(212) 420-9800

55 3rd Ave (10th Street and 11th Street)
New York, NY 10003 40.7309 -73.9887

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Tue 8:30am-12am

Wed-Thu 8:30am-1am

Fri 8:30am-2am

Sat 10am-2am

Sun 10am-12am

Price:

$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Food Delivery

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, New American, Traditional American, French

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About The Smith

Featured Review

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Contributor

The Scene – This East Village brasserie makes the most of its former Pizzeria Uno space. Subway-tile walls and retro black-and-white portraits set a smart Gotham tone without being too gimmicky, and while the restaurant may not be as hip as other neighborhood entries, it offers an all-embracing attitude toward its clientele. – – The Food – The kitchen maintains consistency with brasserie plates that are tweaked enough to keep the meal interesting. A pot of mussels benefits from a mustard-laced broth, while the string bean salad has a vivacious snap, enhanced by fresh…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
On Sunday nights, a burger and a beer goes for $12.
What to Drink:
The cocktails appeal to adult tastes with choices like the Cucumber Loco (a margarita made with muddled cucumber) and the Red Stone, prepared with bourbon and blood orange juice.
The Extras:
For dinner and a movie, catch a flick at the AMC theater across the street or the Regal Union Square a few blocks away.
ambiance
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The Smith has a bit of something for everyone, whether you're taking the kids out to a nice Saturday breakfast, hanging out for a late night cocktail, or enjoying a nice romantic dinner.”
  2. “The decor is also very pleasant and comfy -- old school brasserie yet modern.”
  3. “The food here is very good in a nice buzzy but mature & perfect atmosphere.”
  4. “The food is good, drinks are great, and the atmosphere is energetic and classic.”
  5. “That and I get to go back home and tell my friends about my celebrity sightings in an unpretentious, watch but don't bother atmosphere.”
  6. “Aside from the fact that the Smith has very cool, laid-back decor, plays really great music and has a totally approachable, delicious menu, Steve really sealed the deal for me.”
  7. “Prices are reasonable, service was quick, and the location is perfect.”
  8. “but they give you big portions, and have a really fun cocktail list!”
  9. “The atmosphere is loud but cozy and the bartenders are attentive and don't seem to have an attitude.”
  10. “It's best for groups or a casual bite - definitely not a quiet romantic date place.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “I'm not a dessert buff but can do ice cream anytime of the year so I dig on all the takes on the ice cream sundaes - the birthday one and the strawberry one is great and yes I had fresh, sweet strawberries in November!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine selections are really amazing though, the manager knows it well and the service was wonderful, attentive.”
  2. “My fiancee and I love eating at the bar when we have somewhere to go (like a show or a party).”
  3. “carafes of a nice Pinot Grigio yielded about 3 glasses of wine for each of us, and they were reasonably priced.”
  4. “Very good quality food and wine.”
  5. “The fries are yummy and the waitress was fab (recommended great wines)!”
  6. “so good service and good drinks and dinner.”
  7. “The food is consistenly good and when I sit at the bar for a drink I am well taken care of by the bar staff.”
  8. “At the bar Ruben and Jeff are always willing to chat and give great service.”
  9. “The food is good, drinks are great, and the atmosphere is energetic and classic.”
  10. “Stay for the drinks which are cheaper than most places in NY and for the great menu on which everyone can find something yummy.”
food quality
95.39999961853027% positive
  1. “The fries are yummy and the waitress was fab (recommended great wines)!”
  2. “Delish food and overall fantastic brunch place.”
  3. “The food is consistenly good and when I sit at the bar for a drink I am well taken care of by the bar staff.”
  4. “The brunch menu is great and everything is so tasty!”
  5. “The portions were huge, and the food was good and maybe even borderline great.”
  6. “like every dish I have ordered here.”
  7. “Very good food”
  8. “It's new and trendy with great food, good prices and friendly service--of course it's going to be crowded.”
  9. “had the Meditteranean Salad - delicious!”
  10. “Love the food, love the price, love the barstaff; but what's happening with the waitstaff?”
  11. “the pizza was absolutely amazing and the soft shell crab sandwich with melted garlic butter on it was to die for.”
  12. “The food is good, drinks are great, and the atmosphere is energetic and classic.”
  13. “love it even more when it's really good food for a really good price.”
  14. “The food here is very good in a nice buzzy but mature & perfect atmosphere.”
  15. “The staff is super friendly, and the food is amazing!”
  16. “Stay for the drinks which are cheaper than most places in NY and for the great menu on which everyone can find something yummy.”
  17. “The pork sandwich with cauliflower is amazing as is there potato chip topped with melted blue cheese.”
  18. “The Smith offers something that I haven't seen in this area before - good, reasonably priced comfort food in a cool but unassuming setting.”
  19. “Very good quality food and wine.”
  20. “was at The Smith last night for dinner with 4 of my friends for an enjoyable meal, which definitely lived up to our expectations.”
  21. “Best side dish was the french fries that came with the mussels.”
  22. “Wow was the food good.”
  23. “The place is big and there will be a wait but who cares the food is good and it won't burn a hole in your wallet.”
  24. “Excellent food every time”
  25. “Aside from the fact that the Smith has very cool, laid-back decor, plays really great music and has a totally approachable, delicious menu, Steve really sealed the deal for me.”
  26. “On Saturdays, they also have a great breakfast menu, I tried the Croaker (ham, gruyere cheese, poached egg) and it was delicious.”
  27. “I'm not a dessert buff but can do ice cream anytime of the year so I dig on all the takes on the ice cream sundaes - the birthday one and the strawberry one is great and yes I had fresh, sweet strawberries in November!”
  28. “Everything was really delicious, especially the beef and mashed potatoes.”
  29. “have yet to have a bad dish there- and same for the people I have eaten with- it is a great value.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine selections are really amazing though, the manager knows it well and the service was wonderful, attentive.”
  2. “Stay for the drinks which are cheaper than most places in NY and for the great menu on which everyone can find something yummy.”
  3. “On Saturdays, they also have a great breakfast menu, I tried the Croaker (ham, gruyere cheese, poached egg) and it was delicious.”
  4. “The brunch menu is great and everything is so tasty!”
  5. “Great menu and consistently good!”
  6. “Aside from the fact that the Smith has very cool, laid-back decor, plays really great music and has a totally approachable, delicious menu, Steve really sealed the deal for me.”
overall
50.0% positive
  1. “I've read on here that it is good for kids, well as a mom I wouldn't bring my kid in for dinner but this place is does a great breakfast and brunch and I'd do dinner before the ususal NY dinner crowd comes in.”
  2. “It's best for groups or a casual bite - definitely not a quiet romantic date place.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “That and I get to go back home and tell my friends about my celebrity sightings in an unpretentious, watch but don't bother atmosphere.”
service
97.22000122070312% positive
  1. “Our waitress was very cool, too.”
  2. “have yet to have a bad dish there- and same for the people I have eaten with- it is a great value.”
  3. “The food is consistenly good and when I sit at the bar for a drink I am well taken care of by the bar staff.”
  4. “The wine selections are really amazing though, the manager knows it well and the service was wonderful, attentive.”
  5. “Steve, our server was just awesome.”
  6. “First off, the bartender and hostess were friendly and nice.”
  7. “The service was attentive but not overbearing.”
  8. “It's new and trendy with great food, good prices and friendly service--of course it's going to be crowded.”
  9. “Prices are reasonable, service was quick, and the location is perfect.”
  10. “The atmosphere is loud but cozy and the bartenders are attentive and don't seem to have an attitude.”
  11. “The fries are yummy and the waitress was fab (recommended great wines)!”
  12. “Great place, great service.”
  13. “At the bar Ruben and Jeff are always willing to chat and give great service.”
  14. “Staff was great--friendly and patient.”
  15. “Our server was super attentive.”
  16. “so good service and good drinks and dinner.”
  17. “The staff is super friendly, and the food is amazing!”
  18. “Once we sat down, the waiter was great.”
value
93.75% positive
  1. “love it even more when it's really good food for a really good price.”
  2. “And you can't beat the dollar drafts with one of the amazing drumsticks they sever as an apatizers.”
  3. “Big portions, great brunch!”
  4. “but they give you big portions, and have a really fun cocktail list!”
  5. “It's new and trendy with great food, good prices and friendly service--of course it's going to be crowded.”
  6. “The portions were huge, and the food was good and maybe even borderline great.”
  7. “Love the food, love the price, love the barstaff; but what's happening with the waitstaff?”
  8. “have yet to have a bad dish there- and same for the people I have eaten with- it is a great value.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “It was a nice gesture, but it would have been ever nicer if the host came by to apologize for the long wait.”
  2. “Prices are reasonable, service was quick, and the location is perfect.”
  3. “Great brunch, long wait”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/22/11

Fun place

by FryeGurl at Citysearch

Service is good and so are the drinks. The food is great too if you're willing to wait since this place is always busy. Fun spot for brunch!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/12/11

Ciao Bella Now Uses Fillers in their Ice Cream!

by wallystump at Citysearch

Diasppointed to see that many (all? - we had their chocolate and triple espresso) of their ice creams now use

- Guar Gum

- Locust Bean Gum

- Carrageenan

all at the same time. Yikes! We loved the ice cram they make, but now won't touch it. Had some lately and wondered why it tasted funny. Then we read the list of ingredients. Looks like the expansion of their business drove a once great brand to focus more on profits than on the quality that got them to the top.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/04/10

"The Smith" breaks "The Curse"

by Polish Guy at Citysearch

When the Smith moved in to its current location on Third Avenue, I thought: “Well, this won’t last long.” After all, that particular address seemed to be cursed by a string of unsuccessful business ventures, including the most recent casualty – Pizzeria Uno. After actually going in and trying the food, I can gladly say that I was dead wrong. The Smith offers something that I haven’t seen in this area before – good, reasonably priced comfort food in a cool but unassuming setting. As for food – the burger-and-beer deal on some nights is great. The mashed potatoes are some of the best in the city (I’m not sure why, but I’ll hazard a guess that there’s sour cream in them – trust me, they’re amazing), and the mac and cheese is better than most. For breakfast, you have to try the Croker – it’s essentially a heartattack in a skillet (hence the name) – consisting of eggs, ham, and sourdough bread, all on a bed of home fries. Amazing. Unfortunately, everyone else thinks this place is amazing too, which is why it’s become quite crowded during peak dinner and brunch hours. If you’re looking for something comfortable, fun, and low-maintenance, this place is definitely worth the wait.

  • Pros: Great Food Across the Board
  • Cons: Usually Crowded
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/18/10

Chic Hangout for brunch and dinner

by Athena Chang , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I like every dish I have ordered here. The menu is simple but every dish is made well. It is not gourmet but it is good enough for you to enjoy a good time with friends and its ambiance.

  • Pros: Chic atmosphere, trendy crowd & good food

The Details on The Smith

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • great service
  • great brunch
  • patient staff
  • big portions
  • great brunch spot
  • nice romantic dinner
  • very cool laidback decor
  • great brunch menu
  • really good prices
  • nice bartender
  • nice saturday breakfast
  • like side dish
  • nice hostess
  • tasty everything
  • cool setting
  • great drinks
  • great breakfast menu
  • excellent char broiled chicken
  • love smith
  • attentive server
  • bad dish
  • great place
  • not bother atmosphere
  • yummy fries
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