enjoyed the food quite a bit, although the decor is more than a little suspect. If you're okay with stuffed birds on one wall and bad portraits on the other, Smith is definitely worth going to. I wasn't impressed by the salted cod fritters; they weren't bad, but I was expecting better. However, I really dug the grilled cheese with onion jam, which turned out to be more like eating a french onion soup without the soup. Very tasty. I also liked the salad it came with, as it was very appropriately dressed. I had a taste of a friend's burger, and thought it was pretty tasty and cooked well, but the texture of the meat was a bit... fine? Hard to tell how the burger as a whole was from just a bite. I wouldn't mind coming back to try more of the food! read more

A review of the Smith burger.... The good * Great bun, ciabatta-like in its shape, texture and fluffiness. * Butter lettuce is an under-leveraged condiment. Kudos for putting the Rolls-Royce of the condiment family on the burger. * Solid patty, utilized most of the bun real estate. * Hand cut fries that came out hot and crispy. The bad * Two slices of cucumber have no place on a burger. The Russian judge automatically deducted a full point for this. * Bacon is a must have option, but this slice of pig was way too over salted. The verdict * Your standard pub burger. Nothing fundamentally flawed, but not in the upper echelon of burger purveyors in Seattle. * 3 out of 5 stars read more

So I recently went to Smith for dinner while on vacation and found it to be RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME. The staff was very nice and very attentive. The food was amazing and extremely creative. My table just ordered a bunch of items and we all shared, everything was great and full of flavor. The beer selection was impressive and the bar decor was fitting. Really people? Taxidermy on the walls of a place that serves marrow bones? uh kinda perfect! I also loved the huge bench style seating in the middle of the dining room. The whole north woods kitsch plus a very gourmet yet hearty menu, It was fantastic. I wish there was a place like this in Brooklyn! And one of the bartenders looks like Jude Law!! read more

We wanted some stick-to-your-ribs food and Smith did not disappoint. The decor is something you would expect in an early 20th century hunting lodge, with taxidermy animals on the walls with rustic wood and metal tables and chairs around. The poutine ($12 large) was delicious and hearty although very salty (so be prepared with water on hand) and while we didn't get the smoked brisket addition (+$6) we felt it was good enough without it. The ratio of fries to gravy and cheese was on point. The burger ($15) was good and the sweet potato fries were solid as well, although could have been a tad more crispy (recognizing that is personal preference). The portions between both of these were too much for two people so even doing a small poutine and a burger would be more than enough for two. The service was exceptional and we really enjoyed our meal - will certainly be back. read more

I came here recently on our little four day Seattle adventure. We ended up enjoying Smith so much that we went back two nights in a row! First night, my boy and I went by ourselves after dinner. We made a couple stops after, but loved the feel of this bar. It was like a vintage dining hall with a bar. Dim lights, huge tables, and late night food. The second night, we met a friend from the area here, and he loved it as well. We already ate, but ordered the sweet potato fries. I've had some damn good sweet potato fries, and these were just ok. Too fried, hard, and burnt. Skip the fries and just drink their booze. read more

I freaking love Smith. The wait staff really are friendly! They actually deserve the crazy 15%+ tips. They really genuinely care, smile, wipe tables and pay attention. Thanks for raising the bar on service. Plus I am so glad that Seattle is getting into serving sweet potato fries. read more

Admittedly I have no aim, and tear up when I have to kill the fish at the end of a pole, but I do enjoy a good hunting lodge atmosphere in a dark whiskey bar. I was taken here by a friend and enjoyed a good burger and some ambient mood lighting while sucking down a beer. The arrangement of framed "portraits" on the walls is supposedly presidents, according to my waitress, but I don't believe her. The high ceilings make me feel light headed too. All in all, this is a slightly expensive pub for a fun night out. It gets packed. read more

Ended up here on a Mimosa Binge/catch up with a friend. I like the feel of this place however I'm not a huge fan of having dead stuffed creatures staring at me although when sitting facing the bar, I was able to forget their vacant eyes! I do love Toile, creepy old portraits and dark wood work which balanced out the taxidermy items. We had just had breakfast down the way however I immediately had food remorse upon perousing Smith's menu! I must come back here to eat sometime as the menu made my mouth water on a full stomach! My friend and I sat for a few hours, enjoying several beverages and were well taken care of by our bartenders. In fact we lapsed a shift switch, however service overlapped impeccably and our glasses were never allowed to empty! We enjoyed good conversation with our hosts but never were they intrusive. In fact the down to earth friendliness of them all will guarantee my return! That and to try something off of that food menu! read more