Smyth Tavern
Tribeca-Civic Center, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Smyth Tavern is a practical Tribeca pick when ease matters more than a chef-driven or trophy dining experience. Use it for repeat, lower-stakes meals, mixed groups, or a flexible downtown fallback; cross-shop Little Park for a more polished meal, Benares for Indian food, and Warren Street Bar & Restaurant for another nearby casual option.
About Smyth Tavern
Smyth Tavern is a New York City venue with public hours that cover morning through evening daily.
The practical way to consider Smyth Tavern is by schedule. It is listed as open 7 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 7 AM–10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 7 AM–10 PM Sunday. Beyond those hours, diners should confirm current details directly with the venue before relying on assumptions about menu, service style, seating, or special accommodations.
Use it for convenience, not a trophy meal
The lack of a cuisine focus, chef headline, awards, or price signal means this should not be framed as the culinary centerpiece of a night based on the available facts. That is not a knock; it simply clarifies what is known. Smyth Tavern makes sense to evaluate when the decision starts with New York City location and operating hours. If the meal needs a sharper point of view, compare it against other options before committing.
The repeat-visit strategy
For repeat planning, treat Smyth Tavern as a flexible New York City option whose strongest detail is its broad weekly schedule. If the brief calls for another option to compare, consider Little Park, Benares, CUT, Mulberry & Vine, or Warren Street Bar & Restaurant depending on what current details you confirm directly for each venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 85 W Broadway, New York, NY 10007
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- smythtavern.com
- Phone
- (646) 813-9090
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming and polished, with a supper-club sensibility, art from the Tribeca scene, cocktails, and comfortable tavern-style seating.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- deviled eggs with caviar
- steak tartare
- fresh fish
- raw bar
- dry-aged steaks
- specialty burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 85 W Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Smyth Tavern compares in Tribeca
Smyth Tavern is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set. Choose it when the priority is a simple downtown meal with less planning pressure. Little Park is the better fit when the meal needs more polish and a clearer special-occasion feel, while CUT is the stronger splurge choice if the group wants a steakhouse-style night.
For value and utility, Mulberry & Vine reads more casual and functional, so it is better for a quick, health-leaning meal than a tavern dinner. Warren Street Bar & Restaurant is the closest cross-shop for a neighborhood-bar meal, especially if the group wants something relaxed nearby rather than a more composed restaurant experience.
Benares should be the pick when the craving is specifically Indian food; Smyth Tavern is the broader fallback when the group has mixed preferences or no fixed cuisine brief. In short: Smyth Tavern for ease, Little Park for polish, Benares for focus, CUT for a spendier night, and Warren Street Bar & Restaurant for another casual downtown room.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Smyth Tavern | New York City | No published awards |
| Little Park | New York City | No published awards |
| Benares | New York City | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Mulberry & Vine | New York City | No published awards |
| Warren Street Bar & Restaurant | New York City | No published awards |
| CUT | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Smyth Tavern handle dietary restrictions?
If your group has strict needs, contact Smyth Tavern directly before visiting.
Can Smyth Tavern accommodate groups?
Smyth Tavern's listed hours run from 7 AM to 10 PM most days, with closing at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, but seating, party-size policies, and reservation details should be confirmed directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Smyth Tavern?
Is lunch or dinner better at Smyth Tavern?
The information confirms operating hours, not a specific lunch or dinner format. Smyth Tavern is listed as open from 7 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and from 7 AM to 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, so confirm current service details directly before planning around a particular meal period.
What should I wear to Smyth Tavern?
How far ahead should I book Smyth Tavern?
The confirmed hours are 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 7 AM to 10 PM Sunday; reservation policies should be checked directly with Smyth Tavern.
