Grand Opening on Friday, May 1st. Japan's First Appearance of the Legendary Steakhouse 'Smith & Wollensky'
New York's legendary steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky, with nearly 50 years of history, celebrates its grand opening in Ginza, Japan, on May 1, 2026. It promises a supreme dining experience, praised by The New York Times as 'The Steakhouse to End All Arguments.'
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Originating from New York, the venerable steakhouse "Smith & Wollensky," boasting a history of nearly 50 years, is finally celebrating the grand opening of its first Japanese location in Ginza today, Friday, May 1, 2026. The ultimate dining experience, lauded by The New York Times as "The Steakhouse to End All Arguments"*1, is finally making its debut in Japan.
The Ginza store, serving as Japan's flagship, is designed across three modern and stately floors, befitting its location where tradition and sophistication intersect. The expansive interior, complete with a dynamic main dining area, bar lounge, and private rooms, recreates New York's "intellectual social hub" where creators and executives converge. Furthermore, the 12th-floor hosts live jazz performances four times a week, creating a refined adult atmosphere perfect for Ginza nights.
The pinnacle of steak, meticulously selected according to unique and stringent standards, is the essence of our establishment. It features "precise cooking" using a dedicated broiler and special beef tallow extracted from our own dry-aged meat, which enhances the inherent noble aroma of the beef. Please enjoy a perfect pairing to your heart's content with a glass suggested by our sommelier from a cellar housing over 2,000 bottles of wine.
As a challenge symbolizing the grand opening, "S&W x Mitake Single Malt Whisky," a collaboration with a leading Japanese craft distillery, will also be introduced. This initiative, planned for global expansion across all Smith & Wollensky locations starting from Japan, represents a new fusion of "New York dynamism" transmitted from Ginza to the world. We invite you to experience the supreme hospitality offered by this historic brand.
*1 Source: The New York Times “The Steakhouse to End All Arguments” (1987)
Reservations here
Smith & Wollensky
Since its founding in 1977, Smith & Wollensky has continuously offered unparalleled hospitality and the finest USDA Prime steaks as America's representative classic steakhouse. The beef, hand-cut daily in-house, undergoes dry-aging in dedicated facilities within the restaurant, maximizing its tenderness and deep umami flavor.
Currently, Smith & Wollensky operates 13 locations worldwide. It has 7 stores in the United States (New York, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, and three locations in the Boston area), as well as international presence in major cities such as London, Taipei, Taichung, Seoul, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
The acclaimed wine list, stately ambiance, and exceptional service are all designed to deliver a truly memorable steakhouse experience to our guests. Its achievements have been highly praised both domestically and internationally, receiving numerous prestigious awards such as Wine Spectator's "Grand Award of Excellence" and DiRoNA's "Award of Excellence" for distinguished North American restaurants.
Signature Menu
Hokkaido Swinging Tomahawk | ¥72,000
A unique signature dish featuring carefully selected meat in its optimal aged state, served suspended. Enjoy the performance of it being cut before your eyes and its overwhelmingly rich umami flavor.
Seafood Tower | MKT
A luxurious assortment of carefully selected fresh seafood, including lobster, crab, and shellfish, beautifully adorning the table. A splendid starter symbolizing the vibrancy and richness of New York.
Gigantic Chocolate Cake | ¥3,800
A legendary dessert boasting an overwhelming scale with a diameter of 36cm and a height of 15cm. This multi-layered rich cake is truly a masterpiece befitting a "magnificent finale" to a gourmet evening.
Ginza Store Exclusive Lunch Plans
The Runway Lunch | ¥14,000
A sophisticated plan paying homage to fashion and media culture.
Salad: Tuna Niçoise Salad
Main: Prime Ribeye Steak
Sides: Mashed Potatoes / Creamed Spinach / Steamed Asparagus
Coffee or Tea after meal
Fortune Power Lunch | ¥17,000
A traditional lineup to recharge your energy for success.
Salad: Wollensky Salad
Main: Prime New York Sirloin Steak
Sides: Mashed Potatoes / Creamed Spinach / Steamed Asparagus
Coffee or Tea after meal
The Ginza store, serving as Japan's flagship, is designed across three modern and stately floors, befitting its location where tradition and sophistication intersect. The expansive interior, complete with a dynamic main dining area, bar lounge, and private rooms, recreates New York's "intellectual social hub" where creators and executives converge. Furthermore, the 12th-floor hosts live jazz performances four times a week, creating a refined adult atmosphere perfect for Ginza nights.
The pinnacle of steak, meticulously selected according to unique and stringent standards, is the essence of our establishment. It features "precise cooking" using a dedicated broiler and special beef tallow extracted from our own dry-aged meat, which enhances the inherent noble aroma of the beef. Please enjoy a perfect pairing to your heart's content with a glass suggested by our sommelier from a cellar housing over 2,000 bottles of wine.
As a challenge symbolizing the grand opening, "S&W x Mitake Single Malt Whisky," a collaboration with a leading Japanese craft distillery, will also be introduced. This initiative, planned for global expansion across all Smith & Wollensky locations starting from Japan, represents a new fusion of "New York dynamism" transmitted from Ginza to the world. We invite you to experience the supreme hospitality offered by this historic brand.
*1 Source: The New York Times “The Steakhouse to End All Arguments” (1987)
Reservations here
Smith & Wollensky
Since its founding in 1977, Smith & Wollensky has continuously offered unparalleled hospitality and the finest USDA Prime steaks as America's representative classic steakhouse. The beef, hand-cut daily in-house, undergoes dry-aging in dedicated facilities within the restaurant, maximizing its tenderness and deep umami flavor.
Currently, Smith & Wollensky operates 13 locations worldwide. It has 7 stores in the United States (New York, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, and three locations in the Boston area), as well as international presence in major cities such as London, Taipei, Taichung, Seoul, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
The acclaimed wine list, stately ambiance, and exceptional service are all designed to deliver a truly memorable steakhouse experience to our guests. Its achievements have been highly praised both domestically and internationally, receiving numerous prestigious awards such as Wine Spectator's "Grand Award of Excellence" and DiRoNA's "Award of Excellence" for distinguished North American restaurants.
Signature Menu
Hokkaido Swinging Tomahawk | ¥72,000
A unique signature dish featuring carefully selected meat in its optimal aged state, served suspended. Enjoy the performance of it being cut before your eyes and its overwhelmingly rich umami flavor.
Seafood Tower | MKT
A luxurious assortment of carefully selected fresh seafood, including lobster, crab, and shellfish, beautifully adorning the table. A splendid starter symbolizing the vibrancy and richness of New York.
Gigantic Chocolate Cake | ¥3,800
A legendary dessert boasting an overwhelming scale with a diameter of 36cm and a height of 15cm. This multi-layered rich cake is truly a masterpiece befitting a "magnificent finale" to a gourmet evening.
Ginza Store Exclusive Lunch Plans
The Runway Lunch | ¥14,000
A sophisticated plan paying homage to fashion and media culture.
Salad: Tuna Niçoise Salad
Main: Prime Ribeye Steak
Sides: Mashed Potatoes / Creamed Spinach / Steamed Asparagus
Coffee or Tea after meal
Fortune Power Lunch | ¥17,000
A traditional lineup to recharge your energy for success.
Salad: Wollensky Salad
Main: Prime New York Sirloin Steak
Sides: Mashed Potatoes / Creamed Spinach / Steamed Asparagus
Coffee or Tea after meal