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French-American comfort food in a bistro setting with banquette seating & a summertime garden.
What to order: Grilled Hanger Steak · Steak frites · Lobster salad · Roasted Beet SaladFrom Google Maps reviews.
Sweetwater is a great date spot with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The staff made us feel comfortable right away and the overall vibe is warm and inviting. Food and drinks were enjoyable as well. The space is on the tighter side, so not the easiest setup if you have a stroller or young kids with you. I’d say it’s much better suited for date nights or catching up with friends than for family dining. Overall, a really nice experience and we’d happily come back.
Salmon was cooked well. All the sides complemented the fish and balanced the flavor. Grilled hanger steak was well seasoned and cooked to preference. Went really well with the broccoli rabe and red wine beef reduction. Onion rings were light and crispy. French onion soup was decent. The shaved Brussels sprouts and kale salad was my least favorite; it needed more — maybe some mandarin and walnuts or something. Service wasn’t the best but not too terrible. Ambiance was cozy and laid back.
Went in, got seated in the middle of the greenhouse in the back where 4 of the 8 electric unit heaters were blowing 85F heat on my group. Water was poured for other tables except for ours. Food was ok. The only redeeming part of this experience was when I asked the waitress/host to do something about the heat and they actually closed only 1. Our group still tipped 18%, would not want to come back or recommend sitting in the greenhouse.
From the Nov 10, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.