We celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and the entire staff knocked it out of the ball park! Kat, our server, the best! Oysters & and cocktails to start were amazing. Pasta Carbonera and swordfish for dinner were done to perfection! Our chocolate cake for dessert was on the house which was super nice of the restaurant. Mommy! Very friendly, pretty and great food! read more

Swoon Kitchenbar - It was our 10 year anniversary and the amazing owner and the entire staff made us feel like so special! - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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Considering I didn't even stay long enough to order....An incredibly rude hostess and terrible table in an almost empty restaurant that wasn't air conditioned and frankly stank drove me away before looking at a menu. read more

Great Hamburgers and the homemade Tater Tots are to die for!!! Service and atmosphere were great too! Highly recommend!

Got this place recommended by our B&B host and went there the night before to reserve a table. Location looked stylish and we had great expectations. Arrived on time and got a table in the middle of the restaurant next to the bar counter, wich was not nice and pretty loud. The service seemed unprofessional to us and we did not feel comfortable/ wanted. The food tasted good, but it was nothing special and seemed completely overpriced - portions are really small. Would I go again? Clearly no... read more

I enjoyed my meal at Swoon ~ the food was fresh and delicious; the portions were large for the price; the service was friendly and efficient (although it was a very early dinner). But I have two complaints that would discourage me from going back again... First, the wines are only served in half bottles or bottles. This world of half bottles is new to me and I find it to cheapen the whole experience. I drink A LOT of wine but I'm not a wine snob (despite this review). Part of why I drink a lot of wine is because I like to try different kinds of wine. If I like a glass, I'll order a second glass. If I don't, I'll try something else. I don't like being locked into two glasses. As a result, I only had 2 glasses instead of 5 because...well, I was afraid of commitment. Secondly, the fruit flies at the bar are OUT OF CONTROL. The manager needs to insist on a deep clean of all of the bar mats, clean the bar with bleach often, cover garnishes and mixers, seal all of the liquor and discretely install a lot of traps behind the bar. It's disgusting to feel a sticky bar under your plate / glass and to swat fruit flies away constantly while eating. read more

Great food, great service. Moxie the bartender gave us a great history of Hudson. Very attentive, yet not a pest. Love the decor of the place, definitely a place we will revisit in our travels read more

The local lettuce and burger here are super!!! We were thrilled with our lunch. The service is a tad slow but the waitresses are super nice.

Our Airbnb host recommended this place & we were really excited. The vibe is nice and the menu looks exciting. But from the moment we walked in, the service was poor. We were seated in the front and waited for a server for a while. Everything was very slow - we didn't get water until 10 minutes in & didn't get any refills at all. We had the Crispy Artichokes, Creamy Semolina, and the Blue Fish (based on the Yelp reviews!). The artichokes were delicious and the Semolina was also pretty interesting but the Blue Fish was very underwhelming. It didn't taste seasoned at all and there were 2 bones left in. We also felt uncomfortable with our server. It was just an underwhelming, uncomfortable experience. Wish we had gone to Fish & Game or Helsinki. read more

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We had a lovely lunch here. Service was more than solicitous and very professional. Oysters were fresh, shoestring fries with spicy remoulade addictive, and the tomato salad with pine nuts and tahini a revelation. While I hate to be critical during these crazy times, the kale salad was inedible - terribly tart (lemon juice?), and with rancid seeds on top. The dining room looked gorgeous - can't wait to try again during better times. read more

Thank you to Kara and the entire staff for a great hospitality this past weekend. We went for our first wedding anniversary and the day before, I stopped in and talked specifically to Kara and she made sure to secure a great table and had champagne waiting when we arrived. She recommended several dishes which we tried and she was spot on. The food and drinks were all great! Bravo to the team and thank you for an amazing night! read more

Despite the questionable recent reviews, the menu was enticing enough that we took a chance and came here for a date night dinner this past Friday evening. And I am so glad we did! We arrived almost an hour early for our reservation just to see if we could get seated early, and the hostess was more than happy to accommodate and we were sat immediately. Each dish was better than the last. Highly recommend the chicken liver mousse and the duck confit leg. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and was happy to answer the multiple questions we had about the wine list. We wanted to take our time and enjoy our meal, and we never felt rushed or like a bother to anyone. Overall a very memorable and delicious experience! read more

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unswoonworthy. atmosphere, food and service mediocre at best. the menu seems inventive but the food just doesn't measure up in terms of preparation and taste. pricey for what it is... bland read more

This was a really lovely restaurant and the menu was fantastic. I had the baked eggs with leeks and goat cheese. It was a really nice change of pace and the charred bread that it came with was incredible and added so much depth to the dish. My husband raves about his breakfast sandwich. Unfortunately the woman at the table next to us was throwing a temper tantrum about the lack of ketchup for her burger, which was really uncomfortable and kind of ruined the mood. Not the restaurants fault though, they were very accommodating I honestly don't know how the servers stayed professional when dealing with that so big props to them. read more

Stopped in on this cool late afternoon for a drink and an appetizer. We found such a cozy atmosphere inside. We ordered the bread platter, two Black and Stormy (ginger beer and dark rum with lime), and a Woodford Manhattan. Everything was yummy! The bartender was friendly. It was a perfect stop before heading back our Airbnb in Sleepy Hollow Lake. read more

This was my favorite meal in Hudson. We probably over ordered, but that is typical especially when there are so many delicious things to try. We ordered so much that our server asked if we wanted two courses or three. We went three. Here goes... Drinks: I started with the Whiskey Rebellion, mostly because it has Pimms, which I love. The drink was sweet and strong, but once I tasted my husband's Dark and Stormy, nothing compared. I instantly regretted my Whiskey Rebellion. The Dark and Stormy was so good, the best I ever had. The spice in the rum and in the ginger was very harmonious, but there was a subtle smoky sweetness that felt like vanilla and made the cocktail sing. So good, sigh. Course 1: We ordered the crispy artichokes, overhearing that they are a must. They were salty and crunchy, a heavy way to start the meal as they were very battered and very fried. We were shocked at how many we actually got. The portion could have been smaller so as not to weigh down the appetizer. Next we got the smoked bluefish pate. This, too, was salty and smoky. It was fishy, but at the same time light on the toast. Course 2: The second course was a mixed batch, with duck rillette and homemade buttery ritz crackers (fatty, heavy, meaty, earthy), bacon wrapped dates (sweet, salty, sticky, chewy), and seasonal corn risotto with hidden pesto. The risotto was beautiful. We started eating it and before there was not much left, we realized that the pesto was hiding underneath some basil leaves. Stirring the pesto in then almost disrupted the balance, but had it been there from the start, this would have been a very different, also delicious, dish. Course 3: The spice rubbed steak was tender and savory. It was already cut into slices that were draped on the potato puree. It was not the desired scallops or the duck that I saw on the menu online (but not in person), but it was delicious. The dish was hearty and filling; there was no skimping there. Dessert(s): Because we are indecisive and big eaters, we got two desserts. We got the monumental-looking baked Alaska, complete with not quite crunchy toasted meringue hiding smooth and icy mint ice cream and airy chocolate cake. I was not sure of the combination, but I could not stop eating it. The pieces did not come all together, especially with a dance of chocolate ribbons and some macerated blackberries on the other half of the plate. The second dessert was a blueberry tart. This was bright, where the other was not. It was summery with a cornmeal shell and creamy middle. Very tasty. There were items I wish we did order, because we did get a lot, but overall, it was a fun experience. We were able to take our time and savor what was given to us. The quality of food was excellent and the dishes included both risky choices and classic combinations. Plus, it was pretty reasonably priced. Would definitely, without a doubt, return to Swoon. Still swooning from this meal... read more

Swoon Kitchenbar - Baked Alaska - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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Our trip to Hudson Valley on President's weekend was incredible! As my wife and I walked the Main Street area to find something to eat, we came upon Swoon and noticed they didn't have a menu in the window...well played, we had to come in and see what was good. Trust, it was all good!! I wish we would have taken pictures but we just enjoyed our time together eating and drinking. A special thank you must go to our server Dawn! She was the epitome of fantastic service! Make sure to take care of her! read more

A few ups and downs here. The atmosphere was awesome. We booked a reservation for a large party to celebrate a birthday. We were escorted to the back of the restaurant and that is about where the positive ends. The menu appeared substantial, but nothing really stood out to me. We ordered a variety of appetizers (one of which never made its way to our table) and thought the experience was decent. The main courses were not good though. I realize cooking for a party of 10 is not optimal, but the food lacked flavor, temperature, and pizazz. Upon heading to the bathroom for a quick pit stop you nearly walk into the kitchen. Typically that would be an awesome experience, but the waiters/waitresses were standing around bad mouthing customers. Hey, it's me, a customer, aka the person leaving you a tip. Don't be a jerk. The lack of customer service and need for flavor in the food led me to this 2 star rating. read more

Nearly 2 hour wait for mediocre hamburgers. Salads are good and they have a nice wine selection but the poor quality of service really ruined this experience for our table. read more

The food is excellent, but the service is not. We were seated directly under a fan and asked to move. We were the only people in the restaurant and thought it shouldn't be a problem, but the server scowled and said she would have to ask the hostess - not off to a good start. The wait staff was neither pleasant nor attentive. Two members of our party ordered their drinks on the rocks, but only one came that way. When questioned, we were informed that the particular sting comes without ice. They brought a glass with ice and didn't offer to transfer the drink which spilled quite a bit we had to do it ourselves. Then they had the gall to add $.50 to the bill for the ice - I have never had to pay for ice in any restaurant ever. The wine we ordered and starters were brought to the table be for we were anywhere near finished with our cocktails, which we would not expect at a restaurant like this. While these complaints may sound petty, if a restaurant is going to charge the prices that this one does, there should be someone in charge who is training and overseeing how the waitstaff treats its customers. We have been tolerant of a great many things while restaurants are trying to recover from COVID, but this was unacceptable. read more

We ordered food through seamless, 2 hours before the driver went to pick up our food. When the driver got there, he was informed the seamless menu and the restaurant menu were different (although if it was it was only marginally) and they couldn't make the food we ordered. At no point did the restaurant contact us and ask if we'd like a substitution, despite having our details leaving it too late too remedy. read more

Some very good dishes including the smoked salmon pate, risotto is very good, kale salad is worth having. Nice bread sampler is a great choice as well. read more

An enjoyable evening / meal. Honestly, the experience was better than the food, which was adequate. The dining room, however, was delightful...beautifully lit and presented and everything I had hoped for from a Hudson eaterie... The food didn't (quite) live up to the surroundings but overall it was an enjoyable (if a little forgettable) meal - however the overall experience was positive and I'd urge you to try Swoon...after all, food is subjective...right? read more

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Like many others have said, the food is pretty good but the service is really bad. We waited so long before our drink orders were taken and even longer for us to give our food order; we asked for bread to come with oil and oil was left out, one of the members in our group didn't get glass of water, didn't get attentive service at all and felt forgotten about. I hope service improves here. I think they need more vegan options as well. read more

Despite having a reservation we were escorted up the stairs, passing several suitable empty tables, and invited to take the least desirable table in the place--next to the bathroom (which we declined). The same thing happened the next morning when we showed up for our breakfast reservation at La Perche, owned by the same people. We were shown into the dining room and directed to sit at a tiny corner table which would have required one of us to be squished. We declined that table as well. Again there were several suitable available tables. Also, we were rushed at Swoon. Our entrees were delivered to the table while we were still eating salad. We told the young waiter that we were not ready for our meal. When brought out again our meals were cold. I can understand if we were late for our reservation or if the room was otherwise full that we might get the least optimal seating but in both cases we were early and the rooms were empty. I don't know what these restauranteurs think they are gaining by treating people this way. And clearly they are training their young staff to follow a specific protocol. But I do know we will never return and we do not recommend Swoon due to the owners lack of hospitality. Normally, I don't write reviews and I'm not an overly demanding diner. But, the owners of these 2 restaurants are discourteous. I felt it necessary to warn--if you don't want to be put in the position of either sitting at a crappy table or being put in the uncomfortable position of having to reject it, choose a different place. Oh, the food was fine at Swoon and good at LaPerche. read more

1. No vaccine screening, servers / bartender not masked. 2. Bar but no wines by the glass other than rose'. "Because if COVID". Huh? Otherwise, nice people, generally. Cheese plate a little on the small portion side, but good. read more

We enjoyed an exceptional dinner tonight. Mark and Lisa exceeded our expectations- with outdoor dinning and various restrictions. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Hudson. read more

Swoon Kitchenbar - Bluefish - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

Good food! Overpriced! Strange service! Swoon has it all! It's a beautiful restaurant with good food, as mentioned prior, but you are paying darn close to Manhattan prices for brunch. Not quite sure where they get the audacity to charge $15/mimosa. Expensive restaurants Downstate rarely charge $10/mimosa. Steak and eggs, fantastic and small portioned $18. Service was airheaded and had to be requested of the check, and even on receipt, took over 10 minutes to take the card. To be fair, this was a fall back for home/made, or else I wouldn't have gone due to the poor ratings. C'est la vie. Save yourself and go elsewhere. read more

Swooning over this place! The food is delectable! Julie C has excellent recommendations and was an absolute pleasure! Highly recommend the Hot Mess, Shakshuka, Bacon wrapped dates and fresh bread. Even took some to go... read more

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Disappointing. I was looking forward to going to this restaurant during my getaway in Hudson. The food pictured on the website was not available. Everything we ordered was mediocre at best. The waitress was rude and unfriendly. However, they had an efficient way of having other staff run out the food so we didn't wait for anything. The atmosphere is calming and my nice. The crispy artichoke was pretty good. The cheese plate was horrible and gave me a stomach ack. The kale salad had no flavor. The pasta Bolognese was the best thing we ordered but it was $25 for a few bites. read more

5 stars hands down! When you will work in a table of 13 on the spot- that's the epitome of customer service. We showed up on a sat at ~6:30 after being turned away across the street due to the size of our party. We asked if they could accommodate a party of 13 and at first glance the hostess didn't think it was possible but I could see the wheels in her brain turning as she did some Olympic grade hostess mental math. After a few minutes and conferring with her manager she made it happen! It was tight but we were hungry so we were happy! That alone could earn them at least a 4 or 5 but no need to stop there... the food did not disappoint! With such a large party, we tried a large part of the menu and everyone was satisfied. I got the duck and OMG- this duck was definitely done right!! It was incredibly tender and the skin was perfectly crisp and flavorful. My husband got the spice rubbed skirt steak (which he liked) but he definitely had duck envy. All in our party who either ordered the duck or tried the duck raved about it. Others got the pork chop, the salmon, the pappardelle, and the buctatini and everyone was quite satisfied with their meals. 5 stars for service, food and ambiance- even the bathroom felt like a botanical garden! read more

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Grumpy service from hostess to barkeep. Skip this place, as there are a plethora of delicious restaurants with friendlier service in in Hudson. read more

Wonderful staff, inventive menu, relatively quiet room. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.

I've been coming here for so many years now and did not realize I have yet to review Swoon. The atmosphere reminds me a bit of northern California with the light woods and perfect lighting. On Thursday night we sat at the bar and we each had a hamburger our way! The size of the burger was perfect and my sides of caramelized onions, cheddar, and spicy peppers were amazing. The three of us were hungry after a long day and we shared a nice bottle of 2011 Belouse, Macon la Roche Vineuse, Burgundy.The wine was light and delicious with the nice French chalky clay and limestone finish and not too high in alcohol. I was a bit surprised the wine said Pinot Noir on the bottle. Yikes. Dining off the regular menu is amazing too. I had the Brown Sugar Brined pork chop with leeks, kale, and white beans. My friends had the pan seared tuna that tasted delicious and the skirt steak. I also love the squash risotto and fresh pastas too. If you are lucky on a Thursday for Burger night or Friday oyster happy hour, say hello to one of Hudson's best bartenders - Tony. The selection of bourbon and scotch are quite strong if you want to enjoy a drink at the bar. read more

Swoon Kitchenbar - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

I've never written a review for a restaurant I haven't been to but I have never had a place call 15 minutes before my reservation to cancel for running out of food. If that wasn't bad enough, when I complained and asked to help find a new place to eat, the staff member I spoke to on the phone called me "uppity-uppity", recommended that "go home and cook for myself", and ended the call by telling me: "you're lucky if you ever step foot in this restaurant". Avoid this circus! read more

We made reservations on line through their website only to find out when we arrived that they didn't have our reservation and don't actually accept reservations through their website. The hostess was hesitant to seat us even though the place was mostly empty except for the bar. I realized what happened when I got home and saw a message from a restaurant in Soho that had our reservation. I checked Swoon's website, and sure enough their bookings get routed to a restaurant that is more than two hours away. Other than that, the food was pretty good if a little pricey. The oysters are great. Duck confit was ok. Beet salad a bit boring. Burgers and steak are ok. I can see going back for oysters and drinks at the bar. read more

I really enjoyed my dinner at Swoon. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing on a Friday evening. I was visiting Hudson from NYC and the change of pace was exactly what I needed. The staff was extra friendly. I started with a 'slippery slope.' A refreshing and sweet (but not overly so) cocktail. We split the artichoke crisps - which was paired with a yummy sauce. The beet salad was my favorite! My friend and I split the Hamachi entree. The fish was cooked to perfection! Will have to stop by Swoon again on my next visit-- maybe for brunch! read more

Swoon Kitchenbar - Fried artichoke crisps - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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Update: Food continues to be wonderfully delicious, fresh and creative. I eat here every month or so and I always enjoy it. It's consistently high quality. My favorite resto in Hudson. (Crimson Sparrow is WD-50-ish; haven't tried Fish&Game which seems to be ultra pricey. It's better than C'a Mea IMO.) And . . . Chef/owner Jeff finally hired some competent servers!! Apparently he did not screen for being personable, warm or nice, just the ability to get the job done, which they do. Sorta like him -- not big on personable :) !! I love dinner here -- from the meatless Mondays prix fixe to the perfectly prepared and delicious fish, and sometimes even meat, and always the vegetables. Good desserts too, but kinda hit or miss in high deliciousness on that end. read more

Food was good for the most part (other than risotto), however, our waitress Heidi was terrible hence the 2 stars only - kept forgetting things we ordered and had to flag her down multiple times, took plates we hadn't finished without asking, then after we paid and tipped, proceeded to try to rush us out and was EXTREMELY rude once we asked nicely if we could finish our wine at the table. We would have been done an hour earlier if not for the terrible service then she rushed us out before we could even finish our drinks. Will not return. read more

Swoooooooooooooooon Had dinner here with the young lady. Decent selection of fine dining with options for all. We started with the Artichokes $8 and Salmon Plate $10. For the main we had the Spaghetti and the Steak $28. Also had a dessert dish that was whatever, so I don't even remember what it was. The starters and mains were all solid and enjoyable. Service was cool. read more

The food-scene in Hudson has grown quite impressively during the past few years. The city seems to have something for everyone, from the super laid back food truck oasis on Warren Street to the ultra slick foodie destinations scattered about downtown. In an area with so much variety, Swoon Kitchenbar stands out and shines brightly. Today, we came to Swoon for brunch (served 12pm - 3:30pm on Saturday) and were immediately seated. We chose to sit at the bar and really soak in the vibe of the operation. The ambiance was relaxed, as was the decor, though it should be noted that there were only about a dozen other people at the restaurant at that time. I would imagine it gets pretty lively during the dinner hours, with large parties and an impressive list of spirits. As far as what we ordered: We began with an order of the bacon wrapped dates, served to us in a tiny skillet. They were decadent, but in the best possible way. For a meal, I ordered the speck, served with poached eggs, potatoes, and mixed greens. I had never had speck prior to today and I became an instant fan. My wife went for the bacon and kale frittata, also served with mixed greens. The dish was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. We each ordered a can of Grey Lady to round things off. This was a truly great meal. I hesitate to give Swoon the five star treatment, but it has nothing to do with the food or the vibe of the restaurant itself. The meal was just very expensive, something we knew going in. Despite that, I'm just not accustomed to paying quite that much for brunch. However, if price isn't an option or it's a special occasion, I would recommend Swoon Kitchenbar. It is simply a cut above the rest of what Hudson's food scene has to offer. read more

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