Variety: 
Artistry: 
Service:
Food:
I truly enjoyed my first visit to this charming establishment. The service was fine and the decor was lovely. I enjoyed my food choices and found the prices in-line with my visits to other tea rooms.
I was enchanted with the antique shop with its marvelous treasures.
It is a real shame that the previous diner didn't know she should take the tea out of the pot when it was steeped to her liking. Dear, it always gets stronger the longer it steeps. Please keep that in mind when visiting any tea room.
A wonderful response from the owners to the complaint. It might be wise to educate each table on the fundamentals of tea service once you have served it as you may be getting many novices since your new in your area.
I will truly be visiting again and bragging to each of my lady friends.
|
- Leila 07/08/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
We would like to thank Linda (07/01/09) for bringing her tea problem to our attention so that we could correct the problem. Since we are have received many compliments on our tea we felt there must be a problem we were not aware of. Upon investigation we found a new employee had not understood our instruction regarding the amount of tea to put into the sachets for a pot of tea and therefire she had overfilled several of them. We hae now corrected the problem and hope that she will give Southern Gardens another try at enjoying our full rich tea flavors. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
|
- Gail & Ron - Southern Gardens Owners 07/02/08
|
|
|
Variety: 
Artistry: 
Service:
Food:
My mom and I were in the area and decided to try this tea room. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive. However, the tea was terrible!! It was brought out in a tea pot with the tea bag/posset still inside. (Our waitress told us they could add more hot water to the pot if we drank all the tea.) The longer the tea pot sat on our table, the stronger the tea became. Instead of enjoying a cup of tea with our dessert (which was very good), we had this dark-brown, bitter tasting brew. Please, please learn how to brew tea!
|
- Linda 07/01/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
We had a party there with a few friends, and let me tell you, what a surprise when they brought out the food! It was presented on a 3 tier plate with gorgeous colors, amazing diversity in the food and it tasted fabulous. We've been to many tea rooms, but this tops all of them. It was just such a lovely surprise when they brought it out. All of us can't wait to go back again!
|
- Kim 06/18/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
I had the pleasure of going to this beautiful tea room last week with my family. The decor was lovely and the antique shop was a nice suprise. But the pecan pie was amazing! Absolutely one of the best homemade pecan pies I've ever had, definately homemade and fresh! I will definately be visiting this tea room on a regular basis.
|
- Debbie 06/05/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
The tearoom was decorated beautifully and the gift shop had many lovely things. However, I personally would consider this establishment as just average compared to the other tea rooms I have personally visit (especially regard the prices).
The hostess and the server were very gracious, and the tea was served quickly, However,it took at least 20 minutes before they came back to take our orders. The hot food was served very tepid. The price of the tea was quite high (3.95) for a half a teapot.
This tearoom has only been open for a short while so I'm sure they will address some of the issues mentioned.
|
- Penny 05/31/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
Loved going to this incredible place! It is really larger than I thought and has a diversely priced menu. I loved the cherry scones and the chicken salad.
The decor is charming and so comfortable. No one rushed us or even bothered us at all.
I plan on becoming a regular. I intend to try each tea available and all of the wonderful food selections.
|
- Across the Street Buddy 05/29/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
This is a diverse little place with a full service menu a large selection of teas (50 something) and a gift/antique store. Intimate decor and excellant service. You really must visit to experience it for yourself.
Thanks for the memories.
|
- Lea K 05/26/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
A friend and I visited this darling tea room and will be back again. We loved the sea food salad, the quiche, the scones and the tea bread. The parfait and cheesecake were delicious.
Our server was friendly and didn't try to rush us at all (like at some other tea room).
We met Chef Fawn and told her how very pleased we were with her 'creations' and would be trying many more in the future.
In all, a merry time was had.
Thank you.
|
- Lynn Kay 05/19/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
Absolutely the best pecan pie I have ever had! I don't know Chef Fawn's secret but she had better keep it under lock and key.
I took the advice of the lady in the antique shop and started with a dessert and think it is the best advice I had all day. What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon...having tea with a friend, pecan pie and shopping for antiques!
We stopped in to check out the newspaper stories about this new place and have to admit the that Lisa Abrams was 100% right. The pie was amazing, the Chicken salad was wonderful and the antique store had a diverse selection with a delightfully helpful woman to help us. The decor was so nice and elegant but the atmosphere was homey and we made two new friends at the next table.
Keep the food as great as it is and the Chef as friendly as she is and we will be back again and again.
|
- Susan B 05/18/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
Loved everything about this visit. Especially adored meeting Chef Fawn and Heather. What a duo those two sisters are! This tea room is very lucky to have found them. I was expecting a good meal after reading all the articles about Chef Fawn but after dining I had to ask to meet the Chef. The meal was incredible and Chef didn't disappoint. She bought out additional goodies for a taste treat.
Ladies, if you haven't tried this tea room yet...get over there. This sister team of Chefs is definitely worth the visit. None of the newspaper articles were wrong.
The decor was lovely and the antique store was a definite trip down memory lane. I found the lady there a real delight and so helpful. I purchased a couple of little things but will be back.
A real winning combination!
|
- Ellie 05/17/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
I took my mother to the Mother's Day High Tea on Saturday and had a wonderful time. We were joined by my two sisters and my niece and all agreed that we had never seen my mother eat or laugh so much!
The food (both variety and presentation) was fantastic. That isn't even mentioning the fact that everything tasted amazing!
Five stars to the chefs on this occasion. Thanks for making this a magnificent occasion and a delightful memory!
|
- Linda K 05/12/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service: 
Food:
I enjoyed this meal but it could have been so much better just by changing one thing. I was asking the antique shop woman a question about a compact in a case and was constantly interrupted by some man working there trying to rush me into the dining room.
The food was great, the service was great but why is some old man seating me? This is a Tea Room for crying out loud! As I was looking at the daily specials posted up front he started reading them to me as if I couldn't read!
As my daughter and I were deciding what to order here he came again describing the food. Again...I can read.
While we were enjoying our meal and conversation the man interrupted us again! For goodness sake, if I wanted some old man bothering me, I would have stayed at home.
... (more)Came time to check out and guess who the cashier was....Took him three tries to finally get the cash register to do whatever he was trying to get it to do.
Tell him that I am probably not the only one that feels this way.
I could have given an all excellent rating except for the stalker man that is so rude. Come on read a book or something but leave the customers alone. This is a tea room I came here expecting to get away from annoying men. If they are there I would expect them to be customers, not bothering me. I have nothing against men. I am married and have three sons. But this should be an oasis in the storm for women!
Your competitors don't have men constantly looking over the customers shoulders. Ms. M in Medina may be a man but I don't have to see him.
Also, I wondered why there has been no advertising of the antique shop. It is a great place to shop and listened to another woman say the same thing.
I will visit once more to shop at the antique shop and see if this was just a one-time bad experience. The food was good and I liked the decor.
|
- Muriel 05/12/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
Took my Mom for a special treat and was not disappointed. Treated like Royalty. Highly reccommend. Food and Staff were execellant.
|
- B Daymut 05/09/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
This tea room is everything I was hoping and more. I will be back and I do recommend it to all. The way they make the tea for you is such a neat way to serve it, they have a different iced tea every day, and the server was able to answer all of my questions about the food. This tea room is the most enchanting site I have ever seen.
|
- R. Brown 05/05/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
My goodness! This was just a wonderful visit. I bought antiques at their delightful shop and had a fantastic meal served by a doll of a waitress named Rose. The entire experience was a big A+ for my group!
We will be coming back again soon.
|
- Arlette 05/02/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
I must say that this visit was beyond any expectations I had! Walking in the front door to the antique shoppe and being immediately greeted by a friendly lady and taken to the hostess was like a walk through time. There was so much to see. She told me that I could look at the wares before, during and after dining.
The Old World Plantation decor in the dining room was charming as well as having many of the antique items priced! I could eat and shop at the same time!
The service was friendly, well-informed and timely. The food was well presented and delicious. I had the quiche and found myself asking for a to-go box as I was completely satiated.
My friends and I stayed longer for conversation and shopping without being rushed to leave.
Anyone who leaves ... (more)this establishment feeling they had less than a good experience must have entered looking for a bad time, works for the competition or just has a mean disposition.
All restaurants open only three weeks should only wish to be so good!
I looked at the negative comments left by a previous post, noted the poor spelling and wording and realized that terrible taste and manners can exist anywhere....even on this fine site.
Southern Gardens....you should definitely be a success and we will be back many more times to come!
|
- L.A. Keller 04/30/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
To the above posters with the negative remarks, while I respect an opinion as much as the next guy, I might say that some things are just better left unsaid, until I remembered that this is the Internet where even Tea House bashing has become fair game.
In review of The Southern Tea Garden let us begin with the tea itself, and my amazement that there so many kinds of tea to be had in one place, not to mention the staff that seems educated in what each variety has to offer not only in terms of taste, but how it will sit with you after consumption.
This being my first visit to a Tea Room, I was impressed with the Victorian style atmosphere, from the furniture clear down to the smallest detail like the little doll house salt and pepper shakers. It was like taking a trip bac... (more)k in time to when people had time to enjoy a cup of tea.
Now to the food! The menu, which is as well laid out as one could be, is just chocked full of delicious, healthy (might I stress healthy) choices not commonly found in your average restaurant. I was also delighted with the choice of deserts that perfectly compliment a good cup of tea. All of this, coupled with the excellent service leaves me with only one thing to say.
If your looking for a Tea Room in Summit County, do your self a favor and look no further folks. This is the one!
|
- Byron J. Hawkins 04/28/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
After anxciouly waiting for this tea room to be opened I was so excited about going. However, upon arriving there was anyone at the front door to seat you and since I already knew two friends were there - I just looked for them. The atmosphere was enchanting but the service was slowing. The server was knew and apparantly was training properly to inform you about their specials fo the day. The amount of food that we received was extremely small for the amount of money they are charging and them the owner tried to explain that their portion were larger than Miss Molly's and since I have been to Miss Molly;='s - I knew this wasn't true. As for the quality of the food - I wasn't that impressed after reading the qualifications of their chef. If you are just going for curiousity - I say go ahead but with the constant increase in todays economy - but might want to rethink your choice.
|
- Virginia Horn 04/28/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
a charming new tearoom...the decor is Georgia southern..the food is fresh and beautifully presented...southern hospitality in a lakeside community
|
- Marsha 04/26/08
|
|
|
Variety:
Artistry:
Service:
Food:
Southern Gardens was absolutely fantastic, the food was divine, the service was hospitable and very kind and the atmosphere was like nothing I had ever seen.
|
- Josette 04/18/08
|
|
|
