Smith & Wollensky

Book Smith & Wollensky if the decision is about a waterfront American steakhouse meal in Miami Beach. The draw is the combination of USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, American Wagyu bone-in ribeye, classic steakhouse signatures, smart-casual expectations, a waterfront setting.

The restaurant is best understood as steakhouse-forward. It works well when the brief is an American steakhouse in Miami Beach with a premium feel. Smart casual is the right lane: dress up enough for the setting, without treating it like a formal black-tie room.

Prime steak, seafood, classic ordering

The strongest way to approach the menu is classic steakhouse-first: center the meal on USDA Prime dry-aged steaks or the American Wagyu bone-in ribeye, then add listed signatures if the table wants range. The named dishes point in a familiar upscale American direction, with Crab Cake, Angry Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Classic Split Pea Soup giving diners room to order beyond steak while keeping the basic identity of the meal clear.

That makes it a clear choice for diners who want recognizable steakhouse ordering. If the goal is a Miami Beach meal with dependable American steakhouse structure, the format makes sense.

The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026 is the clearest external trust signal here. For diners comparing premium steakhouse options, that recognition adds a point of reference without needing to make the award the only reason to book.

The waterfront setting is the reason to choose this Miami Beach steakhouse

The Miami Beach setting is a central part of the appeal. Smith & Wollensky is best chosen when the restaurant’s waterfront identity and American steakhouse format are part of the brief.

It is also a practical pick when one table wants a recognizable American steakhouse structure, steak, listed signatures such as Crab Cake, Angry Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Classic Split Pea Soup. That does not mean every meal has to feel like an event, but it does explain why the restaurant is useful when the group wants a direct premium meal.

Who should book, who should skip it

Book for a waterfront steakhouse meal where the setting is part of the value. At $100 per person, the case is strongest when the table is looking for steaks, signature dishes, a polished American steakhouse meal.

The hours make it flexible: Monday through Thursday run 12–11 PM, Friday runs 12 PM–12 AM, Saturday runs 11 AM–12 AM, Sunday runs 11 AM–11 PM. Use those hours to choose the timing that fits the occasion.