Sway Thai - Austin

Name: Sway Thai - Austin
Address: 3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX, United States, 78746
Telephone: (512) 326-1999
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1087 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.

Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.

Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Website
http://swaythai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Frank Harris
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Location
3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Area
West Austin / Westlake
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,087 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sway Thai in Austin offers a "fantastic ambiance" with stunning views of the city skyline, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about dishes like the "son in law" and "condensed milk ice cream." While the communal seating and upscale pricing may not suit everyone, the "service is consistently excellent."

1,087 Reviews

J
Jonas
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at Sway and it was amazing! We got the salt and pepper calamari for starters and the 2 pound red snapper…. It was sooooo good! The Emperor cocktail was to die for, smoothest bourbon I’ve ever had. The espresso martini is a must if you like dessert drinks. The Manager is super friendly and explains everything really well. We will definitely be going back
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Georgia
Austin
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pricey but i would say Sway is the best Thai restaurant in Texas.
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Erin
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place! Nice finding a delicious meal a little bit outside the city. Fun date night spot for sure! Feels very upscale for decent pricing.
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Jennifer
VIP
Austin
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my goodness, this is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Austin, every dish was absolutely phenomenal!!
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Mason
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience at Sway was tasty and pleasant. It was different from traditional Thai fare, but in ways that were deliciously memorable.
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Victor
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service as always. I ordered the tiger cry and shrimp appetizer special. Excellent.
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momoftwo
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was less good than prior visits and disappointing. The shumai appetizer was overcooked / slightly burnt and the short rib curry had VERY little meat - I mean not even enough for us all to try. It was mostly sauce and it was very spicy but not flavorful. It lacked delicacy and was just strong. No one ate it. The service was uninspired whereas in prior visits it was excellent. Because it’s expensive we gave it a low review - not worth the expensive outing this time The 3 high points of the meal were the son in law entree which is delicious , the pad Thai and the condensed milk ice cream.
Sway Thai - AustinResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you for the feedback, and I'm sorry that your visit didn't quite hit the mark. These reviews help us pinpoint areas where we can tighten things down and review what went wrong on your dish. We'd love to get you back in and send you a few of these dishes done right to show you how good they can be if you'd like to join us again. Just make sure to mention my name if and when you make a reservation, and I'll get that set up. Thank You again for your feedback. Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Hari
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Lobster curry was awesome and service was excellent
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Beverly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! I believe this was our 9th visit to Sway over the years and it surely won't be our last. Simply fantastic!
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Elena
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, beautiful space. Loved the bok choy and jungle curry.
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Sway Thai - Austin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sway Thai - Austin also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 326-1999.

Sway Thai - Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1087 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Additional information

Area
West Austin / Westlake
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Frank Harris
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://swaythai.com/
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Sway Thai - Austin

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 1,087 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sway Thai - Austin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sway Thai - Austin restaurant rated?

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