Schwa Restaurant

“Incredible service, incredible food, incredible music.”

Incredible service, incredible food, incredible music. 10/10 would recommend!

Billy Bailes

Jan 2026

“Wow, What an experience.”

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.

Spencer Thompson

Oct 2025

“Came here for our anniversary dinner and had a grand time.”

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

Curtis Maafoh

Jun 2025

“The best food experience I ever had.”

The best food experience I ever had. Highly recommend.

Kidchai

Jun 2025

“Really small restaurant with minimal decor and generic furniture to really hone in on what you came here for: the food.”

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.

Kevin Lee

Jun 2025

“With it’s unusual style, Schwa has put a little more fun in the fine dining scene.”

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.

tay too

May 2025

“Loved our experience at Schwa.”

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!

Marianna Campbell

Apr 2025

“Fun group of people.”

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.

D. Yaley

Mar 2025

“WAY late in posting this from last spring … Schwa was absolutely spot on for what I expected - a...”

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.

Ryan Parkinson

Mar 2025

“My husband and I came out for a date night and the restaurant did not disappoint.”

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.

Linh Trab

Mar 2025

“Each dish was a pleasant delight.”

Each dish was a pleasant delight! Great staff!

James Gustas

Feb 2025

“Food is meant to be enjoyed but food can also be an experience and I have never been anywhere that...”

Food is meant to be enjoyed but food can also be an experience and I have never been anywhere that did this quite as well as Schwa. Every dish was both beautiful and delicious and you could see the intentionality behind every decision. I particularly loved both the wagyu and the quail which were probably the best meats I’ve ever had. As far the experience itself, I can acknowledge it’s not for everyone but it was certainly for me. The music is loud but not overwhelming and I felt like they were playing one of my playlists. Really I just had a lot of fun dining here. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday experience and hopefully I can come back for another special occasion soon.

Clay Goldman

Sep 2024