Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

9704 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 141 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.

Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 753-1530
Website
http://www.smithandwollenskynyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Elman Gallardo
Private party facilities
The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.
Private party contact
Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554

Location
797 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
49th Street & 3rd Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95
Multiple dates available
The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95 Per Person. Calling all wine lovers! Smith & Wollensky will host Weekend Wine Dinner every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening after 8:00pm. Any appetizer, entree, and dessert, accompanied by copious amounts of wine for $95 per person

What 9,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith & Wollensky in New York is a classic steakhouse that consistently delivers "fantastic" food and "top-notch" service. Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, particularly the porterhouse and Cajun ribeye, and laud the attentive staff who often make special occasions memorable. The "wonderful vibe" and "old New York style ambience" make it a must-visit for steak lovers. However, the noise level can be high, and some diners have experienced service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a favorite for both locals and visitors seeking a quintessential NYC dining experience.

9,704 Reviews

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Amy
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner with amazing service. So glad we chose this spot!
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mariah
Baltimore
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Our steaks were old and tough. The loaded baked potato gratin was burnt. Disappointing NYC steakhouse experience. Glad management didn’t charge us for the original steaks. Won’t be going back though.
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Nick
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Far too noisy - tables of guests literally shouting at each other. Steaks and wine was very nice indeed but too pricey for the level and service and poor ambiance.
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Genco
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nostalgic for me, great food with an atmosphere to match.
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Beverly
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. The waitstaff and especially our server were fantastic, made great suggestions. The food superior. Highly recommend smith & wollinsky to everyone in or visiting New York.
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Kyle
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic classic NY steakhouse - porterhouse was unreal, Mac and cheese was to die for. Reasonable corkage fee too. Will be back!
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Bertrand
Orlando
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We were put in some kind of storage room at the back of the main rooms, where they had dressed a few tables, alongside some spare chairs. While we had booked weekend in advance, we missed all the atmosphere of the restaurant, reason we initially chose Smith & Wollensky. We won’t go back.
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Chris
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible as always. Got oysters & shrimp cocktail for apps — quality was great and big portions. For entrees we got the Cajun Ribeye and Prime Rib - both out of this world. For sides we got mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and sauteed spinach. Lastly for dessert we got the chocolate cake and coconut cream cake with sorbet — woah! Our server was Carl M, and he was awesome - make sure you ask for him. He was so attentive and on top of everything. Such an enjoyable meal
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Adam
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation here to try a particular steak preparation (Cajun Ribeye). When I made the reservation, it did note that it was for "(outside)", but I didn't know what that would mean in terms of my dining experience. Having dined during pandemic, I've had lots of outdoor dining experiences and some were better than others. I'll cut to the chase: Smith & Wollensky NYC should not seat diners in their outdoor dining area in the winter. It's simply not up to the task and it does their restaurant a disservice. There's no enjoying your dinner when the diner is cold; we joked about it, but we could see our breath the entire time (and that was before we ordered hot drinks to keep warm) and we all kept our winter jackets on to dine. The two mounted heaters were no match for the 6" gap at the bottom of the sidewall sheeting that let the wind blow through. The food was good, the waiter attempted to do his best, but there was simply no making up for the fact that they shouldn't have taken our reservation. Either set up a more comfortable outdoor dining area or don't serve there - it's that simple.
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Chao-Hwa
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great and the waiters are courteous. We have a great time eating there.
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FAQs

Smith & Wollensky - New York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 753-1530.

Smith & Wollensky - New York is rated 4.6 stars by 9704 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 141 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Smith & Wollensky - New York

797 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
49th Street & 3rd Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 Train at 51st StreetE/M Train at 53rd Street
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Elman Gallardo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smithandwollenskynyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 753-1530
Private party facilities
The tastefully appointed second floor of the quintessential steakhouse makes a festive setting for private events. The sky lit rooms can be utilized separately for more intimate events or combined to create an expansive space for 130 guests seated.
Private party contact
Denise Bryant or Matt Crane: (212) 838-2554

Smith & Wollensky - New York

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

The S&W Weekend Wine Dinner $95

Menu

What 9,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Smith & Wollensky - New York offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Smith & Wollensky - New York restaurant rated?

Is Smith & Wollensky - New York currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information