Sweetwater Tavern and Grille

4.6

1303 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 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
Neighborhood
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

Private dining

What 1,303 people are saying

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille offers a "fun, friendly experience" with attentive service and "delicious food." Known for its "great location" on Michigan Avenue, it's perfect for relaxing with friends or watching games. The expansive menu features standout dishes like the Sweetwater burger, wings, and craft beers, ensuring a memorable visit.

1,303 Reviews

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Bobby
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Our server barely checked on us, didn’t great us, and was making uncomfortable jokes at the end of our meal. We made the reservation for a birthday (and said as much when we made it) but neither the hostess nor the server acknowledged it.
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Kim
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was friendly and kind, table was comfortable and our salads were delicious and delivered Incredibly fast! Restaurant was a little loud but it also felt good to see so many dining out on a Tuesday! It’s all good!
Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on March 3, 2025
Kim, thanks for dining with us and taking the time to leave a glowing review. We're glad to hear the staff took great care of you and that you enjoyed your salads. We hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers!
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JacQuisha
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I first arrived I had to wait 5 minutes for someone to clean my table. I had to also ask my waitress for fresh lemons because the first batch was bad. The Chicago Hot Dogs for the appetizer was perfect! We also had the spinach artichoke dip which is our favorite! I had the Swiss avocado burger and it was made just how I like it! My friend had the fish and chips and it was cooked to perfection!
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Kristen
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice dinner out to celebrate a birthday. Food was great, and our server was friendly and attentive. Very nice!
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Kathy
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and service was excellent. Everyone was very nice and friendly.
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Steven VIP
Chicago187 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food has improved since the last time we ate there several years ago. If you prefer a quieter time to visit, mid afternoon was much quieter than if you have a later meal
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Nicole VIP
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We got a burger, nachos, and Thai sweet chili chicken. I think burger and nachos were decent, the Thai chicken was not very good. Way too much sauce and tasted like a sweet and sour rather than Thai. Rice was also not properly cooked.
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Darren VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there Super Bowl Sunday .. awesome service on a very busy time !
Sweetwater Tavern and GrilleResponded on February 18, 2025
Darren, thanks for watching the Super Bowl with us! We're glad to hear our team took good care of you during the game. Cheers!
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Matthew
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My first time to Sweet Water was good. Our server started off great,it took too long to settle up our bill ☹️
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Anthony
Chicago25 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect place on Michigan Ave for delicious bites
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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 1303 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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

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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
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 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/

Sweetwater Tavern and Grille

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About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Private dining

Private Dining Room

Main Dining Room

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What 1,303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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