Sweetwater Oyster Bar

Review №1

Rating: 5

The Oysters have such amazing flavor

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

2nd visit and this time we brought a group of friends. Everyone loved it and some have already returned with others. Time to stop giving this place good reviews and keep it a little local secret.

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

A pleasant surprise!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

The food was fantastic and the service was even better! We went for my GFs birthday dinner and couldnt have been more pleased with the experience. Thank you James!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

First time there and I was very surprised at the decor. very up scale and I felt I should have dressed better then jeans and a t shirt. Food was very good and service was good. Very loud and the dinning area is small. Most of the tables and chairs are high and you cant touch the floor, They do have half booths with padded seats. there are metal chairs that are small and will hurt you back. Owner told me they are replacing them. Sea food has gotten expensive everywhere so the food prices are high. for two people it will run you over a hundred dollars with tip. It is a wonderful place for Cedar Park and I will return for sure.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Looking for great seafood and service? Go to Sweetwater Oyster Bar in Cedar Park across from Longhorn Steakhouse. Their food is delicious and their service is professional and attentive. We sat at the bar and Zach took great care of us. I had the Branzino and it was a beautifully crafted plate. My husband had the Hong Kong Sea Bass and it was masterfully prepared.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

The best seafood in Cedar Park! The service is outstanding, the cocktails and ambiance are great. We had the stuffed salmon, the oysters, fish and chips, and mussels - all were delicious and so fresh.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Drinks 10 stars. Had mojito and oyster shot. Came here after work for happy hour! We had a mixed order from the happy hour/social hour to the main menu. Dozen of oysters are delish. The sashimi tower was not what we were usually expecting from the usual sashimi cut but the combined cuts with avocado and caviar on top was surprisingly yummy! We had the crab tail which was ok. Overall, th e place was cool with a vintage touch -reminded me of a different vintage restaurant in Washington. Pleasant server. We are coming back to try the different dishes!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

They have a really good happy hour menu! We enjoyed 2 dozen of their Gulf oysters, their oyster Mac and cheese and a bottle of champagne. Everything was scrumptious! The severs were also very attentive. A must-go if you love seafood. Every last Thursday of the month, they have music and happy hour all day.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great place. We were last customers of the night and they treated us right too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

So good! Will be back asap!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Been here twice now and the food was great. The atmosphere was a little interesting the first time. The couple at the bar was VERY comfortable with the bar staff and speaking so loud over our table against the window we couldnt hear what each other were saying. The second time was much better.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Food was fantastic! Fish perfectly prepared. Worth every penny.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Exceptional happy hour with wonderful selections

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

All the dishes we ordered were perfect. We ordered multiples of each type of raw oyster they had so that we could try each one the oysters. All the oysters were cold, fresh, and delicious with each having its distinct brine and aftertaste. We ordered some starters to share like the octopus, ceviche, and ravioli, and none of those items disappointed. They were perfect. Overall for food, prices are on the higher side, but for the higher price, the quality of each dish was well worth it. For example the lobster ravioli, lobster Mac and cheese, lobster risotto had lots and lots of chunks of lobster. Waiters would come by very often and were attentive and friendly. Vibes overall at the restaurant were really nice too. It wasnt too packed, so I do hope they get more business soon since Id love to see them succeed! Kid-friendliness: Theyve got a kids menu but my kids a snob so he wanted oysters

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

First of all the place is very loud! I could not hear the person at my table unless I leaned over and yelled. The music was cranked up very loud that everyone was yelling. James our server was very good and proactive in knowing what we needed. The food was very good. Fresh and prepared with good presentation. Did I mention that the place was loud? Can you hear me? If less people yelling it would be a great place for a nice date.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere! Feels like a Coastal restaurant in the Carolinas. My wife and I had crab cakes, fried shrimp and the Hong Kong sea bass. All of the food was top notch! This will be our go to for date night moving forward.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Great happy hour M-F on oysters!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Our first time here and won t be the last. We enjoyed a lavish brunch and a great experience. The staff was also very accommodating to all our requests.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Service was great and the food was amazing. Nice additon to Cedar Park.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

They live up to their name of being an oyster bar. Very delicious and fresh

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

I really love this place. Came through to check out Happy Hour and it was perfect. Flavorful food, tasty drinks, friendly service, and chill atmosphere. Cant wait to come back again for dinner.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I could almost cry this food was so good. I m 28 years old and I ve had my fair share of fine seafood across America and mexico. Hands down the best food I ve had. If you re on a budget get a few drinks and the ceviche. Best ceviche I ve ever had. My partner had the crab stuffed lobster and I had the steak and shrimp kebabs. While the kebabs were fantastic I regret not ordering two of the lobster. The atmosphere was super chill. Absolutely perfect for an intimate date night. I can t believe this place is in cedar park across the street from academy.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Truly a gem in the Cedar Park dining scene...blue Crab claw fingers are huge and delicious...oysters with caviar and gold leaf are a major treat...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Another outstanding meal/service at Sweetwater Oyster Bar this week! At the risk of sounding like a broken record... we sat at the bar, Zach was our bartender/waiter, great job as always, and we started with a dozen gulf oysters. For starters on beverages this time, we opted for the Oceans 11 martini and the Midori Spritz. Both were awesome, and really fun to look at! A Hugo followed in the second round of drinks, also very good as well. Ingredients can be found in the attached photos. Our food selections included two new dishes for us... the Tuna Tostada and the grilled Branzino filet. The tuna tostado was served as a ball-shaped tortilla shell filled with tuna and all the other stuff. Looked cool and tasted even better. The branzino was perfectly grilled, laid atop a carrot ginger puree, sided by saffron curry couscous, and topped with two, large grilled gulf shrimp. The entire dish was a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors... delectable! No dessert this time. Highly recommend Sweetwater Oyster Bar for your dining pleasure! Update April 2024 We stopped by Sweetwater on a Saturday evening during the dinner hour, and the place was packed! We started with a French 75 and an Almond Joy martini... but were great, and paired well with a dozen of gulf oysters which were shucked well, and served ice cold! The sashimi tower is a heavenly combination of tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado, onions, tobiko caviar, salmon roe and sweet ginger ponzu. The dish is made by layering the ingredients in a round form so the dish literally comes out looking like a tower! Delicious! The fruits de mar linguini was equally good. Clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster all simmered in a fantastic garlic cream sauce, and the pasta was cooked a perfect al dente. We would definitely order both dishes again! Another 5-star meal enjoyed at Sweetwater. Highly recommend this place if youre in the area. Even if youre not in the area, its worth the trip! Updated Review 02-25-2024 We really wanted some oysters tonight, Sweetwater Oyster Bar it was. Zach was our bartender/waiter again and remembered us from last time. Zach provided excellent service again, start to finish. Thanks Zach! We started this evening with a couple of Last Word cocktails, a fun combination of gin, chartreuse, maraschino liquor and lemon juice... Delicious! First course, of course, was oysters. One dozen super-plump, juicy and briny gulf oyster, served ice cold, on ice. Awesome oysters. We ordered from the Crudo section of the menu, the Nama No Sakana. Not sure what that means in Japanese, but at Sweetwater, it means 5 different sashimi on a plate. Definitely a dish worth having! We finished up with another new to us dish, the Mediterranean Branzino. A well thought out and presented dish. Highly recommend Sweetwater! Updated Review 02-04-2024 Stopped by Sweetwater Oyster Bar to give it another whirl... last visit (which was our first) was in May 2023. Tremendous improvement since the last visit. Bombay Sapphire martinis were the drink of choice, tasted great! Our first plates were the ceviche and hamachi crudo. Both dishes were outstanding. Next up was a dozen gulf oysters, served ice-cold, and they were HUGE! At $2 each, a real bargain... We choose the burrata salad. It did not disappoint! We finished up the day with the scallop special, Moroccan scallops. The scallops were expertly prepared, tasty great. Cauliflower, carrots and couscous on the side, delicious. Well be back. Highly recommend Sweetwater Oyster bar this time around. Original Review May 2023 We stopped by Sweetwater Oyster Bar for happy hour recently, our first visit there. The bar looked very inviting, so we sat there. Shout out to Brandon and Adam behind the bar, good guys, great bartenders, and excellent service, attentive but not intrusive. If I was going to title this review, it would be Hits and Misses. We will definitely go back, the hits outweighed the misses, well be more wary of the shellfish next time around...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

I thought this place would have been revamped from the last restaurant but unfortunately they missed the mark again. Server was nice but the food blah. $100 for mimosas and 2 appetizers.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sweetwater Oyster Bar and had an exceptional experience thanks to our waiter, James. His professionalism and friendliness enhanced our meal, making it even more enjoyable. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the meal overall was fantastic. I highly recommend trying their rose margaritas, they were amazing! Thanks to James and the team for a memorable dining experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Food was excellent. A true fine dining experience in an elegant, cozy atmosphere with top notch, friendly service!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Such a lovely gem nestled in Cedar Park for we suburbanites who want some quality food and ambiance. Staff and management were very friendly and helpful. Will visit again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great Happy Hour, a dozen Gulf oysters $12! A few options of draft beers at $5. We will definitely come back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Im SHOCKED this place has any positive reviews at all. It is INSANELY overpriced for mediocre food. Wants to be fine dining, but misses the mark by a long, long, margin. My $18 cocktails were tiny, not boozy at all, and one of them took over 30 min to arrive. The service was so slow, even though there were exactly six total tables (maybe 15 people max) in the entire restaurant on a Saturday night at 7:30. Our waiter was nice but he disappeared and I had to ask two people for another overpriced cocktail. Oysters were good but how do you eff up oysters anyway?? The rest of the food was flavorless. Truffle fries contained absolutely zero truffle and came with ketchup which is completely unacceptable for the price. Crispy brussels sprouts were decidedly soggy and flavorless. Tuna tower wasnt anything special. Octopus was just flavorless and Im pretty sure comes on top of packaged Wholly Guacamole you can buy in the grocery store. All in all, a very very disappointing experience for a $200+ dinner for two. NUTS! We wont be back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

This place is a 10 of 10 for me! The food, atmosphere, and service was completely top notch. Best Oyster Rockefeller I ve ever had! This place is elegant but cozy. Perfect for a date night or to dine business partners and friends. The pasta was delicious and for the non seafood people the ribeye was spectacular!!!!!! The owners were there and was super accommodating and made sure everyone had a wonderful experience. Can t wait to go back!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 2

Underwhelmed and overpriced. This place came highly recommended and I wanted to love it. Unfortunately the food was just bland across the board and service was slow. Started with the crab stuffed mushrooms. $21 for 3 small mushrooms that really just tasted like any mushroom I could get anywhere. Didn t get any flavor from the stuffing. I had the stuffed lobster tails and my husband had the lobster risotto. Lobster tails were ok. It was served with a baked potato that was bigger than the tails and 2 small pieces of cauliflower. If you re going to call something a side make it portioned like a side, not a garnish. Flavor was nothing special and price was high. My husbands risotto was very bland. Not much lobster. Plenty of clam shells on the plate but several clams were missing the meat which is disappointing because it was a small portion to begin with. Overall we would ve liked slat and pepper for all the dishes but that would ve required the sever coming over and checking or asking how the dishes were. Service was slow and the food was not particularly speedy. I know some fine dinning takes longer but this felt like a casual place trying to claim that they re fine dinning. We spent $130 for 2 people, no drinks, and left hungry and disappointed. The atmosphere was nice. Music was at a nice level and it felt cozy.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Amazing! Great food and great service!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great food, lovely drinks, and incredible atmosphere. Fun place to spend time, especially during Happy Hour

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This place was fantastic for a birthday dinner! The service was great and our waitress was super friendly and accommodating. I ordered the oysters from the east coast and loved them and I never used to like oysters. We got the sashimi tower and that was so delicious with it being fresh! I also got oysters Rockefeller and devoured those. This place is great for a date night or bringing company too!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

This place is amazing and super accommodating for dietary restrictions. Staff and owner are exceptional and really elevate the experience. Highly suggest the sashimi tower and the east coast oysters. Lobster ravioli was also top notch. Bartender is solid and the cocktails were on point. Best place in Cedar Park by far! Dietary restrictions: Accommodating for dairy and gluten allergies Kid-friendliness: Kids love this place and they will make any adjustments for picky eaters

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Another hidden gem in my neighborhood. Amazing

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Food, service, and ambience is fabulous! I can t wait to go back and try more things from the menu

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Phenomenal price for oysters during happy hour. Drinks and service were excellent as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Food and ambiance was fine, but the prices are crazy. Would rather take the time to go to Austin and pay for parking and babysitter more for a better, less expensive meal.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

More than oysters. Started with drinks and a variety of oysters. All were great and fresh. We shared the Surf and Turf special which included a filet and choice of scallops or crab stuffed lobster. The bartender recommended the scallops which did not disappoint. These were the star of the meal- so much so that we ordered another side of scallops. The service was ok- even with reservations they sat us at the bar instead of a table and service was a bit slow. It was a Saturday night but not too busy. Good for a date night but not with a big group.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 3

Excellent peach martini and burrata appetizer were not enough to offset other mediocre facets of this visit. There are too many other places in CP and Austin area where $200 will get you a better experience. Dinner for 2 with tip: 1 cocktail, 12 oysters (tried all varieties offered), burrata app, octopus small plate, branzino/shrimp entree, extra bread. Timing was rushed, courses arrived very quickly and before we had made headway with prior items. When the entrees arrived, there was no room on our high-top, so we asked the server to hold 5 minutes. Waitress appearances were erratic and perfunctory. As CT native and residents of Chesapeake Bay watershed, we found the flavor of the SOB oysters lacking. They werent all that busy, and their reviews are generally positive. Maybe theres a reason for tonights misfires....

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

$ rating is wrong. More like $$$

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Was visiting from out of town and my BIL suggested we go for happy hour, the oysters, crab and cocktails were excellent. Prices were really good compared to some places I ve seen in Austin. Service was impeccable.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

The best gulf coast oysters I ve ever had! Jesse was great. Amazing service and food!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The oysters were amazing, the wine was right on point, and the service was exceptional.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 2

Everytime I go to Sweetwater I spend half of the meal listening to the staff tell us stories or about the restaurant. Don t get me wrong, I m a talkative person- but last meal It prevented me from getting to actually catch up with the people I was dining with. It wasn t just that waiter- it has happened many times I ve gone there with others. Also the menu online, in person, and what is actually on the plate for the avocado toast are 3 different things.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Great customer service! Very attentive and friendly staff! Halibut Florentine was amazing!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

I had high hopes as we love a unique restaurant and good oysters. I thought the decor was bland. The food was very mediocre in general. Our oysters were expensive and had no briney punch. The waitstaff was friendly but we had 3 different waiters at one point & then they spent most of the time fawning over an eccentric regular. To be fair, that person had a great time. I was really hoping to love this place but sadly it was meh for us. The good news is that this restaurant has lots of people that love it and we wish it well.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

I so wanted to love this place. Considering the reviews, it seemed like there was lots of potential. But I just came away from an expensive birthday dinner feeling very disappointed. This place wants to be fine dining - at least from the vibe and the prices - but it falls flat. Other than the manager, there was one other waitress working the entire restaurant so I was ready to forgive the lack of service thinking they were short staffed. But it just got worse from there. The high points were the gulf oysters and the hamachi dish. Our $50 each entrees were terrible. My husband got the Lobster Risotto, of which there were an abundance of clams and very little lobster or risotto - I use quotations because the rice in this dish was far from creamy risotto as described. I got the Steak Oscar, which had a flavorless bernaise sauce and lump crab that tasted fishy. It was accompanied by bland mashed potatoes, broccoli that tasted burnt but wasnt burnt, and basically raw carrots. My husband hardly ate any of his risotto, and I left about 3/4 of my meal on the plate. Not once were we asked how things were, to include when we refused a to go box for the leftovers. To top it off, the waitress spilled a shot of something someone else ordered, and I watched as she poured the liquid from her tray into the carafe the bartender was using to measure out servings of wine, and then she DRANK IT in plain sight. I went from wanting to love it, to willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and return another time, to deciding never to go back because it was awful and so not worth the price. For a $200 dinner for 2, there are exponentially better choices that are out there. This aint it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

For the price I was a little disappointed. Plates were small, lobster was a little over cooked (and I am someone who likes their seafood pretty well done), had to remind the waiter of the stuffed mushrooms we ordered twice, and no cheese on the baked potato (waiter gave me American and even melted it for me but wasnt the same). We came because another place we were going to happened to be temp closed on Mondays and ended up not super happy that we ended up here and spent way more than we would have at the other place. Environment was great and theyve got potential but for us to go in with only one other table to get what we got and spend what we spent I see no reason this shouldnt have blown my mind.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

You got me at $1 oysters

Date: 10 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

I got the sweet tower. Everything was really fresh. There was plenty for probably 3-4 people. The oysters were excellent and the smoked salmon was a highlight. Ill definitely be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

This place is a gem! My son was dying to have some oysters and we did a quick Google search and ended here. We order the seafood tower and it was gorgeous and delicious. Their Spanish chorizo oysters were amazing! Super recommended

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We had an excellent meal here and very good service. Everything was prepared well, and we enjoyed most of our time there. The bar area got rowdy at the end of happy hour, and in such a small space became unpleasant. We will be back but would avoid the HH crowd

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Ive been wanting to try this place for a while as oysters are my absolute favorite food. I am thrilled to share my anticipation lived up to the quality of oysters we were served! We opted for 4 different types of east coast oysters and they were delicious! We also ordered the calamari which was perfectly cooked (side note- the cup that the marinara dipping sauce was served in was tiny, making it difficult to actually dip. Not complaining, though - it was also delicious). Additionally, we had the beef tartare, which wouldve been better if it was mixed-up instead of served in the deconstructed way it was but that is just my personal preference. The quality was top tier and we cannot wait to return and try more things from the menu if we dont fill up on the incredible oysters first. We look forward to returning soon

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The food, the ambiance, and the cocktails are amazing! But, the best part of Sweetwater Oyster Bar is James! He is so fun, hardworking, and engaging! He took care of my crazy girlfriends on my 67th birthday! Bravo!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Tried Sweet Life Mocktail it was absolutely delightful, and the customer service was top-notch. I highly recommend this place for a fantastic experience!

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

We are from New England and love seafood... so we have a high standard! This restaurant is absolutely the best seafood in Texas. Everything from the seafood tower to the cocktails to the service was 5 star! Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

The food was PHENOMENAL!! The waitress, oh my god he was the sweetest I ve ever met! The service was very fast. The ambience was very nice. I LOVED it there!! Kid-friendliness: They are very nice to kids!

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Great food and cocktails!

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Gulf Coast oysters were no larger than my thumbnail. Even at HH prices not worth it

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Arrived pretty early, after 11. The service was on point, we were the only ones there but still a great server. We order bottomless mimosas to go with our selection of oysters. Finished our brunch with lobster Benedict. I have to say the French toast was a bomb, I didnt order it but got to try it from one of my friends orders.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

These oysters are fresh and delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Amazing selection of fresh Oysters and the seafood is amazing! Parking: Over 50 spots in the shopping center area to choose from. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Absolutely the best restaurant in Cedar Park or Leander. Everything from the food to the drinks and by far the staff. Please go and enjoy. Make sure you end your time with a coffee and a Golden chocolate cake.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Oysters were a soy amazing! Staff was so attentive. The restaurant was beautiful. I definitely will be going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Every town needs a resturant like this. First, they make proper cocktails. From the standards to their feature drinks. The Key Lime Pie Martini, complete with graham cracker rim is hard to skip for desert. Small plates from Muscles & Choriso to Steak Tartare are great to share or enjoy by yourself. If youve got a crew get the seafood tower. Its something to see/eat

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Food is AMAZING and the service is FANTASTIC. Looking forward to many more date nights at this remarkable place.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

I stopped in for a quick Sunday lunch and stayed for the delicious food, the soft jazz, and the pampering atmosphere. I would be nuts if I didnt go back and if I didnt share the experience with friends and family

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Tony was there and we had a great time trying out the oysters among other dishes. I don t eat oysters generally but the east coast sourced oysters were great! I had fun trying the different types and man was there some great dishes on the menu. We ll have to come by again! Great food and service - that smoked oyster

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Our NEW FAVORITE seafood restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

One of my best experiences of Austin food in the past three years. Everything was excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

My husband and I moved to Austin 4 years ago. We have been searching for really good/fresh seafood. I was not disappointed when we walked in the door! Best seafood since we left Houston. Service was on spot, food was fresh and delicious and the service was above and beyond. Will be back 100%. Also, I would like to thank Tony and the bartender (didnt catch his name) for spending time to talk with us and give wonderful suggestions on food and drinks. Think we have found our new favorite spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Happy hour is to die for! Oysters are consistently amazing and staff is very attentive.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

The food was SUPERB and Jannah provided excellent customer service (and stole my heart).

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Hidden jewel in CP. James used to be at Steiner. Always good to see h and wish him, the owner and staff the best. Food is very well put together and the drinks are outstanding. Hopefully they will expand and build more.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

James is an absolute professional! From the moment I entered the restaurant he created a very welcoming environment and was the epitome of customer service, anticipating our needs before ever needing to ask. No complaints about food. Martini was good. But it was the staff, and James specifically that were exceptional!

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

The hubs and I are foodies through and through and were pumped to finally find this spot! They have an exceptionally clean open kitchen concept that we loved. Our favorites of what we ordered were the Rockefeller oysters, fried shrimp, oyster mac and cheese and the crab fingers. Such a great ambience as well with stellar staff. We will be back soon

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 2

Just plain not good. Oysters were very questionable and not what we are used to. We were so excited to try this place, but we re greatly disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Shout out to Tony and the team that was working while we stopped in and visited for the first time. Excellent service, great recommendations, and amazing food. Our #1 favorite were the out of this world selection of oysters (black magic oysters). Happy hour ends at 6pm and that entails delicious drinks and $1 gulf oysters. Simply fantastic visit. Also,the service team did amazing by helping out with our kiddos by getting them some french fries and accommodating our needs.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Great food, Great drinks, great vibes. Only little issue we had was spacing, a bit crowded with staff and tables, but the food makes you forgot all that. Its definitely worth going. Make a reservation for faster seating. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 1

The servers were lovely and we wanted to like this place. We love oysters and the atmosphere, I will say, is nice. I ordered the fruit de mer linguine and it came with a mound of red onions ( that were not listed as an ingredient) instead of the mushrooms, as listed. I put the large amount of red onions to the side to show the staff. The server graciously got the manager, who didnt seem very concerned and walked away. The solution for this issue was to give me a plate of mushrooms, after my meal was already finished. I was a little confused and it was unfortunate, as the dish is almost $50, which i paid full price for. Im happy Im not allergic to red onions, because I would have been in trouble. Needless to say, we wont be returning, due to the very unfortunate events. Great servers, potentially dangerous food practices.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

Worst $100 ever spent. My wife ordered the fruits de mer linguine, not listed at all red onions on menu. It didnt have mushrooms in it at all and instead it was loaded with onions to the point was more onions than pasta and her sauce was broken and watery. Their fix was to bring her a mound of cooked mushrooms which came out after she was done basically. Not at all worth $43 dollars. Ordered 6 raw oysters, was asked and to help choose if I preferred small or big oysters. I told him big, but when the oysters came out maybe 2 out of 6 were actually big. Not worth the price $4 a piece. When my wife brought up the issue to our server about the onions and no mushrooms that over powered and just weird in the dish, he told the manager who stopped and didnt even listen to what his own server was saying before just waking away and saying nothing or acknowledging. Leaving even him confused.Then, later he came by to take our dishes and was rude and awkward. Just hand motioned you done and grabbed it and left. This was honestly the worst experience Ive had going out on a very long time. Id rather eat old McDonalds found on the ground then give them a dime.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

This place is so great. You would think you are downtown. So happy they are here

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Amazing food, great service, perfect atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

We had a great experience at Sweetwater. James took care of us for the evening and ensure you ask for him when you make your reservation. The food and drinks are some of the best in North Austin. We tried a little of anything from champagne to craft cocktails, oysters, mushroom, Mac and cheese, halibut, seafood linguine and surf and turf. We are looking forward to going back soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

I really wanted to like this place. Its one of the cooler vibes in local restaurants. However, it was unfortunately a poor service experience. I requested reservations online and they were confirmed for 7p on a Friday evening. My wife and I took my oldest son and his girlfriend out for a nice meal. When we got there, the hostess could not find our reservation but sat us anyways. The place was packed (a little on the crowded side) and extremely loud, between the music that was probably a good 10 decibels higher than it needed to be. This caused us and others around us to have to raise our voices to carry a conversation. Almost on the annoying side. My son was surprised that the silverware was not on a napkin but directly touching the table. Water was brought out and we ordered a couple of appetizers and our drinks within the first 10 minutes. Well, we believe they were appetizers as they were in the shareables section. Though, there is also a small plates section of the menu. They came out about 10 minutes later. As the appetizers came out, another waiter asked if we needed anything and we placed our entrée order with him. He wrote it down in a notepad. The original waiter came back by and asked if we were ready to order and we let him know we had placed it with the other waiter. About 45 minutes later, we decided to ask when our food would be coming out. We were told it would be out shortly. About 15 minutes later, we stopped another waiter to ask him to check on the order. He did and came back to let us know that the order had been submitted 24 minutes prior. An hour had gone by at that point. So, I asked him to go ahead and cancel the order and bring us our bill for the drinks and appetizers. He assured me it would be out within 6-7 minutes. 15 minutes later, I had to walk back over to where the wait staff were gathered to let them know we had waited long enough and to please bring us our bill. He apologized and said he would be right back with us. He came back to the table and apologized and said the GM would comp the appetizers and drinks. We were appreciative of the gesture, but it didnt necessarily improve the experience. I think it would have been better received if the GM came by, personally, to apologize. I wouldnt say the place is understaffed at all. There issue is really a lack of sound systems and processes. It seems they take an approach of every waiter serves every table. While it might make sense as an idea, there seemed to be a lack of accountability on behalf of the waiter that forgot to put in our order. He never once came back to our table. The waitstaff are extremely friendly and accommodating, but our first and probably only experience at Sweetwater was bad enough to make me feel compelled to write this review. In terms of food, I can only comment on our appetizers - brussels sprouts, calamari, lobster ravioli and shrimp. The brussels sprouts were good not great. The calamari was good. The lobster ravioli was plain. The shrimp was surprisingly small. Ultimately, I hope they fix their issues as more of this type of restaurant are needed up here.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

A top notch spot ran by top notch humans. Cedar Park has been blessed with this new hot spot. RUN don t walk.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Excellent! This has become our new favorite restaurant. The food is fresh and we thoroughly enjoyed the oysters. I highly recommend visiting them during their happy hour, $1 gulf oysters and $3 East coast oysters.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

BEST OYSTERS in Austin/CP! Fantastic drinks IMPECCABLE SERVICE WITH JAMES. If youre looking for amazing food knowledgeable staff this cozy spot is your place. Can get a little busy so be sure to make reservations for larger parties

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

We went to eat here the other night and had the best time. The atmosphere is great, perfect for a date night or night out. We had the best waiter, James who gave us the best recommendations and even surprised on outstanding drinks. We left with full bellies, and a great night out with friends. We will definitely go again!

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

The most delicious food ever !!!You have to try guys!!! Every time Oysters is fresh!

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

We were so excited to try this place! We usually have to drive to downtown Austin for good seafood. The oysters didnt disappoint. The food didnt disappoint. The service however! They run out of lemon juice for drinks, and my wife my a comment that it was a bit early for not having lemon juice for drinks - it was about 8 pm on a Saturday- the waiter went back to the bar and mocked my wife bc she made such comments. Food was really good but I am not going to spend $300.00 with bad service. Back to Austin! Perlas and Clarks!

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

Oysters were good, but the entrees were mediocre for the price, service was not great either.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

We sat at the bar and Melissa was top notch. She took care of all our needs. I ve been chasing my favorite espresso martini and she did not disappoint. Highly recommend coming to see her.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Melissa was great! Very tentative, helpful with great food suggestions, and greatly recommended drinks that were very tasty. This was my first time here but I will definitely be back. I m looking forward to the rest of the menu! The raw oyster selection is well versed. Thanks again!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Amazing experience. Honestly, fish and scallops over the top great. Add the oysters and you can t find another spot in Austin that competes!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Mid week date night at Sweetwater Oyster Bar. Service here is fantastic by all the staff. Everything was very good. The burrata salad was amazing! Really enjoyed the fruits de mer linguini and truffle fries were very trufflly. The mussel were enjoyable with the chorizo and wine sauce and dipping the bread.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Went to Sweetwater for the first time last night. We had a sampling of a few different oysters, and all of them were fantastic! All of the servers were attentive, but Tristan was our main guy and knocked it out of the park. Will for sure be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Everything was off the charts! Great ambiance, friendly staff & food, well I can t say enough try it all

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

Extremely slow service and bland flavors! Went there at 3:40pm and had not much.. We ordered, Chorizo oysters, crab stuffed mushrooms a dozen oysters and truffle Fries to Go and had 2 arnold palmers. Drinks - Arnold Palmers came in first quickly. Looked good, tasted horribly bad. Extremely sour lemonade and tasted super artificial. This was the first time ive ever sent back an Arnold Palmer because it was not consumable. I had to wait a long time to send this back because our server was just running around tables and it took some time for him to come to us. The Mushroom with stuffed crab came in right after and it was Good. Even the crab tasted good. Mussels - Was super excited to taste the mussels and it was a mess the moment we tasted it, the whole item was too salty to even do a taste test.. The Chef probably didnt even realize the Chorizo has salt, i wonder how theyve been serving it all along. Anyways had to wait like 10+ minutes before i could track and call for our server and it took them another 15 minutes to get us the order re-made. This time it was edible but had almost no great flavor. The mussels also tasted a bit old. After about 15+ minutes we asked when would our Oysters come in, thats when our server realized he mightve forgotten to get that into the system. . .We saw atleast 3 parties who came atleast 15 + minutes after us had all gotten their Oyster plates... There were not more than 6 tables with people and about 6 or so in the bar.. It was not busy at 4pm. After about another 15 minutes we received our Oysters and they were great!!! Fries - The truffle fries were a ToGo order and i noticed they were actually wedges and not fries which was not the problem. I looked at the quantity and it was 10 pieces of potatoes and i had no idea of what and where the truffle was. At this point we were actually not sure why this place is so highly rated and raved... Even the folks in our table nearby were talking how bad their food was and we told ourselves this would be first and last for this place. This is what we noticed. 1. Poor process and service to take and send orders 2. Food taste and quantity was sub par 3. Great ambience and location

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Sweetwater Oyster bar is a Cedar Park gem! I am obsessed with this place! The food is top notch, and the cocktails are amazing and beautifully done. My favorite part of this place is the people though. When I arrived, I was greeted with a smile and throughout the happy hour, I met several employees and the owner who is a fabulous person all around. I left feeling like I had made new friends! I love it. If you haven t been here you must try it immediately! Grab yourself a cocktail and ask for the chefs choice on oysters! You won t be disappointed!

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Good place

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

Ok, so here is my Sweetwater Oyster Bar review! We decided to try it out since so many people recommended it. I ll be doing an official review on Yelp as well. Made Mother s Day Reservations a month ago for noon. We got there and it was chaotic. No table and they didn t know when they could seat us. Finally got us seated at 12:35pm. They offered us two drinks on the house for the wait. My husband and son each ordered Bloody Mary s. We ordered the Seafood Tower and Tuna Crudo. The Tuna Crudo was delicious. The Seafood tower was ok. Nothing spectacular (Seafood seemed frozen and then thawed except for Oysters). My husband ordered the Seafood Omelette and it was ver good. My son ordered the Sea Bass which was good as well. I ordered the Avocado Toast with Salmon. It wasn t that great. The Salmon didn t taste that fresh. I asked if they had any from scratch in house desserts and they said their chocolate cake was. We got it and you could tell they got it right out of the fridge and it was not house made. The waiters were nice but you could tell they were over their heads. Actually the whole restaurant was over its head. We get the bill and our two drinks that were supposed to be comped were not so we had to send the check back. They did honor the 5% discount for being a Cedar Park Foodie member. We paid $300 total for the 3 of us. My review is a 2 stars out of 5 and these are the reasons. We had to wait 35 minutes WITH reservations. We had multiple servers and even though they were nice they had no idea what had been done or not. The food was good but not $300 dollars worth. Will we be back? probably not.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Great place! Servers are all kind and the Linguini was spectacular although a bit on the expensive side. 10/10 would recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Love having a nice place like this on 1431. The food was great and the service was true hospitality. This place isn t cheap but you get what you pay for.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

I ve lived in CP/Leander for 13 years and this is one of the best restaurants the city has ever had. Tony is an outstanding waiter, very knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend!!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

This place has a great vibe and something you might not expect in the Cedar Park area, upscale feel with a local ambience. The decor, lighting, and service all make this place worth the visit, not to mention the food. You ll feel as if your fine dining downtown Austin without the $20 parking plus supporting local small business owners. If you like fresh, this is your place. Take a chance and go local, you won t regret it!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Excellent service and food!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

I hardly ever write reviews, but my wife and I had such an amazing experience here last night that I needed to. The food was amazing (oysters, salmon, fish, crab cakes, truffle fries), service really great, atmosphere so nice and relaxed. Really a perfect date night location in a town (Cedar Park) that has depressingly few quality restaurants. I m so thankful we stumbled upon this place and will be coming back many many times in the future!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Great service from James!! Recommend coming here, everything was great!

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Great and fresh delicious oysters, great food in general, fried calamari delicious, fried shrimp awesome, custom aguachile was great. Customer service is awesome and the owners are always looking after you to have a great experience!! You should definitely visit this place if you love sea food

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Excellent place, delicious oysters and recipes with fresh seafood that leave you wanting to return, if you come ask for Rudy and he will invite you a shot (oyster shooters)

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Would rate Sweetwater 10 stars if I could! Since the moment we walked in the owners have treated us like family! Little backstory my fiancé one night after our monthly movie night said lets got grab something to eat and have a drink, I was against going to get oysters but he finally convinced me and Im so glad he did! We walked into and were seated quickly were greeted by the owners and the place was so lively and fun! These Guys know how to really make everyone feel so welcome and create a fun dining experience! We have been back multiple times since and I can say every time we go the experience is great!

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Really delicious seafood! Fabulous happy hour prices & great vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Best Seafood in Cedar Park. The food was incredible. The shrimp and oysters were on point. Setting is very nice and cozy. Waiters were extremely kind and energetic. My dad enjoyed the drinks a lot. Kind lady would always keep water refilled. Sea bass and Bone-In Strip were to die for. The dessert was also fresh and amazing. Overall, would definitely recommend giving Sweetwater a try! Vegetarian options: Salad Section and fries. Parking: Multiple areas to park and stay walking distance away from the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: No provocative acts and waiters were very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Attentive cocktail service from this high end neighborhood eatery. Looking forward to our next visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Wow, great new seafood spot focused on fresh oysters with several varieties. If you picked up this restaurant and set it in Manhattan, you d wait for weeks for a reservation. Food, service, ambiance all top notch. Cedar Park is not known for high-end cuisine but I encourage you to give Sweetwater a try. This place checks all the boxes. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Highly recommended for incredible food and fantastic service. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly. All in all, a perfect date night destination.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Customer service 5 stars, ambience 5 stars, drinks 4 stars, food 3.5 but we definitely have high hopes for this place. They re new and still experimenting with the menu so I wouldn t be surprised if everything is a 5 next time we go. We went early-ish for Sunday brunch and got some really nice cocktails instead of doing the $20 unlimited mimosas. There was a DJ which was really fun. They sent out some oyster samples and my hubs ordered a dozen of the ones he liked. Two of the oysters tasted like they d gone bad but the rest were very good. I got the lobster Benedict which was great except for there was very little lobster and the english muffin was super thick and not toasted so I just ended up not eating that part. The biscuits and potatoes are so good! Cedar Park doesn t have many places like this so I still highly recommend and I believe they ll continue to improve. You can tell that the staff wants each customer to have a great experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

We were there for their chamber ribbon cutting event. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. The appetizers they had set out for this event were delicious and the drinks they served were very tasty. Too bad we had to go back to work afterwards. We may have had a few!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

The food and the service was top notch! There were at least 6 different oyster selections available so we ordered a sample of all of them. From the appetizers to the entrees to the drinks, you cant go wrong. I will be coming back soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 2

We used to love La Joie that was in the same location, but even though the menu and high prices are similar, the food and service at Sweetwater are really disappointing. Our server was nice but inattentive to details, and in a place with this price point, part of what you re paying for is a higher standard of service. They did not deliver. We ordered oysters and did not receive the varieties we requested. One person in our party ordered the $21 smoked salmon avocado toast and it was inexplicably missing the salmon. The owner noticed and had the kitchen remake it, which was appreciated. Another person ordered the French toast which was over cooked and the plate was soaking with oil from the frying, and the bacon was horrible - one thin, soggy, undercooked piece. I ordered the $42 steak and shrimp skewers which is supposed to come with garlic mashed potatoes, but I was told when they delivered it that they didn t have any mashed potatoes made so they gave me grits instead. The steak was cooked to well done and tough, and the vegetables were charred black but also raw inside. So over all, really disappointing. Even worse because it s so expensive.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

When your in the CedarPark- RoundRock area and your mind escapes to the Gulf Coast, James and Guy and the Crew here Bring it! GULF OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELL...FRESHH, CLEAN, DELICIOUS. Reservations are a Plus. The Bar is serving up Ice Cold drinks with a well stocked lineup. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS ONE!!! Clean and phenominaly Fresh. Check out their menu and Rock the Happy Hour specials. Two top tables for the perfect date night set the tone for the attention to details. More important the Teamwork they show is second to none. My Date and I will be returning and making new memories here.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Food was amazing and service was even better! Oysters had just arrived fresh an hour before we ordered. Multiple employees checked on us throughout our meal. Music selection was good but a bit loud for a date night (not to sound like the old person ). Will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Oysters and drinks were fantastic and we will definitely be back for those, especially during social hour. We were big fans of La Joie and sad to see it go. We were equally skeptical of the (mediocre) sushi place that followed. The food was good but not amazing, especially given the price point. Servers were polite and helpful but not especially warm or engaging. The layout and everything seems recycled from La Joie, just not as good. Oysters: 5/5 (we went with the server recommendation and they were great. On par with Clark s, Perlas, Salt Trader s, etc. Mignonette sauce was not my favorite but real horse radish was good and oysters were fresh and tasty.) Drinks: 5/5 (try the key lime martini!) Appetizers: 3.5/5 (crab cake was good with more crab than breading, Brussel sprouts were crispy and tasty) Entrees: 4/5 (mahi was good but quality did not match price point) Dessert: 4.5/5 (mousse was excellent) Service: 3/5 (very attentive but not warm or friendly. Mason was sorely missed.)

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Outstanding food and service

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Incredible atmosphere, the seafood was impeccably fresh and very good, and our server was AWESOME. I would HIGHLY recommend going here. Get the seafood tower. Theres also good options for people that do not like seafood. The cocktails are also very, very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Love the food, the jazz music was awesome and custom cocktails were to die for!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Love this new restaurant in Cedar Park. Cedar Park is so over due for a classy and culinary delight like Sweetwater Oyster Bar . The food is amazing- you will definitely want to come back for more! We had the oysters , Flounder A LA Plancha and Shrimp and Grits . The service was top notch. Our server was Tony . The owners, Mike and Rudy were so hands on with walking around to tables talking with customers to make sure they were enjoying their experience. You can tell they are very customer-centric and love what they do. We will definitely be a regular customer at Sweetwater Oyster Bar!

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

The place is a fantastic!! The oysters are fresh and a good size. The drinks are also great and the ambiance is laid back. The folks that run and work at the place are great. Our host, Tony, did a heck of a job tending to us. Can t miss here.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Visited Sweetwater Oyster Bar for social hour today. Hands down the best Gulf Oysters Ive ever had! They also had a selection of East Coast Oysters. Tried the Oysters Rockefeller (killer flavor) and the Shrimp Cocktail (huge). To take the cake tried the Espresso and Keylime Martinis... absolutely delightful! Highly recommend trying this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

These folks have something special here. Great drinks, thoughtfully executed food, attentive staff, all in an upscale setting. Date night is calling.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

This place is AMAZING!!! Just stumbled on it with a Google map search. Food is excellent, service is superb, Mike the owner is awesome. We Loved it.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 2

If you want some raw oysters and expensive drinks in a cramped, loud bar then this place is for you. The very limited menu is even more limited when you arrive and discover they only have half the entrees. Oyster Rockefeller would more aptly named Cooked Oysters with tasteless soggy breading . We ordered grilled scallops and were served a ceviche that consisted of 6 pieces from one malnourished scallop drowned in mole sauce with potato chips. Literally that was their spin on ceviche. We were then informed that they were out of scallops. Apparently they were out if tonic as well since the Hendricks Gin was served with soda. I would have given one star but the poached lobster soup was tasty albeit difficult to find any poached lobster in it.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Fantastic! All around Fantastic!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Cozy upscale seafood joint in Cedar Park TX. They were crowded and it turns out there was a good reason for such a crowd - the food and service were excellent. Well stocked bar - the wine list could be made better with the addition of Texan vintages. Oysters were outstanding, as were the entrees.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Cute but crowded place. Room for 1 person to walk between tables. They take reservations. We had about a 10 minute wait. Well stocked bar. Fresh oysters available. I had the salmon which has Asian flavors. It was good. My husband had the shrimp and grits which were average. Good food but expensive.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Please don t believe the hype. This place was terrible. Almost every table next to us (including us) had our food comped. Wrong food, wrong tables, extremely, extremely long waits - with a reservation. Incompetent bar staff. Yes, walking to the bathroom in the rear does feel like someone could assault you. And for another reviewer that I don t know to feel the same way about that, (2 unisex restrooms in the very isolated rear) let s me know the feeling is valid and will likely be felt by others. From many years of business/leadership/process analyst experience, this place is run terribly. Too much to name. Our server was great though. Save yourself a night of being exhausted with their incompetence and eat elsewhere.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Our server was amazing. Let s just get that out of the way. But my god, what a mess of a place. Been service industry over ten years and I could see all the issues immediately. Seating was awkward and so cramped we couldn t stop pushing the table back and forth to try to make space between us. Food was bland and came out incorrect. But that doesn t matter. This review is solely about the owner. He repeatedly wiped our table with his hands this was shortly after having his hand firmly down the back of his pants while giving out free shots at the bar. I wish I was joking. I felt like I was in a sleazy Miami nightclub and instead we paid over $100 for our meal. Date night is scarce these days and feeling like I might get violated on my way to the bathroom (yes, it was that bad heard and viewed owner taking asking bar customer to the back) wasn t on my docket. This place won t last it s so grimy I can t even. Don t forget to tip your servers, good restaurants are hard to come by and so is money. I feel gross after leaving the place.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

I don t even know where to begin. This place is amazing. Drinks are great food is even better. Service it top notch. They make me feel like family everytime I walk in this place. Can t wait to go back. Thank you

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

If you like oysters, mussels or salmon Make it a date!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Refreshing new take on an oyster bar. The crab cakes were phenomenal. I m thankful the owner brought this gem to Cedar Park!

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Just WOW! Sweetwater Oyster Bar is hands down the best of Cedar Park. The raw scallops melted in your mouth. When I asked for rare+ on my steak, it was perfect. The only time I needed to use a knife was to cut my food to make it last longer. My wifes mussels with chorizo in white wine was so delicate and tasty. Thanks to the friendly staff. Jorge behind the bar, Tony on the floor, manager Rudy, and Chef POC, you are amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Beautiful spot to have an amazing seafood. Great service, great prices and DELICIOUS food. Mike the owner was great as well and made us feel like we were regulars. Best of luck

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

We found out about this restaurant opening and went in for drinks and appetizers! Oysters on the half shell absolutely amazing! Can t wait to go back and have a full meal! Ambiance was great!

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

What a Pearl. Absolutely loved my food, our waiter (Mike), and the drinks. On the wall there is a sign that says eat oysters, love longer . I can verify that my night which began with Sweetwater eating oysters did, in fact, end with what could be defined as loving for a long time.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Delicious!! Happy to have a quality oyster bar nearby. It s a classy place, and I love the open kitchen. Food was top notch, drinks were great, service was beyond friendly. Also just thought the aesthetic was really cool, almost swanky. Hats off to the oyster shucking guys nonstop. We ll definitely be back

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Visited on opening day with friends and had a fabulous time. Sat at the bar and the owner, GM, and chef all made us feel right at home. They have a great selection of oysters! Will be driving to Cedar Park again to eat here.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Amazing atmosphere delicious fresh seafood best in Cedar Park

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Best meal I ve had in Texas in years.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Hands down the best shrimp and grits I ve ever had. The oysters are phenomenal as well. Staff and atmosphere were outstanding. You need to try this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

You don t even feel like you in Cedar Park in there, amazing vibe and even better food.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Totally speech less period . Try the crab cakes or the whole menu

Date: a year ago