My favorite restaurant in Austin! You can't miss ordering anything on the menu. Always friendly and fast service. read more

sway thai - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great dinner, great atmosphere and great server (Mason). Food was delicious and in a lively environment.

Love this place! All the food is delicious and our server Dante was super personable and knowledgeable. We'll be back soon!

The food was exceptional. We ordered a few dishes to share and everything hit -- we love the pad Thai.. But the real standout of the night was our waiter, Keith. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and just an all-around warm presence. He made great recommendations and the kind of effortless service that makes a good dinner feel like a great one. My wife Laura and I left raving about him as much as the food. read more

My coworker brought us to Sway Thai. A unassuming place that you could miss from the street unless you knew about this place. A decent sized parking lot for guests. The do have some outside seating available but not during Summer, because of the heat. Otherwise, they have full service with heat lamps during the cooler months. But to really appreciate your dining experience, you have to dine inside. The interior is modern and simply decorated with dark oak large tables that makes eating in a large group feasible because you can communicate with one another better as opposed to long tables where if you are sitting on one side, you cannot hear the other person on the other end. A nice family-style dinner Jarrod took care of us. He was professional, attentive, and helpful. The staff members were also friendly and attentive, refilling water carafes, bringing out our entrees, and clearing and cleaning up our dirty dishes. Crispy Pork + Shrimp Shu Mai fermented black bean, kewpie mayo, red nahm jim (4/5). Mixed reviews on this. Most of us enjoy the flavor and the crispy crunchy outside. The dipping sauces were good. Salt + Pepper Calamari: fried squid, nahm prik pao aioli, fermented black bean, thai herbs, lemon (4/5). The golden fry had a nice crispiness to it. Pad Thai: wok fried rice noodles, egg, green bean, tamarind, lime, peanut, choose your protein - chicken (4/5). A good dish. Tiger Cry: char-grilled strip steak, red chili nahm jim, fresno chili, toasted rice, nahm prik pao, thai (4/5). Good beefy flavor. The sauces were delicious. whole market fish (gf) 2 pound crispy fried branzino, watermelon-chili vinegar, green nahm Jim, pear salad, ssam set (4/5). This was the group's favorite. Khao Soi: confit duck, mustard greens, egg noodles, guajillo, coconut milk (4/5). This had more of a red curry flavor than our other dish. Green Curry: roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, roasted vegetables, pablo, serrano (3.5/5). Drunken Noodles: shrimp, rice noodles, soy stir-fry sauce, egg, bell pepper, Gai lan, crispy garlic (4/5). Panang Short Rib Curry: confit short rib, fingerling potatoes, pecan coconut butter, charred green onion (4/5). The flavor was not red curry, but more of a stew flavor. Thai Iced Coffee: Cafe du monde, full cream condensed milk (3/5). This didn't have the correct thai coffee taste. It tasted like plain ice coffee. A very enjoyable meal of inspired Thai Fusion. Though, if you are looking for authentic thai flavor, this is not the place. Support your local business. read more

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I do not know how I could have managed to living in Austin for so long and not know about Sway Thai restaurant. It is located on Bee Caves Road in Westlake. Yesterday, I was invited there for a birthday party and had an amazing dining experience that feels both elevated and inviting. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone...warm, rustic and retreat-like. Think macramé, wood, nature...Sway has both indoor, outdoor and rooftop seating. The birthday party was held in the rooftop area with spectacular panoramic views of downtown Austin. Sway Thai demonstrates exceptional skill in modern Thai culinary preparation. Each dish displayed had flare and vibrant flavors. The menu featured chicken and pork satay, grilled shrimp skewers, fried rice skewers, noodle spoons and large egg rolls, all crafted with care and attention to detail. The specialty beverages were also a highlight, curated by a highly skilled mixologist. These drinks were thoughtfully prepared and pleasing to the palate. The staff demonstrated both attentiveness and expertise, managing to be available whenever we needed assistance with skewers or plates removal without being overly intrusive. In addition, ample free parking was available. Sway Thai was an experience! The quality, atmosphere, and creativity make it well worth it for a special night out. Definitely returning... read more

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Sway is the way! Rachel was our waitress and she was so so great with service and overall just a friendly and awesome person to talk to. Rachel helped us out with menu selection, made sure the food came out timely, and in the order we requested. We never had empty waters and she even saw how I put some ice from my soda in my water and came to refill it with ice water! Super great food, you can tell folks are happy to be eating here, and the music is great too! Shoutout Rachel (she deserves a raise!) and the rest of the staff and cooks too read more

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My server Dante was great. The food was amazing and it was much larger servings than I expected so Matches the price point well. Would come back again read more

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As someone who doesn't really like Thai food it took me two times to really like Sway. The first time I came I ordered soup/curry based and in my opinion I wouldn't come here for that. This is a great place for big parties and celebrations. The second time I came I ordered the fried rice and the fried chicken and it was soooo good! I would come back just for that. The drinks here are good. It's group seating so great for big groups but if you are a smaller group do be prepared to sit with other restaurant goers. read more

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I came here and ate at the rooftop in the back, the food is spectacular and it has a nice view of the skyline of Austin. My waitress was very kind and friendly, I had a few drinks and enjoyed this place a lot, will be coming back read more

Interesting large format tables that you may or may not be seated with others. The tables are huge though, and there's ton of seating so chances are probably low unless it's prime time weekend or something. There's also some small tables for the solo or more intimate conversations outside. Dark and dim lighted ambiance, but able to hold a conversation easily here. Reminds me of restaurants in nyc's meat packing district. iykyk Food: don't be fooled by the smallish bowls. The sticky rice can get filling quickly as you mix it with the very flavorful dishes/curry. Everything was a delight and was glad to have finally check this place out. I can see why the son in law is a best seller. Perfectly marinated and not too over the top salty. Kind of wish the prices weren't so high, but maybe cos it's Westlake. For the panang curry, we were a bit worried that it might be too spicy for our little one so our waitress served it with a side of additional coconut paste to tone it down. Great idea! We certainly used some of that and our toddler ate a bit of everything with no complaints. Parking lot is okay, might have to get creative depending on time of night you're there. read more

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This will always be one of my favorite elevated Thai restaurants. It is consistently solid, with a polished vibe that still feels fun and approachable. We went during happy hour from 5-6pm, when cocktails are 50% and there is a special food menu. The food portion felt a little strange. It seemed less like traditional happy hour deals and more like smaller portions of their regular appetizers at a lower price. Not a deal breaker, but certainly not a happy hour deal either. For appetizers, the Brussels sprouts were very good and had a nice kick, definitely one to order if you enjoy a bit of heat. The pork rolls were good but nothing particularly memorable. For entrees, the Son in Law is unbeatable and always my top recommendation. It is hands down the best dish on the menu and never disappoints. The crispy chicken, on the other hand, is a pass. There is nothing wrong with it, but for the price you would expect something truly standout, and it just does not deliver at that level. Do not skip dessert. The coconut ice cream is amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. It gets pretty loud inside when they are busy, so going during happy hour or at an odd time is probably the best way to go. There is plenty of parking behind the restaurant. I would definitely make reservations beforehand. read more

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Great food, atmosphere, and awesome drinks! For all the cocktail lovers, the Emperor is phenomenal! For all the mocktail lovers, the Coconut + Lime Soda, was delicious! The pad Thai with chicken and the chicken fried rice were excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing upscale dining experience in a beautiful restaurant! My friends and I had so much fun on our girls night out here. The service was fantastic and the food was phenomenal - each dish better than the last. We ordered: 1. Salt and pepper tofu - the best I've ever had! A must try! 2. son in law - the pork shoulder was cooked to perfection and absolutely delightful! 3. Chicken fried rice. The flavors on this one were out of this world! Generous portions - I enjoyed savoring the leftovers as well! The only thing that I didn't like about this restaurant was the indoor seating - the communal tables with benches instead of chairs was not as comfortable as I'd have preferred. Totally worth the hype, Highly recommend this gem!! read more

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Another amazing meal at Sway. We had the best service with Grayson. Request him if you can. Drunken Noodles, Pork rolls, Son-in-law were delicious as always! Love the moody, dim lite vibes. read more

Asian fusion but we were able to get great appetizers: crispy tofu and calamari---yum! We had drinks Chang Mai and I forgot my friend's drink...mine was delish. Main entree we had the fried fish (market) and son in law. There's only three of us but that was one of the best Thai fusion I had. Service was excellent. No military discount. Check out the rooftop! They have the pretty night view of the Austin skyline. read more

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I was so impressed during my first visit to Sway that I decided to host a corporate preset dinner last night for 14 of my team members - and it exceeded our expectation. The mango coconut papaya salad was fresh, lightly sweet, and beautifully balanced. The salt and pepper calamari were fried to perfection with just the right amount of crisp. The star for me will always be the blue crab fried rice with Thai herbs - you can taste the generous chunks of crab, and the flavors are outstanding. The yellow chicken curry was rich and aromatic. Even the seasonal vegetables were memorable, especially the beets paired with a delicious cream sauce. We ended the evening with the sticky mango rice, which was heavenly - a perfect finish. Hosting a preset dinner is truly the best way to experience so many of Sway's standout dishes in a group setting. I didn't try the char‑grilled steak myself, but several team members raved about it. I almost didn't have room for the freshly made Kombucha. Highly recommend - Sway continues to impress! read more

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Amazing food and even more amazing service from Keith!! The drunken noodles are to die for!

Always a great experience at Sway! Food is yummy and the service is great. Cool vibe downstairs and upstairs for the view. Keith took great care of us this time. read more

The food, service and ambiance are perfect for a Friday date night. The portions are generous and flavorful. The Pinot Noir we had paired perfectly with the crab fried rice and tiger cry. YUM. Best of all, our server, Kenneth, gave us the right amount of attention and was well versed in the menu. Super friendly! We will definitely be back. read more

I came here with a group of 7 other girls for a late dinner (8:15pm is considered "late" for me). I arrived first and was pleased to learn I didn't have to wait for a majority or the full party to arrive as is the case with some restaurants. It's funny that I got seated at the same table I ate at my first time dining in! Our server was very patient while the group arrived. We ordered drinks in groups based on when we got there & food all together after the last group joined. For my drink I got the monk water, which was refreshing but surprisingly strong given it is vodka-based. Food came out pretty quickly after that. I got the pork & shrimp crispy dumpling and blue crab fried rice. I shared ONE bite of the mango salad one of my friends ordered. I'm not sure if the cocktail took up most of my stomach capacity or the dumplings were too hearty, but I couldn't even finish half of the rice. Everything was so good though!!! After our meal, our server let us do separate checks and even labeled our takeout boxes inside individual to-go bags. He deserved every dollar of my additional tip on top of the large party auto-tip. read more

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We've been coming to Sway for years (going back to the OG location on S 1st). The Westlake location is awesome for lunch, HH, and dinner. Keith was on his game tonight 10/10 read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. I got the secret garden hot tea which was very aesthetic and delicious and I also got the pad see ew which was perfect. It wasn't spicy at all and I would definitely order it again. The service was great. I sat on the upper deck which was laidback and comfy. Over all this was a great experience. read more

sway thai - pad see ew (v) - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It has been over 10 years since I've been to Sway Thai in Austin, TX. Previously, Sway was near the water in a hip, up and coming area of town with a positive aura and vibe. They are now housed in a stand-alone, sleek, modern building on a major thorough fair. Sway's vibe is still Zen-like with a quieter dining room, dim lights and a soothing feeling. Our waitress explained the menu and how to order. She was very accommodating in making suggestions and describing dishes with different profiles. We are adventourous eaters and dove in with multiple dishes. We started with the salt and pepper fried calimari with fermented black beans, thai herbs, lemon and a nahm prok pao aioli. The crispy rice salad with veggies, peanuts, cilantro and nahm prik pao vinaigrette was different and not a favorite. The brussel sprouts were served with fermented black beans, garlic and sweet soy vinegar. The braised pork shoulder with crispy egg, sweet soy and nahm prik pao was incredible. Our final dish was pad Thai with chicken, veggies, peanuts, mushrooms and tamarind-lime sauce. The calimari was perfectly cooked and lightly battered. The after taste was not my favorite and left me not wanting more. The crispy rice salad had a crispy crunch with a light vinegarette and a bit of an after burn. Again, we were glad we tried but would not order again. The brussel sprouts were delicious and scarfed quickly by the table. The star of the evening was the braised beef over rice with an uncious flavor that left us wanting much more. This dishes is a Must Try at Sway! The pad Thai was a disappointment with dry noodles and a very sour taste. We were excited to return to Sway after all these years. Some of the dishes were fabulous but several were disappointing. The food here is packed with flavor but not necessarily good to us. The price points are higher for the sleek building and after burn is alive and well. I'm not sure I need to return but am glad we tried them after all these years. Perhaps a new review of the menu may be needed. Other reviewers appear to agree. read more

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Everything was AMAZING! Ambiance, staff, food, drinks, etc. We cannot wait to come back again. 10/10 experience read more

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The service was great! We enjoyed everything we had, but the best thing was the chicken curry.

sway is always a delight and tonight was no exception. Keith was warm, helpful and had great suggestions.

Keith! Keith!! Keith!!! Keith!!!! He was awesome! The red snapper was off the hook! Everything was delicious.

The Red Snapper was a masterpiece of culinary delight!! Keith our server was so helpful and made great suggestions.

We had a great experience for an after work dinner with friends. The ambiance is chill and chic when you walk in and we were greeted warmly and promptly led to our table. Our server, Ryan was professional and knowledgeable about the entire menu and did an excellent job making recommendations and checking that we had everything we needed for a great meal experience. read more

Best pad Thai ! And the snapper was amazing. Views and staff were wonderful. Can't wait to go back! read more

sway thai - Snapper - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place is really cute - low light and intimate. The entrance has a bunch of flowers and a tiny spirit house for good fortune. I got the raw oysters, papaya salad, and beef fried rice. The oysters were washed well, I wish the sauce was a bit more limey, since it was so sweet. So I prob will skip the oysters next time. The papaya salad was good, just spicy which is normal of the dish so I'd be careful if you're not used to that. And the beef fried rice was amazinggggg, I would definitely recommend it. I tried my friend's pad Thai and it was very strong on the tamarind. Good for a bite but probably overwhelming as a whole dish to yourself. They encourage family style so if you're going that route I would recommend all the dishes I mentioned. I also got a lychee martini and the erawan. Drinks were strong but not worth the price. read more

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I'm not at all surprised why everyone in my office, including our CEO, raves about Sway. I was hesitant to try it at first since its located in West Lake, where diversity is limited and things tend to lean away from the traditional. But, I may have been persuaded to change my mind. First, like most Asian restaurants in Austin, it's no surprise that Sway is Americanized and modern. Due to this factor, it's on the pricier side since you're also paying for quality and presentation. Looking at the menu, I wanted everything (and I'm drooling just thinking about it). My partner and I opted for the Green Mango Salad (aka papaya salad) and was hands down one of the best I've had in a long time-- it was so refreshing! For our entrées, we shared the Son in Law and the Tiger Cry. I'm personally not a big fan of meat, but my partner really enjoyed the Son in Law. The Tiger Cry was a bit overcooked and too chewy for us We also tried the Pad Thai--solid. Easily top three in Austin. read more

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Sway Thai is an absolute gem -- the space is beautifully designed, modern yet warm, with a great atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a memorable meal. The service was excellent from start to finish: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a mix of dishes to share, and everything was packed with flavor. The green mango salad was fresh and zesty with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spice. The po pea jay (spring rolls) were light and satisfying, and the vegetable shu mai had a delicate texture and savory filling (my favorite was the broth they came in). The tofu pad Thai was comforting and well-balanced. To drink, the house-made mint lychee was incredibly refreshing and bright. We ended the meal with the mango sticky rice -- it was delicious!! Sway Thai delivered on all fronts. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

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We went here for a team company event. From the moment we walked in, the entire service staff was at our back and call. They were walking around, making sure that our drinks weren't empty and that we were having a good time. They passed out the hors d'oeuvres and the bar was stocked. They asked us what a drink we wanted and had a curated menu, which was awesome. The bartenders were super nice and knowledgeable and even happy to make a mocktail. The food was set up buffet style, but you can get this changed if you want. We had booked out the entire restaurant and had a lot of people, so it was a buffet style meal because that made the most sense. They had the green curry, the dumpling, the fried rice, and noodles. They even had a fried tofu which was delightful. All of the food was absolutely delicious. The spice was just right and all of the sauces and curries were just absolutely amazing. The table seating is a bit odd, but once you get used to it, it's fine. It's odd in the sense that the tables are massive and square so you have to share the table with a bunch of people. I don't know if it's like that when you come in for a reservation, but that's how it is when you book the restaurant out. Overall, it was an amazing experience and if you're thinking about booking a restaurant out in Austin, Texas, I would highly recommend this place because the service and the food was just absolutely amazing. oh! They even allowed us to have an external vendor that provided the team a fun magic show outside in the patio area. read more

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Was an awesome experience and amazing food! Went above and beyond for our large party. Including vegetarian food and special dishes for our 1 year old son. read more

Woof, recently went back to Sway and had a very disappointing dinner. For $150, we ordered: a cocktail and a soda, egg rolls, calamari, blue crab fried rice, son in law, and mango sticky rice. Apart from my coconut lime soda, everything was a miss and way overpriced. The egg rolls were greasy, the calamari was shockingly spicy, both of the entrees were unbearably sweet (+ hardly any crab in the fried rice), and the sticky rice was undercooked. We've gotten some of these dishes before and I don't remember them tasting this way. Unsurprisingly, we left a lot of the food untouched by the end of the meal. I briefly entertained the idea of salvaging the entrees by recooking them at home, but quickly gave up when I got a tummy ache from the meal later that night. To end on a more positive note, our server was really nice and packaged the leftovers with great care. Easy online reservations, easy parking, gorgeous interiors. Sorry to say we are unlikely to return! read more

Shannon our server was friendly, professional and very versed with the menu offering great suggestions tor our meal. We ordered the pork rolls, brussel sprouts, calamari, drunken noodle, and the son in law braised pork dishes and each dish deliciously balanced with flavors. We did have one complaint (shrimp was slightly overcooked), and Shannon conveyed it to the manager who immediately came to us to apologize and inquire more. Overall, a great experienc! We will visit again! read more

Food and service were both great! Came for Father's Day and it was perfect evening. Highly recommend.

Great happy hour of 1/2 prices beverages including their high end bourbon selection & nibbles. Beautiful indoor rooftop with foliage & city views. Not a fan of the calamari but most other selections are wonderful. Highly recommend a visit. read more

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