Sweetwater Tavern
American Restaurant and Brewery$$$$
Sterling
"drunken rib eye with a glass of root beer."(6 Tips)
"Also the Monterey salad, good good I have it every Sunday😄"(4 Tips)
"Drunken Ribeye, Salmon Salad and Aussie Rolls are my favorites"(4 Tips)
"Everything! jambalaya pasta is amazing!"(3 Tips)
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Wil BellMarch 13, 2017This 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.Upvote6Downvote
Jenn SJuly 7, 2012Fantastic 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 :)Upvote7Downvote- Adam JohnsonMay 23, 2015Everything! 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!Upvote3Downvote
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.Upvote1Downvote
Layne McIntoshJune 3, 2018For 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 withUpvoteDownvote
Kelly WilliamsApril 4, 2013Consistently good food and friendly service. My favorite thing is the bread basket...they have bread that tastes like a donut. Gotta love that.Upvote1Downvote
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.Upvote1Downvote
Erin Poole FordMarch 26, 2013Try 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.UpvoteDownvote
Brent GatewoodJanuary 26, 2018The burger was great. Loved the French fries and the egg roll appetizer was good as well. A nice spot amongst the chains.UpvoteDownvote- Elise WJune 8, 2014I 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!Upvote1Downvote
Kristen HigginsDecember 24, 2015Everything is good...just to name a few...Tex-Mex Eggrolls Jambalaya, Monterey Salad with Spiced Pecans and of course, the Ozzie rolls!!!!!UpvoteDownvote
This is probably the best place to eat in Sterling. They have great American food and a really nice atmosphere!UpvoteDownvote
Robert TreatMarch 8, 2016The root beer is actually fantastic. Sweet upfront but with a classic root beer finish. Probably the most redeeming quality of the whole restaurant!UpvoteDownvote
Saul GOctober 2, 2017We loved the firecracker shrimp, the drunken ribeye and the goat cheese & spicy pecans salad. Many beer choices tooUpvoteDownvote
Kristen KudlickaMay 12, 2013Great place food is great servers are the best great attitudes very very polit and friendlyUpvote1Downvote
Tanya ForbesJanuary 18, 2015Filet tips with penne pasta is yum yum yummy! Also the Monterey salad, good good I have it every Sunday😄UpvoteDownvote
The bread. Good god, the bread. Other food is good, but I can fill my stomach up just on that warm, delicious bread.UpvoteDownvote
Ray WileyJanuary 7, 2015Stopped in for a burger and a beer. Service was surprisingly quick despite how massively crowded they were.Upvote1Downvote
Aussie (sp?) rolls, drunken ribeye, summer berry shortcake is delicious. Can't go wrong here!UpvoteDownvote
Claudia BlancettJune 24, 2013Wish I had ordered the ribs! Tasted my friends and they were awesome! I will be back. The salad I had was excellent too!Upvote1Downvote
Melissa GoodnightJuly 20, 2016Crab cakes are very good, as is the broccolini, service is excellent. Love this place!UpvoteDownvote
Christopher GriggsApril 16, 2013I 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.Upvote1Downvote
Katrina KuhnJuly 14, 2012Get here early on the weekend for dinner! Packed after 6. The doughnut bread is delicious!Upvote1Downvote
Chris NNovember 16, 2012Loved the pork chops. And the beer sampler was a nice way to try their brews.
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Caleb GutshallJuly 13, 2015Crab and Shrimp Louie, is a solid appetizer to start with. Ribs are really good as well!UpvoteDownvote
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!Upvote2Downvote
Travis MillerMay 14, 2018Great service! Make sure to ask for the Aussie rolls and try the jambalaya.UpvoteDownvote- Travis MillerMay 14, 2018Great service! Make sure to request just the Aussie rolls for your bread basket!UpvoteDownvote
Jeff HarmanDecember 11, 2024Great food, awesome tasting Beer, dessert, banana pudding was fantastic.UpvoteDownvote
Cas MarburgerFebruary 22, 2011If 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.Upvote1Downvote
Richard Hughes1 week agoSweetwater Tavern at 6 minutes drive to the northwest of Sterling dentist Dr. E. Richard Hughes, DDS
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Rebecca ArthurSeptember 22, 2013They have calamari!!! I hope they keep it as a regular app ;-)Upvote1Downvote- G JDecember 19, 2012Try the Short Smoked Salmon Filet - Marinated and smoked, hickory grilled in basil redskin mashed potatoes and dijon creamUpvoteDownvote
- Charles WadeSeptember 30, 2016Drunken Ribeye, Salmon Salad and Aussie Rolls are my favoritesUpvoteDownvote
Jeanne LittleJuly 21, 2016Everything! Just had chopped salad, Grouper w/California wrap, Yum!UpvoteDownvote
TaraJanuary 17, 2013For a lighter lunch I get a chop house salad with chicken. Not bad for lunch meetings/lighter fare.Upvote2Downvote
Ryan ScarolaFebruary 16, 2014Call ahead on weekends or be prepared for an hour and a half at the bar waiting for a table.UpvoteDownvote- TaraJanuary 17, 2013Ozzie rolls + drunken rib eye + loaded mashed potatoes! YUM! I never liked steak until I had the drunken rib eye. Upvote3Downvote
David CorleApril 7, 2013The rolls are pretty much little heaven-clouds of wonderful goodness.Upvote1Downvote
Jessica BurnsJuly 8, 2010Ask 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. =)Upvote1Downvote
salmon, half roasted chicken and baby back ribs are well worth to tryUpvote1Downvote
David FSeptember 15, 2014Great rolls and salads. Sit outside on the patio if it's nice.UpvoteDownvote
You can't go wrong with a drunkin rib eye or the baby back ribs.UpvoteDownvote
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!Upvote1Downvote
Stephen VictorMay 2, 2015Despite 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.UpvoteDownvote
- l murphyAugust 25, 2011for vegetarians - the sweetwater roast chicken salad is GREAT w/o the chicken! ...pretty darn good with the chicken also.UpvoteDownvote
Kim Darwaza, REALTORMay 12, 2011Love the Aussie Rolls and Chicken with havarti cheese sandwich.Upvote1Downvote
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Sweetwater Tavern
45980 Waterview Plz (at Loudoun Tech Dr)
Sterling, VA 20166
United States
Sterling, VA 20166
United States
Three microbreweries serving hand crafted brews, western inspired...(Show more)
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
(571) 434-6500
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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