Smith's Bar

A nice place off the Broadway theater district to grab a decent bite to eat before or after a show. Very friendly service and good food. The Rosemary Mushroom Burger was flavorful and meaty, only downside was the bun was a bit dry. A fresh and yummy bun would've made this a 5-star. Same with the hot dogs, good dogs with sauerkraut and mustard, but the buns were a bit stale too. Still a great find because it was not super busy and it had quick and friendly service.

A pub/bar located very close to the Times Square, in New York City. We've been there on a Saturday's evening, and it was easy to get a good table. Menu is limited for food - we've had the Truffle Fries and the Chicken Tenders, and both were good enough. The place offers a good variety of beers, and service was good - although there seem to be few people than needed to take care of all the tables.

Gentleman at the door was friendly. I voted us to view menu. Service was decent. Food was good. Great location. The drink and food choices are reasonably priced.

It's a great place to hang out and the atmosphere is nice. If ever Times Square check it out. The menu could use some more options butoverall, it was a pleasant experience. The waiters were very pleasant and helpful.

Our server, Fernando, was friendly and attentive, and smiley. The atmosphere was great; mature loud. Open window for people watching was cool. Drinks were better the more you ordered! My burger was cooked perfectly and the sweet potato fries were good. Everyone at our table was very happy with their drinks and meals. Would visit again.

An absolutely delicious sandwich with Truffle Fries and a cold Stella Artois as well - nothing more needed!! Directely at the hot spot, with good prices and very friendly staff! I can highly recommend this bar!!

It's a nice place to go if you're near Times Square, with a good selection of drafts and drinks. Food menu has limited but tasty options. The service was good and the atmosphere of the place is great, especially for watching games.

I went here for a bite to eat after catching a Broadway Show with my Mom. We were seated right away and our server came over to our table immediately. It didn't take long for our food to arrive. The portion size was great and my Mother enjoyed her dinner. I ordered a burger and fries. It appeared the burger was one of those frozen patties you buy for at home. It was tasty, but I prefer made to order burgers when I go out to eat. That's the reason I took away one start. I would go back to eat there when I visit NYC again.

Never been here before, never planned to ever come but a friend of mine stopped by and wanted to grab a bite before a broadway show. From the outside it wasn't too impressive. They had happy hour for wine? At the time I went in. The menu was very small. We ordered a margarita and a espresso martini to drink. As for a small bite we ordered 2 cups of Italian wedding soup (soup of the day), onion rings and truffle fries. Every was very good... BUT. There is a but! For 2 drinks, 2 sides, and 2 cups of soup... the bill came out to $96. I thought it was a joke. $96?! I couldve had a lavish steak meal elsewhere. The food was good but It was NOT worth a hundred bucks. Literally everything depicted in the attached pictures. Make your own judgement from this review but I will not return due to the price point

My wife and I had a little over an hour to spend before heading to our Broadway play. We found Smith's Bar at 44th & 8th and cozied in at the bar. This was the perfect spot! Our play at the Broadhurst was right up the street. Since we had eaten earlier, we just planned to get a couple of drinks. Bonus for us, it was Happy Hour! Our server was super friendly, even though he was also super busy. We intended to just have drinks, but after seeing food around us, we ordered dessert here also. My carrot cake and my wife's limoncello cake were delicious! If you're like us and looking for a place to duck in before showtime, check out Smith's!

This pub was just a block up from our place at the Westin in Times Square. Four of us on a Saturday at 6:00pm and plenty of good tables to be had. Pretty decent beer selection but a bit short staffed, isn't everything? Short menu but we're here to drink. Earlier I dropped my phone to certain doom at Hudson Yards so this is a medicinal visit. Two weeks in NYC and God knows if I'll have a camera for any of it. When drinking you have to eat something so we went with Smith's signature burger, the Chicken Parm and two Blue Buffalo burgers. All were overpriced and the Buffalo burger means a burger with a buffalo sauce. Sadly, it's not made of buffalo meat. Then it would have been worth the money. The few folks that were here were great. I can understand why they aren't very busy. All in all we enjoyed. Nothing spectacular taste wise but it all went down fine, so we call it a victory and move on to the next adventure! 01/24

Before a show, this is the right place to go if you want fast service and friendly atmosphere. We didn't get our servers name, but she was a lovely woman, all smiles. We ordered 2 apps and I am pretty sure we had them in 10min. Fried pickles and wings, yum! Entree for me was chicken Alfredo, pretty good, I'm certain there was a pound of pasta in the bowl my husband got the chicken parm&my daughter the vegy burger, no complaints out of them. Let me end this by complimenting the bartender who made my cosmo...pink&tart, like it's supposed to be! Thanks guys. Go early before rush hour hits, like at 5, because at 6 it was jam packed.

This place doesn't get the credit it deserves. Hubs and I sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon. Service was top notch. Beer selection is solid. Hubs got the Allagash - perfection as always. Bloody Mary - just ok. Mix + vodka. Nothing special, but definitely good enough to have two. Started off with fried pickles. Serving was not too big, which I appreciate. The pickles were sour (amazing) and the breading wasn't too thick - and had a good crunch / flavor. The dip was a little spicy and very good. Definitely would get again. Burger. We split it because we were hungry, but not horribly hungry. Got the Sam's Special (recommended by our server) and it was AMAZING. Had it cooked medium and the flavor / texture of the burger was amazing. Perfect bun, perfect patty. The caramelized onion was awesome and the bacon was crispy. The fries were good, but definitely outshined by the burger. Overall I am glad I went here and would go again / recommend others to try. It didn't receive the 5 star due to the limited menu and the lack of a quality bloody.

This place should stick to bar food. The chicken fettuccine was not good at all tasted like frozen chicken and bottled sauce. Hamburger was juicy. So if you come here, don't choose a specialty food.

I feel like I've ate here a few years back when I was craving a burger, but not wanting to stand in line at Shake Shack a few doors down. It was a freezing winter night in the 30's and I needed something to warm not only my stomach, but myself! This is also close to the 8th St. Subway and I am familiar with what's around the area. Service is decent, fast, and friendly. Menu is simple, kitchen is quick. I could over hear other patrons in the restaurant, and the staff is Spanish-friendly too. I ordered a French Onion Soup and Chicken Alfredo Rigatoni. I didn't realize how many pieces of bread my soup came with. Btw, my soup was a perfect match! When the server came back asking me if I'm done, I had asked if I could have some butter for the bread. He quickly came back with a small tub. As delish as the chicken Alfredo was, to me a little over kill on the mushrooms, and there was so much leftover, I liked the to go container as it was a foil pan with a piece of foil. This was perfect for me to heat up the next day in a convection oven! Not bad of a place, I think it gets busy before showtimes. They also open late and has a full bar. All in all, a very convenient place to dine in.

After a ride on the TopView bus (highly recommend) we stopped here for lunch. It was Happy Hour (yay! It was a Tuesday, but regardless). Ambiance was fun - we had a window seat and played a game of " tourist *Or* worker) while watching people go by outside. Peter was our server and did a great job. I got a Philly Cheesesteak, my bride got a Grilled Chicken sandwich = both were very tasty!! I got regular french fries, she got truffle fries - again both = delicious! $60. W Recommend!!!

Place is conveniently located by the Theater district so it's good to catch a few drinks , aside from that the food is just bar/pub food , nothing really that special . Service is ok and depending on when you go it can get a bit too loud .... It's an ok place ..

Dive bar in the heart of the city. We stopped in for a drink while exploring downtown. Service was your typical chaotic bar type where they were so busy running back and forth that you basically got your drinks and a bill. We didn't have any food but quite a few people were eating around us and it looked like your average bar food. Your prices are definitely your inflated NYC prices, but that's expected. The bar, dining room, and restrooms were all clean which was nice for a dive bar.

A typical bar. Pretty good drinks, ok food, nice staff, good location and decent place overall.

I pride myself in giving thoughtful reviews about establishments that have a well known name or popular buzz about them. This includes: large businesses, small businesses, new businesses , minority business, and nonprofit organizations that I come across leaving a lasting impression with me. That in the hopes, viewers will not base their own experiences on my report rather take a piece my story to either lift the excitement about the business you are considering or proceed with caution. With that being said, I would like to rate my 20-25 minute visit by category: 5-Great 4-Good 3-Oh No 2- Second Thoughts 1- Not Good Door Host: 4 - Small talk & laughs until line moved forward Wait Time: 5 - Many places on the strip with a quality menu was booked Table space: 4 Noise level: 4-5 Facilities/ Restrooms: 4 - Men & Women were used during the visit and we both were pleased. Service time: 2 -We had to leave seat to get a waiter for our order. Which was no biggie we figured being tourist a 10 min wait to order may be common on a busy Saturday evening. We were served 1 of the 2 drinks (Sprite & Juice bomb) with no straw (s), utensils were never served. As time went on we mutually agreed to find a near by restaurant. After the glass of sprite was delivered we cancelled the order. As a first time visitor during a vacation for our 9th year anniversary for a casual evening in the big apple I was appalled by this visit. I do not recommend. Chow.

Our server, Fernando, was great - attentive and friendly. Drinks were good and the apps even better. I recommend the truffle fries and fried pickles! There's also plenty of comfortable seating options.

Loved this place. On our way to see Spamalot I noticed this place on 8th Ave. I shot this storefront many years ago and we decided to go in before our play. Happy we did. Our bartender Ivanca was amazing. She really knew her craft. She made a killer cranberry margarita. We ordered a bourbon jam burger and Philly cheesesteak. So good. A nice selection of beers. Noise level is above average. Atmosphere was pretty chill. We will definitely be back. Cheers

Visiting NYC for the first time, and we loved this place so much that we decided to go 2 nights in a row. All in, we've had the fried pickles, NY strip, Bacon Bourbon Jam burger, truffle fries, sauteed mushrooms, and margaritas. There is nothing I wouldn't joyfully get again. Burger and steak cooked to order, a perfect medium rare. Truffle fries are delicious, even my husband(who usually dislikes truffle fries) fell in love. The margaritas are indescribable. Even with the house tequila, they are better than house margaritas we've had anywhere else. The music is great for 40-50 yr olds, which we are :) If we lived here, this would definitely be 'our place.' It's on our list for the next time we visit.

Food: I ordered the shrimp and capers appetizer. The food was fresh and tasted great. I got the amber fat tire to pair. It was delicious. Server was attentive and helped me find my way around nyc. Thank you!

Ate at this restaurant a few times The burgers are delicious Last time i was not that hungry only had an appetizer Chicken fingers & shared fries with a friend they were really good The restaurant is nothing fancy just your average bar/restaurant Convenient to the theater district

This restaurant is near st.james theater. The host and waitress is nice. The food is okay. They need someone to clean their restroom from time to time :)

Our party of five was hungry and my fellow diners weren't in the mood to Yelp around. They spied the Smith's Bar & Restaurant across the street, and over we strolled to grab a table. Once seated, I was able to determine that this was a three star Yelp spot, so my expectations were mitigated from the get go. The ratings by my fellow Yelper's were already aligned with my take on the ambiance, which is a dark, pub like venue, which might benefit from a very thorough cleaning. Service was prompt and polite, and the food was "OK", basic pub fare which included a burger, a salad, fries, and fish & chips. The food was neither great nor terrible, and our dining experience merited a three-star review on this visit.

Horrible service. Loud. Average (at best) food. My fries were cold, took forever to get our order. Won't go back. I was disappointed and we won't go back.

At Smith's in Hell's Kitchen, the stage was set for a lunch that could never find its spotlight. With an audience of empty chairs, one might expect the service to play the leading role, yet it seemed more inclined to a supporting act, disappearing when needed most. The culinary script featured a buffalo chicken sandwich, priced as though it had ambitions for a Michelin star, but unfortunately, it was more of an understudy on stale bread. As for the five-piece chicken wings at $15.99, they seemed to audition for a part in a tragedy--overpriced and underwhelming, they left the taste buds yearning for a plot twist that never came. Smith's appears to cast itself in the role of a transient stop for Broadway-goers--a place where the memory of the meal fades faster than the applause at curtain call, making it a place not for encores. In the bustling theater of Hell's Kitchen's culinary scene, Smith's performance is, regrettably, not one for the playbill.

I get that having a restaurant in the theater district is almost a license to print money. That doesn't excuse snotty staff and bad food. We stopped in for a snack after the show, but didn't want to be in the noisy bar area. The hostess had a terrible attitude because we wanted a table in the dining room (which wasn't busy), but did seat us. The $12 hot dogs were ok, but I probably could have gotten better from a street cart. The beer cheese pretzels were awful. The pretzels themselves were chewy and soggy at the same time, while the cheese tasted spoiled. At least our server was pleasant and efficient.

I kinda liked this place. We were in the HK neighborhood and decided to give it a try. We were promptly seated when we arrived. They were busy. Our order was taken quickly. Our food came out in a reasonable time. They made two errors with our food order but corrected them right away. The service was good. I ordered the fried cod sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was good. The sesame seed bun it came on was really fresh. My son got a Philly Cheese steak sandwich that was notably good. My friend got hot wings. The bar was also good. The bartender made me a special tropical drink and was very kind. She really wanted me to like it. I understand that the location of this restaurant makes the food more expensive but I really felt like the food was overpriced for what you get.

Huge fan of this place. Staff is amazing. Sadly it appears it is closed for renovation according to a sign on the door.

We stayed up the street from Smith's on a trip to the city and found ourselves coming back almost every day of the trip. The prices for food & drinks alone were worth it, but we also really enjoyed the casual bar atmosphere. We would order off of the appetizer menu for our meals each time since the portions were so generous & the prices were very reasonable for the location in the city! We would often get the chicken tenders or the hot dog appetizers with a side of fries and it was definitely enough food to be a meal. We sat on both the bar side & the restaurant side during our visit and did not have to wait at all for a table or spot at the bar any time we stopped in. My one complaint is that the service can be a bit slow at times, but most of those times they were busy so it was definitely understandable. If you're looking for a cozy bar-vibe, this place definitely has it!

Busy little spot for a cold beer break. Service is not fast but acceptable. Has good channels for sports. Good times for a happy hour!

It was a nice little place, the fried pickles weren't exactly friend. Looked more like a seasoned coating. We asked for the burger to be medium and came out more well. Wasn't mind blowing but wasn't horrible either.

This place was crowded and now that I've gotten to try I only think it was crowded for happy hour and because of the location. The food was horrible and tasteless! Ordered the Smith burger and the bun was soggy! There was wet lettuce on the bun. When I complained the waiter asked me what part of the bun and only replaced the bottom bun! The meat on the burger definitely wasn't seasoned. My friend had the ribs and they were good! Kind of bland! Definitely a waste of money! I advise the manager and he offered to refund but I happily declined. Just fix the issues!

Party of two around 1pm no wait for a table. Menu consists of burgers, appetizers, salads...typical bar food. I had buffalo wings & my guest had a burger with fries. Staff was friendly. Not bad. Convenient, easy seating, open window for people watching. Quick for lunch meetings.

Attitude from staff. No greeting. Bartender Too busy texting to serve. Bar left with old drinks. No hygiene

Location - Near Port Authority. Has both restaurant & bar sides. Sports TVs. Great window seating on restaurant side for people watching on 8th. Service/Food - prompt & efficient service from being greeted by excellent waitress to getting drinks/food. One of best cheeseburgers around - generous size, fresh lettuce, real potato fries. Got it in 5 min after ordering (Sun afternoon @4pm) Bar food but other options too. Will stop by again.

This is the best BLT I have ever had the pleasure of destroying! Look. It's New York. It's $4 beers. It's a DELICIOUS $13 BLT generously loaded with bacon and a house salad on the side. I mean, what else can you ask for. The bread was perfectly toasted, crispy and not too dense. Honestly the bread made this a great lunch choice by keeping a little on the lighter side. The house salad was nicely prepared with fresh spring green mix and the veggies were cut nice and small...diced would be the right word. Yummy! Thanks Smith's!

We were walking around the city looking for a spot to have a drink and found Smith's. The open air bar area drew us in right away. It was nice to find a comfortable restaurant bar in the Times Square area adjacent that isn't touristy. This place is comfortable and like a place down the street from home.

Conveniently located close to the theatre we were headed to. Only had a few drinks, but the service was good and plenty of TV's around.

Meh.... Nothing special about this place, pricey bc it's smack in the middle of touristy 42nd St/ Theater district to be exact....yuck! The only reason I stopped here to eat was bc we were running close to a show that started soon. Otherwise I should have just gone down the street to Wendy's for a fo fo fo! Next.....!

Smith's is a New York institution. It's iconic neon has been a defining characteristic of midtown west for decades. I'd walked by it thousands of times, but never gone in for whatever reason. Last night, a friend and I did. It'll be the last time. My friend and I arrived around 11:45 p.m. We ordered two, INCREDIBLY EXPENSIVE whiskeys. Like "Yikes" expensive. But it's midtown. So, we take our whiskeys and sit near the window. Then, a little after midnight, the lights where we're sitting start to get brighter. I turn to the door guy and say, "Is that on purpose or did someone bump a light switch? Is it last call?" He says, "They already called last call. We're closing up." Well, shit, ok. Sucks that a New York City bar is closing at 12:30, but, oh well. So my friend and I get up and go into the back room to get away from the bright overhead light and we sit down at a dark booth. Immediately a waiter says, "This area is closed. You have to move." We get up and go back into the main room and sit down at a bar table for a moment and almost immediately, the doorman comes over and says, "I need to get into a cabinet behind you. Get up and out of there." We're like, "OK." and we walk over to the bar and as we're about to sit down, a bartender says, "It's past last call. You can't sit at the bar." I say, "OK, well, we're just trying to finish these drinks and get out of here but every time we try to sit someplace, you guys are telling us to get up or that we can't sit there. Where ARE we supposed to finish these drinks?" He then just shrugs like, "Not my problem." My buddy, who bought the drinks, at this point is not happy and wants to discuss this a bit with the bartender who served us. After a few minutes of being ignored, the bartender comes over and my buddy explains why we're disappointed in the experience. I shit you not, the bartender YELLS at my buddy, and this is hilarious, "WHY ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS BAR? THERE'S A THOUSAND GREAT BARS IN THE CITY! GO TO ONE OF THEM!" and he marches back into the kitchen. At this point, we just downed the rest of our drinks and left. So...I guess this review is just to amplify the message of our bartender. There are a thousand great bars in the city. Smith's is not one of them. Definitely go somewhere else.

The food was decent, but a bit pricey even for that area. I would go back as it is convenient, if I were in the area and did not feel like traveling. But there are so many eateries in the area that I may or may not go back. The burger WAS delicious!

A little history: this used to be B. Smith's restaurant owned by the actress? B Smith. Back in the 90's it was THE place in the theatre district. It had delicious Southern cooking, swings and complimentary Charleston chew candies. The design and the vibe of the place was enough to leave you happy and snapping your fingers. Well after the Juniors fiasco we walked around to find an alternative. Would have loved to go back to Nizza but it was too far and already 6::15 so only 1 hour to eat. Thalia another fave also a bit far. I see the sign for B Smith's and then the placard that said Smith's. Huh? At this point my friend was suggesting McDonalds. Uh how do you politely say Uh NO!!!!! We walked in and realized it's now a sports bar. We took a chance, both of us wanted a lite supper. We both ordered split pea soup, very salty( Juniors I wanted the matzoh ball soup, your fault) with a side of ciabatta bread. Too fattening. I ordered a Caesar Salad served in a nice size bowl and surprise! Was pretty damn good and tasty. Just the right amount dressing, a bit too many croutons and a generous portion of shaved parmesan. My friend ordered potato skin app which she also liked. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. We didn't realize the Preakness was on tonight and Lo and behold the entire restaurant was screaming and cheering Kentucky Derby winner Justify. I was cheering and lucky my salad didn't go flying. Pretty good sports bar, they do have an ample selection of beer. The menu is sports bar fare: burgers, club sandwiches, soups and salads etc Only issue way over priced: $27 for a cup of soup and a salad , same for my friend who ordered potato skins and a cup of soup. Don't mind spending money if the meal is a meal and not appetizers.

Nice bar to watch football and grab a delicious burger! Cooked just the way you like it and the parm fries are amazing. Bartenders are very attentive and make great conversation. Edwin was the best!

This place is has a great location as your basic neighborhood bar, neighborhood being 8th and 44th in between Times Square and Hell's kitchen. It's a nice size, especially for a neighborbood type bar, with one dedicated bar section with high tops and a semi-separate restaurant seating area, also with it's own bar. decor / ambience is basic bar, nothing over the top, and often that's what you want. We walked in one afternoon when it was quiet and were seated right away. We've also been when it was crowded and noisy just like you'd expect in a bar like this on a weekend night. But this time was quiet and got a couple of apps: pretzel bites themselves were just ok, kinda tough and chewy, but the beer cheese dip it came with was good. The hotdogs with mustard and kraut app was just as described, not bad. they had a decent draft menu, i had the Lagunitas A little sumpin ale, pretty good. Service was fine.

Not a bad place to stop for a drink, but it is pretty divey and it seems to be more geared towards "regulars" despite it being in a touristy area. Ironically, I had a conversation with the bartender about Yelp'ers after bringing up a funny Yelp review (the worst rum and coke ever) and I hate to be another crazy Yelp'er, but... My drink wasn't that great either (way too much bottled lime juice), and the service was pretty slow. When my bartender disappeared for a while, the other bartender(s) completely ignored me, and also ignored another gentleman who was waiting to place his first drink order. I did appreciate that they put on the game for me when I asked, although I had to remind them that I was watching when another gentleman asked to put his game on instead. I'm sure this is a great spot for locals and regulars, but it wasn't the bar for me. I also don't think I've paid that much for a cocktail in a long time, let alone at an empty dive bar.

Despite it being NYE and completely packed our food came out super fast and also fresh! The drunken shrimp and caesat salad were amazing!

Wanted to take a break from walking with kids around the Rockefeller area to grab a quick bite for lunch and reset. We were seated immediately and offered both breakfast and dinner menus. It gave us a lot of options to please everyone and the food came out fast. Fast service and everyone enjoyed their meals! Casual spot and kid friendly.

FRESH corned beef hash! Really good service, reasonable (NYC) prices and just the perfect way to start our day. My wife's inlet ( cheddar and bacon) was a bit greasy but the generous cheese portion was the culprit. Plain or anything bagels-we opted for plain and split huge cream cheese. Coffee never saw the bottom of the mug. Convenient for us and recommended!! $13.95 omelette $12.95 corned beef hash

Checked out this local bar because it was right across from the hotel I was staying at. When you first walk in everything appears to be fine. But after about 2 mins you start to notice a few strange things going on in this place. There was a lot of sketchy things going down here. I wasn't sure if the guy at the door was security, he kept going in and out the door across the street speaking to two men standing on the corner. Also he grabbed some guy and said " do you want to buy, go outside". (Idk, not my type of crowd or environment). Because of this I didn't stay long after I ordered my drink (which wasn't the best) Many of the people here were traveling and a bit wasted Drinks - Patron Margaritas on the rocks with Grand Mariner - salted rim I didn't have any food or apps Wouldn't recommend this place nor would I return There is a parking garage on the side of the bar and also you can valet at the hotel ( intercontinental )across the street.

After enduring another broken heart, once again, this week to what I thought would lead to something by a good friend who admitted via SMS text: "I still have trouble with accepting, my heart not in love." I came here for dinner and drinks with another friend who console and comforted me as I was in distress last night. As I write this review now my heart continues to ache and my head spins with a headache for the lack of restful sleep all week last week, which is now catching up. Upon entering Smith's Bar there were no hostess or maitre d' to greet patrons, poor customer service! We walked further into the restaurant/bar in view of a waiter to direct us for seats. The food is good but not superb as it is typical theatre tourist quality. Smith's does not have a full-service bar as I was hoping for Sangria or strawberry maritini which they do not have either.

Apparently I never did a Yelp for Smith's Bar and Restaurant and that pains me since not only have I enjoyed its offerings for the past twelve years but it only recently closed its doors after 60 years in business at this location. My first go at Smith's was after a bad job interview and the place was a classic dive bar with a meat station and some other offerings from the kitchen like a burger or fries if you wanted them. The beers were cheap and the atmosphere was what you expect in such a location. When I started doing my music journalism this became the official launching point for my friends and I and we would all convene at this space to do a little pregaming before the shows that were taking place at either B.B. King Blues Club and the at the time names Nokia Theatre Times Square. That is now the Best Buy Theater. There were some times when the service was not 100% the way I would like it but the bar for my friends and I was always a good time. They had solid burgers and a decent enough Happy Hour and for the most cases the staff were friendly and took care of me when I needed them too. Yes there were also times when you wondered what the delay was but its NYC and sometimes you have to find a little patience. There was free WiFi which was helpful for when this kind of thing because something we all crave during our nights out as opposed to conventional conversation and they were good on the buy backs. As I write this Yelp, Smith's has been closed for two days and seeing these words in "print" so to speak sadden me greatly. There are few "regular bars" now up in this area as Hells Kitchen is mostly become trendy restaurants and pubs with high price tags. These are not on my interest level or budget at the end of the day. I guess we shall see a Mega Starbucks or some other trendy bar opening up here and its a shame that the greed of landlords would push out a place that served the area for six decades. I was glad to have had the times that I did in these walls and lots of fun memories come with the recollection. I am also glad that I got to be there once more and to snag a shirt to memorialize the times for my collection. Goodbye Smith's, I shall miss you like few other places. You were an important part of my rock and roll lifestyle and that is what hurts at your closure.

#1 Restaurant in NYC for it's price range. "Dare To Compare" #1: I dare you to Compare Smith's to any other restaurant in it's price range in NYC. See if you agree with my title. #2: I dare you to Compare Smith's to any restaurant at 5X the cost in NYC. Yes; really. See if you agree with my title. #3: I dare you to Compare Smith's to any in any other Urban City in the U.S.A. to see if it might just be: "#1 Restaurant in the U.S.A. for it's price range." NOTE: If you must wait to get in; it is well worth the wait. Try to get there early.

If you need a quick bite to eat right outside the theater district and Times Square go here!!! Good place to wait before a show since most theaters are only a few blocks from this place. No wait and not crowded at all. They have a full bar and a lot of iconic NY fare. However the male bartender was not too bright and did not know how to pour a Guinness. When I travel back to NY I like to get the staple food from the city. I had a few NY hot dogs and some calamari.