Innovative American comfort food with standout seafood & a highly debated, must-try burger.
This Brooklyn eatery offers a compelling take on American comfort classics with a refined, innovative twist. Reviewers rave about standout dishes like the Lobster Orzo and Dorade, often described as among the city's best seafood. While the burger receives mixed reviews, it's also been hailed as a top-tier option, with some even comparing it to other city favorites.
The restaurant offers a menu of American comfort food with innovative touches. Highly recommended dishes include the Lobster Orzo and Dorade, which have been described as some of the best seafood in the city. The burger is a polarizing item, with some diners finding it to be excellent and comparable to other top burgers in NYC, while others consider it overpriced or not to their taste. Frozen fries have also been a point of criticism for some.
"The Lobster Orzo and Dorade are highly recommended seafood dishes, with the burger also being a significant point of discussion and recommendation for some."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the food, with many praising the seafood and the unique twists on comfort classics. While the burger is a point of contention for some, it's also frequently cited as exceptional.
Important Note
Some diners found the burger to be overpriced, and there are criticisms regarding the fries being frozen.
"This user lists Swoony's and Sugarfish as frequently visited restaurants."
Positive"This commenter recommends Swooneys and Hearth for lunch burgers, in addition to Peter Luger."
Positive"The original poster expressed a strong liking for the wedge salad at Swoonys."
Positive"Swoonys was recommended for having a good lobster orzo. However, the restaurant was later deemed unsuitable due to the user's date having a shellfish allergy."
Neutral"The commenter suggests the OP (who loved the Gramercy Tavern burger) should try the burger at Swoony's, implying it is a comparable or noteworthy option."
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