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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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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My brother and I came into town to take our Mom out for a nice lunch as we have very fond memories of going there when it was called, Valley River End. There was no one in there when we arrived, my Mom walks with a cane and we were seated downstairs when it would have been much more convenient for us to have been sat upstairs where there were plenty of empty tables. We were seated quite fast, I will give you that but we waited and waited and waited just for someone to acknowledge us and take our drink and food orders. I ordered a cocktail and my mom and brother ordered water. Food wise, we didn't order much, my mom, a crab cake off of the appetizer menu, my brother a Caesar Salad with Chicken and I, a hamburger. The foods arrival took FOREVER!!! I finished my drink while waiting for our food. I watched a family get seated directly across from me and get their food right away as did another family behind me. I felt like we were invisible, we were ignored for a very long time!!!! I was ready to walk out!!! The food finally arrived and my hamburger was cold, and at this point, I was done and just wanted out of this horribly run establishment. Even getting our check was an ordeal, we had to flag down our waitress and we were shocked at the price...$85.00 for not very much food. I definitely DO NOT recommend this establishment!!! read more

Number 1 attraction is the outdoor seating on the river. Good menu & very good food. Great spot for pre & post game Duck events.

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

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

Great ambience, great service, and great food. We have been there for breakfast and another time for date night. We love this place.

Great view of the river. The food was delicious and the service prompt and courteous and

We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation and got seated right away. That was the only good thing! We then waited for about 25 minutes before a waiter came by to pour us some water and asked me if we wanted to order anything to drink. I said "no but we're ready to order." He said he wasn't our waiter but he can take our order. Thank goodness he did because I was about ready to walk out! Our actual waiter was the one who finally brought out our mediocre food and that's all she did. No conversations, no apology for not tending to us, no questions about how the food was. There was absolutely zero customer service! Such a horrible dining experience for our 17th anniversary. We will not be going back. read more

We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday. The view over the river at sunset was magical. The cocktails were unique and delicious. The food was all local and gourmet. Our wait person was knowledgeable, kind to our 11 year old, and the service was timely and on point. read more

Not many restaurants with a view of a river in Eugene, glad to see one here that isn't just a nice view but good food as well. Brunch on the water with the scramble bowl is nice, especially if you walk in from the river trail read more

Beautiful restaurant with great views of the river. We started off with drinks and ceasar salad, steak frites and sea bass. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The drinks were good but a little small for the price. You can tell the restaurant was just remodeled, very clean and lots of seating. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Great place for a date or lunch with the girls. read more

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Amazing location right next to the river, great food, great drinks, great service with an awesome atmosphere inside. What more could you ask for? read more

I ordered the fish and chips. It was doughy and you could see the oil dripping from the fish when I broke it open. The wait staff was nice when they were around. I ordered a coke and waited the entire meal for a refill I never received. The atmosphere of being by the water helped. read more

Don't go on Valentine's Day. My boyfriend booked a reservation at 7 and waited till 8:50 to get seated and food didn't come out until 10 pm. Mid food read more

I recently took our extended family out for a celebration dinner and there were no complaints from anyone, including the kids! The younger ones had a burger and Mac n Cheese from the kids menu and even the picky eater enjoyed it. All of the adults enjoyed the food from fish and chips to burgers to steak everything was cooked as requested, hot, and yummy. Our server was excellent. She took a moment to find out if we were celebrating anything and brought us free desert at the end of our meal. We had three celebrations and she brought three desserts! She also kept drinks full and everyone happy but was in and out like a ghost. She was barely an interruption which was great. Food is a little pricey. 7 adults and 2 kids came out to be around $300 but it's worth it every once in a while. :) read more

Two stars for ambiance. Otherwise one for overpriced mediocre eggs and bacon and the worst biscuits and gravy I've ever tasted. The service is fine but the cook needs to go back to McDonalds. read more

Wait too long for food with reservation. Slow service. No food after sitting at table for 45 minutes

Great food. Beautiful view. BUT, brunch ends at 11. Should continue until 1230! Wonderful waitstaff, Dawn read more

Despite the disparity in previous reviews, my family decided to give Sweetwaters an honest shot. I will start with the good: The renovation after the fire has resulted in fantastic ambience. The space is well appointed, comfortable, and tastefully accomplished. We sat at a table with a river view and enjoyed it very much. Our wait staff, Aaron, was fantastic. He was attentive, helpful, knew the menu, and always seemed to be in the right place of the right time. All three of the stars I was willing to give came directly from Aaron and the ambience. The unsuccessful? Honestly, the food. We ordered a salad, four different entrées, two different appetizers, and two different desserts. I'm sorry to say that every single one of them had execution issues, whether overcooked, underseasoned, or just not a successful concept. We left with a bill well over $400, and I have to admit unless the food changes we will not return. read more

We've been to SweetWaters four times since they remodeled and revamped the menu. It's fab! Forget the 'old' SweetWaters -- it's been reborn and all the changes are so positive. Of course it's the same stunning setting on the river -- one of just three places in town where you can sit outside and dine on the river -- and by far the classiest of the three. But the menu is now fresh, bright, inspired and inventive. Breakfast (weekdays) and brunch (weekends) is fun and diverse. And for me, a connoisseur of huevos rancheros, the ones at SweetWaters are seriously legit. The sauce is soooo good! My friends have also tried and raved about the avocado toast, the salmon toast and the French toast. Four of us had dinner at SweetWaters and each of us walked away very, very happy! Highly recommend. read more

Best breakfast I have had in, forever! Since the remodel, atmosphere is great, love the table setting, food was great! Had the breakfast sampler. read more

Had lunch to celebrate my daughter's birthday today and was impressed by the hotel and restaurant's remodel. The food was delicious and the service excellent! A huge shoutout and thanks to Jeremy and Izzy who went above and beyond to make our afternoon so enjoyable. read more

Sweet Waters on the River - The beautiful view from the patio - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The service was decent, the space is nice, and the food is pretty bad. Soggy fried squid (sorry, you don't get to call it calaamari when it's this poorly executed), soft pork belly with no cracklin' (what's the point!), overly salty clams, and one of the worst (particularly for the price) fried chicken sandwitches I've ever had. Avoid this place. Or just get a drink. read more

The staff are great. But the wait to be seated for brunch at 11, with many tables open was 20 min. It took 30 min for our food to arrive after ordering. The food was good. Breakfast sandwich they gladly traded out the meat for avocado. Lemon blueberry pancakes were a little flat but tasty. Chowder was a little on the gloppy side but the biscuit was really good. They should serve with more jam. 3 Stars due to wait and gloppy chowder. Staff really were friendly and attentive read more

The new space is amazing with world class views of the Willamette, and the menu is classic Northwest Fare with something for everyone. The new remodel is absolutely spectacular with fresh modern furnishings, an open wrap around bar, and some of the finest views in Eugene! I have always been a fan before the remodel, but this is incredible! read more

Sweet Waters on the River - Open wrap around bar with spectacular views of f the Willamette - American Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Starting with the service, it took about 15 minutes for any one to check on us , then the food look old. This place need a good manager and better staff. The waiter never check on us after some other person drop the food. We will never eat there again read more

My partner made a reservation for the day after Valentine's Day and we were sat in some overflow room. Would be okay except we ordered the pork belly and it didn't arrive until after we had eaten our burgers. They took it off the check because of the late timing which was good. The burgers were fine, but expensive for what they were. Cheap hamburger buns and okay cheese. The location was beautiful and we were sat on the river so that was good. read more

New renovations at Sweet-waters for dinner (Valley River Inn off the river). Beautiful job!! Food was ok. Only had an appetizer & ceasar salad. The salad was good but only gave me about 10/15 slices (yes I said, slices of lettuce) wierd; but good. Appetizer was bruschetta. Yikes.... Ummmm, it was just ok; won't be ordering that again. Waiter: Now, with them just re-opening that comes with a lil hit/miss. The young boy we had was a bit slow, got my order wrong & had to eat after my man finished his meal. Good thing it was just an appetizer. Oh well, not impressed. Perhaps after the wrinkles are all ironed out I have hopes for them. Just like the spaghetti Factory who just renovated too in the past 2yrs. Perhaps when I go back to sweet-waters with a bigger appetite I will try their breakfast if they still serve since, it was a usual we did after Sunday church mass. Prices; well let's just say my man's burger /fries was 19$. I personally think prices have gone bonkers.... So, ok place. clean, new, pretty... food/prices needs work. C+ room for improvements. P.S... I think you forgot to take down the old tacky wallpaper kind of hidden in the corner of the resturant. The green gold metallic I think with velvet? 1970's... read more

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We ate Christmas Eve dinner (2024) and I have to say it was perfect. Izzy was our Waiter and was really great! The food flowed just on time and was excellent. read more

we went at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, so not very busy at all which caused for some very slow service. I had the Cobb salad, which was beautiful but very flat and flavor. They really should reconsider their blue cheese vinaigrette. It has absolutely no flavor and they give you such a small amount even when asking for the dressing when it comes out, it looks like a good size but it's a quarter ramekin has a false bottom. The fish and chips were excellent, but again ramekins with false bottoms very little catchup very little tartar sauce have to ask for more seems silly for this style of restaurant. The drinks were excellent and the place is very pretty especially if you get the opportunity to sit on the porch later in the evening I imagine it's gorgeous. read more