I've sat on this review for a week trying to decide if I wanted to share a not-so-flattering experience. However, if there is a chance that Swifty's management may read this, along with fellow diners, it may be helpful for the future. The overall experience, food, and service was good. Clearly, this place and its 2 sister locations know how to be successful. But what we experienced could either be because a rogue chef or location manager is trying to cut corners - or - it could be the philosophy of the company to try and nickel-and-dime the customer to reduce costs and take advantage of those who won't notice. My boys and I ordered 20 wings to start, my oldest had a burger to follow, and my younger really wanted to focus on wings, so only ordered fries. I had the. Cheeseburger wrap with onion rings and coleslaw. Wings: crispy, tasty, and really good blue cheese. BUT...when they came to the table, the baskets looked light. So... WE COUNTED THEM. ONLY 17. My (as the menu clearly states) "half pound burger in a wrap" was probably 1/4 of a pound light. Wait til you see the photo. So, all the good service and reasonably good food was ruined by Swifty's trying to either take advantage of customers incrementally hundreds of times a day (order by order) - or - they have a location chef and manager who tolerate food leaving their kitchen that is not as advertised or up to the standard which allowed them to open 3 locations. It's one or the other. Will we be back? I don't know. We really wanted this to be great. We live in the Northwest Corner of CT, my son goes to college in Rochester, this location is literally (to the mile) half-way between. We make the trip weekly due to his athletics schedule. We wanted to be regulars. Will probably look elsewhere next time. 2 stars for the front of the house service. It was excellent. And the blue cheese dressing. It was fantastic. If you go - count your wings and make sure what the menu says is on your plate. read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Embarrassing half pound cheeseburger wrap. I'm holding it with only 2 fingers. It's not even an appetizer portion. - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

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My reuben sandwich was absolutely fantastic and prepared them like I have not had in a very long time. Even though this is a particle food is very fantastic if you're looking for something to eat as well. You have to stop by this place if you're in the Utica area. Services incredibly friendly and they get you exactly what you want. Food quality is incredible as well so you get double the dining pleasure read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Fresh fried haddock plus fries and a side of macaroni salad - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

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We went to Swifty's for an early dinner on a Monday night and had no issue getting a table. It was nice and quiet and not too busy. I ordered the fried haddock sandwich and thought it was fine; my biggest complaint about it was that the bun was way too big. My dining companion got the Santa Fe wrap and enjoyed it. I also got the coleslaw but would recommend fries over that. Overall, entrees were fine but ordering the buffalo chicken rolls as an appetizer is a MUST! They were phenomenal and I already want them again. Service was quick and friendly. I'd go there again to enjoy happy hour with some apps for sure! read more

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Pre wedding drink we had fun cool staff great place to hang out good prices wish I could have indulged in a snack . read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

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Sat at the bar at 3 in the afternoon. Restaurant was essentially empty. Order a beer and a burger medium rare. The bartender gave he the beer and hit I. Her phone. After 20 minutes I started to worry, and she was still on her phone. I finished my beer and asked about my burger. "OH" and she ran back and brought it to me. The top bun was a rock from the heat lamp, and the bottom bun was soaked with juice and bbq sauce, as well as the fries. I cut the burger in half to reveal a well done hockey puck. I refused the burger and wasn't waiting for them to mess something wise up so I just took the check. $6 FOR A UTUCA CLUB???? Hell no I'm not going back to this place. If you have bad food, poor service, and extremely high prices for local beer I just don't see the draw read more

It's a cute pub with good food and fun vibes. It would be a fun place to watch a game. Our waiter was awesome, it was like we had our own stand up comedian who was a foodie! He was a great help with making decisions. I had the Irish Onion Soup that was delicious and my salad was equally delicious. We had a wonderful lunch! read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Irish Onion Soup - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

Came in asked for table for two we were sat all the way tucked by bar alone, bar was busy but our beer came Out so fast we were like great perfect service nope we sat down at 1:56 first beer came out at 2pm it's currently 245 and still have not been asked to take my Order. Pretty crappy as we came from out of town CT to be exact. We understand bar was busy but dangggg could someone have taken our order we ended up cashing out for our two beers and leaving. Most likely won't return when back in town unfortunately Ambiance was great service not so much maybe cause we are from Out of town and bar seemed to be filled with regulars who were attended to. read more

Polite staff, fast service, nice setting, quiet and clean. They forgot our chicken wing dip but politely and quickly got it right out. Food taste very good, prices are average, like I say, you get what you pay for! Will return!!!! read more

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First time visit. We were on the bar side of this bar/restaurant venue. About 8 people at the bar and we (2) were the only people at a table. After 10 or so minutes I went to the bartender to order beers as we had not yet been approached. I then told her we were ready to order food. We ordered a sausage/mushroom pizza and after a few minutes she returned to tell that they were out of sausage. Huh! We subbed ham and the pizza arrived 10-15 minutes later. Then, we had to ask for plates, silverware and napkins. Probably our fault for not asking for them when ordering the pizza. Pizza was ok, not great for sure, and not hot. Fair food and lousy service is a bad combination. We aren't local so there was no chance of us coming back anyway. Tonight's experience would've clinched it if otherwise. read more

Left another view on my other profile so thought I would make sure I got this here as well. We were in town staying in Utica for a trip to Cooperstown tomorrow (we didn't reall know quite how far it was). four of us had great burgers, rueben sandwhich and shepards pie, all very good. The taco salad was huge and well liked. The beer selection is pretty good with lots on tap and the wine list while a bit limited is very reasonable, not too many places have $30 bottles. If you in Utica check this place out the service was really good. read more

Skip it. There have to be better choices. Coworker and I looking for a friendly bar to grab a couple of nightcaps. There were 6-8 people there. 5 minutes into beverage, music cranked to "10". R&B/Dance flavor. Pretty sure employees were trying to run all out. Worked for us. Terribly managed. Hard pass. read more

Our lunch was excellent- service was a bit slow - nice layout and good selection of choices from salad to burgers. We would go there again.

An unassuming but go to casual bar/restaurant in Utica. We were in town visiting for a hockey game and decided to check Swifty's before the game and after. My friends and I ordered cocktails, beers, fries, mozz sticks, pizza and salad. The pizza wasn't the best but for drinking it made do, the rest of the food was pretty good and the drinks were 8/10. We saw plenty of locals and the space was ample for those looking to dine or "party". Service was generally friendly and attentive. Overall I would recommend this spot! read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Baileys, grand marnier, amaretto - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

Stopped in for lunch on Sunday and had a great time! The bartender was friendly and on point with service. The food portions were hearty and delicious. It's a very laid back and chill spot to stop by and hang out if you're in the area. Adding Swifty's to our list of "go-to" places for when we are back in town! read more

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Cool spot near the Stanley theatre. Friendly and attentive bartenders, seemed clean. French dip was very simple and perfectly executed. Would definitely recommend the French dip even if you aren't a fan of French people, the fries are good too. Also really good wings and homemade blue cheese. read more

My wife and I ate here this evening. I had a Cobb salad, my wife had grilled salmon. Ally S was our server. The Cobb salad was well prepared with grilled chicken instead of deli meats. The salmon arrived hot with rice, green beans and a side salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly, hot but not overcooked. We are only traveling through today but this restaurant was a find. read more

Food always tastes good! They have gluten free options so you can eat a burger or sandwich (big plus!) Service is always prompt and servers are kind. It's a pub so there is probably noise coming from the bar, but nothing crazy or concerning. read more

Ordered a fish and chips to go for pick up. The service was really friendly when I picked up. Restaurant looks clean and big. Fish and chips is not the best to go item because it inevitably gets a little soggy on the way home. It was really great tasting though and I would order it again! read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

I've eaten here in the past and it's always been very good. The last time I ate here, my food was pretty salty, and each person in my party of 6 had something wrong with their order. Some things weren't worth the hassle to mention, but other issues were brought to the attention of the waitress and it was corrected. I'm hoping this was a random occurrence as I've always been happy with Swifty's. read more

Came in for lunch with a group of friends and thought it was really good. The service was top notch with our server having a good knowledge of both the food and drink menus. The food was really good as well. Nice place. They specialize in pizza and a cool and varied sandwich menu. The one drawback about their location is that it's right on Genesee St in Utica so while they have outdoor seating - you're seeing and hearing cars go by. I would recommend with the warning that outdoor seating probably isn't that great of an option. read more

perfect place to grab a burger and watch some games. nice beer selection. delicious food. what more could you ask for? ps. this is not a Taylor Swift theme bar read more

Food was good. And the table service was very nice. We enjoyed a very nice Father's Day lunch there

upon arriving I wasn't greeted by anybody wasn't sure what to do or where to go. I had to find somebody, but that was very minor to me at the end of the day. The service I did receive from the waitress was good....EXCELLENT FOOD Presentation was nice. Steak was definitely cooked to my specifications. Atmosphere was pretty nice honestly not overcrowded and busy at that moment when I attended for me that was OK definitely recommend 10 out of 10. read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

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Every time I go, their pizza never ever disappoints!! This last time, I got red and ricotta sauce cheese pizza with jalapeños and onions. They made a mistake and put fried onions instead of red onions, and comped us for the drinks and gave a side of red onions! It was very nice of them. They also have a whole bunch of dips to try matching spicy mayo for me since they didn't have that. I would give the waiter a 10/10 for all he did this time. Ambiance is always great, very casual and homey feeling. Great to catch up for pizza and beer for sure!! read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Half red sauce and half ricotta sauce topped with cheese, jalapeños, fried onions. Beer and fries on the side, not pictured! - New American Near Me - Utica, New York

Surprisingly incredible. I was Utica and wanted something to eat before nightfall. I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and we're considering it's a sports bar. Wow! Everything hit the spot, including the bread that came with the eggplant parmigiana. The mushroom and arugula wrap was also perfect. I'll be back. read more

The staff was wonderful and the food was even better ! If you're visiting or passing through Utica, NY give this place a try! We are so glad we picked this spot for lunch. Very spacious, everything was clean and efficient, the staff was friendly and helpful, the food exceeded our expectations. We tried Jack burger and added mushrooms, the Irish nachos with pork (perfect addition), the "greens" were delicious and very different from what we are used to down south (a little spicy, the perfect amount for me). Our children had chicken fingers (not very good, but kid approved) and the quesadilla.. which we all tried and loved. read more

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Friday 8/31/2022 Friday 8/31/2022 My wife and I were in Utica for the Norman Rockwell exhibit at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. A women at the gift shop recommended Swifty's. It was a just a short walk from the museum. We love burgers and decided to order a grilled burger on a toasted Brioche roll with lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion. I had the sweet potato fries and my wife had the onions rings. Excellent!!! I had an Octoberfest lager. it wasn't the Genesee. My wife had the Smithwick's Irish Red. Both excellent. An easy 5 star rating. The food and service were excellent! read more

Swifty's is easily one of my favorite places to go for drinks and food in Utica. They never disappoint here!! They have outdoor seating, a full bar, and a great menu with so many options. Some of my favorite things to get here are: For appetizers: The Buffalo chicken wing dip, buffalo chicken rolls, sweet potato fries, and Irish nachos!! All amazing. Meals: I've had the Reuben sandwich, crab cakes, and salads. But the best thing to get here is a burger. They're amazing. I always get the burger with mushrooms and red peppers on it. It's just too good. The burgers are ginormous and come with a side of your choice. I always get sweet potato fries because they are bomb. The food is always great and the service is fast and friendly. They have a good cocktail list too. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Another Yelp suggestion Had a superb burger and a " cheese steak " Excellent and the service was spot on Highly recommend read more

I had flown into Utica from the west coast the day before, and I hadn't eaten much in the past 24 hours. I was ravenous, and while my rental EV was charging out behind Munson Williams Proctor Museum, I grabbed my phone to look for a place nearby to eat. Almost immediately, Swifty's came up. An easy five-minute walk later, and I was there. It was a Sunday, it was fall, and a Bills game was playing on every screen. Ordered a burger and a beer (many choices for both)... and had an amazing experience. Yes, I was starving, but that burger ranks with the best I've ever eaten: a half-pound of beef, bacon, onion rings AND grilled onions, tomato, lettuce... stacked tall. Hand-cut fries on the side, which I liberally doused with malt vinegar. The woman tending bar was friendly without being intrusive, the game was engaging, and for the first time in 24 hours I finally relaxed. Highly recommended. read more

Upon arrival we were greeted by the hostess and we're given the option to choose our seating. We choose to sit outdoors and the service from that point on only elevated. Waitress was very polite and attentive in between running from here tables inside to our table sitting outside. Food was typical bar fare nothing extraordinary. But, give them a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

Ruben with coleslaw vice sauerkraut was excellent and other diners said they wished they c ould try everything on the great menu and my wife an i agree read more

Good pub college vibe food was very good prices were very good . Service was quick , had the Irish onion soup and the Reuben very tasty

Let down. Went to Swifty's for a quick dinner, didn't feel like a burger, ordered chicken tenders as an alternative - so lame. Have you eaten McNuggets? Those are better. and cheaper. The chicken tenders I was served were finger shaped frozen mechanically separated meat product. So disappointing I couldn't even finish them. Granted it is a bar and I was expecting bar food, but these were such a low quality product management should be ashamed to serve them. I've had a burger at the Delmar location and enjoyed it. Service was friendly at both places. Atmosphere good. Just don't order the tenders. read more

We stopped on our way home from Canada. We enjoyed sitting outside in their front area. Inside looked cozy and fun. Our server was pleasant and helpful. Food was good and reasonable. Would stop again ! read more

We stopped in for lunch. We were seated immediately, server was attentive and took our orders quickly. Food was AWESOME! Everyone was friendly and efficient. Definitely recommend and will be returning! read more

Had lunch there today. Played a couple songs on juke box. The girl bartending, said who played this crap and turned the songs off . Not very professional of her read more

My husband and I love this place. Great waitresses, great food. My kids came from out of town. We took them twice to Swifty's. They love it there !!!! read more

Went in with my daughters for dinner before an event. The staff was very friendly, the kids meals were fairly typical. The steak salad was very underwhelming, for around $18 you received an ordinary salad with a small piece of low quality, gristley meat that was hard to cut through and even harder to eat. Could just be a sign of the times with higher costs & lower quality but disappointing none the less. read more

My wife and 2 girls decided to go there, I didn't have much expectations since it was our 3rd Utica Pub in 3 weeks, we were all impressed with their food and happy that all 4 of us really enjoyed our meal, only a few times that has happened! We will be going there regularly now! My wife and daughter had the fish and chips , my other daughter had the hangover burger and I had the Shepherds pie. Although delicious, we are looking forward to trying more of the menu! read more

Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Fish & Chips, Hangover Burger - New American Near Me - Utica, New York