I came to Swoon on a trip through Hudson on my way down from VT. It was great. The decor was very simple elegant and upscale. The staff was accommodating but not over bearing. The seen was very elevated an sophisticated not overly fussy but cool low key but upscale people. Great art and mood, perfect for a date! Locally sourced ingredients and interesting drinks and dishes but nothing pretentious or "weird" where you wouldn't be able to comprehend things on the menu, very inviting. Great meal overall! read more

I don't get the hype. I have eaten there twice and it was over priced, mediocre fare, and the staff was not attentive. My 2¢ would be to skip Swoon and go to VICO instead read more

Describing itself as a "neighborhood brasserie," this comfortable and well-designed restaurant prides itself on using ingredients grown and sold by local and regional suppliers. That means that the food you're eating is the freshest of the fresh -- and that you're supporting local-level agriculture. Awesome. Dinner entrees run about $20, but the lunch menu sports a handful of $10 options, including panini. C. ordered the portobello panino, and I ordered a Cuban sandwich-styled panino. Both came wrapped in paper and were quite good. The first half was somewhat hard to eat because the halves separated, but the second half was easier -- the cheese and other ingredients held together much better. I was slightly disappointed that my panino didn't come with pickles on it -- doesn't a Cuban sandwich have thinly sliced pickles? But that was more than made up for by the glass of wine I ordered. I forget what kind of wine it was called -- that doesn't help you much -- but know that the daily special wines are special, indeed. Pricy at $10 a glass, but perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. read more

A pearl in the hamlet of Hudson in Columbia County, New York. Visitors (Non-Columbians) must leave the confines of Columbia County by mid-night on Sundays but if you find yourself here on a day-trip , try this place out. Mind you, those legitimate residents are given preference for seating so you may be up for a wait. Of course the preceding is all made up but it wouldn't if I ran the county of Columbia. Though tagged as American, this is more a French restaurant or so the waitress stated when we asked. Given the size of the portions, I agree. Size notwithstanding, the Duck confit was deletable as was the Linguine. They use only the freshest of ingredients from vendors that are enumerated on the back of the menu. The person I was eating with was giddy with delight continuously stating how good this place was to the point of embarrassment for me. This place will certainly become one of my regular visits. read more

We enjoyed our meal here. However I do not feel that the prices match the quality of the food. It was too expensive - and I have to say that in the end it was not worth it. The food was good however our surly waiter partially ruined our experience. He was rude and over bearing. I think if I come here again I will avoid him at all costs. A bad attitude ruins everything - espcially in over priced restaurants. TOO EXPENSIVE FOR HUDSON. read more

Terrible service, food and drinks were ok but it all was way overpriced for what it was. The waiters and waitresses came to the table twice total and were mostly on their phones sitting at the bar (1/12/19). Felt like they didn't care about us at all. When they dropped the check they just plopped it on the table no words said. Very rude and strange. Would not recommend to anyone. read more

Considering the many other good restaurants in the area, why eat here? The food was fair, not exceptional. The service was slow and inattentive. Only the hostess was on her game. The clothe napkins and table cover did not make up for the small portions and high prices we paid for a simple lunch. The restaurant is attractive with a long bar up front. The food offerings are often locally sources and inventive. However, their version of macaroni with bolognese sauce came with an uncalled for, hefty dose of parmesan. The sauce was uninspiring. My table partner tried two of the salads as the first order was wrong! They were heavily dressed masking the flavors of the fresh greens. Considering the description, the portion was less than even a side salad! Let's hope that this was just a bad experience on a quiet weekend. read more

My fiancé and I came here on a Saturday night during a snowstorm. It was about 7:00 and the place was empty, maybe 3 tables with people at them. The hostess asked if we had a reservation and we told her we did not. Then a woman, who I can only assume was the manager, came up to the stand and grabbed some menus to take us to our table. The hostess said "take them to table 20, they don't have a reservation." Of course table 20 was the worst table in the entire place. Right next to a trash can so my fiancé got to stare at garbage for our whole meal. Remember when I said the place was empty? There was no reason for them to have sat us there. Even by the time we left, the place was still more empty than full. The food was fine, nothing to write home about. We had the pork chop (best part was the butternut squash purée) and a pasta that had a large unnecessary dollop of smoked ricotta which ruined the dish. Our server was perfectly pleasant, I have no complaints about her. This restaurant seems to think it's in Manhattan, not Hudson. Three stars. read more

I have had brunch here at least a dozen times over the last three years and it is consistently good. The pate's are delicious and so is the steak and eggs with shoestring fries. Yum! The wait staff and setting are also nice. read more

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They call it Swoon because you will faint when your bill arrives. Don't get me wrong, it was OK, but overall, Swoon's kitchen can't cash the checks its menu is writing. The portions were smallish and the service very rough around the edges. No, money's not everything -- but for the prices Swoon charges you should be treated to a truly exceptional experience. Fine dining is about the little things. For example: Several appetizers that required bread, like the cheese plate and pâté, arrived with a few skimpy little crusts, rather than something you could really sink your teeth into. C'mon, man! This will annoy beer lovers and probably nobody else: I ordered Chatham Brewing's excellent IPA and it arrived in a 12 ounce class rather than a pint. I commented on this to the server and she just shrugged her shoulders and disappeared. Whatever, but not really $6 worth of beer, if you ask me. As for the entrees, they were stingy on the goods, particularly in the meat department. One of my dining companions ordered the skirt steak and was left wanting more -- not because he's a glutton, but because there wasn't enough meat in his portion. This will be an expensive meal if you go for apps, deserts, and drinks. We paid a lot of money and were not made to feel particularly welcome. If you are a wealthy Columbia County weekender, that's no big deal, I suppose -- but we won't give it a second try. read more

Food was pretty great. Service was not. Below is a rather boring play by play at the comedy of errors our Swoon dinning experience. Not funny though. Only factual. As a disclaimer, I don't ask much out of a waiter. I've logged many years in the restaurant service biz. However, my personal rule is, when dinner break $100 for 2, I believe I'm entitled to better-than-Applebee's service. What went wrong: Sunday night, Labor day weekend, 8pm reservation for two. Pretty full house. After 10 mins, had to flag any down for water. Server comes 5 minutes after water was pored by the wait assist and forgoes the hello portion of our greeting. Skips right to asking "what do you want to drink." Attitude catches us off guard. Drinks come out 5 mins apart from each other. While eating our appetizers, bread and butter comes out. Before we're finished with our apps, our pasta course arrives after asking the server to please course everything out. She blames the kitchen. While all of these small events are quickly adding up, I'm trying hard not to stare at the rather large spider in web hovering a foot above my wife's head. If wife was informed, I knew an ear piercing scream, table flipped over, and new table requested would directly follow. The server does apologize in regards to the timing of courses and fixed the problem. She wins back our favor for only a second before dropping off our check with out any final 'thanks you's' or 'have a good nights'. It's a damn shame because the food was rather amazing! Crispy artichokes, Lamb Ragu Pappardelle, and Blue Fish. read more

The first night in town and someone suggested another place. I luckily said I'm going on a walk and was able to scout this little town and found Swoon's Kitchen instead which had a zagat rating on their window and looking in seemed really welcoming with it's ambiance. You could tell that this was the place to be, in fact this turned out to be the best restaurant that we've been to it twice already. I had the cod cakes and yes even cod for the main course. I just knew that cod is done really well in New York. Boy, was I right, the cod cake was so great and the main course was the best cod I ever had, it had a very light well season sauce, beet leaf which is so fresh and they even had sausage with the cod dish, so be warned or be amazed, so now you have to know that everything is bought from the local market at Swoon. We saw the next table ordered veal and it came out with a very different presentation from your ordinary veal, it looked like a very large brisket or rib, everyone around was asking what was that. The second time we came back wanting to order the veal, well it wasn't available because the menu changes daily because of the availability of fresh produce and meats. The waitresses were all very friendly and put up with touristy questions like can you swim in the Hudson, where's the waterfall and gave great advices. They were all so friendly and added to the restaurant's ambiance. Hudson is a very small town that I'm afraid in the two weeks we have to work here, we might be back again. read more

We had a mid-week dinner at the Swoon. They had plenty of vegetarian choices, and didn't have problems to adjust a dish to make it vegan for me. Nice ambiance, modestly priced, very friendly service. One of the best endive salads according to my husband. read more

Food arrived right on time. I am not sure what the salmon appetizer was since we did take out our dinner. The pickle plate was nice another appetizer. We both had skirt steaks and they were cut as they are suppose to be. Very tough no matter how long you chewed it. I ended up leaving mine. I think the fries may have been fried long before we got them they were soggy and limp. Dinner wasn't so great, but the pickle dish was nice for an appetizer. Dinner cost $84.00 so it was disappointing. read more

This place is way overpriced and the food is gross. Not good service. The bathroom was nice though. There were flies all around and it was way too hot in there. The music wasn't good. I would recommend the shoestring fries but that's it. read more

Just had an amazing 5 star experience at Swoon. The oysters and rabbit Ragout were outstanding and the best I have had anywhere. The chef came out to check on us and make sure everything was to our liking. The ambiance and staff were also top notch. I would highly recommend Swoon for a romantic dinner or special occasion. read more

One of the best dinners ever in New York State! Outstanding cuisine, service and wine selection. The most amazing welcome to Hudson, NY dinner a girl could want. Quaint part of the Main Street in town! read more

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Pretty sceptical about this place. It seemed to be an upscale posh restaurant, and although the food wasn't really bad, at no point was I in any danger of swooning apart from when the check arrived. There were nice bits to the meal, but overall the food was distinctly average, especially for the price. The fish cakes were bland and the salmon didn't really work.. But I have to say the mussels were good and at least the bread was tasty and fresh. The bartender/bar was good though, I'd come back for a drink but pass on the food. read more

First off, 5 stars from my server trish. Great person with awesome recommendations with wine to oysters. Will definitely be back. Food was awesome cool environment great server read more

On a fairly busy Saturday, we were immediately seated with no reservation. Two of our three drink orders were not what we'd asked for. We'd ordered a bunch of appetizers, fried oysters with chorizo, wings, a duck salad and a risotto entree. The four small oysters had been breaded so heavily that the oyster was almost an afterthought (chorizo was great, though), wings couldn't really be differentiated from standard pub fare, the duck salad was a heap of pulled duck so heavily doused with vinegar that three of us didn't even finish the small portion, and the risotto was absolutely incredible. On the plus side, the waitress was very accommodating when our table of three suddenly became a table of five mid-meal. Overall, a bit of a letdown, and we had the impression Swoon is coasting on its earlier reputation. Which sucked, because I was hoping to be thrilled. read more

Before Is say anything else, get the House Made Bucatini - holy crap, it was so damn good. Easily, one the best pasta dishes I've had. Moving away from the bucatini for a moment....Getting out of the city for a few days during the summer (or any season really) is always welcome, and we came to the Hudson area to relax and enjoy the quiet while being outside. The one and only time I was reminded of NYC was dining at Swoon - regarding both the food (the bucatini!!) and the environment. The vibe was really welcoming & relax, with a nice rustic and chill decor. The bar is big, the tables are not on top of one another - it's a great scene whether your dining alone, on a date, or out with friends....hopefully one of you orders the bucatini. As an starter, we split a tomato heirloom salad and smoked salmon pate. The salad is what you would expect from any restaurant worth it's salt. The pate was fantastic - between the two of us it felt like a race to the bottom of the dish. And then we had the bucatini - which by the way, was pretty fantastic. Good spot, check it out if you're in the Hudson area. read more

My husband and I chose Swoon for dinner based on what we saw on the menu and from asking around town, where we should we go for amazing food. We made reservations the day of and got an 8pm reservation on a Saturday night. The restaurant itself is beautiful, I loved the mix of windows, framed art work and mirrors on the back wall. The service was friendly and attentive. There were so many delicious choices on the seasonal menu but in the end we chose Oysters ( from MA and RI) and the local cheese plate to start. Both were a divine! We followed that with the duck and monkfish, both absolutely fantastic. The only reason I did not give 4 stars is because the restaurant was quite loud and it was hard to hear, it would not stop me from eagerly going again. read more

(M with my daughter and son- in- law celebrating Father's Day. Started out with a tempura mushroom dish, chicken liver pate, beer salad and pea risotto. All were excellent. The main courses were also very good. Wish my scallops had been a little warmer, but otherwise everything was great. The duck breast entree was perfect, pink and hot and juicy. So good. The service was superb. Definitely a great place to celebrate Father's Day. read more

Cute little place. Food is ok but didn't knock my Socks off. Service was good and wine was decent

I've eaten at this place about 4 times...and the food didn't leave an impression in my head at all. I mean i REALLY can't remember what i had. I'm guessing that's bad because i do remember the price and it was much higher than i expected it to be. And if it were somewhat on the pricey side like that...shouldn't i remember at least ONE of the meals i had there? Maybe i just have a bad memory...but a more likely explanation is that the food was just not spectacular. I mean it couldn't have been BAD per say...i would remember that, but alas, it is not worth the price. A few years ago i worked at a restaurant in Hudson and the cooks of Swoon were guest chefs for a night there for some reason. I had the displeasure of working with them and i must say, they are quite vain! I told them that i had been to their restaurant before and they asked me how i liked it. I didn't want to be rude by saying that i don't remember anything i've ever eaten at their restaurant so i just said it was very good. But looking back...i guess it couldn't have hurt to tell the truth =/ read more

It is quite disappointing to come up to Hudson New York for one night and select Swoon Restaurant to eat that evening. I should have gone to hundreds of other restaurants that had great reviews but chose this one unfortunately. The service was terrible!!! ...they first of all, never confirmed a reservation after calling three times and walking in during the day to put my name down. We were seated in the front and we're totally ignored for the whole entire evening!! . The food is "eh"/ok- can't complain about that part but the atmosphere is loud in The bar area with people not respecting any other person's space for a nice dining experience. I would not go here ever ever again !! and just want other people to know my experience as per someone else had the same experience recently. Ugh read more

I'd been dying to come here and begged my boyfriend to bring me for my birthday. Swoon focuses on using local ingredients and the owners work to forge relationships with all sorts of local producers. Being a huge proponent of localism, I'm a total sucker for this. I especially like that the menu identifies where your food comes from, giving it a personality and history. They constantly change their menu based on what's available. My friend Amy and started with a delicious Cotes du Rhone, which unfortunately for us, was the last bottle. For apps, we had a cheese plate, a charcuterie plate and this delicious roast corn salad with duck cracklings. All of it was good, but the charcuterie plate was especially delicious. Amy had a salmon dish she said was great. I had a rack of lamb with, that was flavorful but dry. The garlickly butternut squash puree and spinach were great though, as was the red wine reduction. Dan said his duck confit was good, but again, dry. For dessert, I finished with a delicious lemon chevre cheesecake topped with fresh berries. It was definitely swoon-worthy. I'm now convinced that all cheesecake should be made with goat cheese. Unfortunately, our waitress was absolutely terrible. Our water glasses sat empty for far too long. We were extremely thirsty. She'd disappear for long periods of time and it took forever before she brought us a dessert menu. Even the bartender looked annoyed with her. We had to wait forever for our check, even after numerous attempts to try to get her attention. We also had to ask her for a couple of things more than once. I'd be more forgiving if it had been busy, but it wasn't. There were only a handful of other tables besides us, and it was a week night. Aside from the dry meat and bad service, Swoon really was a great experience. It's very pretty inside and has a great ambiance that's laid back but elegant. I really want to give it another shot soon. Besides, a trip to Hudson on a lazy weekend day is always a pleasant experience. http://www.swoonkitchenbar.com read more

Excellent! Greeted by a smiling hostess and sat right away. A server poured water within 60 seconds sitting. The service and food were great. As a business travel who dines solo quite frequently, it was very nice to be "waited" on here. The art of exceptional service still exists in the staple Hudson restaurant! . Thank YOU guys## read more

On our first (and last) trip to Hudson (I'm never leaving New York City for any other part of the tri-state area for food) we tried Fish and Game and Swoon. It's amazing to see two restaurants get somethings so right and others so wrong. I gave F&G two stars, and I would give Swoon three and a little more than a half. Why? While F&G has a beautiful space, the food and service was pretentious and mediocre. On the other hand my duck at Swoon was cooked perfectly and was completely delicious. So what's the problem with Swoon? How about the weird layout of tables, some with cloths and others with cheap fake marble(?) and the cold green lighting and overall generally bad atmosphere. I mean, get an interior decorator for god sakes. Make it so the foot traffic doesn't pass 100% of the bar and many of the tables. Jesus. I will add that the service was excellent and there was no rudeness at all, as others have reported. I'd definitely go back (if I was accidentally out of NYC) with the hopes of getting a better table. read more

Since there aren't many restaurants in Hudson, you almost have to eat at Swoon if you want something better than McDonald's. I think that 'hit or miss' is a good way to describe it. The atmosophere is really nice, but you aren't guaranteed great food. My soup was very salty, but the crab cake was good. I had the 3-course prix fixe lunch menu, which was definitely a good deal. So give it a try and just enjoy the atmosphere. (The sweet potato fries/chips are delicious.) read more

Do not understand we this restaurant rates only 3.5. This place is great. Had the salmon. Among the best salmon I have had in my life. My wife had the cod and she said it was great. In addition, the ambience of the restaurant is really nice. Fits well in Hudson. read more

Came here for the "burger night". I think this might be the first time I've ever been to a restaurant where there is no ketchup in the entire restaurant where they are serving burgers and fries as their highlight. The waitress tried to convince me to eat the aioli they served instead (even after I told her I did not eat mayo) stating that 'it doesn't taste like mayo'. Over priced and underwhelming food and service. read more

First thing's first: "Swoon" is the word of the day. The smoked salmon pate I had here last week had me head over heels! (Side note: pate is definitely NOT pronounced how it's spelled. My server was so sweet--he had to tell me twice, but he never made me feel dumb. That is true professionalism and kindness.) I have been in the terrific town of Hudson now for what seems like a lifetime and my early dinner at Swoon was easily the best experience I've had here! Since I got to the restaurant early it wasn't too busy after I finished eating, so my server graciously allowed me to stay at the table for a while. Claire had emailed me the funniest news story about a dog who was pulled over for speeding (twice in one month!) and I didn't want too much time to go by before I thanked her, so after the check came, I responded. I wasn't expecting anything--since we met at the UPS Store, she's been on my mind quite a bit, but at my age you learn never to get your hopes up--but she replied to my email right away. I couldn't believe it! We started emailing back and forth about all sorts of things--life, the universe (she's very into astronomy), etc--until finally she emailed me her phone number. I was so nervous, but also excited! Here was this beautiful, interesting woman who seemed interested in me! Anyway, to make a long story short, she had business plans in New York City, and suggested that we meet up for something I had never heard of: Manhattanhenge. It turns out that twice a year, the sun rises and sets right in between two rows of buildings in Manhattan! Whoever designed that city must've really been thinking ahead. Claire said that people come from all over to see the sun go down. She said it was going to be this big party! I'd been to New York City before, but never for a reason as festive as this. When I got to Grand Central Station, I had a bit of trouble planning my route on the subways--so many letters and numbers on those subway maps!--but luckily the woman in the booth at the station told me I could just walk from where I was! We had agreed to meet at Madam Tussaud's which is unlike anything I have ever seen. I texted Claire right when I walked in that it felt like I was actually inside my TV screen! And it reminds you that all those celebrities we watch on tv all the time, they're just people too, in the end. Unfortunately, that was when Claire texted me back to say that she couldn't make it--she'd been held up at home and her schedule got shuffled around. She wouldn't be coming to New York City after all. I was surprised, but I understand--things come up and you've just got to go with the flow sometimes! (Paul always hated that phrase, so I made sure never to say it around him. But between you and me, I believe it very strongly!) I think she could tell how surprised I was, because she called me right away to apologize. It turns out her son, who just graduated college and who's living at home, got into a minor car accident (everyone's okay, thank God) and she had to tend to the insurance and the medical checkups and all of that. When she told me that though, I told her that it's crazy but I don't think she'd mentioned her family before. And we'd emailed and texted a lot. That's when she told me that she was married. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little heartbroken. I think she could tell, and she said she was sorry. There are no hard feelings, only thoughts of what might've been. Still, it was nice while it lasted. I ended up going to Manhattanhenge by myself, and it was as amazing as she said it would be. The crowd wasn't as big as she predicted, but everyone I met was so nice. It's amazing that something so far away can bring so many people together. And so here I am back in Hudson, licking my wounds and counting my blessings. I only realized yesterday that my final day with Claire was Friday the 13th! I never believed in unlucky numbers (or days) but maybe there's something to it. Either way I was lucky to meet and get to know Claire, even if it only lasted for a little while. To some people, it might seem like it was a flash in the pan, but as Claire might say, so is the sun. read more

Great food and excellent service. Two thumbs up, this place rules. Beet salad, Brussels sprouts, duck confit, pasta. All top notch. The environment is also extremely classy but not stuffy at all. Do it. read more

The 2 of us were excited to eat here but was left disappointed. Grabbed a Sun lunch and ate artichokes as an app and a kale and bacon frittata and a goat cheese omelette for entrees. Artichokes were fried and were far to greasy and oily. The frittata only tasted of kale, there was barely any bacon to offset let alone other herbs or ingredients to balance the dish. Bland and unexciting. Same for the omelette, we both resorted to the salt and pepper for help. Service and room were good. read more

If you're in Hudson, you should be here! With a decor that's an eclectic mix of a lot of things you like, but didn't think would go together (lots of wood, with some brick, copper accents, tin roof, tile floors). The food was really exceptional, with especially high marks going to the brussel sprout salad, the parpadelle bolognese and the quince cake. The lack of five stars comes from two things: we made a reservation two days prior, but the hostess couldn't find it when we arrived (so after drinking at the bar for nearly an hour, we decided to eat there) and with such an extensive wine list, its imperative that the bartenders are wine knowledgeable or that the restaurant hire a sommelier (neither was the case here). I would have given 4.5 stars if I could have. read more

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Had a great dinner at Swoon Kitchenbar. We were initially impressed by the appetizer offerings. Only able to limit ourselves to four, I was worried I might not have room for an entree. We chose Bacon Wrapped Dates, Crispy Artichokes, Salt-Baked Celery Root and two each of the three varieties of oysters on offer that evening. My favorite was the celery root salad, among the hot appetizers. It was something different, hearty yet not too heavy. I'd never had celery root, so it was nice to try something different. The oysters were wonderful. We were told fresh seafood comes in on Thursdays so, since it was Friday, all opted for a seafood entree. My choice was actually from the appetizer section, Skate Escabeche. The portion was modest, but the presentation classy. The other skate dish on the table was on the salty side. The bluefish was a smaller portion, but the flavor was very good. The skirt steak was reported to have been excellent, served atop a nice portion of creamy mashed potatoes. It must have been good, because I wasn't even offered a morsel! We dined here on a work trip paid for with a corporate card, so we weren't mindful of prices. I can see how I might have been put off a bit by the prices otherwise though. It's definitely over what I'd pay on a normal dining out occasion. Maybe we'd save it for something special. read more

Had a great time a Swoon for dinner! Our servers were so friendly and welcoming -- a great introduction to our long weekend in Hudson (visiting from NYC). My wife had one of the house-made pastas, while I had the skirt steak. Both were so delicious we barely ended-up sharing with each other (we were each convinced we had ordered the best dish on the menu :). We split a Dutch baby for dessert, which was somewhere between a creme brûlée and a bread pudding -- two of our favorite things combined! Would definitely recommend this spot if you're visiting Hudson for the weekend. read more

As spoiled New Yorker and despite mixed reviews we decided to give Swoon a chance, as the menu looked really good. We had a fantastic experience! Service was prompt and on point. Food: excellent Beet salad, delicious pea risotto and the skirt steak was prepared to perfection, with plenty of mush potatoes. Highly recommend! We'll be back! read more

We chose Swoon Kitchenbar for our first dinner in Hudson. We had high expectations and our expectations were certainly met! We were seated at a cozy table in the corner of the restaurant, perfect for viewing the rustic decor, a combination of country floral and modern components. We were initially met by our server, who was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. After going over the extensive wine list, we chose a Chardonnay that we were very happy with. We were served fresh bread with butter and offered more later in the meal. We ordered the Crispy Artichokes and Bacon Wrapped Dates as appetizers. The Crispy Artichokes were fried to perfection and served with a subtle and delicious black olive aioli. The Bacon Wrapped Dates were rich and cooked in a thick, maple syrup. Both plates were delicious, yet simple. For our entrees, we both ordered the Spiced Rubbed Skirt Steak. Our server asked if we would like the steaks cooked medium-rare, and we gladly accepted this recommendation. We were glad we did because the steaks were cooked to perfection. The juicy and well-spiced skirt steak was served over creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a large slice of grilled vidalia onion and a thin gravy. We enjoyed every bite! We were too full for dessert, but the options were very tempting, particularly the St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake and Local Apple Upside-down Cake. We highly recommend Swoon Kitchenbar if you are looking for a quiet and warm restaurant atmosphere, with fresh, local, and beautifully-executed dishes. read more