We came here with family for lunch. I was disappointed in the menu. Nothing really exciting, very plain chain food. For such a large restaurant, I thought there would be a bigger selection. I had the roasted chicken salad. It wasn't even cold and didn't get that much of it. It is a big open restaurant which is nice, but... More

Second time here in a week and the food and service is spot on. Me and a few of my friends sat at the bar to catch the game and the atmosphere was excellent. Even the patrons barside were very friendly and social. I would highly recommend Sweetwaters. I wish we had a restauraunt like this in my state. Excellent... More

Consistently good. They have good salads and sandwiches. Service is good. There is an outside seating area for nice days. There are many booths inside. Call ahead at lunch time, since it gets very busy.

It's part of a chain of restaurants but the food is consistently good and the service is also very good. The prices are right in the average range of what you would expect and the food is well-presented. You really cannot pick a bad choice on the menu. It's a good place to socialize and have a nice sit down... More

We were regulars here, back in the day. The only thing stiil good is the service. For the mostpart, anyway. I had an unfortunate interaction with a floor manager named Orson Williams after lunch on a weekday. While our server was clearing the table, he asked if evrything was OK, to which I replied the crabcakes my wife had were... More

Sweetwater is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the Merrifield area. It is very popular, so be sure to arrive early for evening meals or plan to spend time at the lively bar area. The salads and meats are delicious.

Sweetwater is a very good addition to the GAR chain. This one in particualr gets you in and out and I have never had a bad meal here. The best elements of other GAR establishments can be found on the menu, especially the bread. The biggest issue I would say is the wait. There is usually a fairly long wait,... More

I've been going to Sweetwater Tavern for many years. The whole experience has always been great. I can't imagine anyone who would give a less than perfect review. The restaurant is part of the eight restaurants that make up the Great American Restaurant in northern Virginia.. They also own Best Buns where they get all their bread. Sweetwater brews their... More

Great food, great service, but with a slightly different menu from the outstanding Carlyle Grand Cafe.