East Village seafood shack w/ creative New England fare & unique cocktails. Think 'sexy submarine' vibes & dishes like a standout lobster roll.
Willa Moore reviews Smithereens, a New England-inspired seafood restaurant in the East Village, praising its innovative dishes and atmosphere.
This East Village spot offers a unique New England-inspired seafood experience with a moody, intimate atmosphere. Chef Nick Tamburo crafts a menu focused on creative seafood preparations, from grilled amberjack belly to a rich seafood medley, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings and innovative cocktails.
The cuisine is New England-inspired seafood, with many highlighting the lobster roll, clam chowder, and unique dishes like the 'Beans' (a seafood medley). Some reviewers found certain preparations flavorless, while others raved about specific items like the candied seaweed dessert or apple cider donut. Cocktails generally receive positive remarks.
"Highly recommended dishes include the lobster roll, clam chowder, Anadama Bread with seaweed butter, and the unique 'Beans' seafood medley. The apple cider donut is also a praised dessert."
Customers have mixed but generally positive feelings, with many praising the creative cocktails and unique seafood dishes, while some find certain dishes underwhelming or the service inconsistent.
Important Note
Some customers have found certain dishes to be flavorless or boring, and there are mixed reviews regarding service attentiveness.
"The user found Smithereens to be very underwhelming and not worth the high cost."
Negative"The user mentioned Smithereens was fine but did not stand out among other new restaurants they tried."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Smithereens for those seeking a similar vibe to Theodora, noting it has an excellent wine list and good value."
Positive"The user had a delicious experience with a collaboration involving Smithereens and is looking forward to trying the restaurant."
Positive"This user recommended Smithereens."
Neutral"This user recommended Penny and Smithereens."
Neutral"This user recommended Penny, Smithereens, and Dame."
Neutral"This user simply mentioned "smithereens" as a recommendation."
Neutral"The apple cider donut at Smithereens is described as perfection, costing $6 and being very juicy with a dusting of acid."
Positive"Smithereens was listed as one of several restaurant suggestions for a birthday dinner in NYC."
Neutral"This user found the grilled mackerel at Smithereen's to be awesome, noting its jerk-adjacent seasoning."
Positive"The user reviewed Smithereens' menu and found it underwhelming in its "new england" offerings."
Negative"The user considers Smithereens' lobster roll to be the best they've had outside of New England, stating it holds up well compared to their recent trip to Maine."
Positive"This user finds Smithereens to be the closest to a "right answer" for New England food, though they also mention missing canned bread."
Positive"This user also recommends Smithereens."
Positive"The user suggests looking for specific New England items like lobster rolls, oysters, fried seafood, quahogs, steamers, blueberry pancakes, and ice cream, mentioning Smithereens as a place to find them."
Positive"Smithereens is recommended as a strong contender for New England food in NYC."
Positive"Smithereens is mentioned as one of the best restaurants in NYC right now, noted for its eclectic cuisine."
Positive"The commenter was not impressed with Smithereens, citing unfriendly service and bland food. They suggested Claud as a better alternative, though it is not a new restaurant."
Negative"This is one of the places mentioned for those who appreciate good wine and excellent service."
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