Overview

Smith's is the collaboration of two downtown New York restaurant veterans, Cindy Smith (also of Raoul's) and Danny Abrams (also of The Mermaid Inn).

The Greenwich Village restaurant emphasizes seasonal American cuisine in an elegantly understated setting. Chef Justin Smillie excels at creatively rethinking the standards of American dishes to craft surprising flavor combinations.

Mark Zeff's design evokes a European cafe, combining the casual comfort of banquettes and booths in black leather with distinctive elements such as mirror-topped tables and pistachio-colored walls. The railroad car dining room with an antique mirrored ceiling leads to a hideaway bar lined in plush grey velvet that offers a separate menu of sophisticated snacks. And to drink, Smith's well-edited wine and cocktail list offers 13 wines by the glass and six half-bottles so diners don't have to commit to just one taste.

Smith's fits every mood from relaxed to festive, and is equally enjoyable for drinks or as the evening's destination.