SweetWaters on the River

Name: SweetWaters on the River
Address: 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR, United States, 97401-2215
Telephone: (541) 743-1000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

78 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Join us in celebrating panoramic view of Eugene’s Willamette River with an expertly crafted menu of contemporary Pacific Northwest fare. Our beautifully designed dining rooms, private event spaces and riverside deck are the perfect setting to enjoy our fresh and seasonal menu proudly composed of locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(541) 743-1000
Website
http://www.sweetwatersontheriver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alfredo Van Nortwick

Location
1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215
Neighbourhood
Eugene
Cross Street
Valley River Way
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Great for outdoor dining
Eugene
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SweetWaters on the River offers a stunning riverside view and a beautifully remodeled dining space. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing service," highlighting dishes like scallops and wild mushroom pasta. However, service can be "slow" at times, and menu options might be limited. The ambiance and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem."

78 Reviews

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Greg
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Karen
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were there on Christmas Eve at 6 pm, so it was busy. Beamer was our server, and she was great. Sweet, efficient and funny. We were not rushed. The only complain I had was that the food was not hot when it came out. We had prime rib with brussel sprouts and potatoes. The food tasted good it just wasn't hot enough.
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Gabi
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dining experience for the whole family. Everything was superior: the food, the staff, the ambiance! Great choice for dining in Eugene!!
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ROBERT
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most beautiful restaurant river view in all of Lane County. Wonderful menu with unique appetizers, beautifully presented entrees, and amazingly wonderful flavors!
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Pamela
Portland
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to go to Sweetwaters often and were so sorry when it closed due to a fire. Once it reopened we were eager to see the changes. We had weekend brunch and the space was beautifully redesigned-familiar but freshened up and so comfortable. Still a wonderful view of the river. The food on offer was varied and excellent, prepared exactly as specified. I had eggs, chicken sausage and rye toast, while my companion had the fish and chips. There were 3 large portions of fish and the french fries were perfect and crispy. The ambiance (during one of the busiest shopping days of the year!) was peaceful, unhurried and such a relief from the hectic mall next door. Food was a reasonable price, especially for such quality and excellent service.
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Peter
VIP
Portland
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very happy to find out they serve breakfast here. Good selection and very good food.
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Peter
VIP
Portland
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food, service, ambiance was all good. The room temperature (even away from the large windows) was to cool for comfort without wearing a coat. Also, the entrees came out at different times which is less than ideal. Maybe just an off night.
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Summer
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best anniversary dinner here! Food was amazing from beginning to end, our server Izzy was unbelievable!! The remodel is impressive river views from everywhere. We had the crab dip and pork belly for appetizers the sea bass and pork chop for dinner and then he surprised us with dessert!! Perfect experience highly recommended!!
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James
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The server forgot our drinks for over 20 minutes and had to be reminded. The food for the price was tasteless without any flavor. The appetizers that were supposed to be hot coming out were lukewarm at best. Had very hopes for this restaurant and was greatly disappointed.
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Angela
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Emmalee was amazing! She really made our time special.
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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.2 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Valley River Way
Neighbourhood
Eugene
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alfredo Van Nortwick
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sweetwatersontheriver.com/
Phone number
(541) 743-1000

SweetWaters on the River

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What 78 people are saying

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