Smith & Wollensky Steak House
(212) 753-1530
797 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10022
40.7552
-73.9711
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown East (Turtle Bay)
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Inside the imposing corner space is a boisterous, clubby atmosphere of large, crowded dining rooms packed with moneyed men wearing ties and feeding noisily. The waitstaff hovers and joshes in white jackets, carts laden with meat travel to and fro and the downstairs bar seethes with activity. The surfaces are a bit scuffed with age, but the experience is highly polished. The menu here includes sirloin, double sirloin, filet mignon, prime rib and a chateaubriand for two, as well as a host of other beef-eating opportunities. The steaks, particularly the sirloins, are of good quality. A smoky Cajun-spiced filet mignon makes a nice variation. Seafood choices abound, including a tasty tuna steak and lavish raw-bar options. Among sides, the creamed spinach is excellent and steamed vegetables, such as asparagus and string beans, are fresh and simple. Desserts taste like an afterthought.
User Reviews
lizzyred8
March 27, 2009
Being that s&w's is such a New York staple, I'm definitely not regretting eating there. That being said, better steak can definitely be found elsewhere. The staff was extremely nice (even though we didn't have reservations) and even provided us with a round of drinks on the house. We were tucked away in a little corner of the place, which added to the atmosphere and definitely insured that we had a nice meal. If you are looking for old school NY, eat here, if you are looking for a great steak, go somewhere else.
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lewdawg928
December 12, 2008
Leave the front restaurant to the tourists. If you want the "experience", go to the grill room (entrance on 49th). Best host in the city. Great bartenders. Amazing vibe. The Grill is a "locals" joint. To all the negative reviewers whining about price and service...take your family to Outback. Eat your bloomin onion and wallow in your mediocrity. This is a NYC institution.
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risky01
October 01, 2008
I treated guests who love good steaks and was so disappointed. The meat arrived over-cooked and warm not hot. The asparagus was also overcooked and even the salad was a failure. Smith and Wollensky's idea of vinaigrette was a cream sauce. As though the food was not terrible enough, the service was even worse. They never refilled the water glasses and did not check to see if we needed anything. Ever. Most of the time, the wait staff was grouped together talking, not waiting on tables. In fact, to exit we had to step around kthe cluster of waiters. This is an expensive restaurant and there is no excuse for such awful food and lousy service. Never again.
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What to Drink:
The all-American wine list has breadth and depth, as well as lofty prices, although it's not uncommon for the restaurant to be out of many of the options. A few by-the-glass choices can be had, with prices that hover around $20.
Know Before You Go:
Wollensky's Grill, adjoining the restaurant with a separate entrance, stays open until 2am every night, serving a reduced menu, and a broader selection of wines by the glass.
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Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
