Unique New England-inspired seafood & creative cocktails in an intimate East Village setting. Known for inventive dishes like their lobster roll and seafood stew.
Willa Moore reviews Smithereens, a New England-inspired seafood restaurant in the East Village, praising its innovative dishes and atmosphere.
Smithereens is a New England-inspired seafood gem tucked away in the East Village, offering a unique dining experience with a moody, intimate ambiance reminiscent of a cozy seafood shack. The menu features inventive takes on seafood classics, with standouts like their rich seafood stew and buttery lobster roll. Complementing the food are creative cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list, making it a noteworthy spot for those seeking something different.
Smithereens offers a New England-inspired seafood menu with unique preparations and creative cocktails. Dishes like the lobster roll, seafood stew, and Anadama bread are frequently recommended. Some diners have found certain dishes to be flavorless or polarizing, but the overall consensus leans positive, especially for seafood lovers seeking inventive options.
"Standout dishes include the Anadama Bread with seaweed butter, Buckwheat Pancake with smoked bluefish, a seafood medley called 'Beans,' and the buttery Lobster Roll. The cocktails, particularly unique ones like the 'seawater martini', are also highly praised."
Customers have a mixed but generally positive view of Smithereens, with many praising the unique and well-executed seafood dishes and creative cocktails. However, some find certain dishes or the service to be underwhelming.
Important Note
Desserts can be polarizing, with some unique creations like a celery float or candied seaweed with licorice cream potentially not appealing to all palates. Some diners have reported a less than stellar service experience.
"Smithereens is mentioned as one of the top picks for a birthday dinner, indicating it might fit the user's criteria."
Neutral"The user simply names 'Smithereens.' as a place that lives up to its hype."
Positive"The commenter suggests Smithereens as a newer, unique, and worthwhile dining option in NYC for a visitor from LA, particularly for its European/Modern American focus."
Positive"Disagrees with a negative review of Smithereens, having loved the buckwheat pancake with smoked fish and finding the lobster roll the best ever. Mentions unique cocktails and a killer wine list."
Positive"Visited Smithereens because it was from a Claud alum but was underwhelmed with the food and service, though the drinks were good."
Negative"Recommends checking out Smithereens, noting it's from a Claud alum."
Positive"Recommends Smithereens among other restaurants."
Positive"User has experienced both good and bad meals at Smithereens, finding that interesting concepts don't always succeed in execution."
Neutral"User thought Smithereens' doughnut was excellent, but other dishes were hit or miss."
Neutral"User did not enjoy the food at Smithereens but found the cocktails to be very good."
Negative"User was underwhelmed by Smithereens, finding some dishes flavorless and boring, and the bartender's anxiousness detracted from the atmosphere."
Negative"The candied seaweed with licorice cream and citron at Smithereens."
Neutral"Smithereens is not lower Manhattan, but downtown (East Village). It rocks"
Positive"User mentioned Smithereens for incredible seafood meal"
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