Classic American steakhouse w/ a famed burger & martini combo. Dive into prime cuts or enjoy a more relaxed grill experience.
Smith & Wollensky offers a classic American steakhouse experience with a more casual adjacent grill. Known for its high-quality steaks and traditional sides, it's a reliable choice for a satisfying meal. The ambiance strikes a balance between upscale and approachable, making it suitable for various occasions.
Primarily an American steakhouse, with a strong emphasis on steaks like ribeye and prime rib. The adjacent Wollensky's Grill is particularly noted for its excellent burgers, often paired with waffle fries and martinis. Sides such as hash browns and creamed spinach are also recommended.
"The burger at Wollensky's Grill is frequently recommended, often with waffle fries and a martini. For the main steakhouse, the ribeye, prime rib, filet, and bone-in New York strip are good choices, along with sides like hash browns and creamed spinach."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the adjacent Wollensky's Grill for its burgers and martinis, and praising the steaks and sides at the main restaurant.
Important Note
The burger at Wollensky's Grill, while highly praised, is noted as being made from dry-aged meat, which may result in a distinctive taste that not everyone might prefer.
"Wollensky Grill has TVs at the bar."
Positive"Wollensky Grill is suggested as a place to watch the World Series."
Positive"The user enjoys the vibe and Martinis at Wollensky's Grill, noting great bartenders, though they don't particularly love the food."
Positive"Wollensky's Grill is mentioned as a place the original poster frequents."
Positive"The commenter recommends Wollensky Grill."
Positive"Wollensky's Grill is recommended for its regular burgers and the user also likes its waffle fries."
Positive"The user vouched for Wolensky's Grill burger for years, stating they've tried many top burger places. Another user noted it's made from dry-aged meat, which gives it an unusual taste that some will love and others won't."
Neutral"This user noted that Wolensky's Grill burger is rarely mentioned on "top burger lists.""
Neutral"The user followed the recommendation and dined at Wollensky's Grill, finding it to be the closest option."
Positive"Wollensky's Grill is open until 1 am and is suggested for solo dining, with a preference for sitting at the bar."
Positive"The Grill at Smith & Wollensky is highlighted for its walk-in policy and manageable wait times, recommending the filet or bone-in New York strip, hash browns (enough for two), and creamed spinach."
Neutral"The Grill is described as fantastic, with particular praise for the ribeye, prime rib, and sides, as well as the pasta a la presse."
Positive"The user recommends Wollensky's Grill as a strong option for a burger and martini combo."
Neutral"Recommends Wollensky's Grill (not the main steakhouse but the adjacent grill) for burgers."
Positive"Recommends S&W Grill, considering it more chill than Smith and Wollensky, offering the full menu, and more casual."
Positive"States that their favorite burger is from Wollensky's Grill, noting it costs $25 and comes with waffle fries and choice of cheese."
Positive"My favorite spot is Wollensky Grill. It's the side more casual restaurant to Smith & Wollensky and my favorite burger in the city is there."
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