I really enjoy eating here. The food is always good and plenty. Today I took my granddaughter and surprised at how large the kids plate was! I thought it would only be the PBJ with a little fruit but it had the dipping sauce, pickles and the strawberry muffin. My plate (Garden sampler) was so filling I couldn't finish it all. The cream of broccoli soup was delicious! I didn't really care for the muffin but maybe my expectations were too high since, after all, it's a pink muffin! I think it needs to be served with some strawberry butter or jam. As always, I will be back. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Garden sampler. Quiche, soup, Waldorf chicken salad and fruit. - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I have eaten here 3 times. Food is typical tea room faire. The iced tea is delicious! Quiches are both good and the chicken salad is okay. Fruit is always fresh. The only negative thing that I can say is that strawberry dip and the strawberry cupcake are tasteless and boring. I had a guest with me and she ordered a plate that had both of those items on it and she took a bite out of it and said that was absolutely like eating cardboard. I agreed with that assessment. I personally think they need to change that from a strawberry cupcake which tastes like nothing like a strawberry to something like a more of a spice cake cupcake. The red stuff is gross. I could taste the red dye and it tasted like chemicals. Beside those two items, the strawberry cupcake and that red stuff I actually think this place is fairly decent and I would either again I just wish I had the option to replace that nasty Cupcake. All in all if you're ever at the Montgomery antique mall this is definitely worth a lunch stop and you don't have to drive anywhere. read more

I have always loved eating in/at tearooms so I was tickled when my college aged girls came into town and decided they wanted a to spend the day at Montgomery Street antique mall. I knew Montgomery Street had a tea room and after trying to convince my husband and our daughters that the food was probably going to be really good, they finally conceded. My husband and I had the sandwich plates, he had chicken salad. I had tuna salad. I went with the cream of broccoli soup, he went with the vegetable beef soup and was raving about how hearty and flavorful the soup was. One of our daughters had the castle salad trio and loved everything and our other daughter had the Saint Matthews lasagna and was extremely pleased with it. We were so impressed with our orders, that we ended up trying each other's food and agreed that everything we ordered was fantastic. Everything was fresh, tasty, the right temperature, appealing to the eyes, etc. So glad we had lunch here. It made for a memorable day with our daughters. read more

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I have come here many times in the past. Food was always good and price very reasonable Staff was always very good But the last few times I have come the food has not been as good Staff not as good I understand the price increases -- that's the norm these days but losing interest because food not as good. read more

A wonderful place to eat lunch with friends. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. I had the Special for the day - Asparagus/ Tomato Quiche, Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Fruit Cup and Strawberry Roll. My beverage was a flavorful Mango/Peach Tea. All so very delicious. read more

We come here every time we visit DFW the bread pudding is to die for. This time we tried the high tea which was only $13 pp. The scones were so good - had a crisp crust but fluffy on this inside. Clotted cream was delicious as were the cucumber sandwiches. It comes with a pot of tea for each person and I tried the passionfruit tea which was amazing with honey. The high tea had great portions and definitely worth it. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Passionfruit Tea - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great atmosphere and food. Not extremely expensive and menu had lots of options. Would recommend being there early on the weekends read more

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I enjoy the tea room and always sit in Amanda's section. She's so welcoming and nice. The foods yummy.

Food was great, and chicken salad and key lime pie were the highlights. Several interesting teas to choose from. The antique mall is huge and awesome, so no one was rushed. Will be back soon! read more

Nestled right in the middle of a gigantic antique mall, the Secret Garden Tea Room offers a charming escape from the bustle of daily life. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a hidden gem. The decor is whimsically elegant, with floral accents, and vintage-inspired furnishings, kinda like my Nannie's kitchen. The tea selection is impressive, featuring loose-leaf teas in classy teapots from classic Earl Grey to more unique blends, like Morning Meadow, my personal favorite. Service is attentive and friendly, without feeling rushed. I've had the pleasure of being served by Jaqueline and Stevie, and both ladies are top notch. As for the food: -chicken salad: I didn't like it very much, but it could be a personal preference. I like mine chunkier than theirs. -fruit salad: love! It's not really a salad, just fruit, but it was all incredibly fresh. -quiche: it was very good and fresh. Next time I'm going to try the quiche Florentine, it sounds delicious -lasagna: OMG i loved it! My favorite so far, and a generous portion. -bread pudding: i can't get enough of this dessert. Pro tip: ask for the delicious praline sauce on the side so you can control how much you want, but also to keep the bread pudding from getting too soggy once you're home and raiding the fridge at 10pm for the leftovers. I will absolutely go back, I'm committed to trying everything on the menu. - read more

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Loved super cute vibes for high tea!! The tea was so delicious highly recommend the lady's Victoria tea I believe it's called and they were all served in cute little teapots the antique mall was such a plus for after tea. Took my mom, grandma, and sister and we all had a great time. read more

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Went there recently with my wife on the weekend an hour before they closed. After getting seated, we were ignored by all the wait staff for over 15 minutes. The entire time, they waited in other (more recent) patrons or sat in the back room telling jokes and hanging out (we could hear them). After finally getting the attention of the hostess, she claimed the oversight was her mistake. However, we were too frustrated at that point and could tell rest of the experience was going to be bad as well. We wound up leaving before anyone waited on us. read more

Tucked away inside the Montgomery Antique mall is this cute and surprisingly delicious restaurant. We came here with the intention of having High Tea, but they were completely booked for the weekend, so we just had Brunch. For starters we ordered their famous Apricot Mango Iced Tea and a pot of Lady Hamilton's tea. The Apricot Mango Iced tea was very refreshing and the Lady Hamilton Tea was very calming and tasted like peaches. I had the Secret Sampler which had Quiche, Queen Mum's Chicken Waldorf Salad, Fruit Salad, and a cup of Southwest Chicken soup. My expectations for some reason were low for the food, but this placed surpassed my expectations. Everything on my plate was so delicious, flavorful and tasted fresh. After we were done eating, we just browsed the antique mall. I will for sure be back for the High Tea. I 100% recommend this place! you will not be disappointed. My only suggestion is to make reservations for the High Tea way in advance. read more

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This place was a surprise and the star of the Montgomery Street Antique Mall. I was a little nervous because the place is not a lot to look at, but what they lacked in aesthetics they made up for in taste! I ordered the Beefeaters sandwich and it came with vegetable soup. Both were amazing! I topped it off with Bread Pudding that was to die for! read more

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The food was excellent, the cream of asparagus soup was to die for! The place was crowded at 1:30 pm today , we had a 5 min wait to be seated .. not too bad but, We had a long wait after ordering to get drinks and our food. It seemed like 40 minutes from seating to getting our meal. I felt bad for the waiter who was overwhelmed but he did a good job considering. If the staff were more organized and maybe even a person doing drinks and tickets it would be smoother. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Beefeater sandwich and cream of asparagus soup. - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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One of the most unique places I've dined. It feels like I went to grandmas house for lunch. This restaurant feels out of place but it just contributes to the whole experience. The food itself was extremely surprising in the best way. Though everything may not looks super appealing don't judge by the cover. Good quality food, awesome price and overall a must come back experience. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Secret sampler - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I absolutely love having lunch or tea here, the service is excellent and the food is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything off of the menu. I also enjoy that it's never a problem to take a dessert home with me. read more

Such a fun place to have brunch or lunch! Right in the middle of the Montgomery Street Antique Mall. The food was very tasty, plated nicely and presented to us quickly after placing our order. And priced quite attractively considering eating out has become so expensive. This one is a great value for the price! Come earlier rather than later as it fills up fast. read more

Food looked good but we stood by the check in for 10 minutes to put our name on the waitlist while 5-6 servers walked by without making eye contact. When I asked one of them if we could sign in she rudely told us we just had to wait. When the manager finally came over and someone asked him about the wait he rolled his eyes and said he couldn't tell how long people would take to eat. We left and went to the Montgomery Street cafe where the food and the service were excellent. Everyone has a bad day. Taking it out on people who didn't cause the problem is unprofessional! read more

I recently gave my 7 year old granddaughter an antique tea set. Something I 'd spent years searching for! To present the gift I took the ladies in our family to Secret Garden for a tea party: my 3 daughters, sister and granddaughter. I called to get the particulars about their tea parties, so I knew what to expect. We were there on time. (Tea parties are served after the lunch crowd.) We dressed up, wore hats, and tried to make it special and a grown up event as opposed to a children's tea party. Sadly, I do not remember our waitresses name. They were ready for us and, once clear on the nature of the event, cooperated beautifully! Between us all I think we had some of everything. It was all good! The towers were a big hit, and while everyone may not have liked everything there were enough choices to satisfy everyone. We were able to try several teas in either hot or cold. The scones were delicious! They are a great dessert for those who prefer something NOT gooey/overly sweet. We were not hurried. We were invited to try a variety of items. The portions were plentiful. Our waitress was attentive and patient, even with a little girl who didn't always know what she wanted. The event was a success with both young and old. I did my research, got the facts, and did everything I could to make it a success. In turn Secret Garden did there part by providing good food, a generous variety, and excellent service. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Here's a picture of our tea party! - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've been eating at this restaurant for a couple years now, at least two times a month. The food and service is more than awesome, very consistent. Sometimes they're super busy depending on the time and day. But the staff does a great job. I give them a 5 star review because they deserve it. read more

Very quaint dining among the historical antiques of the Montgomery Mall, add in very affordable prices and you get a place you can take the whole family and guests from out of town when they visit. read more

If you would have told me that one of the best meals I've had in years would be in the middle of an antique mall, I wouldn't believe you - but this place was AMAZING! My husband and I each had a quiche, and some amazing tea, and the food was so incredible that it was the topic of our conversation for the entire time we were eating! The soup I got was asparagus soup (delicious!), and my husband got the tortilla soup (hearty and wonderful!) - and now we're planning our road trip around possibly getting to come back. Our server was very sweet, hooked us up with extras, and gave us recommendations to try. She told me to ask for her if we come back! I will!! We highly recommend this place! read more

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Their cream of cauliflower soup and quiches are to die for. I wish I could get the recipe for the soup!

Tearooms, not so much my thing. Too much gold-tipped porcelain and floral patterns for this beer-and-burger guy. But, I hafta admit the Secret Garden won me over. It's hard to argue with good food, personable service, and an atmosphere that so well suits its surroundings as an Antique mall pit stop for comfort food in a shopping environment full of vintage memorabilia. You don't really have to be down for the Antique shopping vibe to enjoy this place, cuz the selection here is tasty, home cooked comfort food with a sort of throwback nod to "things we thought were healthy in the 80s" like sandwiches, sweet tea, and salads slathered with ranch. Part of my Texas education as a transplant from the northeast was the "antique mall and tearoom" experience. I think Montgomery Street does it the best of any I've been to. I don't know that I'd come here specifically to eat. But, I was glad we did once I tasted the food. The Secret Garden is eponymously tucked away (secretly) in the mall in a section that is not apparent from the main room. We have eaten here twice during lunchtime on a weekend and never waited long. The servers are personable, like your aunt or cousin is waiting on you, which fits the home-cooked taste of the food. We ordered quiche, a roast beef sandwich, and grilled cheese, which came with soup and a delicious muffin. The meal reminded me of my years touring with a band and staying in people's homes in West Texas. I recommend the Secret Garden even if you're not planning to shop at the mall. Although, once you venture inside, it's difficult not to want to explore the place. Plan enough time for a soup and sandwich at this home-cooking cafe! read more

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I wish I could say that we had a nice time. truth be told, we have been coming here for years and have had no issues. Today, however, the issue was about as big as it could be, and we will not be returning. After ordering lunch, we followed it with our favorite menu item, the scone, and clotted cream. It came to my attention, after a bite or two, that it had pecans/walnuts, this time around. It is worth noting that the menu has nothing about any nuts in the scones, and we have enjoyed nut-free scones at this tea room for years. Now, I hate pecans and walnuts, but the real issue is that if someone is allergic to these ingredients (tree nut allergies are quite common), it could be very serious if not potentially fatal. When I brought this to our server's attention, and that the menu should reflect the possibility of such ingredients. Firstly, our server, Jude, had the perfect response of "what do you need me to do?" (thinking that I might be one of the allergic). Well done, Jude. Mike, however, and I assume he has a managerial function, chose to blame the customer (me and anyone else who might order a scone), saying that, "lots of scones have nuts" (no, 'lots' do not), and, "it's up to the customer to ask if something has nuts". This attitude is inexcusable. Mike, continued with, "I don't make the menu...", in a passive-aggressive attempt to shift responsibility even further from himself. This level of disregard toward your patrons is appalling. Thank you, Mike, for being the primary reason for us never setting so much as a toe in The Secret Garden again. read more

I had a good experience here today. Wasn't sure what to expect initially, but was pleasantly surprised with friendly service, low prices, and tasty food. The atmosphere was cozy and cute. The entree I tried was The Secret Sampler which I would definitely recommend. Both their quiche and soup were warm, fresh, and delicious. I would absolutely come again for breakfast or lunch. read more

I love going for high tea and to tea houses but it can be stuffy. We came for a late lunch, today, after a stroll at the botanical garden. The staff was wonderfully friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and casual. The muffin and fruit sauce that come with most meals, as well as the key lime pie, were to die for! read more

On a dreary rainy day I finally fulfilled my promise to my spouse to take them for lunch at The Secret Garden. The restaurant is inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, which just happens to be my favorite one in Fort Worth. The menu is small which is a plus as I'm always weary when you go to a place that has a menu that needs a table of contents to peruse. My spouse got the tuna salad sandwich, I tasted it and it was a-ok. I almost got it but I feared it would be drenched in mayo which pleasantly was not the case. I opted for the Sir Christopher Quiche Florentine with a side of fruit and a cup of cream of asparagus soup. The soup was on the bland side but with some salt and pepper it was pleasant. The fruit was firm, fresh, and sweet. The quiche was a show stopper. It was a generous sized slice that had additional cheese melted on top baked to a nice crisp. The inside was moist and delicious. Quiche is easy to ruin and hard to make right so I would definitely recommend trying it here. I would have split a scone with cream and jam with my spouse after but it also came with a strawberry muffin and some berry jam. The muffin was moist and fluffy and tasted delicious with and without the jam. The service was fine. The place wasn't very busy like we usually see it on the weekend but the weather probably factored into that. We plan on making reservations in a few weeks for the high tea as it's reservations only for that. Overall if I was hungry and shopping at the antique mall I'd come here again for a delicious and filling meal. read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Sir Christopher Quiche plate. - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I had lunch here today with two friends. It is a special place and the food was marvelous. Our waitress was attentive and kind. This place is worth going back to as often as possible. This was my first visit and it will not be my last! Just a wonderful restaurant...um...tea room. Y'all have got to try it and soon! read more

The best quiche, soups & ice tea in Fort Worth. Our first visit back in 2 years and it was every bit as good as last time. We plan to make a reservation to try their high tea very soon. read more

You can only partake of their afternoon tea service IF you make a reservation 24 hours in advance. When you attempt to make said reservation 24 hours in advance, it is an impossible feat since they NEVER answer their phone or just hang up on you. read more

Delicious food & tea; excellent, efficient service; cozy, attractive, relaxing venue; interesting & fun place to shop.

I've come here several times over the last few years and every time it was great. Except for the last time i was here. I stopped by to do some shopping and got hungry. The service was pretty sorry. I stood there for about 10 min waiting for someone to notice me and get me a table. In that time, an older gentleman jumped in front of me and got seated first. I'm not one to push down an old man, so i just let it slide. But I was a bit annoyed that he was noticed before me. lol Even though there were alot of ppl there, it didn't seem chaotic. So i didn't understand why service was so slow. I got my usual Salad sampler plate with the soup. Ooh no. the Soup tasted like canned Campbell's Soup. Big ew. And the salad sampler was very sparse and just kind of meh. Maybe I came on an off day or something. I was just not thrilled about the food and service that day. Other times I have said how much I love this tea room inside the antique mall. It might be a long while before i come back. :/ read more

The decor is tired and looks unclean. The food was ok but I wouldn't make the effort to visit again. Scones were good but the jam was a "to go" smuckers packet and the sugar bowl was an old plastic container. The salt and pepper shakers were in a plastic holder that honestly had never been washed. For tea service or any food service, cleanliness is the ground zero starting point. Lots of missed opportunities. read more

We went for high tea at 2 pm on a Wednesday. We received atrocious service, subpar food. In my opinion if you have to have a reservation and it's your specialty at least your food should be good. We had 3 different sandwiches all same bread. Old chicken in the chicken salad sandwich, pretty tasteless strawberry and cucumber sandwiches. We will never come to high tea here again. When we arrived our server was shopping the surrounding booths. She (Amanda) continued to shop through out our visit. She did not bringing request cream and honey for our hot tea after 15 minutes we asked another server for assistance. She was basically absent during your visit. She brought the check with added gratuity there were two of us. She disappeared again came back and said she forgot we were still here and hadn't paid yet. Pretty much our entire visit she didn't remember us and tipped herself. read more

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'This wonderful little tea room ya tucked away in the Montgomery Street Antique Mall. They serve a wide variety of lunch and brunch menu choices. Specialty tea and High Tea is by reservation only. read more

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This place is adorable. It's a tea party like setting. Service we received would be 5 stars. The food was good. The ambiance is really enjoyable, the little girl in me was happy to have an English tea type lunch. I came here with my husband. It didn't have many options for his appetite. He got the Saint Matthew's lasagna with a salad, it was tasty, it had cheddar, which is unusual but it tasted great. I got the palace penne with pesto and veggies, it didn't have the oomph I expect from pesto, but it was good. I also had their apricot mango ice tea, that was very nice. For desert he got key lime pie, it was great. I had the olde English scone, it was good, I don't know if they have different types but mine had walnuts, just a FYI. The clotted cream tastes like whipped cream cheese frosting, if you're curious. read more

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I've been going to the Montgomery Antique Mall for several years and I hadn't tried lunch at the Tearoom. I decided to remedy that today. I ordered the salad sampler and a scone with clotted cream and jam. It was so good and definitely more food than I expected. The chicken salad was wonderful. The quiche was also pretty good. I also really enjoyed the fruit salad. The sauce that was given was a bit odd.. honey, poppy seeds, strawberry, and I think butter. Tastes good, just odd. The scones are amazing! They are a must have! read more

Secret Garden Restaurant - Salad Sampler - Antiques Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I'm so sorry to leave an unpleasant review, but the food was awful. I ordered the Secret Sampler, and I could not with good conscience keep it a secret. The quiche had large bits of squash in it like it had been dumped from a frozen bag. The cheese topping was hard crusted as if baked way too long. The potato soup tasted like nothing but a cup of white glob. The strawberry muffin taste as if from a cheap cake mix and the dressing for the fruit looked funky and tasted as such. A Tea Room is supposed to have fresh, favorably delicacies like scrumptious quiche, pumpkin bread sandwiches, fresh fruit and dressing. And by no means a big lumpy strawberry cupcake staring you in the face. I took a few bites to taste everything and was done. I really tried to give my meal a chance, but next time, I'll just look at the antiques. read more