Smorgas Chef West Village

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About Smorgas Chef West Village

Sm�rg�s Chef Restaurant serves up super fresh seafood and prime meats based on centuries of Scandinavian & European culinary traditions. Zagat Survey says Sm�rg�s Chef is "a refreshing change of pace", and Village Voice claims the food is "Damn Good."

Sm�rg�s Chef's authentic Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries have become famous. The New York Post calls Sm�rg�s Chef the "Swedish Meatball Mecca" of New York. Sm�rg�s Chef has also become knwn for its roasted rack of lamb with a goat cheese Sherry sauce, and its oven-baked Cod from the Kenai Peninsula.

For lunch, you will find a smorgasbord of open-face Scandinavian sandwiches like Coldwater Shrimp, Smoked Salmon with Egg & Chives, and Chicken Caramel with nrwegian goat cheese and asparagus. For weekend brunch, enjoy Scandinavian Baked Eggs with a chanterelle hollandaise, Eggs Benedict, Burgers, and Vanilla Waffles. The New York Times calls Sm�rg�s Chef "a little treasure."

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Scandinavian, Scandinavian
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Smorgas Chef West Village

food		“...This is a chain restaurant !!!! It doesn't belong in the Village and most of the residents who live . The food has no flavor and the service is abysmal... “...As out-of-townwers, we didn't know it was Restaurant Week when we made the reservation. It turned out to be the best RW meal I have ever had... “...My wife and I were walking by this place last night and decided to try Scandinavian food. We did not have a reservation, and the place was busy, but th... “...Great restaurant week value at $35 for 4 courses. In addition, we sampled the tasting menu- try the braised rib and the warm goat cheese... “... It has a bit of a museum cafe vibe, as it is tbe centre's cafe, but it's more than that. Scandinavian food is back to basics, and they do it well...
ambiance		“...This is a chain restaurant !!!! It doesn't belong in the Village and most of the residents who live there are angry that their nice quiet neighborhood was destroyed by a chain tourist trap... “...I had a very nice brunch here (and a good lunch a while ago, too). I like the authentic scandinavian surroundings - peaceful, and with the big tree in ...
service		“...The woman working the door was outstanding. Hospitable, friendly, and I could see her working the entire room and assisting all the staff... “... The veggie meatballs less so, but the delicious vanilla waffle dessert more than made up for it. service was attentive but not overbearing... “...service instead barely exists. Solely focused on Stone Street clients with lots of drinks, high margins, and tips...
value		“...Remember how your parents used to admonish you "eat your food, there are people starving in Biafra"? Well, there are people starving at Smorgas.... “...Great food at a great price.... “...We only ended up here because Cafe Cluny had a 30 minute wait and it was 20 degrees outside. I didn't think I had the "Skip-the-super-awesome-perfect-e... “... Scandinavian food is back to basics, and they do it well. I found it to be very tasty, good value, and will be back!...
meatballs		“... Tried four dishes, and they were all a pleasure to enjoy, though the fish was a litt. meatballs are highly recommended, as well as the Herring sampler... “...Wonderful restaurant! From the Swedish meatballs to the veggie burger - you won't be dissapointed. Try to get the corner window seat if your feeling ro... “... The meatballs and the mashed potatoes were heavenly, though it came with a side of vegetables that were cold and had clearly been left on the plate for a while before the other elements were added... “... The gravlax was very good as was the herring. The veggie meatballs less so, but the delicious vanilla waffle dessert more than made up for it...
swedish		“... The menu has a good number of dishes, and we enjoyed everyt. My partner spent a year in Sweden years ago, so we decided to try this swedish restaurant... “...I used to come here on a semi-regular basis for the pickled herring and potato platter and the swedish meatballs, which to my mind are their two best dishes... “... The service was good, . I was a bit disappointed with the seafood chowder, and the fries I ordered with my swedish meatballs entree were way too salty...
scandinavian		“... While food selectiion was representative of scandinavian cuisine, the offerings were fairly pedestrian and some hot dishes were not hot, or even warm... “...I've always had a weakness for scandinavian food, so I was very excited to finally be checking Smorgas Chef out! My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night around 7:30, and we got a table pretty quickly... “...I had a very nice brunch here (and a good l. I like the authentic scandinavian surroundings - peaceful, and with the big tree in the middle very woodsy...