Sweetwater Tavern

Three microbreweries serving hand crafted brews, western inspired fun and favorites like the Drunken Ribeye. Seasonal Outdoor Dining and offering our full menu to-go.

9 / 10
474
ratings
Address

3066 Gate House Plz (at Gallows Rd) Falls Church , VA 22042 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Parking Public Lot
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 132


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Christina Grivas

Must. Do. Again. Love their wine glasses and the bread they bring out. Loved every part of my meal and the ambiance. Wasn't too too expensive for a nicer restaurant . Must. Do. Again. SOON.

Avinash Lokanath

One of the best places I have been in a long time :) the service here is jus amazing and the food is top notch with some great ambience :)

Randy Randel

One of the best places for American food between the airport and downtown. Great beer selection and craft cocktails . I had a blackened fish plate that was to die for.

Eric Irizarry

Was here about two weeks ago with my daughter. .Drunken Rib Eye Steak ..... I took it medium well .... Best steak ever. Take a look at the pic from their menu... And I agree......

Elham Easy

That was an awesome place. We have tried flights. Bread was like donuts and it was fantastic. Waiters were so welcoming too.

Northern Virginia Magazine

Firecracker shrimp : "It activates the taste buds and is a great way to start a meal." --Gerry Connolly (NVM's January 2013 Eat This Now! issue)

David Mitchell

Went here based on the recommendation of a friend. Excellent service and food. I had a pork chop and it was really great.

Jordan Sheckman

Some great beers . Fantastic baby back ribs and chicken tenders . If you get there early enough for lunch , try the pulled pork sandwich .

Haifa Alanjari

Best food ever,, it is excellent restaurant in terms of the quality of food,, the staff are so friendly ,, i give it the highest rate

Gabbie

A favorite standard. I usually go with either the hickory burger (served with perfectly salted skinny fries ) or the seared tuna salad . Amazing donut-like bread balls while you wait!

Doug Bork

Pork Chops very good with the Deep Dish Apple Pie for dessert awesome meal to have on a Cold and dreary night in the DMV.

Nicole Tripodi

Not much on the menu for strict vegetarians . Kudos to our server Daniel for warning us about the chicken stock used to cook rice for the portobello fajitas . Delicious meal. Don't forget your growler !

Kevin Zhang

Prime rib here is delicious! Other dishes felt short of my taste namely: the jambalaya , and smoked salmon

Peter Blumberg

Drunken ribeye is the choice although the salmon & ribs are good alts. The sangrias are better than expected.

Jenna

Salmon dishes are very good here. Always very crowded . The food is delicious for a chain restaurant .

Adam Johnson

Tex Mex egg rolls , jambalaya pasta , steak , bread . It's all awesome!!!

Michael Tolbert

Food here is great. Wait time is long be sure to call ahead or go on there website for reservation

David Willmore

Try the root beer - it’s made in house and has a delicious balance of tangy and tart

Melissa Esposito

Firecracker shrimp are light, tangy and delicious. But the steaks and salads are the stars of this menu.

Trevor M

Ask for extra doughnut rolls! They have the best bread and I usually order the ribs .

Aaron Hairston

The Sweetwater fried chicken tenders are my favorite!

Shawn Cook

Excellent food, excellent service. Get the bread pudding . It is outstanding.

Linds

My absolute favorite (and go-to order) is the smoked salmon (cooked medium rare) salad -- great ingredients and always comes with a very generous piece of salmon .

Jon R

Solid beer in the hood. Order yourself some Ozzie rolls . And don't be afraid to ask for more

Michael Kathryn Wright

Fajitas are amazing... as is the salmon ! Plus awesome beer selection !

Maggie MacG

The margaritas are very strong. The southwest salad is very good.

Lissa Spomer

The hickory smoked salmon is to die for and the beer is good too

Ashley Trainum

I've never had a better waiter . The food was absolutely amazing!!!

Roy Edwards

They have their own brewery in house. Get the sampler.

Jen S

Amazing chocolate waffle dessert .

Burger Days

Go for the Hickory BBQ burger with cheddar jack cheese and their sweet and tangy hickory bbq sauce . It's well above excellent.

Albert D. Shin

Everything including the salads , fajitas , and the beer .

Dianne Benjamin

My daughter who actually went for a birthday celebration said it was great. Limited menu though.

Sheri Mitchell

Eat here every time I'm visiting DC. Great food & great service.

Kevin Mallicott

Calamari and the crab cakes are excellent.

Jason Hemmendinger

The appetizer specials tend to be superior to everything on the regular menu

Jack Diamond

Almost always a "10". On those rare occasions when it drops to a "5", and it does, management comes through and makes it right.

Sam Askew

Great Fire Roasted Wings as a starter ... Can't go wrong with that order ...

Mary Lou Scarbrough

Hickory smoked grouper was great. As was lump crab cakes and smoked salmon salad .

Hannah Pearson

I am obsessed with their Monterey salad . I have been getting it for years and it never disappoints

Gary Beckman

Great family restaurant . Friday night is busy.

Bryan Leniski

Nice food and they are a brewery as well .

Nick Montalto

Half chicken is awesome!

heather embrey

The ribs are the best! Service can't be beat! American Restaurants sets the bar pretty high !

Allyson K

Great food but no more Happy Hour specials since Covid.

Maha Bana

The food is wonderful and the people are so sweet

Melanie M

Get a growler of beer to go for about $15...refills are only $7-8-it's a great deal on some awesome beer !

Brian Miller

Try the pork chops or ribs ! Both are great!

Arlen McCorkle

Service and the filet are the best

Chris Sweet

The best ribs and always great beers

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