The Smith- Lincoln Square

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food2service3ambience2

   Stay away from the salads -- way overdressed and soggy. Veggie burger was a total disappointment. Shrimp pasta was the most edible thing at our table. Service was good but food was so disappointing.
   

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   GerardD

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   The food was OK, a little bland. Our wine arrived after our food. Service seemed to be chaotic. Never received any bread. Restaurant was very busy, but I've been here before on an equally busy day, and I had a better experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Staff was amazing and made sure we made it to the opera on time!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Very good food- wait staff was great but seemed a bit overloaded so didn't have as much time for us.
   

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   James

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was delightful, the food, the environment, but especially the service!!!
   

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   RoseG

   Edmonton

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Great food and efficient service! We liked it so much we ate at another Smith the next night.
   

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   Andrew

   New York Area

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Have not been in a few years. If anything, it's better than ever. Great to see a restaurant doing so well.
   

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   susie87

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Another delicious meal and the staff could not have been lovelier. Thank you!
   

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   PeterF

   New England

   18 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Seemed like maybe 2/3 were locals, good sign. Great people watching, gorgeous weather and the dining room wall to the sidewalk was open. Food was tasty, rich side.
   

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    Celeste

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The quality of food and level of service never disappoints! Love this restaurant for any occasion, even though it’s noisy!
    

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    HenryS

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Food was good - when it arrived. Ordered coffee and lemonade to start, before food and it took 30 minutes to arrive. Noise was so loud one couldn’t hear the person sitting next to me.
    

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    amitab

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Brunch was lovely. Great atmosphere and great selection
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Service by reception was so poor we were forced to leave. Once we were seated the manager who was moving chairs eavesdropped on our conversation and made a snide comment. Insulted by the intrusion, we left without ordering. We have eaten here many times. It is very noisy, the food is average, wine list poor but bartenders very professional. Skip the food and just go to the bar area for proper service and respect. Or hot to Fiorellos next door. We are always treated well there.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    - went with older relatives. They hated it bc it was way too loud. No one could hear each other so the whole experience was poor. - had the worst salad I’ve ever had in my life. - in my reservation I put it was my uncles birthday and they didn’t acknowledge it Would never go here again
    

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    RobertaP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were excellent. It is undeniably noisy-especially on a Saturday night. But theRE are. some spaces where you can feel less impacted by the diN.
    

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    BobB

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Had a reservation for 6:30pm but had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. Very busy restaurant. Salmon and brick chicken were good, s’mores dessert was a real treat and the reason we came back for a return visit. Service was pleasant. Noise was excessive, with dining noise and street noise. Despite the dessert, we won’t return unless it would be an off-dining time and low street traffic time. Way too noisy.
    

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    MangiaMan

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great location, very good food and service. Arrived for 5:45 reservation and was seated at 6:10. Service was friendly, fast and efficient.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was friendly! I brought my dog with me and they were amazing to her!
    

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    DawnK

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It has been some time since I've eaten at The Smith across from Lincoln Ctr, but I had never been there for brunch. Wow! The service was prompt and courteous. I ordered The Smith Eggs Benedict with the hollandaise sauce on the side. Best I've ever had in 40 years. Enough said!
    

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    sbeallor

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    From my first interaction at the host stand to leaving the restaurant I was impressed with the pleasant and professional staff. They took care and have systems in place to make sure my gluten allergy was taken into account. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and tasty. The bathrooms were serviced and all in all it all a great experience. It was a bit noisy but after awhile it seemed to quiet down. I highly recommend.
    

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    NikkiL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We have dined many times at the Smith. The food is always excellent. We had oysters,mussels, flounder Milanese and a chicken sandwich, all delicious! Our only criticism is the back room behind the kitchen was very loud, extremely difficult to carry on a conversation. When we reserve a table next time I will only sit in the main room or outside.
    

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    DrLHL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great place with good food and helpful staff. got a bit noisy at lunch.
    

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    Nata

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Outside sitting is convenient (comparing to the deafening noise inside of the restaurant), but it's not very cozy.
    

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    BryanH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1

    The food and service was great, but the outdoor seating is a real crapshoot because an entire row of two-tops has one seat basically in the middle of foot traffic on the sidewalk outside the restaurant. Additionally, the outdoor section is in an almost totally enclosed area with a roof (the open end is where the sidewalk traffic is), but there is no shade from the sun during the time of day when the sun is setting. We were at the restaurant Memorial Day weekend with a 5:45 reservation, and from about 6:15 until we left at 7 I had the sun in my face to the point I literally could not see my meal. The sun came through an open-air gap between the roof and the window, and I literally have a slight sunburn. It’s irresponsible to put paying customers in that kind of situation. If you can get a seat inside, you’re going to have a good experience but if you book outdoor seating bring sunblock and sunglasses in case you get one of the seats in the middle of the Lincoln Center hustle and bustle.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Great outdoor eating area for lunch. Service was very good. Menu didn’t have very many healthy choices. Salad choices limited. On the expensive side. Flounder Milanese was alright. Husband did not care for the calamari. Was okay. Overall we did enjoy our get together with our friends and did not feel rushed which was appreciated.
    

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    STUARTL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time. The waitress was great. The food was excellent.
    

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    Marcie

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Consistently great food! Outdoors on a sunny day is fantastic!
    

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    sb18

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The Smith is a great place to go when heading to Lincoln Center. The food is always well-prepared and tasty. Service is friendly and efficient. It is rather noisy -- surprisingly, slightly less noisy to sit outside, even with traffic on broadway, than inside the restaurant...As an older person, I find that ambient noise can deter conversation with companions...but still enjoy going to The Smith.
    

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    PenelopeB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outside dining is great! Pleasant and not too crowded.
    

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    LubieA

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of The Smith, so it is hard for me to write this review. I have been at this location more time than I can remember over the years. However, I think it is important to share my less-than-favorable experience on 5/23/2023. The first server probably needs additional help to learn to manage food (her thumb was comfortably resting on the bread pieces); she was also very disinterested. I ordered burgers and fries, something I had many times. The fries resembled those one would get in McDonalds. They tasted worse. Definitely, it is time for a new approach to fries.
    

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    ac2go

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only reason I'm taking a star off is because the metal chairs used outside are made for SMALL people and if you are an AVERAGE American you WON'T FIT into the chair. Very uncomfortable. It's not like we were going to linger there anyway—we had tickets to a show. It's possible that the chairs are deliberately uncomfortable, but I doubt it.
    

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    tomw

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time. Always a fun time in the upper west side.
    

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    Professeur

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    Food and service were great. Tables are too close together, and it is unfortunate that customers can bring their dogs to outdoor tables. I did not appreciate being seated outdoors next to a group with a large dog. I had to climb over the dog to be seated, and a member of my party is allergic to dogs. Not a great situation.
    

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    Amit

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I really enjoy myself every time I come here for brunch. Food is always dependable, service is always flawless, and the vibe feels very UWS-alive.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    We ordered eggs Benedict and didn’t like their english muffins. They were too thick and too much bread. Home fries were too bland. Pancake were boring.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent. Blue cheese fondue chips, flounder and toffee dessert were favorites. Service was top-notch.
    

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    Dedenyc

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3

    We love The Smith, but they do not know how to manage people who come in for reservations. The first time we ate there, they said they would come get us at the bar when our table was ready. They forgot about us several times. We ate there last night and were told someone would get us outside when the table was ready. This time they sent a text -- I didn't see it until 15 minutes after it was sent. The reservation desk should tell people they will get a text when the table is ready instead of saying we will come and get you!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Great staff food and service.
    

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    LexieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved eating at the Smith -Lincoln square.I especially enjoyed the salmon. The food was delicious, the service was so friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was wonderful. We would absolutely eat here again.
    

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    mitchelkapln

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great location. Wonderful service. Delicious dinner.
    

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