I visited Swan Coach House for my best friend's 60th birthday. She wanted a beautiful tea party without having to fuss with planning and putting everything together herself, and this was the perfect place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or celebrating a special occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was really good, and I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the prices were, especially for a restaurant located in Buckhead. The waitstaff was phenomenal--friendly, attentive, and made our celebration feel special. There's also a lovely gift shop with personalized items, handbags, beautiful scarves, jackets, coats, and so much more. I even noticed an art gallery toward the back. Overall, Swan Coach House is just a lovely experience. Beautiful setting, great service, good food, reasonable prices, and the perfect place to celebrate my best friend turning 60. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend it! But valet parking fills really quickly, so I recommend the dining room and as early as possible. read more

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The food is very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very ladylike.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is good. Great place to take girlfriends from out of town! Nice place to shop for Southern items! You can even shop for some of the food they offer to go. read more

Swan Coach House - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My first visit with friends for my birthday lunch. Wow, spectacular place for lunch and some shopping. Our reservations were for 6 at 1:30pm. We arrived between 12:45-1 pm. Greeted by our valet parking attendant, no self parking. Entered the Coach House and started shopping. Nice selection of gifts; purses, jewelry, attire, Knickknacks, art, wares people have made (beautiful items), jackets, etcetera. Something for everyone. We given a 5 min. countdown to be seated. Had a very nice waitress named Aigner. She greeted us at our table letting us know seasonal drinks and menu highlights. I chose their Lavender Lemonade w/vodka which was delicious and beautiful to look at. My friend tried the Hibiscus seasonal drink and chose not to finish it due to the alcohol was a bit much. All our meals were very good, aesthetically beautiful and a nice portion. They give complimentary mini muffins with flavored butter for spread before your meal. For dessert we all ordered their signature Swan dessert which was scrumptious. Loved the combo of flavors and very light. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside interior was on the old Atlanta side, but very apropos for the time period of the Swan Coach House.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just absolutely loved everything about my first visit and will make sure to bring female visitors back. I wouldn't take my husband although he'd love to go. I didn't see any males on our visit. I asked our waitress if men go and she responded "if their wives or fianc drag them in". lol The afternoon was perfect and the time (1:30 pm reservation) was perfect as it was busy on this particular Tuesday. They accommodated us even after we were finishing up after they closed at 2:30 pm, very gracious to us. It is definitely worth lots of return visits. read more

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Took my niece here for her first proper tea party. The food was amazing, and the tea was delectable! We had the Paris blend tea with the tea for two. Loved the tea sandwiches! We also tried the quiche and the shrimp salad, and both were to die for! The service was awesome as well! Highly recommend for a proper tea service! Will return! read more

Swan Coach House - Our tea party! Shrimp Cocktail Quiche Lorraine Soup & Tea Sandwiches - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My friends and I enjoyed our return to Swan Coach House for a ladies tea party. Parking was easy with complimentary valet. We were greeted by the host and sat down within 20 minutes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was pretty busy with lots of bridal and baby shower gatherings around us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was knowledgeable and kind and made some great suggestions to accommodate food allergies and preferences. We can't wait to return in the Springtime. read more

Swan Coach House - Each of us had a different, but cute tea cup and saucer: we also split a pot of tea so we could try different flavors - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Attended a baby shower, staff, service and food were absolutely amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely venue space![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was a little chilly so could not take full advantage of patio space but for the few minutes I ventured out onto patio it was beautiful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend! read more

I would like to make it clear that most often, I write reviews when I receive great service. I never write a review for bad service, but this experience was extremely disappointing. Having mediocre food is acceptable for me and my company if the ambience and service is better. But this place, the service was terrible, mainly our server. I came here for my birthday as a present from my sister. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is pretty. This place is mostly famous for the building and its location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The high tea for two is terrible: the tea sandwiches are made in stale and dry bread. The desserts are semi good and the scones are hard and dry as a rock. If you are someone who has very little experience and afternoon tea and high tea, this might be the best experience of your life. If you are someone who appreciates a calm and friendly service, this place is not for you, especially if you are an experienced and avid tea drinker. SERVICE: our server took our order like a McDonald's server without any friendliness or enthusiasm. She was not polite either. She seemed very unhappy to be there. When we asked about their most popular menu item, she was overwhelmed and took a deep breath with deep annoyance, replying: " I have no idea what people are saying about our menu online. And I wouldn't know our popular menu item either. People like different things on our menu." This was a very disappointing experience. read more

Food is always amazing and it's a historic landmark to Atlanta a must see and do. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is iconic southern charm and nestled just off busy roads to give the feel you've stepped into someone little garden for afternoon tea with your favorite people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is old Southern charm. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a lovely afternoon tea at the Swan Coach House.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As an Anglophile, I'm always looking for an afternoon tea that takes me back to London. The Swan Coach House did not disappoint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When a place knows the difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea, and yes there is one, you know you are in the right place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Rachel and Alejandro provided excellent service in the lovely dining room. My visit started with delicious mini muffins and then my tiers were brought. Savory, scones, then sweets. All delicious. Each item was delicious and the cheese straws were a welcome delight. If your heart craves an authentic tea experiment, I highly recommend The Swan Coach House. read more

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Hosted my sisters bachelorette party here and have mixed feelings. At 45 pp I expect greatness, and some of our experience was great! The tea selection was good, a green, a black and two decaf blacks (give us more green and white!) The food was good, macarons were particularly fresh and tasty (I think they're from Alons Bakery), manager David was incredibly welcoming and valet provided top tier service to all the ladies in my group despite rain and other nasty customers. Now the bad.... why are the servers so unfriendly? I was shocked! I work in food service and never behave this way at work. Nobody was enthusiastic, and when i lost my debit card and asked a server in the (empty) dining room if she'd seen it, she ignored me and kept texting on her phone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would come back here again for the ambience but certainly not the service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (There's auto gratuity which may explain their comfort in giving subpar service.) read more

Swan Coach House - Wedding Blend, Tea Tier - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The customer service is beautiful. My husband and I felt welcomed from Valet to Host to Servers to Miranda who gave us a tour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We scheduled our wedding ceremony at this beautiful location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Miranda has been amazing in helping us plan. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty, Serene and a great location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love the valet parking as well. We will be tasting the food soon! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was awesome![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the Monte Cristo sandwich, slightly different from those that remember Benigan's version. I did do fresh fruit and it was on point. Service?? Our server was a bit snotty and not friendly at all. Barely a smile from her and we were a group of 7 and clearly tips were to be plentiful! Nope clearly service did not match food or ambience. read more

Great price for tea time and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is beautiful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! The servers also did a good job even though it was busy.

I visited the Swan coach house for an inspirational workshop hosted by some friends; it is such a beautiful venue! I arrived to find free valet parking, which is always a plus, along with friendly faces and welcomes from the staff. The downstairs area is filled with an assortment of jewelry, purses, scarves, trinkets, and more. It was hard to not just hand them my wallet and buy all the things! They also have an art gallery on site, which was super cool. It's filled with work from local artists and I loved all of the colors and textures throughout the displays. We headed upstairs for the event and I saw several different rooms, each brimming with light from the big windows. We had a chicken dish, a salad, pastries, and tea for lunch...I cleaned my plate. It was a flavorful and not too heavy meal. The other guests and I had a great time during the workshop and we chatted with some other ladies who were there for a bridal shower on our way out, everyone was in good spirits. If I lived in Atl I'd definitely come back here more often. read more

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Had an incident in then parking lot with an employee there called Rachel. She hit a car backing up and did not acknowledge it. The crazy part is my friend says she had a joint in her hand. I cannot go back to this place if she is still there. I did not report it because the Swan House has been good to me for many years. read more

This is such a cute place for brunch! I love the whole southern belle atmosphere. I know this is actually a great popular spot for bridal showers. You can actually have small intimate weddings here too. They have spaces all the way upstairs on the third floor, main level and basement. Personally, I would probably want to be sat either all the way upstairs or the basement because that's where the bathrooms are. I just love the whole southern belle theme. The food was a lot better than I expected. I thought this place was a touristy spot so I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. I 1000% recommended reservations and especially earlier in the day because they do run out of their silk swan desserts. I was actually really upset I didn't get to try it. I did settle for the pecan pie and honestly it was just amazing. They are actually known for their desserts. This place is actually in Buckhead not far from jennies ice cream and Whole Foods supermarket. They do offer valet parking and it's free. You just have to tip the valet. This was such a nice and cute brunch experience. After you're done with your meal, you can check out their little gift shop. They have lots of swans that you can purchase, but honestly the gift shop kind of reminded me of a Christmas store. They had a little bit of everything they had a lot of cute holiday ornaments. I would check it out if you want a little cute brunch date in the city. read more

Swan Coach House - Pecan Pie - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What an absolutely graceful place. Classy and intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend this to any high class individual looking for good service and food at an event. read more

Wonderful experience from start to finish. It was a nice way to spend an early Mother's Day with my mother for lunch. It's nestled off the main road and located in a very quiet area. I arrived just a few minutes from opening time, which was 11am. Valet parking was available for free. Before being seated, I took a few minutes to browse the gift shop which had lots of lovely and jewelry pieces and much more. I purchased a few small items and returned to the dining room to be escorted to my seat. It is such a cute setup inside - it's the perfect place for a tea party (note to self). Even the bathrooms were complete with the pastel color scheme and girly vibe. Food arrived very fast and presented very well. No food was wasted! Service was exceptional - the valet, the hostess, the servers, the gift shop sales associate - all pleasant exchanges. If you're looking for a place to bring a few ladies - look no further! read more

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Hubby and I waffled between a 3 and 4 star on this one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is beautiful and what you would expect for High Tea let alone one served in the South.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Complimentary valet parking. Always appreciated. And yes please tip. Everyone needs a Jobie in their life. Watching this gentleman orchestrate was nothing short of a professional who should give lessons at how true customer service should be done. He seriously did not miss a beat. The tea was delicious. Where things fell flat was the actual food for the High Tea. I know I'm a tough grader. I know I tend to be a slight snob in this area. The sandwiches were small. Slightly smaller than what I'm used to. But that would be okay. I feel like the white bread used was not a high quality bread but something similar to Wonder Bread. I only say this because it tended to soak up the moisture from what was inside. This left the entire sandwich sort of gummy. There was a pimento sandwich on a brown bread that this didn't happen to. On the next level there were scone. Yum. And a biscuit with ham. Again many many times doing tea, typically there is something to add clotted cream to. But the scones were not plain. And there were no plain biscuits. And again both of these demure. I'm used to that level having warm foods. The scones & biscuits maybe not fresh from the oven but definitely heated. Usually served with clotted cream and jam. The top level was dessert. That I didn't mind as small bites. But nothing stood out. Nothing seemed made in house. I would have rather the kitchen take a slice of two popular desserts cut each of those in 1/2 and serve. Glad we did it. Definitely worth the overall experience. If I return I would like to try some of the other dishes. read more

Swan Coach House is an Atlanta staple for ladies luncheons, bridal showers and baby showers. My sister and I came in for a tour of the space for her upcoming bridal shower. The staff was very helpful and gracious. We enjoyed a delicious lunch consisting of bread service, tea sandwiches, Swan's favorite chicken salad and the swan chocolate mousse dessert. The food was really good and I was pleasantly surprised with the frozen fruit salad. 10/10. Swan Coach House offers complimentary valet parking and a large gift shop and art gallery featuring jewelry, art, handbags, clothing and more. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What. A. Gem. My husband and I are in town from Arizona and we decided to spend the afternoon at the Atlanta History Center. After making our way through the interior of the museum, we found ourselves wandering through the grounds of the beautiful property and ended up at the Swan Coach house. It couldn't have been a more delightful experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated next to a sunlit window, I enjoyed the Swan Special and my husband had the Burger Sliders. Both of us had been raving about our meals since we left the restaurant. Our Server, John, was wonderful to us, as well as the rest of the staff. I'm sorry I didn't catch his name, but after our meal, the manager even gave us a tour of the beautiful private dining rooms upstairs. This was a 10 out of 10 experience we definitely would recommend! Don't forget to pop into the gift shop and gallery for some retail therapy afterwards too! read more

If you are African American or homosexual stay away from this place. Don't be either, or you're just going to not be welcomed here at all. Me and my fiancé came here to view this venue, and the lady was so off putting and rude to me, but wanted to be nice to my Caucasian fiancé. When I would ask questions she would be short with me, and barely wanted to look at me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was so happy to view this place, and this experience made me so sad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]To be like that AND be located in Buckhead???? The audacity. It makes no sense.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please run from here and go elsewhere. Truly disgusting behavior from this establishment. read more

Minus the lack of diversity of the patrons, I love this place and highly recommend it. Food was fantastic and service was good. read more

Swan Coach House - Small Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This place is the neatest and cutest! If you are looking for a place that gives you the high tea vibes, this is it! I came here on Saturday morning for brunch with a group of my friends and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The atmosphere was beautiful. It was a great escape. To eat, I got the chicken pot pie. It was decent. This isn't really the place to come for the food. The food is OK. But it's really the experience and the atmosphere that would keep me coming back to Swan Coach House. read more

Swan Coach House - Chicken pot pie with French fries - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My niece brought me here and we had tea sandwiches (chicken and pimento) - a total of four quarter sandwiches, cheese straws, butternut squash soup and tea (Earl Grey). I was a little disappointed with their selection of tea. The selection was minimal. However, I was surprised that they had quite a big selection of hearty sandwiches including chicken pot pie, burger and tacos. The soup was very good and the sandwiches were tasty. Rolls were also served before the meal and were very good. The portions were generous and I became full after two sandwiches so I took the rest home. The menu for this place was different from tea houses I've visited in the past. There is also a store in the front of the restaurant which sold a lot of cute items including baby blankets and other knick knacks. Also parking was valet service. read more

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Always the perfect place for a "Ladies' Lunch". Beautiful plate of delicious foods and gracious service. My favorite lunch spot anywhere. read more

4 stars for the overall experience and a must visit for all girls! Food isn't anything unique or amazing, but fitting for a cafe for brunching and high tea. Swan Coach House is located behind the Swan House in Buckhead. Valet is the only option and optimal since there's limited parking in the small parking lot. What's great about this place is that it's also a small art gallery, knick knack/arts & crafts shop, and the cafe in one so either before or after your meal, would definitely tour around. We made our visit on a Saturday after 1 and were petrified seeing so many people waiting outside. What a relief to found out that those people had just finished their brunch/high tea and was just lingering around. We entered the cafe and the walls were plastered with pink flower wallpapers. Again fitting and super girly but much if you're not into pink. We all had girly cocktail which was both fruity and strong. I had the Montecristo sandwich where the breading was actually french toasts! Turkey and cheese wedged in between~ Was on the heavier side and plenty to share for 2 but I wiped my dish clean out of hunger. Few things I've noticed. Very one gender, one ethnicity... to the point that I was bit creeped out but luckily we saw one brave man and one black couple. Not a fan of not being able to do high tea unless you have a certain #. Overall, good experience and a hidden gem in buckhead for a girls day out. read more

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Amazing a beautiful place. Food was okay, fancy appearance, flavors were there but nothing you can't find anywhere else. read more

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I attended the Little Blue Box Brunch here and I was impressed. This jewel has been here for years and I never even knew! If you're seeking a luxurious venue for your event you've found the right place. This mansion was renovated into an event space some time ago. There are many dining rooms. Several different events have the ability to occur at the same time. Nikka Shae is the organizer of LBBB and she made sure every guest felt special. The food was not only exquisite but tasted great. I tip my hat to the chef! read more

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Lovely luncheon for special birthday. Great service and fresh flowers on the table. Started with the mimosa..speciality drinks. Wonderful Salads and sandwiches. True southern experience. Such a nice afternoon. The Gift Shop/ gallery next door is part of the experience. Just such a nice afternoon!! read more

Swan Coach House - Swan Dessert - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Highlight: this is a upscale southern tea house that serves small bites, salad, soups, and sandwiches. It is not for those who want a large meal, but it will be great for hose who like small, well portioned meals. We ordered the salad sampler and shrimp salad. The salad sampler comes with a scoop of the shrimp salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad. I thought the shrimp salad had a bright summary taste while the tuna and chicken were comfortable and delicious but not remarkable in terms of being unique from other chicken and tuna salads I've had. We ordered a Swan Coach Punch. Salad sampler: Salad scoops were served in wonton cracker like heart shaped small cups, came with 2 strawberries, 2 pineapple slices, and 2 oranges slices. The shrimp salad had cucumber and parsley, mayo and shrimp. The shrimp was cocktail- cooked lightly and still springy in texture- shrimp if cooked too long can become hard and rubbery. This was still tender and juicy. The cucumber and parsley kept this salad fresh and summary and the mayo gave it a nice umami taste to blend together. The chicken and tuna salads were not too salty or heavy in mayo. Some places put too much mayo to where lettuce or raw vegetables must counterbalance the grease. You could eat these two salads cleanly without that concern. The fruits balance the saltiness and umami of these three salads with tang, sweet, and juice. This whole dish is very refreshing and satisfying. The Swan Punch- I thought was a little underwhelming. It was missing a zing or Punch. Tasted a little generic- like a V8 splash berry cocktail. I wished they had put mint or lime to add a refreshening taste. Even an alcohol like vodka would have made this a fresh mojito like drink read more

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Very cute place and was in a good area.The food was good (french toast plate) but my drink (matcha green latte) tasted like watered down milk. It was also a little confusing if the waiters were bringing the food to the table or if we had to get them ourselves. read more

Swan Coach House - sweet french toast plate with iced matcha latte - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Swan Coach House: This tea house is one to visit for its tradition and ambience for sure. Started and run by the women of the Forward Arts Foundation, Swan Coach House is not only a restaurant, but also an art gallery and preservation of life in the South from centuries past. Enter the historic building and you'll get a glimpse of a timeless Atlanta, complete with silverware from carefully kept collections and impeccable Southern hospitality. I ordered the Swan's Favorite, which featured chicken salad and a frozen fruit salad, while my friend ordered the Club Sandwich (turkey, bacon, and swiss cheese). The chicken salad was good-- cool, creamy, and flavorful. I've never had a frozen fruit salad before, and though I wouldn't choose it myself, the frozen yogurt complemented the berries well. My friend said that her sandwich was just alright. Though the food wasn't something I'd come back for, the environment that this house creates is definitely worth a visit, at least once. Final Verdict: Food: 3/5 Ambience: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 Haiku from IG (@bon_appepoetry): -Swan's Favorite- creamy slaw paired with fresh chicken, frozen berries a teatime delight read more

Swan Coach House - Swan's Favorite-- chicken salad - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I highly suggest having reservations here because it is a very nice restaurant to dine at. There is valet parking, but I would suggest having a nice day at the Atlanta History Museum and just walking here for a nice meal. On a final note: their Lentil Sausage Soup and Crab Cakes are delicious! read more

Swan Coach House - Crab Cakes. - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

5 stars for setting and service. Very, very relaxing. Well polished, detail conscious! Salads are bland for me. Shrimp and grits scrumptious! Muffins delicious read more

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I had my baby shower here and it was so nice! It was a high tea themed baby shower and even though there were several other rooms and other parties, we still received great attention from the person working our room. We got to wear fascinators without looking stupid... who doesn't love that?! Only thing I was disappointed about was the food. I could only eat the chicken sandwich and the vegetable soup was ok and that's it. The menu needs an update stat! read more

After visiting the Swan Coach House recently, I am wondering why have I not visited it sooner? The Swan Coach House is located in the heart of Buckhead by the Atlanta History Center. Upon arrival, parking seemed a little intimidating because it was a full lot, so we decided to do Valet which turned out to be a great option. (Don't forget to tip). When we entered the building, Louise instantly made us feel welcome with her friendly demeanor. She was also very accommodating to my mother (who uses a walker) and assisted her to the table. Her warm hospitality truly made us feel at home and set the tone for our experience. After we sat down, our waitress Sarah greeted us and took our drink orders. Again, the hospitality was impeccable. She answered all of our questions and gave superb service. Her suggestion was to try the Tea Sandwiches and Poblano soup, and I am so glad we followed her instruction. It was a simple meal, but each bite was very delicious. AND THE SOUP! Each spoonful was flavorful and indulgent. We were trying to figure out the ingredients so we could "attempt" to recreate it. Finally, our meal was topped off with the French Silk Swan dessert. Next time, I am not sharing this decadent dessert with anyone. I must say my first experience here was fantastic. Before we made it out of the door, each person asked: "When are we coming back?" If you are looking for a cute brunch spot for your girls or want to enjoy teatime with your date, I highly suggest going to the Swan Coach House. read more

Swan Coach House - French Silk Swan dessert! Yummy! - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We were visiting the Buckhead Museum for the 2nd time and wanted to spend some more time at the mansion up the hill. Not many food choices in the area, so we were happy to try this. In it's decor, service and food it was an example of the finest in Southern culture. From the salad to the key lime pie, it was all memorable. read more

Swan Coach House - A taste of Tara - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing experience! The ambiance at Swan Coach House is southern and elegant. The food is excellent. And the cocktails are superb. Upon being seated, you are warmly greeted. A basket of sweet muffins and rolls is presented to you. Try your best to not eat them all before your order arrives. I ordered the spinach quiche with frozen fruit salad. The frozen fruit salad is made with sweet cream and mixed fruit cocktail. It is so refreshing and delicious. For the cocktail, I ordered the Bubbly Atlantan. It is one of the best cocktails I have ever had. The combination of champagne, St. Germaine and cherry was wonderful. I love St. Germaine so I was very happy with it. Saida was a pleasant and friendly waitress. She was attentive without being overbearing. The food, drink and service were so good that my mom and I returned the following day and ordered the same items. The main dining room is extremely small so it can get quite crowded but it is worth waiting for. If you have a party of eight or more, you are able to make a reservation. During both visits, there were multiple showers - bridal and baby. They do have private dining areas downstairs as well as upstairs on a terrace if you need a bigger space. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is a must try! read more

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After frequenting the Swan Coach House for 24+ years with good friends for favorite get-togethers.....I have been for the last time. Never have I ever been told that my dining time was up....that they needed our table for another diner. I had given a gift to my fellow diner and that was deemed "against the rules" and our party was ushered out. The Southern charm and hospitality has been replaced by volume of turnover. I will not be back. read more