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SweetWaters on the River

4.2
4.2
81 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 81 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 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."

81 Reviews

  1. Juliet

    Portland

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The newly-renovated restaurant has been pleasantly decorated and the service staff was attentive. However, we felt that the food options could have more flavors. My sea bass portion was a good size, but the risotto was fairly bland.

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  2. Carter

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the openness and well lit dining area now. Food was great as was our server

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  3. Greg

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  4. Karen

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  5. Fran

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at SweetWaters. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We are locals and dine at SweetWaters often, and will continue to do so in 2025. Thank you for a lovely holiday memory!

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  6. Gabi

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  7. ROBERT

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  8. Pamela

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.2 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for SweetWaters on the River

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Valley River Way
  • Neighborhood
    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
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