M J Smiths Food & Spirits

My friends and I had a fun time at their retrobar 80s, 90s and 2000s night. A few mins after we left, I noticed my wallet was missing. We went back and left no stone unturned to look for it for 1.5 hours. The next day, a credit card of mine was used. I reported it to NYPD (whose work was impressive) and went through a nightmare of having to fly home with no ID and no $$ in NYC. Two weeks later, I received a call from the bar that my wallet had miraculously turned up during cleaning (do they only clean every two weeks?) and I was asked to “please let NYPD know and close the case.” I asked a friend who lives in NYC to pick it up for me since I live out of town and even though she had a picture of my ID and I called ahead to let them know she’d be coming, they refused to give it to her. She rode the train for 40 mins with her baby on a windy day to pick it up. I called the bar very upset and they finally released my property. Needless to say, I will NOT be recommending this place to anyone or visiting it again.

We showed up at about 2pm and the place was completely empty which was great! The portions were generous but the service took incredibly long (30-40mins). Nice place to chill and have a drink if youre not in a hurry to eat.

Best burger in NYC by far. Onion rings and chicken tenders were amazing as well. Nick the owner is a great guy

M J Smiths is a hidden gem in New York. Its got a very Irish pubby feel with alcohol that doesnt break your bank. The wait staff is professional and friendly. The wait time is quick and the alcohol is tasty. They have a wide variety to boot and theres a lot of space. Price is better than most of the inner city.A must see in New York.

Stopped in for a pint and a bite - brilliant service , food was fab and reasonably priced a good pint of Guinness - very friendly staff , highly recommend.

Be careful paying with credit cards because the men who work there charge tips that were never given and you call to report what happened and they are rude and they end the call and charge you 15 dollars to enter and the place is empty. I do not recommend it.

Sioban, was great for my service. The cuisine was excellent. I had the parmisan chicken and bacon white bean medley. Completely delicious! The gin and tonics were great. Would visit again!

LOVE this place. Discovered it recently and have been back twice a week. Burgers are amazing, fresh hand cut fries which you almost never see anymore. Had the fish and chips tonight and the portion of fish was incredible. Service always top notch and reasonable pricing, especially for the quality and quality. This will remain a go-to much/happy hour/ dinner spot!

Friendly staff, prompt service. had drinks at the bar

Went with a group of friends on Saturday- had a great evening! The wait staff was friendly and quick with service. The food was hot, fresh and quite good - had shoestring zucchini and quesadillas. Everyone in our party was happy with their dinner and drinks .At 7 we danced to the baby boomer dance party- an enjoyable evening. Highly recommend

Cocktail was great. It was fairly quiet when I was there. Great change from the touristy places even though its an easy walk to Times Square.

Very yummy sliders and cider! Nice place to have a post-work event with colleagues.

I was wondering around Midtown, unsure where to grab a bite.I happened to be standing near this establishment, and the door was locked. I almost skipped over it but someone came to open the door and let me in.The food is memorable.The service - very friendly.I look forward to a return trip and to sample other items on the menu!

Noisy as hell but what else could be expected in a great bar.

Amazing food and service with a great atmosphere. We will be back. We enjoyed the fish tacos and Brussels sprouts, odd combo we know. They give really generous portions and the value is so here.

Cool low key Irish pub near Grand Central right off of 5th Ave. Stopped in on early Saturday evening so wasnt crowded at all. Service was good and talkative bar tender. Unfortunately the food was meh average at best. The $18 Angus burger just wasnt hitting it, would have rather spent less at a Shake Shack near by. So close to $40 for just an appetizer and a burger, more like a tourist trap and definitely can find better food in the area at this price point. Sorry MJ Smith, wont be seeing me again.

Amazing Happy Hour; warm and friendly staff for a bustling part of town!

Great bar. One of the best close to times Square. Great atmosphere, food and staff. Always made to feel welcome. Highly recommended.

Just ordered burgers, took over 30 minutes and the place was pretty empty. And food came out cold, I dont get how it can take that long and the food is still cold. They messed up the drinks too. Cost was way too high given the low quality of the food. All in all, will never go again and would never recommend.

Its had a make over and they have done a nice job of it. But its still a midtown bar with no real character. Looking for a quick after work drink....I still think you could find somewhere better.I have not tried the food here so cant commend in any way.

Great bar with excellent staff. Vast menu and even fussy eaters would find something they like. Would highly recommend!

We rented out the 2nd floor of MJ Smiths for a 60th birthday party. Attracta and Nick were very accommodating to our needs throughout the planning process. The space is fantastic, the food was great, and the staff especially made all of our guests feel welcome. Highly recommend; these guys are pros!

Popped in for the Internazionale v Liverpool match. Bartender was friendly and chatty. Chicken pot pie was delicious and the Reds won. So all in all, a great afternoon!

Great place for private event .

Had a great lunch with fellow Vietnam Combat Veterans. The food was good and the service was excellent!

Great atmosphere and great service - a real friendly bar to visit when in NYC.

Excellent service and atmosphere, bartender to match. Great stop for a drink!

Great place near grand central. Awesome cheese burger and great service.

Fish of fish and chips burnt to a crisp

We had our a uba clubs monthly meeting here and it was very good. Food and service was great!

Best Guinness in NY ! As good as back home in Ireland.

Visited this bar in midnight and the place was literally buzzing with crowd with live music. Great place. Had great drinks.

Great place for good food. Excellent service, very supportive staff. It gets noisy.

We dinned here last night and had a blast. Everything from the ambiance, service and food was amazing. Special shout out to Mike L who took great care of us with excellent and sincere service. We have a 9 month old baby and we dine out frequently, Mike L went above and beyond for my son with anything we needed. He even offered to wash his Binky off after my son threw it on the floor. Cheers to you, Mike L for making a great memorable experience for me and my family.

Food was delicious and freshly made, wish there were more options but everything was perfect 👌

Low key casual bar with great food (wings and macncheese are amazing) and a cool upstairs area for bigger groups

Best place ever!! Its where our family goes to be treated like family. The owner and manager are great!

Nice decor, great food and lovely bar staff. Would recommend a visit

Absolutely amazing! Owned by an actual Irish family, all of whom were very nice and attentive. Food is absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. I highly suggest it here if you are in Midtown!

Great service. Great little place. Food was good too.

Beautiful place with great food . Upstairs bar and decor are on point . Will deff be back

Friendly staff, pub grub food and drinks, after work spot. No frills, clean bathrooms.

Saturday Night Fever - I always obtain VIP status. Love to love you babies

Bartender Michael makes the most amazing drinks! The atmosphere is always welcoming and all bar staff are friendly and professional. Its my first stop Everytime I got into Manhattan.

Really great time. Great wings. Nicky the owner is a great guy

Fun atmosphere. Food was good but service was slow

I literally had the best fish and chips Ive ever had in my life. The Cod was flaky White and fresh. The coating was extra crispy and delicious. Everything was great and the Guinness was delicious as well. I dont know what they did but there was something extra delicious about this place. Derek was the bartender and waiter and was very helpful and the service was excellent. My husband had the burger and it was thick and juicy and perfectly cooked and seasoned and the roll was perfect. I know Im being redundant buti it was great.

Excellent food top quality, fast friendly service, relaxed atmosphere. Comfortable, not overcrowded!!!

Great food, excellent service- use with confidence!

Good food-great pub atmosphere well decorated

Absolutely amazing, it’s very quiet and the staff is extremely nice and caring. I highly recommend going here!

Great spot to mingle with your work colleagues/friends to enjoy good food, drinks and great conversations.

Great bar, friendly patrons and bartender!

We are so excited to receive a new bar restaurant in the neighborhood.

I give them 3.8 stars.. The older white gentleman at the bar was really nice and handled the enormous crowd yesterday for Veterans Day well. The poor servers were overwhelmed and it showed unfortunately, the food came out in a timely manner.Food: overpriced and very bland.Veterans Day Parade after partyDrinks: great and manhattan prices $20, I stuck to beers and a couple shots with my Military brothers.Note: they include gratuity!Overall i think it’s a potential good spot for me to go for Happy Hour (if they have one, didn’t see any signage) for drinks and watch a game but no food. lol#GONAVYBEATARMY

I wouldn’t recommend the place as the waiter came confronted for not giving good tip. He was also disrespectful to me and asked me not to come back. This happened few minutes back. All respect to other waiters but this guy was very disrespectful.

Beer is good. Chicken wings not

Great place for a stop off drink or even a meal. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Meals are very nice along with service. The toilets are clean. Well worth a visit!!

Food was great... And the drinks were delicious.. Great place.

Guinness is cold, bartender is quick, life is good.

Really lovely staff and tasty homemade food. And they show hockey and football (the real kind) . I can find no faults.

Nick was cool he was nice... said my friend:) Cocktails were excellent and the conversation at the bar was lovely. Highly recommend if youre looking for a midtown watering hole - especially nearby GCT👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Bartender was extremely nice despite being the only one staffed for the whole evening

This bar/restaurant has tall ceilings and plenty of space. The prices are standard for the city, but the atmosphere and service is above average.

Service was Excellent and food was gourmet

Retroclub on saterday nights is lit

Great service!! Solid bar food.

Went there for a pint. Standing room only, staff kept moving us from table to table telling us every table was reserved. No one let us know where we could store our jackets and bags. Felt unwelcome.

We had a nice lunch and excellent service. Redesigned space was very pleasant.

Cover for a run of the mill blue hair bar, I’d go to any other establishment in the city where you can enjoy cocktail without the price of admission

Great vibes, great service. Perfect spot in midtown 👍🏼

Loved the veggie burger... It was so soft

I lost a filling but the food was delicious and drinks strong. Works for me.

We hosted our company event here in the upstairs private room. What a great space and amazing service!!!

Good selection of liquor at reasonable prices

Great food, very clean and great service.

Second floor bar is a great gathering spot. Service was prompt and friendly.

Drinks were a little watered down and pricey.

Friendly bar staff, great wings

Decent place for mid priced meal and drinks.

Great bar tender, excellent lobster Cobb salad.

Good food, nice atmosphere also close to Grand Central

Kitchen has unsanitary conditions saw chef touching raw meat with mo gloves on

Good Guinness great staff lovely atmosphere

Lovely food and atmosphere

Quiet bar but pleasant

Great place to grab a drink

Great bar!

Excelent food and drink

Good

Cool

Great Irish Pub. Atmosphere is awesome and the staff is super friendly. Love the food and drinks.

Good good good

Surprise, I came in for a beer 🍺 and what good cuisine, the Mac&cheese, the onion soup and the beef shepherds pie. Very rich, very good surprise

Good pub, good beer, good mood!Attentive bartender, good selection of beer and cocktails, nice selection of food. Price/performance ok. Recommendation for the Brooklyn Lager.

Typical Irish place, excellent food and excellent beers, very kind and welcoming owner

Good Bar, with a pleasant atmosphere and good drinks.

Rich place to visit and relax

Good atmosphere, very good service. Somewhat high prices

Nice place to have a beer and eat something. NYC level prices

All good

Good, but they close early.

Good food a nice restaurant