SweetWaters on the River

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   Kota

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food! Hard to find at first inside the hotel building, but not too expensive and good service!
   

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   David

   Portland

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation and got seated right away. That was the only good thing! We then waited for about 25 minutes before a waiter came by to pour us some water and asked me if we wanted to order anything to drink. I said “no but we’re ready to order.” He said he wasn’t our waiter but he can take our order. Thank goodness he did because I was about ready to walk out! Our actual waiter was the one who finally brought out our mediocre food and that’s all she did. No conversations, no apology for not tending to us, no questions about how the food was. There was absolutely zero customer service! Such a horrible dining experience for our 17th anniversary. We will not be going back.
   

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   Rex

   VIP

   Portland

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the steamed clams, which were excellent and a good size to share. Wine was terrific, with a good selection. I ordered the brick chicken and wife ordered black cod. Most enjoyable. Food came at appropriate times, and our waiter, Izzy, was very attentive. Since the fire, the remodel has been done beautifully. Will come back.
   

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   Callie

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here for my birthday dinner with family. Great drinks, solid food, and Robbie was the BEST!!!!!!
   

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   Kathleeny

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent. Staff seemed harried, but were very nice. Beautiful river view.
   

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   Sara

   Portland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I haven't been here in 10 years, and it's much improved! The remodel, food and service is modern, smart and just what one wants. View is as beautiful as ever. The bar is attractive and inviting. I will be back with more friends!
   

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   Kristen

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time back since the renovation and I was very impressed. The decor was very PNW with a fireplace and wine cellar. We sat by the window overlooking the water. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was amazing and came in a timely manner. Will go again!
   

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   Han

   VIP

   Portland

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Needs more servers or someone works more efficiently.
   

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   Stacey

   Portland

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent. The waiter was rude and dismissive
   

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    Virginia

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was fine. Service a bit slow. Disappointed that only brunch menu available until 2 pm
    

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