428 Pennsylvania Avenue West
Warren, PA 16365
Warren County
Phone: (814) 726-2272
Fax: unknownWebsite: no website on fileEmail: no email on fileHours: unknown
by Michelle L. on Had restaurant week lunch here. My friends and I had a tough time deciding what to order because most of the things looked so good! In the end, i decided to get the potato latke, butter-poached pumpkin, and the poached pineapple. The small salads and hummus that came out in the beginning were good but nothing amazing, although I really liked the bread. The potato latke was ok too; it also came with a lot of liver (which I didn't expect there to be so much). The pumpkin was great, although a little bit too salty. And I really enjoyed the poached pineapple dessert, which was a yummy ending to a good meal. The service here was EXCELLENT. Our server was super attentive and answered all our questions about names on the menu that we couldn't pronounce. I'd give the food here 4 stars, but service would definitely be 5+++. The interior had high ceilings and a very open feel, which I loved, and as my friend said, it felt like the perfect place to go for a lazy lunch haha.
by Sarba A. on I can't say enough great things about this place. My husband brought me here for a surprise on a random Monday night once, and we caught the "open mic night" type of event they have there. There was no cover to get in, but there was a $20 food/drink minimum. We ended up splitting one order of the prix-fixe menu, selecting the shrimp and grits, the scallops, and the fruit tart. (All of these appear on the regular menu too.) OMG. Scallops. Amazing. The shrimp was incredibly flavorful as well. Probably the best meal we'd had together in a long time - and generous enough portions that we were able to comfortably split everything. Beyond all that, however -- the atmosphere at Smoke is just wonderful. It's small, dark, and cozy: perfect for a jazz lounge. The music, even on the open mic night, was great. The only potential drawback was that it was difficult to talk or hear each other during the loud swells in the music, even seated in the back, but if you're enjoying the music you probably wouldn't mind too much.
by Stan Mercurio on I came here for lunch on a weekday, my friend raved about this restaurant and I was excited to see what it was all about. We wanted to "swing" which is basically sit in the chairs on the second level that are shaped a bit like baskets and swing from the ceiling. That, I will admit, was a cool experience. I liked the decor--the ball lights hanging from the ceiling, the pit, the seating, etc. but at times it all seemed thrown together. The mirrors in the bathroom were just a bit freaky, how can one feel comfortable in a bathroom like that? Seriously, "hi out there! I'm washing my hands now...while you watch." Blech. I ordered the Midtown Special, which was a salad and barbecue chicken sandwich. My friend ordered some type of quesadilla. The prices are a bit on the high side (I got the impression from the lunch crowd that this was a casual dining establishment) and I thought we'd be served something similar to diner food. The portions are on the small side. The food, I'm happy to report, was better than I expected. More creative than your average diner, at any rate. The sandwich was nice, although I suspect that's solely because of the addition of the blue cheese. The salad, ordinary. I was envious of my friend's quesadilla though. The service was excellent. We lucked out on the waiter, he was very observant, fun, and generally just a nice guy. Overall I wouldn't come here for a random lunch, or if I'm just passing by--I think that with the prices and slight eccentricity of the decor, etc. that it would probably only be worth it for a poor college student such as myself if we were celebrating something such as a birthday in a large group, or as a once in a while treat with friends. There was really nothing that stood out, but it was a pleasant dining experience in general.
