Smörgås Chef
Scandinavian Restaurant$$$$
Murray Hill, New York
"... solid selection - Swedish meatballs, cucumber soup, and beet salad were my fave..."(5 Tips)
"Definitely going back for their beet salad with crispy goat cheese"(3 Tips)
"vanilla waffles with strawberry sauce"(4 Tips)
"bergen seafood chowder"(2 Tips)
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Andrew CAugust 1, 2017Inside the Scandinavian House, this sit-down cafe is huge and menu is small, but really solid selection - Swedish meatballs, cucumber soup, and beet salad were my fave dishses!!!Upvote2Downvote
Kate LindquistNovember 24, 2011This is our second year in a row eating Thanksgiving dinner at Scandanavia House. A wonderfully delicious meal, well-paced, and fairly priced. Best part: the very mellow, relaxing atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote- Nate FolkertApril 2, 2022swedish meatball appetizer with local pork and beef, grädd sauce, mashed potatoes, and lingonberries
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Slow Food NYCSeptember 12, 2012Happy to award the Snail of Approval to Smörgås Chef at Scandinavia House. Follow our #SnailofApproval list here:Upvote1Downvote- Marshall HJuly 29, 2012Come here for brunch and get the vanilla waffles with strawberry sauce as a shared appetizer.. a great start to any brunch meal.UpvoteDownvote
Amanda KopmanJune 10, 2011I knew the Swedish did meatballs & salmon, but was unaware they have also mastered the art of refreshing summer salads. Cool off this summer in this modern space during your lunch hour.UpvoteDownvote
pirpirpinarSeptember 16, 2014Nice scandinavian ambiance, good for a relaxing night... bergen seafood chowder highly recommended!UpvoteDownvote
Hannah AbbottFebruary 15, 2014The meatballs are delicious and not a heavy meal like I expected them to be. The beet salad starter was also goodUpvoteDownvote
Nicole SerratoreMarch 26, 2016In an area where there are not a lot of options it's a calm oasis with reliable cuisine.UpvoteDownvote
Village VoiceFebruary 14, 2012Village Voice is excited to have Smorgas Chef at the 2012 ChoiceEats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQUpvoteDownvote
- Dot. HuangMarch 5, 2014Definitely going back for their beet salad with crispy goat cheeseUpvoteDownvote
Blair Hanley FrankFebruary 1, 2017Swedish meatballs were underwhelming. Gravlax salad served me well for lunch, though.UpvoteDownvote
SK LeeMarch 25, 2010Waffles are great. Sweet enough to be had alone. The berry sauce and chantilly cream complement waffle well.UpvoteDownvote
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Smörgås Chef
58 Park Ave (btwn 38th & 37th St)
New York, NY 10016
United States
New York, NY 10016
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
(212) 847-9745
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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