The Gables at Chadds Ford

We visited The Gables for Saturday brunch, and while the ambiance was charming and the restaurant itself filled up quickly, the food didn’t come close to meeting expectations—especially at the price point. It's the kind of place nestled in an affluent area that seems to justify its costs with atmosphere rather than flavor. I ordered the Gables Omelette because it has goat cheese (which is a favorite of mine) and added crispy prosciutto for a salty, savory kick. What I received, however, was a bland omelette made with a completely different, milder cheese—either mozzarella or a basic cheddar. Confusing and disappointing. The home fries, oddly enough, were the best thing on the plate: crispy, salted, and well-executed. When I mentioned the issue, the waitress (who was kind but rarely present) had the dish remade. The second try still lacked seasoning and was missing the prosciutto. At that point, I gave up. My friend ordered the Crispy Chicken and Doughnuts, a dish that promised apple cider doughnuts and hot honey on the side. Instead, she got plain glazed doughnuts and the most under-seasoned chicken either of us have ever tasted—well-cooked, thankfully, but utterly flavorless. The hot honey sauce arrived late and turned out to taste like duck sauce with a dash of smoked cayenne—an odd, jarring choice. Our drinks? Her mimosa tasted like it was made with store-bought Tropicana, and my pomegranate mimosa had no discernible pomegranate—just a lone raspberry floating in sparkling wine. Visually pretty, but not much more. The service wasn’t outright bad—our waitress was friendly and did have my dish remade—but she was hard to find, even before the rush. At one point, another server had to fetch her when we needed something. As my friend said, she’s had better luck sitting at the bar during happy hour when staff are more attentive, and she’s genuinely enjoyed the cocktails then. The restaurant itself is visually appealing, clean, and looks like a lovely venue for private events. The ingredients seemed fresh and nothing was over- or undercooked—but flavor, detail, and attentiveness were seriously lacking. Brunch was a miss. I might give them another chance at dinner or happy hour, but as my friend put it perfectly: “If they were invited to the barbeque, they'd be responsible for bringing the chips.”

Place was very clean and inviting. The music was pretty solid as well. The drinks for brunch were reasonably priced and the food as well with very generous portions. Was checked on quite a few times for not only our food but the drinks as well. Staff was super friendly and very inviting. The meatballs was meatballs inside of a French onion soup type which shocked and awed me. The shrimp and grits are top five I've ever had, and the French toast was flavorful and fluffy. This might just be a staple for brunch in the upcoming future.

This is a beautiful restaurant with many seating options both indoors and out. Unfortunately, the food and drink were not as enjoyable as the atmosphere. My husband's burger was decent and the fries were good. I got the veggie sandwich and it severely lacked flavor and was very runny from the veggie juices. It has pesto and cheese, but both were minimal on the thick bread along with a severe lack of general seasoning. We both got a beer and water, which had odd smells and flavors, almost as if the lines for the liquid weren't cleaned enough. Both my husband and I worked in the restaurant industry, including bartending, for many years, and the smell/flavor is pretty hard to miss. Overall, I would still recommend trying this spot out to get your own thoughts. Their menu was enticing and perhaps, many items were better than the sandwich I got. Also, we did visit at a slow time which ultimately could impact aspects of our visit.

Brought my aunt here for dinner. The hostess and the first waitress who assisted us were not terribly friendly but this one waitress who waited our table (Her name was Cheyenne) was so warm and kind. Her wonderful sense of professionalism and the great food made up for the odd service we received at the start. Would definitely consider coming here again.

We had our engagement party here and it was a dream. Kayla made the process so easy & care free. We are not huge planners but she helped us every step of the way. She was very flexible and accommodating for us. The day of the party everything turned out beautiful. The space is so comfortable and picture perfect! The food and drinks were phenomenal, all of our friends had a wonderful time!

Went there late on a Sunday. They were short staffed so our wait was longer than it would usually be and they were also out of some food items. That being said, our server was very kind, our drinks were awesome, and when the food came out our taste buds were pleased. I don't have any complaints for the food. Presentation was nice, food was delicious, and at the end our Irish Coffees has a nice "splash" of Jameson :)

Eating at the Gables is always a great experience. As it was cold and snowing outside, I decided to skip the salad entree and go straight for something warm, so I ordered the Oyster Po'Boy. I consider myself an oyster snob. I love Chincoteague Oysters and have been to New Orleans 4 times. The Gables Oyster Po'Boy is second to none. The oysters are a decent size, moist, tender, lightly breaded and fried. Perfection! And Ann's Espresso Chocolate Cake is Heaven!

At first we were happy to get in at 5:30 on the Sunday evening before the Gables closed for two months for their new construction. Well maybe not. The first thing that happened, we asked our server for unsweetened iced tea and we were told they didn't have any because this was their last night. So we stayed with water. Then every other time we've been to the Gables, we were served their fresh bread and honey butter. The b.& b. plates were on the table, but no bread and butter. When my Caesar salad arrived, there were no anchovies as specified in the description on the menu. This is basic to a Caesar. Maybe we should have said something but at this point I was weary of missing the detailed service we were accustomed to and figured they were out of Anchovies. My Ahi Tuna starter was great as was my husband's filet and our desserts. Our bill plus gratuity came to over $120. I hope when they open again in 2 months, their kitchen will be better stocked. PS-Edit: We ARE very excited about the new addition being built. From the sketches in the lobby it looks dramatic. We just came the wrong night I guess.

This is our 2nd time here and I was really hoping for better service this time. The food is good, the place is beautiful, and while our server was a bit older, so slower, he was lovely. However, we arrived a few minutes before our 8:30 reservation & no one was at the host desk. And nearly 10 min later (& after our reservation time) still no reception person. I went to politely ask a server if there was a host/ hostess .. she did not respond and just walked away. But she did go get the hostess from their chat circle .. she was extremely rude, put us in the worst table despite being nearly empty. I certainly unstated why! Our first time was similar .. hostess back then was rude, so we choose to sit at the bar instead of dealing with her & it took forever to get a drink & our food,. But the bartender was great so we thought we would try again. Sadly worse this time. We live 10 min from here & go out to dinner 2-3 times a week but this will be the last time here.if you value good service .. avoid at all costs!

Don't. Do. It. I ignored others reviews, and for that I am sorry. Very sorry. Service is terrible. Food is salty. Service is terrible. The restaurant has a great vibe, nice bar and it is a shame the service is terrible and the food is salty, and served cold. I had the French Dip, made with short rib which was very good, but DO NOT dip into the au ju as it is so salty it was inedible. The French fries came cold and limp. I mean for $24 I expected more.

I had the braised short ribs and they were amazing. The depth and flavor of the sauce was amazing. Went here for a work dinner with a large group. We sat up stairs in a beautiful dining area. The service we got was fantastic. Everyone was very complimentary of the food. This place is very expensive but I had a great experience here.

Update: 5 months later and no one ever contacted me to discuss my review. Amazing. In these days where Customer Service is a discriminator of good and bad businesses, this restaurant will clearly rank as one of the worst in the area. Plenty of other good and great choices out there.

Came on a Friday night on the early side with the kiddos. The kids menu food options were all $14. My kids got grilled cheese and buttered noodles which were run of the mill/decent. We all shared a charcuterie and cheese board which we enjoyed. It had three cheeses and three meats. One soft/creamy cheese which I liked the most. The other two were typical, non-special in my option.... But my husband liked them the most. The lobster ravioli had probably 10-12 large raviolis and a petite lobster tail. The ravioli was my favorite part of the meal. My husband got the shrimp and grits which he said were very good. I tried the grits which were delicious! They had a cheesy, creamy taste which were some awesome grits. The first cosmo was spot on but the second was very red and had too much lime. Service was a bit slow for it being 5 when we arrived. For the price I expected more but it was so-so. The bill with tax was over $200. Maybe not worth the price in my opinion.

Sat at the bar for 15 minutes, the male bartender with the scraggly beard saw me staring at him, waiting to order drinks. He never came over, walked by twice. Won't go back again...

Slow service. Took 30 minutes from when dessert was ordered to when it was delivered. Some food was bland, some was overcooked, and some was fine. Ambiance was nice but noisy.

Website says open to 10:00. We show up at 8:45 on a Friday night. The bartender looked at us like the doors were locked and we got in. We asked if we could have dinner and she went into the kitchen. Then they all came out and looked at us. We were told we could sit down, because of their weird behavior, I asked again if we could have dinner. She said yes, but only salads. So if I didn't ask, we would have been seated and ordered a drinks then told we could have a salad but that's it. If your website says 10:00, then honor it. It's Friday night and we live close and are trying to go to the local businesses. The week before, we were seated at the same time in a Thursday night with a very friendly bartender. He served us a full meal and we had a great time. Not consistent and next time we won't even bother stopping at Gables.

Worth the ride fair price nice menu atmosphere elegant dining. This place to go to relax and have a good meal, which is a lot to eat and drink and just relax xxxx

We have been multiple times and the food has always been very good. Not sure why the ratings are so low, I would imagine it was during Covid. People having unreasonable expectations.

Terrible service. We were seated right away @5:15. It was not busy at all. The waiter introduces himself, we get some water & he disappears for maybe 10 minutes. He finally comes back and is ready to take our drink order. We again wait quite a while. The hosts ask if we have been taken care of - I tell her we have been waiting for drinks for a while. My 13 year old tells me she gave me "some serious side eye" as she walked away, not responding to me. Why did she ask if she only wanted a positive response? We splurge for a $14 glass of wine. We drink a lot of wine and it is clear it's a bottle that has been open a while as it has the vinegar taste. The aromas of the wine are not there. We get our food order in, the food comes quickly, it's decent. And we never see our waiter again. We were never able to order another glass of wine and the kids did not get soda refills. We didn't even get water refills until the end of our meal when another worker filled them. Horrible service. We hadn't been there for a few years and after tonight I do not plan on returning.

The Gables is just that-- good but average. I will admit we sat at the bar and ordered food and though it was good, the flatbread wasn't really a flatbread because it was pretty thick... Also, the service was pretty slow and the prices are quite pricey. Overall, it's a nice spot but overall just "okay".

Easter brunch disaster prime rib sliver had to ask for decent portion. looked like flank steak. pancakes seriously rock hard. showed server her eyes wide opened and apologized, it was seriously a hard disk. soup cold. no lobster in the lobster bisque. had to ask servers to replenish buffet. food was old and dried out. dessert picked through and looked unappealing due to broken and touched by others. $65 a head. experience/ expectation is to have fresh and hot. will never refer or go back.

We have stopped here three times and sat at the bar to eat. Two of those times we have walked out because the bartender was too busy chatting it up with another group that we never had a chance to order drinks or food. We waited 15 minutes both times. I'm not talking about a packed bar either. 3-4 other people each time. I think we are over it!

We had a group of 13 people for a bachelorette party and this was the perfect spot. They called me a few times to confirm the reservation which was very reassuring. They had great service, delicious food and wonderful ambiance. The drinks were pretty expensive but overall, we had a great time!

We visited the Gables after a day at Longwood Gardens with my family and their in-laws visiting from Turkey. There were 8 in the party and they were able to seat us with no issues. The server, Cheyenne, was amazing and very patient as translation was needed for some in the party. The food was amazing and served in a timely manner so as to enjoy the meal and not be in a rush. Cheyenne was excellent with timing of service as we also had some younger children in the party. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The meals served were a halibut special, a seafood pasta special and a steak special with appetizers of a cheese board and a roasted vegetable board. All were excellent. The atmosphere at the restaurant inside and outside were beautiful and relaxing.

Very disappointing Thanksgiving dinner. Food was not hot, soup was barely room temp, buffet area was stained with food and not appealing to look at. Stuffing was bland. The mushroom soup would have been delicious if it was hot. Carrots were almost raw, warm but not cooked. Prime rib was very good. Service was good as well.

Another outstanding lunch at The Gables in Chadds Ford! The food presentation was unbelievable and the menu was creative with sooo many good choices. We were so excited about the food that we forgot to take pictures of everything. Fried Green Tomatoes, Roasted Artichokes, Chicken Salad on Croissant and the BEST Raspberry Sorbet ever! Can't wait to go back soon. Our Server, Michael was perfect too! ADDITIONAL NOTE: I am disappointed to see poor reviews for this wonderful restaurant based on a Mother's Day or Easter Sunday experience. Both of those days are known for such high demand that keeping up to standard can be challenging. These days, I am sooo grateful that a good restaurant is still Open and they have employees willing to come to work! Just my Opinion...

From start to finish this place was awesome! Don't let the previous reviews turn you away. The wait staff was very pleasant and prompt. The food was incredible too! We probably waited only 15min, 20 tops for our food to come out. It was clear everything was made to order and the taste reflected that!! I personally had the gables pappardelle - the pesto was the perfect combo of oil forward but almost tasting creamy and rich. It was fantastic. And the atmosphere of the restaurant was stunning. We had sat inside at one of the booths which was very comfortable. And they plenty of vegetarian options!

We wanted a semi-late night dinner, and booked table online, they called us and let us know they weren't open that late but if we could come earlier, they'd be happy to serve us. We were able to come, and they still had bunch of tables so we weren't keeping them open late. There is a lot of parking, and has a nice, upscale ambiance. My friend started with the fried green tomatoes appetizer which was nicely presented with a big dollop of burrata cheese. I wanted something light and went with the caprese salad, which came with big slices of mozzarella and tomato and was a delicious but filling meal. My friend had a Margherita flatbread which was a large portion for one person but a good meal. We were too full for dessert, but we saw some go by that looked good. The service was good. It was a little on the expensive side, but this would make for a great date place or just an enjoyable night out with friends.

I wanted to update this review to reflect the wonderful changes and positives. We have been here many times and have always had a nice but average experience. They have a cute courtyard and bar area as well as brunch. We usually go for appetizer and drinks but have been a couple of times for dinner and lunch. The past few bar visits, I felt did not really have a bar food menu ie small bites, shareables, fun drinks, etc. It is still great atmosphere and service hence why we still keep going:). Well was pleasantly surprised when went for HH on Friday and there was a new bar/HH menu! My partner had a fun Bourbon drink that he really liked and I had some HH special priced wine. We tried the spicy fried mushrooms and were awesome and very different. Lightly breaded, with a little hot sauce it was a great change to the traditional breaded mushrooms. Also the sliders with sautéed onions were so good - think had some sausage in the beef as well. We had truffle fries which I really liked the flavor though hubby thought could have been crispier. Since it was happy hour it was a great deal but based on the food we tried, we would be happy to pay regular price as well. Nel, bartender super accommodating, welcoming and knowledgeable about the new menu. We look forward to stopping back to try some more!

Wonderful food and service they cut my sons baptism cake and packaged it for us the decor and hospitality is very upscale

Service was phenomenal and our server was Shiane. She was so attentive, polite, funny, great personality ....just above and beyond! Best we have seen and hope Gables knows the treasure she is!!

It was not a good sign when we walked in on Friday at 6 pm and there were only people at one table and only two people at the bar. Our entire experience was very disappointing. Our server, Phillip, had a quirky attitude and was not helpful. We waited a very long time to even receive our appetizer. When the charcuterie board came it was good but served with toast. The server never returned to clear the board or our plates. Finally, we did it ourselves after a half hour! When ordering our dinners, the waiter was not helpful. When one of our guests asked for greens instead of fries, he barked "NO! We don't do that!! We waited an hour for our dinners. They were mediocre at best. The grilled chicken salads were served with cold pre-processed pre-cooked chicken that had no flavor. Burgers were served with out the fried onion rings. When we asked, waiter responded "yeah, we are all out.". Waiter never came back to see if we wanted additional drinks after our first round. Simply put, there are far better restaurants in the area and we will never return. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.

We tried The Gables again hoping it would be better. Food was average: not great. Very disappointing.

We had a reservation for the Thanksgiving dinner buffet. The hostess was unattentive when we arrived. Many guests with reservations were waiting with no update from the hostess . The food clearly looked liked it was sitting out for days for the buffet. We had to tell the staff to refill as no one was checking the buffet stations. They ran out of many of the menu items for a traditional thanksgiving dinner. The food area was very dirty, no one had wiped up or cleaned. All the soda was flat, we had to tell the staff and we were provided can sodas. Very disappointing as the buffett was $60.00 a person and they charged an additional $49.00 for gratuity. This was a self serve buffet. That additional fee was not listed anyway on the menu or the website. That was an outrageous fee for a party of 4

We had reservations for 7:00, at first the hostess could not find the reservation , but finally did and we were told would be a little while they needed to clear some tables . We waited at the bar and was told they overbooked , and could have a seat in the corner of the bar area . I'm not sure if ownership is just so hands off and have no idea what is going, or if management is just so incompetent either way it is not acceptable . There are other restaurants in the area that know how book reservations and keep a schedule . If there was an option for no star , they would have earned it , one star is being generous .

Let me preface this review by saying that we have thoroughly enjoyed The Gables many times in the past. Today was a joke! We went for Mother's Day Brunch after making our reservation well ahead of the day. When we arrived at 11:15, the lot was packed. We got to the hostess stand and were seated right away. The brunch was a buffet and as we were seated, the people in line waiting to get to the buffet stretched the entire length of the restaurant, back and through the tent that they put up during COVID. As we sat at our table for 10n minutes waiting for the waitress, the line didn't move. I would guess that it took close to an hour just to get thru the buffet line one time. We finally got up and left. It is clear that The Gables could care less about the the dining experience of all there to celebrate Mother's Day and only cared about one thing...making $45/person! It is really a shame!

Came in for lunch with my wife, and step mother and her boyfriend. We were seated quickly and service was attentive. We ordered a few different flatbread pizzas, fried green tomatoes, meatball sandwich, and short rib tacos. The flatbread pizzas were good, but not amazing but everything else was fantastic. Especially the fried green tomatoes and short rib tacos. We were all too full for dessert . Would recommend for sure but I'd say to steer away from the flatbreads in lieu of a different entree.

I don't think I have one nice thing to say about our dinner experience tonight. First of all, I was expecting a nice outdoor atmosphere considering it is an event venue - nope. parking lot and ugly event tent. Boring, no scenery at all. Calamari was okay, but reminded me of something frozen. The server told us the wrong vegetable of the day so we did not get what we expected. Service was horrible and took forever even though it wasn't crowded at all. Three of us ordered the filet mignon, medium, and all came out gray and tough as can be. I have had better steaks at Applebees for goodness sakes. We were thinking about sending the steaks back but no one even checked on us about our meal. Cannot believe the steaks were 48 each. Worst filet I have ever had. Period. Don't waste your money. Our server was nice, but that's about it.

Such a bummer - my husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary here. Mainly cause we got married at "the Gables" back in March of 2014. We went for the nostalgia which was somewhat there :) Our server Cheyenne was great - couldn't have asked for better & the rest of the review is no reflection on her. From the moment we walked in, it was eye opening that the pandemic has impacted the place - we were shocked that they were still opened. We walked in & we were greeted by a nice host; after he was done with his conversation with the FOH manager, which by the way was wearing sweats & a tShirt...if that doesn't tell you the direction of the place..not sure what would. I am pretty sure it was the owner Ann, which was eye opening cause she was so kind & polite to us during our wedding event. We have no idea what is going on in the lady's life so do not want to judge but when dropping $200 on an overpriced meal you would expect a higher level of appearance (this is why we shouldnt expect things..LOL). The meal... the apps were delicious and the best part of our meal (the only reason I am giving 2 stars). We got the brushetta and calamari - it was on point & great! My husband and I ordered steaks... if you are going to take anything out of this review, do NOT order the steaks. They were sub-par $50 steaks that I could have easily gotten better at outback for the fraction of the price. Additionally, my husband and I do not like to complain about our food but we look back & learned a lesson to do so in the future. His steak smelled rancid (he shared after the fact) but fortunately, didn't get sick. My steak on the other hand was so fatty that I had spit it out and hid it in the mashed potatoes so the server didn't see it (I was embarassed). Every piece had fatty tissue & it was such a bummer. The drinks were on par with other places & I got wine so you cant really mess that up LOL. Lastly, we ended with creme brulee which was small & overpriced - it was good, but we believe due to our negative experience with the main - we were probably looking for more negative feedback. Our assumption is the location makes all the money on events & probably loses money in the restaurant part; we are ignorant to that but it was dead on a Friday night! We spent $200 on the memory/lesson learn to not come back in 10 years unless it's a new restaurant or new ownership or if we want the nostalgia again to not get the steaks LOL. Its tough feedback but hoping the place can turn around or it won't last too much longer. Also, if another local restaurant is reading this - someone hire Cheyenne, she deserves better :)

My wife and I have dined at the Gables a few times over the years and aside from one uncharacteristically poor Easter bunch, it's always been a great experience. The wine list is a highlight, well curated all around - but especially the reds - and the menu never fails to disappoint. I'm a meat and potatoes kind of guy and my wife has a bit of a more evolved palette and we're both always deliberating between multiples items per course. The ambiance here is unique as the building is old and beautiful and full of character with every area having it's own vibe. NOTE: This is an update of a previous 2-star review which reflected a poor experience. Subsequent positive visits and the responsiveness of management to the aforementioned issue have made me change my opinion and update my rating of The Gables.

Food was fine and the interior was nice and newly renovated, but the server went to the bathroom and didn't was his hands-ugh!

4 of us had Sunday brunch. The menu looked amazing. We couldn't decide what to get every dish goin by us looked so good. Well looks are certainly deceiving. Crab cake, blahh, chicken and waffles, why would they even serve that?! Chicken sandwich just ok. Fries soggy. Veggy sandwich just ok. Coffee terrible dessert not good. Our waiter was very nice, but we had dirty dishes sitting on our table for way too long, he should have came and cleared it. We had been finished for 23 minutes! We won't go back

Dined in for lunch on a Tuesday, which was the second time I have been to this establishment. The first was a wine tasting event a few months ago under the tent out back. The atmosphere is wonderful, inside and out, but I was glad to be indoors on Tuesday with the chilly weather lately. Started with the musts room soup which was excellent and also chowed on a flat bread the was equal to the soup. Followed our appetizers with a cheese board before ordering shrimp and grits for an entree. Our server was warm, welcoming an efficient. Food came out very timely and was delicious. Needless to say this the line up mentioned I was enjoyably full and happy. Really a great spot tucked away along Route 1. Highly recommend you give them a try.

Service was good . We sat at the bar, good food Friendly staff. We would go again to the Gables

While the food may be good, we reserved a 5pm Mother's Day reservation for a table of 5 (3 kids). We waited 70 minutes for the kids butter pasta and at 90 minutes had to leave without an entree. Never had an experience like that and it was most disappointing to be on Mother's Day-

This was our third time visiting The Gables and we had a wonderful meal. Our server, Jess, was very friendly and attentive. She suggested the artichoke appetizer, which was fantastic. We also had the calamari which was delicious and cooked to perfection. I had the scallops and my husband had the crab cakes, both of which were delicious. Our meal was topped off with a mouthwatering espresso cake. We sat outside on the patio on a beautiful summer night and it was very romantic. Thank you for a lovely evening!

My son-in-law and I had a lovely dinner here. I made a reservation two hours before and they squeezed us in. The wait staff was lovely. One thing I love about this restaurant is they employ the young high school students to bust tables and fill water, which most restaurants don't do. From a tourists POV, I could tell they support the community. The waitress we had was lovely, she was well presented and she was attentive. We had. Fantastic cheeseboard of local cheeses from farms around the area. The menu had a list of all the suppliers they use for the restaurant. Everything was exceptional and a meal like we had would have cost $1,000 easily in New York but here, the pricing was phenomenal and I left full and ready for bed. The outdoor patio was fully encompassed by a large white tent and surrounded with old stone walls from a previous dwelling now turned patio with flowers and plants growing the meandering nooks of the stones. We sat underneath a pergola of ivy draping over us and had a heater all to ourselves. It was the loveliest restaurant with a very friendly feeling and I do hope to return on my next trip.

Such a disappointment. Reservations to sit outside. "The patio" was enclosed with dirty canvas. The lovely wall fountain is now a separate area not part of the patio. Cocktails were expensive for the area...$18 cosmo that was a half of a glass! No wine list. Only by the glass and server said we could buy a bottle of one of those bottles if we wanted. Yet so many bottles offered on the on-line menu. Food is expensive everywhere, however it should be cooked properly! Salmon and halibut... overcooked. Filet was not good quality for $48! The shrimp and grits were good. Our server was nice but he apparently had all of the tables and was spread pretty thin. But he did try. I just can't recommend this place anymore. Ambiance...nothing like it used to be. Felt like we were just sitting by the side of the road.

I attended a wedding here so this is based on their wedding service / food. At the end of the day, as long as the bride and groom liked their experience and had fun that's all that matters. 1. The chairs outside for the wedding were wet. Guests had to grab napkins to dry the chairs down. 2. The bridal suite smelled like vomit. Apparently the wedding party the night before stayed and partied all night and at some point got sick in the bridal suite. The bride of the wedding I went to and her party then had to be in this small space while waiting for the ceremony to start in a horrible smelling space. 3. The bride and groom did not receive the Champaign toast that they paid for. 4. I was waiting in line to be served wine and there was no one behind me and the bartender put up a sign "the bar is closed" and then walked away right in my face after he served the guest before me. 5. The salad, while good, was spare and there were no rolls or any bread. (This could have been a choice of the bride and groom). 6. The shrimp and grits were bland. Everyone at my table who got it were trying to doctor it up with salt and/or pepper and were ultimately disappointed that they went with this choice. All the other guests with other food choices seemed to be happy with their food. Again, this could have been tied to what the bride and groom picked as their package but I ended up going to Chipotle after I left the wedding as I was still hungry. The salad and the small shrimp and grits weren't enough to hold me over.

Total disaster. Had a reservation for Mothers Day but waited 40 minutes to be seated and and then 2 hours for our kids' chicken fingers and spaghetti to arrive. Even though the restaurant was 75% empty. Food was bad and every table near us had major issues with their order. Had been coming here for years but will never come back. Stay away.

I've been before but now as my first trip back to restaurants after quarantine... it was AMAZING! Our waiter was the sweetest and the food was to die for. I ordered the scallops and they were amazing. The bourbon pecan pie was great and they wrote happy birthday still for my mom! They have the outside set up so well for distancing. Highly recommend.

***UPDATE*** This is our fourth time here and as always the servers are very pleasant and professional. However there have been changes as it relates to presentation and portion. First thing, the coffee was cold and had been sitting a while based on the taste. My mother really enjoyed the shrimp and grits this was her fourth time. On this occasion it was presented much differently and it was a much smaller serving. I had the crab cake sandwich, I HATED IT! I ate a quarter of it and did not eat the rest of it or take it home!!! The slaw was ok but not on the top of the crab cake! The slaw made the crab cake soft and fall apart because it was too mushy. Slaw and sauce falling out the front, back and sides of the sandwich I mean everywhere. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and it would be a great value if you like what you order. I would like it if they had a brunch menu on Saturday or expanded their lunch options. I was disappointed with my experience and it may be time to move on!

When we arrived for our 7:00 reservation, we were told it would be few minutes while some tables were cleared. Following that, we were invisible until we were offered the chance to sit outside in the tent and were promised a heater "right next" to our table. We declined and apparently that made us invisible again. At 7:20, when we asked for an update, we were told the party at our designated table was "still eating." At no time were we offered anything that might have made up for the restaurant's mismanagement of reservations. Restaurant 101 would've had management at least offer us a cocktail while we waited. Instead, we were offered nothing but more time standing at the reception desk and waiting. We left, will not return, and will warn friends away.

We had a private event in the stone house. The space was nice. The service was good despite the fact that there is no kitchen and the food had to be brought over from the main restaurant. The food was good. The mushroom bisque was a great texture, thick and rich but a little too salty. My only complaint was that it was freezing- like eat with your winter coats on- freezing. Otherwise, it was great.

I ate at The Gables in May, sat outside on the patio, and had an absolutely lovely meal. The service was great, the ambiance was nice, and the food was very good. So, a few weeks later, I was planning a work lunch and decided on The Gables. I made a reservation outside on the patio. I called the week before to try to make another reservation for my family, and was told the patio was closed that night. I told them I also had a reservation for the patio the next week and asked if it would be reopened by then. I was told that it would depend on how much construction was completed, and I should call back to confirm my reservation the day before. I did just that--I called the day before and the woman who answered the phone told me that yes, she saw my reservation. I explained that we had to sit outside for COVID reasons, and asked that she confirm the patio was open. She said it was and they'd see us tomorrow. The work lunch rolled around. My colleagues arrived at the restaurant. As it turned out, the patio was closed. I asked if we could sit on the deck on the side of the restaurant that looked available and we were told no, they would only seat us inside. We had to scramble to find somewhere else to eat. I was most upset that I was left completely hanging in a professional situation, and nobody at The Gables ever reached out to me to inform me that my outdoor reservation couldn't be honored, nor did they tell me truthfully when I called to ask. I probably will not return for a long time.

It was my first time at gables; Food -delicious, nice cocktails Service- on time and nice friendly staff Ambiance- it can be improved. We sat at the patio and it seemed like its not very well taking care of. The curtains in the back was messy , there was a table with bunch of stuff on it . By adding some flowers , candles and table clothes can make a huge difference to that place

Love this place! Their outdoor courtyard is lovely with all of the stone work. I have eaten here about 15 times. It's always great! Staff is always friendly. Nice menu Sunday Brunch is awesome!!