The Smith

A nice spot. Crowded for a cold, wet Sunday night but I enjoyed it. The food was good. Not really what I wanted but my party enjoyed theirs. We were all visiting from out of town and it was a short walk from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Service was good and attentive. The staff is really nice. It was my son’s birthday so he got a nice complimentary dessert. Overall a nice evening.

Exactly across the street from Lincoln Center and in the heart of the Upper West Side, The Smith is filled with everyone from pre- and post-theatergoers to neighborhood families to global travelers, where my partner and I decided on brunch last Saturday. The reservation was easily made with OpenTable. Each location of this establishment boasts a unique ambiance, blending modern design with classic elements - a nod to old-school New York. Upon entering, the interior is characterized by open layouts, communal tables, and a lively atmosphere, making it suitable for everyone. We were greeted by the host and got a table in a private room usually held for special events. Their menu features a variety of classic American dishes, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As an appetizer,

TL:DR- The Smith has really gone downhill Perhaps they have been unable to handle the additional customers with the various Daniel Boulud restaurants around the corner closed for renovation but my last 3 trips to the Smith have featured low quality dishes, exceptionally high wait times for food, and poor customer service. On the last 2 occasions I did politely bring my concerns to the attention of management. The first time I dined for brunch- they previously had a delicious steak and eggs My dining companion and I both ordered our steaks medium rare. The steaks took a very very long time and arrived medium well- with the medium well toothpicks in them. Our server did not check on us for a while so they sat, though we were hungry, we requested medium rare as we had ordered, they obliged bu

We had a reservation, but were seated in a corner table near the restroom, which was a bit disappointing. We started with sparkling water and fries served with blue cheese as a starter. We ordered the avocado toast and the mussel pot, sharing all the dishes between the two of us. Unfortunately, the avocado toast was genuinely disappointing and lacked flavor. It felt like the dish could use more thought and refinement. On the other hand, the mussel pot was decent — glazed with white wine, herbs, and garlic butter, and enjoyable enough. The seating arrangement was another major drawback. The table felt too small for three items for two people, and the corner location seemed to trap noise. It was so loud that having a proper conversation with my wife was nearly impossible. While seating may

Had a lunch here with 7 people and everything came out perfect. I loved the Mediterranean salad with salmon. They also have sandwiches of the week and on mondays it’s chicken parm!