SweetWaters on the River

Name: SweetWaters on the River
Address: 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR, United States, 97401-2215
Telephone: (541) 743-1000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (155)

$30 and under

American

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Join us in celebrating panoramic view of Eugene’s Willamette River with an expertly crafted menu of contemporary Pacific Northwest fare. Our beautifully designed dining rooms, private event spaces and riverside deck are the perfect setting to enjoy our fresh and seasonal menu proudly composed of locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, French American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(541) 743-1000
Website
http://www.sweetwatersontheriver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfredo Van Nortwick

Location
1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215
Neighborhood
Eugene
Cross street
Valley River Way
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 155 people are saying

SweetWaters on the River reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eugene
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SweetWaters on the River offers a "beautiful view of the river" and a newly remodeled interior. Diners appreciate the "great ambience" and "attentive service." Menu highlights include "delicious food" with standout dishes like fish and chips and salmon corn dogs. Despite some service delays, many patrons promise to "definitely return."

155 Reviews

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Gregory
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with my family. Food was amazing. Server was awesome.
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Beth
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! love being on the river. Will definitely go back often.
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Kyle VIP
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the patio sunshine and fresh air. Great menu with all selections delicious.
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heidib
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely dinner here! Aaron was so helpful and kind.
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Janet
Perth1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal and great service for both dinner and breakfast … Aaron very knowledgeable with his wines and provided great service … thanks
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Michael
Portland / Oregon1 review
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I would not recommend fish and chips - all batter and very little fish and greasy. The waitress was wonderful and sitting on the river to eat is a nice atmosphere. Inside was too noisy today.
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Cynthia VIP
Philadelphia County49 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The place itself is lovely with outstanding views of the river. However, the food is overpriced and nothing overly special. The wine selection was good but they were out of a multitude of bottles. My pork chop was very fatty.
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Sharon VIP
Las Vegas60 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Izzy took ammonia ate of us as always. Love the new menu!
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Bruce
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place to celebrate my wife's birthday. Food was excellent. View is excellent. A bit too noisy for my wife who has a hearing problem. The stairs down to our seats made it difficult for my wife and I who both have mobility problems.
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Tanya
Central Texas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good and the service was attentive. Will definitely be returning.
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SweetWaters on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401-2215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Valley River Way
Neighborhood
Eugene
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfredo Van Nortwick
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sweetwatersontheriver.com/
Phone number
(541) 743-1000

SweetWaters on the River

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