I recently stayed in the hotel here for three days. With the weather storming, I didn't go out much. I had three dinners and two breakfasts here at Sweet Waters. The view through the big picture windows looking out on the river is great and the restaurant's three- tier construction makes great use of it. The cocktails were great. The food was good. The prime rib (fridays and Saturdays) was excellent. Everything else was good and fairly commensurate with price. The service was not so good. The servers are running ragged. They are just under-staffed. Even with everyone pulling 110%, they can't give good service for dinner or breakfast. The management needs to bring on more staff so that the staff can deliver what they're capable of. read more

Sadly, this Mother's Day brunch was so different from the one Sweetwaters on the River presented last year. Not only was it $30 more than it was last year per person, the food and presentation was a shadow of what brunch was last year. Our server was great, but not one assistant manager or manager, stopped by our table to greet us at any time during our meal. Last year we had an assistant manager and a manager come over to our table and have an actual conversation with us and this year I felt we could've had the same experience at the Sizzler at a much cheaper price. They also suddenly discontinued their happy hour a few weeks ago, so I have no real motivation to come back to this location. read more

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The absolute worst service! The server did not take our order until we complained that we hadn't seen him for 30 minutes! Finally took our order but had to get the manager after 45 minutes and no food. The manager and a different server brought our food which was not memorable in any way. We won't return and suggest you try any other restaurant. read more

Went here to have brunch with family . My daughter had called yesterday made reservations at 11 for outdoor seating knowing it was going to be a beautiful day . We got there they told would be 45 min. That was disappointing so we ending up eating inside was a little frustrating also because after sat down before we even ordered tables opened up outside I feel like they should of offered for us to move out there . Our waitress Dawn was really nice . The decor clean and comfortable. I orders the grilled chicken sandwich with no bun and the fries were the perfect crispness. It was juicy and I would order again that way again . My daughter got the same with bun hers was chewy but she said bun was good. My husband got the Cuban didn't have a lot of flavor and was missing more sauce or mustard. He did get the house tomato soup he loved it said it was really good. My other daughter got the burger she said it was alright. Her boyfriend got the huevos rancheros he said it was the bomb. It looked good. We will go back . Just disappointed we didn't get to sit outside since we did make reservations for that reason. read more

I couldn't think of anything I would consider a con about this place. Food was delicious, staff was friendly, view was great, ambiance was calm and relaxing. read more

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We were celebrating my Mother In-laws 80th with family and friends. Sweet Waters is known for its river view, excellent service and entrees. The dining area has great views of the river with ample seating for every party size. We had a party of about 8, we were seated a few rows back from the main windows. Our waitress was very friendly and quickly took our food orders. The Brunch menu offers a large variety of food options from Classic Breakfast dishes to Sandwiches and Burgers. To start a few enjoyed Mimosa's. We then ordered the Scramble, it is served with smoked bacon, piquillo pepper, green onions, cheddar, crisp gold potatoes and choice of toast, a fairly ample plate of food, our party also had the Classic Benedict, poached egg, English muffin, a good portion of shaved ham and a nice portion of hollandaise, a standout dish was the Crab Benedict, with a very generous portion of warmed crab, poached eggs, hollandaise and an amazing salad. All the food was well prepared and well presented, everyone enjoyed their meals. At the end of our meal my Mother In-law was presented a sweet treat, and we all sang Happy Birthday to her. We all had a great time socializing and taking in the views and the ambiance. I am not sure why the ratings are so low for Sweet Waters, we had an amazing time as a family. I look forward to our next visit. read more

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What a wonderful experience, starting with the food, but enhanced by the incredible service we received by Jeremy. He was so passionate when he was describing the specials, answered all of our questions with patience and grace, allowed me to make a substitution that ended up making my dinner divine. The New York, cooked exactly as ordered, with greens and garlic mashers was perfection. We will be sure to come back when I return to Oregon. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Apple Pie Crisp - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

This is a return visit from seven months ago and wow, so much better! Harrison our waiter was excellent, he also indicated that there's a new chef now. Very apparent! The dungeness crab cake was absolutely amazing. The accompanying Sriracha Remoulade was just the right spice and made the dish.Along with the arugula. Enough for 2 or maybe 3 people to have a bite. I ordered the amazing cod beer battered fish and chips for only $20. They have a Halibut option for like $8 more, I like the cod. This fish and chips are the best I've ever had. Light and crispy, just like they serve in Ireland! Spot on. I ordered the fries extra crispy because last time I was here, the sring shoe ones were horrible, limp and over cooked. Not now, they've even changed to a larger flat French fry and a wonderful slightly spicy seasoning. My husband also liked his. Now the coleslaw is another issue, I told our waiter Harrison that they should leave it off the plate or get it right. Not only was it tasteless, but it looked like it was at its peak about five days ago was slightly browning edges. That's okay. The rest of it was awesome so I'll forgive the chef for that one, plus everyone else in our group loved the service and the food. Our son ordered the rigatoni and elk meatballs. He said it was an amazing dish, complimented by the arugula and pine nut salad. His partner ordered the beef and pork meatloaf with port wine brown glaze, garlic mashed potatoes and baby carrots. His comment was simply amazing. My husband ordered their roasted turkey BLT with fries. A winner!!! read more

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Second time here! Love the ambience here. The staff is truly amazing!! The food is delightful! Love love the soups here as well. We haven't been here during the day yet but would love to sit on the patio seeing the river view next time! read more

Sweet Waters on the River - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We have often enjoyed a great view and dinner at Sweet Waters. Thought we would try the happy hour and watch The Masters. Drink was great, no name, and draft pour was great, fries for six bucks did the job. The worst part was the service from the bartender. They never checked in after an hour, after several eye contacts. Seemed to be more engaged in meeting the male customer at the bar, as the bartender voice and conversation was all you could hear. Very disappointing to have such poor customer service from what should be an experienced bartender and exceptional customer service. Due to her poor work performance they've lost a customer. We didn't even get the check we just left cash on the table. Saw her running to the table once she noticed that. Yes we paid in full and a small tip, because that's the right thing to do. Please improve your customer service as a bartender. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - No name cocktail and draft RPM - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The views in this restaurant are beautiful and the vibes are great, definitely recommend for out of town visitors or for a special occasion! Didn't venture out too much for food (got the burger, truffle fries, and caesar salad), but they were all tasty. read more

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Great location on the river. We've been here 3 or 4 times and have always found the food and service very good. It's on of our favorite traveling stops near I5. read more

Service was nice. Felt a bit like we were kinda rushed. It was a Tuesday at around 6:30pm and the restaurant was not busy so I'm not sure why it felt like they wanted us to eat and drink our food fast. We ordered a couple of drinks and other than having bunch of appetizers, we got the salad with chicken as the entree. The food was good, it had a nice atmosphere and we enjoyed our time relaxing a little bit while looking at the river with the sun in our eyes. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I stayed at the Valley River Inn over 3 nights and visited this restaurant several times due to convenience. The food and views were great but customer service needs improvement. During the first visit, my friends and I waited over an hour to be served lunch in a near empty restaurant. During the next visit, the waitress told us that there was a 15-45 min wait (despite the empty tables that remained empty for over an hour). When we tried to add an extra chair to our table to accommodate our group size, the waitress got extremely irritated and rolled her eyes at us and called her supervisor over to speak with us. She later came by again to basically ask us to pay and leave. During our third and last visit, the waiter tried to charge us for a dessert that we ordered and gave up on after an hour. Sweet Waters on the River left a bitter taste on an overall great stay at the hotel! read more

The view is beautiful, and if you have out of town guest, probably worth it for that reason! Good cocktails, but a little pricey. I can't speak too many entrées, but my salad with steak edition was underwhelming. We had a party of six and we're charged a 23% gratuity.! I believe in weight staff getting a living wage, but I'm not sure it's right to charge that much to a customer. read more

Amazing service! Great cocktails. Fabulous atmosphere. Love the location! Decent food. NY strip was underwhelming. Nice but very drunk guy hanging out at the hostess stand talking to patrons as they enter, which was unprofessional. If he was the owner of the place, he shouldn't be inebriated while at the host stand. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Brussel sprout appetizer - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Eugene's favorite on the river restaurant has been reborn. Redecorated its new bright, clean, modern and comfortable atmosphere is most welcoming. The full service bar terrific and you can't beat the tables on the deck overlooking an impressive river view. The food for dinner and breakfast is also very good. The energetic staff is doing an outstanding job as they become comfortable with building what promises to soon be a gem of Eugene's fine dining. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Veg scramble - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We've now been back twice -- and honestly, a big reason is Lynda. We first came in for happy hour and loved it so much we returned again for lunch... and still ordered off the happy hour menu because it's that good. There's a nice variety to choose from, not just the usual basics, and everything we've tried has been consistently solid. Lynda is truly what makes it special. She's warm, personable, and genuinely kind -- not forced, just real. She remembers you, checks in without hovering, and makes you feel taken care of in a way that keeps you coming back. Great food, great river view, and standout service. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Ambiance is perfect. We sat inside since it was very hot outside but would have been wonderful to sit outside on the patio by the river. Ordered bruschetta which was very tasty with the wine which was heavenly! Servers friendly and attentive. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Les dauphins - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Our family is from out of town and stopped in for dinner as we were on a road trip. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. We were outside on the patio and they were accommodating with both of our dogs and children. The restaurant is beautiful. The staff is more than friendly and sufficient. The food however, was mid The Caesar salad was OK tasting and the steak was a little bit chewy. However, the dessert was outstanding. We would come back if we are passing through Eugene again. read more

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Had the steak frites and it was good. Service was marginal and the waiter gave us all weird vibes. Not impressed. One in our party ordered grilled Brussel Sprouts and they didn't show up till he was almost done with his steak! Ambience was nice and the place did have a nice feel to it but very loud as the remodel did away with the partitions. Pretty tough when you have a party of four and you have to keep repeating yourself. Also, tables are very close, ala cafeteria-style, so you best like your neighbors! read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Nice menu. - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Easter Brunch today was not worth the $85 a person price tag. Booked over 2 months ago for a party of 6...we were seated in the farthest corner in the restaurant with No view....many of the view tables sat empty during our entire time we were there. Food was below average...no omelette bar or fresh waffles etc. Very few main or salad course options, and dessert bar consisted of scones, muffins, and a few other lack luster items. Unfortunately, I booked in remembrance of the Easter Brunch of years ago, and it definitely fell way short of that. No complimentary glass of bubbles or any type of Easter Brunch vibe to be had. I booked Mother's Day brunch too already but cancelled it after this poor experience. read more

In town for a wedding and found this gem just a few minutes walk along the river from our hotel. Made a reservation but got there 45min early and they seated us in a cute table with a view of the river! Chairs were very comfortable BTW... I had a signature cocktail - the Bourbon Cosmo and it was very good. We switched to Chardonnay for the dinner. It was very nice too! I had the grilled half chicken and my wife had the salmon. Both were delicious. I really liked the mushroom and potatoes that came with the chicken. Our server was very friendly helpful and attentive. So was the manager- he gave us some local bar referrals that were perfect for us! highly recommended! read more

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Great service, the food and drinks were amazing, beautiful location and amazing view. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Cacao old fashion - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I totally recommend this place. My daughter graduated this week and we were here at some point. The food is delicious, tasty burger and appetizers! Our waitress was very nice and the hostess was great. My wife and I were here in March, the initial service when seated was super slow and the follow up visits also slow. This weeks visit we finished our appetizers before our ordered drinks arrived. This week was graduation week, busy, I get it, but service was the same 3 months ago when the place was almost empty. Only writing this about the service because this place could be the best place in Eugene. read more

Breakfast choices are excellent. The view and service is top notch! The remodel is very well done. read more

NO MORE HAPPY HOUR and NO dark beer on tap - what is the world coming too!!?? I had been enjoying the newly remodeled space and the staff has always been great. But a new revised food menu, loss of good items on the menu and no happy hour discount or treats -feels like financial issues and lack of customer connections read more

Excellent service and great food. I ordered the spinach salad with a salmon add-on, and it was very tasty. My partner ordered the same salad, but with grilled chicken, of which I had a taste, and it was also good. Daniella, our server, was very friendly. We sat on the deck with a great view of the river and watched the runners and cyclists go by. It was definitely an enjoyable meal. read more

We dined here on Christmas and the service was impeccable and the ambiance was lovely. Our server Harrison was attentive and the food was good overall. We started with the focaccia, caesar, and soup of the day which were all excellent. The entrees (steak, chicken) were solid but some of our sides were mediocre (roasted potatoes for my husband's meal, greens for mine). I think at this price point all parts of the meal should be good, even the sides. Even so, an enjoyable experience all around. read more

Fantastic food. Had the fish and chips. Seafood soup. Brussel sprouts. Merengue dessert. Will have to come back to try other menu items.

Ambiance was wonderful! We sat outside and had a beautiful view of the river! The host was very kind. Our service was not slow like other reviews mentioned. Cocktails received rave reviews by the whole party. I forgot to take a picture of the clams we ordered as an appetizer and those were loved by everyone. We even ordered an extra side of focaccia to dip in the leftover broth. 3 of 4 people loved the entrees! 1 person thought his entree (fish and chips) was ok, but the other people who tried it thought it was delicious. 2 of us ordered the Niçoise salad and initially thought it didn't look substantial but it tasted delicious and neither of us could finish it! Steak frites was perfect! Portions were so big that we couldn't order dinner. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and I had noted that in the reservation. Unlike other reviews which stated that they were given a small treat for their celebrations we did not receive anything. There is a kids menu. I forgot to take a picture, but it had pasta, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, burger, and maybe 1-2 other things. It came on a menu that you could color and they gave crayons. read more

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I took my daughter and her partner, and my granddaughter to Sweet Waters over the weekend (June 1, 2025) and wow, was I surprised! If you're like me and have memories of the place from a few years back, let me tell you, it's CHANGED! And for the better! I was not expecting much, honestly, but I was proven way wrong. I got the Chinook salmon entree and wow. I have rarely had such a well prepared, fresh piece of luxurious salmon, skin perfectly crispy. Served with baby potatoes, peas, and a love pea-based smear, it was truly exceptional. My daughter had the chicken wings and Caesar's salad (she's expecting, don't judge, lol) and she was in heaven. Awesome, considering almost nothing is good to her right now. Her partner had the heritage pork chop with polenta which was divine! Toddler had the chicken fingers, which were also extremely well prepared! Drinks were well crafted and tasty, with views to die for. Service was slow due to short staffing, but otherwise, a truly memorable meal. read more

Good restaurant but the food was a little underwhelming. The view and service definitely made up for it though! Great time. We would probably return to enjoy a big family dinner or with visiting family read more

Sweet Waters on the River - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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The food was good and staff were so nice! Nice ambiance would probably come again if I stayed at the hotel again. The avocado toast wasn't the greatest, the avocado spread tasted like it wasn't fresh. But other than that great place. read more

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I was able to try this restaurant on a sunny fall day. The food was four out of five the ambience five out of five and the service five out of five. read more

One of the best burgers I've had in Eugene. The drinks were well made and the service was perfect. We ate on the deck over looking the river on a war read more

I was concerned given other reviews, but this spot was great! Very good service from greeting to departure, and food was excellent. Our entire party all really liked their entrees, and the bruschetta was a great app. Will definitely go again & need to do patio during nice weather. read more

We had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast at SweetWaters on the River in the Valley River Inn, and it was a wonderful experience. Our server, Lynda, was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcome from the moment we sat down. The portion sizes were generous--easily enough to share between two people! Delicious food, beautiful setting, and outstanding service. We highly recommend it. read more

We had a great breakfast/brunch today, starting with the service--for 8 people from age 19 to 86. First we all struggled to make a choice from a huge and tempting menu. The coffee was dark and rich, our generous eggs dishes (the Crab Benedict was loaded w/fresh crab) all got thumbs up, and we loved shared pancakes covered in a warm apple compote and french toast w/delicious fresh strawberries. Plus a view of the river. A great special occasion destination but also reasonable prices for a higher end spot. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at the bar tonight after the recent renovations. Opened up with the carrot ginger bisque and clams. Delicious. Steak Fritte and Diver scallops main courses. Excellent. Great service from our bar tender, Andy. All of the staff were great. And, cannot beat the beautiful river view. I felt the portions were generous and prices reasonable. Would highly recommend. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Diver Scallops - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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