Rebecca C.

Stellar meal and great vibes from the staff and the space. I don't think there was any dish we didn't like. Every dish had something that I hadn't ever tried before. We got the buckwheat pancake with bluefin tuna, bread with seaweed butter, peas with mussels, amberjack, rice clam chowder, and the apple cider donut for dessert. You can really taste the sour tartness of the apple in the donut. Also the rice dish was my favorite. No matter what you pick, you can't go wrong!

Wendy B.

Overall lovely. Drinks are quite adventurous either you like it or not. Hay Smoked Amberjack - fresh, great texture, smoky but didn't really taste the persimmon. Razor Clam - very fresh but overall little dry. Buckwheat Pancake - little disappointed as was hoping to get buckwheat flavor more but it's more like a thin crepe with whitefish salad, very whitefish heavy. Abalone Skewer - it's good but more like 1/4 abalone and 3/4 mushroom... The egg yolk was very tasty we were guessing they reconstructed the egg yolk but not sure. Monkfish - protein is okay but the 3 accoutrement came with it was interesting pairing. Apple Cider Donut was very good! Fluffy and warm. The $8 scoop of vanilla ice cream was unnecessary. Celery Float was very worth trying. It's a big too celery but we love the celery root ice cream. Pinenut Tart was unfortunately mid, pinenut layer was quite thin. The tart was loose not structured. The sugar layer was dominant. Enjoy!!!

Tyler T.

Smithereens is delicious. Reservations aren't too hard to get for 2 as long as you're willing to eat around 5 or 9, though when you get there the wait can be a bit long even with a reservation. Everyone seems to love the Anadama bread but I don't think it was too much more special than bread you can get at a bakery. I would pass on this one personally. Loved the buckwheat pancake, it has smoked fish below it and gives a nice creamy crepe like taste and texture. The tuna was really good too, they smear this chili sauce below it giving it a nice acidic taste with a kick. Lobster roll was good but not that crazy amazing. Standard fare but with a touch more of old bay like spice on top, and a little more flavor in the lobster and mayo. The grilled mackerel was delicious though, with a Thai inspired taste of tamarind and a slaw on top that added just the right level of acidity. The candied seaweed with cream is unique but really good. Rather than the crunch for a hard shell pastry you get the crispiness and crunch of the candied nori.

Stacy T.

I snagged a reservation here after I saw in the NYT it was best 50 places in the world. The food is good, but I do agree with the critic - It does seem like a lot of appetizers looking for a home. Anadama bread was hearty, but fluffly at the same time. Amberjack was light with a nice kick. Lobster roll, yes it was just a lobster roll, but it was a solid one. I do miss Pearl Oyster Bar, it was a huge roll for $35. The one here was tiny tiny for $38. The abalone skewers were definitely tasty. The japanese sanma was a surprise - it came with its head on. It tasted a little pickled and very delicate. The black cod was cooked well, but very mild. We ended with the apple cider donut that was very very fried. Overall solid food, but felt more like a tapas place with no encore.

Tiffany L.

Had a lovely dinner here thanks to our server Mel and the neat dishes and the overall vibes. It was a bit tough securing a reservation, but I ended up being able to make one since someone cancelled theirs. When I arrived, I was able to be seated first without my whole party being there which was a plus. Mel was with us throughout our meal and very nice. We settled on these dishes for a party of two: Anadama Bread (4.5/5) This would have been even better with just a bit more salt in the butter. The bread was warm and fluffy and the butter had a great consistency to it. Buckwheat Pancake (4/5) This was an interesting combo of flavors, I can see why lots of people recommend it. Lobster Roll (3/5) The lobster was sooo fresh and tasty, but I really wasn't a fan of the paprika on the bread. It was too much! Black Cod (5/5) My favorite dish by far!!!!!!! I would order this again and again. Everything in this dish tasted incredible from the buttery cod to the flavorful spinach. Apple Cider Donut (2/5) I had such high hopes for this, and while it was good, what ruined it for me was the salt -- the combo of flavors was very off-putting to me. The donut is big though and nice to share. It comes warm as well.

Gab G.

One of my favorite new restaurants!! So good I came twice in a month. The first time, I made a reservation two weeks ahead for dinner. My friend and I ordered: + Rhubarb Collins + Seaweed martini + Barnacle boy + Buckwheat Pancake with smoked bluefish + beans with red shrimp, squid & sea urchin + Blue crab rice + Cured fluke + Andama bread + Maple & pinenut tart + Candied seaweed Seaweed martini was perfect, and the other two drinks were really fantastic too. As for the food, top highlights were the beans, cured fluke and andama bread. (Beans are off the menu now but hopefully they bring them back one day!) Buckwheat pancake was also fab. They asked for feedback on the crab rice because it was a new menu item (loved that they did that). We were honest - we thought it was a bit salty / letdown compared to everything else - and they comped it which was a really nice touch. For my second visit, I booked about a week ahead and went with my boyfriend. We ordered: + Tuna with rhubarb and kelp + Lentils + Lobster roll + Celery ice cream float + Apple cider donut The lentils were my fave this time (honestly a worthy replacement for the beans), followed by the tuna and donut. Lobster roll was also so good... ok basically everything here is great lol. Celery ice cream float was super unique though not as unique as the candied seaweed if you can only choose one. They also comped us some amaro!! Vibes are great and not pretentious. I'm obsessed with this place.

Taylor Z.

The highlight for me was the apple cider donut. Hot and fluffy on the inside. The other was the seafood rice, really ch and tasty.

Shyam K.

Service and the space were incredible. The service was super attentive, friendly, and very helpful. The space was bigger than we expected, very moody, and our seats in front of the kitchen had an awesome view. The food itself was awesome. Tons of very inventive flavors/bites. Our favorites were the lobster roll and the red shrimp but everything on the menu was great. For dessert the apple cider donut is a must get, truly the best donut I've ever had

Isabella T.

Absolutely phenomenal spot. I came here for dinner with my fiancé to celebrate his birthday and it was the perfect place. Getting a reservation is tough but I lucked out with the resy notify feature and got a reservation for a Friday around 9:30PM. The ambiance is really cool-- it gives this very deep sea+ noir+ mysterious vibe mixed with a simple yet elegant decor. The dimly lit space feels very open but cozy at the same time. We sat at the bar which was really fun since we got to see how some of the dishes were prepared in front of our eyes and got to experience all the different delicious scents from dishes that we did not even order. The bartender who helped us was very personable and gave us some wonderful recommendations for drinks and also food. Their cocktails and wine list are a 10/10. I was actually very impressed by their drinks. I got a green swizzle cocktail which was light, refreshing, but packed with a depth of flavor and acidity. My fiancé got a negroni which he loved. We also tried one of their white wines which was a riesling and was absolutely delicious, pairing super well with all the dishes. For food, we were also completely blown away. We tried: - Buckwheat pancake: I get the hype now. Thin pancake with crispy edges, and subtle sweet hints from the maple, contrasted by the punch of green onion. All of this is paired with this deliciously rich and creamy smoked fish. Absolute perfection. Very generous portion size! Must order. - Bluefin tuna: super thin, lean tuna. Even if lean, somehow it still melted in our mouths. This dish is bright, with a citrusy/sweet vinaigrette, tomatoes, and gooseberries. Delicious app. - Abalone skewers: umami and smoky combination of grilled abalone and shiitake mushrooms. The presentation is gorgeous, including a giant shell with egg yolk jam in it to add more richness to each bite of the skewer. Truly very unique and well executed dish. - Lobster roll: perfectly crispy exterior of the bun with a soft and pillowy inside. Generous chunks of delicious lobster. Nice touch of Old Bay seasoning. Portion is on the smaller side but very solid overall. - Whole BBQ mackerel: Before you even ask, yes this is 100% worth the $62 price tag. We initially debated ordered two other of the mains but opted for just this BBQ mackerel and it was truly mind-blowing. This is probably the best grilled fish I have had all year. The meat was unbelievably tender and the seasoning was a little sweet and sour with hints of tamarind, ginger, and spice. It came topped with this tangy/pickled coleslaw that really complimented and brought out the flavors of the fish seasoning. Perfectly de-boned and generously sized. Ideal to share. - Maple and pine nut tart: Nutty, with hints of maple that are not too overpowering, buttery. Perfect fall dessert if you are a fan of tarts and nutty flavor profiles. Comes with a side of salted whipped cream that gives the perfect contrast. Made me feel warm and happy inside. - Apple cider donut: I am not a huge fan of donuts but this was actually the best donut I have had in my life. The exterior was perfectly crispy, with a nice even layer of cinnamon and sugar. The inside was pillowy, moist, and had a lovely apple cider flavor. This was such a simple dish but it was executed so well that it was truly a showstopper. We got it with the pawpaw ice cream which created a beautiful contrast by adding subtle hints of vanilla and a nice temperature gradient. We were actually so close to ordering a second round of donut but somehow had enough self control :) Overall, every bite was perfection and the ambiance was divine. This may be one of my new favorite restaurants in NYC. The dishes are all so rich and intentional. The portion sizes are surprisingly generous and allow you to leave pretty full and satisfied. The ambiance is super cute and perfect for a date night. I will be dreaming about the mackerel and the apple cider donut for a long time. I doubt I will be able to stay away for long... Highly recommend this place. Check it out at the earliest opportunity.

Anuraag R.

Great food with a cozy ambiance. Sat at the chefs counter and really felt the cohesiveness in team behind the kitchen. They were all moving with grace and was not loud as every chef was perfecting their part of the overall menu. All the food here was great and the dessert made of seaweed was extremely unique and would recommend saving room for one. Great service and extensive wine menu

Shawn H.

Incredible pancake, bread/butter, whiting, tuna, and mackerel -- it would be hard to sub out any of these next time around, although there's still more I'd want to try. The rice was also excellent but heavy and probably overkill.

Nicole N.

Delicious New England seafood dishes with a modern flare! As a seafood fan, I was impressed by the flavors and the execution! My table of 2 started off with the buckwheat pancake, which was crunchy and chewy. Compared to the one at Neptune Oyster in Boston, the Smithereens' version was more crispy (less doughy), but had less smoked bluefish flavors and definitely more savory focused. Loved the generous serving of green onions on top! While I was craving a crudo, the amberjack was a little too "spicy" with the horseradish for me and didn't have as much sauce as I would have liked. The green beans nevertheless gave it a nice crunch and textural contrast. The abalone skewers was probably my *favorite* dish this entire meal! The abalone slices were cooked nicely with a fragrant smoky aroma and well seasoned. The shiitake mushrooms were tasty and juicy. The egg yolk jam was a delightful extra touch with creamy flavors. For mains, I was initially nervous about the lentils but it was an umami heaven. The lentils helped balance the fattiness from the foie gras. The eel pieces gave it an additional yummy fishy, savory profile. The bass was very tender and paired well with the shrimp-stuffed morel mushrooms. The sauce reminded me of a sweet miso flavor that was well-balanced. For desserts, the candied seaweed was the second highlight of my meal!! I'm not a licorice person but the licorice taste wasn't too strong. The flavor combination was very novel and it worked!! The sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly bitter flavors came from mixing candied seaweed with citrus jam and licorice white chocolate cream. For drinks, the coconut gimlet featured a coconut cream flavor (rather than coconut syrup or pulp) which I very much enjoyed! It wasn't too strong nor too sweet. My partner's wine pairings were also amazing! The umeshu green tea that came with dessert was my favorite. The prominent tea flavors (almost had this hojicha flavor profile) complemented the complex flavors of the dessert dish. Tucked in a baseline in the East Village, the restaurant had a decent amount of seating. The dark, minimalistic decor with dim lighting made it perfect for date night. Staff were friendly. Can't wait to come back for my next special meal!

Amanda W.

Fish-lovers only! Very cute spot that was cozy and dim as soon as you walked in, while very casual. In terms of food, there were lots of surprising bites so definitely ask for recommendations on what to get (and also how much to get). The standout to me was the abalone skewers and the bean dish. Note that everything has seafood in it too. I also recommend the leeks and the buckwheat pancake. I wasn't super impressed by the larger fish dishes, the monkfish and sea bass. Both were tasty but less exciting after all the smaller bites. I would go again and think it's worth a try!