Calabash Garden Tea Room
10152 Beach Drive SW
Calabash, NC
910-579-9500
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Wed - Sat: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Overview
Also available for Private Parties and Special Events
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Food: What a fabulous find!!! I took my 2 good friends for a relaxing afternoon at the Calabash Garden Tea Room. What a wonderful delight! Everything was perfect especially Anna and Trish. Where was Kathy?? If you want the absolute perfect tea room experience, this is the place to go!!! Thanks ladies for the day... |
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- Candy Fowler 11/05/09 |
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Food: My friend and I had the 'Ultimate Tea' at Calabash Garden Tea Room today. We both felt this was the best 'tea' we had ever had. We have had tea all over the world. The food was superb in both quality, taste and presentation. The staff was extremely personable. We will return at every opportunity. Special note: A wonderful place to introduce your daughters/granddaughters to the world of tea. |
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- Vicki and Cathy 10/07/09 |
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Food: I was visiting my cousin who lives in the area and was thoroughly delighted. So far, it is the best tea house I have ever frequented and this includes others located in historic places such as Ellicott City and Annapolis, MD as well as London.The food ws at a much higher level than I had come to expect in a tea house. Well worth a stop. |
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- Linda 09/17/09 |
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Food: My Red Hat group had the pleasure of this fabulous tea room. The teas are wonderful and the fod outstanding. We were all very satisfied and will return, I am sure, many, many times. |
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- Nancy C. Mc Donough 09/12/09 |
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Food: Fabulous! What a lovely experience.. the tea was delicious, the food YUMMY. As a tea drinker I give this tea room a 5 star plus! We had a wonderful time. Beautiful hat selection also if you choose to wear one! Loved it!!!! |
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- Millie Fosnar 09/11/09 |
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Food: I live in the Sunset Beach area and frequent the Calabash Garden Tea Room whenever I want to treat myself and a friend. The food is absolutely incredible as are the teas and service. The owners pay attention to details that make the difference between just a nice experience and a truly memorable one. I'd recommend this quaint tea room to anyone looking for a unique, tranquil and exquisitely delicious experience. |
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- Jackie Trovato 09/05/09 |
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Food: Calabash Garden Tea Room will suit you to a 'Tea'! It is my favorite place to go. I can't tell you how delicious the food is and the ambiance is second to none. I love this tea room and always take all my visiting friends there. All of you know how many friends visit you when you live near the Beach! The owners are talented and delightful. I would highly recommend this tea room to anyone looking for a special treat! |
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- Martha Koletar 09/01/09 |
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Food: The few negative reviews on this site completely vanish when you visit the Calabash Tea Room.I have been there a few times and intend to revisit whenever possible.My friends and I travel about an hour to experience this quaint, victorian tearoom, with all of its charm. It is obvious that Kathy, Anna and their staff place much emphasis on detail.The food is outstanding,with new,creative and scrumptious recipes appearing regularly. I can't say enough about this place and about the owners who make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. Kudos for being #1! Jean Callahan 08/24/09 |
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- Jean Callahan 08/24/09 |
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Food: This was my first tea and what a wonderful experience it was. Of course I had to find the right hat and boa to start things off. I had the peach soup which was delicious. All of the food was very good but I especially enjoyed the apple walnut salad and the chocolate covered strawberries. Kathy and Anna were great hostesses and the entire afternoon was a most enjoyable and memorable one. I hope I have the opportunity to visit again some day. |
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- Sherri Foran 08/24/09 |
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Food: I had the pleasure of visiting this tea room during my travels this summer and in my opinion this is one of the finest tea rooms in the county and I have been to many! I had their full 'Ultimate Tea' starting with a delicious salad, then the chilled peach soup. Their beautifully presented came to our table with unique tea sandwiches, Kathy's dark chocolate apricot scones and the most delicious HOME MADE desserts. The miniature strawberry shortcake was just beyond words. I had the Crime of Passion tea and had just had to buy some from the gift shop to take home. I can't wait until next summer when I get back to the area to visit again. |
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- Karen Worster 08/23/09 |
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Food: I brought my granddaughter in the other afternoon for her first 'tea party,' and we had a ball! Her children's plate was beautiful and she enjoyed every bite. I was thrilled with the variety of the tea sandwiches that I received, including cranberry apple waldorf salad and cucumber dill. The sandwiches were all so delicious, it is impossible to choose a favorite! My granddaughter and I had so much fun dressing up in their ladies room - she told me later that this is her new favorite place! |
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- Barbara Delvecchio 08/22/09 |
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Food: This was an experience that my niece and her bridesmaids will not soon forget. On the day of the wedding to be held at Ocean Isle beach, my mother and I hosted a brunch for the bridal party. All of our 'young ladies' participated in the dressing up of hats and boas to enjoy a little 'make believe' before the big event. All in attendance shared and enjoyed the vast flavors of teas offered and we were hard pressed to pick just one favorite. The presentation of the food was not only attractive but every bit as good as it looked if not better. |
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- J. Williams, Martinsville, VA 08/20/09 |
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Food: Loved every bite! Enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and of course the food! I've also never had plum iced tea before...it was delicious. |
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- J. Drescher 08/15/09 |
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Food: I feel so lucky to have found this tea shop. The food (especially the scones) were to die for! I enjoyed the chocolate hazelnut tea so much that I bought some in the gift shop. Thank you to the owners for opening such a lovely place! |
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- Margaret Goldman 08/14/09 |
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Food: Delicious! Everything was fresh and tasty. So many different flavors to enjoy. My favorite was the apricot pecan sandwich tied with a ribbon. The scones were to die for - the ladies were nice enough to let us take home the extras! I can't rave enough about the quality of food and service we received. What a treat. |
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- Meghan Connelly 08/07/09 |
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Food: Friendly staff, good 'Ragamuffin' tea, decent food. I would probably return on my next vacation to Holden beach, but I hope you they will improve the food a little. |
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- A.P. 08/06/09 |
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Food: Oh my goodness...it doesn't get any better than the Calabash Garden Tea Room! I went with 2 of my friends today and can not say enough about how excellent the tea was (both iced and hot) and how delicious the food was -- YUM!! Kathy's presentation of the food is impeccable and her attention to detail is quite impressive (with both food and atmosphere). The cute little gray kitty-cat on the front porch greeted us and our overall positive experience took off from there! Will definitely be back with more friends and family! THANK YOU!! |
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- Lynn E. Greco 07/31/09 |
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Food: What a divine little tea room! Food and service were fabulous. Will definitely return. |
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- Kristin 07/31/09 |
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Food: Unique is not the word! I visited the Calabash Garden Tea Room today with a friend and I was more than impressed. From the moment we walked in you felt at home and the staff could not do enough for you. Anna and Kathy came by and chatted and made me feel special to be there. The presentation and explanation of the tea tray was perfect. The lemon curd, sandwiches, the airy scones, and yummy goodies were terrific. The peach soup was light and refreshing as was the raspberry lemon iced tea. I plan on returning in a few weeks to share this experience with others. What a delightful tea room, tastefully decorated, feels like you are in a garden room - comfy. - keep up the good work! |
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- Maxine Farrell 07/30/09 |
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Food: Every thing was beautifully presented and every bit as tasty. Looking forward to another visit which has become a part of our annual vacation |
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- Sheryl Bittinger 07/27/09 |
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Food: The 'Tea Room' experience was something fun and different for me. I very much enjoyed dressing up with a fancy hat and I think this was the highlight of the afternoon. The food was excellent, and as a person who generally does not drink tea, very much enjoyed the Queen Catherine' variety. I also had the pleasure of trying the Tomato Bisque soup and it was the best I've ever had! The portions are not very large, but appropriate and artfully prepared. I would definitely return for a visit. My only complaint was that while the staff was very sweet and friendly, they did not dress the part. I would have liked to see them in Sunday's finest with a hat to match to complete the ambiance. |
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- Catherine T 07/25/09 |
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Food: I had such a wonderful experience here... I called Kathy ahead of time to arrange a vegan menu for me and she was absolutely accommodating to all my needs. The selection of the tea sandwiches was diverse, and all of them unique and tasty in their own way. I had their Raspberry Lemon Herbal iced tea which was so refreshing and brewed to perfection. I must also note that the service was exceptional. Trish and Anna went above and beyond to satisfy and anticipate all of our needs. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area! |
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- Lydia from Maryland 07/23/09 |
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- pat rodman 07/23/09 |
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Food: From the beautiful, dainty presentation to the sweet hospitality of its owner, Kathy, and her terrific staff, the Calabash Garden Tea Room is a very special place. Food is consistently fresh, & tasty. Everyone who works here is friendly & accommodating. All the Victorian touches are absolutely charming. I come frequently and even took my 3 1/2yr. old granddaughter here with my stepdaughter and daughter for a memorable time. Kathy and her staff pay extra attention to all details, and each time I go I am pleasantly surprised by a delicious new variety of her tender scones! You can't help but smile when you come here because you will feel totally pampered! Make this a stop for the perfect 'Girls Day Out'. Be sure to call early for your reservation! This spot is very popular and space is limited! |
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- Mary Crowley 07/22/09 |
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Food: The ultimate tea was delightful! |
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- Karen F of OK 07/22/09 |
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Food: Words can't say enough about the experience that one is spoiled with in the tea room. So many extra's, even the glasses are hand painted. If you are in the area don't miss this delightful tea room. You may even see me there. |
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- Joan De Marco 07/22/09 |
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Food: What a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was delightful and the teas and food delectible. The peach soup was oh so refreshing on a hot day. |
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- Ginny Guille 07/22/09 |
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Food: Having travelled the world and experienced tea all over, I would have to say this measures up perfectly. The tea room is quaint and charming. Kathy, Anna and Trish are the perfect hosts. We love the Ragamuffin Tea - try it on your next visit ~ YUM! Thanks for a wonderful afternoon! |
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- Dave & Lisa Bergstrom 07/08/09 |
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Food: This is without a doubt the best tearoom I have ever visited. The amount of food and tea that you recieve for the price is far and beyond what you would get at any other tea room anywhere! You will leave feeling satified and full. The savories are unique, the scones are the owner's own creation as is everything else. I would never visit the area without a visit to the Calabash Garden Tea Room. Kudos to the owners for creating a gem of a tea room!! |
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- Kylie 06/27/09 |
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Food: What a wonderful time we had at the Calabash Tea Room! If you are looking for a friendly, whimsical, and satisfying tea experience, this is the place. The staff was so patient when we had to make some changes, and made us feel so welcome when we arrived! I highly recommend it! |
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- Suzanne Dersch 06/13/09 |
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Food: I have to agree with Pat, this tea room goes beyond excellent. I am a tea room lover and have been to many both in the US and abroad and let me tell you this one sets the standard. Kathy, Anna and Trish do an outstanding job from the time they greet you at the door until they wave goodbye to you. The savory sandwiches are always on fresh bread and unique to say the least. Each one is a culinary masterpiece in it's own little bundle. The scones are to die for. When I am there, I always take a few home to heat up for family and friends. The desserts? That's a another story. Plentiful, fresh and delicious. Each lunch comes with a pot of tea and the selection is just wonderful, not to mention that these girls know how to steep a pot of tea to perfection. If you want to eat and relax a... (more) |
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- Angela Vass 06/12/09 |
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Food: Its a shame there is no excellent plus rating - this tea room would certainly earn it! I've beento teas at the Ritz in many cities as well as the Palace in NYC - and the quality of the food and the attention to detail (such as beautiful roses adorning the 3 tier tray) far exceeded those experiences. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon with good company, great service, wonderful and plentiful food and quaint atmosphere. This is one tea house you wouldn't want to miss. |
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- Pat D. 06/06/09 |
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Food: Its a shame there is no excellent plus rating - this tea room would certainly earn it! I've beento teas at the Ritz in many cities as well as the Palace in NYC - and the quality of the food and the attention to detail (such as beautiful roses adorning the 3 tier tray) far exceeded those experiences. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon with good company, great service, wonderful and plentiful food and quaint atmosphere. This is one tea house you wouldn't want to miss. |
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- Pat D. 06/06/09 |
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Food: The service,decor,food was to die for evrywhere you looked there were wonderful and magical items you just wanted to have for your own. This was my 4th visit and I am always delighted as I sit and sip! Just a Magical experiance. |
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- Elizabeth MAASS 05/30/09 |
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Food: It's been one week since my friend and I visited this wonderful tea house. And we will go back! From the friendly greeting from Kathy to the wonderful service of Anna--what a wonderful experience. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was so pretty that we didn't want to leave. My thanks to Kathy and Anna for picking Calabash to open their precious tea room. A gem by the ocean! See you soon. Fran |
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- Fran Getner 05/20/09 |
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- Marcella 5/14/09 05/14/09 |
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- dian edge 05/12/09 |
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Food: I must say I had to laugh when I read the three poor reviews that are written below about The Calabash Tea Room. Those reviews are about the farthest thing from the truth about The Calabash Tea Room! I even begin to wonder if these ladies were even at this tea room! This place is EXCELLENT and deserves to ranked number one in NC and I would even rank it number one out of all the tea rooms I've visited across the country. I can't even imagine someone saying they left this tea room hungry!!! So hungry that you needed a snack, wow you must be a BIG eater. I consider myself to have quite a large appetite and I have never left hungry from this tea room. If anything, you may need things wrapped to take home!! The teas are wonderful, the food is out of this world!!! The owner does an outstanding job of making some of the most delicious things I've ever tasted! You must visit this tea room if you are in the area, you will not be disappointed. |
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- Colleen 04/25/09 |
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Food: This tea room deserves to be number one! I have never experienced anything quite like it. What a treat. The attention to detail is impressive as are the food and tea selections. I had a refreshing Midsummer's Peach iced tea, cinnamon raisin scones, and sandwiches encompassing many different flavors. By the time I finished, I was so full and did not want to leave. What a relaxing and pleasant place to forget the daily grind. I highly recommend this tea room. |
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- TeaLover 04/24/09 |
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Food: As the owner of the Wilmington Tea Room, I can honestly say that this place is a tough act to follow! It has been awhile since I had the opportunity to visit, but I would certainly recommend the Calabash Garden Tea Room to any and all of my customers. I was there with friends and family (including my then 18 month-old daughter) on a Saturday afternoon. Even the husbands enjoyed the event. :) I don't really keep up with this site as often as I probably should, but in light of a few recent reviews, I just wanted to add my 'two cents.' Your #1 rank is well-deserved, and I hope to have the chance to stop by again soon! |
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- Alexis Wall 04/23/09 |
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Food: I recently visited the Calabash Tea Room and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. I believe we actually overstayed our welcome!!! Not really, we just didn't want to leave. The atmosphere is whimsical, the tea and sandwiches were terrific the desserts fantastic and I loved choosing a hat and boa to dress in. Kathy and Anna were welcoming and I just loved it...I had a choice that day of golf or tea...I chose tea!!!! I can't wait to visit again...maybe next year on my way home from Florida!!! Thanks |
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- ellen from connecticut 04/22/09 |
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Food: I try to come to this tea room once a week since it has opened and have been quite impressed with the variety of the tea sandwiches, desserts and flavored scones. The owner is always cooking up new recipes and nothing has ever been a disappointment. |
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- Calabash Girl 04/21/09 |
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Food: After taking tea at this new tea room, I was so excited to post a raving review, because everything was fantastic. How anyone can suggest skipping the food and just having tea here is beyond me. All I can say is try it for yourself! |
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- Marie Fellows aka 'Tea Queen' 04/21/09 |
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Food: So happy we found this place...it's a new once-a-month tradition, if we can stay away that long! I can't believe some of these negative reviews about the food, because we were above and beyond impressed. This tea room deserves to be #1! |
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- Samantha Livingston 04/21/09 |
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Food: I've been to both Wilmington Tea Room and Charleston Place, and they both PALE in comparison to the Calabash Garden Tea Room as far as quantity and quality go. The sprinkles on the dark chocolate dipped strawberry and the caramel bourbon sauce on the bread pudding were delightful accents to the homemade desserts. Keep up the great work! |
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- Lisa Anne from Myrtle Beach 04/21/09 |
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Lisa Anne , First I would like to say that this is the first review that I have responded to. I thank you and all the others that have had such wonderful things to say and for all your kind words and compliments. We all work very had to keep our customers satisfied and wanting to come back to experience new teas and tea sandwiches,scones and desserts.I have visited the Wilmington Tea Room on many occasions and have also visited Charletson Place as well and I have enjoyed them both very much. Every Tea Room has it's own style and personality with menu selections that change from time to time. I would hope those of you who enjoy visiting tea rooms would appreciate each tea room for it's own style and flair and recognize how hard we all work , as tea room owners, to make your tea experience special. I hope that I speak on behalf of all tea room owners when I say that 'What we do is truly a labor of love'. Thank you and I hope that you visit again soon. Kathy |
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Food: Are these reviewers talking about the same place I am?! When I went to this tea room, the food was the best part! We had chicken salad, apple waldorf, and smoked salmon tea sandwiches. Everything was perfect. |
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- Theresa G. 04/21/09 |
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Food: On our way from Maryland to Florida, my sister, daughter in law and I had the pleasure of stopping off at a few tea rooms we found on this site. We were very excited to see that this was ranked #1. Although some of the previous reviews were not outstanding, the reputation of this tea room is obviously great. Our review is that the ranking of #1 is probably not deserved. While the food was tasty, there was not much variety and as a previous reviewer noted a lot of flavored cream cheese. Also, we are not impressed with the use of sprinkles (jimmies) as means to 'liven up' the desserts on a tea service. However, a one star review is also not deserved. We found the staff to be very friendly and the restaurant itself was charming. We had a pleasant time, over all. I would say t... (more) |
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- Laura Kinery 04/20/09 |
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Food: I went with friends recently for the first time. I am looking forward to many more English Teas. The service was excellent. The owners made us feel as if we were guests in their home. The atmosphere whimsical and spotlessly clean.For the price of a High Tea I would have liked to have more variety in the sandwich's and larger portions.It was just a bite, and mostly with flavored cream cheese.I would have liked to see a variety of sandwich's. Ham, chicken, egg salad, etc. with a special touch and would have been a more satisfying menu.The scones were delicious as was the fruit and the tea.There is a wonderful tea menu offered. |
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- mae 04/19/09 |
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Food: The reason this tea room is number one is very clear; it is simply the best! Everything from the dainty tea sandwiches, fresh baked scones and home made desserts, nothing less than perfection. Kathy creates and prepares with her heart. The ambiance, the staff, the attention to detail, there's just no other place like it, sorry. If you truly love tea rooms and you have been to others, there is no doubt in my mind that you will love it as much as my friends and I do. I go every time I am at the beach. |
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- Philomena P 04/16/09 |
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- Kristin 04/16/09 |
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Food: I was here over the Easter weekend...came across this tea room while staying in Sunset Beach with my mother! I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never been to a tea room before, but I loved everything! My mother and I dressed up in hats and boas and took lots of pictures. We ordered the 'Ultimate Tea,' which was brought to us on a tier with fresh flowers and the most delicious food. Everything was bite sized, but surprisingly tasty and it filled me up in the end! I ordered the chocolate hazelnut tea which one of the servers recommended - it didn't even need sugar or milk. The tea was brought to me in a vintage pot, poured for me and was put on a tea warmer so it wouldn't get cold. This tea room thought of everything. The owners and the girl who served me were so nice, and made sure ... (more) |
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- Lori Hansen 04/14/09 |
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Food: As an avid fan of tea rooms, I was so excited to visit this one...#1 in North Carolina. I drove quite a distance to get here and was thrilled with my experience. I must comment on several of the previous reviews that state the food or service is not up to par. I have been to tea rooms all over the world and both the food and service were outstanding. The servers took their time getting to know myself and my company, teaching us about tea and the differences among all the varieties. The server brought the tea to the table after 5 minutes of brewing time, poured the tea for each of us, commenting on color and smell and then delicately placed the teapots on the warmers. For those who do not know what to expect as far as tea room food goes, deli sized sandwiches simply do not exist. A tea is m... (more) |
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- Estelle 04/14/09 |
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Food: Had to make several attempts to get a reservation. We should not have bothered. I am disappointed, after reading all the wonderful comments about this tea room. A previous diner made reference to the small portions and poor quality of the food, and I have to agree. Certainly 'tea sandwiches' aren't Big Macs, but come on. And the ingredients just did not taste fresh. I have no complaint about the tea service..our server was knowledgeable and friendly, helping us select a tea to 'complement' our meal. But it is not enough to save my opinion of this tea room. You have a wonderful location, a charming look. But your food is just not up to par. |
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- Ellie S. 04/13/09 |
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Food: I live here in Calabash And visit the Calabash Tearoom often with the girls & always bring friends & family from out of town. I am pleased but not surprised to see it has been ranked #!. Everything a tearoom should be and more. |
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- barrykathleen@msn.com 04/11/09 |
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Food: We have been to this tea room once a month since they have opened...The atmosphere is cozy,the food is exquisite,gourmet...nothing compares in this area!! The service is personal and friendly. Whenever I have guests from out of town, we always go here for a great girls day out!! Keep up the great work! |
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- Colleen Flynn 04/09/09 |
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Food: Having visited many tea rooms, both here and in England, I feel that my experience at Calabash Tea Garden was a wonderful surprise. The welcome was warm. The ambience was both relaxing and enjoyable. There was a large variety of teas offered instead of having just the tea of that day served. I am looking forward to my next visit. Two thumbs up. |
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- viola 04/04/09 |
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Food: I have agree with my friend, who treated me to lunch at the tea room for my birthday. The food is not bad, but it's not good either. And its skimpy, left us feeling like we needed to get a snack after leaving. The interior photo shows the table where we were seated - four of us crammed in the corner with six more people in a little 'nook.' Not for you if you are claustraphobic or if you like to eat lunch once rather than twice. I would not go again and I will not recommend - sorry. :( |
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- Tea Room Fan 04/01/09 |
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Food: While there is a variety of teas available, there is no artistry to the service. More like drop it at your table and do it yourself. The service is not what one could call overly-friendly. The location and interior are cute, but not really all that impressive - outdoor furniture dargged inside and topped with glass. Also, they seem to be crowding too many people in too little space. My biggest complaint is the food! For the prices charged by this tea room, I expect MORE - more food and BETTER quality. I am sorry, but most of what they serve tasted like thawed bulk-store fare. Serve that if you must, but consider lowering your prices. If this place is number one, I can't imagine how bad numbers 2-10 must be! |
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- Allie Walker 03/31/09 |
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Food: I have visited the Tea Room on several occassions and it has always been wonderful!!! I always make sure to bring my 'out of town' friends to the Tea Room for a special treat and all have loved it!! Keep up the great work girls. |
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- Dorine Stoecker 03/28/09 |
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Food: While visiting Calabash my husband and I enjoyed an afternoon tea at this darling tea room. I was amazed at the ambiance.Very colorful and girly. We ordered the cream tea. The savories and sweets were outstanding. The tea was just the right temperature. The table setting was darling with handkerchief napkins tucked in the cup handles.I invited a new friend I made while on vacation in North Carolina to join me the next week. We had the full tea. We both were very impressed. Presented so beautifully and delicious. I chose a darling hat from the dress up room to wear. It was fun. I and my daughter started an authentic English tea club years ago which is still going today. This would be a deffinate vist for us if we didn't live so far away (Wisconsin). I also have visited many tea rooms and find this to be one of the best. I cannot wait to return next year on vacation. |
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- Bettie Wawrzyniak 03/28/09 |
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- Diane Kulp 03/26/09 |
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- Blushing Bride 03/20/09 |
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Food: The ambience of the Calabash Garden Tea Room is from my grandmother's era, but the exceptional soup, fancy tea sandwiches, 'melt in your mouth' scones and delectable dessert choices are timeless. This was my first visit, but I am already planning to return with friends and family. I loved trying the various exotic teas; the individual floral teapots complimented the Victorian decor. The enthusiam of the proprietors, Kathy and Anna,is contagious and the service impeccable. I don't have a granddaughter to share lunch with, but after today I am defintely thinking of adopting. |
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- Lynne Henry 03/20/09 |
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Food: I had the best experience in this tea room. The china, quality of food and ambiance was outstanding. The tomato soup and turkey and brie sandwich was delicious. I had an iced tea made with Earl Grey tea and spices. So smooth and refreshing. This will be a yearly visit while I'm in Myrtle Beach for the winter. The owners took the time to sit with us and we chatted about Italian cookies. We were sampling their scones with lemon curd and cream. A real treat!! Kathy and Anna asked me about an Italian cookie my family makes. I refreshed their memory by mentioning Napoleons. Don't miss stopping by this tea room. You won't be sorry. |
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- Janet Dolan 03/20/09 |
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Food: Today was our 2nd trip to this tearoom and we cannot wait to return. My sister-in-law and I are tea lovers and this place was a wonderful treat. The variety of teas is remarkable and can be made decaf for you. The food is excellent. Owners are so very nice and the place is absolutely spotlessly clean Barbara and Lois |
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- Barbara Stouffer 03/18/09 |
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- Hilary Ross 03/15/09 |
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- Pauline 03/15/09 |
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Food: Five of us, visiting from PA., enjoyed a High Tea. The food was outstanding, the presentation beautiful, and the ambiance spectacular. This will become one of our 'must visit' stops each time we visit the area. |
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- Joyce Starr 03/13/09 |
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Food: Every time I go to the Calabash Tea Room it gets better and better. This was my 4th time and the quality of food and teas is exceptional. How can it improve is beyond me. |
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- Linda 02/28/09 |
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Food: I recently visited the Calabash Garden Tea room and was most satisified. The tea selection was very impressive, as was the service and atmosphere. I highly recommend. |
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- KC 02/21/09 |
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Food: This was my first experience for 'High Tea' What an amazing time and the restaurnat was so cute. The service exceptional. The gift shop had all the teas and special effects. |
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- Barbara Bianco 02/21/09 |
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Food: I'ts not a surprise to me that this Tea Room is rated number 2 in NC! I can not imagine what number 1 must be like! I took my mother, husband and neice there after the holidays and was simply in awe...From the greeting at the door by Anna and Trish to Kathy's Secret Garden Dressing, everything was top notch. Kathy's scones are the best I ever tasted and her Tomato Bisque Soup left me wanting another bowl. Their attention to detail is unsurpassed, and I have attended teas in Europe, so trust me, this was as good if not better than any tea I have gone to. And at a most reasonable price! There's a wide variety of savory tea sandwiches that are differnt from anything I have ever tasted. Not your typical fare at all. The desserts are all home made and you can tell. Everything melts in your mout... (more) |
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- Frances Silvestri 02/21/09 |
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Food: We went to celebrate two birthdays and had a wonderful time. Kathy and Anna were friendly and informative. The teas were wonderful and we learned about their production. The food was varied in flavor and presentation was beautiful. They even had a camera and gave us all a photo to remember our day! I have been to tea rooms in Georgia and Michigan that were very nice but this was my favorite! Nancy |
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- Nancy Schulte 02/21/09 |
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Food: Three of us took a friend to High Tea as her birthday gift. it was a perfect present for the 'Girl Who Has Everything' and the three of us had the same great time! |
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- Teddy 02/20/09 |
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Food: my girlfriends and I frequent the Garden tea room. It's our favorite place to go. The hosts/ owners Kathy and Anna are the best. I love too many teas to name them all and the food is too good for words, Kathy has always got something new to surprise us with. |
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- Jane Glemming 02/19/09 |
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Food: Thank you for the delightful experience I have had over the last three weeks. First time I wandered in by myself. Found it to be very unique and friendly staff awaited me. Next week, I went back, took my three friends, and today returned with my daughter-in-law. Each time I found lunch to be exceptional. Highly recommend it to all if you want to share an event remembered!! |
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- Judie Fosnaugh 02/18/09 |
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Food: Today for lunch I had the Ragamuffin tea along with a house salad and tomato bisque. To finish I enjoyed a chocolate-chocolate cherry scone. It was all amazing! I have never been a fan of scones, today I realized it's because I have never had a good one. The tomato bisque was mouth watering. The attention to detail throughout the tea house was impressive, right down to the hand cut sugar cubes. Kathy and Anna provided wonderful service and were delightful hosts. |
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- Jenifer Fosnaugh 02/18/09 |
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Food: LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I visited the Calabash Garden Tea Room with two friends and it was wonderful! We started our 'Ultimate Tea' with a delicious Tomato Bisque. This was just the beginning of our 'Valentine Week' tea experience. Our tea sandwiches continued the theme with a heart shaped gorgonzola sandwich, a red ribboned apricot sandwich and four others that were equally as wonderful. Our chocolate scone with cherry chips was perfect and the desserts of dark chocolate covered strawberry, chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with cherry on top, fruit skewer, and mint brownie were scrumptious! As you can see, I cannot say enough about this great tea room. If you are in the area,you must visit! |
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- Linda Petty 02/15/09 |
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Food: Friends and I had a delightful experience at the tea room yesterday. We enjoyed 'dressing up' in the hats and boas provided. The atmosphere was friendly, the food was well prepared and presented and the tea was wonderful. We will be back. |
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- Barbara 02/12/09 |
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Food: Friends and I shared the hospitality of this tearoom today and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, the setting charming, and the service wonderful. |
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- Bonnie Dolph 02/11/09 |
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Food: I loved my time at the Calabash Tea Room. The atmosphere was charming and cozy. There was a large selection of hats and boas for guests to use if you wanted to dress up, which i thought was really fun. The sandwiches were delicious and there were 5 varieties for each tea member. All the desserts were tasty and the presentation was pretty. I had a wonderful time and highly recommend the elegant, yet comfortable tea room. |
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- Patti Reavis 02/10/09 |
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Food: Wonderful experience at this tea room!! Great food, excellent presentation, very attentive service and quality tea. Can't wait to go again! |
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- Kaye Hauser 02/08/09 |
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Food: Absolutely Refreshing! Kathy and Anna are a delight, along with their exquisite tea selection and amazing treats! The ambiance of the Calabash Garden Tea Room is festive, with splashes of color and glittering things all around. The fragrances fill the room as your goodies are freshly prepared in the kitchen. The presentation of tea and treats is so unique, the way it was done years ago, with frilly napkins and dishes painted with flowers and trimmed in gold or silver! Even your desserts will be wrapped with a ribbon! And don't forget to don yourself with the many hats, feather boas, elbow length gloves, or even a full length gown! They've even included the fellas for tea, with suit jackets and ties to spiff them up! This Tea Room is surrounded by little shoppes and ice creameries. A... (more) |
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- April Zook 01/24/09 |
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Food: I went to the Calabash Garden Tea room for the firat time over the Christmas holidays with two friends and we found it to be enchanting. The selection of teas was large, the food was very good and the service was excellent. The ambience was wonderful - I felt like I was in a fairy tale world. I plan to take any guests there for the experience in the future. I loved it ! |
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- Kris 01/02/09 |
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Food: I had a lovely experience. My sister in law and I enjoyed a wonderful escape from the Christmas bustle and spent a few hours pampering ourselves at high tea. The atmosphere is absolutely charming, the server was extremely friendly, food was marvelous and the tea was comforting. This will become a habit! Dec 2009 |
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- Marilyn 12/12/08 |
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