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Sway Thai - Austin, West Lake Hills, TX

Sway Thai - Austin

4.6
4.6
1124 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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 &amp; full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free &amp; vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu &amp; 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.
  • Neighborhood
    West Austin / Westlake
  • Parking details
    Sway has a free dedicated &#43; 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sway Thai in Austin offers a vibrant ambiance with city views, ideal for group gatherings. Diners rave about the "amazing food," especially the "son in law" dish and "fantastic" cocktails. While some find the communal seating awkward, the service is generally praised as "excellent." Perfect for special occasions or happy hour.

1,124 Reviews
  1. kathy

    Minneapolis22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely patio, service great, short rib pad Thai was delicious, spring roll pretty good, patio chairs painful if you lack your own padding. One appetizer, one entree, three tap beers: $80 with tip.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Kathy Thanks for the review, we love all feedback. My best tip here is Give us a call with your next reservation and we can get you to the best seat in the house, our upstairs bar with a view of the downtown Austin skyline. It's a little tricky to book, so making a reservation then giving us a call to solidify it is the best way to make sure, and we're happy to help with that. Also, let's get you in a little earlier on a Monday-Friday so we can get you half priced drinks during our 4-6 happy hour! Thanks again!

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  2. jene VIP

    Dallas10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love this restaurant . The dishes are a bit too spicy! i’ve eaten here 4 times and they should put the red pepper and spices to the side. The service and ambiance are wonderful!!
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for your review, Jene. We'll keep an eye on the spice and make sure we aren't hurting anyone! Next time if you like, let us know that you've found the food spicy in the past, and we can guide you to milder dishes as well as ones where we can modify the heat. Thanks again!

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  3. Carol

    West Palm Beach104 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    -poor wine list - nothing we ate was great. Lots more sauce with very little meat. Yuk Oysters and overpriced for what they were - hate sitting with other people and can’t hear yourself talking - hard to see location sign first time - hostess was not warm or inviting and frankly acted clueless Not great selection of food. Need more choices and something’s that aren’t spicy.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Carol, Thank you for the review, we welcome all feedback and love to use it to focus on what could be better. I'm curious, what was missing for you on the wine list? I'd be happy to see what I could get in if it fits our list! As far as the food goes, we can make many of the dishes less spicy, or point you towards the less spicy ones. If you'd like to come back in, we'd love to send you a couple of dishes that are not only delicious, but won't overheat you! Just drop my name when making the reservation so that we know you're coming and will have that ready for you. Thanks Again! Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager

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  4. Brit

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Exceptional food quality and ambiance, with typically solid service.
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Brit! Thank you for the review. We welcome all feedback, and appreciate the time you took to give it. Wanting to always focus on what could be better, would you mind letting me know what didn't quite hit with the service this time? Thanks again Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager

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  5. Eduardo

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and our server was great definitely recommend

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  6. Gwendolyn VIP

    Austin91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful setting, great lotus margarita, and good curry. But bringback the fried chicken! It was our fave

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  7. ZOELYNN VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was incredible she helped me find drinks that worked with my pallet

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  8. Patricia VIP

    Austin10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Service was very slow, but polite, enthusiastic, and courteous. The food was very slow coming out to us. We ordered the coconut chicken soup and 2 of the Son-in-law dishes!! Yummy! Love the vibe too!
    Sway Thai - AustinResponded on March 2, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Patricia! I'm sorry your service and food were slow, but we really appreciate the feedback to grow and tighten things down daily. Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager

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  9. Tracy

    Denver38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and atmosphere are always great!!

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  10. Denise

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was delish!! Favorite was the mussels and cocktails! Try the Key Lime Crush or a Lychee Martini with the Japanese gin (yum!).

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FAQs

Sway Thai - Austin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sway Thai - Austin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 326-1999.

Sway Thai - Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 1124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sway Thai - Austin

3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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 &#43; 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 326-1999
  • Catering
    Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off &amp; full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free &amp; vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu &amp; 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.
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