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    Sweetwater Restaurant

    4.1 (517 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Open 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken sandwich
    Chris D.

    We enjoyed our lunch here. Lots of choice and both dishes we had were nice. The frittata was different to the usual ones I see at brunch, served in a thick wedge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice restaurant inside and the staff were friendly and attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed our lunch here. Lots of choice and both dishes we had were nice. The frittata was different to the usual ones I see at brunch, served in a thick wedge. It's a nice restaurant inside and the staff were friendly and attentive.

    Eggs Benedict
    Ilana Z.

    Cane for brunch with some friends on a Sunday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute and quaint inside - nice and dimly lit vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all had the eggs Benedict. I got mine with lox and was surprised when it came out with both ham and lox, never had that before! It was solid. The Benedict sauce was pretty salty. Potatoes could've been crispier. Service was good.

    Pasta w/ lamb
    Tori B.

    This place is such a little gem. Food and service were great. For starters we had the Brussel sprouts and shrimp. The Brussel sprouts were delicious, Shrimp was good but didn't care for all the onion on the bottom. I had the steak frites and my steak was delicious and seasoned well. The presentation and portions were great as well. I recommend and would definitely go back.

    Jessica G.

    The onion rings were so fresh and crispy! The steak and broccoli rabe were mouth watering. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger and fries as well, great spot!

    Truffle parm fries
    Cate T.

    This is such a neighborhood gem! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been twice, once in the patio and once in the cozy indoors, and have loved both.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the best burgers I've had in the city - such a big patty, great cheese, and sautéed onions. So so good. The hangar steak was also delicious and well-priced, and the lamb burger was so good. French fries were meh, burrata was good but a little too citrusy for me! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely love this place, and is great for a nice evening or a rainy one where you need cozy vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super kind staff. I'll be back!

    Steamed Mussels Of The Day
    Tiffany H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy, stylish spot with a seasonal, thoughtfully crafted menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dishes are fresh and flavorful, portions generous. Service attentive and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for a relaxed dinner or weekend brunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]i haven't been here in a while n glad I tried again. Did is still amazing b

    Keylime pie
    Nella B.

    Popped in here one night unexpected . [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute little find this place is ,great atmosphere ,great bar ,very good service and a very nice menu with more than enough selections to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dinner was delicious . Steak ,Crabcake and mussels all well done! Def recommend

    Kale Salad
    Rezaul K.

    Salmon was cooked well. All the sides complemented the fish and balanced the flavor. Grilled hanger steak was well seasoned and cooked to preference. Went really well with the broccoli rabe and red wine beef reduction. Onion rings were light and crispy. French onion soup was decent. The shaved Brussels sprouts and kale salad was my least favorite; it needed more -- maybe some mandarin and walnuts or something. Service wasn't the best but not too terrible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was cozy and laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Espresso martini and cucumber fix
    Alexis O.

    The service here was gracious, even on a Friday night when the place was alive and humming. Things moved a little slower, but the wait was softened with a basket. I went for the Sweetwater burger w/ sub sweet potato fries and an espresso martini--both solid choices. My friends tried a lentil burger (a hit!!) and onion rings, which were ok; the crab cake, and cucumber fix drink seemed fresh and summery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all, a lively spot with good vibes and satisfying plates.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come prepared for a bit of a wait if it's packed, but know that bread and good company will tide you over nicely :)) loved the outdoor seating, floral.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Daily Fish
    Noor D.

    Came here for dinner with some friends and overall this place was a good spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a nice comfy cozy spot and was decorated well for the holidays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started with the French onion soup which was average. Wasn't upset by it, but wouldn't get it again. For my entree is got the fish of the day which was a delicious seared bass. The bass was cooked perfectly and was juicy and was paired with a nice lemon butter sauce. It came with a beet puree which gave the dish a nice sweet balance. The service was fast and left feeling very full and happy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, the place wasn't bad, but was not super impressionable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are in the area it would be a cute place to have a holiday catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lamb - burger With Tzatziki  The soggiest fries I've ever been served in my life
    Ari A.

    The staff was great and wanted to keep us there all night long. The location is lovely and I'd definitely be down to come for a night out of drinks instead of dinner. We ordered the fish, burger & lamb burger. The fries on the two burgers looks like when you and I microwave up leftover fries. We all know Fries don't come home with you because they're impossible to make crispy outside the restaurant. Clearly Sweetwater never mastered the crispiness since these were the limpest fries I've seen in my entire life. My lamb burger also tasted a bit off, and I wished the burgers were served on real buns instead of a Thomas English Muffin. Please save those for your breakfast sandwiches, no one wants them with their dinner. My friend enjoyed his Fish, so it seems like they have some good dishes on the menu.

    Steak and eggs
    Adriana B.

    Came here with a friends on Saturday around 4pm. We ordered the steak and eggs, fried chicken sandwich, sangria and a lavender mint lemonade. It took a really long time for our food and drinks to come. There was only one bartender but we waited over 20 mins just for the drinks alone, both of which were not good. However, the food more than made up for it, even though once again a long wait. My eggs were fluffy, soft and flavorful that I was raving about it as soon as I ate it. The steak was tender and the chimmichuri sauce went well with it. My friend really enjoyed her chicken sandwich as well. Overall, I would come back for brunch but I wouldn't get drinks from here.

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    Service was great!very accommodating management and very polite. The banofi pie was amazing must order!

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    Amazing salads, need to come back and try the burger! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute hole in the wall, great service too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    8 months ago

    Fantastic food with excellent service! They have a Very unique selection of entrees.

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    The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Every dish was delicious! Would definitely return :)

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly atmosphere and amazing Thanksgiving dinner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved everything about this place and we will be back!

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    Is outdoor seating heated?

    The tables out front on the sidewalk have heaters, not sure abt the back patio

    Is this a good spot for a wedding rehearsal dinner?

    Depends on how many people! It's a cute quaint place, so if the party is large just rent out the entire place for the evening. But amazing food, so the answer is YES!

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    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Five stars if we not counting price. Very good burger, bun didnt get soggy and meat was charred…read morewell which i feel most of these gourmet burgers dont do well. Flavors were great too, most times i feel these burgers just grease bombs with no acidity to cut through besides two pickles However sip n guzzle burger was very well balanced where i did not need to ask for extra pickles, really enjoyed it, maybe the number burger for me in nyc My only complaint is price, 35$ is wild, i know its cuz they use a5 miyazaki wagyu but wagyu burgers is just a gimmick to upsale. Grinding the meat destroys all the hard work of the Japanese cattle farmers. In a burger you can effectively create a wagyu burgers just by adjusting the ratio of fat and meat so using wagyu and regular beef to get to a 60/40 blend is the same. I guess my complaint is mostly just to wagyu burgers lol

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