Smith
American restaurant · Capitol Hill ·
Seasonal New American fare, craft cocktails & many beers
Seasonal New American fare, craft cocktails & many beers
"At Smith, you’ll encounter lots of taxidermy and the feeling that a lumberjack or two might walk in at any moment, but everything else here is pretty normal and generally good. It’s kind of like having cocktails at a cabin in the woods, except you will likely not see a live bear. They also make one hell of an aperol spritz if you ask nicely for it, which is currently not found in the wilderness. This is a bar that also happens to serve a great burger and some solid appetizers. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Aimee Rizzo
"It would be ideal to roll in here after a long flight, cut into a burger or pot pie alongside a stiff drink, and then take a swan dive into your bed. We like the dimly-lit, taxidermy-filled lumberjack cabin thing Smith has going on, the aforementioned burger, and the excellent drinks. We also like not having to share any of those things with somebody else." - aimee rizzo
"A cozy place with a perfect burger, shareable plates, and old world craft cocktails. Come in when it’s raining, and enjoy the super luxe interior that makes anyone feel classy." - Hum Creative
"Imagine spending weeks isolated in a pod, expressing your innermost thoughts to a wall, and just as you fall in love with said wall, you get dumped. Now imagine you hear rumors that the wall (person) is still interested. You agree to meet up, and they take you to a place where there are more taxidermy creatures than people. That’s Smith for you. Bliss could have seen Zack’s reunion choice as a red flag from a mile away, but nothing sweeps someone off their feet like preserved deer heads and creepy paintings, right? At least they have a great burger." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"15th Avenue isn’t as flashy as 10th-12th, so it often gets overlooked. We’re here to say f*ck that noise. Literally. Smith earns a place in this guide because of its serene space that feels kind of like a fancy lumberjack’s cabin (not least because of the taxidermy on the walls). They happen to have a great burger, not to mention some of our favorite cocktails in the neighborhood, like a margarita with frozen watermelon cubes. You won’t find that in the woods, or on 12th Ave." - aimee rizzo
