I rolled up for a brunch on an insanely rainy Sunday afternoon (about 12pm). The restaurant itself is so, so beautiful. It's just got such a great atmosphere. The inside is cozy and warmly lit and it just feels like a beautiful local spot that I'd go to often if I lived closer by. We sat on the back patio which was covered although the rain was so relentless it did kind of sneak its way through every now and then. If it's a torrential downpour the day you're planning to go, I'd ask for an indoor seat. But the food was really, really tasty. I got a crab cake with poached egg on top which was different and AMAZING. The crab cake sat on a little dollop of garlic aioli which will pretty much make anything better and served as a great sauce for the home fries too. Everyone was really happy with the taste and the portions were really big, so you get an out 2 meals for what you pay. Service was attentive even when it got crazy busy. I'd definitely go back and it's a fun spot for a big crew for brunch! read more

It's okay. I think overpriced, due to the area it's in. Ambiance is cozy and like a neighborhood restaurant. I got the Sweetwater Burger which was fine. I don't like how it was on an English muffin. The patty is thick and juicy and the muffin is too thin for it. It reminds me of burgers I make at home where I use two slices of bread when I run out of buns. Service was bad and inattentive. The booths are uncomfortable and you can feel every movement from the people sitting behind you. If the person behind you is particularly movement prone, you're going to have a bad time. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Sweetwater Burger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Been at least 5 times. Each time the service and food stands out. It's absolutely my favorite place in Brooklyn. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is a hidden gem in plain site. It's a great brunch place that isn't usually too busy. They have a great outdoor patio. I split a salmon eggs Benny and the crab cake (homemade), and they hit the brunch craving. One tip: if you order the eggs Benny with salmon, they oddly still come with bacon so you have to specify you don't want bacon. read more

I stopped in here a couple months ago in March and I will definitely be back! From the beginning to the end, the dining experience was excellent. For starters my sister and I ordered drinks. She ordered the espresso martini which she is obsessed with and I got a lemon drop. Both drinks were proportioned perfectly between the taste and the amount of alcohol. Let me preface by stating I do not like French onion soup. My sister order the French onion soup which was THE BEST I've ever had. I probably still won't try it anywhere else but here! It was also a great size for a dinner option even though it's listed as an appetizer. I ordered a pasta dish which I can no longer find on the menu. If you've never tasted it then you missed out! I'm not sure if it was seasonal but it was full of flavor. I was craving it for the remainder of the trip. My boyfriend ordered the 1/2 roasted organic chicken with Parmesan truffle fries. He said the chicken was juicy and the flavor was exquisite. We shared the truffle fries which I could not get enough of. Needless to say our plates were clean after dinner. We ended the night with two more drinks which were even better than the first. I will warn you that it can get PRETTY loud in here but it didn't seem to bother our group. If you're looking for a delicious dinner and vibe this is the place! read more

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Came here with a few friends for brunch and sat outside. It was quite hot and I was craving something fresh and refreshing. This watermelon salad did just that. Super flavorful with the feta, olives and pickled onions. Would definitely come back again and try other dishes when in Williamsburg. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sorry I that don't have any photos for you guys but this is a great spot in Williamsburg Brooklyn. I ate here a few times and the last time it was my birthday so I had a spread of veggie and seafood dishes. It was all tasty. I order the mussels which are very good here. This size is big enough for two if shared. The dishes are all in nice fulfilling portions. The staff here are pleasant. Due the COVID we were dinning outside which was a first time that have happened ever, so dinning in the street was a cool vibe and experience. Live, laugh, & love. - Sha read more

"Food was great, vibes were immaculate, pen is bad for writing" The back garden area is adorable I would suggest sitting back there as the inside seating looked a little dark and crowded. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. 10/10 would recommend. read more

A trendy restaurant with wonderful customer service and cute outdoor seating. Recommendations: Sweetwater burger Chicken sandwich Washrooms inside. read more

I came in with a few friends for Sunday brunch. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The atmosphere is old school and cozy. We had the eggs benedict, the crab cakes, and the eggs and bacon breakfast. The eggs benedict was served with salad and potatoes and was a large portion; perfectly cooked eggs and potatoes! Only wish is there was more hollandaise! The eggs and bacon also came with potatoes and sourdough, all cooked well and well seasoned. My friend said the crab cakes with poached egg were also very satisfying. A very solid brunch and would return to try their dinner menu! read more

Love the vintage vibe of this place with their cushioned booths and lamp shades. Service is friendly and the food is delicious. We reserved a table indoors because of the weather and glad we did because of the downpour of rain. The grilled octopus, shishito peppers, watermelon feta salad were all excellent starters. The tostados were just the way I wanted them - crunchy and a mouthful of flavors -- tuna, avo, pickled onions, and some other ingredients I can't remember. My friend loved the lamb burger as she ordered it again. There were a lot of other items I would have liked to try and will definitely be back when I'm in the area and try to get a back garden seat with nice weather. read more

I've never had a lamb burger before and found myself enjoying it. I'm glad it was my first experience. The lentils on the side didn't really compliment it. They were just there. The place really does look small from outside, but walking in there are booths in the back. Our waitress was seemingly kind and attentive. I did have a cocktail, but then again it wasn't memorable. It was an okay place to eat. My friend had the curried lentils with shrimp and found himself also craving more taste wise. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Lamb burger and lentils - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best service and food in the neighborhood! Cozy ambiance and friendly vibes!! Love the staff :)

One of my new fave spots in Williamsburg. The octopus was flavorful and not rubbery. The Steak was cooked to perfection! Loved the vibe of this place and Sam abs Lauren behind the bar were awesome. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped for an early dinner and we're seated outside in cute little private "pods". We wanted to eat outside and didn't have reservations but they accommodated us. It was highly recommended by various people so we decided to try. We started with some cold beers on a hot afternoon - selection was small but good. I looooved my mussels of the day. The broth was spicy and tangy and so good. The mussels were cooked well and the bread was crusty and perfect for dipping up all the delicious broth. The swordfish was perfectly cooked and flaky. The parsnip purée was also very yummy. Service was friendly and gave good recommendations. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely return again because I heard that the burgers are amazing as well. read more

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I've walked by Sweetwater a bunch of times and loved the decor and thought it was super cute, but for me everything about it fell flat. Their back garden, which could be nice was covered at the time and created an extremely hot greenhouse effect that made us lightheaded. The service took forever to let us order and replenish drinks and our food took so long, a few tables came and left before we were served. The drinks were fine, nothing special. French onion soup was not good - mainly bread. Fried chicken sandwich and avocado toast tasted fine, but we were so hot by the end, all we wanted to do was finish and leave. Maybe the experience would be better if we had a better table, but the food was mediocre so I don't see myself coming back when there are so many good restaurants in NYC Follow me on instagram @eatenbysteph read more

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Yum! While I am def a meat eater, I love when a place makes their own veggie burger and Sweetwater did not disappoint. Very flavorful lentil and black bean burger as you and see in the picture- well seasoned, moist with a crust and mushy, cause... tasty legumes! The calamari was also tender and flavorful as well. Truffle fries came with a yummy house made mayo. We sat at the cute pretty outdoor booth and it was quiet and temperate for an autumn weekday. Also, quality service- all the staff were on point, attentive and friendly! read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Truffle fries, calamari and lentil burger with well done sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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truly disappointing. I have not been back to Sweetwater in a few years, and was excited to return. It was a truly disappointing experience. The food was not good. The service was lackluster. The ambiance was loud and not charming. The only claim to fame of this place is its pristine Williamsburg location. I ordered the French Toast. It came with 2 slices of banana, 4 blueberries, and a confusing amount of grapes. Yes, grapes, cut in half. I am not a toddler. Grapes are not listed on the menu, and seemed like a decorative attempt to conceal the lack of advertised ingredients. The toast was caramelized on the outside, but barely lukewarm and stale on the inside. My dining companion ordered the Croque Monsieur, sans ham. We were told it would be impossible to remove the ham. This elevated my spidey senses: the only reason removing ham would be impossible is if the CM was premade & reheated. My partner went with the Eggs Benedict instead w/ avocado. The muffins supporting the benedict were not toasted or even warmed. We were happy knowing that at least the eggs had to be cooked to order. I was embarrassed to invite someone to Sweetwater, and will not be returning. read more

My first time here and the food was great. Friendly service. I'm allergic to soy and they cook with Canola and know ingredients. Shabby chic ambiance. Fun spot, will be back for fries! read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Tuna Niçoise salad - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When we got to the restaurant, we were served with a variety of fresh bread! I got the special, which was pappardelle with a lamb ragu sauce and burrata and it was delicious. I also got a side of truffle Parmesan fries, which were also tasty! Also the outdoor garden dining area has a very nice vibe to it. Service was pretty good too. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Special- Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu sauce and burrata - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Natalie and Bryan were personable during my visit. Love the drinks and the dessert that had the Oreo crust is a must lol.

Went out with friends for the first time in a long time due to covid. Everyone except the little ones have already been double vaxxed for several weeks already and we were all still masked up and we sat in their outdoor garden. But enough about our outdoor dining preparation. Parking is a bit rough in this area because several streets were closed off due to Summer Streets in Brooklyn but we made it in there in time for our reservation to celebrate two birthdays with friends. Service was amazing. We got Ivan and he was on top of things. He got all our orders correct, was super patient with our party of 9 including three hyper kids and I just say our experience there was exponentially better because Ivan and the rest of the staff there were super friendly, very aware of when we were ready for another round of drinks or when we were ready to move onto our next course. They were very attentive but didn't hover over us even though we stayed a tad longer than their 90 minute time requirements. They didn't rush us even though there was another reservation behind us and we really appreciated that respect they gave to a large party wanting to celebrate for the first time in a long time. We ordered the burrata and mussels appetizers which were on point. They paired it with some charred olive oil bread and some focaccia as well and they were both really good starters. For mains we got a couple of hanger steaks, ribeye steaks, and lamb parpardelle ragu which were all accompanied with sides like garlic broccoli rabe, and truffle fries which were all really well prepared as well. The kicker is that their fries are topped with gravy and served kind of like pom frittes poutine. Not too heavy but an amazing pairing with the meat that were grilled to the right temperature (mid rare) as requested. They have a good beer and cocktail selection though I was bummed that they didn't have the Watermelon Coulis that they had on the menu before and the desserts like Food of the Gods, which is basically a Molten chocolate cake topper with Hazelnut icecream and covered it hot dark chocolate and their Banafi Pie were all really rich and decadent. The hazelnut icecream was extremely delicious and had real bits of hazelnuts throughout - very light and super nutty tasting as if it were made of fresh Nutella if there were such a thing. Overall, the food and service was amazing considering it was only our third time eating out in 15 months. This one definitely stays on the list as a repeat visit in the future. Thanks for the extra special service Ivan and crew, we appreciate it. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - 16 Ounce Ribeye, cooked perfectly mid rare with a side of arugula and onion and garlic poutine fries sans cheese curds. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Highly recommend!! Food was delicious especially the lamb parpadelle & our waiter Ty was super fun and friendly!

On my first trip to Williamsburg I went out looking to find a great Gin drink. Happened to pass by this restaurant and went in to look at the menu. The St Pete's Finest caught my attention so I tried it. It was amazing. I feel like the basil really sold it for me. It was very refreshing and not overpowered of gin at all. I would totally go back to order this drink again. 10/10 recommend read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - Me enjoying this tasty beverage. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Honestly the ambiance was lovely I love the cozy vibes inside perfect for date night and the backyard during the warm weather is a great space. The service that they provided is very attentive and lovely. The appetizer was delicious but for me the entrees were lacking in flavor and could use a little boost. But overall a lovely place. read more

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**more like 3.5 stars** I really wanted to love this place as pictures of the restaurant looked great and the food looked very tasty. However, it fell a little flat. Sweetwater has multiple options to dine - 3 walled booths in the front, indoor and an outdoor structure in the back. We opted for the booths on the street. We got there and the place was busy - good sign. They were running a little late and that's completely fine. We get seated and it literally took nearly 10 minutes for a waiter to come by and take an order for drinks (2 shots). And when we did, we probably waited another 10 minutes to get it. Service was friendly, just very slow. Most of the time we had to flag someone down to grab their attention than coming by to ask how we're doing. The booth was simple but done well. They have one heater up top that's not centered above the table and I'm not sure how it would hold up during a cold evening. It was 55-60 out and it was comfortable. Now to the food - we ordered the calamari, truffle parmesan fries, ribeye steak, fish of the day (halibut) and the chicken. Calamari - very good as it was soft with a nice batter. Not a large portion but enough to share among 3 people Truffle and parm fries - I think the truffle was a little light or wasn't dressed evenly . They also have pieces of shaved parm but I wish it was more finely grated and sprinkled across the fries. Fries were good but I would add that they were greasy. Halibut - I thought it could have been seasoned a bit more - lacked flavor and portion was modest. Puree was smooth and asparagus cooked just right; however, the eggplant was a bit undercooked. Chicken - Probably the star of the night. Takes 30 minutes but it's a huge serving, tasty and tender, and the potatoes were just right. Steak - A bit disappointing. Cooked to medium rare with a slight char, but it did not taste or look like a ribeye - more like a strip. And if that was the case, that would be very disappointing. Didn't really live up to its expectations. But the Chimichurri sauce was on point though. The fries that it came with were very tasty with the gravy and garlic, but again, greasy. Reminds me of Five Guy fries. Oh I also forgot that they offered bread, we said yes, but they never brought it out. read more

This place had good outdoor seating in the back with some nice heaters. They also have outdoor seating in the front. Went here for brunch on a Sunday with a reservation. Definitely got more packed by the time we left. Recommend making a reservation. At one point we were waiting for a while to get our food so they brought out a free piece of strawberry cake and it was SO GOOOOD. Everything we had was all very good, including the French toast, eggs Benedict, the omelette, crab cakes with poached eggs, and the chilaquiles. All good portion sizes too. All in all a good place for brunch. read more

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Food was so good that we went for brunch and dinner in the same day. Staff was professional and courteous. If you sit in the garden it is nice and quiet. read more

Great location. Lovely outdoor set-up. Slightly above average food. My friends and I shared 3 main dishes family-styled. We had the Lentil Burger, Mushroom Risotto and Fish of the Day. First off, why are the burgers served on English muffins? That's like the least favorite of all the breads. The rest of it was decent--nothing to rave about. Because the gooey cheese and the integrity of the English muffin, it was difficult to add the greens inside the burger (which is what I wanted to do). Why just English muffins and a lentil patty? The Jalapeño jam was hardly jalapeño-like. I actually thought it was a tomato-based sauce e.g. homemade ketchup. The burger didn't taste bad. I think I just did not understand its concept. The risotto was pretty good. It tasted very hearty and rich; the consistency was thick and it wasn't mushy. I was scooping up that burrata in the middle. My favorite was probably the halibut, which sat on top of asparagus, eggplant, and cauliflower puree. The fish was cooked very well--soft and juicy. The skin was also nice and crispy, My only qualm about this dish was the puree. It was more of a sauce than a puree; it needed more of the grainy, gritty texture of cauliflower than just the cream and butter mix. It also needed some spice to add to the flavor profile. Like I said, it just tastes like cream and butter. All in all, food wise, I wasn't too disappointed and I enjoyed most of it. I had a nice cocktail, Pabloso, (Espolon tequila, jalapeño, peach, honey, fresh lime) to go with my meal, too. The vibez were there. I was, however, disappointed in the service. Perhaps it was an off day. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. My friends and I were constantly being rushed (despite them taking a while to start taking our order). They asked to take our plates away 3 times. When we finally allowed them to take the plates away because we finished, they almost immediately put our check down onto the table. I did not appreciate that at all, but I did not put this part of the experience into account with the rating. read more

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My friend and I stopped here for a late brunch this weekend. Sweetwater offered a range of yummy cocktails and nice wine list. We ended up having some bloody marys and Cava, along with the avocado toast and French fries. Food came out fast and was delicious. Fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. Multiple servers coming by to try to clear our plates when we were still eating (at least five people in the span of less than ten minutes) took away from our experience a bit. read more

From the moment we arrived, the greeting from the front of house personnel was friendly and accommodating. Table service was gas, friendly and efficient. Chicken and lamb entreés were perfectly done. Good food, good service, good staff!!!! read more

A really great experience and delicious! They were fast to accommodate us to sit outside (the patio is lovely and decor is nice, it would really light up well at night). They got us water quickly and our server actually checked on us throughout the meal allowing us to order more if we needed to or get anything. They cleared plates quickly during the meal as well. The food: the burger (minus too much truffle) and brisket were really good! Like so good. I would like the option of a brioche bun but I think it's unique what they are doing on a muffin. They have these mini croissants which are good for soaking up the rest of your soup. The salad didn't have too much dressing on it and was good, although not much to it. The sweet potato fries are homemade and were delicious! Why I dinged them: I feel like the price of truffle cheese ($4) is a bit much and unfortunately I think it was too much truffle on a burger. The soup special was $8 and it was called beef and noodle soup. It was almost all noodles but the flavor of the juice was good. It was a really small bowl and for it to be charged close to meal prices, a lil much imo. I wouldn't charge more than $4-5. Also I asked for my eggs to be overdone and they were really wet which upset my stomach. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cozy and lovely spot--especially in the winter![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the perfect place to dine solo or with friends and family[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and everyone who works there is so kind. Truly one of the most underrated gems in the neighborhood :) read more

This place is amazing. Awesome food, drinks and staff. Oh and amazing music and history as well. Highly recommend it. Will be our new fave spot. read more

The ambiance at Sweetwater is wonderful. The service was spectacular, the tap water was incredible and the portions, plentiful. They even have fans on the patio if you get a little warm or need to cool off a hot bite before you eat it. WITH ALL THAT SAID I MUST ADMIT THAT I DID FEEL FOOLED BY THe menu item, advertised exactly as "Crab Cakes with Poached Egg" because to my disbelief, what I was actually served was a "Crab Cake with Poached Eggs." read more

Sooo... I was in Brooklyn for a few days visiting my friend from childhood and he took me to this lovely restaurant, which he says is his favorite. I see why. We sat on the back patio which was So Pretty. They started us out with bread (oh no carbs! #worthit). The waiter served it with balsamic and EVOO which, omg! I love it when restaurants do that. My date(?) Can I call it a date? Yes it was a date, methinks it was a date.. yay finally.. he took me on a date(screams in schoolgirl joy) . Anyways..so then we got the French onion soup --which was good but, tbh I have had better. I don't know where but now I want to go back to double check that... He got the chicken, I got the mussels. He ate all his and so did I. He actually didn't care for the mussels, said they weren't firm enough.. *Kanye shrug* I loved em, the lemony flavor of the sauce was divine. I dipped the bread in the sauce and I ended up pretty full, if I had opted for pasta I would've been way too full. Then he insisted on dessert, he got the key lime pie which normally they are out of. so I'll just say it twas me, I made the pie appear, I'm good luck ^_^ ...about the pie, well I'm not a key-lime-pie-girl but I had a taste, and it was high quality pie for sure... 5 stars, thank you SweetWater. read more

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Had a late dinner here and the ambiance was great, the food was amazing and the servings were pretty hefty.

This place was really fantastic. If you're looking for fresh, eclectic, great tasting grub in Williamsburg look no further, Sweetwater's got you covered. I came per my friend's suggestion and I'm very glad I did. First off, bread came at the table and it was not your average bread basket. It had focaccia and fresh Italian bread and came with an olive oil-balsamic mixture. It was so good and really hit the spot. For the main I got the organic chicken. The skin was seared to perfection - it was crisp and well seasoned. Inside the chicken was perfectly moist and delicious. I got the broccoli rabe on the side (they put it in for me in place of mashed potatoes at no charge). Broccoli rabe can be bitter but this broccoli rabe had been cooked perfectly so it just had the slightest bite. It was super garlicky and had a fantastic flavor profile. Will be back soon for more! read more

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Wonderful place to eat dim and relaxing layback place. I really enjoyed the meal Thanks this place made my night. read more

Sweetwater Restaurant - We're eating at the bar by the door really nice place . The food was great . Extremely well done . - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for a quick dinner on July 4th. Their garden is open but we sat right outside in the front. The set up was spacious with some tables spread out. The service was super nice and attentive (shout out to our server Brian). Love how friendly the staff are here. We ordered their bottle of chard $47 on their special menu, Hanger Steak with Broccoli Rabe, Red Wine Reduction & Buttermilk Onion Rings $27 and the fish entree special -don't remember the price. The fish entree was delicious, crispy skin and perfectly cooked fish meat not dry at all. It was slightly too salty but great flavors. The steak was cooked perfectly med rare and that sauce was amazing. It was buttery and flavorful. We substituted the onion rings for fries. Fries were ok but slightly over salted. This place is awesome and we will continue to come back! Also outdoor seating has a tent for shade and should be no problem if it were to sprinkle a bit. read more

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