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Sweetwater Tavern

Sweetwater Tavern

American Restaurant and Brewery$$$$
Sterling
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    Tanya F.
    "Also the Monterey salad, good good I have it every Sunday😄"(4 Tips)
    Elise W.
    "drunken rib eye with a glass of root beer."(6 Tips)
    Charles W.
    "Drunken Ribeye, Salmon Salad and Aussie Rolls are my favorites"(4 Tips)
    Adam J.
    "Everything! jambalaya pasta is amazing!"(3 Tips)
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  • Wil B.heart icon on user image
    Wil BellMarch 13, 2017
    This is by far our favorite NoVa restaurant. Great great food. Start w/spinach artichoke dip, then house salad, small round rolls, ribs or fil-a (both are awesome). Service is always awesome.
  • Jenn S.
    Jenn SJuly 7, 2012
    Fantastic staff!!!! My friend ordered a steak he thought he wanted (the rib eye)....when it wasn't really what he was craving....they brought him a different one (the filet). He was SO happy :)
  • Adam J.heart icon on user image
    Adam JohnsonMay 23, 2015
    Everything! jambalaya pasta is amazing! The sautéed chicken breast sounds unremarkable but it's amazing! Steaks are great! Bread is awesome! Tex mex egg rolls! Spinach and artichoke dip is even great!
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DraperMarch 7, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great selection of in-house microbrews, food is always high quality and well prepared, and the team-based service has never let me down. Slightly expensive but well worth it.
  • Layne M.
    Layne McIntoshJune 3, 2018
    For not being a seafood place, their lobster bisque is AMAZING!! And not to mention they have the BEST rolls of any place, especially with the special butter they bring it out with
  • Elise W.heart icon on user image
    Elise WJune 8, 2014
    I read these tips before going and I'm so glad I did - got the drunken rib eye with a glass of root beer. So delicious!
  • Kelly W.
    Kelly WilliamsApril 4, 2013
    Consistently good food and friendly service. My favorite thing is the bread basket...they have bread that tastes like a donut. Gotta love that.
  • Randal K.
    Randal KennedyMay 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the salmon and the ribs at this place. The bartenders here are great and sociable. If you never been here before, you must make plans. The food is awesome.
  • Erin P.
    Erin Poole FordMarch 26, 2013
    Try the beer sampler for a great kick start to the seasons best offerings. The beignets and Short Smoked Salmon Salad are heavenly. Best for groups of 6 or less.
  • Kristen H.heart icon on user image
    Kristen HigginsDecember 24, 2015
    Everything is good...just to name a few...Tex-Mex Eggrolls Jambalaya, Monterey Salad with Spiced Pecans and of course, the Ozzie rolls!!!!!
  • Joe Z.
    Joe ZJune 9, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    This is probably the best place to eat in Sterling. They have great American food and a really nice atmosphere!
  • Brent G.heart icon on user image
    Brent GatewoodJanuary 26, 2018
    The burger was great. Loved the French fries and the egg roll appetizer was good as well. A nice spot amongst the chains.
  • Ray W.
    Ray WileyJanuary 7, 2015
    Stopped in for a burger and a beer. Service was surprisingly quick despite how massively crowded they were.
  • Saul G.heart icon on user image
    Saul GOctober 2, 2017
    We loved the firecracker shrimp, the drunken ribeye and the goat cheese & spicy pecans salad. Many beer choices too
  • Tanya F.heart icon on user image
    Tanya ForbesJanuary 18, 2015
    Filet tips with penne pasta is yum yum yummy! Also the Monterey salad, good good I have it every Sunday😄
  • Akshay A.heart icon on user image
    Akshay AnikhindiMarch 12, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The bread. Good god, the bread. Other food is good, but I can fill my stomach up just on that warm, delicious bread.
  • Heather L.
    Heather LawverJanuary 25, 2011
    *BEST* root beer I've ever had in my life! Maybe it's just psychosomatic, but I swear it helps get rid of migraines. I also recommend their cheddar cheeseburger & the chocolate waffle. Mmm, mmm!
  • Kristen K.
    Kristen KudlickaMay 12, 2013
    Great place food is great servers are the best great attitudes very very polit and friendly
  • Katrina K.
    Katrina KuhnJuly 14, 2012
    Get here early on the weekend for dinner! Packed after 6. The doughnut bread is delicious!
  • Christopher G.
    Christopher GriggsApril 16, 2013
    I don't know why, but I am in love with the roast chicken salad. It's probably more calories than ribs or burgers, but it's damn good.
  • Chris N.
    Chris NNovember 16, 2012
    Loved the pork chops. And the beer sampler was a nice way to try their brews.
  • Travis M.heart icon on user image
    Travis MillerMay 14, 2018
    Great service! Make sure to request just the Aussie rolls for your bread basket!
  • Kellie K.heart icon on user image
    Kellie Kellie KellieMarch 9, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Aussie (sp?) rolls, drunken ribeye, summer berry shortcake is delicious. Can't go wrong here!
  • Travis M.heart icon on user image
    Travis MillerMay 14, 2018
    Great service! Make sure to ask for the Aussie rolls and try the jambalaya.
  • Melissa G.heart icon on user image
    Melissa GoodnightJuly 20, 2016
    Crab cakes are very good, as is the broccolini, service is excellent. Love this place!
  • G J.
    G JDecember 19, 2012
    Try the Short Smoked Salmon Filet - Marinated and smoked, hickory grilled in basil redskin mashed potatoes and dijon cream
  • Cas M.
    Cas MarburgerFebruary 22, 2011
    If you're a vegetarian, there are portobello fajitas. And salad. Not really ideal, but you can chug a few beers and/or glasses if wine and enjoy the heck out of their fresh bread and guacamole.
  • Robert T.heart icon on user image
    Robert TreatMarch 8, 2016
    The root beer is actually fantastic. Sweet upfront but with a classic root beer finish. Probably the most redeeming quality of the whole restaurant!
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    TaraJanuary 17, 2013
    For a lighter lunch I get a chop house salad with chicken. Not bad for lunch meetings/lighter fare.
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    TaraJanuary 17, 2013
    Ozzie rolls + drunken rib eye + loaded mashed potatoes! YUM! I never liked steak until I had the drunken rib eye. 
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BurnsJuly 8, 2010
    Ask your server if they have the filet tips with penne pasta in citrus sauce...delicious! Not on the dinner menu but they usually have some left over from lunch if you ask. =)
  • Jeanne L.heart icon on user image
    Jeanne LittleJuly 21, 2016
    Everything! Just had chopped salad, Grouper w/California wrap, Yum!
  • Ryan S.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ScarolaFebruary 16, 2014
    Call ahead on weekends or be prepared for an hour and a half at the bar waiting for a table.
  • Claudia B.
    Claudia BlancettJune 24, 2013
    Wish I had ordered the ribs! Tasted my friends and they were awesome! I will be back. The salad I had was excellent too!
  • Caleb G.heart icon on user image
    Caleb GutshallJuly 13, 2015
    Crab and Shrimp Louie, is a solid appetizer to start with. Ribs are really good as well!
  • Davide M.heart icon on user image
    Davide ManzoniMarch 31, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    salmon, half roasted chicken and baby back ribs are well worth to try
  • Rebecca A.
    Rebecca ArthurSeptember 22, 2013
    They have calamari!!! I hope they keep it as a regular app ;-)
  • Charles W.heart icon on user image
    Charles WadeSeptember 30, 2016
    Drunken Ribeye, Salmon Salad and Aussie Rolls are my favorites
  • Andy L.heart icon on user image
    Andy LeachJanuary 22, 2023
    Everything is good excellent pasta
  • David F.
    David FSeptember 15, 2014
    Great rolls and salads. Sit outside on the patio if it's nice.
  • l m.
    l murphyAugust 25, 2011
    for vegetarians - the sweetwater roast chicken salad is GREAT w/o the chicken! ...pretty darn good with the chicken also.
  • David C.
    David CorleApril 7, 2013
    The rolls are pretty much little heaven-clouds of wonderful goodness.
  • Aaron B.heart icon on user image
    Aaron BellDecember 8, 2017
    The oatmeal stout and ribeye steak were delicious.
  • Stephen V.heart icon on user image
    Stephen VictorMay 2, 2015
    Despite the description, this place does not really have vegetarian food. Salads, yes. Pasta Primavera, the go to token vegetarian option, yes. The veggie burger that's shown on the menu? Nope.
  • oregonkat
    oregonkatNovember 17, 2010
    Jessica b was right, the filet penne pasta was yummy! Ask ur server if it's available, and get the blue crab fritters too!
  • Amy T.heart icon on user image
    Amy TribiéDecember 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Order the Blue Crab Fritter app, Roasted Half Young Chicken entree, any of the desserts, and have a beer or Lucky Lounge Lemonade to drink!
  • Chrissy J.
    Chrissy JApril 7, 2014
    Loved looking at the pond! Sit on far left or outdoors.
  • Marion K.heart icon on user image
    Marion KarolApril 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Say hi to Cynthia the bartender! She is quite fantastic!
  • Kim D.
    Love the Aussie Rolls and Chicken with havarti cheese sandwich.
  • Dave S.heart icon on user image
    Dave SFebruary 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    You can't go wrong with a drunkin rib eye or the baby back ribs.
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