I absolutely love SWeL. Their food is always amazing, the aesthetic is perfect for a date night, and the servers are attentive and kind! I always go back to the same items at SWeL but I am sure all of their stuff is delicious. My boyfriend always gets the pizzas, which are perfectly saucy, have a solid amount of toppings (hard to find nowadays), and are also on their happy hour menu. My go-to is the seafood linguine (~$35). It is pricey, but has delicious, perfectly cooked seafood and an amazing garlic white wine creamy sauce. This is one of my favorite pastas anywhere and I think it is an excellent portion size and has a good amount of seafood, as well as some Macrina toast on the side. Our favorite appetizer is the scallops baked in a spicy lime Mornay cheese sauce, and served with Macrina bread to dip (~$17). This dish is a must-try and a very unique take on the crab/artichoke cheese dips most other places have. Lastly, the pear bread pudding is a must try dessert. I was recommended this by a server one of the first times I went to SWeL and was amazed by it. I was never really interested in dessert but after trying this, I have to get it every time and have put many friends on it too. The bread pudding is enough to share and served in a hot skillet; the caramel and pears are perfectly sweet and go well with the ice cream in the skillet. My favorite part is the edges of the bread that are crispier, the perfect dessert! Definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for a special occasion or date night! read more

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Parking was very easy on a week day. We were seated promptly. I really appreciated that the menu is labeled for gluten free. Food and drink wise...we just didn't really love anything. Everything was decent but nothing was unique, or something we couldn't make for ourselves at home. It is quite pricy for what is essentially a red-toned lighting pizza place. I personally won't be back, but not because anything was particularly bad, but because nothing stood out and there are just too many other good options. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Gluten Free Bruschetta - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were a group of 5 celebrating my daughter's 23rd birthday. Staff were so attentive and accommodating, food was delicious and it was all around good feels. Everything we ordered was great quality and thoughtfully prepared. SWeL is shit we like too! read more

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Tucked away in the hustle & bustle of Fremont this is a great way to start a Fremont night. Good ambiance (red low lights), personable staff and great food. The menu is not huge which is a good thing because they know how to do everything well - I was craving a pork chop and let me tell you they know how to make the perfect pork chop 10/10. My boyfriend had the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Reasonable prices and in a great location - easy place to walk around when you are finished with your meal. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Pork Chop and steak - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The cocktails were delicious. Amazing ambience!!!!! It is not too loud and fancy. The food is pricey, $35 per dish unless you are ordering pizza which is about $25. We ordered one of the pastas and it was too good! read more

SWeL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Outstanding date night. Love the menu, cocktails (and mocktails) and waitstaff. Highly recommend

Came here for a dinner on the weekend. We made reservations and were seated right away. The space is very cozy and was decorated for the holidays. Staff were attentive and friendly and made sure we had what we needed. Drinks and food were great! Good portions, tasty, and a variety of items to choose from. read more

We got some pizza and salad to share and the food was good! It was a really romantic but casual spot, low lighting, cool decor. The BEST part of our experience was the staff! Everyone was so nice and fun, and they all worked as a team to provide the best experience. Would go back. read more

If I have ever said "this place has the best beet salad on the planet".... this place beats the other place! Great ambiance with cozy indoor and outdoor dining. Make this a date night spot! Ohhhhhh.....The bruschetta was so delicious as was the clams and mussels! Service was spot on too! Don't miss this sweet Fremont dining experience. Business appropriate too! read more

SWeL Restaurant - Beet Salad! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SWeL is your average typical Americana experience. There is good diversity to the menu offerings but there wasn't a menu offering that stood out to me as spectacular or unique. I came here with a group for my friend's birthday, and I thought the service was pretty accommodating. I had ordered the Italian sausage pizza, and it was decent. I thought that the crust had a nice crisp to it and the toppings complemented each other pretty well. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Italian Sausage Pizza - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice decor, a menu with a sense of humor and pretty tasty food. I had the skirt steak. The steak itself was a bit tough probably because it was grass fed vs grain fed and seared instead of grilled. But it still had a good flavor. The potato side was very tasty and plentiful. My wife had the seafood pasta. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Clams, shrimp and crab on a linguini with whit sauce. She said she would have preferred a red sauce. My son had the Chicken breast. It was small but very flavorful. He even ate the mushrooms they he usually doesn't because he liked the sauce they came in so much. It also had a side of carrots he loved. The service was excellent as well. Staffed by very friendly and helpful people. Highly recommend, but make a reservation. We got there about a half hour prior and they sat us early. ShitWeLike SWeL read more

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Quirky and cozy interior, fantastic service, DELICIOUS food, and a great bar menu with some fun surprises for even a seasoned whiskey person. yes, please! We'll absolutely be back read more

Incredibly great vibe, atmosphere and in a great area. The staff was chill and just the right amount of helpful and let you be. Spectacular food, presentation and variety. The music play list was so cool as well. Highly recommended! read more

SWeL Restaurant - Bar and restaurant - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic food and service, our favorite was the baked goat cheese with crostini. We'll be back again for sure! read more

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We came in on a Tuesday evening and had a dinner reservation for 7:45. We were immediately greeted by a friendly man with a beard (he may have been the owner or restaurant manager, not too sure). It was 7:15, and the restaurant was moderately busy. Our table was not ready yet but we asked to sit at the bar. Our host was happy to oblige, and the bartender Evan (?) was immensely helpful, informative, and super friendly. He answered all our questions about the drinks and made us a couple of cocktails: the SWeL Black Manhattan and the Espresso Martini. Both drinks were tasty, not overpowering, and had a good balance of alcohol and complimentary flavors; perfect starter drinks before being seated 15 minutes later. We started the evening with a dozen oysters, all local, and were delicious and fresh. The miyagi oysters were a little on the small side (quarter to half dollar) but still tasty, not too briney. For dinner, my wife ordered the linguini, and I had the porkchop. She was amazed at the freshness of the pasta, and the linguini sauce was light, citrusy, garlicky, and buttery. They definitely did not skimp on the seafood in the dish; all of it was fresh, and the meal was a good portion. I ordered the porkchop, and wow. It was tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. I had a favorite spot to get porkchops before this, but I think this one narrowly wins in the flavor category. I will be dreaming about this porkchop for years to come! Lastly, for dessert, we ordered the bread pudding, and it was awesome. The pear wasn't too sweet and complimented the brown sugar, buttery goodness of the bread (light crisp on the outside, moist and not chewy on the inside). The vanilla ice cream was a nice touch, and the dessert itself can be shared between two people. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and we will definitely tell our friends about this place! Great find in the Fremont neighborhood!!! read more

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AMAZING experience overall! I got linguini and it was the best linguini I had for a while. Cool ambiance and lovely staff! Update: I got the pear bread pudding for dessert and can't say how good it is! Just wow! read more

SWeL Restaurant - Pear bread pudding - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had the best dinner at SWeL. We sat out front and took advantage of the all-day happy hour deals. Ted, our host/waiter, was incredible! He made us feel so welcome, and he had the best menu suggestions. Ted really made our dinner an experience! The atmosphere was awesome - very chill. It was quiet out front, the perfect place to catch up with an old friend under string lights and people watch as folks strolled by. Inside had a nicer vibe - table seating, dim lighting, and fun music on the radio. read more

Yummy pizza!!!! My fave pizza in the city so far! For dessert, got the deep dish chocolate chip cookie with ice cream! Yuuuuuuummm! Felt like I was eating cookies out of mom's oven. Super cute cozy atmosphere too! Went here for our anniversary a few weeks ago. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Inside - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my third time at Swel, and this time around I stumbled right before happy hour (which i didn't know since it was the weekend and ive only been here on weekdays before) ended and the staff friendly shared the hh menu with us. Happy hour is only at the bar seating which is actually really nice, plenty of leg room, table room and coat hooks. I had my e-scooter with me and was able to put it in my leg space just fine without bothering neighbors. We ended up ordering one hh item, the pepperoni pizza and a non hh item the seafood linguini. My goodness, the pizza dough was just chewy and stayed warm for a while, the seafood (especially the prawns) in the pasta was juicy. Our order also came with the house chili olive oil on the side which made the pizza even better. Aperol spritz ratio was just perfect and i cant wait to come back soon. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Pepperoni Linguini aperol spritz - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What an incredible experience. I would give it 6 stars if I could. The aesthetics and ambiance were perfect - from the colors they chose to the lighting to the music. The menu was the perfect size with just the right amount of selections. I had the pork chop and quite honestly, it might very well be the best porkchop with the most perfect sauce I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. They were also incredibly accommodating and almost enthusiastic about changes or modifications we desired. Our server was Avery and she was delightful. Just the right amount of presence and frequency, very friendly and pleasant, and super nice. Ted, the owner, is the one who sat us and he was also a complete joy. Very friendly and playful, made great suggestions, and made us feel right at home. This was my first time there and I can't wait to go back. Fantastic. read more

Visiting our son in Seattle and chose SWel to celebrate my birthday. What a great choice! The ambience was beautiful and very, very cozy. Food and service were also amazing - love the pizzas and the espresso martini! If we lived in Seattle, I'm sure we would be here often. We will definitely be back on our next visit! read more

Walking in I felt like this is a neighborhood place I'd like hanging out at. It has a warm, casual atmosphere with eclectic decor strung up with red lights. I started with the spicy margarita- it had a slightly medicinal taste that wasn't my favorite, but the salted rim was perfectly spicy. We had the Fanny Bay oysters, beet salad, smoked mozzarella and pancetta pizza and the pork chop. Oysters were fresh and served with horseradish, a mignonette and hot sauce instead of cocktail sauce. The salad was good- the cheese added the perfect salty balance to the sweetness of the beets. The pork chop was beautifully presented, but it could've been seasoned a little more for my taste. The mashed potatoes were awesome and paired well with the mushroom and pork. The star was the pizza, which we almost didn't order. It was more like a flatbread- the crust was crispy and chewy and the toppings went together perfectly. Glad we read other reviews and ordered this. I want to try the other ones next time. Service was excellent- it feels like the people who work here really care. Recommend making reservations. read more

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We happened into this spot on one of its first nights back open and wow, are we glad we did. The vibe here is laid back and comfy with a slightly sultry overtone. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and very, very glad to be back at it. We started with the oysters which were full of that salty, briny goodness that takes you to the sea, followed by some spicy prawns. I had the beet salad with salmon and hubs had the organic field greens and mâché salad, both of which were fresh and filling. We lingered for a bit over our entrees, enjoying our spontaneous date night and never felt pressured by staff to hurry up and leave, even though this is quite obviously a popular place to be. I look forward to our next visit! read more

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Great restaurant in Fremont! Had the pork chop & one of the pizzas and it was super good. Great service also

I'm so happy we had the opportunity to have dinner at SWeL the week of its reopening; such an incredible dining experience all around surrounded by genuinely GREAT people. My husband and I stumbled across SWeL in May and chose to follow them non IG in order to keep track of the reopening date. I greatly appreciate the time each SWeL member (including the owner Ted,) to ensure our dining experience was beyond stellar. SWeL is highly deserving of every stellar review, as I'm the owner Ted has truly created a wonderful establishment that we will frequently dine at. From the great location, friendly staff, menu, quality/taste of the food, and overall ambiance/decor of the restaurant I couldn't be more pleased. Our meal was absolutely DELICIOUS, and ideally portioned there was no need for to go boxes! We will definitely return, and highly recommend!! read more

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Ted, the owner greeted and sat us. He was funny and vibrant. My French 75 was perfectly made. And we both cleaned our plates completely, which never happens. It was so good. Definitely "shit we like". The ambiance was cute and inviting. The bathrooms were beautiful, as well. Overall, we had a great experience and we will be back! read more

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Hands down the best restaurant in fremont. The service cannot be beat and the food and drinks.... Wow, everytime. I bring all my friends and family here when they come into town. Spicy margarita is my favorite drink to order. Jessy is the sweetest waitress and gives us the best recommendations. I recommend making a reservation. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Pappardelle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great spot to grab happy hour or dinner. I love the atmosphere and music. Highly recommend the chicken sandwich. The oysters were some of the best I've had but unfortunately they aren't disconnected during happy hour. I still would get them regardless, especially since they offer horseradish alongside the oysters. read more

SWeL Restaurant - Oysters - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped by Swel for a drink plus something to eat and it was definitely a pleasant experience. The servers were very friendly and genuine, plus the interior is cozy. For drinks, I went with the Basil Gimlet ($14)--fresh basil, Broker's London dry gin, lime, simple syrup. A refreshing classic. Food-wise there aren't a ton of plant-based options but the Hummus + Flatbread ($15) is pretty tasty! The house-made jalapeño hummus is topped with cucumber and tomato, served with warm flatbread wedges. I also got the Arugula Salad ($12) without cheese, which is comprised of organic wild arugula, toasted marcona almonds, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Parking can be tricky, but if you're patient, you'll find something. I'd come back for a drink or two along with snacks, although I'd probably choose somewhere else with more veg options for dinner. read more

Loved meeting the owner and the staff was friendly and didn't rush us at all. The red lights and cozy feeling gave it a lounge vibe but it was loud enough that you didn't feel like everyone could hear you. My dad loves cooking pork chops and he said this was the best one he's ever had (and that's saying something). The bread pudding dessert was moist but crispy SO delicious. I loved my basil gimlet as well! Parents said they had the best time and can't wait to go back. read more

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Order everything! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. We had the calamari, bruschetta and the scallop dip apps - a great intro to their dinner menus. Followed that up with the seafood pasta and pork chop - *chefs kiss* Highly recommend their house blend red as well, I would honestly go back just for the wine. read more

love this! anyone who puts out a menu disclaimer like this one is my kind of restaurant owner: some of our ingredients contain raw eggs which may kill you someday. we also serve seafood which may also harm you in some way that you may or may not recover from. for those that consume under-cooked foods, some will end up stronger, some will die. careful crossing the street and enjoy life. food was really good - we had a good sampling of the regular menu. service was outstanding. the vibe here is also wonderful - nice decor, quiet enough for normal conversation volume, and something for everyone on the menu. read more

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A cute spot tucked into the heart of Fremont -- stopped by for dinner and absolutely loved it. It was easy to make a reservation for 4 and the servers super attentive and sweet! The drinks here are super tasty (highly recommend the margarita with mezcal) and the food was delicious as well. I really appreciated that they were able to make modifications to dishes to make them vegetarian -- the pizza I got was really tasty and the perfect portion size to fill me up. The ambiance is nice, the food is great, and I will totally be back for more! read more

SWeL Restaurant - Italian Sausage Pizza (sans sausage) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't give out 5 stars like they're free candy. This place fully deserves and earned it! Cute ambiance Great service and great bar tender- Evan! He made us these "Evan special" with vodka and st germiane. It was perfectly balanced- hint of sweet, sour and you really couldn't taste the alcohol. I had way way too many of these. Great food- try the chili oil on the table! Bruschetta - great!! Jalepeno hummus- great (eat it with the chili oil too) Pork chops great Seafood pasta- omg so good. My one complaint is that a couple of the clams were sandy but at that point all those Evan special cocktails, and I went to town on the clams anyways. The food is quite pricey so be ready for that and it's smaller portions which I feel like they did that on purpose to make you come back again. Wish I lived here but I'll make it a point to visit again when I come back for another work trip. read more

Food was excellent and service was top notch. Waiter was very attentive and management was eager to solve any problems fast. Perfect place for a weekend dinner. read more

SWeL Restaurant - French Cut Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Loved this place. I impromptu came to this place for dinner after while walking around in Fremont. We ordered the oysters and Italian sausage pizza. The oysters were fresh. And the pizza was tasty. The crust was thin but not soggy! All the topping went well together. The cocktails were amazing. The waitress recommended cocktails and was receptive to making changes to the cocktails to suit our tastes. I had the Gin and Juice (flower) and my friend had the Hygge seasonal drink. Both were excellent. Been a while since I have gone to a place and actually liked the cocktails. The Gin and Juice might be my new favorite cocktails going forward. read more

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SWeL is one of my goto local joints. I live in the neighborhood and typically default here when my belly wants something really tasty to eat, my brain wants to go somewhere with great ambiance, and my wallet has a little extra coin in my pocket to treat me and my girl right. In short, I've tasted their entire menu, visited on busy nights and slow nights, when I've been in a good mood and a lousy mood, and I've never been disappointed with the food, the service, or the friendliness of the owner and his staff. Note: Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt--if you didn't have the courtesy to give the owner a chance to make right whatever you decided was wrong about your visit WHILE YOU WERE THERE, that's on you. Period. It's too bad we can't write reviews about disagreeable people. read more

First things first. SWeL = Shit We Like. I loved this name and the attitude this place was projecting. THE GOOD, THE BAD. The food was hit or miss. The guacamole was drenched in lime juice to the point that I was wincing while taking bites, though the actual tortilla chips were great. The bruschetta goat cheese was the perfect pairing with the tomato though again there was a bit too much balsamic making each bite quite acidic. The biggest disappointment was half of my partner's carne asada was severely overcooked. However, the garlic potatoes that came with it were perfection. THE TIE BREAKER. What bumped this experience up to 4 stars was the staff. We were greeted, checked in on, heard great menu recommendations, and multiple times a waiter passing by would refill our water glasses from our table's carafe. read more

One of my favorite places is Barrel Thief, but with it being closed next door, I wandered into SWeL! Service was fantastic from the start. Attentive but not annoying, informative but not overdone. My date and I ordered an Espresso Martini. I personally didn't care for it that much however I can see how many people would like it. I prefer the classic recipe and this one had a little bit of a twist to it but was still very interesting. After that we ordered a delicious flatbread pizza with Pear, Gorgonzola cheese, pinenuts and pesto. This pizza was absolutely to die for I wish we had ordered a second flatbread pizza because there were several other kinds that were intriguing! For dessert we enjoyed, at the recommendation of one of the service staff, probably the best bread pudding I have ever had in my entire life. And I eat bread pudding! Do yourself a favor and check this out - at least just for dessert and a drink! But their menu is so impressive you will want to have a full meal there! I definitely will be back and I'm dreaming about the food now - a full 12 hours later! read more

Tim, I see that a large number of the negative reviews have resulted in attacks from you. You cannot hide behind being "thin skinned." You are responsible for managing that and treating your customers with respect and offering good customer service if you care about your customers or their reviews. If you do, people would probably come back despite their negative experience. I would have likely been back at your business ordering my favorite, but at this point I can't in good conscious because your responses are just crazy to come from an owner directed at a long term repeat customer. I'm not a liar and I don't appreciate being called one in the couple of places you accused me of not being truthful about my experience. Anyway, I still wish you the best. I will not be responding again. Take care. read more