Service was great and food was even better. We had a corner room so it was perfect for conversations. read more

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Decided to try The Smith for Sunday brunch. The restaurant is spacious inside with a small umbrella cover tables. The decor is bright and inviting. I was quickly seated on the patio with little to no wait without a reservation. I ordered the smith burger with a fried egg and crispy bacon. The burger was savory and flavorful. Highly recommend adding a fried egg and bacon to add elevated flavor. 5/5 Not pictured a short stack of pancakes. The pancakes were light and fluffy (just the way I like them) The syrup quickly absorbed in the pancakes to lock in a sweet and buttery flavor. Highly recommend. 4:5 Our waiter was attentive and gave great recommendations. Overall, I was very satisfied with my visit. I would like to return to try the dinner menu. read more

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I came here for brunch and it was nice! The holiday market was also happening around this time so it was a really close walk. There was a slight wait because we came during a busy time. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous we also enjoyed our food. The drinks were also great, I would love to come back and try their dinner menu! read more

The Smith - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The French onion sandwich is top tier. Don't skip the dipping sauce that comes with it either. read more

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Unfortunately our experience at The Smith was disappointing and hopefully a one off experience. We went for brunch on a Sunday in December - 3 of us who were having a girls brunch out without kids and husbands. We were sat right away in a nice booth that allowed for easy conversation. At first, the extra time to catch up since we hadn't seen each other in a while was great, but then realized we hadn't been greeted in the 20+ minutes after being seated. We tried to flag down a server without luck, so walked back to the hostess desk to have a server come over. We were brought bottles of water for the table (sparkling and still), which I love so we can refill as needed. We were also brought some bread and butter. When our server greeted us, we placed both our beverage and food order at the same time. Mimosas were on point!! Delicious! Many options from classic OJ, grapefruit, cucumber, and passion fruit! The fresh juice makes all the difference! Also we felt reasonably priced at $9. These go down easy! We noticed several tables around us were seated after us, orders taken, food served, and more than half eaten, and some finished all before our food arrived. We did have one person with an allergy and the Manager stopped by our table to let us know if it didn't have a red flag, don't eat it. This was very appreciated, but thought he may have also apologized for how long it was taking to have our food arrive. However, not the case. Our food arrived and after I took three bites, asked if others food was cold. It was! Having kids, it was something we're accustomed to, but when we're dining out, paying the prices we are, we expect our food to be warm. Out of three main orders and two sides, only one side was warm. One of the dishes was eggs Benedict, and the eggs were not runny at all and was more like medium boiled. Two of us have worked in the restaurant world previously and it was almost like our plates sat under a heat lamp for quite sometime. So we then flagged down another manager - They took our food back and had it remade. However, it then took another 20-25 minutes to get our food. New food came out and was delicious! The flavors were on point and really good. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon instead of ham, Goat Cheese Omelettes (one with egg white), a side of home fries and a potato waffle. We ate quickly because unfortunately we needed to be somewhere else. We ended up being there close to 2-2.5 hours. Again, tables around us were turning over much faster than ours, so I do think this was an isolated event. We thought the manager would have come over to apologize or try to make it right, but this did not happen. Our server was friendly and believe they work as a team (as they have runners bringing food, someone else for water/bread), etc. So not entirely their fault, but also didn't greet us until asked, didn't check in on food until our remade one came out, we approached again for second round of drinks. Perhaps they had too many tables? It just wasn't a great experience for us almost the full time we were there. Again, when the food came out warm it was quite delicious and the place is beautiful, but unfortunately with our experience, I'm hesitant to recommend others to go here when there are other places available in the same area. read more

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I used to come to this location when it was another restaurant and had heard about the Smith so I wanted to try it out with a friend I hadn't seen in about 9 years. I always scan the menu prior to going to a restaurant and hadn't really saw anything that I was dying to taste but thought I could figure it out. I arrived at 5pm and it was practically empty. I thought that was due to the weather but by time we left around 7pm, it had absolutely picked up. We sat at the bar tables and a waiter immediately came up and provided water and bread. I ended up getting an espresso martini and a gnocchi and short rib pasta that was actually pretty decent. It looks like they serve brunch which I would absolutely be open to trying. I will say that the staff was amazing and just based on that I would highly recommend trying this place out. Sorry per usual - I forgot pics:) read more

I was looking for a brunch spot and came across The Smith -- and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant was lively and inviting, with a clean, modern aesthetic and incredibly friendly staff. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waitress started us off with both sparkling and flat water, which was a great touch -- especially since my husband and I love sparkling water. Even better, there was no additional cost! I ordered the avocado toast, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. The avocado was topped with arugula dressed in a light lemon vinaigrette and perfectly seasoned. What made the dish stand out were the pickled onions and radish -- they added just the right amount of bite to an already delicious plate. We also tried the egg and bacon sandwich, which came with a side of crispy, well-seasoned potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection. To top it off, I had a cucumber pineapple mimosa -- so fresh and flavorful! I would absolutely come back again. The Smith nailed it on every level. read more

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So staff are amazing! But they ran out of espresso martinis and bread by 6:45pm and they blamed the Capitals game but they had to know about that beforehand so thats on them. So the first things I ordered were out so not a strong start. Also the espresso martinis are made in batches not to order so probably for the best they were out. The food was really good. We had the mussels and the le burger and we enjoyed both. Our server was busy but attentive and really made the experience worth it. There is another location in Chicago (where we live) so maybe we will give that a try. read more

I had such a delicious brunch at the smith. While I have been a patron for dinner, I had yet to venture during the day. The ambiance is bright and vibrant, and very busy. The noise levels were very high, so if you are hard of hearing or are trying to have a more intimate meal, this may not be the option for you. Otherwise, it was wonderful. I had a spicy Bloody Mary and it was fantastic. Following, I had the goat cheese omelet that came with mixed green salad. There was a lot of goat cheese and it was so creamy! I ate every last bite. Our server was attentive but not overly so, which was appreciated. Even better, they split checks individually without any bother. Great spot and I will be back. read more

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came for brunch on saturday and it was great! definitely packed and quite loud - make a reservation if you can! it took quite a while for our drinks and food to come out, but otherwise service was good. perfect location and 5 min walk from both metro center and gallery place stops. decorated nicely for the holidays! all food was delicious!!! pricey, but that's most DC brunch. home fries were a hit and i loved my ranchero scramble. mimosas were also quite nice! would return! read more

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I have waited a month to post this review to ensure that my feelings are grounded. I hope that what I am about to say is not fully representative of this establishment, however, I feel it is important to share my experience. In short, we received abusive service. My family (7 year old son and wife) went here to eat some lunch while we were visiting DC. It showed well on the reviews and appeared to be a nice place from a variety perspective. When we arrived we were greeted and seated. After a very long wait a very wait, another waiter asked for our drink orders. They never arrived. After another long wait another server came by and asked if we wanted bread. The bread never came. The wild thing is that the entire time our original waiter was talking to the table adjacent. When we asked for a bit of help with the drinks, we were scolded. I didn't know how to react as we just were checking in as my son was getting pretty hungry and thirsty. Finally our second waiter came by and was helpful for a bit, however, our food that was ordered was both cold and not correct. This is a pretty big deal for a 7 year old. My wife's food never arrived! She has an allergy and is not able to eat any of what my son and I received (note we did not order what we received) ours or the bread. We could never get help and the person that was wiping off the tables (bussing) got our check. The manager on duty didn't want to seem to come over (we could tell it was the manager shaking their head as the busser asked for us). We spoke to a third waiter and was told sorry and if my wife wanted something that could make it for us (free?). We left and got some snacks at our hotel. Wow - what a wild experience. Wrong food (which wasn't good), wife's food never arrived, scolded by a waiter, manager never checked in when asked, paid for everything just to ESCAPE, original waiter literally ignored us and chatted with the other table for an hour (I am guessing other tables experienced issues?). Horrible experience. HORRIBLE. Note it is very rare that I leave a one star and it's never happened where I explain that if I could it would be a zero star review. Please take caution and I hope that NONE of this is something that you or your family experience. Ambiance is all over the place. They seem to want to be high end, but are disorganized and confused on staff being unkempt. read more

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I had to take a star off not because of the food or atmosphere. I always love going to the Smith in DC or NY. The place has a good vibe a bit loud but it's not unbearable. Sometimes I don't like eating at the tables that you share a bench basically and this is why... I brought my best friend from childhood to DC for a girl's trip and to visit my daughter, she loved it except for what I'm going to tell you. The food is really good I got the chicken schnitzel yummy and she had the bar steak she enjoyed but said it wasn't very hot. I did try her sauteed spinach and it was good. Always make a dinner reservation! So I requested a table alone meaning not on top of everyone, that didn't happen. My waiter was very nice but he kept putting his butt seriously in our faces every time he went to the table next to us WTH!! My friend and I giggled the first few times then it became annoying and gross to eat with someone's butt in our faces. So that explains the star off. read more

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Another great night. I feel like every time I visit The Smith, I develop a new obsession. Tonight it was the salmon tartare! The Caesar salad with shrimp was perfectly executed as well, but the SALMON!! Gimme 14 of em!! I can't stop thinking about them. Service was excellent, as always. Ambiance great. read more

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Absolutely GREAT! Started with Buratta & calamari and then the Skirt Steak & a huge pot of perfect mussels and. OH THE DESSERTS ‼‼ toffee pudding w/ homemade vanilla ice. Cream.; strawberry pie with homemade lime whipped cream. And a 7 layer chocolate cake that was to DIE for!!! A fantastic experience! read more

The Smith - 7 layer chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been here twice now. I used to go to The Smith in midtown NYC after work since it was right near my office. The food and service quality is the same as the one in Manhattan. I always get their salad or burrata cheese to accompany my drinks. The atmosphere is very city rustic. read more

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Just fine - everything was just fine. They offer salad, handhelds. The atmosphere was loud

The service here was 10/10. We had a Saturday morning early reservation around 9:30am. The staff was extremely welcoming and even brought us a complimentary appetizer for our patience. We really did not wait long but were surprised by the donut appetizer. It was phenomenal with our coffee. Also, they fresh steam your milk with your coffee. Amazing attention to detail. The brunch entrees were huge portions and delicious. Highly Recommend. read more

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The chicken parmesan platter here was one of the best meals that I've had in a long time. We all came here during lunch today, and it was really close to work actually less than six blocks away. My platter also included a Caesar salad and it was every bit as delicious as the chicken parmesan. Everyone else in my group ordered American style entres, but I wanted to get some authentic Italian food for a change. Our server Jennifer mad the experience wonderful, and from start to finish, the service was amazing. She seemed to be in-tune with everything that we wanted, from the drinks to the food itself. None of us had to wait very long, not did any of us felt rushed to finish our meal. The ambiance was cool and simplistic. This place definitely exceeded everyone's expectation, and we can't wait to come back. read more

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First, the service. Our waitress said they had "Coke products," so I ordered a Coke. I am from Atlanta, so you can't trick me. If that Coke wasn't a Pepsi, it was definitely a Coke Zero or Diet Coke. It tasted awful. Now, the food. The fries were pretty decent, but the au jus that came with my French dip wasn't hot, and it wasn't enough for the whole sandwich. The bread is supposed to get lost in the au jus with every bite. I had to ask for another boat. The menu said the sandwich had Gruyère, but if it was there, I couldn't taste it. I could taste horseradish and arugula. It wasn't worth the $33 menu price. The ambiance is a bit loud. The restaurant is very reverb-y, so I heard lots of talking (though some of it was probably due to the music's being too loud), but the waitstaff didn't compensate, so it was hard to hear their voices. read more

Came here with a relatively large party for a friend's birthday! Loved the ambiance and our set up on the table (waters, breads, candles). Our service was great; the server was flexible when we each wanted or needed something, yet also brought all of our stuff out at the same time within a reasonable amount of time. Food was delicious - as I have a gluten allergy, I really appreciated that they had little food toothpick things stating that it was an allergy meal :) (photo attached) Would absolutely return, and would recommend for a larger party! read more

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Meh, at best. Visited for a birthday dinner, party of 11 on a Saturday with a reservation. The apps weren't anything to rave about. Feta cheese with calamari? Loved the concept of the hand cut chips, but a cup of sour cream? Maybe it's a local thing. Looked like the server had a large section to herself so it was a little difficult to have her stop at the table. Nonetheless, She was very polite and was determined to provide a good service read more

My husband and I dined here for a late dinner on December 23rd. I had heard really great things about this restaurant, so I decided to give it a try! We had originally scheduled a reservation for 9pm, but after a long phone call on hold, they were kind enough to move our reservation 30 minutes earlier. We were seated immediately! Downtown restaurants in any big city are going to be tightly packed, this was no different. After we sat down, it took at least 10 minutes for a server to bring us water. I did enjoy the option of sparkling of still. We waited another 15 minuets to be brought bread. Bread tasted like it was from a Walmart, however, the butter was on point! We finally ordered. We shared the potato chips and dip and each got a burger. Chips and dip app: Chips were great! Homemade and crunchy! I would give the chips an 8/10, my husband gave them a 9. The dip was SUPER oily. So much so, I only had a few bites. I gave it a 5/10. My burger: I ordered the Burger Royal with cheddar cheese instead of American. I also ordered this burger medium. When my food arrived, my burger was cooked at the most a medium rare. I don't like any meat rare, especially burger patties. I asked my husband if it was safe to eat and he said yes, so I didn't send it back. Just to be clear, my husband offered to talk to the server and send my food back, but I did not feel like waiting another half hour. So, he assured me it was fine to consume. (The photo of the meat was taken in very dim lighting). I would give my burger and fries a solid 4.5/10. The best part of my meal was the ketchup. My husband said his burger was average. Our waitress rarely checked on us and it seemed like we were just existing rather than dining in a restaurant. On the plus side, I enjoyed the Christmas decor and lighting! In all reality, I doubt we will be back nor will we recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

The Smith - Burger Royale - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service is 2 thumbs up! The calamari is excellent, and made like no other restaurant. The bone-in Ribeye brought to us was barely warm! Unflavorful! I have had better for a $50 steak. read more

The Branzino is not a Branzino. Dissatisfied to say the least with quality of food as well as presentation. read more

Has a wonderful lunch outside here! The service was great and the food was sooo good. I got the grilled chicken sandwich which has this amazing basil aioli and burrata on it! We also got chips with French onion dip to share and that was really good! They also have a Photo Booth near the bathrooms which we definitely used! read more

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I highly recommend the salmon tartare it was absolutely incredible. The mac and cheese was also solid and hit the spot. Great lunch option if you're looking for something satisfying but not too heavy. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great service, well maintained, lots of seating, very busy. Solid dinner option. Great choices for kids. The braised pasta and steak were perfect. Excellent choice if you need a spot! read more

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We had breakfast here. They bring out some jalapeno cornbread which was pretty great. The eggs benedict was a little bland. The hollandaise sauce could have had more flavor. Pancakes were very good. read more

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We had to try this place as it has my last name. It did not disappoint. It was walking distance from the museums we were visiting and it was a pretty walk. The food was so yummy and the vibe was great! read more

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Always a fantastic time at The Smith!! The brunch continues to astound me -- a breakfast cocktail with my meal?? Yes please :)) The restaurant is also so cute, cozy, and fancy! It feels like a very nice establishment (too nice to be putting out the breakfast cocktail deals?). I walked in starving, and I was very happy with my Breakfast Sandwich and potatoes. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned. read more

The Smith - Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Mac and cheese was Service was amazing. Loved the vibe of the restaurant. We are from CA and we loved it read more

The Smith - Mac Cheese - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our experience started off a little rough. They were seating folks (us included) before their dinner service started. It was that odd time were lunch was no longer being served, but some tables were still finished up; and dinner hadn't started, but people were being seated at tables. And I assume there was a shift change happening too. The host staff were taking drink orders, but not all drink orders. Some tables got menus, some didn't. Some had water, some didn't. And when our server started, she didn't know what was what. But that was no fault of her own. And we quickly got on track. Given it's location proximity, it feels like this spot draws a lot of tourists. Reservations are highly recommended. And it's a good option given the diversity of the menu. There's something for everyone. The blue cheese chips were so delicious. I could've just eaten those. My dining companion loved their chicken pot pie. My rigatoni vodka was...almost inedible. I am a HUGE pasta vodka lover. And I'm pretty much ever disappointed with however it is. But this one... It was so incredibly salty. Like, the salt shaker top fell off and just plummeted all into the vodka sauce. And I like salty. This was just so completely over the top and off-putting. I even had others try it to make sure I wasn't crazy. Nope, not crazy. Just some really bad pasta vodka. So avoid that dish! But other than the overly salty pasta vodka, the food was good, the service got good, the ambiance was pleasant. Not a bad spot. Would dine here again (but will NOT get the rigatoni vodka). read more

Came here for a quick bit before jingle ball and was pleasantly surprised! Despite being slammed, we were able to find two seats at the bar during happy hour and proceeded to take full advantage! We ordered the following. Potato Chips (with blue cheese fondue) 100/10 - chips were homemade and the blue cheese fondue was TO DIE FOR. I will think about this app for a long time! Black Truffle Arancini 6/10 - fried rice and cheese balls are never bad. These were okay, not my favorite though. I didn't find them super flavorful. Kale and Quinoa Salad 7/10 - a fresh, hardy salad! Nothing overly unique about it but it was tasty. Mussels 8/10 - a big bang for your buck! Mussels were fresh, flavorful, cooked well and there were a lot of them. Also came with a side of fries! 10/10 recommend for a happy hour or casual dining experience! read more

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Loved The Smith when I went twice this spring. The crispy chicken paillard on a bed of mashed potatoes with that sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, when I went to The Smith yesterday, I learned they had totally changed the meal. There is now a white and green sauce and they replaced the bed of mashed potatoes with a few small, mostly flavorless potatoes and some other random veggies. My friend was with me and ordered the same thing, and we were both super disappointed. It didn't even look appetizing. Unless they go back to the original crispy chicken paillard, I don't think I'll be back. I'm sad about it because I was hoping to make this a new regular restaurant for me. read more

I've always wondered why "New American" restaurants in the DMV just can't get the "burger and fries" right for a while. That all changed when I came across The Smith in Penn Quarter. In my two visits, I've tried "Burger Royale" and "The Smith Burger", both came out with the perfect temperature, texture, and portion. They nailed it every time. This place knows how to run a smooth operation in the midst of the big volume of customers that come in without having to compromise customer service, one bit. The space is lively with conversation, perfect for large get together's, but it can also be more toned down in the evening for a cozy date night. To top all of this off, manager Ashanti is the lady that made my experience all the more memorable and she deserves all the credit for making sure my visits have been done right! Big thank you to the entire staff at Penn Quarter. read more

Great food with excellent service during brunch. It was a bit crowded, but I was able to get a reservation for two 30 minutes before I got there! My girlfriend loved the Burger Royale, but said the fries were decent and the ketchup was interesting. I loved the Smith Burger and I enjoyed the fries and ketchup. They gave us free sparkling water. The bathroom and restaurant were very clean. I recommend going at least once if you are in the area! read more

The Smith - The Smith Burger Burger Royale - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visited on a Saturday night. They were full but not too crowded. Was seated promptly per my reservation time. The food here is good. Branzino - 5/5. Fish cooked perfectly. Red sauce with tomatoes & squash wonderfully complemented fish. A must try. Brussels sprouts - 3.5/5 wanted to like them more. Not bad but didn't wow me. Shoe string French fries. - 4/5 good. I took a bite of my friend's filet mignon. I could cut it with a butter knife. Super tender, full of flavor. Service was good. Atmosphere is upscale casual. I recommend you try them. read more

The Smith - Brussels Sprouts - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We made our way over to The Smith through a freak thunderstorm and were greeted warmly and sat immediately for brunch on a Saturday at 1 pm. We did not expect to be seated so quickly but it was much appreciated as we had a toddler with us. They offered to park our stroller for us but allowed us to keep it at our table too. The group ordered the Smith eggs Benedict, the kale and quinoa salad, and the grilled chicken sandwich. Every plate was clean by the time we left. What's nice is that if you visit for brunch and order an egg or steak dish you get a complimentary cocktail. If you enjoy a mimosa or Bloody Mary that's a great deal. The drink was the least enjoyed item but we devoured every morsel of our food. The breakfast potatoes and French fries were nice and crisp. The grilled chicken sandwich had so much flavor thanks to the tomato jam and basil aioli. We'll be visiting next time! read more

Perfect filet mignon , chicken sandwich, Jamison whiskey, spring salad, tasty fries, espresso, chocolate creme brulee. Service was excellent, friendly and warm. Hi read more

I've been hear several times before. This review is just for the brunch. Overall, the food is great though some items are a hit or miss. I got the avocado toast which I did not like. It had almost too much avocado and not enough bread. It also didn't have a lot of seasonings to really make it better. My friends did enjoy their food though. They got the huevo scramble and the baked eggs a la vodka. They even offer free bread, which is pretty nice. The service was a little slow and beverages took a bit long to come, especially with the number of staff around. As always, the ambiance is great. It is loud here but I've always had that whenever I come in here. I'm not sure if I'll come back here for brunch, but I will probably be back for dinner at some point due to the excellent location. read more

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