Smith & Wollensky steakhouse to open first PH branch in BGC
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Smith & Wollensky steakhouse to open first PH branch in BGC
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 21, 2025 11:00 AM PHT
Photo shows Smith & Wollensky in Taipei with a view of the cityscape both day and night. Handout
Photo shows Smith & Wollensky in Taipei with a view of the cityscape both day and night. Handout
Steak lovers, rejoice!
Steak lovers, rejoice!
The iconic American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is making its Philippine debut this July, bringing its signature dry-aged USDA Prime beef, curated wines, and refined American dining experience to Bonifacio Global City.
The iconic American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is making its Philippine debut this July, bringing its signature dry-aged USDA Prime beef, curated wines, and refined American dining experience to Bonifacio Global City.
Founded in 1977 in New York, Smith & Wollensky has built a reputation as one of the world’s premier steakhouses, with locations in major cities including London, Las Vegas, and Miami Beach. Its arrival in Manila marks a significant step in the brand’s global expansion.
Founded in 1977 in New York, Smith & Wollensky has built a reputation as one of the world’s premier steakhouses, with locations in major cities including London, Las Vegas, and Miami Beach. Its arrival in Manila marks a significant step in the brand’s global expansion.
The forthcoming BGC flagship aims to mirror the brand’s U.S. counterparts, offering a dining experience rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and what the brand calls “unapologetic American luxury.”
The forthcoming BGC flagship aims to mirror the brand’s U.S. counterparts, offering a dining experience rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and what the brand calls “unapologetic American luxury.”
“Smith & Wollensky has always stood apart — not just for our cuisine, but for the way we make people feel. Manila is ready for a steakhouse that embodies enduring tradition, not passing trends,” John W. Hardyment, chairman of Granville Restaurants Philippines, Inc. (GRPI) and Bayshore Pacific Restaurants, Inc. (BPRI), said in a statement.
“Smith & Wollensky has always stood apart — not just for our cuisine, but for the way we make people feel. Manila is ready for a steakhouse that embodies enduring tradition, not passing trends,” John W. Hardyment, chairman of Granville Restaurants Philippines, Inc. (GRPI) and Bayshore Pacific Restaurants, Inc. (BPRI), said in a statement.
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The Manila branch will offer the full Smith & Wollensky experience, including its famed shellfish towers, house-butchered steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated wine cellar. The brand emphasizes in-house dry-aging, proprietary techniques, and long-standing supplier relationships as the foundation of its commitment to quality.
The Manila branch will offer the full Smith & Wollensky experience, including its famed shellfish towers, house-butchered steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated wine cellar. The brand emphasizes in-house dry-aging, proprietary techniques, and long-standing supplier relationships as the foundation of its commitment to quality.
While several international steakhouses have entered the Philippine market in recent years such as Wolfgang’s and Morton’s, Smith & Wollensky positions itself apart with a legacy spanning nearly five decades.
While several international steakhouses have entered the Philippine market in recent years such as Wolfgang’s and Morton’s, Smith & Wollensky positions itself apart with a legacy spanning nearly five decades.
“This is more than just a restaurant,” Hardyment said, “it’s a destination for those who value craftsmanship, authenticity, and gracious service.”
“This is more than just a restaurant,” Hardyment said, “it’s a destination for those who value craftsmanship, authenticity, and gracious service.”
The BGC location is owned by Granville Restaurants Philippines, Inc., the exclusive licensee of Smith & Wollensky in the Philippines. Operations will be managed by Bayshore Pacific Restaurants, Inc., which also oversees three Smith & Wollensky locations in Taiwan.
The BGC location is owned by Granville Restaurants Philippines, Inc., the exclusive licensee of Smith & Wollensky in the Philippines. Operations will be managed by Bayshore Pacific Restaurants, Inc., which also oversees three Smith & Wollensky locations in Taiwan.
The Manila restaurant is expected to begin welcoming guests in the second week of July, with limited reservations to be offered in advance.
The Manila restaurant is expected to begin welcoming guests in the second week of July, with limited reservations to be offered in advance.
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