Swoony's — Restaurant in New York

A Gastronomic Delight with a Side of Caution

Swoony’s is a testament to the adage that new entrants can indeed make a lasting impression in the culinary world. My experience at this charming new spot was a blend of highs and a notable low.

The service was a standout, particularly our Eastern European server, whose enthusiasm for the menu was both infectious and heartwarming. She had a unique ability to make every dish sound irresistible, lighting up with each recommendation. It's rare to encounter someone whose love for their work translates so beautifully into the dining experience.

The food at Swoony’s was nothing short of exceptional. From the creative mocktails and cocktails to the delectable dishes, each course was a culinary masterpiece. The fish with tomatoes and clams was the highlight, winning over our table with its perfect blend of flavors. The killer clams, nom nom salad, and perfectly cooked steak were all testaments to the kitchen's prowess.

However, our seating situation put a damper on the evening. We were placed in the last booth, which faced the bathroom. This meant a constant view of the toilet and the stream of people using it, which was less than appetizing. It's a significant oversight in an otherwise impeccably designed space. A simple fix like a curtain would work wonders in preserving the ambiance for guests seated in this spot.

The vibe of Swoony’s is undeniably sexy and inviting, with music that perfectly complements the atmosphere. This place has the potential to be a regular haunt for us, but we'll be explicit about our seating preference in the future to avoid a repeat of the bathroom view.

In summary, Swoony’s offers a memorable experience with its top-notch service, exquisite food, and lively atmosphere. Just be cautious about where you're seated, and you're in for a delightful...

My partner and I took a risk and tried to come here on a rainy Saturday night around 7pm and we were told we might be able to get bar seats in 45 minutes and were added to the list by the kind host. Only waited about 20-25 minutes before we got a text and they were able to give us a table! We only had until 9 though until the next reservation, which was totally fine. We were very grateful!

We started off strong with delicious cocktails. I ordered the white Negroni and my partner got a Black Manhattan.

To eat we had the grilled prawns, PEI mussels, and burger. We both agreed our absolute favorite were the mussels. Absolutely loved the shells and the garlic mustardy sauce. The slices of garlic were plentiful and I ate every last one. We loved the sauce so much we dipped the fries from the burger in the sauce and ended up scraping the remainder of the sauce on top of the fries.

The burger was amazing too. The English muffin bun was so fresh and soft. The burger was two smash patties atop with cheese. Absolutely love the thousand island dressing on top!

We finished off the meal with the French toast and vanilla ice cream. Both of these dishes were amazing combined…. But the French toast is outstanding on its own. Perfectly caramelized outside atop with fresh maple syrup.

Overall, we love this new addition to the neighborhood and we can’t wait...

My boyfriend and I just ate at Swoony’s for our first time and it was a great experience. From start to finish the service was incredible. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation time and the hostess sat us right away. We never went without our water glasses less than half full and they did a great job coursing out our entire meal. Our server, Mesha, was very friendly and gave us great recommendations. The cocktails we ordered were delicious; we both loved the Swoony’s Spritz. I also enjoyed the Waterfront Ember and my boyfriend thought the Casablanca was delicious. The highlights that we ate were the potato croquettes, the lobster orzo, and the burger. The whipped goat cheese with chili crunch was definitely the most unique dish we ordered and it was so tasty. We also had the casino clams and Brussels sprouts which were flavorful, too. We were too full to try dessert and happily took home some leftovers. We already can’t wait to come back and try some other things, especially the cheesecake dessert. Thank...