Even after several returns, this place still stands strong as one of our favorite local gems. We decided to try a few new dishes this time and did not disappoint. But of course, can't leave here without the fresh half shelled oysters! We got 1.5 dozens this time. Yumm!!! The Ceviche took us back to our fond memories of having one of our favorite fish ceviche on the beach vacationing in Mexico. It was not fishy and well balanced with the fresh citrus base and lightly sweetened. The fresh chips give the bite a perfect crunch. We also got their beet and feta cheese salad, which was on their daily special menu. It was refreshing and love the added bitterness from the arugula. It wasn't the best we've had but we still enjoyed it. Service is always superb and their waiters work so well together supporting the tables without missing a beat. read more

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Great place with a great environment. The oyster selection was money and, of course, cost $$. The drinks were well done and the service was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth an evening out with friends and/or loved ones... read more

This place has a good sized patio with fans and I appreciate it! The food was excellent. There wasn't a single fish I I thought was just ok. Everything was executed to the highest person of what it could be with the exception of the steak frites. The frites were amazing. The steak was on the chewier side but I think it was exactly how it was supposed to be. I usually don't love tilapia but ktderrr blackened tilapia and it was so good. I want to go back and order it again. The salmon was also excellent and the wild rice pilaf that came with it was the best I've had. Also the side vegetables were not an afterthought. They were smoked and seemed perfectly cooked crisp tender. My husband really enjoyed how cocktail as well. They brought us the most delicious key lime pie I've ever had for his birthday treat. I don't eat desserts but this was too good to not eat more. Top off this excellent meal with excellent service and you have a new family favorite! read more

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Love that they have Happy Hour prices and menu during lunch. Hard to beat $1 oysters. The small plate options were fantastic. At $10 a pop, you can sample various dishes and create your own custom meal. Loved the raw and fried oysters. Fish and chips were great as well. Service was excellent. read more

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Came in specifically for happy hour for $1 oysters. Cannot go wrong with this. It's a cute spot and had friendly service. I thought the hamachi and lobster risotto were pretty small for the price. Guess we really saved with the oysters Other than that, great experience read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Service took awhile and mentioning it since was 4:45 pm not packed yet. The appetizers were delicious the ambiance put me in a playful mood after the pain killer drink. Don't drink the tea or better yet don't use the knock off sweet and low package. Those appetizers were only $10 each what a deal the painkiller was $12 also a steal. read more

I arrived shortly after 2p on a Saturday and there were a few people at the bar and a few in booths. Looked as if I had just missed the rush which was great! I was greeted warmly and asked if I preferred to sit at the bar, a high top or a booth. I chose a booth and it gave me a great view of all the action in the restaurant. I was given a happy hour menu that had small plates, cocktails and east coast oysters being served Mon-SATURDAY 11a-6p. That's so wonderful and not the norm! The first thing I noticed is how attentive the servers are and how they worked as a team. I ordered the fish and chips and thought it was tasty. Wound up also ordering the clam chowder and it also hit the spot! I'll most definitely be back to this cute and quality spot! read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I will add onto this review in the next few days, but this place is outstanding! Great service, nice ambience and killer food! Oh a joy to discover! The waiter was super helpful in guiding us on which raw oysters to select and out order came out in perfect sequence! Fresh Shrimp Cocktail! Yum! Cran Wontons! Perfect with a killer sauce. Calamari! Crispy and delicious. A dozen raw oysters - Bluepoint, Pink Moon and Black Magic - double yum! Without a doubt we will be back again soon! Highly Recommended! Did I mention how tasty the beer was too? read more

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Great customer service by the smiling waitress and nice atmophere but the best about them is I got a shrimp poorboy from the lunch menu and it is the best poor boy I have ever eatin in my life. read more

Sweetwater remains a solid performer in Cedar Park! The oysters are fantastic! Cocktails fun and creative, delicious too. We tried the "fried" menu this time ... fried shrimp, fried oysters, fish and chips! All good! Service is consistent!y 5-star. It's not a big place, but nicely decorated, nice music. Great happy hour, with food and drink specials! Highly recommend! read more

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We've eaten here several times and it's always good. We also order takeout and really appreciate how they package the food. Our order has always been right. The oysters, lobster risotto, ravioli, shrimp cocktail, desserts, everything we've had has been delicious. read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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While I am not an Oyster fan my wife enjoyed them. We went during their HH time and ordered off that menu. I had the fish and chips. Imo, the chips were better than the fish. Service was top notch - A+. I'm not sure who was waiting on us, but he was great. Place itself is cozy and tables are well spaced out. Worth a visit. read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Finally made it for an anniversary meal. Nice dining area and vibe, a/c blows cold. Started with some delicious east coast oysters and crab fingers. Both very fresh. Then we split the chorizo mussels, also very good. Would have loved some extra bread for the broth. Lastly,,we finished with the halibut florentine. Creamy sauce, wilted spinach, and perfectly cooked halibut. There was half a scallop on top, for the price I wouldn't have minded to see 2 or 3 whole ones but it was all very delicious. We did have two servers, which was fine but a little confusing at times. One of them did offer extra bread after I asked for a spoon to clean the florentine bowl. Appreciated that. Overall it's very high quality, fresh seafood. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for I suppose. Didn't have any alcohol, but the previous concept had good cocktails so I suspect they're solid there. I can't afford to eat here regularly, nor bring the whole family, but I'd return for a special occasion if seafood was the target cuisine. read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Halibut Florentine - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Great food, good service, but it's noisy as hell. Hard to have a conversation during peak hours.

Great place for specific oysters from different locations. Great cocktails and atmosphere - not inexpensive

Amazing food, great service and quality ingredients. Very pricey but good for Happy hour and special occasions. read more

Great happy hour menu! Food is fresh and portions are just the perfect size. Service is friendly and attentive. Design and general vibe are very Oceanside eatery, just missing that sea breeze. I'll be back to enjoy an afternoon of drinks and fresh seafood. read more

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Wide variety of oysters offered, delicious drinks, and polite, friendly service. Will definitely remember this place when we are in the area! read more

Amazing space to get my fix for an oyster craving and Sweetwater Oyster Bar didn't disappoint! We stopped by on a Monday lunch and it was very quiet and discovered they have weekday happy hour from 11-6! We put an order in for their oyster Rockefeller and calamari to start, a bit of a bummer to know they were out of the salmon when I tried to order but the winter freeze threw things off wrench from their inventory distribution. The service was top notch and everything was tasty, my kebab was good but the lobster ravioli was delicious and giant! I also did want to comment the gumbo was extremely satisfying on this cold chilly day and I can't wait to return to this quaint space for another meal soon! Perhaps a true cocktail and dessert moment in the cards :) Thank you for the lovely noms! read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Steak and Shrimp skewers - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

They have a really good happy hour, 11-6. Celebrate that special occasion a little earlier in the day and come get some spindrift or jimmy fund oysters and champagne. Maybe it's just a regular day so get the charbroiled gulf oysters and water and it's still a good deal. read more

Fantastic service, people and the oysters, of all kinds, are the best I have had in the Austin area!! Fish & Chips are just perfect! It has a happy hour that is full of good vibes, so you will not be disappointed here! read more

Been many times Always 4 stars. Been to every restaurant in Cedar Park this is one of the best of the 4 to 5 star restaurant in Cedar Park. Don't waste your time at the chains. read more

Sweetwater oyster bar is quaint and the service is very good. My main focus is on the prices. In short, the food is way overpriced as well as the drinks. Their dessert martinis are $17-$18. Come on, thats ridiculous. The food quality is basic. Nothing outstanding about the dishes. I've tried to like this place, but it's just not worth the trip or the money. They would do themselves justice to bring their over inflated prices down. Just don't see myself going back. If you love seafood like me, there are plenty of other places in the area to spend our hard earned wages. Surf and Turf down the way from Sweetwater has an expansive menu and the food and prices are great. See ya, sweetwater. read more

I've recommended this place and returned several times because of their service and great food. I will not be doing any of that again. The amount of disrespect today was shameful. At first the service was great and the waiter was polite but throughout the dinner it declined. Our waiter ignored us to the point where other waiters had to step in to fill his role. He talked to other staff members and refused to acknowledge our existence. My husband tried to get his attention by raising his hand. He made eye contact and the waiter just looked the other way. Between our last plate and getting the check it was 30 minutes. It wasn't busy and I think I'm understanding why. Don't throw good money at bad service. read more

Wonderful restaurant. Food is A+. Our server, Elbert, was simply the best. Vibe in the restaurant is upbeat and friendly. My wife had the lobster roll. Overflowing with lobster. I had fish, the Branzino, perfectly cooked. We started with an outstanding shrimp cocktail and a shrimp with chips. Both delicious. Do NOT fail to have the cheesecake for dessert. Forget dieting. Just enjoy. read more

Great lunch specials during the week. Oysters on the half shell are delicious! Had a wonderful Chocolate cake torte for dessert.

This little gem tucked away in a strip center next Taco Deli is, perhaps, a bit too exceptional for the neighborhood. I had the special which was a very rich chicken and shrimp pasta along with a creamy ceasar salad that included anchovies. Both were very good. The white peach sangria for $20 a pitcher was also delicious. Very friendly service rounded out the evening. My only issue is it may be a bit on the expensive side for what you're getting (and the neighborhood). That said, I'll be back! read more

This is an awesome place!!! I had my first po boy ever and it was glorious! The staff was great and the ambience was very pleasurable.

Drinks 10 stars. Had mojito and oyster shot. Came here after work for happy hour! We had a mixed order from the happy hour/social hour to the main menu. Dozen of oysters are delish. The sashimi tower was not what we were usually expecting from the usual sashimi cut but the combined cuts with avocado and caviar on top was surprisingly yummy! We had the crab tail which was ok. Overall, th e place was cool with a vintage touch---reminded me of a different vintage restaurant in Washington. Pleasant server. We are coming back to try the different dishes! read more

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Sweetwater is one of our GO TO date night spots. We've been about a dozen times since they've opened. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I have a gluten allergy and I am so impressed with the options available on their menu. My husband LOVES the lobster risotto. They cook the risotto to perfection. Everything is fresh! (There's even steak, for whoever doesn't eat seafood) My favorite thing had always been the pistachio almond crusted halibut but they took it off the menu several months ago. Last month I requested to talk to the manager and *beg* her to bring it back - SO SHE DID!! Very amazing when a restaurant really takes customers feedback and Sabine with Sweetwater did that and MORE. The halibut was JUST as amazing as I remembered. I also loved that they had a fabulous mocktail menu. They have flourless chocolate cake that's gluten free too! Sweetwater has to be your next date night!! read more

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Amazing...first time here. Having a great girl night out with my friend. Start with a good oyster Happy Hour special and Calamary...soooo good. Drinks are so delicious, James makes our time even better, wonderful service. For sure coming back. read more

Good food. Recommend taking advantage of their happy hour menu. Regular menu items we tried were also very good.

The service was amazing. It's a small place with an open kitchen, but there is a variety of seating options. Plan on spending money though because it is fine dining in a low-key establishment. The food is amazing. Oysters were fresh and clean--no "rubbery" texture or overly "fishy" taste. My husband had the halibut florentine which he liked, but wished it came with something like a bed of rice. I had the crab stuffed lobster tails which came with a baked potato and charred cauliflower. I loved the cauliflower element--tasted fantastic. The baked potato was huge. The crab stuffing was exquisite. My one minor complaint was the lobster was a tad rubbery. Not because it was poorly/ overly cooked or tasted off--it was so cold in the restaurant it cooled quickly. The first bite tasted wonderful--nice and sweet. But as the dish cooled it became less flaky. Four stars because it was so cold I couldn't properly enjoy my meal. read more

I've gone here a couple times for an early lunch and it's been pretty good each time. The oysters are tasty, the oyster Mac and cheese is nice and the fish and chips are pretty good too! The presentation of the food is really nice and staff are attentive. Prices aren't bad either! read more

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We walked out on Valentine's Day. This isn't the review I expected to write. We'd wanted to try this place for a while and got Valentine's reservations. We looked at the menu online and saw octopus, probably one of our favorite foods! We arrived, were sat relatively promptly for a holiday night, given a complimentary glass of champagne and the special holiday limited menu. Holiday limited menu? Not just a special menu to augment the main? Nope. Nothing on that menu jumped out at us and the things that had from their full menu weren't available. Instant disappointment. Were it not for the champagne the bad taste in our mouths might have been much worse. This turned from "we're excited to try this place" to "this place is skippable" in a single visit. I get it: holidays, extra turns, a need for simplicity. I'd have been fine with that if there were any notice at all when we made the reservations or browsed the website. Where'd we end up? Search my profile for the answer. It just wasn't Sweetwater. read more

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This place has the nicest servers and food is fantastic. Have not ever had a bad meal there!!

Saturday night. party of 2. 8:30 pm reservation. But we were the only people in the restaurant, so we didn't need a resy. I'm not sure if it was a slow night due to it being a holiday weekend or if it's just not a busy location.. The service was friendly and prompt. We started with a dozen oysters. They were fresh and delicious. (flown in almost daily) I had the crab cake was good but a bit too salty for me. I like the seafood seasoning vs. salty. He had the stuffed lobster tails, and they were really good! He didn't eat the baked potato though. Overall, I'll give the location another try. Maybe during one of the fun happy hours for them oysters! read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I've been looking for a good seafood restaurant in Austin and decided to try Sweetwater based on Yelp reviews. Located in a Cedar Park shopping mall, Sweetwater has a very sleek and modern decor for its dining room. The bar is arranged in an "L" with an oyster shucking station located at one end. The menu is quite varied with all sorts of seafood entrees, including oysters on the half-shell, crudos, ceviche, crab cakes, and cooked items. Everything we tried was well prepared and flavorful. Fried calamari was lightly breaded and cooked to perfection, accompanied with a spicy marinara, lemons, and sliced serrano peppers. We also enjoyed the tuna crudo, thinly sliced sushi-grade bluefin tuna with caviar, pepper slices all nestled in a bright ponzu sauce. The tuna tostada was delicious while the crab cake was tender with a nice sear on the outside. We also enjoyed the raw oysters; they took a long time to come out of the kitchen but were shucked exactly as they should be without any bits of shell and still retaining the oyster liqueur. The Kumamoto variety was a nice surprise with a bit of saltiness to play off the sweet flavor. Service was disappointing unfortunately. We arrived here a bit early in the afternoon and had to wait for someone to come up front to seat us. There were only four other diners besides our party of three at the time. The bartender was hustling, taking care of us and the diners at the bar, while several servers stood at the POS station gabbing away. I don't mind that but not when people are sitting at a table waiting for items to come out or to be cleared and one staff member is trying to take care of the entire restaurant. Management needs to pay attention and for this I'm deducting a star off of the rating. Be that as it may, the quality of the food here is worth a visit. Recommended. read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Oysters on the half shell. A little late with my photography as we dug into these beauties very quickly. - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Came here for Happy Hour on a Friday. At 4:30pm, the crowd was picking up steam. We sat near the bar so got to engage with the bartender. Waitress was very friendly. Overall, a fun ambiance. When we left we saw families arriving so it's a family-friendly place. Gulf oysters were great, as were the oyster shooters. Stuffed mushroom with crab was okay. Think we will try other dishes next time we come back. A fun local place with happy hour menu at reasonable times, too! read more

Sweetwater Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Nice staff.good selection.nice layout.good prices.goid yummy food.would highly recommend it .