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

SweetWaters on the River

4.2
4.2
71 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 71 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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."

71 Reviews
  1. Summer

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. James

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Angela

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Marian

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Mary

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too loud could not hear each other speak. Did not like being charged for everything that you ate. Five dollars for teeny tiny rolls. nine dollars to add a Caesar salad. The salmon was good, but came with a mushy green vegetable that I couldn’t eat and no potato. So $35 for a piece of salmon was ridiculous. Will not visit this establishment again. I’ve had better at red lobster.

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  6. Karen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for Thanksgiving. My husband had the traditional turkey, stuffing etc., but I tried the scallops with parsnip puree, and it was delicious! Out server, Ellex was sweet and knowledgeable. It was our first time there and she was very helpful with menu questions. They have a side selection of bottled wines. I can't wait to go back in the summer when we can sit outside with a view of the river.

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  7. John

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had high expectations but it was a very average meal Service people seemed eager to have us leave and despite an interesting menu , the carrot soup and both salads were not that good Was in town to take my brother out for his 70th bday and the setting looked great Because of its nice setting on the river I will go back and hopefully the food will be better otherwise it will be nice spot for a drink

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  8. Spencer

    Portland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    My wife and I had requested a romantic table but were seated in the middle of the room beside a large, loud table with children, despite there being several open booths. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, but it was made with fatty chicken thigh, and with the mayo and fennel slaw, it was so oily that it was hard to eat. After just one bite, I left most of my $20 plate untouched. The server noticed and asked if everything was okay; I explained that I couldn’t eat it, and while she offered something else, it wasn’t clear to me if that meant an additional purchase. So, my plate wasn’t comped and went to waste. While I’d expect a restaurant to comp a meal that couldn’t be eaten, that didn’t happen here, and we won’t be back. The crab dip and risotto were excellent, but the sea bass was under-seasoned. Overall, this place feels overpriced, and we don’t plan to return.

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  9. Justin

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed the dinner and the restaurant very much, I highly recommend it.

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  10. Richard

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well prepared food. Service and food are a bit slow

    1 person found this helpful

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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.2 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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