Sway Thai

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   Victoria

   Austin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had such a great time at Sway! Even though the seating is communal, they seat you are the corners of the tables, so it actually felt like we had the same amount of privacy as we would have had with our own table. The service was so attentive, friendly, and helpful. The food was excellent. We loved everything we ordered. The depth of flavor was excellent. Ever since moving here from NYC, I have found the Thai food in Austin to be pretty bland in comparison, but Sway's food definitely was at NYC level. The sambal sauce that came with the fried tofu was excellent, and the pad thai was delicious. We ordered this really strange and intriguing dessert that was surprisingly delightful and well-balanced. It was pea flower and aloe vera ice cream covered in spirulina sponge cake crumbs with a gel made of thai basil and lemon, and we ended up finishing the whole thing. It was the perfect end to our meal.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   The menu changed. Can no longer order salt and pepper shrimp or Tom Kha soup or fried rice with crab. The green curry was too spicy hot and was difficult to eat. Did not think food was as good as it used to be. Last few times music was so loud, it was difficult to have a conversation. They have a good choice of non-alcoholic drinks.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   My party is only of two. I've been to Sway in downtown 8 years ago and at the Domain 5 years ago maybe. But this is the first time to the Bee Caves location. I did took a peek at the terrace upstairs and saw that you do see the Austin skyline which is very nice. But I was told to go to the bar at the edge of the table. You can feel the flame and heat from that kitchen so I requested to move and was then out on a communal table with four other people. The menu was limited and the disappointment started begin with the appetizer. I ordered the papaya salad and I'm a food eater and was so surprised that the restaurant is nice and good amount of people there but the papaya salad that I know from Thai food is not only green papaya that is not totally shredded with only vinegar soy sauce and peanut. Wow, I won't go into what's normally in the salad but $$$ serve like that. I ordered the Tiger Cry and it came out almost like raw. They recooked for me but took a long time before a server would bring it back out. The taste of the sauce is good but the portion is very small. The moo yaang Pork grilled was barely cooked as the meat does not come off the bone easily and none of the meat is precut besides it's in a chunk. This is definitely not Asian Asian styles as you know I'm Asian American. Overall this place will not be the place when I'm craving for Thai food!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a really pleasant time at Sway recently. The rooftop patio ambiance was really nice and I was pleased to see the return of some old favorites to the menu, like the jungle curry. We also tried the raw oysters and really enjoyed them. Lexi made our visit really special and we hope to be back soon.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience4

   Bar staff seemed dismissive and not engaged in the service. The food was like being flavor bombed , and not in a good way. It’s like they put every spice & flavor possible in every dish to make it seem eccentric. The pad Thai noodles were like complete mush. Overall just a Wierd vibe & the food was trying to hard to be different.
   

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   Ellie

   Austin

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience2

   The waitress forgot to put an order in, was slow refilling our teas, and there were so many flies where we were sitting indoors.
   

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   Nova

   El Paso

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service. Creative menu with generous selection with vegetarian and meat based entrees. Warm, inviting modern decor with family-style seating encourages connection between and within dining patron groups The food was served hot and well-seasoned. We will be back for an encore soon!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Exclusive

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Came for a graduation and the dinner was perfect. I’ve also never seen my friend eat SO MUCH!
   

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   ABiteOnTheTown

   St. Louis

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience3

   I made resys for a romantic rooftop experience but was told the day of, that the rooftop was closed for a private event. Our other options were a hot patio at the entrance, communal indoor dining or sitting at a high top kitchen bar. We sat at the latter to watch the kitchen in action which was cool but someone should have warned us that it would mean incessant smoke in our faces. We felt the need to rush the entire experience bc our eyes were stinging and it was very hot. Be prepared you’ll need a full shower and put your clothes to the side for washing or dry clean after leaving. My hair stinks today, and almost $300 later I wish the staff had forewarned us about the smoky locale when they offered up our options. There’s also a 4% employee welfare charge that was included. If the menu prices weren’t so steep I wouldn’t have minded it but the restaurant can clearly afford to pay their staff more. The food was mostly very good but be prepared for smaller protein portions.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    The cocktails were amazing! The potstickers that look like sushi … also incredible! The outdoor space is beautiful and downtown view from the top fun to see. Definitely worth going when you want something nice, delish, and unique!
    

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    Giani

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1

    Not sure what the gimmick behind the shared giant tables is, but it's a waste of space and really make it difficult to enjoy a conversation. On top of that, they really don't need any music and they do need some sound deadening because it's unpleasantly loud. The food and service are great. Improve the ambience and it could be an outstanding dining experience.
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience for Mother’s Day. Also had the BEST waitress!
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lots of flavor bombs, fun setting, very nice decor. We’ll be back!
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3

    It was freezing cold because of the many fans on high that couldn’t be adjusted even though the weather was in the high 60s. Ambience would have been lovely if I wasn’t so uncomfortable.
    

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    SamJ

    Austin

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    On rooftop 1/ the flies were very bothersome. Wished we had asked to go downstairs but didn't want the noise below. 2/ Could NOT enjoy the view as the heavy plastic was partially in place. Plastic protection seemed haphazardly placed and drooping in some places.
    

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    GeorgeC

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Serve at large square table with other people. Service and food were excellent, we will come back again to try the varied dishes!
    

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    MVAustin

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our table was not ready when we arrived , while the wait could have been quite irritating, Sway Management provided drinks for our large group and provided updates as we waited. While the party started later than expected and the dinner was yummy and a lot of fun. Try the oysters!
    

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    BobA

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We are not big fans of the communal tables. Also the benches instead of chairs with backing makes it more uncomfortable. But the food, drinks, and service were great.
    

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    ErikaV

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good ambience, really nice authentic Thai food, good service
    

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    Frannieg

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a delightful, delicious meal, waitress was most helpful.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a great meal had with excellent service! The tiger beef was divine!
    

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    StephenH

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Always try and come here when I’m Austin. Great atmosphere and great food
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Food comes out as it is ready vs all at once which they informed us about ahead of time; however, two people ordered exactly the same thing and one of the two came out 20 minutes later and everyone was pretty much done eating. They were semi apologetic but not really interested in trying to make it right in any way.
    

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    czall

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely experience- outside dining. Attentive waiter and delicious food!
    

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    GeorgeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just a fav place to have some amazing food and perfectly made drinks
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Found part of a glove in our appetizer, the server took it back and confirmed it was a plastic glove. I was really shocked.
    

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    CherylM

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a great experience I booked another reservation!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for our anniversary and it was fabulous! We sat on the outdoor upstairs area, with a gorgeous view of the city. Fabulous wait staff and food was divine! Will definitely be back!
    

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    KateC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a great night! Rooftop table was available and lovely, and food and service was great!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect , the food was really good we enjoy it a lot
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Food quality has gone down significantly and overly spicy. Tried 3 dishes. All three were below average taste. Not sure what happened. Used to love the place.
    

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    Bond

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Calamari appetizer: the calamari were very small in size. Portion size was too small for $18! Brussel sprout appetizer was very good. The “son in law” entree and pad thai ki entree were lacking flavour.
    

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    Patricia

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    We go to Sway Thai on a regular basis and always enjoy the overall experience ( service, food, drinks, ambiance , value of happy hour). This time we ordered siumai , a steamed specialty . But we were surprised to see it come deep fried and we didn’t enjoy them . We told the waiter that it was not what we expected . I think the waiter should mention that this a fried food when clients order.
    

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    ADITIS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    It’s more challenging for a larger group since the table is wide but it’s overall great food and ambiance
    

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    Scooter

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had never been to the Bee Cave location. It was excellent in every way.
    

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    KimberlyG

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and great service! We had the dumplings, satay, crab fried rice, pad Thai gai, Brussel sprouts and green curry. Highly recommend sharing because you get to taste lots of amazing dishes that way. The decor is beautiful and the service was wonderful. We'll definitely not wait as long to return.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience5

    If you’re going for authentic Thai food this isn’t it. I’m not one to complain but the food was average and some dishes arguably below average. Service was awful too. Two dishes came out a literal 20 minutes before the other two. One of the extra sides we ordered came after we were all finished. Not great.. restaurant is looks nice though
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4

    Was a great experience with the service. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and great at explaining dishes or having recommendations. The food was on the fair end of taste, kinda wish they had a spiciness scale so you can tone down or up the dish.
    

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    ElijahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sway Thai was a very nice place with great ambiance and food for the value. It’s a cool spot for a date but not very quiet if that’s what you’re looking for.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    My wife and I visited during Thai New year, and the restaurant was packed and lively. Excellent cocktail specials with depth and complexity. We started with the Calamari, which was perfectly fried (GF to boot) and the sauce with fermented black bean was unique and packed with flavor. The tom kha gai was very well balanced, with strong, fresh lemongrass and coconut flavor. I could have used a little more heat, but it was an very very good bowl of soup. For mains, my wife had the blue crab fried rice which was light, fresh, and absolutely full of crab. The seasoning was balanced very well to not overpower the excellent crab within. I had the Songkran special Penang Curry with beef short rib. The sauce was bold without being overwhelming, and the beef was braised to perfection, pull apart tender and went very well with the potato pecan fritters. We also had a side of brussels sprouts which were so good we could hardly stop eating them when our mains arrived! Thank you to our server, Tye, for the great suggestions, and a wonderful experience. There was nothing on the menu that didn’t look tasty, and we will most definitely be returning!
    

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