# The Smith

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- Cuisine: American Brasserie
- Neighborhood: Flatiron (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/flatiron)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Downstairs room up to 75 guests; multiple Manhattan locations
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $70 per person
- Google rating: 4.4 (6,419 reviews)
- Address: 1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA
- Phone: (212) 685-4500
- Website: https://thesmithrestaurant.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Smith's downstairs private room transforms group dining into something truly memorable, with exposed brick walls and warm lighting creating an intimate brasserie atmosphere that encourages lingering conversations over their elevated American comfort food. Their shareable plates like truffle mac and cheese and maple-glazed short ribs practically demand communal dining, while the dedicated service team ensures your group of up to 75 feels genuinely cared for rather than simply fed. The Flatiron location's energy spills into the private space just enough to remind you you're dining at one of the city's most beloved neighborhood gems.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the back private room for rehearsal dinners, corporate events and birthdays, with fixed family-style menus and a dedicated bartender.

- The back private room hosts rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties, and reviewers mention a microphone and PA system and a dedicated bartender.
- Private room meals are described as fixed menus served family style, including dessert, with food brought out continuously.
- Reported group sizes range from 7 to 21, with parties of 8 to 15 common in the main dining room.
- Reservations are recommended for larger parties; the venue takes large-group bookings through OpenTable.

What works: Back private room with its own bartender and PA system; Family-style fixed menus keep large parties moving; Staff described as patient and efficient with big tables; Accommodates large groups seated together, often on short notice.

Watch out for: Main dining room is very loud; table conversation is difficult; Reported long waits even with reservations for an 11-person party; Tables can feel cramped and tightly packed.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does The Smith have a private dining room?**

Yes. The Smith offers a private dining room for groups in Flatiron. Downstairs room up to 75 guests; multiple Manhattan locations.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at The Smith?**

Guests at The Smith typically spend $20 to $70 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact The Smith for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Smith open?**

The Smith is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is The Smith?**

The Smith is a $$ American Brasserie restaurant in Flatiron, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 6,419 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at The Smith?**

Groups book the back private room for rehearsal dinners, corporate events and birthdays, with fixed family-style menus and a dedicated bartender. The back private room hosts rehearsal dinners, corporate events and parties, and reviewers mention a microphone and PA system and a dedicated bartender. Private room meals are described as fixed menus served family style, including dessert, with food brought out continuously. Reported group sizes range from 7 to 21, with parties of 8 to 15 common in the main dining room. Reservations are recommended for larger parties; the venue takes large-group bookings through OpenTable. Reviewers praise: back private room with its own bartender and pa system; family-style fixed menus keep large parties moving; staff described as patient and efficient with big tables; accommodates large groups seated together, often on short notice. Watch for: main dining room is very loud; table conversation is difficult; reported long waits even with reservations for an 11-person party; tables can feel cramped and tightly packed. Based on 70 Google reviews of The Smith that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.