great experience and very tasty food! will come back soon. We got the green curry and brussel sprouts and both were wonderful!

My experience was exceptional from beginning to end. I called to check and see if Sway Thai was busy, the host ensured me that I would be seated, when I arrived. I walked in and immediately noticed the beautiful aesthetics and ambience. I thoroughly enjoyed my food. I ordered the Panama curry and sichuan pear cake. delicious to say the least. I am happily stuffed like a guinea pig. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in Austin!! just love everything about it.The food, the ambiance and everything is just awesome.

I do not know how I could have managed to living in Austin for so long and not know about Sway Thai restaurant. It is located on Bee Caves Road in Westlake. Yesterday, I was invited there for a birthday party and had an amazing dining experience that feels both elevated and inviting. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone...warm, rustic and retreat-like. Think macramé, wood, nature...Sway has both indoor, outdoor and rooftop seating. The birthday party was held in the rooftop area with spectacular panoramic views of downtown Austin. Sway Thai demonstrates exceptional skill in modern Thai culinary preparation. Each dish displayed had flare and vibrant flavors. The menu featured chicken and pork satay, grilled shrimp skewers, fried rice skewers, noodle spoons and large egg rolls, all crafted with care and attention to detail. The specialty beverages were also a highlight, curated by a highly skilled mixologist. These drinks were thoughtfully prepared and pleasing to the palate. The staff demonstrated both attentiveness and expertise, managing to be available whenever we needed assistance with skewers or plates removal without being overly intrusive. In addition, ample free parking was available. Sway Thai was an experience! The quality, atmosphere, and creativity make it well worth it for a special night out. Definitely returning... read more

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I've been looking forward to trying Sway for years and boy it did not disappoint. From the oysters, to the whole fish, to the tom kha...wow, it was incredible. And to top it off, we had wonderful service. Shout out to Kef! Can't wait to come back -- until next time! read more

Interesting large format tables that you may or may not be seated with others. The tables are huge though, and there's ton of seating so chances are probably low unless it's prime time weekend or something. There's also some small tables for the solo or more intimate conversations outside. Dark and dim lighted ambiance, but able to hold a conversation easily here. Reminds me of restaurants in nyc's meat packing district. iykyk Food: don't be fooled by the smallish bowls. The sticky rice can get filling quickly as you mix it with the very flavorful dishes/curry. Everything was a delight and was glad to have finally check this place out. I can see why the son in law is a best seller. Perfectly marinated and not too over the top salty. Kind of wish the prices weren't so high, but maybe cos it's Westlake. For the panang curry, we were a bit worried that it might be too spicy for our little one so our waitress served it with a side of additional coconut paste to tone it down. Great idea! We certainly used some of that and our toddler ate a bit of everything with no complaints. Parking lot is okay, might have to get creative depending on time of night you're there. read more

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I came here and ate at the rooftop in the back, the food is spectacular and it has a nice view of the skyline of Austin. My waitress was very kind and friendly, I had a few drinks and enjoyed this place a lot, will be coming back read more

As someone who doesn't really like Thai food it took me two times to really like Sway. The first time I came I ordered soup/curry based and in my opinion I wouldn't come here for that. This is a great place for big parties and celebrations. The second time I came I ordered the fried rice and the fried chicken and it was soooo good! I would come back just for that. The drinks here are good. It's group seating so great for big groups but if you are a smaller group do be prepared to sit with other restaurant goers. read more

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Great dinner, great atmosphere and great server (Mason). Food was delicious and in a lively environment.

This will always be one of my favorite elevated Thai restaurants. It is consistently solid, with a polished vibe that still feels fun and approachable. We went during happy hour from 5-6pm, when cocktails are 50% and there is a special food menu. The food portion felt a little strange. It seemed less like traditional happy hour deals and more like smaller portions of their regular appetizers at a lower price. Not a deal breaker, but certainly not a happy hour deal either. For appetizers, the Brussels sprouts were very good and had a nice kick, definitely one to order if you enjoy a bit of heat. The pork rolls were good but nothing particularly memorable. For entrees, the Son in Law is unbeatable and always my top recommendation. It is hands down the best dish on the menu and never disappoints. The crispy chicken, on the other hand, is a pass. There is nothing wrong with it, but for the price you would expect something truly standout, and it just does not deliver at that level. Do not skip dessert. The coconut ice cream is amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. It gets pretty loud inside when they are busy, so going during happy hour or at an odd time is probably the best way to go. There is plenty of parking behind the restaurant. I would definitely make reservations beforehand. read more

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This restaurant is absolutely amazing. I got the secret garden hot tea which was very aesthetic and delicious and I also got the pad see ew which was perfect. It wasn't spicy at all and I would definitely order it again. The service was great. I sat on the upper deck which was laidback and comfy. Over all this was a great experience. read more

sway thai - pad see ew (v) - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everything was AMAZING! Ambiance, staff, food, drinks, etc. We cannot wait to come back again. 10/10 experience read more

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Amazing upscale dining experience in a beautiful restaurant! My friends and I had so much fun on our girls night out here. The service was fantastic and the food was phenomenal - each dish better than the last. We ordered: 1. Salt and pepper tofu - the best I've ever had! A must try! 2. son in law - the pork shoulder was cooked to perfection and absolutely delightful! 3. Chicken fried rice. The flavors on this one were out of this world! Generous portions - I enjoyed savoring the leftovers as well! The only thing that I didn't like about this restaurant was the indoor seating - the communal tables with benches instead of chairs was not as comfortable as I'd have preferred. Totally worth the hype, Highly recommend this gem!! read more

sway thai - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Asian fusion but we were able to get great appetizers: crispy tofu and calamari---yum! We had drinks Chang Mai and I forgot my friend's drink...mine was delish. Main entree we had the fried fish (market) and son in law. There's only three of us but that was one of the best Thai fusion I had. Service was excellent. No military discount. Check out the rooftop! They have the pretty night view of the Austin skyline. read more

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I was so impressed during my first visit to Sway that I decided to host a corporate preset dinner last night for 14 of my team members - and it exceeded our expectation. The mango coconut papaya salad was fresh, lightly sweet, and beautifully balanced. The salt and pepper calamari were fried to perfection with just the right amount of crisp. The star for me will always be the blue crab fried rice with Thai herbs - you can taste the generous chunks of crab, and the flavors are outstanding. The yellow chicken curry was rich and aromatic. Even the seasonal vegetables were memorable, especially the beets paired with a delicious cream sauce. We ended the evening with the sticky mango rice, which was heavenly - a perfect finish. Hosting a preset dinner is truly the best way to experience so many of Sway's standout dishes in a group setting. I didn't try the char‑grilled steak myself, but several team members raved about it. I almost didn't have room for the freshly made Kombucha. Highly recommend - Sway continues to impress! read more

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Shannon our server was friendly, professional and very versed with the menu offering great suggestions tor our meal. We ordered the pork rolls, brussel sprouts, calamari, drunken noodle, and the son in law braised pork dishes and each dish deliciously balanced with flavors. We did have one complaint (shrimp was slightly overcooked), and Shannon conveyed it to the manager who immediately came to us to apologize and inquire more. Overall, a great experienc! We will visit again! read more

Best pad Thai ! And the snapper was amazing. Views and staff were wonderful. Can't wait to go back! read more

sway thai - Snapper - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here with a group of 7 other girls for a late dinner (8:15pm is considered "late" for me). I arrived first and was pleased to learn I didn't have to wait for a majority or the full party to arrive as is the case with some restaurants. It's funny that I got seated at the same table I ate at my first time dining in! Our server was very patient while the group arrived. We ordered drinks in groups based on when we got there & food all together after the last group joined. For my drink I got the monk water, which was refreshing but surprisingly strong given it is vodka-based. Food came out pretty quickly after that. I got the pork & shrimp crispy dumpling and blue crab fried rice. I shared ONE bite of the mango salad one of my friends ordered. I'm not sure if the cocktail took up most of my stomach capacity or the dumplings were too hearty, but I couldn't even finish half of the rice. Everything was so good though!!! After our meal, our server let us do separate checks and even labeled our takeout boxes inside individual to-go bags. He deserved every dollar of my additional tip on top of the large party auto-tip. read more

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Came for my birthday. Food was amazing and Dante hooked it up with top notch service!

Our server Mason was fantastic! He was attentive and friendly. The food is consistently delicious and the ambiance is energetic. We love coming here. read more

It has been over 10 years since I've been to Sway Thai in Austin, TX. Previously, Sway was near the water in a hip, up and coming area of town with a positive aura and vibe. They are now housed in a stand-alone, sleek, modern building on a major thorough fair. Sway's vibe is still Zen-like with a quieter dining room, dim lights and a soothing feeling. Our waitress explained the menu and how to order. She was very accommodating in making suggestions and describing dishes with different profiles. We are adventourous eaters and dove in with multiple dishes. We started with the salt and pepper fried calimari with fermented black beans, thai herbs, lemon and a nahm prok pao aioli. The crispy rice salad with veggies, peanuts, cilantro and nahm prik pao vinaigrette was different and not a favorite. The brussel sprouts were served with fermented black beans, garlic and sweet soy vinegar. The braised pork shoulder with crispy egg, sweet soy and nahm prik pao was incredible. Our final dish was pad Thai with chicken, veggies, peanuts, mushrooms and tamarind-lime sauce. The calimari was perfectly cooked and lightly battered. The after taste was not my favorite and left me not wanting more. The crispy rice salad had a crispy crunch with a light vinegarette and a bit of an after burn. Again, we were glad we tried but would not order again. The brussel sprouts were delicious and scarfed quickly by the table. The star of the evening was the braised beef over rice with an uncious flavor that left us wanting much more. This dishes is a Must Try at Sway! The pad Thai was a disappointment with dry noodles and a very sour taste. We were excited to return to Sway after all these years. Some of the dishes were fabulous but several were disappointing. The food here is packed with flavor but not necessarily good to us. The price points are higher for the sleek building and after burn is alive and well. I'm not sure I need to return but am glad we tried them after all these years. Perhaps a new review of the menu may be needed. Other reviewers appear to agree. read more

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Love this place! All the food is delicious and our server Dante was super personable and knowledgeable. We'll be back soon!

Amazing service & food! We loved the khan soi and son-in-law entrees. The pork rolls are also great.

Great service, food is on point. Try the son in law and poached pear cake. We had the braised beef short rib curry which was wonderful too! read more

sway thai - Yum yum cake gone gone - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place is really cute - low light and intimate. The entrance has a bunch of flowers and a tiny spirit house for good fortune. I got the raw oysters, papaya salad, and beef fried rice. The oysters were washed well, I wish the sauce was a bit more limey, since it was so sweet. So I prob will skip the oysters next time. The papaya salad was good, just spicy which is normal of the dish so I'd be careful if you're not used to that. And the beef fried rice was amazinggggg, I would definitely recommend it. I tried my friend's pad Thai and it was very strong on the tamarind. Good for a bite but probably overwhelming as a whole dish to yourself. They encourage family style so if you're going that route I would recommend all the dishes I mentioned. I also got a lychee martini and the erawan. Drinks were strong but not worth the price. read more

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I'm not at all surprised why everyone in my office, including our CEO, raves about Sway. I was hesitant to try it at first since its located in West Lake, where diversity is limited and things tend to lean away from the traditional. But, I may have been persuaded to change my mind. First, like most Asian restaurants in Austin, it's no surprise that Sway is Americanized and modern. Due to this factor, it's on the pricier side since you're also paying for quality and presentation. Looking at the menu, I wanted everything (and I'm drooling just thinking about it). My partner and I opted for the Green Mango Salad (aka papaya salad) and was hands down one of the best I've had in a long time-- it was so refreshing! For our entrées, we shared the Son in Law and the Tiger Cry. I'm personally not a big fan of meat, but my partner really enjoyed the Son in Law. The Tiger Cry was a bit overcooked and too chewy for us We also tried the Pad Thai--solid. Easily top three in Austin. read more

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Sway Thai is an absolute gem -- the space is beautifully designed, modern yet warm, with a great atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a memorable meal. The service was excellent from start to finish: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a mix of dishes to share, and everything was packed with flavor. The green mango salad was fresh and zesty with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spice. The po pea jay (spring rolls) were light and satisfying, and the vegetable shu mai had a delicate texture and savory filling (my favorite was the broth they came in). The tofu pad Thai was comforting and well-balanced. To drink, the house-made mint lychee was incredibly refreshing and bright. We ended the meal with the mango sticky rice -- it was delicious!! Sway Thai delivered on all fronts. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

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Food was really great! Dante made us feel welcome and informed about the menu standouts. Would definitely come back.

Wonderful flavors. Cant make this stuff at my house. Great service and fun vibe. Gotta love Dante!

We went here for a team company event. From the moment we walked in, the entire service staff was at our back and call. They were walking around, making sure that our drinks weren't empty and that we were having a good time. They passed out the hors d'oeuvres and the bar was stocked. They asked us what a drink we wanted and had a curated menu, which was awesome. The bartenders were super nice and knowledgeable and even happy to make a mocktail. The food was set up buffet style, but you can get this changed if you want. We had booked out the entire restaurant and had a lot of people, so it was a buffet style meal because that made the most sense. They had the green curry, the dumpling, the fried rice, and noodles. They even had a fried tofu which was delightful. All of the food was absolutely delicious. The spice was just right and all of the sauces and curries were just absolutely amazing. The table seating is a bit odd, but once you get used to it, it's fine. It's odd in the sense that the tables are massive and square so you have to share the table with a bunch of people. I don't know if it's like that when you come in for a reservation, but that's how it is when you book the restaurant out. Overall, it was an amazing experience and if you're thinking about booking a restaurant out in Austin, Texas, I would highly recommend this place because the service and the food was just absolutely amazing. oh! They even allowed us to have an external vendor that provided the team a fun magic show outside in the patio area. read more

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Woof, recently went back to Sway and had a very disappointing dinner. For $150, we ordered: a cocktail and a soda, egg rolls, calamari, blue crab fried rice, son in law, and mango sticky rice. Apart from my coconut lime soda, everything was a miss and way overpriced. The egg rolls were greasy, the calamari was shockingly spicy, both of the entrees were unbearably sweet (+ hardly any crab in the fried rice), and the sticky rice was undercooked. We've gotten some of these dishes before and I don't remember them tasting this way. Unsurprisingly, we left a lot of the food untouched by the end of the meal. I briefly entertained the idea of salvaging the entrees by recooking them at home, but quickly gave up when I got a tummy ache from the meal later that night. To end on a more positive note, our server was really nice and packaged the leftovers with great care. Easy online reservations, easy parking, gorgeous interiors. Sorry to say we are unlikely to return! read more

I've been dying to eat at Sway for ages! The food was delicious and flavorful with so many fresh herbs and spices. Our server was so attentive and knowledgeable- Dante did an amazing job of ensuring our Celiacs dinner guest had a thorough understanding of the menu and their options. Definitely try the Thai iced tea affogato. read more

This is definitely going to be on our rotation of places to go. I love the decor! Everything has a boho vibe and very neutral. It was very inviting. Service was outstanding! Very attentive, knowledgeable and had amazing recommendations. As you can see from my photos- we ordered a lot. There were 4 of us and we served it family style. The deep fried whole fish was our absolute favorite. My husband doesn't care for fish but he tried it and shockingly it was his favorite too and wants to go back for his bday! The desserts were underwhelming but still good. You definitely want to bring your appetite because there are so many things to choose from and you'll want to order several! read more

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So so good. All the food was delicious. Our favorite was the tom kah gai. Our server was amazing and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is also really cute inside. Will return! read more

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Easily one of my fav spots to take people! The Panang curry is insanely yummy and I love all their fried rice dishes (chicken is my fav). The mango salad is refreshing and perfectly spicy- one of the best appetizers ever! I'm also a huge fan of the tom kha, which is a must-have here. Don't skip out on the drinks either- I love their secret garden tea and all the cocktails are fabulous. The pear cake dessert is out of this world and not too sweet or heavy! Also, the service is usually great and the vibe is like cozy / homey in an elevated way. read more

sway thai - chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went for a Monday date night - it was beautiful outside so we opted for an outdoor table. We didn't spend much time inside the restaurant but inside looked dark and vibey. Outside seating area was also vibey. For drinks, I had the house kombucha, there was also a Thai coffee martini and a gin-coconut drink. Everyone enjoyed their options. For plates we all split the green mango salad (not sure why they opt for mango vs papaya but it was very good nonetheless, sweeter than most we've had before), the salt and pepper calamari (very good - not too chewy so definitely fresh), the tiger beef dish (beef steak was cooked beautifully and all the basil was delish as an accompaniment) and finally the beef curry (incredibly flavorful). The mains were served with large portions of white rice and everything was incredibly delicious. We ended the night with the chili infused chocolate tarte. Super rich but couldn't taste the chili - the flake salt was definitely present sprinkled on top but no heat. Service was friendly and not too intrusive which is always nice. Overall, a delicious up-scale Thai spot for a great dinner experience. read more

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One of my faves in Austin! Such a fun atmosphere. It's shared tables for the most part. However the table itself is so large it's not that big of a deal to me personally. The food is just amazing. Such unique by familiar combinations. I love the way the menu is formatted as well. The cocktails are a must - especially the lime one. The brussel sprouts were a nice spicy spin on a classic and the fried rice and noodle dishes are just straight up delicious. Always make sure to stop here. read more

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The food tasted amazing & was out to our table before we blinked. Zach was our server and did an excellent recommending certain items to us on the menu. All were outstanding! Thank you Zach read more

Stopped by Sway for my birthday dinner - an annual tradition at this point. My husband and I love to sit at the "kitchen countertop" because you get to watch the chefs prepare all the meals, interact with them and learn about their culinary journeys and inspiration for some of the newer dish items. For food, we ordered eggrolls, son in law, blue crab fried rice, the tiger cry and side of bok choy. 10/10 on everything!!! Every year I get the son in law and my husband gets the tiger cry - seriously cannot go wrong with either. The blue crab fried rice was a first for us and it was super light and refreshing. We ended up adding spice to heat it up but that's just personal preference. read more

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Sway is a great place for Thai food. We had the Pad Thai and the Yellow mussel curry. Both the items were tasty. The ambience and service is great too. read more

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