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Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
The calming and relaxed atmosphere of our atrium cafe invites you to sit back and enjoy the delicious creations of our talented chefs in a lush natural environment. Whether you are starting out your day with a cup of coffee and our plentiful breakfast buffet, joining your colleagues for a working lunch, or enjoying a peaceful dinner, the award winning Swiftwater Cafe will delight your taste buds. We offer the latest in California cuisine featuring favorite American dishes infused with locally produced ingredients showcasing gourmet sandwiches, spectacular entrees and mouth-watering salads. Our award winning Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch with Dr. Margie Baker boasts a plethora of delightful tastes to tantalize your palate. A favorite of guests and local residents alike, this sumptuous feast offers a wide array of tempting choices including omelettes, waffles, fresh seafood, refreshing salads, authentic specialty dishes and decadent desserts.
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31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for brunch(25)
- good for groups(19)
- special occasion(18)
- kid-friendly(14)
- fit for foodies(5)
- great for lunch(5)
Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO Reviews List
Review 1 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"decent brunch - impressive spread"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 2 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went here for Mother's Day brunch. Nice selection of hot foods compared to two years ago. I was very pleased the restaurant honored my request to seat us on the same level as the buffet area as my mother is in a wheelchair. We will come back again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 3 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This event was for Mother's Day when there are huge parties, kids, families and old people! And yet the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food choices were excellent. There was something for everyone and there was plenty. The quality of the food was very good and on that day you always except the worst--instead it was a great experience and had a lovely day!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 4 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Treated us right, but price?!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"(Not enough room to review here. Check my YELP review). Went for Mother's day brunch. Food selection & flavor was excellent.Service was attentive.The atrium (where the food service was) is impressive. But you're eating in glorified "hotel" accommodations. No mood or intimacy here. It feels clinical w/hotel staff in their over-starched vests who lack polish.
At $60/adult and $30/child, it's flat-out overpriced. Buffets all over Vegas & many other places don't come NEAR that price point & the qual./selection is equal. Bill came to $220. Add tip,and we're at $260! For that price,I should feel like I'm fine dining,& I didn't.
Staff get an "A" for effort, & mgmt a "D" for greed.Enjoyable & the food was great, but hard to stomach at that price."
At $60/adult and $30/child, it's flat-out overpriced. Buffets all over Vegas & many other places don't come NEAR that price point & the qual./selection is equal. Bill came to $220. Add tip,and we're at $260! For that price,I should feel like I'm fine dining,& I didn't.
Staff get an "A" for effort, & mgmt a "D" for greed.Enjoyable & the food was great, but hard to stomach at that price."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous Mother's Day Brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food options were amazing...where things were fresh, interesting, and delicious. They even had a great kid's buffet! Service-PERFECT. Seriously, they did an outstanding job of getting plates out of the way, bringing beverages, including champagne refills, and checking in with us. Decor-beautiful. It's already a beautiful location with all the plants and waterfall, but the extra flowers, ice sculpture, decorative elements made it very special. We were thrilled and will be back again for Mother's Day and just for their usual Sunday brunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful time, plenty of choices of different foods. Something for everyone and bottomless mimosas! Loved it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful brunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a wonderful brunch. There was so many choices it was hard to make a decision. The service was excellent. We all had our fill . Thank you for such excellent service and food."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 8 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bombed out Easter Dinner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Upon arrival checking in the first clerk was rude and that started off wrong. The waiters were good and we had two. Some of the food was good and some was not. Some was too over good and some just did not do. The music was nice. The price was over charged for the quality of the food . We noticed when checking in some people were cancelling . The clerk asked why and it was stated they were not satisfied with the food. It was a waste of my money and time. I would not recommend to anyone. Sorry we went. Most time we do not complain even if we don't care for a place. This definitely was not to our liking.We basically went there to scope out the place to see if I wanted to have a women's conference there for our churches. It is not."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very over priced. Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very over priced. Food was good and staff was excellent.
Difficult to get on phone to ask specific questions about cost and food choices for food allergies. Have answering machine instructed to leave message, but then never called back. * 2 separate messages left!"
Difficult to get on phone to ask specific questions about cost and food choices for food allergies. Have answering machine instructed to leave message, but then never called back. * 2 separate messages left!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 10 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As i knew, i made this reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As i knew, i made this reservation should got 1000 points but I fond my account only add 100 points. Please correct for me.
thanks,
Joanna"
thanks,
Joanna"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 11 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed our group party at
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed our group party at the cafe. Had some disappointment that fountain was not working. As for food it would be very good if fish wasn't that salty and vegetables a bit dry."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sunday Brunch with Margie Baker!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We think this is the best brunch for the cost around . The added bonus is having the privilege of hearing the jazz voice of Margie Baker, a Bay Area music icon. At 80, she is fantastic and provides a wonderful Sunday afternoon experience. Kids love interacting with her Trio, who deliver some great sounds. Kudos to the Hyatt! This is the best place for a large gathering for family celebrations, plenty of room. To enjoy a great selection of food at a reasonable price, very affordable for Seniors with an AARP rate!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Swiftwater Cafe - Hyatt Regency SFO
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate