Welcome to Smith & McKenzie Chophouse
Judged Best Restaurant By Hospitality New Zealand
Smith & McKenzie is designed as a tribute to the old New York steakhouse. Inside is a blend of industrial and modern themes combined with historical butchery elements.
The warm, industrial décor draws on themes from traditional butcher shops, through the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and butchers blocks.
The space succeeds in being simultaneously rustic, inviting, and luxurious with rich details. Interior details include an homage to a traditional "meat locker" interior with finished rimu planks covering part of the length of the upstairs wall, butcher blocks recessed into the bar, and vintage meat hooks that have been transformed into hanging lights above the restaurant bars. These features are offset against a towering steel back bar display and modern glass wine rack.
Quality steaks are a highlight of the contemporary menu. All of the steaks are sourced with great care to ensure your steak experience at Smith & McKenzie is second to none. We also offer several special occasion and function options including the Chefs Table dining experience and the private McKenzie room located on the mezzanine level.
Recognized on a national level, Smith & McKenzie has been a finalist in the HANZ awards in 2009, 2010 and received Best Restaurant and the Supreme Award for Excellence by Hospitality New Zealand 2011. Winner of the Fastest growing commercial and or retail consumer business in the Central North Island and ranked 13th over all at the Deloittes Fast 50 2011.
Smith & McKenzie is a culinary and visual experience
About Us
Smith & McKenzie opened in March 2009 and is located in Chartwell, Hamilton. The establishment contains a 150 seat restaurant, two garden bars, a separate bar and a function room located on the mezzanine level.
The comprehensive menu caters to all dining experiences form casual to formal. The menu is created by the talented kitchen team led by Head Chef Tom Wiperi and changes with the seasons. Smith & McKenzie dry ages their steak on site and uses a slow cooking technique for the ultimate steak experience.
The bar has an extensive wine and beverage list and offers the Heineken Start Draught range of beers on tap including Heineken, Tiger and Montieths.
The decor is stylish yet unpretentious. Smith & McKenzie is an establishment that can cater to all occasions from a casual after work drink, to a long lunch, or a formal dinner. We have an experienced team on hand, 7 days a week, to create the perfect Smith & McKenzie experience everytime.
Operating hours:
Monday to Friday: 11am to late
Saturday to Sunday: 10am to late
Smith & McKenzie is open on all public holidays except for Christmas day.
Trading hours are subject to changePhone: 07 855 1400
Email: info@smithandmckenzie.co.nz
Want to book a table?
Call 07 855 1400 and speak to one of the Smith & McKenzie team members. Or you can book online.
Just select the 'book a table' button on the left hand side of the home page and follow the easy steps to secure a table.
