The Smith: 55 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003. this is the place i went to. Ever since I arrived in New York one year ago for College this has been one of my favorite restaurants to go to. The mood is always lively and the prices are cheap. The BGM is also calming. I can always get exemplary service regardless of whomever is serving me, everyone there deserves tips anytime you go. Even if there is a bar attached most people and most importantly families go here to eat as there is also a well developed kids menu. I would recommend either one of two meals at this establishment: The Smith Burger (with modifications without pickles. this is what a server recommended and it was the BEST!! like genuinely the best burger I've ever had! It was sooo good!) Another is the Caesar Salad with the added grilled chicken..these are my 2 staples that I order when I go. one or the other... 10/10 recommend to go again and I'll be visiting again, hungry for more. read more

My friend and I came here to catch up after not seeing each other for far too long, and it ended up being the perfect spot to linger over brunch. We sat outside, and while I do wish the patio fan had been running (New York humidity is no joke!), everything else more than made up for it. My omelet was perfectly fluffy, the truffle fries were absolutely divine, and the cocktails were just as good. The real standout, though, was our server. We ended up staying for about two hours because we had so much to catch up on, and they struck that perfect balance of being incredibly kind and attentive while never making us feel rushed or pressured to leave. We always had what we needed, but we also felt like we were genuinely welcome to enjoy our time together. (There wasn't a wait for tables, or we absolutely would have wrapped things up sooner.) Wonderful food, wonderful service, and exactly the kind of place where you can enjoy a great meal and even better company. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in New York. read more

We stopped here for a late lunch after moving one of my kids into college. We were hungry and ready for a nice, relaxing meal, and this was the perfect spot. The service was great, and the food was delicious. I ordered the miso salmon and absolutely loved it. The portion was generous, and the salmon was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back! read more

The Smith - Miso Salmon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Went out for a nice solo dinner and this place did not disappoint. My server was Lili and she was very attentive and super sweet. I had ordered the spicy shrimp scampi, crispy calamari and some oysters and it was all delicious. Shrimp scampi was great balance of spice and acid and was topped with toasted bread crumbs. Calamari was great, and you can't go wrong with the oysters. I also had the Oaxacan sunshine cocktail, and ended it with the strawberry pie and chai. I had came here to celebrate big accomplishments and staff made me feel great. I will definitely be coming back ! read more

The Smith - Spicy Shrimp Scampi Crispy Calamari - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I went twice for brunch. The first time was great I had the passion mojito,oysters, pancakes and the special which was a fish sandwich. The food was fresh,hot and flavorful. I enjoyed all the things I ordered the service was wonderful. My water was constantly refilled, ai was checked on and when things were finished they were removed. The 2nd visit wasnt so great I got the calamari and French toast which I didn't enjoy as much and the service was really lacking this visit. The woman taking my order took forever to come around to me,took forever to get water I got my calamari before my drink and I finished my water without a refill. It was like night and day difference between the two visits. My first server was Thomas I definitely recommend asking for him if you can. I would of gave 5 stars if it wasnt for the second visit but the first definitely 5. read more

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The Smith is always consistent when it comes to food and service. We were lucky enough to get a spot st the bar the other night. However, if you are a large party best to make reservations. The Smith Burger is the way to go if you are having a hankering for some protein. read more

The Smith - The Smith Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came for a pre-show cocktail and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the vibe even if it was loud. I loved the decor even though it was predictable. I loved the staff even though they forgot my friend's order. And I loved my food even though it was hella pricey. Would I go back? In a heartbeat! read more

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The food was delicious and flavorful. I wish the scampi didn't have so much oil on the bottom of the plate but overall it was really good. They gave us complimentary bread that was cold as hell but it did its job as we waited for the oysters, which were really fresh. Surprisingly when we went on a Friday it was kind of empty but the restaurant itself is spacious, good music & good service. read more

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Saturday brunch, steak and eggs, eggs benedict -- a reliable American brunch spot! The calamari we ordered was so good, I loved the fried olives and zucchini added to it, wasn't sure if I would like it with the feta but it was good! We ordered the NY strip steak and eggs and the steak was cooked perfectly, I didn't have it with the hollandaise though. The eggs benedict was also good, I wasn't a huge fan of ham but the poached eggs were lovely. A nice, casual spot to catch up with friends, no-frills, just reliable food and good vibes :) There is also a photo booth downstairs which was a lot of fun, you get two prints of three photos each for $5! read more

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My go-to order at any The Smith location is the jalapeño cheddar grits. Listed under the "Vegetables" section of the menu, they were exceptional--creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The jalapeño added just the right kick without overpowering the dish. Needless to say, I polished off the entire bowl. I can't believe I ate the whole (fattening but delicious) thing! At $9, it's a little pricey, but that's expected in the East Village. My bartender/server, Ezra, was excellent--he immediately brought me two large carafes of free water, one filtered and one sparkling, which was a thoughtful touch. It was refreshing to see a unisex restroom, and it was replete with toilets. The toilet that I used was clean, but the garbage bin was overflowing with paper towels-- minor issue, but worth mentioning. Overall, I highly recommend this location for both the food and the service. read more

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Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday with his family. Amazing food , friendly waiters and staff. Cool thing is they have photobooth downstairs! read more

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Bar-style food, but they make it delicious regardless. The prices are a bit high, but it's worth it for brunch. Service is also quick. TIP: Head downstairs to the (yes, gender-neutral) bathroom and check out the photo booth--it adds a fun touch to the experience. Great spot to bring an out-of-town friend. Not somewhere I'd go frequently, but definitely worth a visit. read more

Bar food but make it good. Lots of tables and they fill up around peak times and happy hours. They have different deals for different days of the week (Sunday is $28ish for a cheeseburger and a beer.) What a deal! Good service. Lots of mood lighting. Cool art and it's a great location. Appetizers are fine. Salad waas good. They gave me more chicken than I expected. read more

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Came back and really enjoyed the crispy chicken with the ricotta gnocchi. My favorite cocktail is the spiced pear margarita! read more

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1st time customer The Smith by Union Square is a nice place to hangout or have a date. I came here for drinks only. The waiters are nice. There's a single restroom upstairs and a few more downstairs. read more

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I had my birthday brunch here with a group of 14. The space was large enough to fit all of us comfortable. Food was delicious and came out relatively fast! The staff did their best to accommodate the crowd. Overall a pleasant experience with good atmosphere! read more

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We stopped in quickly before catching a movie nearby, and absolutely loved it. I have been recommended the restaurant before, and was very excited to try it. The setting was intimate and inviting, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Since we needed to be quick, we shared the side of brussels sprouts and the short rib. Both were absolutely wonderful. We are looking forward to coming back for an extended date night to try more of the menu! read more

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Came here for dinner after a work event and had a decent experience. This is a very typical NYC American restaurant with burgers and pasta. I got a burger and while it was well cooked and yummy, it wasn't out of this world amazing that would want me to come back immediately. Service is decent and friendly. I did notice after you get your food, service kinda subsided until we flagged down our waiter for the check. The place itself is spacious with a lot of outdoor seating as well which I appreciate, especially on a nice day. Would recommend making a reservation as this place is usually busy. read more

Delicious food but grossly understaffed on a Saturday afternoon/evening. The one server is doing his best with a trainee, but he's expected to cover almost 35 different tables. Manager is walking around and not doing much more than that. Wish I could tip him more and pay the Smith less. So disappointing when I was trying to celebrate. read more

Top notch meal. Came here for lunch and had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries! Amazing . Portions are ample, fries are delicious. I enjoyed my lunch. Service was very good. Very enjoyable . A+++ read more

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First day back visiting New York, and my uncle and cousin took all of us to The Smith. They served complimentary bread and sparkling water. I ordered the Smith burger and it was juicy and cooked to perfection, and the fries came out crispy and tasty. The restaurant has good vibe and it's good place to meet up with friends and enjoy some good food and drinks. The service was excellent and staff are friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. If you find yourself in the area, I recommend giving it a try. read more

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Wonderful bar and restaurant. The service and ambiance were all very nice. Did not get the food as we had time to get a couple local NYC beers before The Taylor Party midnight event at Webster Hall. read more

The Smith - Beer - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The host greeted us warmly and thoughtfully offered a choice of seating, which was a nice touch. The venue features two bars--one on the ground floor and a quieter one downstairs. The table was small and felt a bit crowded, likely intensified by the Valentine's Day rush. The food, unfortunately, was only mediocre. The spicy salmon tartar lacked seasoning, while the oysters, served raw, were the highlight of the evening. I ordered the meatballs with garlic mash, but they were a bit dry. My husband enjoyed his burger, although the truffle fries he chose lacked truffle flavor. When it came to drinks, ordering cocktails was a bit challenging due to the busy crowd. For dessert, we shared a chocolate cake--simple, but a little dry. Overall, I don't see myself returning to this place. read more

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I came here with a friend to catch up over a good meal. The food was good, but this is one of the noisiest restaurants I've ever been to. I could hardly hear anything my friend said and found myself just nodding. It completely ruined the night in all honesty. Fine food. 0/10 for acoustics. They need to sadly figure that out read more

I have been eyeing The Smith for a while, finally got a chance to dine here for lunch. We just got in time before it got really busy for lunch hour rush. Inside of the restaurant is very nice, clean, slick, beautifully decorated for Christmas. The menu had some great variety and lots of good drinks. I good the city bird (zero proof) that had such a nice punch taste. Tried the fried chicken nuggets that were fluffy and soft, didn't even feel like nuggets. It came with delicious spicy peach sauce on the side. For entree I got the roasted salmon. It was cooked perfectly, very soft flakes, accompanied by some complimentary vegetables. We had a wonderful service thru out the lunch. They gave out sparkling water for free and some complimentary bread with butter. The dishes came out pretty quickly. Overall we had an amazing time here. read more

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I met my daughter there when visiting NYC. She said it was a great Happy Hour and it was. The Smith is a fairly large place that is nice and bright and the bar is pretty comfortable. The bartenders were reasonably attentive and were good at their craft. The cocktails were smooth and well-made. The star of the show was this appetizer they had. It was a large bowl of homemade chips (I think) that were covered in this yummy sauce. Not sure what it was but DAMN it was tasty. The price was very reasonable, and the other food dishes I saw coming out were very appealing. I will return for a meal next time in the city. It was a good way to start the evening. read more

The Smith - Chips covered in AWESOME sauce - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The Smith is a tale of two experiences that leaves me torn - it has delicious food, awesome decor, and a chill atmosphere but the service is so SLOW. Keep that in mind if you're considering eating here. We had two meals here, one day just a snack and the other brunch, and both were smilier experiences. The Smith itself is very inviting, the decor is rustic classy, and the menu is brimming with tasty options. The staff, however, could use a little pep in their step. Our wait staff was very friendly but we found time just melting off the clock between visits from them. And both times we were there we could not identify any reason for it - the place was empty! Take this advice into consideration if you're planning on visiting because it can mean the difference. Luckily we were not in a rush either time but we also didn't like simply sitting and twiddling our thumbs without cause. read more

The service was excellent and made dining there really comfortable. I had the rigatoni, which was absolutely delicious. The crème fraîche gave a unique twist to the classic dish, and the sesame seeds were an unexpected touch that actually worked really well once everything came together. It's definitely a cozy spot with a great vibe--if you're in the East Village and craving a solid meal, this is the place to check out. read more

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I went there by accident I was looking for another spot but being it opened later than the time I got there I decided to go in here and get a drink and app. Not a very appealing appearance for me but decided to go in the bar area the bartenders were nice offered me their recommendations as to what martini to try which was a good as well as the appetizer. Not a place I would k probably go to again but the food n drinks were not bad. read more

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We told the host that we had a birthday and he said he would tell the manager so that they could bring a candle with out dessert which did not happen. In addition, we ordered a cookie cake (which they said they had) and they just brought us a singular cookie. The chocolate cake and cookie were not good, and we asked for an extra scoop of ice cream which they brought 20 minutes later. The restaurant itself is cute but the other Smith locations are much better read more

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I made a reservation, within an hour of our time- it was a busy, crowded Friday night, but we got in! We didn't have much of a wait, we got drink at the bar that we took to our table. Our server, Lilly was amazing from start to finish. She had good recommendations, was so friendly, helpful, definitely a hustler, and overall did a great job! The oysters, shrimp, and salmon tartare were absolutely delicious. My husband liked his burger, but would've preferred it without the sauce on it, so he'll know that for next time. My friend liked her spicy shrimp scampi, but I did not taste that. Although it was very crowded and loud, there was a great vibe and was definitely a lot of fun. It wasn't too loud that we couldn't talk and enjoy ourselves. read more

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We've been patrons of the Smith since its opening in the east village almost 20 years ago. But in all of our years eating there we are most delighted with the addition this summer of the salmon dish which includes snap peas. It is always perfectly cooked and delicious. Please don't take this off the menu when you convert to your Fall menu as we would have it all year long. It's fantastic. While I'm at I also want to commend the most recent manager, Joey, he's been terrific. We've always enjoyed our meals and the service at The Smith albeit hate the noise but we ensure it because we love it. Please keep the salmon read more

Very solid place to get brunch; convenient location and tons of seating, so getting a reservation is super easy. Ordered a Gatsby, which was a nice, fruity, light cocktail that worked well for brunch. Their French toast seems to be their most popular dish-- it was yummy and portion size was huge, although idk if it stood out to me that much. I actually liked my friend's entree more-- she got the shrimp and grits, and although shrimp were nothing special, those grits were delish. Home fries here are also very flavorful; recommend getting them as a side. read more

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Came here to celebrate my brothers engagement and Felicity was incredible! Made them feel so special! Will definitely be back again for the amazing drinks and dinner! read more

This place used to be my go to dinner place, ordering 3-4 times a week for several years and today I was sent the wrong order again. Uber will not take care of it and I can't get anyone on the phone who has authority to refund me so I'm leaving this review. Last night I ordered chicken and was given raw salmon. I was told there was nothing that could be done about it and the person wouldn't give me their name. Taking my money and business somewhere else! read more

We stopped in for a drink and I was able to enjoy the ambiance of a place I used to love to visit often when I lived in the area. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some mid day cocktails. We ordered an espresso martini and a Bloody Mary. Both made well and the bartender was great. He told us we were a little early for happy hour, bummer, but it was nice he shared the info. I was not able to eat this time but in the past the food was always excellent. read more

The Smith - Bloody Mary and Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My friends and I had been seeing a lot about The Smith online recently and were always getting recommendations so we finally booked a large table and took the whole family. Let me say, it did not disappoint! First, the manager is incredible and came to our table to personally thank us for dining with them. The ambience was beautiful with perfect lighting and large tables and clean bathrooms. The service was wonderful and we went at a lovely time where it wasn't very crowded. Every time I pass by there are people enjoying the outside seating and the large tables inside by the windows. The food is well-made and their specialty gnocchi pasta was our favorite by far, though everything tasted up to par with what I expected given the numerous recommendations and fair pricing. We had a great time at The Smith and look forward to coming back frequently to celebrate different occasions as well. Thanks to everyone here for your service! read more

First night in Manhattan and after a long flight from LA we hunkered down at The Smith on 3rd. Started with chips & dip - homemade/homefried waffle chips were super light and crisp. Hubs had the chicken Milanese topped with mile high arugula. I enjoyed the pot of mussels - sooo yummy! Restaurant is large but cozy; we enjoyed Friday night outside dining. read more

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Visited with a party of 8 for a birthday celebration. The staff was very friendly but I will admit, service was slow. The place is really loud (we were also seated next to a table of what looked like frat boys so that may have been it). Kinda dark which made reading the menus hard, but that's the extent of my criticism. I enjoyed everything I ate and drank. Loved my steak and LOVED the fries. I asked for both the pepper sauce and chimichurri which complimented the meal well. In terms of drinks, I tried the Lychee Gimlet and the Strawberry Collin's of which I really enjoyed the latter. All in all, a pretty good experience and I would love to check this place out for happy hour! read more

The Smith - The Smith Bar Steak - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The Smith may not seem conceptually ground-breaking, but not many places can pull this off. Without going into too much detail about people I've known who rarely stray from burgers or salads, I can verify that more particular customers have been pleased here. And more adventurous diners will find appealing twists and turns within the upscale bar paradigm. It's American-leaning and steak-heavy but vegetable bibimbap is also on the menu. I might not try that one but let me know how it is. On my latest visit I returned to an old classic, the pork chop with jalapeno cheddar grits. I also enjoyed 35% of a French dip sandwich. Last time I got the burger. The burger is currently $26 but with adornments such as bacon shallot jam, this is no drive-through sandwich. Good news/bad news: I had a ton of food on my last two visits, partly thanks to my generous dining and companion, and thus I haven't gotten to the apple tart yet. The Smith has a trait in common with other buzzy outlets in that you'll be waiting if you arrive at 8, but they work hard to ease the lines. Unlike some other spots, the service is always super-friendly. Influencers and civilians alike are welcome here. The Smith's complementary green sparkling water bottle has become an iconic symbol of their work in bringing a bit of glamour to the masses. read more