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The Smith

09/05/2008 22:33
The Smith - USA - New York - China - Restaurant - American - Food - dining - NYC - East Village - Italian


Egalitarian East Village spot turns out crowd-pleasing brasserie plates with personality. 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 ingredients like ricotta salata. Meat dishes threaten to be heavy but stay light on their feet, with a Parmesan crust lending extra spark to a juicy lamb schnitzel, and a red wine sauce subtly amplifying the flavor of tender braised short ribs. Desserts are limited to creative riffs on sundaes; the bread pudding variety offers a grown-up twist on the banana split.

Hits: While drink prices elsewhere creep into the teens, the cocktails here are all under $10.

Misses: Service runs pretty smoothly considering the size, but sometimes entrees come out before the apps are cleared.


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.

Know Before You Go

Make sure your friends aren't meeting you at Smith's on MacDougal Street.



Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 10am-1am
  • Fri-Sat 10am-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • French
  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Open 7 Days
  • Late Night Dining
  • Online Reservations
  • Delivery
  • Private Rooms
  • Lunch Spot
  • Brunch
  • Kid Friendly
  • Group Dining



    The Smith Menu


    Lunch
    Eggs
    Mushroom Omlette * fontina, home fries
     11.00
    Open Face Omelette * asparagus, brie.
     11.00
    Egg White Omlette spinach, goat cheese, home fries
     11.00
    Croaker smoked ham, gruyere cheese, sourdough rye, fried eggs.
     12.00
    Steak, Eggs sunny up eggs, home fries
     15.00
    Eggs Any Style home fries, apple smoked bacon.
     10.00
    * Egg whites may be substituted for $2
    Griddle
    French Toast maple butter, caramelized bananas
     11.00
    Pancakes apples, walnuts, white rum caramel
     10.00
    Waffles strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup
     10.00
    Poached Eggs
    Served Saturdays Only
    Smoked Salmon Benedict home fries
     13.00
    Classic Eggs Benedict home fries
     12.00
    Potato Waffle spinach, caramelized onion
     12.00
    Chicken Sausage, Eggs spicy corn bread, white gravy, home fries
     13.00
    Small Plates
    Roasted Tomato Soup cheddar melt
     7.00
    Alsatian Pizza bacon, onions, crema
     8.00
    Crispy Fried Calamari brooklyn style
     9.00
    String Bean Salad tomatoes, dijon, ricotta salata, toasted almonds
     9.00
    Baby Arugula Salad parmesan, lemon, fennel
     8.00
    Hot Potato Chips blue cheese fondue
     6.00
    Sandwiches
    Served with Fries.
    Filet O Fish ranch dressing, romaine
     13.00
    Grilled Chicken avocado, tomato, chipotle
     12.00
    Roast Pork Sandwich spicy cauliflower
     12.00
    Vegetable gruyere, arugula, peppers, roasted mushrooms
     11.00
    BLT + E 
     11.00
    Burger Deluxe special sauce, sharp cheddar, bacon, the works
     12.00
    Large Plates & Salads
    Ricotta Gnocchi truffle cream
     12.00
    Char Broiled Chicken fries
     14.00
    Mac, Cheese 
     10.00
    Mediterranean Salad cucumber, feta, olives, tomato, lemon dressing
     13.00
    Rare Seared Tuna Salad nicoise style
     15.00
    Roasted Chicken Salad arugula, apples, walnuts, brie, grilled onion.
     14.00
    Steak Salad arugula, endive, goat cheese, tomato, balsamic
     15.00
    Steak Frites 
     19.00
    Sides
    Yogurt almonds, honey, bananas, strawberries
     6.00
    Savory Biscuit cheddar-chive
     2.00
    Fries 
     5.00
    Sauteed Spinach 
     5.00
    Home Fries 
     4.00
    Apple Smoked Bacon 
     5.00
    -
    Dinner
    Sunday Nights: get a burger and a beer for $12
    Starters
    Roasted Tomato Soup cheddar melt
     8.00
    Alsatian Pizza bacon, onions, crema
     9.00
    Tuna Tartare jalapeno, black sesame
     10.00
    Balsamic Shrimp garlic butter, oregano
     10.00
    Fried Calamari brooklyn style
     9.00
    Braised Bacon red onion marmalade
     8.00
    Crab Hush Puppies old bay aioli
     9.00
    String Bean Salad tomatoes, dijon, ricotta salata, almonds
     9.00
    Baby Arugula Salad parmesan, lemon, fennel
     8.00
    Avocado Salad chipotle vinaigrette
     9.00
    Mac, Cheese 
     10.00
    Hot Potato Chips blue cheese fondue
     6.00
    Big Salads & Sandwiches
    Steak Salad arugula, endive, tomato, goat cheese, balsamic
     19.00
    Mediterranean Salad cucumber, chickpeas, olives, tomato, feta, lemon dressing
     9.00  15.00
    Rare Seared Tuna Salad nicoise style.
     18.00
    Roasted Chicken Salad arugula, apples, walnuts, brie, grilled onions.
     16.00
    Roast Pork Sandwich spicy cauliflower fries.
     12.00
    Burger Deluxe special sauce, cheddar, bacon, the works
     13.00
    Pasta
    Wild Mushroom Ravioli 
     15.00
    Ricotta Gnocchi truffle cream
     14.00
    Spaghetti, Meatballs 
     15.00
    Main Courses
    Salmon brussel sprouts, bacon, baby portobellos
     18.00
    Skate cauliflower, caper brown butter
     17.00
    Pot Of Mussels chardonnay broth, fries
     16.00
    Grilled Chicken Sausage street fair peppers, onions, potatoes
     16.00
    Vegetable " Bibimbap" sushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, sunny up egg
     16.00
    The Pork Chop apples, chipotle onions, fennel
     18.00
    Lamb Schnitzel parmesan crust, smashed potatoes, lemon
     18.00
    Roasted Cod chunky romesco, chickpeas, toasted almonds.
     19.00
    Braised Short Ribs red wine sauce, roasted shallots, tiny potatoes
     21.00
    Char Broiled Chicken with fries.
     16.00
    Steaks
    Served With Fries Or Field Greens
    Chopped Steak mushroom gravy
     15.00
    Hanger Steak 
     21.00
    Flat Iron 
     19.00
    N.Y. Strip 
     25.00
    Choose A Sauce: Bearnaise, Peppercorn Or Chimichurri
    Sides $5
    Each
    Beer Battered String Beans 
    Fries 
    Smashed Potatoes 
    Sautéed Spinach 
    Brussels Sprouts 
    Sicilian Cauliflower 
    -
    Brunch
    With Your Brunch Enjoy A Free Bloody Mary, Bellini, Blood Orange Mimosa, Village Passion Or Fresh Squeezed Juice
    Eggs
    Country Breakfast * cheddar grits, ham steak, biscuit, gravy
     14.00
    Ranchero Scrambled * chipotle salsa, black beans, tortillas, cheddar, avocado.
     12.00
    Mushroom Omlette * fontina, home fries
     12.00
    Open Face Omelette * asparagus, brie.
     12.00
    Croaker smoked ham, gruyere cheese, sourdough rye, fried eggs.
     12.00
    Steak, eggs sunny up eggs, home fries.
     15.00
    Egg White Omelette spinach, goat cheese, home fries.
     12.00
    Eggs Any Style * home fries, apple smoked bacon.
     11.00
    *Egg whites may be substituted for $2
    Poached Eggs
    Smoked Salmon Benedict home fries
     14.00
    Classic Eggs Benedict home fries
     13.00
    Potato Waffle spinach, caramelized onion
     13.00
    Maple Chicken Sausage, Eggs spicy corn bread, white gravy, home fries
     14.00
    Griddle
    French Toast maple butter, caramelized bananas
     13.00
    Pancakes apples, walnuts, white rum caramel
     12.00
    Buttermilk Waffles strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup
     12.00
    -
    Brunch - Lunch
    Served 11:00 - 4:00 Pm
    Small Plates
    Roasted Tomato Soup cheddar melt
     7.00
    Crispy Fried Calamari brooklyn style
     9.00
    String Bean Salad tomatoes, dijon, ricotta salata, toasted almonds
     9.00
    Baby Arugula Salad parmesan, lemon, fennel
     8.00
    Hot Potato Chips blue cheese fondue
     6.00
    Sandwiches
    Filet O Fish ranch dressing, romaine
     13.00
    Grilled Chicken avocado, tomato, chipotle
     12.00
    Roast Pork Sandwich spicy cauliflower.
     12.00
    Vegetable gruyere, arugula, peppers, roasted mushrooms.
     11.00
    B L T & E 
     11.00
    Burger Deluxe special sauce, sharp cheddar, bacon, the works
     12.00
    Large Plates & Salads
    Char Boiled Chicken + Fries 
     14.00
    Mac, Cheese 
     10.00
    Steak Frites 
     19.00
    Mediterranean Salad cucumber, feta, olives, tomato, lemon dressing.
     13.00
    Seared tuna nicoise salad 
     15.00
    Roasted Chicken Salad arugula, grilled onions, fried peppers, garlic croutons.
     14.00
    Steak Salad arugula, endive, goat cheese, tomato, balsamic.
     15.00
    Sides
    Yogurt almonds, honey, bananas, strawberries
     6.00
    Cheddar Biscuit 
     2.00
    Maple Chicken Sausage 
     5.00
    Fries 
     5.00
    Cheddar Grits 
     5.00
    Sauteed Spinach 
     5.00
    Home Fries 
     4.00
    Apple Smoked Bacon 
     5.00
    Sugar Cured Bacon 
     5.00
    -
    Draft Beer $5
    Ommegang White new york
    Brooklyn Pilsner new york
    Bluepoint Toasted Lager new york
    Great Divide Titan Ipa colorado
    Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale new Hampshire
    Wolaver's Organic Brown Ale vermont
    Rogue Shakespeare Stout oregon
    Bottled Beer
    Budweiser (USA) 
     5.00
    Bud Light (USA) 
     5.00
    Amstel Light (Holland) 
     7.00
    Heineken (Holland) 
     6.00
    Einbecker Pilsner (Germany) 
     7.00
    Duvel Ale (Belgium) 
     8.00
    Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale (Japan) 
     9.00
    Corsendonk Abby Brown Ale (Belgium) 
     8.00
    Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout (United Kingdom) 
     8.00
    Original Sin Cider ( USA) 
     7.00
    Delivery Menu
    Breakfast Stuff
    Available Til 4 Pm
    Waffles strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup
     10.00
    French Toast maple butter, caramelized bananas
     12.00
    Pancakes walnuts, white rum caramel
     11.00
    Mushroom Omelette fontina, home fries
     12.00
    Egg White Omelette spinach, goat cheese, home fries
     11.00
    Croaker smoked ham, gruyere cheese sour dough rye, fried eggs, home fries
     12.00
    Yogurt almonds, honey, bananas, strawberries
     6.00
    Cheddar & Chive Biscuit 
     2.00
    Big Salads
    Mediterranean Salad cucumber, chickpeas, feta, olives, tomato, lemon dressing
     12.00
        add chicken
     3.00
    Rare Seared Tuna Salad nicoise style
     17.00
    Roasted Chicken Salad arugula, apples, walnuts, brie, grilled onions
     15.00
    Steak Salad arugula, endive, goat cheese, tomato, balsamic
     17.00
    Sandwiches
    Served With A Bag Of Homemade Chips
    Burger Deluxe special sauce, sharp cheddar, bacon, the works
     12.00
    Roast Pork Sandwich spicy cauliflower
     11.00
    *Filet O Fish ranch dressing & romaine
     11.00
    *Chicken Sandwich avocado, tomato, chipotle
     10.00
    *Vegetable gruyere, arugula, fried peppers
     10.00
    *B.L.T & E 
     10.00
    *Items Available During Lunch Only.
    Small Plates
    Roasted Tomato Soup sharp cheddar melt
     7.00
    Crispy Fried Calamari brooklyn style
     8.00
    Baby Arugula Salad fennel, parmesan, lemon
     8.00
    Mac & Cheese 
     10.00
    Large Plates
    Char Broiled Chicken Fries 
     15.00
    Hanger Steak Frites chimichurri sauce
     19.00
    Wild Mushroom Ravioli 
     12.00
    Ricotta Gnocchi truffle cream
     14.00
    *Spaghetti & Meatballs 
     13.00
    *Lamb Schnitzel parmesan crust, smashed potatoes, lemon
     17.00
    *Roasted Cod chunky romesco, garbanzo, toasted almonds
     18.00
    *Salmon string beans, bacon, baby portobello
     17.00
    *Braised Beef Short Ribs red wine sauce, roasted shallots, potatoes
     19.00
    *Items Available During Dinner Only
    Sides $5
    Each
    Fries 
    Big Bag Of Potato Chips 
    Sauteed Spinach 
    Home Fries lunch only
    Sicilian Cauliflower dinner only
    Smashed Potatoes dinner only
    Beverages $2
    Each
    Coke 
    Diet Coke 
    Sprite 
    Saratoga Water 
    Saratoga Sparkling Water 
    Coffee 
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