Smorgas Chef

Scandinavian cuisine featuring meatballs, waffles, sandwiches is served at three locations, downtown, midtown and the West Village. Weekend brunch, delivery, happy hour.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The outdoor seating was lovely; located on the historic stone street the view is charming and very European (you almost forget you're in New York City.)” “The decor is very interesting.” “The service is great and they really try to keep it fun and casual.” “The atmosphere is delightful and I would definitly recommend this place.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“love their little cute tea pots.” “It's on a beautiful little cobblestone street, with amazing food, and yummy drinks.” “With the wine promotion, I finally went in and had a great meal too.”
food quality	93.21000099182129% positive	“Waited for two hours for food - got attitude from the manager - bad food” “The meatball sandwich is nice.” “The food is pretty good.” “Great spot for eclectic scandinavian cuisine which is quite rare for NY (or anywhere in the U.S.) Delicate food and prompt service.” “The food was delicious, had the lingonberry daiquiri-SOOOOO good, and the meatball sandwich which was tasty as well.” “It's on a beautiful little cobblestone street, with amazing food, and yummy drinks.” “really enjoyed the open chicken sandwich.” “With the wine promotion, I finally went in and had a great meal too.” “It is incredibly charming, quaint, the service is excellent and the food is FANTASTIC.” “The restaurant was nothing amazing to look at (though outside looked nice), but the food more than made up for it.” “The meatballs were particularly delicious with great presentation.” “He changed fresh flower for every table which I think is very sweet.” “Maybe a basket of bread before dinner was served would be nice.” “You can sit out on cobble stone street, surrounded by history buildings, great reasonable price food.” “The outdoor cobble stone setting was beautiful, and the food was fabulous.” “ate at Smorgas Chef for the first time today and i must say how great the food was!” “loved how the goat cheese and asparagus topped off the huge portion of greens and chicken.” “As a swedish citizen living in New York I was very much looking forward to having a nice meal at Smorgaschef that is serving Scandinavian cusine, although my entusiasm disapeared as I came to the resturant and was absolutely blown away by the bad service.” “good variety of smoked fish.” “The menu describes the $8 lobster bisque as containing "morsels of fresh lobster" (which is obviously true) and a "dash of sherry" (which seems to be true, as well).” “Great food, I don't remember having a salmon that good, and the shrimp soup they make out of their cold water shrimp is much more better than any lobster bisque.” “Stone street is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service attentive.” “had the herring appetizer which was soooo tasty, and my friend had the meatballs for her appetizer.” “The herring sampler entree is quite tasty- at least as good as the one at Aquavit.” “The vanilla waffles with cloudberry jam are indescribably delicious.” “The food is unique for the financial district which doesn't have too many specialty cuisine restaurants.” “Consistently good food attractively served and great prices make this an excellent value.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The menu describes the $8 lobster bisque as containing "morsels of fresh lobster" (which is obviously true) and a "dash of sherry" (which seems to be true, as well).” “Finaly, interesting+healthy menu!” “good variety of smoked fish.” “hear there are lots of great things on the menu including the Swedish meatballs but I always order the Duck/Pear Salad.”
overall	100.0% positive	“great place” “Smorgas Chef is a great little place on a great little cobblestone street.”
service	66.66999816894531% positive	“It is incredibly charming, quaint, the service is excellent and the food is FANTASTIC.” “Worst service ever - Do not ever order from them unless you like eternity as delivery time!” “The boss is very friendly.” “The service is great, friendly and attentive without being annoying.” “What a great discovery for the people that live downtown!” “As a swedish citizen living in New York I was very much looking forward to having a nice meal at Smorgaschef that is serving Scandinavian cusine, although my entusiasm disapeared as I came to the resturant and was absolutely blown away by the bad service.” “Waited for two hours for food - got attitude from the manager - bad food” “The service is great and they really try to keep it fun and casual.” “The service was attentive and friendly.” “Stone street is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service attentive.” “The service is friendly but a bit brash.” “The service was horrible.” “The service was a little rushed, but I think that was understandable due to the overwhelming crowd.” “The meatballs were good, the Herring and Lefse was better, and according to the people I was with the gravlax was among the best they've ever had.” “Great spot for eclectic scandinavian cuisine which is quite rare for NY (or anywhere in the U.S.) Delicate food and prompt service.”
value	100.0% positive	“You can sit out on cobble stone street, surrounded by history buildings, great reasonable price food.” “loved how the goat cheese and asparagus topped off the huge portion of greens and chicken.” “Consistently good food attractively served and great prices make this an excellent value.”

06/27/08

Keep it Outside

I went there last night and be warned the street was PACKED. Despite that, I stil recommend sitting outside, as the inside decor was a little bleh. It looks much better inside on their website...and don't go to the bathroom, the view into the kitchen is kinda gross. So if you DONT go inside and have the food, you will have a nice time! The food was delicious, had the lingonberry daiquiri-SOOOOO good, and the meatball sandwich which was tasty as well. The lingonberry tart was really good. Whats nice is that they don't rush you. Overall I would recommend it.

Pros: FOOD and DRINKS Location
Cons: The inside needs to be cleaner and less grimy

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04/22/08

Worst service ever - Do not ever order from them unless you like eternity as delivery time! BAD FOOD

by taldagan

Waited for two hours for food - got attitude from the manager - bad food

Really waste of time ordering from this place!

Pros: Not ordering from here
Cons: The last time I had to eat there!

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03/18/08

Unique for Downtown

by changmino200

I've been intrigued by the place for years, but never could choose it over the other great and fun places on Stone Street. With the wine promotion, I finally went in and had a great meal too. The service is great and they really try to keep it fun and casual. The food is unique for the financial district which doesn't have too many specialty cuisine restaurants. It doesn't really have something for everyone because it's almost all seafood, but it is worth the try, so go for it!

Pros: Interesting food, great drinks, and excellent service!
Cons: Grill smell infiltrated the dining room and my clothes!

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12/19/07

Imitation Lobster Meat

by jsewnsen

The menu describes the $8 lobster bisque as containing "morsels of fresh lobster" (which is obviously true) and a "dash of sherry" (which seems to be true, as well). What they don't tell you, though, is that it also includes IMITATION LOBSTER MEAT. What more can I say?

Pros: Nothing that can compensate for the "cons"!
Cons: Imitation lobster meat!

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10/18/07

Happiest Hostess Ever

by bdbez

One of the better places to dine in the Financial District. It's fun to eat outside on the atmospheric cobblestone street. I like coming here for lunch during the week as I work in the area. Outdoor seating does get crowded as there are lots of other restaurants nearby that share the outdoor dining section.

I hear there are lots of great things on the menu including the Swedish meatballs but I always order the Duck/Pear Salad. I can't not get it! It is sooo good. If you like duck you will not be disappointed!

The best part of the whole place is the red haired hostess outside. She smiles constantly like she is the happiest person on earth to be watching all these people eating. I can't imagine her job is very exciting but she acts like it is. She is so sweet. I hope she gets paid well!

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06/27/08

Keep it Outside

by bianco_della_neve

04/22/08

Worst service ever - Do not ever order from them unless you like eternity as delivery time! BAD FOOD

by taldagan

03/18/08

Unique for Downtown

by changmino200

12/19/07

Imitation Lobster Meat

by jsewnsen

10/18/07

Happiest Hostess Ever

by bdbez

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