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Unbeatable Willamette River Dining - SweetWaters on the River, Eugene, OR

SweetWaters on the River

4.2
4.2
77 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Join us in celebrating panoramic view of Eugene’s Willamette River with an expertly crafted menu of contemporary Pacific Northwest fare. Our beautifully designed dining rooms, private event spaces and riverside deck are the perfect setting to enjoy our fresh and seasonal menu proudly composed of locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (541) 743-1000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Van Nortwick
  • Area
    Eugene
  • Cross Street
    Valley River Way
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eugene

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SweetWaters on the River offers a stunning riverside view and a beautifully remodeled dining space. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing service," highlighting dishes like scallops and wild mushroom pasta. However, service can be "slow" at times, and menu options might be limited. The ambiance and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem."

77 Reviews
  1. Karen

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on Christmas Eve at 6 pm, so it was busy. Beamer was our server, and she was great. Sweet, efficient and funny. We were not rushed. The only complain I had was that the food was not hot when it came out. We had prime rib with brussel sprouts and potatoes. The food tasted good it just wasn't hot enough.

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  2. Gabi

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience for the whole family. Everything was superior: the food, the staff, the ambiance! Great choice for dining in Eugene!!

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  3. ROBERT

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful restaurant river view in all of Lane County. Wonderful menu with unique appetizers, beautifully presented entrees, and amazingly wonderful flavors!

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  4. Pamela

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to go to Sweetwaters often and were so sorry when it closed due to a fire. Once it reopened we were eager to see the changes. We had weekend brunch and the space was beautifully redesigned-familiar but freshened up and so comfortable. Still a wonderful view of the river. The food on offer was varied and excellent, prepared exactly as specified. I had eggs, chicken sausage and rye toast, while my companion had the fish and chips. There were 3 large portions of fish and the french fries were perfect and crispy. The ambiance (during one of the busiest shopping days of the year!) was peaceful, unhurried and such a relief from the hectic mall next door. Food was a reasonable price, especially for such quality and excellent service.

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  5. Peter

    VIP

    Portland

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very happy to find out they serve breakfast here. Good selection and very good food.

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Portland

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service, ambiance was all good. The room temperature (even away from the large windows) was to cool for comfort without wearing a coat. Also, the entrees came out at different times which is less than ideal. Maybe just an off night.

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  7. Summer

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best anniversary dinner here! Food was amazing from beginning to end, our server Izzy was unbelievable!! The remodel is impressive river views from everywhere. We had the crab dip and pork belly for appetizers the sea bass and pork chop for dinner and then he surprised us with dessert!! Perfect experience highly recommended!!

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  8. James

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server forgot our drinks for over 20 minutes and had to be reminded. The food for the price was tasteless without any flavor. The appetizers that were supposed to be hot coming out were lukewarm at best. Had very hopes for this restaurant and was greatly disappointed.

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  9. Angela

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Emmalee was amazing! She really made our time special.

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  10. Marian

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere and lighting created a warm peaceful environment. Our waiter was pleasant, prompt, attentive and kind. Our food was served hot, our glasses kept full. The flavors, and seasoning of the food was delicious. Though, the calamari was a bit rubbery and the double pork chop a bit dry. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal and will coma again. Hopefully they will put duck back on the menu.

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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.2 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for SweetWaters on the River

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Valley River Way
  • Area
    Eugene
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Van Nortwick
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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