“ I really, really love Swoony's. There's not really much to criticize about this joint, except they made the terrible decision of not opening closer to my home. It's the local bar and grill we all wish we had...albeit a little fancier, a little pricier, and much more delicious (but harder to get into as well). It helped that we ordered perfectly. There were simply too many interesting starters, so the four of us decided to split the whipped goat cheese, the tuna crudo, the clams casino, the brussels sprouts with horsey sauce, the iceberg wedge and the spicy crab toast. Too many for sure, but we balanced it out by just getting a couple of burgers for our mains. I can't stress enough how delicious everything was. The iceberg wedge was brilliant in its uniform thickness and utter overload of bleu cheese. It takes the already laughable "salad" designation of a regular wedge, and obliterates it. It's just bacon and bleu cheese and frizzled onions atop a thin cylinder of crunchy water, and I'm here for it. The whipped goat cheese and chili crunch will be replicated in my home for years to come. There wasn't a bad bite in the bunch, but if I had to skip one I'd forego the tuna crudo (nothing wrong, but a little boring comparatively), and if I would get one every single time, it would be the perfection that is that crab toast. If you've ever enjoyed a McDonald's cheeseburger even a little bit, you should know that the Swoony's burger takes those flavors, uses far better ingredients, and places them on a Portuguese muffin. That is to say, makes it perfect. You can wash down all of this excellent fare with tasty cocktails (I loved the Black Manhattan and the [Something] Ember), and again, this is the local I wish I had. I'll be back for more spicy crab toast and that shortrib au poivre, which can't be bad. ”

“ They went to McDon's and stole the french fry formula, I swear. They were bang on similar. Flavor, thirst quenching beverages, great vibes (awesome tunes) and friendly and attentive service. Burger lived up to the hype, excited to go back for the blue cheese olives, croquettes, and more good food and drink. ”

“ The vibe is super old school, a little noisy but in a fun way. I had a fantastic martini with blue-cheese stuffed olives. One of the best burgers in the city, hands down. The butternut squash risotto was sooooo delicious. Potato croquettes were exceptional. I might skip the spinach next time. Service was okay. They were slammed, understandably. We'll def be back. ”

“ Swoony's fell onto my radar through Instagram - one of the food accounts I follow highlighted this spot and it looked like a cool place to check out. Since my brother works in Brooklyn and I was off from work, we thought it would be a good idea to meet up for an early dinner, so off we went. Swoony's is located on the Waterfront close to Carroll Gardens; parking can be a challenge but I managed to snatch a spot a block away from the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very charming - it gives of a very cozy aesthetic with warm lighting, earth tones, and touches of decor; the entire space was very hygge. The menu is mostly American fare with touches of seafood. We decided to start with three apps: the spicy crab toast (also called the Crab Louie Toast), lobster orzo, and the whipped goat cheese. These were all delicious - everything had great flavor and I was especially impressed by the goat cheese as it came topped with a sauce and paired with cucumbers and bread. The lobster orzo was also a standout - creamy without being heavy. Swoony's is known for their burger, and I couldn't leave without trying it so I ordered it as my main. This was a double-patty smash burger topped with American cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and pickles. In lieu of a bun, it was served on an English muffin and came with a side of shoestring fries. The burger itself was great - it's everything a smash burger should be and all the flavors worked really well; the fries were the icing on the cake. My only critique is that the English muffin was a smidge too soft which made the burger slightly messy. We shared a side of creamed spinach - this was good, though definitely more cream than spinach. For dessert I had the cheesecake mousse which was tasty - not too heavy with a smooth consistency and creamy flavor. Service was great, everyone was friendly and food came out at a good pace. Overall, Swoony's is a yes - the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was delicious, and the vibes were on. I wouldn't hesitate returning to explore more of their menu. ”

“ I had a great experience at Swoony's. I love the interior and the cozy lighting. Waitstaff and hosts were friendly. The Swoony's burger was delicious! Fries were the exact kind that I enjoy -- not too thick, with a good amount of salt. Very easy to make a reservation. My only complaint would be how close together some of the tables are. ”

“ I see why this place is popular on social media for their food; it's delicious! Went with what was recommended as the top hits: burger (loved) the Portuguese bun definitely makes this burger stand out, French toast dessert + soup of ice cream, I'm not a huge sweets snob but this was quite good, I also got the deviled eggs per my mood, also a delicious fun pop before a big meal. Service was great and the space is elevated casual, which I liked! ”

“ Check out Swoony's during the holidays! Their decor is so festive and cute We were able to snag a last minute reservation for an early dinner We mostly came for the burger, but also got the clams casino and kale caesar salad. We all loved the kale salad! It was so cheesy but not too overpowering My friends also raved about the cocktails (especially the mezcal one), so I can't wait to come back and try it after our little bebe comes. The burger is more of a smash patty style and is quite simple with thousand island dressing and cheese. The bread is very unique! I read online that it was a portuguese style bread? It looks very similar to an english muffin, but definitely doesn't taste like one. It's pillowy and soft and I do wish they maybe toasted it for a slight crunch, but it didn't take away from the overall burger and was still delicious. I love that they serve it with real fries and not just potato chips or something else, like other gourmet burger restaurants. The fries actually reminded us of mcdonald's fries! We ended with the French toast for dessert, and while it was good, I don't think it was necessary. We went down a few streets to Brooklyn Pharmacy for ice cream, which I think is a better move for dessert ”

“ Swoonys is a cute cozy please which would make a perfect date night. Came here twice because the burger is a must. Also must try the goat cheese dip. Delicious ”

“ Came for the burger. Stayed for the vibes. Swoony's was such a fun experience. The burger-- where do I start? The bun soft and buttery but perfectly toasted. The patties were juicy and flavorful. Cheese and sauce the perfect ratio. It's just a damn good classic. Fries salty, crispy and simple. We also got the lobster orzo and nearly licked the bowl clean. The drinks were good too! Great service. Clean bathrooms (extra points for the burning candle) Dying to go back. ”