Swanny's Grill — Restaurant in Texas

My partner always mentioned this place but I was never too interested since I don’t really like to drink. He finally convinced me to come and I am glad he did. The place is so unique. You don’t have to drink to have fun here. The atmosphere is great and the people are super friendly. We had not been out to restaurants or bars since quarantine began back in March. We were eager to go out but wanted to be outside and feel comfortable. Swanny’s did just that! They have signs everywhere asking to wear your mask. They have hand sanitizer available and one time use menus. The place has inside and outside seating. They even have an outside bar. They are also very clean and make sure to wipe down every table immediately after it is used. The staff all had masks on, too. The service is great! Not once did we have to wait on service even though the place was very busy. The waitress was very helpful and explained the menu to us. I loved that she made recommendations for things to try. I don’t remember her name but she was super nice! The food was delicious! I ordered a regular burger with fries and it was so good! Even though it was a simple order they did not disappoint. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the seasoning was on point. My food was warm and the fries were, too! The food and drink prices were decent. Not too cheap but not too expensive. Now let’s talk about the many activities you can do here. They have a volleyball net and you can play beach volleyball with other people. This is so cool because it’s a way to make new friends. It helps you interact with people that otherwise you wouldn’t. There is space to play kickball which I love to do and plan on going back just to play kickball. They also have a soccer field that was in use while we were there. It was so fun to watch. The place is also family friendly. It has a playground that kids can use. It is great to go and enjoy a day out with other friends that also have kids and be able to keep the kids entertained while you have a drink and a chat. They also have inside games for both adults and kids that will keep anyone entertained. Another great thing is that the place is animal friendly! I love dogs and I love taking my dog with me sometimes. This would be a great place to bring him. I also found out that they have live music on Friday and Saturdays. You could enjoy a chill night out at this place or a day out. Both would be pretty fun! I think this place is a great place to visit and to support. The food service industry has been hit hard since the pandemic started and it feels good to be able to support this business. I encourage everyone to...

If you’re ever at Swanny’s Grill and you’re lucky enough to be served by Seth, just know—you’re in for a top-tier experience. I’ve been to countless bars and restaurants over the years, but it’s rare to come across a bartender who strikes the perfect balance of skill, personality, speed, and genuine hospitality the way Seth does. He’s not just pouring drinks—he’s setting the tone for the entire night.

From the second you walk up to the bar, Seth makes you feel welcome. He’s got this calm, confident energy that puts everyone at ease, whether it’s your first time at Swanny’s or your hundredth. He greets you like you’re an old friend, even if he just met you, and you can tell immediately that he’s paying attention—not just to your drink order, but to you as a person. He remembers names, favorite drinks, random details you mentioned in passing weeks ago… it’s honestly impressive.

When it comes to the actual bartending, Seth is in a league of his own. His timing is impeccable—no matter how busy the place is, he somehow keeps everything flowing smoothly without ever making you feel rushed or overlooked. He moves fast, but with total control, and every drink he makes is consistently on point. Whether it’s a simple beer or a complicated cocktail, you can trust that Seth is going to get it right the first time. And if you’re not sure what to order? Just tell him what you’re in the mood for—he’ll come up with something creative that’s always a hit.

But what really makes Seth stand out is how much he clearly cares. About his work, his coworkers, the customers, and the energy of the space. He doesn’t just do his job well—he elevates the entire atmosphere. It’s no exaggeration to say that when Seth is behind the bar, Swanny’s feels like the place to be. He’s got an incredible sense of humor, is quick with a witty comeback, and knows how to read the room—whether it’s keeping things fun and light or providing a chill, laid-back vibe when people need it. He just gets it.

Seth is the kind of bartender who turns a regular night out into a memorable experience. He’s professional without being stiff, friendly without being fake, and genuinely one of the hardest-working, most talented people I’ve seen in the service industry. He’s the reason I—and so many others—keep coming back to Swanny’s.

If you’re reading this and thinking about stopping by, do it. And if Seth is working? Consider...

I have to say... we LOVE the food at this place, but the service is consistently GARBAGE. If you want anything, you have to flag down a different server because yours will definitely ignore you. This time, however, was the WORST service I have ever experienced in my entire life. Literally... fast food workers are more competent. This big, fat woman took SO long to do ANYTHING. It took well over an hour (about 1.5 hours) to get our food, and when we asked for ranch, it took her another 15 minutes to come back, by which time our food was already cold, and god forbid we wanted some mayo and enough tomato to actually cover our burgers... by then everything was congealed and disgusting. And then... she brought us the milkshake we ordered... which was already melted, with what looked like flavor syrup in the bottom inch of the glass and everything congealed above it, and it was spilling everywhere, all over the table, as she put it down. I touched it and it just started dumping out like a volcano from under the whipped cream that had clearly sat in the glass so long it was sealing the goop inside. Not to mention the fact that there were SO MANY FLIES that the entire 30+ minutes we waited for this fat woman to waddle her way back to the table was spent swatting them away, with no attempts by the restaurant to mitigate the evident infestation. And on top of all of that disastrous mess... when I tried to talk to a manager to explain my disgust and frustration, without even raising my voice I might add, he just kept telling me I need to calm down. Please... tell me when, in the history of humanity, has telling a woman, especially a pregnant woman, to calm down, has actually resulted in calmness, not absolute fury. Every aspect of this visit was horrific and it is absolutely tragic, because the intention of the restaurant is fantastic and the food... genuinely great. But honestly... the service is beyond abysmal and the manager, sitting and drinking at the bar along with several uniformed staff members, while guests are not being taken care of... that is just embarrassing for the establishment. They need to step up their level of cleanliness and professionalism, because it is destroying what would otherwise be an incredible place to eat...