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Sweetwater Tavern

14250 Sweetwater Ln, Centreville, VA 20121-5336
703-449-1100
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Ranked #2 of 48 restaurants in Centreville
Price range: $20 - $35
Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Warrenton, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I visit this restaurant on a regular basis and most of the time I get the blackened prime rib. The quality of the cut and preparation are consistently excellent. With some creamy horseradish and their excellent French fries on the side and I'm in heaven. The rest of the menu is excellent too. I've had their baby back ribs, rib... More

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Clifton, Virginia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We have been going to Sweetwater since it opened...15 years ago? The wait staff is well trained and it is never difficult to track any of them down. However, one really does not need to as they seem to anticipate your needs. The food has always been delicious and I do mean every single item on the menu. One of... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Gets crowded quick, for good reason. Great microbrew beer brewed onsite. All food items are great. Bartender Dave will take good care of you. Friendly people.

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Fairfax, Virginia
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This restaurant is one large open room with booths for seating. It is noisy in a good way. Having a meal here is uplifting and every time I eat there I feel better than when I came in. Great food and service in a "hubbuby" way.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Had the Halibut Special. Cooked to perfection, very tasty sides as well. Service was quick and efficient.

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Fairfax, Virginia
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10 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Noisy and hard to easily carry on conversation. Food okay. Service was fine without a long wait. No other comments.

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Winchester, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

Stopped by today for lunch. Yes lots of people but no wait, big place. Servers excel, help each other, always looking at tables when walking by to be sure everyone has what they need. Food arrived quickly. I got grilled pork chop- the very best pork chop I have eaten in a very long time! Tastes like that wonderful grill... More

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Northern Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

good food and atmosphere, but the place is always packed. if you don't get there early enough you could wait over an hour for a table. the call ahead option can really cut down on the wait time. prices are average and comparable to similar style restaurants. if you go, you have to try the drunken ribeye!

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See 5 more reviews by beth s for Centreville
Centreville, Virginia
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16 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

great steaks, fresh fish, good crabcakes, and delicious breads. This place is great fro lunch or dinner. Great bar drinks, good casual atmosphere.

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Cambridge, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Have gone there to eat many times and have not been dissapointed. Good food and good microbrew. I even had my son's wedding rehearsal dinner there on the back patio. Everyone could order their own meal and the waitresses would limit the drinks to two. It worked out great. Good for couples, family, friends, business and solo. If you're by... More

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