Beautifully open space that felt so inviting with fresh pastries to greet you. The staff were friendly and the food was good. Our waitress mentioned that the menu changes month to month so, we are excited to see what new items come. The chicken and biscuit benny is very filling and heavy, but delicious. read more

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I have been going to the Stagecoach Inn Restaurant since the 1970's when I was a college student. I've tried to be a loyal customer since I returned to Texas 34 years ago, but the restaurant has never returned to its glory days. This is my second visit since the restaurant's most recent ownership change. Had Sunday brunch first visit. One of my friends doesn't eat eggs and asked if she could have a menu item that included eggs, a meat and breakfast potatoes. She asked if the eggs could be left off. She was told NO, so she then just ordered a bread and coffee. I don't understand the waitress response because we weren't asking to deduct the cost of the eggs! She just doesn't eat eggs! Turns out they were out of breakfast potatoes and wanted to bring us french fries instead. We declined. Really.....nothing special about this breakfast and very expensive and disappointing service. The only positive was the restaurant looks nice. Decided to give the restaurant another chance and went for lunch. Had soup and salad. I really only wanted a cup of soup, but that was not possible. Had a very good strawberry and watermelon salad and a giant bowl of corn bisque swimming in oil on top. Very unpalatable. Told the waitress and all I was offered was that they would tell the chef. The salad was $16 and the soup was uneaten and cost me $14! They did bring me the standard Stagecoach hush puppies before my meal and they were delicious! When I had heard the restaurant would be managed by the owners of Monument Cafe I was so excited. I love Monument, but this restaurant is too expensive for the poor quality of food. I would love to have the menu at Monument at this restaurant. The only positive is that the remodel of the restaurant is lovely in appearance. I wouldn't mind the prices if the food was delicious and it was not. I won't return nor will I recommend to my friends. Very disappointing. read more

Where to start. We were visiting Salado for the day and made reservations at Stagecoach Restaurant because the menu looked great. Unfortunately, the experience didn't match. We arrived early and waited a few minutes before being greeted. The host seemed visibly upset, which was a bit awkward. After being seated, we waited about 20 minutes before our server, Paityn, came over and asked if anyone had helped us yet -- we told her no. She apologized and mentioned there was confusion in the kitchen during a shift change, which we understood and were patient about. The deviled eggs were good -- honestly the highlight of the meal. After that, it went downhill. The Brussels sprouts were chewy and inedible. The side salad was fine, and the carrots were good. My husband and I both ordered ribeyes. Mine was supposed to be a 14 oz cooked medium, but it was clearly not 14 oz -- most of it was thin and overcooked to well done, while the remaining portion was completely raw. I couldn't finish it. It was a terrible steak. The mac and cheese looked promising but was mediocre in flavor and came out so hot it burned my tongue. Service was just as disappointing. After dropping off the food, our server never came back to check on us, refill water, or ask how anything was. When the bill came (around $150), I politely shared the issues and suggested relaying them to the chef. Instead of addressing it, I was told, "I wish you would have said something sooner." I explained I would have if anyone had checked on us. That was the end of the interaction. Overall, really disappointing food and service. Would not return or recommend. read more

Their menu has changed drastically and so is their presentation and food quality. This new chef is amazing. Ignore the 3.1 rating. This is a good place to go and it was packed for lunch. Our server was wonderful and attentive, but didn't pester us. Five stars for the server too. read more

Late post ... The Stagecoach Inn Restaurant in Salado is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk into this historic landmark building, you can feel the charm and character of Texas history all around you. The food was fabulous, thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and served with care. Every bite reflected quality and tradition. And the service? Outstanding. Our waitress, Paityn S., was a young woman of many talents, attentive, knowledgeable, gracious, and effortlessly professional. She truly elevated our entire dining experience. Thank you for the private tour of the upstairs and thank you to management for helping me celebrate my birthday by giving us each a piece of cake. Under 20 bucks for lunch menu and a soda or tea. read more

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I went here for breakfast after a stay and the food was great. I also appreciated the nice calm peaceful ambiance of this place. The staff was friendly as well. read more

I saw the Stagecoach is under new ownership and freshly renovated. Back in the day, we went there regularly until it went downhill. So we were very happy yesterday at lunch to experience excellent food, superb service and beautiful decor. Abigail was our server and she made our experience enjoyable. My wife loved her pork chop and I loved my catfish. Our friends loved their food too, the catfish plate and the steak sandwich. We especially enjoyed the goat cheese dip appetizer and the hushpuppies w amazing honey butter. The Stagecoach is back! We'll return again soon. read more

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Service was fantastic! Bartender and server were both friendly and attentive! Fries are tasty and savory! Patty melt was different with the addition of the sauce. The onions are cut very thick. Meat was cooked perfect and tender just didn't care for the Texas toast bread and the sauce. Love my traditional sour dough bread patty melts so it had a different flavor profile but it's always good to try something new! The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. Allergic to corn but my mom said the hush puppies were good. Had a margarita and asked for it to be made with Mezcal and tajin and the drink was fantastic! It was a crazy travel day at Austin airport so it was a good day did a drink! We walked from our room. Beautiful location all the way around the restaurant and hotel. read more

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We were there around 11 and the service was ok and very slow... they did not have several things from the menu. My grandaughter got the lemon/blueberry? french toast and the middle part was overwhelming flavor of cinnamon... we sent it back Benedicts and avocado toast were wonderful as the mimosas and bloodymarys read more

The place really has good food and atmosphere. The issue is their policy to not make ANY changes to "signature" dishes. I understand them wanting to maintain a certain consistent standard. That is actually to be complimented. The problem comes when someone has a DOCUMENTED FOOD ALLERGY. Their refusal to simply not add a sauce to a sandwich is RIDICULOUS!!!! I am actually SAVING them product costs by not adding it. I am highly allergic to the base of one of the "signature" sauces. All I asked was to not put the sauce on the sandwich. That is LITERALLY all I asked. When they insisted on the sauce to accompany the sandwich, I said fine, give it to me on the side not on the sandwich. They REFUSED to do so. Keep in mind when eating here...they ONLY care about their "so called" reputation of their signature dishes rather than the health of their customers. It was a bad start to a day that was supposed to be celebrated; my Son was graduating High School. SIMPLY PUT!!!! ANY business that thinks the taste of their food overrides the health and experiences of the customer is NOT a place I can NO LONGER endorse. Thank you for NOT CARING about your customer service more than your PRECIOUS SAUCE!!!! You wouldn't even consider it on the side. And before you reply with we NEVER COMPROMISE our "Signature Dishes," My family and I ate there before and they GLADLY p[ut the sauce on the side rather than risking someone going into ANPHALATIC SHOCK!!! What would a customer being rolled out the doors of your restaurant do for your reputation then? NEEDLESS to say...we will NEVER DINE THERE AGAIN. For the PRICES they charge and to be told basically "Take it, Leave It, Or order something else," I LEAVE IT!!!!! #DONTEATSTAGECOACH #STAGECOACHDOESNOTCAREABOUTHEALTH #STAGECOACHCOMEFIRSTABOVEALLCUSTOMERS #STAGECOACHOVERPRICEDANDDOESNOTCARE Food: 2/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 4/5 read more

More was wrong than right during our visit. We were seated at a dirty table that had clearly not been cleaned, and instead of wiping it down, the server placed menus and silverware right on top of the mess. The same thing later happened to another family across from us. Food and service were equally disappointing. A fried green tomato BLT came out without bacon, menu items couldn't be substituted because "that's just how they make it," and my wife was told they couldn't make a salad without tomatoes. The Wagyu chicken fried steak was burnt and greasy, and the sweet potato fries looked like the leftover crumbs from the bottom of the batch. I ordered a draft beer that took over 20 minutes, and eventually the waitress had to pour it herself after forgetting about it. Service was inattentive the entire meal to the point we had to go find someone just to pay. To top it off, the manager seemed annoyed and uninterested when we politely shared our concerns. For the prices and reputation, this experience fell far below expectations. read more

Best happy hour in salado !!! Been meaning to stop here and finally did !!! 5 dollar select well drinks , 3 dollar michelob ultra , 5-6 dollar draft beers including barrow brewing ... the best part ... FIVE DOLLAR APPETIZERS!!!! the motz triangles are amazing and plentiful!! Our waitress / bartender was amazing ! Very fast and attentive !! We had the chips and queso which came with a poblano salsa,,, then pita bread with Mediterranean dip... and fried pickles that came with a homemade dill ranch sauce. !!!! Amazing ! I think we found our new go to place in salado. read more

Excellent experience in the redone Stagecoach. It's nice, upscale but casual at the same time. Open floor plan makes the bar area very inviting and dining family comfortable. They have draft beers from Nolan Creek Brewery, and the atmosphere is just comfortable. The menu is printed daily and features southern comfort staples and has a nice variety of apps, sandwiches, salads, entrees and pasta dishes. Next time you're in Salado, give them a shot! read more

Had lunch today at the Stagecoach Restaurant. We had a large group and the restaurant wasn't very crowded on a Wednesday at 11:30-1:00. The server did an excellent job of managing a large group with separate checks! The remodelling (had not seen it prior) was well done--it was fresh and clean. The large windows with all of the trees and vegetation outside provides a super nice cool vibe in the Texas summer. The menu had a good selection and combination of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees. Our group had burgers, salads, chicken fried chicken, turkey clubs, etc. The presentations were nice. The burgers were HUGE. I had a fried chicken garden salad. Unfortunately the salad was just ok. If you find yourself in the area, it is definitely a good place to stop. If I am in the area, I would definitely go again. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Fried Chicken Mixed Green Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette on the side. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

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I would give zero stars if I could. Sevice was nonexistent until I stood up and got someone. I can't review the food. We didn't get any. We were the only two customers in this huge building sitting there waiting and waiting while a group of five young waitresses stood around talkin. I finally got up and said "Sorry for interrupting your conversation but can we get some service". The excuse was they didn't know whose turn it was! Next I ordered an appetizer but they didn't have any more. So I ordered a sandwich and asked to have mayo on it instead of jalapeño thousand island dressing. But they won't do substitution. So at that point I said we're just going to leave. read more

Food was a surprisingly fantastic service very friendly and good ambiance not as good as the rest of the town especially at this time of year with their fantastic Christmas walk read more

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Enjoyed breakfast here during a stay at the hotel. Had the avocado toast and it was delicious! Friendly service and beautiful views at my table. read more

Hannah our waitress was so attentive and what great service! Everything we ordered was extraordinary and full of flavors that made my palate very happy! Stagecoach margarita, Old fashion, tomato bisque, barley soup rich in flavor, stage coach steak salad with tender meat and the Cesar salad. Stagecoach restaurant will Have our continue business ! read more

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On Mondays and Tuesdays they are not open for breakfast. They do open for coffee and coffee cake and a few other pastries. Don't get me wrong- their pastry chef makes delicious stuff. Just don't expect a full breakfast on those days. The low star rating is because of the hours not the food. read more

we hadn't been there since the remodel and the new menu as we moved to north Texas. while expecting some upgrades, it did not resemble the cozy "olden days" restaurant of the past in the least! The remodel of the building nor the menu resembled anything of the past! My favorite Strawberry kiss wasn't remotely close to the original and let's not talk about the hush puppies! So disappointing. It has been turned into an "upper crust" destination with all the ambiance and good simple foods Nowhere to be found. They've completely lost the plot with this "new and improved" restaurant. It's just a shame. We won't be back. read more

We went to the stagecoach for breakfast today. They have a very limited menu, but we were OK with that. My husband ordered the stagecoach, but it came with pancakes and he asked if he could get toast instead of pancakes and we were no. We finally asked for the manager to see why we could not substitute an item. We had no problem paying for a substitution, but that wasn't even offered. After discussion with the manager, he said OK we can substitute that for you. We did feel like we were bothering him. I ordered the avocado toast. The toast was more like Melba toast. It was so hard, but the flavor was good. Our waitress was very nice and apologetic, it did appear that she had not been there very long because she was unsure of things that we asked her. Not a problem everybody has to start somewhere, but training would be a good suggestion for new hires. All in all, we probably won't go back until some things change at that restaurant. read more

I'm genuinely happy to see another quality dining option in Salado. It's rare to find a place that balances comfort, friendly service, and great food -- but Stagecoach delivers. The hushpuppies are a standout, but the rest of the menu holds its own. The staff, mostly respectful young locals, make the experience even better. The operator specializes in boutique heritage hotels and restaurants, and it shows. As more choices like this pop up, I think we'll finally see the end of the "only game in town" mindset -- with its all-too-common arrogance, bad service, and unpredictable hours. Stagecoach raises the bar. Bonus: golf carts always find parking. read more

Positive: 1. Great service - attention to detail - made recommendations-timely delivery friendly. Server name Dreamer 2. Turkey club the side of squash and zucchini: All very good 3. Goat cheese appetizer: Excellent Needs Improvement; 1. steak salad. Every meat bite was full of grisel. All other ingredients fresh. Will NOT order again. 2. Reuben sandwich and fries: Fries cold and undercooked. Reuben sandwich as good but bread a little on stale side 3. Tomato bisque: Served Luke warm. Thick. Good taste but not warm enough Ambiance: Excellent Recommend better chef or better QC at time of plating. read more

We had lunch here last Sunday and it was absolutely horrendous. This is the second time we have gone here and we will never come again. The menu that they gave us was extremely limited. Had zero fish options. We ordered only to be told that they were out of almost half the menu. This wasn't even late in their day so then we opted for tomato soups on the table and we're told 30 minutes later when the food should've been coming out that they didn't even have that I ended up with nothing but hush puppies and they were over fried and stale. We ordered two cocktails at the table both which were almost undrinkable. We didn't say anything, but they removed them from the ticket. They did charge us for three meals for food that came out that was not good. I felt really bad for our waitress because the kitchen and the management put the waiters in a bad position but they also should've been very forthcoming at the host station coming in. They didn't have hardly anything to eat and that the menu was so limited it was pathetic and they refused to let you order off the other menu one lady that came to a table to bring something was extremely hateful to other ones that came to a table were trying to be apologetic and kind. This was one of the worst experiences going to eat, especially at a place that isn't the cheapest of all in a couple of years. They definitely need new management in general in kitchen management. We were told by an employee that this is a common occurrence- the running out of things on the menu. Their old-fashioned tastes like water and was not even made properly. read more

Food and service were good. Catfish was really good - lightly breaded and crispy outside, tender inside. Club sandwich was ok - had no mayo (or not enough to taste), had shredded cheese which fell out, and bread was great but almost too thick to get your mouth around to take a bite. Minimalist decoration, tables and chairs so looks pristine and pleasant. However, it was too cold to be comfy. Guess they keep a/c pumped up to compensate for heat drifting into dining area from kitchen. Regardless, it was just too cold (and I'm hormonal so normally hot). Also, there's nothing to absorb the noise from other diner's conversations, servers and kitchen. The din is deafening and makes it difficult to converse with others at my table. Need better acoustics, furniture with fabric or something to reduce the deafening loudness. read more

The place is beautiful and clean inside with a gorgeous view. The service was impeccable and very friendly. We had the Reuben sandwich and fries which was full of flavor and the perfect size, and the seafood ravioli. The ravioli had a beautiful nice piece of lobster on top and was cooked to perfection with a gorgeous sauce. Highly recommend and well worth the value. read more

Back to inconsistent service and food. Called three times for reservations with no response. Sad.

Apple dumpling is so tasty! All other food is pretty good. We've mostly have had good service (with the exception of last time). The restaurant is open and clean but looks nothing like the old one. We never had to wait for seats. read more

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If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. The meal I got was one of the worst things I had ever tasted. Their beef stroganoff. It was basically milk noodles with tough meat. Completely inedible. I politely sent it back which I never ever do. Only for the chef/manager to come to my table & be super confrontational & rude. I never in my life have been talked to or treated that way in a restaurant. Not to mention they serve frozen onion rings & heat up their quiche in a microwave. There's no pride or integrity in their product or service. Do not recommend! read more

we had a group of 8 and everyone came away extremely happy with their meal and overall experience. We shared appetizers and they were all very good. They burnt ends were especially delicious. I had the beef stroganoff. Outstanding! read more

We visited Salado during the Highland Festival in November and decided to grab lunch in town. After checking a few nearby spots with long wait times and warm indoor temps, we walked into Stagecoach and were immediately relieved. The wait was minimal, and we were able to sit at the bar with no wait at all. The bartender was friendly and welcoming, which set a nice tone for the meal. We ordered the Stagecoach Salad with chicken and a grilled cheese sandwich perfect choices for a hot day when we wanted something light and refreshing. The food itself was average, but enjoyable enough for what we were looking for at the time. The highlight for me was the decor: bright, airy, and clean with an upscale Southern feel that makes the space really inviting. All the employees were friendly, contributing to an overall pleasant experience. I definitely plan to come back and try more of their menu when it's not as busy so I can give a more in-depth review. Stagecoach has a lot of potential, and I'm looking forward to returning! read more

Have waited several months for this restaurant to improve. Not happening. Loud inside. Too much so. Service poor. Food worse. Went this morning for breakfast. 10am and decaf wasn't ready yet. Out of orange juice (advertised to serve mimosas.) Asked for hot sauce -- none available this week as we ran out. Will have it next week. (Bloody Mary's available -- must not be scratch made.) Hollandaise sauce for eggs Benedict was actually cheese sauce. One high point, the pancakes were actually good. The only good thing about this experience. No refill on the coffee either. What a disappointment to start a sunny Sunday! read more

* Update- The manager did refund our meal since this review and said they were going to change the 10:30 AM cut off time to order breakfast. She encouraged us to come back they have hired some new staff. We'll probably give it another shot in afew months. We keep coming back for breakfast they cannot get it right. Our English muffin with eggs Benedict was not toasted, bacon raw, then burnt bacon was delivered?? Potatoes seemed microwaved maybe from the night before? Waffle over cooked, hollandaise sauce literally curdled.. the grits were not fresh seemed microwaved, tasted like paste. If you don't put your food order in by 10:30 AM you're outta luck. Yep 10:30 because they close for an hour to transition for lunch... ummm what? Crazy. They always run out of the pork chop one of their specialities for dinner. Staff is nice but they seem as frustrated with the kitchen as customers. I can't believe we even paid $48 for our meal today and manager was returning items to the kitchen for us. Our server Austin was absolutely the best, we felt so bad for him because none of it was his fault. I just don't know why they can't get it right here in Salado. Whoever owns and runs this place FIX IT!! As residents here we are begging for a decent breakfast & dinner place. The bartenders are pretty good, the restaurant is clean and cute. Seems like turnover is crazy there not sure why they can't keep employees long. Please fix The Stagecoach we were so excited for this place to finally open. Felt bad for other diners today as well their food looked terrible as well. read more

We gave them a 2nd chance after firing them and again our experience was disappointing, they are out of several items on an already limited menu. Our side salad was made merely with raw Brussels sprouts, disgusting! our wait for food was extended per normal for them. The table next to us was also very unhappy with their food. Fired again stagecoach! read more

The updated dining room is welcoming, the service attentive and the food satisfying. Delicious biscuits, bluebonnet cocktail and cherry cake plus a solid fried chicken. read more

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Great atmosphere and the town is super cute to walk around. I felt the food was extremely pricey for what it was. And service was ver slow. Hush puppies and drinks were good so maybe worth it for happy hour. read more

Only negative complaint was lack of bartender at the pool bar, when they host happy hour and are supposed to be open until midnight

We were out for a golf cart ride and decided to try the Stagecoac. had not been in since the renovation. Love the new look. Sat at the bar and had martinis. We had the Pita and hummus app. Everything was excellent and the service was attentive. We will certainly be back to try a lunch or dinner. read more

I ordered their signature entree Chicken Fry Steak and was so tough I could not eat it!

Great fresh new look! Great reno! Staff the nicest ever! Menu and food ok, but not special, not even close to special, plus pricey. The hoopla will get traffic, but returns destined to suffer. The mac cheese and chicken fried are considerly better at Cheddars and $7 cheaper read more