Smorgas Chef

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53 Stone St (Financial District)
New York, NY 10004

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(212) 422-3500
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The food was delicious. I ordered their Ratatouille and Fresh Ricotta Crepe. Plus the Lingonberry Soda is phenomenal! My order was ready for pickup when I arrived and I was greete...

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Growing up near the Baltic Sea I learned to love the region's flavors and culinary traditions. Being a long-time New Yorker I'm also used to a variety of fusion cuisine offerings....

Keep it Outside 6/27/2008

I went there last night and be warned the street was PACKED. Despite that, I stil recommend sitting outside, as the inside decor was a little bleh. It looks much better inside on their website...and don't go to the bathroom, the view into the kitchen is kinda gross. So if you DONT go inside and have the food, you will have a nice time! The food was delicious, had the lingonberry daiquiri-SOOOOO good, and the meatball sandwich which was tasty as well. The lingonberry tart was really good. Whats nice is that they don't rush you. Overall I would recommend it. Pros: FOOD and DRINKS Location Cons: The inside needs to be cleaner and less grimy more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 4/26/2008

The food was delicious. I ordered their Ratatouille and Fresh Ricotta Crepe. Plus the Lingonberry Soda is phenomenal! My order was ready for pickup when I arrived and I was greeted very warmly by the staff. Perfect ordering experience. more
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Worst service ever - Do not ever order from them unless you like eternity as delivery time! BAD FOOD 4/22/2008

Waited for two hours for food - got attitude from the manager - bad food Pros: Not ordering from here Cons: The last time I had to eat there! more
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Unique for Downtown 3/18/2008

I've been intrigued by the place for years, but never could choose it over the other great and fun places on Stone Street. With the wine promotion, I finally went in and had a great meal too. The service is great and they really try to keep it fun and casual. The food is unique for the financial district which doesn't have too many specialty cuisine restaurants. It doesn't really have something for everyone because it's almost all seafood, but it is worth the try, so go for it! Pros: Interesting food, great drinks, and excellent service! Cons: Grill smell infiltrated the dining room and my clothes! more
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Imitation Lobster Meat 12/19/2007

The menu describes the $8 lobster bisque as containing ""morsels of fresh lobster"" (which is obviously true) and a ""dash of sherry"" (which seems to be true, as well). What they don't tell you, though, is that it also includes IMITATION LOBSTER MEAT. What more can I say? Pros: Nothing that can compensate for the ""cons""! Cons: Imitation lobster meat! more
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Happiest Hostess Ever 10/18/2007

One of the better places to dine in the Financial District. It's fun to eat outside on the atmospheric cobblestone street. I like coming here for lunch during the week as I work in the area. Outdoor seating does get crowded as there are lots of other restaurants nearby that share the outdoor dining section. Pros: Great service, outdoor dining Cons: Well, it's in the Financial District, lol more
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GREAT RESTAURANT 2/2/2007

I have just recently started with a new firm in the area. I ate at Smorgas Chef for the first time today and i must say how great the food was! It was so packed my friend and I had to wait a few minutes (but it was well worth the wait!) I had the herring appetizer which was soooo tasty, and my friend had the meatballs for her appetizer. The service was a little rushed, but I think that was understandable due to the overwhelming crowd. Regardless, she was very friendly and knowledgeable of the food and wine selection. For entrees I had the chicken salad which was to die for. I loved how the goat cheese and asparagus topped off the huge portion of greens and chicken. We shared a order of cloudberry waffles. I don?t know exactly what cloudberries are but I don?t care, they were unbelievably delicious. I will definitely be back Pros: Food and service more
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Only send your enemies here 1/6/2007

We experienced the most bizzarre dining experience in years here. First, I ordered a dirty martini with olives and my girlfriend ordered a Heineken in a bottle. The waitress/hostess came back about 5 minutes later telling me that they don't have olives. Fine. I ordered another cocktail, but thought that was weird. A little bit later my girlfriend's beer showed up skunky and warm. Oh yeah, almost forgot. When the waitress/hostess was taking our order, my girlfriend said she needed a couple minutes to decide on her entree after ordering her drink, yet the waitress/hostess insisted on taking my entree order with my drink order. No thanks, learn some manners. Pros: decent food Cons: horrible/.clueless service more
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What a great discovery for the people that live downtown! 10/29/2006

I stumbled upon this place for lunch wandering around after a work out at Equinox Wall Street. They have outside tables and a tiny interior. I really enjoyed the open chicken sandwich. The chicken is marinated in caramel and honey. Extremely flavorful! I had the Kyoto Cherry tea the aroma was very strong but not in taste. It was cherries and tea, soft and easy to drink. The service was attentive and friendly. I can't wait to go back for dinner. Pros: Good food, great wine list with specials, they make you feel welcome. Cons: Crowded during the Biz lunch time, go after 1:30. more
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Forget Minnesota, It's in NYC! 10/2/2006

It is hard to come by some standard Scandanavian cooking, w/o somebody twisting or influencing it with other cultures in this city. Here, they did it just right. Meat, potatoes, fatty fish, root vegetables, sweet accents and butter. All the staples of northern European cuisine and especially Scandanavia, using the best available. The meatballs were good, the Herring and Lefse was better, and according to the people I was with the gravlax was among the best they've ever had. Waffles were a good choice for dessert. The restaurant was nothing amazing to look at (though outside looked nice), but the food more than made up for it. I look forward to checking out their other locations. Pros: Herring and Lefse, Lingonberries Cons: Inside Seating more
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Loved it! 9/22/2006

There's no better way to escape from the hustle and bustle of Wall Street than this cute place. It's on a beautiful little cobblestone street, with amazing food, and yummy drinks. Stop by if you're in the area. more
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Best Meatballs 6/8/2006

I came here for lunch during work and left extremely satisfied. Stone street is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service attentive. I will most definitly be coming back. (P.S. Their Jameson Whiskey cocktail is like nothing else I've had in Manhattan.) Pros: Food, Service, Location more
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Fantastic! 4/30/2006

This place was recommended to me by a friend and I was definitly not disappointed. The outdoor seating was lovely; located on the historic stone street the view is charming and very European (you almost forget you're in New York City.) The service is great, friendly and attentive without being annoying. I was not very familiar with Swedish food and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The meatballs were particularly delicious with great presentation. The atmosphere is delightful and I would definitly recommend this place. Pros: Atmosphere, Location, Food Cons: No complaints here. more
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great place 10/28/2005

Finaly, interesting+healthy menu!! Great food, I don't remember having a salmon that good, and the shrimp soup they make out of their cold water shrimp is much more better than any lobster bisque.Service was exellent and the decor gives the homey feeling. The Stone street itself should definetely be on the map of anyone visiting New York. Highly recommended!! more
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Not particularly good 10/26/2005

I came here for dinner. The decor is very interesting. The service is friendly but a bit brash. The herring sampler entree is quite tasty- at least as good as the one at Aquavit. However, the seabass in a clay pot is barely edible. Overall, it is certainly not worth the steep price. Pros: Decor Cons: Food, Price more
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Absolutely delicious! 4/3/2005

I tried Salmon Egg Benedict for brunch which is really good! The restaurant offers a variety of tea. I love their little cute tea pots. The boss is very friendly. He changed fresh flower for every table which I think is very sweet. Serive is really good. Pros: Good Food, Good service, comfortable ambience more
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hidden gem 9/15/2004

This is a hidden gem, but you would feel like you are in Europe. You can sit out on cobble stone street, surrounded by history buildings, great reasonable price food. It is my favorite place. Pros: very romentic, street cafe, friendly more
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good lunch spot! 7/29/2004

Great spot for eclectic scandinavian cuisine which is quite rare for NY (or anywhere in the U.S.) Delicate food and prompt service. The staff was very well informed about the menu and took the time to explain any questions and was very polite and attentive. The food was even better. Pros: small, delicious, unique Cons: , location more
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Lovely Scandinavian Midsummer 7/5/2004

We had a very nice dinner last week. The service was prompt even though the restaurant was crowded at the time. The outdoor cobble stone setting was beautiful, and the food was fabulous. Maybe a basket of bread before dinner was served would be nice. We loved the Swedish Meatballs - definitely the best we've had. Pros: Nice outdoor seating, Tasty food more
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Don't mess with my meatballs... 6/30/2004

Growing up near the Baltic Sea I learned to love the region's flavors and culinary traditions. Being a long-time New Yorker I'm also used to a variety of fusion cuisine offerings. In my humble opinion, the fusion of Scandinavian and North American (and even North African) tastes at Smorgas Chef is uninspired and unnecessary. I don't understand Swedish meatballs with maple syrup nor do I feel comfortable with tagine entrees in a Scandinavian restaurant. I also found the service surly and abrupt. I have 2 favorite Swedish restaurants in the City and I was hoping for a third. Unfortunately, Smorgas Chef is not it. Pros: Location Cons: , service, food more
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  • Scandinavian cuisine featuring meatballs, waffles, sandwiches is served at three locations, downtown, midtown and the West Village. Weekend brunch, delivery, happy hour.

  • 4/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:45 PM
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Financial District (Wall Street), Financial District
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