Marie Santoro Review of Smorgas Chef
I've been eating here for years, and give it three...
I've been eating here for years, and give it three stars. When I visit Scandinavia House for a concert, movie or exhibit this is where I eat, except when I'm rushed for time and just have a salad at Starbucks.
Advantages: there are very few places open in the area on evenings and weekends with table service. Those in the hotels are expensive and unimpressive. Here you have table service with a (limited) wine and beer menu at reasonable prices. The birch tree in the center is charming and the lobby shops are interesting. Women in particular like this place because the decor is bright and children are welcome.
Disadvantages: Smorgas Chef is basically a dressed-up coffee shop with some Scandinavian dishes. The menu is short and you will tire of it pretty quickly. I don't even bother with dessert- they have three and none are really good or bad. The wait staff is limited and they rush around like mad when it's busy.

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