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Unbeatable Willamette River Dining - SweetWaters on the River, Eugene, OR

SweetWaters on the River

4.1
4.1
127 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Van Nortwick
  • Area
    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 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Eugene

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SweetWaters on the River offers a beautiful riverside dining experience, featuring a newly remodeled interior and stunning views of the Willamette River. Highlights include "excellent food," "amazing service," and a "lovely setting." Patrons appreciate the creative menu and attentive staff, despite occasional service delays. Overall, it's a delightful spot for dining in Eugene.
127 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    Portland4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a very pretty restaurant and we could enjoy watching the river from our table. However, the service was horrible. It took more than an hour for us to be served dinner. That's bad!

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  2. Courtney

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away, our service was quick and polite. We ordered a steak (cooked perfect) and I had a chop salad with salmon. The app was their crab dip - which was just fine, I didn't love the flavor. The view is the best part! All but the crab dip was great. Would definitely go back.

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  3. Cecil

    Portland1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have tried Sweet Waters two different times and have been disappointed both times. Service was extremely slow, and food was not great. I recently took her there for her birthday. It was not very busy, and it took us 45 minutes to receive our food. Four servers working and people that came in after we finished our drink got their food before we did. We will not be trying it again.

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  4. Jim

    Puerto Vallarta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is wonderful to have Sweetwaters open again. Great ambience, food and service! View is great as well.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised by the neely remodel restaurant. Still the lovely view, with a new vibe. Our steaks were tender and perfectly cooked. My chopped salad was outstanding, and would stand as a satisfactory lunch on its own. I am glad there is another place to eat with friends, or have a date night out.

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  6. Phil

    Orlando15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First time. We were seated about 20 mins after our reservation time. It then took another 20.mins to get a drink order. The place didn't seem that busy, a large group had just left. Service felt chaotic, although to food was good. Will give another try.

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  7. Hannah

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food great ambience, river view is great

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  8. Corey

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fabulous evening at SweetWaters on the River with a lovely friend of mine I was in town visiting. We had an amazing experience with delicious food (clams, pork belly, pasta, and steak) in a lovely setting, with amazing service (thanks Jeremy)! Jason was a delightful host, checking on us and ensuring our evening was magical. He made sure we were well taken care of. Drinks were yum! Would absolutely come back!

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  9. David

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. The person who showed us to our table was rude. Service was slow. Lots of excuses given. Food was ok enough. The rolls were excellent. It was busy so I can understand why things were slow, but hard to start out when the greater was not pleasant. By the way, the remodel of the restaurant and lobby area is nicely done.

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  10. lucspa

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Sweetwaters. The food was delicious and we had outstanding service. We will definitely visit again, we live in Eugene.

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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.1 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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
  • Area
    Eugene
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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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