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Watchlist // East Village
Restaurant (Seafood) · East Village, ManhattanNO. 734 / 851

Smithereens

A New England-inspired seafood restaurant in a moody, semi-subterranean East Village room known for filling up fast at opening.

414 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009

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//The line

The Infatuation advises arriving 'around their 5pm opening time' at Smithereens, warning that otherwise 'you'll probably have to wait' (The Infatuation). The tip reflects a small, popular room that fills quickly once service starts for the night.

Smithereens takes reservations through Resy, per The Infatuation's review, giving diners a way to lock in a table rather than gamble on a walk-in wait. No further detail on typical wait length or peak nights beyond the opening-time advice was reported.

//When the line peaks
Shortly after 5pm opening, per The Infatuation

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: Reservations available via Resy

Walk-ins: Possible, but likely to involve a wait outside the 5pm opening window

Opens at 5pm; arriving at open recommended to avoid a wait

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Smithereens?

No specific wait time is reported, but The Infatuation notes that arriving after the 5pm opening 'you'll probably have to wait,' implying the room fills quickly once doors open.

Does Smithereens take reservations?

Yes — Smithereens is bookable via Resy, according to The Infatuation's review.

Can you walk into Smithereens?

Walk-ins appear possible, but The Infatuation suggests arriving right at the 5pm opening to avoid a wait, since seats go quickly after that.

Sources: The Infatuation