SweetWaters on the River

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   Peter

   Portland

   37 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, service, ambiance was all good. The room temperature (even away from the large windows) was to cool for comfort without wearing a coat. Also, the entrees came out at different times which is less than ideal. Maybe just an off night.
   

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   Summer

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 December 2024

   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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   James

   Portland

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   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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   Angela

   Tahoe

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   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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   Marian

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   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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   Mary

   Portland

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   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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   Karen

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   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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   John

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 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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   Spencer

   Portland

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 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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    Justin

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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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