Smith & Wollensky, American steakhouse in Midtown East, Manhattan, US.
Smith & Wollensky is a steakhouse in Midtown East, Manhattan, known for USDA Prime dry-aged beef and fresh seafood. The restaurant occupies a corner building at 49th Street and Third Avenue, with multiple dining rooms spread across two floors.
The restaurant opened in Manhattan in 1977, built around the idea of serving prime beef in a formal setting. Over the following decades it expanded into a chain with locations in several American cities.
Smith & Wollensky represents the classic American steakhouse experience, where some dishes are finished or carved directly at the table. The white tablecloths and formal service are a deliberate nod to old-school New York dining.
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends when the dining rooms fill up quickly. Groups of 12 or more should contact the restaurant directly to arrange seating in one of the private rooms.
The building's green and white exterior paint has remained almost unchanged since the restaurant first opened in 1977, making it stand out among the surrounding office towers. This look was never part of a design trend but simply the original choice that stuck.
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