SMASHED
West Village, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Book SMASHED when the brief is a fast, casual smash burger with crisp-edged patties and no reservation drama. It is a better fit for lunch, late bites, and quick group meals than for drinks-led evenings or quiet dates, with value strongest around the burger-and-fries format.
About SMASHED
In New York City’s smash-burger lane, SMASHED is a direct pick when the goal is a fast, flavor-forward burger rather than a lingering sit-down meal. The picture is simple: smash burgers and comfort food, counter-service energy, a lively and busy fast-casual feel, and a price point of $15 per person.
The reason to go is the burger format itself. The known signatures are the Classic SMASHED burger, specialty smash burgers, crispy chicken sandwich, and fries. Across its New York City locations, hours vary, so check the current schedule for the specific location before going.
Go for the smash burger, not a long meal
This is a strong pick for diners who want a clear point of view: smash burgers, crispy chicken, fries, and comfort-food energy. The style is fast, direct, and more about bold flavor than ceremony.
Expect counter-service energy: bright, busy, casual, lively, and trendy, with late-night and casual crowds part of the appeal. The experience is built more around efficiency than lingering, so it works well when the plan is a quick burger stop in New York City.
Keep the plan burger-first
SMASHED is best understood as a burger-first stop. If the night needs a broader bar plan, use our full New York City bars guide instead. Here, the draw is the food: a quick order, a burger, fries, and a fast-casual pace.
That focus is not a flaw if the plan is a casual meal. It becomes a mismatch only if the group wants a slower, more formal night out. For broader dining research, our full New York City restaurants guide is more useful than treating this as an all-purpose dinner choice.
Who should choose it
Choose SMASHED for a low-friction New York City burger stop with a clear specialty: smash burgers and comfort food. Skip it if the priority is quiet conversation, a long meal, or a more formal dining room. At its price point, the value is strongest when the plan is simple: burger, fries, quick meal, out.
For broader planning around the city, compare SMASHED with other New York City dining options based on the kind of meal you want: quick counter-service energy here, or a slower format elsewhere.
If the trip extends beyond New York City, compare casual-format decisions with other fast-casual dining options in those cities rather than treating SMASHED as a formal destination meal.
Planning details
- Location
- 516 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Website
- smashednyc.com
- Phone
- +1 212-931-0772
Venue details
Ambiance
Fast-casual smash burger spot with a focus on efficiency and bold flavors rather than lingering; counter-service energy, bright and busy, popular with late-night and casual crowds.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Classic SMASHED burger
- specialty smash burgers
- crispy chicken sandwich
- fries
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- Getting there
- 516 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, United States
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to SMASHED?
Keep it casual. At SMASHED in New York City, the $15 per person price point, fast-casual setting, and smash-burger format point to a low-key stop rather than a dressy meal.
How far ahead should I book SMASHED?
Plan on a flexible meal rather than a formal occasion. The format is fast-casual counter service with a focus on efficiency, so it is better framed as a quick burger stop than a long-planned dinner.
Can I eat at the bar at SMASHED?
Use SMASHED as a casual counter-service stop built around smash burgers and comfort food.
Is SMASHED worth the price?
Yes, if you want a fast burger meal without spending much. At $15 per person, SMASHED makes sense for a quick, casual meal when price and speed matter.
Is lunch or dinner better at SMASHED?
Either can work depending on the New York City location and its current hours. SMASHED is best when you want an easy burger rather than a longer meal.
What are alternatives to SMASHED in New York City?
If you want a similar meal, look for other burger counters or fast-casual burger spots in New York City. Choose a more seated burger restaurant if you want a slower dinner, or stick with SMASHED when price and speed matter more than table service.
