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 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.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
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
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.
Yes — Smithereens is bookable via Resy, according to The Infatuation's review.
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