Panola Valley Gardens

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   Lori

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   For the price, the few nibbles we shared were not enough. I was given a recommendation to go from a friend who sent pictures of a big salad and she had nibbles besides the salad and dessert. Therefore my expectations were set, and disappointed that I bragged it up and brought another friend. The gardens are gorgeous. The staff friendly yet we had to flag them down for more tea multiple times. It was nice they sent flowers home, I sent them with my friend.
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback. It sounds like there was a bit of confusion regarding our offerings. The experience you mentioned with the salad was likely from one of our luncheons, which is a separate service from our afternoon teas. During our afternoon teas, we focus on a selection of savories, sandwiches, scones, and desserts, all of which are refillable upon request. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the gardens and that your friend could take home the flowers. We hope to welcome you back for a luncheon experience soon!
   

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   Karen

   Minneapolis

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely lovely tea in their gazebo overlooking beautiful grounds ds. Our server Maddy was friendly and attentive.
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your kind review! We hope to have you back in 2025 for another memorable experience.
   

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   Kathryn

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful place to spend a few hours and the food and service were impeccable. My only concern was there was only one bathroom for everyone to use. Maybe some porta potties?
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your kind words about the food, service, and overall experience! We understand your concern about the bathroom situation—it’s a common piece of feedback we've received. Rest assured, we’re currently in the process of addressing it to better accommodate our guests. We appreciate your suggestion and patience as we work on making improvements. We look forward to having you visit again!
   

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   Kvids

   Minneapolis

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on August 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the luncheon. The food was excellent! Fruit plate and delicious crab cake for appetizers, salad with many vegetables and flavorful chicken, and the best cheesecake with strawberry puree on the top. Everything was definitely homemade and fresh! The gardens were beautiful! The ambience was excellent every table had a different color theme for their goblets, napkins, and placemats. And the fresh flower centerpieces were gorgeous. As a bonus, you get to take them home when you leave! All around a fun and relaxing experience!
   

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   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the luncheon, especially the crab cakes and cheesecake. It's wonderful that you appreciated the fresh, homemade touches we strive for in every dish. We're also glad the table settings and gardens added to your experience—and that you got to take the flowers! We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing and memorable visit in 2025!
   

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   Sharon

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and variety. Accommodating for vegetarians. Beautiful atmosphere!!
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety of food and that we could accommodate your vegetarian preferences. It's great to hear that the atmosphere added to your experience as well. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!
   

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   JohnT

   Salt Lake City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a stunning vista coupled with lovely place settings and wonderful service and food. A bit noisy with roughly 30 people chatting in a small area but lovely overall experience nonetheless.
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed the stunning views, place settings, service, and food. We understand it can get a bit lively when the space is bustling, but we're glad it didn't take away from your overall experience. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely visit in 2025!
   

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   Kimberly

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was truly a wonderful experience! We went for my Mom’s birthday. 🎉 The food was plentiful and delicious. The servers kept coming back to ask if we wanted more of anything. They also boxed up our leftovers for us and my Mom got to take home the beautiful flowers that were the centerpiece. The gardens were amazing and we were invited to go to the owner’s front lawn to see even more. Took wonderful pictures to celebrate and memorialize the event. Would definitely go again!
   

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   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your mom's birthday celebration was a wonderful experience, and that the food, service, and beautiful gardens added to the day. It’s great that you were able to capture those special moments with photos, and that your mom could take home the flowers as a keepsake. We’re honored that you chose to celebrate with us, and we’d love to welcome you back again for more memorable occasions!
   

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   Sheila

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was attentive and professional. Taylor was our server who helped to make the afternoon memorable. We were impressed with the tiered tray of food, we did receive extra of our favorite food because Taylor asked about if we wished to have a few extra items. Desserts were unique and delicious. The afternoon was well woth the price of the luncheon. We did take the opportunity to walk around and through the grounds admiring the vaiety of flowers and greenery. Excellent experience and we intend to make it a yearly event for our family.
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that Taylor helped make your afternoon memorable and that the food, desserts, and service exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed exploring the gardens and appreciated the beauty of the flowers and greenery. We're honored that you're considering making this a yearly event for your family—it's the little moments, like you mentioned, that create lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more special occasions at Panola Valley Gardens! <3
   

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   Nancy

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, setting, staff were all excellent and our group had a wonderful time. My only recommendation would be for more available bathrooms.
   

   Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

   Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, setting, and staff. We appreciate your suggestion regarding additional bathroom facilities—it's something we're actively working on to improve the experience for all our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your group back in 2025!
   

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    Louise

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A beautiful environment to have a ladies luncheon. The gardens were lovely, the lunch was delicious, the service was kind, and I love the china table settings.
    

    Panola Valley GardensResponded on September 12, 2024

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the lovely gardens, delicious lunch, kind service, and china table settings. It’s great to know that everything contributed to a beautiful environment for your ladies' luncheon. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in 2025!
    

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