Smith & Wollensky
Steak house · Midtown East
797 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
Highlights
Dry-aged beef, martinis & wine served by old-school waiters draw crowds
Dry-aged beef, martinis & wine served by old-school waiters draw crowds
"Founded by the elder restaurateur and part of his hospitality legacy; the next generation worked with the brand and helped open locations across the country as part of learning the restaurant business." - Andrea Strong
"A fixture in Midtown East for over 40 years, Smith & Wollensky isn’t trying to be anything other than a classic and reliable steakhouse, and that’s exactly what it is. You’ll see white tablecloths, wine bottles stored everywhere, and servers wheeling out plates on carts throughout the large, two-story space. The massive prime rib is juicy and has an intense beefy flavor, but the bone-in dry-aged filet is the surprise winner here. Every slice with a deep brown crust and an ideal pink-and-red middle is so indulgent that you won’t mind that you're eating such a lean cut." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore
"Eating a giant steak drenched in a pool of fatty, buttery jus at lunch may mean an afternoon of alternating between espresso and Tums, but you won’t be complaining if you get that steak at Smith & Wollensky. You can’t go wrong with the filet (which is offered in five different variations) or any of the dry-aged steaks, but the best thing at this old-school Midtown steakhouse is the rich and slightly funky dry-aged prime rib. It’s massive (26 ounces), and the jus makes it feel much heavier than that, so consider sharing it with someone unless you already have the espresso and Tums waiting for you at your desk." - matt tervooren
"No matter what you drink, you’re probably not going to feel like doing a whole lot of anything after eating the 26-ounce dry-aged prime rib at Smith & Wollensky in Midtown. So just lean into it, and either order a martini, or bring your own bottles of syrah, zinfandel, and Tums. Corkage: $35 per bottle, two bottle maximum, and bottle can’t be on their wine list." - matt tervooren
"You could eat at a "fun" spot that has strobe lights and blasts music, but maybe you're in the mood for something more relaxing. If so, head to Smith & Wollensky, a fixture in Midtown East for over 40 years. It isn’t trying to be anything other than a classic and reliable steakhouse, and that’s exactly what it is. You’ll see white tablecloths, wine bottles stored everywhere, and servers wheeling out plates on carts throughout the large, two-story space. We love the massive juicy prime rib with an intense beefy flavor, but the bone-in, picture-perfect dry-aged filet is even better." - neha talreja
