Sway Thai - Austin

4.5

1082 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.

Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.

Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Website
http://swaythai.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Harris
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Location
3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Neighborhood
West Austin / Westlake
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sway Thai in Austin offers a "fantastic ambiance" with stunning views of the city skyline, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about dishes like the "son in law" and "condensed milk ice cream." While the communal seating and upscale pricing may not suit everyone, the "service is consistently excellent."

1,082 Reviews

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Mason
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience at Sway was tasty and pleasant. It was different from traditional Thai fare, but in ways that were deliciously memorable.
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Victor
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service as always. I ordered the tiger cry and shrimp appetizer special. Excellent.
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momoftwo
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was less good than prior visits and disappointing. The shumai appetizer was overcooked / slightly burnt and the short rib curry had VERY little meat - I mean not even enough for us all to try. It was mostly sauce and it was very spicy but not flavorful. It lacked delicacy and was just strong. No one ate it. The service was uninspired whereas in prior visits it was excellent. Because it’s expensive we gave it a low review - not worth the expensive outing this time The 3 high points of the meal were the son in law entree which is delicious , the pad Thai and the condensed milk ice cream.
Sway Thai - AustinResponded today
Hello, Thank you for the feedback, and I'm sorry that your visit didn't quite hit the mark. These reviews help us pinpoint areas where we can tighten things down and review what went wrong on your dish. We'd love to get you back in and send you a few of these dishes done right to show you how good they can be if you'd like to join us again. Just make sure to mention my name if and when you make a reservation, and I'll get that set up. Thank You again for your feedback. Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Beverly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! I believe this was our 9th visit to Sway over the years and it surely won't be our last. Simply fantastic!
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Elena
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, beautiful space. Loved the bok choy and jungle curry.
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Dave
Austin
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent. Had a party of six which allowed us to try a wide selection of choices. Standouts were the oysters and the whole Red Snapper.
Sway Thai - AustinResponded on December 22, 2024
Hello Dave! Thank you for this review! The Oysters and Market Fish are also my favorites, I'm glad you agree. Word to the wise, the best place to sit if you ever come in with just two people is the upstairs bar. The ambience can't be beat; it's the best in town. Just give us a call to make sure you're sitting up there, and we'll lock it in. Thank You again! Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Rachel
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was lovely, highly recommend the oysters and short rib curry. Be aware that all indoor reservations are community style. The bathroom was a mess when I went and the support person spilled water all over the table. However, the food was top notch and the service was solid.
Sway Thai - AustinResponded on December 15, 2024
Hello Rachel, I'm glad your food and service was great last night, thank you for your feedback regarding the rest of your experience. We believe that reviews such as these help us see what needs to be focused on to make the experience here truly great start to finish. Let us know next time you come in, and we can get you one of our tables upstairs that offers a more personal experience. Thank You again Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Cam
VIP
Austin
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly slow. One dish took an hour to come out. And the food was not as good as I’m used to from Seay
Sway Thai - AustinResponded on December 20, 2024
Hello Cam! Thanks for leaving us this review, and I'm sorry your experience wasn't up to the standard you expect from us, and quite frankly what we expect from ourselves. We would love to get you back in and reset that standard. If you make a reservation, please feel free to mention me, and we'll make note and show you once again how great this place is and can be. Thank You! Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Michael
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MEH was the meal. $158 for small bites. Madam Mams much better
Sway Thai - AustinResponded on December 20, 2024
Hello Michael, Thank you for the review. We rely on feedback such as this to pinpoint areas of needed improvement. I'm sorry you didn't see the value in our menu. We would love it if we could get you back in and get some of our entrees in front of you to show you how we shine in the larger plates as well. Just make sure to mention my name when showing up or making a reservation. Thank You Nick Cvercko - Assistant General Manager
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Alexandra
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, food and vibes were amazing as always!
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FAQs

Sway Thai - Austin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sway Thai - Austin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 326-1999.

Sway Thai - Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Austin / Westlake
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Sway has a free dedicated + private lot for parking behind the restaurant. There are also dedicated curbside parking spots for picking up to-go orders.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Harris
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://swaythai.com/
Phone number
(512) 326-1999
Catering
Sway offers catering services to fit your needs best, including large pick-up orders, drop-off & full-service catering. Menus can accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free & vegetarian options.<br /><br />To view the catering menu & place your order, visit austin.swaythai.com/groups-events/catering
Private party facilities
Perched above Bee Cave Road, Sway West Lake Hills offers a private rooftop event space with comfortable seating, downtown views and A/V capabilities to fit a range of celebrations of all styles, in addition to partial and full buyout options.

Sway Thai - Austin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Sway Thai - Austin restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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