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Sweetwater Tavern and Grille, Chicago, IL

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille

4.6
4.6
1281 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
A vibrant bar and restaurant offering modern American food complemented by craft beer, seasonal cocktails, and an upbeat atmosphere. Sweetwater is the perfect destination for lunch, dinner, after-work drinks, and late night celebrating.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 698-7111
  • Website
    https://www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/sweetwater-tavern-and-grille-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Sweetwater is perfect for corporate or social events and large groups with our huge restaurant and private dining room. Our private and semi-private event space can hold up to 150 guests for parties, dinners and events.https://www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com/private-dining-event-space/
  • Location
    225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    N Michigan Ave & East South Water Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking available, multiple public and private parking garages within 2 blocks.
  • Public transit
    Michigan & South Water
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweetwater Tavern and Grille offers a vibrant atmosphere in downtown Chicago, perfect for sports watching with "so many TVs." Known for "great food" and "exceptional service," the menu caters to diverse tastes, from burgers to flatbread pizzas. Outdoor seating enhances the Michigan Ave experience, making it a "great lunch spot."

1,281 Reviews

  1. Phyllis

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Friendly service. We were seated immediately and next to the window facing Michigan Avenue where we could view the scene. The food was very good.

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  2. Colleen

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken sandwich was very thin and dry. Service was good

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  3. Annette

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter could be more attentive , we had to ask for water and cocktail refills. Appetizer fried pickles had to much breading in my opinion but was good. Poke bowl was excellent, my husband had salad but had too much dressing. And the lights, the lights over the table way to bright, it literally was hurting my eyesight.

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  4. Tammy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it there, food was wonderful, service was exceptional
    Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on December 6, 2024
    Tammy, we're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Sweetwater. Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you!

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  5. Jason

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our to go place when we come and staycation in Chicago. Food and drinks are always on par. Despite the numerous Vikings fans, the atmosphere was enjoyable. Wait staff are the best!
    Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on November 26, 2024
    Jason, we are happy to hear that despite the Vikings fans (😉), you still had a good time. We are honored to be you go-to restaurant and we look forward to your next visit. Cheers!

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was consistently good, but it was somewhat harder to hear people in my party talking due to the noise level.

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  7. Carrie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Save room for the dessert nachos!!! They were fantastic!
    Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on November 27, 2024
    Amen to that! Thanks for dining with us and leaving a review with such great advice.😉

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  8. Patrick

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively place with great food- met here with adult son and we had a great dinner with great service!

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  9. Bubba

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I work remote so I needed a place that would impress my team from the home office when I went to visit. This was EXACTLY what I was looking/hoping for!! We all found something that we liked on the menu - WIN! Some were able to take home leftovers for a second meal - WIN!! We were on a time crunch and got in and out in plenty of time - SUPER WIN!! And we all left knowing each other a little better. Ahhhhh! The sweetest win of them all.
    Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on November 21, 2024
    We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to keep welcoming you back whenever you want to join us! Cheers!

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  10. Mary

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very, very loud. We were fortunate that we were seated in a private dining area with a few others. Despite the fact that we did have a reservation, there was no room in the main dining room apparently. Turned out that was good if we wanted to talk. Service was excellent, friendly and prompt!! Very tasty, but very greasy burger for one diner. In my opinion too much spicy food, including the fries.

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FAQs

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 698-7111.

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1281 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 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sweetwater Tavern and Grille

225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Michigan Ave & East South Water Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking available, multiple public and private parking garages within 2 blocks.
  • Public transit
    Michigan & South Water
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 698-7111
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/sweetwater-tavern-and-grille-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Sweetwater is perfect for corporate or social events and large groups with our huge restaurant and private dining room. Our private and semi-private event space can hold up to 150 guests for parties, dinners and events.https://www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com/private-dining-event-space/
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