The Smith
Prices
Average main course: $16.
AmEx, MC, V.
Description
The young clientele, lengthy bar and dark wood banquettes suggest that this NYU-area brasserie would be equally at home on the Upper East Side. Comfort food works best here: The top-notch burger oozed rich juices, calamari Brooklyn style showcased crisp squid rings with a chunky marinara sauce, and the wine list offers affordable vinos by theglass, carafe or big carafe. Steer clear of childish desserts like a cloying apple-pie sundaethe downstairs photo booth is a worthier throwback to your youth.
Hours
Mon–Thu 10am–1am; Fri, Sat 10am–2am; Sun 10am–midnight.