Smith & Wollensky Charing Cross brings the character of a classic American steakhouse to the historic Adelphi Building just off the Strand. The London restaurant opened in 2015 as the brand’s first location outside the United States, carrying forward a story that began in New York in 1977. Its position near Charing Cross, Covent Garden and the West End makes it convenient for business lunches, celebrations and meals before or after a performance. The setting combines a sense of occasion with the confident welcome associated with American hospitality.
Steak is the foundation of the menu, with particular attention given to sourcing, ageing and butchery. Selected USDA Prime beef is dry aged and butchered on site, allowing the kitchen close control over every cut before it reaches the grill. British and Irish beef provides further choice, so diners can compare different origins and styles within the same meal. The cooking is direct and precise, designed to emphasise marbling, tenderness and natural flavour rather than distract from the quality of the meat.
Premium seafood broadens the experience beyond steak, with oysters, fish and generous shellfish presentations suited to both sharing and celebration. Classic side dishes complete the main courses, while the wine list has the depth needed to accompany a wide range of cuts and sauces. Cocktails draw on the traditions of American bars and provide a natural beginning or conclusion to dinner. The lower ground Adelphi Bar also welcomes guests who want drinks and a lighter menu in a more informal part of the restaurant.
Knowledgeable service helps diners navigate cuts, cooking preferences and wine without making the experience feel overly formal. Several private rooms support business gatherings and larger occasions, while the main dining room retains the energy of a busy central London steakhouse. Theatre menus and the location close to major venues make timing straightforward for West End visitors. Smith & Wollensky succeeds by combining carefully handled ingredients, polished surroundings and the generous spirit of a restaurant designed for memorable meals.
Address: The Adelphi Building, 1–11 John Adam Street, Covent Garden Riverside, London WC2N 6HT, United Kingdom
Smith & Wollensky Charing Cross Menu
Shellfish Towers
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR TWO
lobster, octopus salad, rock oysters, jumbo shrimp & jumbo lump crab meat paired with classic cocktail sauce, cognac mustard sauce, ginger sauce & sherry mignonette
SHELLFISH TOWER FOR FOUR
lobster, octopus salad, rock oysters, jumbo shrimp & jumbo lump crab meat paired with classic cocktail sauce, cognac mustard sauce, ginger sauce & sherry mignonette
Brunch Menu – STARTERS
BURRATA
broad bean hummus, heritage potato, dill
LOADED HASH
bacon, fried egg, sour cream, Parmesan, jalapeños
S&W MUFFIN
toasted muffin, beef patty, bacon, cheese
SMOKED SALMON
scrambled eggs, avocado, flatbread
WINES BY THE GLASS
LANSON PÈRE & FILS BRUT
Reims, Champagne
CHÂTEAU D’AGEL
Syrah Blend, Minervois, France
RUTHERFORD HILL
Merlot, Napa Valley, 2021
PIUS P.R.D.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2022
SANFORD
Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, 2022
QUINTA ROMANIERA
‘Três Parcelas’, Touriga Nacional, Douro, 2020
SMITH & WOLLENSKY
Meritage Blend, Napa, 2022
PASO D’ORO
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
FEDERALIST ZINFANDEL
Lodi, California
LOUIS LATOUR, BOURGOGNE
Pinot Noir, Burgundy
LE COQ VOLANT
Grenache/Syrah, Côte du Rhône, France
PLAN B FRESPANOL
Shiraz, Barossa, AUS
HUNUC RESERVE, MALBEC
Domaine Bousquet, Uco Valley, Mendoza
BERONIA RIOJA CRIANZA
Edición Limitada, Spain
SIMPSONS ‘RAILWAY HILL’
Pinot Noir, Canterbury
LANSON LE ROSÉ CREATION
Reims, Champagne
PINK DIESEL
Grenache Blend, Provence, France
CÔTÉ ROSÉ, DOMAINE LAFAGE
Syrah Blend,Languedoc, France
THOMAS LABILLE CHABLIS
Chablis, France
SMITH & WOLLENSKY
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
KENDALL JACKSON FAMILY
Chardonnay, Sonoma
MARC BRÉDIF, VOUVRAY
Chenin Blanc, France (off dry)
TE MUNA, CRAGGY RANGE
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
UMANI RONCHI ‘VILLA BIANCHI’
Verdicchio, Marche, Italy
L’ECLAT ‘DOMAINE DE JOY’,
Côtes de Gascogne, France
CANAL GRANDO, PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
COATES & SEELY ROSÉ
Hampshire, England
PERRIER-JOUËT GRAND BRUT
Épernay, Champagne
RIDGE ‘LYTTON SPRINGS’
Zinfandel Blend, Dry Creek, 2022
MARTINIS & MANHATTANS
(80 ML SERVE)
S&W MARTINI
Sapling English vodka or Sipsmith London Dry gin
S&W MANHATTAN
Four Roses Bourbon
S&W RYE MANHATTAN
Rabbit Hole Rye whiskey
VIRGIN COCKTAILS
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Strawberry purée, pineapple, apple & lemon juice.
POM-POM
Apple & cranberry juice, pomegranate grenadine, elderflower cordial and lime juice.
JASMINE PEACH
Peach purée, chilled jasmine green tea, lemon juice and a sugar. (caffeinated)
PRIM & PROPER (ABV 0.5%)
Sipsmith FreeGlider Non-alcoholic gin, two dashes of Angostura bitters, cucumber, mint, lemon and ginger
HOUSE COCKTAILS
LYCHEE 76
Absolut Citron vodka, lychee liqueur and lemon juice topped with Lanson Père & Fils Brut Champagne.
OLD CUBAN
Havana Club 7 year old rum, fresh mint, lime and sugar, shaken & topped with Père & Fils Brut Champagne.
BLOOM & BLUSH
Sapling English raspberry vodka, lemon juice & Coates & Seely English sparkling rosé.
BRISA DE PASCUA
Legado fresh white rum, Sipsmith London Dry gin, creme de cacao blanc, coconut cream and lime juice.
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Sipsmith London Dry gin, ‘Dreamsake’ smooth Japanese sake, cherry juice, cherry brandy, peychaud’s bitters, lemon juice and egg white.
LIZZIE’S DAIQUIRI NO.II
Havana Club 7 year old rum, maraschino, lime, sugar & Lizzie’s favourite tiple, Dubbonet.
ALMOST FIT
Saint James rhum agricole, agave syrup, fresh kiwi, lime juice & pineapple juice and egg white.
WHISKEY MELON
Jameson Black Barrel, watermelon syrup, lemon juice, a dash of Peychaud’s bitters and egg white.
WHISKY FJORDS
Nc’Nean single malt Scotch whisky, Brännland Iscider, bitters, sparkling water & a lemon zest.
MAI TAI
Havana Club 7 year old rum, S&W tiki rum blend, lime juice, apricot brandy & almond syrup. (contains nuts).
S&W GIN SLING
Sipsmith London Dry gin, apricot liqueur, cherry brandy, pomegranate grenadine, lemon juice, Angostura’s, pineapple juice & club soda.
JAPANESE ROSE
Toki Japanese whisky, lemon juice, pomegranate grenadine with a slight touch of aniseed.
INDISPUTABLY HIBISCUS
Código 1530 Rosa tequila infused with hibiscus, lime juice, agave syrup and orange liqueur.
VANILLA PASSION
Absolut Vanilla vodka, passion fruit purée, lime juice and sugar, served over crushed ice.
PAPER AIRPLANE
Jameson Black Barrel, Aperol, Amaro & lemon juice.
Kids Menu – DESSERT
Ice Cream
Kids Menu – MAINS
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Strips with BBQ Sauce
Wollensky’s Kids Butcher Burger
(Please inform us if you would like any add-ons: Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar, Burger Sauce)
Salmon with Seasonal Vegetables
Irish Fillet Steak 150g with Green Beans
Kids Menu – DRINKS
MILK, SOFT DRINK, ORANGE JUICE OR APPLE JUICE
DESSERT MENU – DESSERTS
GIGANTIC CHOCOLATE CAKE
moist chocolate layer cake brushed with Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate mousse and covered with dark chocolate ganache [perfect to share 2-4 people]
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE
baked traditional cheesecake, fresh berries, blueberry compote
BLACK SESAME PANNA COTTA
peach & jasmine sauce, sesame tuile
BLOOD ORANGE CAKE
dark chocolate ganache & blood orange sorbet
MANGO MOUSSE
cherry purée, pistachio & white chocolate ganache
SPICED BANANA CAKE
toffee & banana mousse, rum & raisin ice cream
GOURMET ICE CREAM OR SORBET
ask for today’s flavours
Brunch Menu – BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH BEVERAGES
PROSECCO
Canal Grando
APEROL SPRITZ
CHAMPAGNE
Lanson Père & Fils
Brunch Menu – SUNDAY ROAST
FOR TWO OR FOUR
New Zealand Grain-Fed Sirloin 600g, Yorkshire Pudding, cauliflower cheese, beef fat roasted potatoes, French beans & red wine gravy
Brunch Menu – DESSERTS
BLACK SESAME PANNA COTTA
peach & jasmine sauce, sesame tuile
AMERICAN PANCAKES
chocolate sauce, fresh berries
FRENCH TOAST
orange & apple, crème fraîche
SELECTION OF ICE CREAM OR SORBET
Brunch Menu – MAINS
BRUNCH YORKSHIRE
steak ends, horseradish, roasted potatoes, caramelised onion
WAFFLE & FRIED SPICED CHICKEN
Nashville hot sauce & maple syrup
PAN-FRIED SALMON
asparagus, baby carrots, fennel, citrus & caper cream
RED WINE BRAISED BEEF
smoked bacon, mushroom, onion & mashed potato
250G NEW ZEALAND GRAIN-FED SIRLOIN
(£10 supplement)
STEAK ENHANCEMENTS
PEPPERCORN SAUCE
BÉARNAISE SAUCE
PORCINI CREAM SAUCE
GARLIC BUTTER
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
RED WINE JUS
GRILLED HALF LOBSTER
AU POIVRE STYLE
peppercorn crust & sauce
CAJUN
dry-rub & cajun oil
GORGONZOLA CRUSTED
bacon & spring onions
Cold Poached Lobster
HALF
WHOLE
RIB-EYE
28 DAY DRY-AGED IRISH RIB-EYE
340G
SWINGING 28 DAY DRY-AGED IRISH TOMAHAWK
900G served with roasted heritage potatoes
SIRLOIN
NEW ZEALAND GRAIN-FED SIRLOIN
250G
28 DAY DRY-AGED IRISH SIRLOIN
340G
AMERICAN USDA PRIME SIRLOIN
400G
SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU SIRLOIN
300G
SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU SIRLOIN
600G
FILLETS
PREMIUM IRISH FILLET
225G
AMERICAN USDA FILLET
280G
PREMIUM IRISH CHATEAUBRIAND
600G
USDA PRIME DRY-AGED STEAK
BONE-IN SIRLOIN KANSAS CUT
500G
CLASSIC T-BONE
550G
SIGNATURE BONE-IN RIB-EYE
600G
CÔTE DE BOEUF
850G
SIDE SALADS
MIXED GARDEN SALAD
SLICED TOMATO & SWEET ONION
CLASSIC CAESAR
CLASSICS (PERFECT TO SHARE)
TRUFFLED MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
CREAMED SPINACH
HASH BROWN
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
SIDE DISHES – VEGETABLES
SAUTÉED OR STEAMED SPINACH
PAN-FRIED MUSHROOMS
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
SAUTÉED TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
Manchego sauce, sesame sauce
ASPARAGUS SPEARS
herb yoghurt, wild garlic pesto
SIDE DISHES – POTATOES
FRENCH FRIES
CAJUN FRENCH FRIES
BAKED SWEET POTATO
pomegranate & aubergine salsa, chilli dressing
WHIPPED POTATOES
basil oil & chives
ROASTED HERITAGE POTATOES
skin on with rosemary & garlic
MAIN COURSES
BUTCHER’S BURGER
smoked bacon & cheddar
CHICKEN FILLET BURGER
SIGNATURE STEAK SANDWICH
cheddar, bacon jam, horseradish aioli & angry onions
AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA
courgette friti, rocket salsa
ROASTED LAMB RUMP
broccoli purée, red wine jus
CHORIZO CRUSTED BLACK COD
creamy citrus orzo, courgette & squash
GLAZED PORK CHOP
white onion purée, spring vegetables
PAN-FRIED SALMON
asparagus, baby carrots, fennel, citrus & caper cream
SALADS
WOLLENSKY SALAD
romaine, potato croutons, smoked bacon lardons, tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, house dressing
ASPARAGUS SPEARS
ricotta, tomato, kataifi
ICEBERG WEDGE
blue cheese, smoked bacon lardons, tomato
CLASSIC CAESAR
STARTERS
BREAD & BUTTER
WOLLENSKY’S FAMOUS SPLIT PEA SOUP
with bacon
BURRATA
broad bean hummus, heritage potato, dill
SOUTH CAROLINA BBQ PORK RIBS
STEAK TARTARE
fillet of beef, bone marrow, crostini
SALMON TATAKI
blood orange, tardivo, chilli & ginger dressing
GOATS CURD
roasted beetroot, pistachio pesto
USDA PRIME SIRLOIN CARPACCIO
truffle & herb dressing, chestnut mushrooms, Pecorino cheese
XO CHILLI SHRIMP
wild garlic pesto, pea purée
‘S&W STYLE’ SHRIMP COCKTAIL
JUMBO LUMP CRAB MEAT
cognac mustard sauce & ginger dressing
BRAISED OCTOPUS
baba ghanoush, chimichurri dressing
SEARED HAND DIVED SCALLOPS
morels, broad beans, pinenut ajo blanco
Rock Oysters
HALF DOZEN
DOZEN
WAGYU
JAPANESE RIB-EYE WAGYU, A5
300G
AUSTRALIAN SENKU PUREBRED WAGYU TENDERLOIN, MBS 8/9
250G
SNAKE RIVER FARMS AMERICAN WAGYU SIRLOIN, GOLD
300G
WAGYU SET MENU
PERFECT FOR TWO TO SHARE
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