Sweetwater Yacht Club

I went to Sweetwater with a friend for their Christmas Walk-through & dinner. We drove an hour to attend & my friend even called ahead to make sure it was accessible the same day. It was advertised as running on a Thursday eve From 5- 8:30. When we arrived none of the holiday wonderland attraction was lit up or available to enjoy. We were a little miffed because nobody mentioned that it would be closed that evening due to 'windy weather'(not). The restaurant decor was very festive tho & it was trivia night, so we decided to stay. It was also prime rib night but that was a little disappointing also. A woman at the table next to me sent hers back citing it was cold. When she got it back it was overcooked. I hoped mine would be done properly, but alas...also reheated and overdone. I didn't complain since the night was already less than we planned. Then we played trivia. It involves a remote control & while I was getting some answers right, I had no points. I told the game leader my remote was not working properly but he 'shamed' me publicly and said it was my answers. 1/2 way thru, with still 0 points I insisted he check it. I was right. It was broken...so he said it was the 1st time ever & that never happens, so he gave us 150 pts. But he did not retract his earlier snub & we were not able to bounce back, lol. The whole night became laughable and we chalked it up to "Piney-Problems", lol. The Jersey devil must've cursed the place but our Christmas spirit shined brightly, regardless!

We were in for a dinner on Sat evening, and while the place claims to be a restaurant, it is more like bar with giant sports monitors and bar style food (hit and miss, really, after sampling a few dishes). Service was friendly and quick enough, but the bar music was super-loud, so basic conversation was a problem. Location is very picturesque within a stone throw of Wharton State Forest.

Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck is an absolute dream venue! The marina backdrop is breathtaking, between the water views and sunset, it’s picture-perfect from every angle. The space has such a fun yet relaxed vibe, with decks both upstairs and down, giving guests plenty of room to enjoy the view. Chris was truly amazing to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect and made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely cares about each couple and their day. The food was incredible, from the cocktail hour to dinner, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about it! And the drinks were just as amazing, the bartenders crafted everything to perfection and kept the energy up all night. For how beautiful this venue is, the price is unbelievably reasonable. You get the full waterfront experience, amazing food and drinks, and a team that truly delivers. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate!