Swoony's is simply a bar and grill. Yes, just a bar and grill. But a bar and grill perfectly executed. The food is great with amazing cocktails and a wonderful vibe. The service is terrific as well. All the food is excellent. Dessert was straightforward but a huge treat. Only regret is that Swoony's is not in my neighborhood! read more

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Downtown tavern style bar and grill. Dined in on a cold weeknight and the restaurant was still very busy. Needed a few minutes to be seated. Service was spectacular. Ultra attentive. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Water was always filled. Waitress consistently came around on time for drink orders. Some of the best service that I recall in recent memory. Drink wise, they have a big wine list. I'm not wine expert but there seemed to be a solid variety though there were only a few options available by the glass. I opted for a beer first and then switched over to a cocktail. I had the old pal which was a take on an old fashioned and I also tried a pistachio and mezcal cocktail. For food, we started with the butter beans and the lobster orzo. Then came the mixed greens salad, the burger, and one of the daily specials - mushroom au poiuvre. The burger was a double smash burger which seemed to be their specialty. It was excellent! Super savory and crispy meat, but pricey at $26 for the burger with a side of fries. Loved the mushrooms too, but again pricey for the dish. I believe there were two gender neutral restrooms. The one I used was spacious. Atmosphere was very chic. It was nicely decorated and everyone looked nice without it feeling like anyone was trying too hard. Comfortable balance between trendy and cozy. read more

This place has such a cute vibe, lowly lit and a ton of booths. I've read that the burger and fries tastes like an elevated McDonald's fries and burger, and it surprisingly does but in the best way. Service is excellent - very friendly, considerate, and extremely fast. This is part of the Cafe Spaghetti family and now I'm excited to try that restaurant. read more

Swoony's - Swoony's Burger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a solid 4! I don't see this as a 5 but the hype around this spot was real. It took a bit to get a reservation. The atmosphere is nice, good date spot. Also really close to where I live :) The rave talk was around the burger and I can see why folks enjoyed it. I did too. The fries were just ok - nothing special at all. We also got the whipped goat cheese which was very good. would get again. Drinks were solid. Bartender was clearly experienced and made some good drinks. I'd go back. read more

Holy shit the burger like WOW what a burger. I got a ton of other apps (lobster risotto, clams, brussels, kale ceasar, and I'd get them all again but not over the burger!!!!!!!) read more

Solid neighborhood spot. Particularly enjoyed the burger, short ribs and french toast. Brussel sprouts and creamy lobster orzo didn't hit for me. Service was helpful at the beginning but our server disappeared halfway through the meal, never to be seen again. read more

candlelit in carroll gardens -- swank town city. date night or boys night. split a bottle and get ready for a lovely eveningswoony's burger -- an elevated big mac that delivers. multiple people claimed it was "the best they've ever had"double patty with a PERFECT char on the outside, thousand island dressing and a portuguese bun that is an absolute show stopper. fluffy, yet thin. savory, never greasy. chef sal, you've outdone yourself w/ this onefavorite surprise of the night -- the sip bite sip signature cocktail. lil dessert ~before~ dinner? my treat read more

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Yes, yes and more yes! We had a wonderful evening here. It hit all of the elements- ambiance, food and service- out of the park. They were so accommodating towards us. We enjoyed the mussels as a starter just to switch it up. It was a wonderful choice. Bread and sauce were delicious. We tried a number of their signature drinks including the pistachio which was unique and very good. The servers were helpful, personable, kind and of course my favorite- present without being overbearing. The short ribs were delectable with very tasty fries. The steak was perfectly cooked. I was afraid that I would still feel hungry since it was served with just a salad but the balance was perfect and I ended up feeling satisfied. We kept off the night with a sweet touch of soft served vanilla ice cream. A perfect way to end a lovely evening. read more

Swoony's - Hanger steak with salad - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

No pics because I was too busy catching up with my mates at the bar while also savoring the delicious clams casino, Swoony burger and fries and some of the short ribs. Perfection in every bite. Love tbe deep blue hues and strong drinks. Great neighborhood bar/bistro. Packed on a week night! Make a res if you want a table. read more

Super cozy, neighborhood spot. We were delighted to get a Resy this week. With tin ceilings and brick walls this charming restaurant didn't disappoint in ambiance or service. We tried the goat cheese, clams casino, and cheeseburger. We were not disappointed! The cheeseburger was indulgent, and definitely good to split. I think for the type of cheeseburger it was, I'd prefer a sesame seed bun. We will definitely be back to try the short ribs which looked amazing! read more

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Can't imagine this not being 5 stars. We sat at the bar and our bartender / server Nicolas was fantastic. His cocktails were rock solid and I strongly recommend their white negroni as a follow-on to a gin martini featuring their Maytag blue cheese-stuffed olives. We loved the whipped goat cheese and tuna tartare starters. And don't sleep on their Wedge Salad (this brings steakhouse wedge salads to shame). And while we will 100% go back for the burger, as watching people's orgasmic reactions to their first and second bites was quite the testimonial, we highly recommend the Short Rib Au Poivre. I'm not Canadian and this not poutine, but serving this on fries was truly decadent. Last not but not least, you'll love the playlist. Great vibe all around. read more

Swoony's is an excellent and vibrant restaurant addition to the area. The chef hails from Cafe Spaghetti, another neighborhood gem, and it is readily apparent that Swoony's puts in the same level of care into their food and service. We enjoyed every item we ordered. We started with the baked clams (6 to an order) and tuna tartare appetizers, the former which was stuffed with bacon and the latter which included hazelnuts and truffle flavor and was served with both nori and toasted bread. For our main course, we shared the short rib au poivre and a side of Gruyère creamed spinach. Both of these items were delicious and went well together. The short rib is served with French fries of a perfect crispness, and also a garlicky mayo dipping sauce. We had a reservation but opted to sit at the bar, and were well taken care of throughout the evening by the bartender Justin. I will absolutely return to try some of their other menu items! read more

Swoony's - Tuna tartare and baked clams - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible food, service, and ambiance. My husband & I celebrated our 25th anniversary. The experience was absolutely lovely. Looking forward to going back with friends. read more

Being someone who grew up in this neighborhood, I'm always excited to try and support new places in the area. ESPECIALLY Coming from the owner of a fairly new neighborhood favorite, Cafe Spaghetti, I was even more excited to try it. Packed on a random Tuesday night. Staff was exceptionally well trained. We had Skylar from Ohio, he was great. Drinks were extremely well made. I got the Pistachio one, and wow- I'd be back just for that drink alone. Although the entrees were tasty, our burger bun was burnt and fries resembled a bit of mcds. The bun was the main thing I was excited about too because it looked so soft! Which is was ... but just completely black on the inside. Shouldn't of been served. Appetizers were the winners in my eyes. We had the tuna tar tar, the prawns, and the wedge salad. All very well presented and key items for sure. I'll be back for the drinks, appetizers, and service for sure. read more

Tonight we had gone for my husband's birthday tonight and I had forgotten that I had told them it was his birthday.. our waiter did his best to subtly remind me, but I didn't get it. They went ahead and brought out a "cake" and a bowl of their delicious soft serve. It was so nice of them! thank you Swoony's so much. read more

We got a reservation and it was not super busy when we got there at 5:30. We thought the lighting created the perfect ambience. We got the deviled egg, lobster orzo, goat cheese, and burger. The deviled egg was good but $9 is kind of a lot for an egg. He loved the orzo and I loved the goat cheese. We saw that someone else had ordered more bread to finish the cheese which we also did. The burger was good too. Everything was good but honestly we thought some things were a little overpriced and nothing crazy to make us come back again. read more

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Great menu full of cool takes on some classics. Started out with a great cocktail list and ordered 2 apps- the lobster orzo (the best thing I tasted all night) and the brussels (also very good). For entrees we got the short rib and hanger steak and we loved both, the short rib was tender and the cowboy butter on the hanger steak was amazing. There were so many other things we wanted to try on the menu like the cod or chicken, so will definitely be back. The staff was amazing , so attentive and helpful, couldn't say enough good things about my night at Swoony's. read more

Swoony's - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Enjoyed a great meal! We ordered the lamb meatballs, the burger, and the hanger steak. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and the salad had a delicious dressing. The burger was one of the better smash burgers I have had in NYC compared to restaurants known for their burgers. Service was excellent! read more

This place deserves a Michelin star--no debate. Hands down, the best restaurant I've ever eaten at. Every dish was an absolute masterpiece. Between two people, we somehow managed to devour deviled eggs, Brussels sprouts, a wedge salad, lobster orzo, a French toast (because balance), and a hamburger, and chocolate mouse to go. And let me tell you, every single bite exceeded expectations. The French toast was RIDICULOUS! I'd give it six stars if that were a thing. read more

Food and service was spot on. Seated right away and had multiple people helping us. Got an Old Fashioned that was perfectly crafted. Had potato croquettes, iceberg wedge and summer risotto. Fantastic and risotto came out piping hot. Cozy place. Overall would highly recommend! read more

Amazing experience here!!! Quick service, so accommodating, outstanding food, very cozy, romantic ambiance. Do not sleep on swoonys! You will def need a reservation so look into that ahead of time. Absolutely loved this place read more

My lovely friend and I went to dinner here for my birthday on a Saturday night at 5:45 PM. I made the reservation a week before and the only openings were early or around 9 PM. The place was busy from 6 PM and on there were a couple of people with their children having dinner, one kid around one year old kept yelling which was not great so just something to be aware of if you go at an early time for dinner. we ordered the whipped ricotta which was beyond amazing. I've had it before at other places but the way they do it is so good. we also got a deviled egg which was delicious and they added some roe on the top which I could've done without just because I'm not a big fan of that stuff, but it was all amazing. for our main dishes my friend got the burger, which she found delicious. I got the special roast beef sandwich with potato salad, which was super delicious. for dessert we ordered the French toast and because it was my birthday we got the vanilla soft serve for free which was delicious, but I don't think I would pay for it. The French toast was by far the best ever. It was very buttery and toasted really well. Definitely the dessert to get. We also got a cake with a candle just as a gesture, which was cute. The dishes are nothing that I haven't seen at other places, but the ways that they are made, and the flavors are the best I've ever had. Everything was incredibly well seasoned. And I can't forget the cocktails- I got La Chingona, which was a hazy IPA cocktail super delicious and I haven't had anything like it anywhere else. read more

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Just a great experience all around. We had the caesar, burger, and soft serve, all amazing. Vibe and service couldn't have been better. Loved it and will be back for sure. read more

My wife brought me here to celebrate my Birthday, server couldn't have been nicer or helpful. The food was very good we had the clams casino (7 out of 10), lobster risotto (10 out of 10), a burger which my wife wanted to order another one before we finished the first one (100 out of 10) and the short ribs (8.5 out of 10). Finished with the French toast and vanilla ice cream, incredible but a lot of sugar ( worth it). Only complaint was as we were checking out hostess came over to let us know the next reservation was there we would have to move from the table. We were literally putting our jackets on she could've noticed that we were leaving and not have bothered us just need to learn how to read the room and know the person's leaving without bothering them otherwise an incredible experience . read more

We were able to get an early 5:30pm reservation and by the time we left it was packed!! We started with some cocktails which were delicious and got the clams and lobster risotto to start. The lobster orzo was soooo good! I will definitely get again next time. The clams were good but the orzo was such a standout. For our meals I got the cod and it was beyond good. I was nervous I'd regret not getting the short rib au poivre but I was very happy with my decision. My fiancé got short rib and he really enjoyed it! Overall, it was good vibes, very dark and romantic, but also family friendly as there were quiet a few families around us! read more

I loved this spot! The ambiance is amazing. Buzzing restaurants. Conversations slowing. Amazing service. The melon martini was AMAZING. The perfect cocktail honestly one of my new favorites, not too sweet but just right. The Swoonys burger is great, a great burger. Lobster orzo was definitely my favorite. I think about it daily lol. A must try! Short rib was okay, wasn't my favorite. I wouldn't get it again. Maybe I was expecting something different. Overall love this place and can't wait to go back! read more

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Great food and great service. Had the Lobster Risoto and Cheeseburger. Both were as good as they looked online. They have a nice selection of wine as well and the bartender did a great job recommending a good pairing for the food I ordered. Glad I found this place on Yelp and gave it a try! Will be back for sure. read more

Went after going to IKEA too late and couldn't get the Swedish meatballs but it all worked out bc swoonys is solid. Got lobster orzo and the burger and a non alc drink, very good. Would make a trip back if in the area or at ikea and not feeling meatballs. Service good, ambiance inside was loud but outside was cute for a date spot when weather is nice read more

Excellent food, great service and swanky atmosphere make for a great night out! Loved the steak and fake birthday cake. read more

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If this place were slightly cheaper, it'd be a five. The vibes are immaculate, and the hyped burger is delicious. The use of a fluffy, but stable Portuguese bun really levels up the juicy patties. That said, $25 for a burger (without bacon or special add ons) and fries is a lot, especially given the burger is standard size. Fortunately the service is solid, and they have an extensive list of cocktails. I look forward to coming back. read more

I had high hopes for this new neighborhood place, run by the folks that own (the superior, imo) Cafe Spaghetti, but I left feeling disappointed. The place is really cute and has a nice, casual buzzy feel to it -- really warm and inviting and fun. We started with the Lobster Orzo and the Wedge. The Wedge fared better, but it could have used more dressing and a bit more blue cheese oomph. The Orzo was okay, but it was kind of watery instead of creamy, and though it had a decent lobster flavor the pieces of lobster in it has a slightly spongy, defrosted quality, and something was missing, flavorwise. It was a bit drab. For our main we split the Short Rib au Poirve, and ordered a side of creamed spinach. The Spinach was excellent -- densely creamed and topped with gruyere and breadcrumbs. Yum. And the fries were good. The short rib itself was alright. It had a slightly gamey taste, and the Au Poivre sauce had no poivre at all -- there was no black pepper anywhere, which confused me. For dessert, I tried the French Toast, which, honestly, I found to be kind of gross. It was clearly deep fried and was saturated in some oil -- or maybe butter?? I don't know, but it was not appealing to me. It was topped, incongruously with come chopped walnuts, and the server poured some maple syrup on it. I was kind of hoping for something custardy and creamy but this was not it. My dining companion had the chocolate mousse, which was serviceable. I wish this place a lot of luck -- the neighborhood needs a great restaurant in this vein, and they are busy, which is great. But I'll stick to Cafe Spaghetti. read more

The burger is soooooo good! The bread: it's so deliciously soft and warm and I'm NOT super into bread like that and yet.. omg! it was perfect! So amazingly delicious and paired Uber well with the burger! The meat: perfectly cooked! Moist (I know that word sucks but great adjective here, I promise!) The cheese: I'm not into American cheese, but somehow this works well. I prob would choose another cheese if given the option but this was still a great pairing! The sauce! Yesssss!!!! I would have liked more, jussayin. The burger overall is so worth the trip if you don't live near this area. I mean, it really is a gem and probably the best smash burger I've had. Period. I ordered takeaway so I can't speak on the service really but when I picked up my food the hostess and servers all spoke and they were all very kind. The restaurant itself had outdoor seating and was super cute inside... so I'll def have to come back..and soon :) read more

Everything we had was delicious. We ordered the Lobster orzo, the cheeseburger, the Mussel pasta and the French toast with soft serve ice cream and everything was amazing read more

Swoony's - The Mussel Pasta & Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Burger is incredible. Warm fluffy Portuguese roll bun was a pleasant surprise. Still dreaming about this bun days later.

We called last minute and got a table. The short ribs are great and paired with their red wine - don't recall which one, it was fantastic

The burger is so good. Love the ambiance in general too. The restaurant had great food and vibes. The hostess and all the waitresses were super sweet. Perfect neighborhood spot! read more

A beautiful and comfortable space with attentive and welcoming service. We shared the clams casino, wedge salad, steak and short rib. The salad was a real standout as was the short rib. The steak was cooked perfectly and expertly seasoned. Unfortunately the clams were a bit chewy and heavily breaded, still tasty though. A great night all in all. read more

The shrimp cocktail was terrible I think the 4 shrimps were probably from a frozen pack medium size did not taste fresh!. The portion are too small. I asked if I could have mash potatoes instead of the French fries, well they gave me the mash but charged me 4.00 more, no vegetables , not even a piece of bread. They are over priced and certainly could be because they have to pay all the waiters running around. Excessive amount of staff all over the place. I would have loved to have had a great experience. Might give it another try in a few months if the restaurant is still open. Ugh read more

Wowwwieee! This burger is the bees knees. Honestly the best smash variety burger I've ever had. The warm soft bun! The simple pickle and special sauce. Went with my husband and two toddlers. The staff were so nice and accommodating to my kids. I would say though it's def giving date night vibes. read more

wonderful restaurant. I recommend the burger. Willa the hostess was incredibly kind. god bless her