Schwa Restaurant
Clay Goldman · 633 Google reviewsSchwa Restaurant — top-tier american in Noble Square. The look is curated without feeling cold. They're doing something different, and it works, and BYOB. "I particularly loved both the wagyu and the quail which were probably the best meats I’ve ever had" — Clay Goldman [$$$$]
What 316 diners keep saying
What 316 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great experience, great chef, great food. Thank you very much!”
“Incredible service, incredible food, incredible music. 10/10 would recommend!”
“Wow, What an experience! This place is absolutely incredible and I’m not surprised that they’ve been holding onto their Michelin star for so long! The way that the chefs work together and move around was so seamless and they all carry themselves with such a great attitude and they explain each dish in such great detail! I tasted things that I could never have imagined putting together but the way they set everything up is so amazing and it makes me want to learn more about their process! I can’t wait to experience this wonderful place again.”
“Came here for our anniversary dinner and had a grand time. We knew our experience would be a little different than a typical fine dining restaurant because I read some reviews. The music wasn’t crazy loud like people were making it seem and honestly, I really enjoyed the playlist. It was cool to be able to walk through the kitchen and see the kitchen at work. The food was really good and we left full. BYOB was nice and it was also nice getting bumped up to an earlier reservation day of. Definitely recommend visiting Schwa”
“Really small restaurant with minimal decor and generic furniture to really hone in on what you came here for: the food. The chefs are your servers and you'll hear them running in and out of the kitchen to cook and then serve you the most decadent bite of raviolo to the most amazing fish you'll ever have. From the foie gras ice cream to the parmigiana choco taco, there are innovative dishes that don't border on the absurd. And I very often dream of that sablefish.”
“With it’s unusual style, Schwa has put a little more fun in the fine dining scene. From the BYOB policy, loud(ish) background music and a simple service, Schwa marches to a different beat. Don't let these quirky traits fool you. This is a solid Michelin star restaurant. Every dish was plated perfectly and the deep, carefully melded flavors and textures are exactly what you would expect from one of the best restaurants in the city.”
“Loved our experience at Schwa! Food was excellent, service was great and it was a relaxed atmosphere. Playlist was fun too. We’ll be coming back!”
“Fun group of people. We sent out alcohol for the crew and some wine for us. They hand write out a menu of ingredients. They were like a group of post culinary school students who just wanted to push themselves and their skills to come up with inventive food experiences. Our great chef friend recommended this restaurant to us.”
“WAY late in posting this from last spring … Schwa was absolutely spot on for what I expected - a laid back service experience with the kitchen doing the food running, byob, casual interior with dressed up patrons. It really was a stripped down experience built around a passion for amazing food. The interior is small, and if your bring a couple bottles of wine you’ll have to find a place around you to keep them until you are ready to open them. The food was incredible and playful, big and nuanced flavors that crossed the gamut in presentation and texture. Modern/contemporary cuisine with a set tasting menu that was so good and fun we are definitely coming back for more.”
“My husband and I came out for a date night and the restaurant did not disappoint. The food and alcohol pairings were divine. But what we loved most was the presentation of the courses and the culinary creativity these chefs wanted to share with us. Watching art come to life in food is exactly what makes this place special.”
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