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Smith & Wollensky

101 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 423-1112
Smith & Wollensky
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Columbus Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm, Fri 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-12:30am, Sat 5pm-12:30am, Sun 5pm-11:30pm

Editorial Review for Smith & Wollensky – by Eric Grossman

The Scene
Spread out over four floors of the historic Castle at Park Plaza (built in 1891), Smith & Wollensky attracts wealthy tourists and Boston's high rollers. The handsome first-floor dining room, formerly a gunroom and museum floor, is filled with handsome woods, crackling fireplaces and antique flags. The cocktail lounge and fourth-floor banquet hall are popular among captains of commerce, as is the astronomically pricey, all-American wine list. When all 400-plus seats are filled, dutiful servers navigate the masses with grace.

The Food
Large, expensive cuts of beef fill Wollensky's tables and often end up in doggie bags (the 28-ounce Colorado ribsteak is not for the timid). Signature starters include earthy split pea soup and meaty crabcakes, though some head straight for crackling pork shanks and hulking cuts of prime rib. Troths of creamed spinach and lobster fried rice complete most dinners. Top dessert options include daunting slices of carrot or coconut cakes.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Despite the restaurant's classy environs and top-notch steakhouse fare, it is not an ideal date spot on busy nights, when the main dining room's noise levels are prohibitive.

Look Good

Patrons should wear their finest country club duds to fit in with the crowd.

User Reviews for Smith & Wollensky

Citysearch (35), OpenTable (1 ), Trip Advisor (3 ), AOL CityGuide (8 ), All (47)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/2008 Posted by iloveprimebeef

i have to agree the the service is not what a top end steakhouse should be and of all the s&w i have been to this one is by far the worst BUT they do have the very best quality beef in boston and the food is always outstanding even if the service is out to lunch,i have to chuckle when i read that a lot of reviews state the beef is under cooked, they are serving dry aged prime beef here people! if it is cooked more than rare why are you paying the big bucks for it!! they always prepair my steak perfect (pittsburg) and they are one of only two steakhouses that always nail the cooking perfect(ruths chis is the other). yes they need to get new managment in there, but if you really are a steak lover and i mean REALLY know a great steak(if you order filet mignon or have your steak cooked more than medium rare you DO NOT QUALIFY AS A REAL STEAK LOVER!!!!)then you will be very pleased with your meal because it is all about the beef

Pros: outstanding dry aged prime beef

Cons: managment and service below par

2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/18/2007 Posted by cli21

I wasn't impressed with this place. The service was horrible, our waiter clearly didn't want to be there, and let that be known. We had a group of 10 people and the staff seemed annoyed to be serving us, rather than appreciating our business. The food was so-so. It took a very long time to get our food, and when we did- some of our steaks weren't cooked as we asked. Not a horrible meal, but certainly not worth the price. If you're going to spend money on a nice steakhouse, pick another one.

Pros: got a reservation easily on a Friday night

Cons: service, value

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Editor's Review

Lone local outpost of pricey national steakhouse chain oozes moneyed class, much to the delight of its martini-swilling, suit-wearing clientele.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Despite the restaurant's classy environs and top-notch steakhouse fare, it is not an ideal date spot on busy nights, when the main dining room's noise levels are prohibitive.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-11:30pm
  • Fri 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-12:30am
  • Sat 5pm-12:30am
  • Sun 5pm-11:30pm

Dress Code

  • Business casual

Payment Types

  • Travelers Check
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Gift Certificate
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • People Watching
  • Notable Wine List
  • Fireplace
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Online Reservations
  • Business Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Theater District Dining
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Group Dining
  • Valet Parking
  • Historic Setting
  • Family Style

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