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SouthWest NY
This neighborhood favorite has re-opened in its new home on South End Avenue, just a short block from the Hudson River Esplanade with views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and one block away from the World Trade Center. The massive renovation in the World Financial center caused South West NY to close its doors in the World Financial Center, but now guests can enjoy the new modernized space along with SouthWest's familiar warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere.
The menu highlights the bold, fresh flavors of contemporary South Western cuisine. Favorites include Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak, Cedar Planked Salmon and Rio Grande salad. The bar features SouthWest's signature Margaritas and 16 oz Mojitos, and over 35 tequilas,
Heat lamps on the outdoor patio and terrace allow outdoor dining in all but the chilliest weather.
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The menu highlights the bold, fresh flavors of contemporary South Western cuisine. Favorites include Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak, Cedar Planked Salmon and Rio Grande salad. The bar features SouthWest's signature Margaritas and 16 oz Mojitos, and over 35 tequilas,
Heat lamps on the outdoor patio and terrace allow outdoor dining in all but the chilliest weather.
37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(18)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
- great for lunch(15)
- good for groups(14)
- kid-friendly(12)
- great for brunch(9)
SouthWest NY Reviews List
Review 1 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Father's Day brunch under staffed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were five in our party, those who ordered eggs & salad enjoyed their meals while the folks who went for the french toast and pancakes were disappointed. The French toast was actually burned and had to be sent back and the pancakes, while generous in size & portion (3 GIANT) the were bone dry.
Our waitress was beautiful, sweet and attentive when she could be. She had to work the entire back side of the restaurant on her own which was frustrating considering their were two people working the door. If they were staffing up the door with hostesses expecting a crowd, why not have more staff serving?
Overall, it was a fair experience and I would give this restaurant another shot at getting it right."
Our waitress was beautiful, sweet and attentive when she could be. She had to work the entire back side of the restaurant on her own which was frustrating considering their were two people working the door. If they were staffing up the door with hostesses expecting a crowd, why not have more staff serving?
Overall, it was a fair experience and I would give this restaurant another shot at getting it right."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When we arrived at SouthWest - it seems the entire restaurant was sold out for a private party. We were taken to a beautiful private room! There were 6 of us and we were thrilled! The room was perfect. We had a wonderful time. As always - great food and service!! We could not have been happier!!"
Dined on 6/13/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visiting from Chicago and first time there. Nice impression, great food."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a working lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you work in Battery Park City, this is such a nice change from all the other food available in the area! Try the veggie burger on arepa, a refreshingly new dish."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 5 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Okay food but too expensive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Got seated right away. We ordered the shrimp tacos and the mahi mahi tacos. Both were good, but a little expensive considering all you got were 2 tacos. No sides, not even a small side salad. Plate just consisted of 2 tacos and at $16-$18, just seemed pricey. We also ordered the corn on the cob appetizer. It was $8. I asked the waitress how many pieces come in it, she said 3 or 4 pieces. But when we got the plate, it was actually just one piece of corn cut into 3 pieces. $8 for one corn? I love good food, and never mind spending, but this was overpriced."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
TOO NOISY
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was so noisy that we had to get our meal to go and take it home. This was annoying as we went to celebrate a birthday. Not sure I would go again due to the noise level and that kids were allowed to run all over the place. You could not even hear each other talking."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 7 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a good meal. We really enjoy coming here.
Great kids menu too!"
Great kids menu too!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not much without the view
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I booked at SWNY because I had been in years past when it was located right on the water with a spectacular view. The food was always acceptable, but it was the view and the atmosphere that made me want to come back. I didn't find any warning on the website that they had changed locations, so it was an unpleasant surprise.
Very lively atmosphere so not the best place for intimate conversation.
Food and cocktails were pretty good - I loved the mushroom and goat cheese quesadilla. Service was quick and courteous, and they were able to seat us outside without a wait."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 9 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always great food, service, and a great time!!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the cocktails were super Mohitos were our choice. great starters with 2 salsa's and quacomole! entrees excellent I had pulled pork quesidilla's' delish! and side of cream corn is a must. great portions but too bad no room for dessert. will need to return soon."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the old Bankers and Brokers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the old Bankers and Brokers Restaurant redone to Southwest.
Great food and great services. I would recomment!"
Great food and great services. I would recomment!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to 9-11 Memorial and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to 9-11 Memorial and it was the perfect spot to have lunch afterwards"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bravo!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is the first time we patronized the establishment since it moved from other location in World Financial Center. My entire party was very happy with the decor, waiting staff and food. We thought the food was very very good."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Satisfied' nice place :)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a good experience,a bit noisy but that was ok as it was lively , food wise everything was good except the appetizer which was a multi cheese type fondue with soft tortias - it was extremely salty in fact we couldn't eat more than a bite, other than that everything was good and the mango creme brûlée which I had reservations about before I ordered, thinking it would be too sweet was in fact amazing."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 15 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quiet on Saturday night Probably
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quiet on Saturday night
Probably very different weekday evenings"
Probably very different weekday evenings"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 16 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and service were good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were good. But, lunchtime crowd is loud. Not a great place to go if you are trying to have a business lunch."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
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Review 17 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food - Great Service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was disappointed that they have moved from the waterfront/water view to a new location around the corner...their old site was much more interesting, and open...this seemed a bit cramped...but, as always, the food was GREAT (and really, don't you want better food anyway??)...we also had someone needing gluten-free diet, and the chef was able to design one of the dishes to accomodate her needs...great food...!...great service...!..."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
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Review 18 for SouthWest NY
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great nachos and burgers.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great nachos and burgers. We will go back."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for SouthWest NY
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic