Swoony's

215 Columbia St, Brooklyn
(718) 207-3686

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Amanda Bernardine

What a lovely time...from the service to the food. It was a great time. My sister had a beautiful birthday dinner and we will be back very soon!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chris serrano

Chill local spot worth going to even if you're not a local. The burger.... the burger, oh, and the burger. Did I mention the burger? Anyway, we had a bunch of other menu items, and everything is really, really good. We eat out a lot, and Swoonys definitely deserves a spot way up the list of places we really like a lot. Already well on our way to becoming regulars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Segal

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 you Swoony’s!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Croquettes, Whipped Goat Cheese, Swoony's Burger

Deborah Ryan

Delicious smash burger. Place gets crowded hard to hear gets loud. Friendly wait staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Swoony's Burger

Sabreena N

Food was amazing, the burger was juicy, the lobster orzo was flavorful and the French toast for dessert was great! The service was especially excellent, it seemed that all the staff really cared for us. We celebrated my husband’s birthday for dinner here, very worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cono Natale

We decided to try with friends. The menu is small and food is ok. My wife's steak was very salty. Wedge salad was watery. Short ribs were ok. Our big compiant was the noise level in the restaurant, we could not even hear the waitress tell us the specials or hear her explain any of the dishes. We couldnt hear ourselves and couldnt have a conversation. We had asked for after dinner drinks and the waiter did not know the brand of liguor we were drinking. Space and tables are really tight and small. Lighting was insufficient to say the least. They rushed us out by asking for dessert or anything else. We would not recommend or return. Many other choices in the area with better service and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Brennan Butler

Best burger ever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swoony's Burger

Sydney Marrazzo

everything was executed so well in my opinion. we ordered the clams casino, potato croquettes, deviled eggs, tuna crudo, lobster orzo, the burger and the chocolate mousse. the burger did remind me of a shake shack type of burger but i liked the bun more. everything was great. the standout for us was the potato croquettes and the let down was the lobster orzo. we wish the that orzo had some more flavor but it had a lot of lobster in it. the deviled eggs were unique with the onion filling and i enjoyed that. the dessert was insanely good. the strawberry spread was so fresh and the chocolate was not too sweet or too bitter. the service was quick which we love and the restaurant itself is pretty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Croquettes, Swoony's Burger

David Langolf

Appropriately priced delicious menu. Short but curated wine list. Family friendly. Go here, if you can get a reservation.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Potato Croquettes, Chicken Paillard

H J

The most incredible food and ambience I’ve ever experienced. The service was incredible and the food was just as good! So impressed!!! Will be back!!!

steve weinswig

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Z

Food was really solid & our waiter was great. The apps & smaller plates were the best part.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tyler McCully

Really cool inside. The crispy Brussel Sprouts were excellent.
You gotta get the burger… delectable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swoony's Burger

Jordi San Vincent

If you're looking for an incredible dining experience, Swoonys is the place to be. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the friendly faces of Sal and Giovanna, whose passion for food and hospitality is palpable.

Sal's culinary skills are nothing short of extraordinary. Each dish is crafted with care and every bite feels like a home-cooked meal made with love.

Giovanna complements Sal’s talent perfectly with her welcoming demeanor. She has a remarkable ability to make you feel right at home and help you pick a great wine. Her attention to detail and genuine care for each guest elevates the dining experience to something truly special.

Together, Sal and Giovanna create a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger over your meal and enjoy the company of friends and family. The combination of incredible food and top notch hospitality makes Swoonys a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexandra N

Nice play with good food, great service. Too loud to sit inside but they have outdoor seating too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swoony's Burger

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