Sway Thai - Austin

Name: Sway Thai - Austin
Address: 3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX, United States, 78746
Telephone: (512) 326-1999
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1092 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.

Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.

Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Website
http://swaythai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Frank Harris
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Location
3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sway Thai in Austin offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests love the unique, modern twist on traditional Thai dishes. Highlights include the pad Thai, son in law pork shoulder, and cocktails. The ambiance is vibrant, though sometimes "a little loud," making it perfect for lively gatherings.

1,092 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
Austin
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had gone for the first time on New Year's Eve, and it was an amazing experience, went back last night and our service was incredibly slow, we were without drinks for the first 20 minutes we were there and then after our first drink without drinks for another 30 minutes, and even though they had tables that were pretty open, they put us at a packed table, which is kind of awkward when you are looking for a romantic date night with the way they have the restaurant set up with big square tables with bench seating.
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Adam
Minneapolis
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Oysters were inedible Service was rude Food has gone way downhill for the past 15-20 visits Sad turn for this place
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Jordan
Austin
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food here is amazing which is why I keep coming back but the service is terrible. We had to flag our waiter down multiple times and even had to ask other people for drinks. The Tom kha gai soup is literally the best thing in the entire world. Again, the food is fantastic and the only reason I come back but be prepared for terrible service.
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Ramya
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried all veg and vegan option. Food and drinks were flavourful. Service was top notch. Perfect place to celebrate special days
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Holly
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved this restaurant. My only negative was the noise inside. We were a 3 generation party of four who wanted to enjoy limited time together. The table configurations and energy level inside would’ve that hard We ate on the patio which was just great and we had a wonderful time.
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Jonas
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at Sway and it was amazing! We got the salt and pepper calamari for starters and the 2 pound red snapper…. It was sooooo good! The Emperor cocktail was to die for, smoothest bourbon I’ve ever had. The espresso martini is a must if you like dessert drinks. The Manager is super friendly and explains everything really well. We will definitely be going back
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Georgia
Austin
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pricey but i would say Sway is the best Thai restaurant in Texas.
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Erin
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place! Nice finding a delicious meal a little bit outside the city. Fun date night spot for sure! Feels very upscale for decent pricing.
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Jennifer
VIP
Austin
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my goodness, this is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Austin, every dish was absolutely phenomenal!!
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Mason
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience at Sway was tasty and pleasant. It was different from traditional Thai fare, but in ways that were deliciously memorable.
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FAQs

Sway Thai - Austin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sway Thai - Austin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 326-1999.

Sway Thai - Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1092 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Additional information

Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Frank Harris
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://swaythai.com/
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Sway Thai - Austin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sway Thai - Austin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sway Thai - Austin restaurant rated?

Is Sway Thai - Austin currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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