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SouthWest NY - Permanently Closed

3.8
3.8
269 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest
Permanently Closed - A warm and inviting oasis in Battery Park City, SouthWest NY is 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 restaurant blends modern SouthWestern design with sleek industrial elements. Features are huge skylights, a 10 foot long metal fireplace, and the use of reclaimed wood throughout the bar and dining areas.

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 our 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. Be sure to also stop in at the Black Hound Bar, adjacent to Southwest NY, for an exquisitely crafted cocktail in a handsome setting.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Southwest, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 12:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 945-0528

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Catering

    We offer a full range of catering options: buffet stations, pre fixe menus, platters, passed hors d'oeuvres, etc. We offer off-premise catering for groups of all sizes. Please visit our web site to view our catering platters, or contact us for additional information.

  • Private party facilities

    Fireside dining, outdoor patio seating and private rooms all add up to make Southwest NY the perfect choice for your next event.

  • Private party contact

    Pat Thornton: (877) 391-3041

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Cross street

    Albany Street

  • Parking details

    The Gateway Garage is located on 345 South End Ave.

  • Public transit

    A, 2 & 3 trains to Chambers Street, E train to Vesey Street, 4 & 5 trains to Fulton Street, 1 & R trains to Rector Street, NJ Path trains to WTC, and the NJ ferries to WFC.

  • Entertainment

    SouthWest NY features TVs at the bar

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. MargaretC

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great ! Came after leaving Statue of Liberty on our way to World Trade Center. Highly recommend the chips and salsa and the Tortilla soup .. was amazing and the enchiladas were great !
  2. Carlitos

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all around. Will be back often!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Inactiveville

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2016

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Hadn't been in years but thought I'd try it for an end-of-year work lunch for my team. Our server was nice but not very attentive. This was a mystery as the restaurant was empty. The guac was bland - lacking salt, spice, or any seasoning for that matter. Bad guac is a cardinal sin for a Mexican restaurant in NYC (especially for one as expensive as SouthWest) so a very disappointing way to start off the meal. In hindsight, I should have asked for my money back on that dish. Fortunately the entrees were better. I had the pulled chicken tacos which were really delicious. My colleague had a shrimp fajita which he said was terrific and my other colleague had a salad which looked basic. Aside from the guac, the food was good but at $75, the overall meal was an awful value, especially for lunch where you expect to eat for $15 person. I wouldn't go back on my own dime.
  4. outlawpete

    Naples

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent, and served piping hot! The staff was very good, but did bring the sweet potato fries with the appetizer after explicitly asking when it should be brought and being told to bring with the entrée. An entrée listed as being accompanied by rice came instead with faro, which has gluten. Changes like that should be disclosed. However, the positives outweighed negatives...octopus appetizer was delicious.
  5. KHMM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always delicious and fresh when dining here. Lunch Options are perfect portion.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was so nice and took all our orders! I went with a party of 4 for a co-works lunch. The food came out quickly and it was super delicious!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2016

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    After seeing the Statue of Liberty, we booked a restaurant that was within walking distance of Battery Park. We had a salmon ceasar salad and the Thanksgiving dinner. Both were good, not amazing. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. Overall, it was a nice experience.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2016

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Super noisy and food was mediocre at best. Looked like the bar was hopping and lots of large parties. If you don't care so much about food and you plan on being the noisiest people in the place -- this restaurant could be for you.
  9. maggie

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We went for brunch and found the menu much better than the standard brunch menu, although it included usual brunch options. Service was very attentive without being too much, the drinks were excellent and the food very tasty. Brunch for three, including alcohol, tax and tip was close to $100 so not a cheap meal but the food was well above the ordinary.
  10. MaJo

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2016

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Nice drinks although it contained some undissolved suger. Extremely dry chicken served with Ceasar sallad. No dressing. Santa fee quesidillas rather tasteless.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Slow service
  12. Theaterlover

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Only one of our dishes was tasty: the octopus. The guacamole and chips were probably the most disappointing: the chips were horribly bland and stale, and the "guacamole" was like a big piece of avocado with no seasoning. The same for the quinoa salad.
  13. VictorD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice setting both inside and out in a beautiful neighborhood in Battery Park City with a friendly, attentive staff serving well prepared southwestern food at a reasonable price. I go there whenever I'm near that area.
  14. CathyC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ran one hour late. I called and the hostess was very accommodating. Sat us right away. Servers were very good. Food was very good. Easy place to enjoy dinner with friends
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best margaritas in BPC. The improvement of the food menu made the new dishes delectable as heaven.
  16. Andy

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    i came here to drink during my lunch at work. sometimes you just need the liquid drug to get you through the day of having to do things you'd rather not do but still get paid for. but thats not why i came here. i came here to drink during my lunch at work with an ex-colleague and catch up. we sat at the bar. so service was understandably quite good. we had a small plate to share and one drink apiece. working in some of the companies around that location doesn't mean you can afford to eat around that location. but in other instances i've been there, the mussels are good to share. tacos are good but i feel are overpriced as i can usually eat about 6 of them and only get 2. i think i need to diet.
  17. AlexandraC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Loved it! Planned a goodbye lunch for a co-worker here and the food is just phenomenal! The service was awesome and accommodating when we asked to all me seat at one table they moved stuff around so it would work for us :) I hope to come back Thanks! Alex
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Southwest always does a great job. Excellent drinks and decent food, reasonably priced and friendly service!
  19. REINALDOF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The pull pork quesadilla was really good and the grilled baja style fish was good. They have strawberry daiquiri!My wife loved the cotton candy for dessert. Outdoor seating in the front of the restaurant.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, fast and patient service. Our waiter Russell was top notch.
  21. LizT

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2016

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great food. Great location. Great value. Slow service.
  22. msweet

    Miami

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent Mexican food, fast service in a great Battery Park location. Well worth many repeat visits.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pat, the MOD on several of our visits kept things moving smoothly and checked in on us several times. She does an excellent job of managing. Each visit we found the waitstaff to be excellent, friendly, accommodating, and very helpful. We had four separate occasions and they were profoundly tasty. The little cast iron potato pots keep the mashed potatoes perfectly hot throughout the entire meal. Excellent adult beverage choices. We have had dozens of swirls over the years.
  24. Natasha

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great as always. The service was also great.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great open air spot, good food, service just ehh. Would recommend for friends out, you can be a little loud and still enjoy.
  26. mjlally07

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Liked everything I ate. Shared small plate, Agua Chile de Camarón, with my son...very tasty. Fish tacos were exactly what I was hoping for and hit the spot. My son had Salmon for the second time in his life and said it was definitely better than first time around...he finished whole serving...I tried a bite and agree it had nice flavors. Wait staff worked seamlessly. Overall it was a very nice dining experience.
  27. BeatriceF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My son took me here for brunch on mother's Day. It was delicious! would come back.
  28. Foodie

    New York Area

    108 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2016

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Had the short rib tacos. The plate had 3 of the smallest tacos known to man. The meat was extremely fatty. $17 for almost no food.
  29. Foodie

    New York Area

    108 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The pulled pork quesadilla was very good, as were both the guacamole starters.
  30. Trini

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2016

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Food was not very good in my humble opinion. We ordered guacamole with chips, fish tacos, steak tacos , chicken tacos and quesadilla....food came out so fast it may me wonder if food was just ready before hand. Tacos had a funny taste and quesadillas were also not great. Our waitress was not very pleasant and she got one of entrees wrong.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a great restaurant where the locals seem to go. Not overly crowded or loud so the meal was enjoyable. They did not rush you out which is unusual for a New York restaurant on a Saturday night. If you find yourself in Battery Park or near the 9/11 memorial, take a short walk to experience this place.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Italy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good location, very convenient for the financial district. Good food with big portions. Service level very high. To try for sure.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The food was great and so was the service. Our group was always checked on by never felt like it was too much or too little
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the the fire place and the tranquil environment. T
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were impeccable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for lunch, dinner or drinks.
  36. skl822

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very accommodating for a large group; good attentive service
  37. Lunchtime

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We work right across the street in the World Financial Building. We come here all the time for our team lunch for special occasions (birthdays and holidays) and we always love it. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. The food is delicous and its always good for our group of 6 people.
  38. GatorDining

    Houston

    92 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2015

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The chips and salsa were Delilah, but the salad and "Mexican street corn" was bland. Service was slow.
  39. Yourebay

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Leon for great service!
  40. travelmom

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very Friendly staff! Food was great! Has a heated outdoor dining area. Wonderful location, right down from it is the water!

FAQs

SouthWest NY - Permanently Closed is rated 3.8 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for SouthWest NY - Permanently Closed

301 South End Ave., New York, NY 10280

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Albany Street

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 12:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Southwest, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    The Gateway Garage is located on 345 South End Ave.

  • Public transit

    A, 2 & 3 trains to Chambers Street, E train to Vesey Street, 4 & 5 trains to Fulton Street, 1 & R trains to Rector Street, NJ Path trains to WTC, and the NJ ferries to WFC.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Entertainment

    SouthWest NY features TVs at the bar

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 945-0528

  • Catering

    We offer a full range of catering options: buffet stations, pre fixe menus, platters, passed hors d'oeuvres, etc. We offer off-premise catering for groups of all sizes. Please visit our web site to view our catering platters, or contact us for additional information.

  • Private party facilities

    Fireside dining, outdoor patio seating and private rooms all add up to make Southwest NY the perfect choice for your next event.

  • Private party contact

    Pat Thornton: (877) 391-3041

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