SWeL Restaurant

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.

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.

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.

Cool vibes. Dim, red toned lighting.Came by for some apps and drinks on a Friday, sat at the bar.Got the Oysters, bread, and Caprese which were all nice!The pizza and main courses looked awesome coming out of the kitchen so I'd like to try that if I come again :D

Lovely ambience! Service was great, as well as food! We really enjoyed it and definitely will be back.

Went here for a date night and really enjoyed. Food and drink were great and waitstaff were friendly and helpful. Meal was well paced and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful. My two complaints- music being played was slightly loud and strange (sounded like something you would hear in a weird hippy spa) and it was a bit expensive (most mains between $30-40). Other than that we really enjoyed and will be back!

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!!!

This is one of the best bars/restaurants in the area. They have a great menu and drink selection, as well as a great ambience.I was immediately greeted by Evan, who took my order. I had the house margarita and the beet salad with salmon. Evan graciously agreed to redo my margarita at no extra cost, when I mentioned it was a bit spicy for me. The salad had an amazing raspberry vinaigrette that went perfectly with the goat cheese, and the salmon was perfectly cooked.The interior is beautifully decorated with ambient lighting and ample seating. It has a rustic yet modern charm to it. It is nice and quiet, and a great place for good conversation with friends.Overall, a great experience. Definitely stop by if you are in the neighborhood!

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.

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!