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Sway Thai - Austin, West Lake Hills, TX

Sway Thai - Austin

4.5
4.5
1060 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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 &amp; full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free &amp; vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu &amp; 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    West Austin / Westlake
  • Parking details
    Sway has a free dedicated &#43; 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 1,060 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sway Thai in Austin offers an exceptional dining experience with "complex, intentional flavors" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "incredible" service. The restaurant's unique dishes, like the jungle curry and pad Thai, are highlights. Ideal for gatherings, the rooftop provides stunning views of Austin.

1,060 Reviews
  1. Michal Lauren

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Get the pork dumpling appetizer. It is so good! We sat on the rooftop overlooking downtown. So romantic!

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  2. Marilyn

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant patio. Server was nice, but didn't get too involved, or offer much info, we had to ask for a happy hour menu, etc. Food was delicious. We will return!

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  3. Perla

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Superb service and delicious food.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review! What did you have? What was your favorite?! Anything that wasn't your favorite that we could work on? Glad you came in to dine with us, see you next time. Nick Assistant General Manager

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  4. Morgan

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sway is the way! Just wish the cocktail lounge area were high tops so we could enjoy the view

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  5. Keith

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mains were great but appetizers were over cooked and brittle (calamari and dumplings).
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Keith, Thank you for the review. I'm sorry we missed the mark with your fried appetizers. These are two of my favorites for sure, so seeing them overcooked is a real shame. I will pass this information to the culinary team and we'll address it. Thank you for your honest feedback, it's our main tool for knowing what's working and what is not. When next you're in, get a hold of me and I'll make sure we get these apps on your table made right. Thanks again Nick Cvercko, Assistant General Manager

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  6. Chris

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were excellent. Ambience was great. Service was good. Unfortunately the food missed the mark, which was the part we were most looking forward to. Ordered Brussel sprouts and calamari to start. Brussel sprouts were good but the calamari was awful. Over-fried and cold when it hit the table, with way too much red chili flakes. Ordered Chicken Pad Thai and Tiger Cry steak dishes. Food took 45 minutes to come out. Tiger Cry arrived before Pad Thai. It was cooked well and tasted good but was ice cold as if it had been sitting up waiting to be run to our table for 15 minutes. Pad Thai came a full 10 minutes after that. All kinds of confusion with servers trying to drop other people's drinks and food to our table spot, and drop our drinks to other people. Really missed the mark. It's been open quite a while, so perhaps they were just having a bad night. We live in Dripping Springs so it's off the beaten path for us to go there. We wanted to like the place, but sadly we won't be back.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Chris! Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that the food and service didn't hit the mark. We strive daily to make sure we offer great food and exceptional service, and rely on critiques like this to focus on what needs further focus. We don't take for granted your commute to our restaurant. I'd be happy to get you back out here and get you some calamari and another dish or two on us to show you how great the food and service here is when executed correctly. Thank You, Nick Cvercko Assistant General Manager

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  7. Rebecca

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed with our experience at Sway. The other party at our shared table was obnoxious, at one point their fork flew in the air and landed in my lap. The service was slow and absent. The food was good.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Rebecca. I'm sorry your experience wasn't ideal. We're always happy to talk to disruptive guests and move other parties if those guests are too disruptive. If you ever come in with 2 people, I suggest our upstairs bar. Give us a call, even ask for me and we'll get you the best seat in the house which is a bit more isolated. We appreciate this and all feedback, and are always striving to be better and in this case more present and attentive. Thank you! Nick Cvercko, Assistant General Manager.

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  8. Taylor

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I typically have a really quick and attentive service experience at away and just felt like the kitchen and the staff was overwhelmed and understaffed compared to previous experiences
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Taylor! I'm sorry the service didn't hit the mark in your recent visit. I agree that our service is usually spot on, but as such we need to learn from these moments and fix them moving forward. Your feed back helps us pinpoint these moments and focus on them. Next time you're in, reach out to me and I'll make sure your service is a great on. Again, thank you. Nick Cvercko, Assistant General Manager

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  9. Sid

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great modern elevated Thai food. The service was excellent and the food was really well done. Definitely worth the price.

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  10. Roselee

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very salty and not delicious at all. Very disappointed in the food. We love Thai food and this was terrible.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Roselee I'm sorry our food missed the mark this evening. Thank you for your feeback. I'll review it with my culinary team. We strive to be better every day, so feedback like this helps us with that goal. We would love it if we could get you to come back in, and we can get you dishes that we stand by that we think you would like better. Just let me know personally that you're coming in, and I'll make sure to make it happen. Thank You Nick Cvercko, Assistant General Manager

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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 1060 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sway Thai - Austin

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 &#43; 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
  • Phone number
    (512) 326-1999
  • Catering
    Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off &amp; full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free &amp; vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu &amp; 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.
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