Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise in New Hartford serving fresh, made-to-order Southwest fare. The brand is known for its friendly greeting, Welcome to Moe’s!, which staff call out as guests walk through the door. The chain calls itself fun and engaging, and the casual setup is built around quick service.

Fast-casual means ordering at the counter and watching the meal come together in front of the customer, a handy format for lunch breaks and quick dinners. New Hartford is just southwest of Utica, and the restaurant is featured by Oneida County Tourism.

What to Know

• It is a fast-casual franchise with made-to-order Southwest and Mexican-style food.
• Meals are prepared fresh to order while customers wait.
• The staff traditionally greets arriving guests with a call of Welcome to Moe’s.
• New Hartford is a short drive from downtown Utica.
• Oneida County Tourism, the county’s visitor office, features the restaurant.