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Sweetwater Tavern

4.7
(9,959 reviews)

Business Details

45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA
20166, United States
(571) 434-6500
http://sweetwatertavern.pub

About

American RestaurantGreat American Restaurants, Inc.
Local award-winning microbrewery offering handcrafted beer, Southwestern eats & spacious outdoor bar and patio seating.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Sweetwater Tavern
45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA
20166, United States

Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
10/12/2026Closed
11/11/2026Closed
11/26/202611:00 AM - 10:00 PM
11/27/2026Closed
12/25/202611:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Menu

5 menus · 282 items

Explore offerings from Sweetwater Tavern on 45980 Waterview Plaza in Sterling, with popular starters, salads, sandwiches, and kids under 12 available at this location.

Lunch Menu

53 items

Dinner Menu

55 items

Gluten Sensitive Lunch Menu

33 items

Gluten Sensitive Dinner Menu

35 items

Beverage Menu

106 items

Reviews

4.7
9,959 reviews
5 stars
7,966
4 stars
1,250
3 stars
414
2 stars
159
1 star
170
  • HW
    Harrison Wagner
    5 days ago
    2.0
    Horrible service. We arrived ahead of our reservation and asked whether we should wait at the bar or if we could be seated early. We hoped to order appetizers and additional drinks, but once seated, we were essentially ignored. Every round of beverages—whether a beer or a glass of wine took what felt like 20 minutes to reach the table. The food ticket time was equally unbearable, roughly 45 minutes before anything arrived. It wasn’t until we got up to find a manager and explain the poor experience that any real attention was given. The manager did make an effort to recover the situation, and the food itself was delicious, but the delays prevented us from ordering more and enjoying the evening as planned. Overall, 2 out of 5 stars. Unlikely to return to this location for quite some time. Hopefully things improve.
  • IM
    Isabella Morel
    Sep 28, 2026
    1.0
    I called Sweetwater Tavern about an hour and a half before arriving to ask if they had a table available around 7:00–7:30 for a party of FIVE. The woman I spoke with specifically told me they had ONE table left for a party of five at 7:30, so of course I booked it. We arrived about 5–7 minutes early, checked in for our 7:30 reservation, and were told to take a seat and wait. A few minutes later, one of the hostesses came over and asked, “Your reservation is for two people, correct?” I explained that no, it was for five people and that I had specifically called ahead to confirm availability for five before making the reservation. Instead of apologizing or even trying to understand what happened, she rolled her eyes at me and told me they only had a reservation for two. I explained AGAIN that the woman on the phone had told me there was one table left for five and had booked it for me. The hostess proceeded to roll her eyes at me multiple more times and then simply walked away. She eventually came back, and the only solutions we were given were to sit at the bar or split our party up. There was no apology for THEIR booking error, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience, and no attempt to speak to me respectfully. I was treated as if I had somehow caused the problem, even though I had called ahead specifically to avoid this exact situation. Mistakes happen, and I completely understand that. What made this experience unacceptable was the way it was handled. Rolling your eyes repeatedly at a customer who is calmly explaining a reservation issue is incredibly rude and unprofessional. A simple apology and some basic kindness would have made a huge difference. Extremely disappointing customer service and an awful way to treat guests. Based on how we were treated, I would not recommend supporting this location.
  • JS
    Jules S
    Sep 26, 2026
    5.0
    My wife and I have been to Sweetwater a number of times in the past and never had any complaints. Same is true this time. The food is always consistently great and the service is always good. We recently went and had the ribs and salmon which were excellent as always and our server Brianna was outstanding. Extremely friendly and accommodating to my wife’s dietary needs and allergies and kept offering us refills and service after we paid our bill and enjoyed conversation. I recommend Sweetwater and Great American Restaurants to anyone who’s never been 10/10 service 10/10 food
  • BH
    Ben Huff
    Sep 18, 2026
    5.0
    One of our favorite spots. We used to live within walking distance, and that was a dangerous place to be. Great selection of fixed and rotating beers, fantastic food (try the Monterey salad or the tex mex egg rolls, they're both great!), and a great atmosphere. I come here with family, friends and solo, and every time has been phenomenal. Looking forward to visiting again!
  • TM
    Troy McQuagge
    Sep 17, 2026
    3.0
    Apparently the bar area has a high first time visitor dine and dash problem. Been here before with business associates but sat at a table.It seems they need a credit card for drinks and food before they serve. But only for single individuals. Not regulars or parties of 2 or more. I guess if you frequent enough the staff will wave the supposed policy. I observe I was the only one who required this policy. I travel alot so I usually dine alone. Other than this the place was a 9 out of 10.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwater Tavern

What type of cuisine and drinks does Sweetwater Tavern offer?

Sweetwater Tavern is a local award-winning microbrewery serving handcrafted beer, Southwestern eats, steaks, seafood, Tex-Mex, BBQ, cocktails, and desserts, including options like salads and kids menu.

What are the operating hours of Sweetwater Tavern?

Sweetwater Tavern is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday and Monday, 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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