Polly Claire's

6178 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga TN 37416
$ English Top 10 Recommended New Editor's Pick Special Offer Private Room

Step away from the busyness of life and relax while our attentive staff serves you in royal fashion. Whether you are here for tea, your event, or to browse our china shop, nowhere else in the Scenic City offers a more historic setting than dining in our 164-year-old beloved nationally registered Dent Plantation home. Find tranquillity and enjoyment in spacious rooms with 14-foot elevated walls and ceiling to floor windows in private gathering rooms for intimate lunches or our four-course full afternoon tea service. Open daily, Polly Claire’s strives to accommodate every schedule. Polly Claire’s has dedicated staff to serve you and make your daily experience or once in a lifetime occasion unforgettable.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Thank you for using our online reservation system! Guests who make a reservation allow our staff to be prepared to make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Business Info

  • Address: 6178 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga TN 37416
  • Cross Street: Bonny Oaks
  • Cuisine: American | Continental | Desserts | English | European | International | Seafood | Steak |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (423) 521-4832
  • Features: Organic Ingredients, Private Room, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Tea Service, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting,

Photos

Polly Claire's - Polly Claire's Logo
Polly Claire's - The Historic Dent House, circa 1854 Polly Claire's - Polly, Mom, Claire!

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday
Lunch - Dining Room 1 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
Closed - Dining Room 1

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
We always emphasize making a reservation. The restaurant gets to maximum capacity many days! Our online reservation system is just three quick clicks!
The Afternoon Tea experience is a three tiered tray with four courses designed for one. Offering many selections, each portion is bite sized. It begins with hot tea and scones. The tiered tray is four small appetizers, five finger sandwiches, and four miniature desserts. Should you share, each person would not be able to try each item. For example, the chilled shrimp cocktail is one piece of shrimp. The experience is a meal by itself for one.
We absolutely do host large groups! Our seven dining rooms offer exclusive spaces for your guests to be served and share special occasions.
We have a free surrounding parking lot next to the Dent House. Additionally, parking is available on the street around the front circle and on the lawn when overflow is necessary.
Anything you like! We've noticed guests dressing up and dressing down. Whatever your occasion, dress comfortably and be prepared to help yourself to any number of hats we have available to share.
Our menu is coded with V for vegetarian, and GF for Gluten Free options for your convenience.
Absolutely! We simply ask for all outside baked goods to come from bakeries, knowing that the Department of Health maintains proper sanitation in those establishments. Cake cutting and serving on our china is $1 per guest. Additionally, we have hat cakes in three flavors available to serve up to 20 guests for $35.
We are! We have a lift to the left of our back porch. Please call for assistance when you arrive and we will be standing at attention to help you operate the handicap lift at the rear entrance. 423.521.4TEA (4832)
Polly Claire's is fully licensed and offers a variety of wines by the bottle or glass, champagne, as well as cocktails. It is not necessary to bring your own bottle of wine.
YES! It operated from 1895-1985. The Bonny Oaks Alumni have a FB page and association if you'd like to get in touch with someone who was raised here. Please notice the photos of the BOCH on our walls in the necessary rooms.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.75 out of 5 stars based on 1425 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2021
Helen B.
This is a must do in Chattanooga. We travel from Nashville to come here. This is the only tea room you need to visit in Chattanooga. The owner and staff are friendly & welcoming and the food is delicious. Their scone and shortbread are out of this world!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 07, 2022
Karen P.
Our server was friendly and professional, the lady who helped bring out our food commented on how much Raven had grown and said she remembered us from September when we came for Katrise’s birthday. Quite an impressive memory. Wonderful experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2020
Laura C.
Melissa did a wonderful job as our server. The tea and food was delicious as always. My friend and I had a wonderful time.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2020
Tina M.
It was absolutely a wonderful Tea! The food was delicious the music grand and the atmosphere charming. While the place settings were Royal Albert, top notch in my book, being a tea aficionado I did noticed the Teacups used were actually coffee cups. The difference being tea cups have a wider bell and are shallower whereas the coffee cups have a smaller bell and are deeper. The only actual teacups were used as decoration on the walls which were part of the charm.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 31, 2020
Robin W.
Our experience at Polly Claire's Tea Room is always very special. The ladies who serve us are very friendly and polite, and the tea room is beautiful! We come from Knoxville to have tea; it is definitely worth the drive.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2021
Mary M.
The day was perfect. Able to catch up with a dear friend. Visited and talked for about 2 hours. The whole experience was top notch.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2021
Shea Y.
Thank you for a lovely time.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Jul 04, 2021
Diana H.
Loved every moment!

Overall: 5/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 3/10
Oct 15, 2020
Janice D.
Our server, Kaitlin, was great. We also met another server in the same dining room who was very pleasant. Both ladies made us feel welcome and valued as customers, so top marks for your servers. The ambiance was nice; everything was spotless; the china was lovely. We arrived exactly at 11:00, and there was one other party in the dining room, so the restaurant was not crowded. Our drink and food orders were taken simultaneously within less than 5 minutes, and our drinks were brought out in a relatively timely manner. Then, we waited and waited and waited for our food. When it finally arrived (after noon), the mashed potatoes on top of my husband's shepherd's pie were cold and the bottom of the dish was extremely hot, so it had to be mixed to even out between the cold and hot. It was not very tasty. My husband also had lobster-bisque soup (which came with the meal for an up charge), and he ordered a scone. Both of these items were fine. I ordered the chicken, pecan, fruit salad. It was a sizable portion and was okay. It would have been better without the chicken, which tasted a little old. Having to wait almost an hour to receive our entrees after getting our drinks meant my tea was stone cold. You have a lovely establishment and friendly, hard-working servers, and I'm sure you have a lot of time and money invested in your business. Please consider working on your menu to produce more flavorful dishes and invest in tea cozies. This is the only tea room I've ever visited that does not have tea cozies. The cost for lunch for two people with tip was over $60. Had it arrived in a timely manner and tasted really good, we would have considered it a good value, but it just wasn't. Also, please talk to your Web people, I received 6 requests to submit comments for this one reservation. Not a big deal, but it might aggravate some people. We'd like to come back, but please accept this review from someone who's visited before and sees a need for tasty food delivered quickly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2022
Genie C.
Wonderful experience, atmosphere, hostess, and food. Will definitely come again. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 11, 2020
Karen M.
As always, we had a wonderful afternoon. The lobster bisque was fantastic. The service was great and our ta perfect.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 17, 2021
Donna M.
The tea pot had the perfect amount of tea. Delicious! The afternoon tea amount was extremely sparse for the price, but very delicious. The scones are my favorite!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2021
Roger M.
Great experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2021
Judy H.
Always apleasure at polly Claire's .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2021
Jackie T.
We took our granddaughters. They are 3 and 5. They had such a wonderful time. Food was delicious. My sister and I had a great time also. Will definitely be bsck

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 31, 2021
Theodore O.
Really great atmosphere with top notch food and tea!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2021
Victoria N.
As always, service is superb and ambiance is superb. I bring all of my out-of-town guests to Polly Claire's. Food is always excellent and well presented. We were disappointed in the crab cakes which were very strong tasting which is why I only gave a 9 instead of a 10 in my rating.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 08, 2021
Beth H.
The good was delicious and beautifully presented. We also really enjoyed the tea. While our waitress was friendly, the service was very slow. We waited almost 10 minutes for her to come to the table after being seated and it was slow throughout our stay. Otherwise it was very nice.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2020
Janis A.
Wonderful as always. Thoroughly enjoyed my birthday celebration! Service was fantastic.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Sep 21, 2020
Laurie S.
What a lovely experience. The decor, the service, the setting, the food ...all were beyond my expectations. Hats on for this wonderful place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2020
Miriam T.
Katie was so attentive to our 7 year old birthday girl! thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2021
Tonia A.
We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to return.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Feb 19, 2022
Debbie W.
We have tried for two years to get there. Panademic slows us down and then other things. So we were thrilled to be able to come Fri for my cousin special birthday. The three of us cousins thoroughly enjoyed atmosphere, food, tea, service. Perfect. We decided to drop in gift shop. Now some disappointment. A lady was at register. I spoke. She grunted. We started looking around. She went to back. We never saw her again. My cousin was going to buy the City Scope magazine. We waited and waited. She never came back. At least we got a laugh because we said we could have taken every out of there and she would have never noticed

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 31, 2020
Connie S.
Great atmosphere. Beautiful Christmas decorations. Helpful server. A great yearly tradition.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2020
Jesse S.
We had a word experience, food was great!!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 09, 2021
Kim M.
Wow!! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is excellent. Thank you for a wonderful Mother’s Day experience. Our Server was so attentive and very kind. I will be back!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2021
Teresa B.
Very lovey Christmas Tea, as usual

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 09, 2021
Lisa W.
We had our first tea experience at Polly Claire's. Everything was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, the décor and ambience were fabulous. The tea house was feminine and sweet without being too overly girly. We've been to many tea houses over the years and Polly Claire's was definitely on par with some of our favorites! We are coming back again in a few days with friends and I can't wait!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2020
Janis A.
Excellent as always. The employees always make sure you’re well taken care of! See you again soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2021
Shirley T.
Polly Claire’s is always a wonderful experience. The atmosphere, staff, food and service are always top notch. Oh, and don’t forget the tea!

Overall: 6/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2021
Amanda H.
We have only been to Polly Claire’s twice. The first experience was amazing. It was last Summer, just as COVID restrictions were being lifted. Even though we didn’t have hats, my daughter and I enjoyed a full team room (tables spaced apart). This time, I tried to book online 3 times, called twice before Mother’s Day and for the weekend after, and it showed no availability. When I called, the person who returned my voicemail said those had been very busy weekends and was told the online reservation system would help me determine if vacancies were available. So I then made a reservation online for two weekends ahead. I checked back later, one day before the reservation to see if any other times were available (our plans that day had been changed) only to find that EVERY other time slot showed no availability. Going on the advice I had been given by the staff who returned my voicemail earlier, we decided to keep our original reservation and make arrangements to accommodate. When we arrived, the dining areas were almost completely vacant and remained that way for the entire meal. We were there for almost an hour and a half, I believe. We were also seated in a (darker) corner over an AC VENT, while much prettier, brighter seats next to sunny windows were available. That wasn’t a huge deal. We figured we were one of the first to arrive and that those other sunnier tables would soon be occupied, but during our whole meal, they remained empty as well as our dining room with the exception of one gentleman eating alone in the corner. The combination of the empty, silent dining area, darker corner and AC vent and two 8 year old girls just didn’t add up to an enjoyable experience. Everyone was very friendly, the food was timely and delicious. I just wonder why it was not possible to find a later available reservation online when on the day we were there, we only saw two other customers arrive during our meal, and also why we were seated in a dark corner… it was just odd.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2021
Josie W.
My sister and I both went for the first time and were SO pleased! It was absolutely beautiful, the tea was wonderful, food was delicious. I plan to bring my friends back. Thanks so much for offering a place like this in Chattanooga!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2021
Laura W.
Another enjoyable experience. Makes the drive from Murfreesboro so worth it. Katie took very good care of us. Miss the mimosas

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
May 21, 2020
Debra H.
Wonderful experience and great food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 19, 2020
Meary B.
We loved the history of Dent House. We loved the table setting and décor. We loved the British Royal family info as we ate our scones. We loved the tea served at William and Kate's wedding! We loved our food and presentation. We loved our waitress. Only improvement is make it clear that the pricing for the three tiered tea meal is not 32$ even for two people to share. Please explain its charged each per person. Needless to say I was shocked when I went to pay the bill. Other than that, it all in all was a nice experience. We loved getting our photo made with the Queen too!! Thank you!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 08, 2021
Tami P.
Wonderful girls day luncheon! Food was delicious, great service, we will be back soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2021
Sandy D.
Great experience!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 01, 2021
Karen M.
Polly Claire was excellent as always. My niece and I have enjoyed ourselves there many times. Everyone I've taken there has loved it. Service is fantastic and so is the food. I also appreciate the military discount I get there.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 30, 2020
Sharon B.
I loved it! So did my guest. We had the brunch and it was exquisite. I enjoy the groupings on the menu. I would like to have even more of them. Thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2020
Sandra W.
Excellent service. Quiche was dry but overall everything was great! I'll definately go back

Overall: 7/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 3/10
Apr 02, 2021
Ruth G.
My sister and I brought some of our granddaughters as a belated Christmas gift. The restaurant was nicely decorated and we enjoyed that. The tea was good too. However, the food was sub par. It was costly and disappointing. The crab cakes were very salty and couldn’t be finished. The tomato bisque was good but the quiche was dry snd tasteless. I didn’t finish it either. It was not a wonderful experience and I would not return. I didn’t say anything while there because I didn’t want the girls to know how I felt.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 14, 2020
MARY M.
Had a great time with friends, food was delicious. Royal wedding tea is full of aroma and flavor.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Aug 18, 2021
Kim P.
More carb free choices

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 04, 2021
Courtney K.
We had a great time. The afternoon tea food was delicious and the tea was even better. The house was beautiful. The hats were a fun thing for everyone to enjoy. I felt so fancy.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 18, 2021
Patty H.
This is the third time in a year and a half for my daughter and me to visit Polly Claire’s, and we had a very good time. We have been there once with just the two of us, once with four of us, and this time with six of us. MINUSES: The food is a bit pricey for what you get, but it is still one of our several favorite places for a special outing. Unfortunately, we can’t go very often. PLUSSES: We love the overall experience and the ambiance. Your servers have been wonderful: Polite, friendly, helpful, informative. We like the laid back atmosphere and the un-crowdedness. The best thing you have is the lobster bisque.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2021
Janis L.
What a beautiful day and amazing experience we all had at Polly Claire’s ! So much history and a rare jewel that Chattanoga has been gifted with! Lovely employee’s who cared and were extremely gracious on all levels! The tea , scones and the chicken salad were exceptional!! We cannot wait to come back and appreciated this extraordinary experience! Please everyone go and see for yourselves! What a blessing!

Overall: 6/10
Food: 2/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 3/10
Jun 18, 2020
Sheila B.
Food was gross

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 02, 2020
Kay B.
My daughter and I loved everything. Always ready to return.

Overall: 5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 4/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 4/10
Oct 27, 2020
Linda M.
This is my fourth visit. Very disappointed in service (one server at 1-3pm) and food (a tad leftover and/or left out from earlier in day). This was my guest’s first time to visit. I was embarrassed and I definitely over paid ($100).

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2022
Laura C.
Bethany was our server and she did an amazing job. They seemed to be short staffed but they didn’t effect the quality of service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2020
Tangi B.
Amazing experience and worth every penny

Overall: 5/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Dec 15, 2021
Martha K.
Two of us got the quiche and it was very over done. Only ate half of it. Waited a very long time for water to be refilled.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 13, 2020
Savannah C.
We always have the best experience!! From the amazing service to the wonderful food!! Everything is always top notch!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2021
Donna C.
Polly Claire's is a favorite. My friends and I celebrate Life there - birthdays, weddings, friendships, days that begin in "y" there. The experience of eating there with special ones is priceless!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Feb 09, 2022
Kim K.
Loved our time there but 30 min til ordering seemed excessive. Food was wonderful, a proper tea!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2020
Shelley I.
Very happy with the social distancing. I felt we were safe and we had a great experience.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 07, 2021
Jenny H.
Delicious food. I do wish I was able to customize which sandwiches I would like.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 06, 2020
Janis a.
Our visit was very enjoyable. These are hard times right now with Covid. I had no worries. We were spaced appropriately and the restaurant was prepared for our visit. The food and service were excellent! I’ll be back soon. The scones are irresistible!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2020
Tiffany M.
Always enjoy our experience at Polly Claire's!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 17, 2021
Christina H.
I would love to see more truly vegan recipes on the menu. The only option we had was a salad. Overall loved the experience. Thank you!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 09, 2020
Renee N.
You are all 10 +++ Thank you for such a delightful meal! Polly Claire's is a place where good food, atmosphere and service come together at the same time, same place! The food was delectable, the atmosphere so beautiful and relaxing. The service was gold star for excellence! Thank you so much!!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 20, 2022
Holly F.
The place was lovely. The fireplace was a really nice addition on a cold and windy day. The hats kept our 2 little girls entertained and we all enjoyed trying them on. The cost with only 2 Afternoon Teas and 1 extra scone was $100. We enjoyed it, but my enjoyment was dampened a bit by the bill.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2021
Susie H.
Very nice time with my mom, my friend and her mom. It was fun spending time together while enjoying such a special place! Food was yummy as always!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 04, 2021
Debra H.
Easy to make reservations online. Large menu selection and The best afternoon Tea!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2020
Kay A.
Our favorite tearoom in Chattanooga.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2021
Jillian S.
We had a wonderful time treating our young daughters to a fancy day out. It was a charming atmosphere and we can’t wait to return!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2021
Kim M.
The foods was excellent, especially the tomato basil soup. Love the decor! Always friendly, professional staff. It's always a treat to eat at PollyClaire's!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 3/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 08, 2021
Peggy C.
I always leave a 20% tip, but we were so totally ignored by our waitress that I only left 12%, and I seriously considered leaving even less.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2020
Alison S.
It was so fun! Everything was delicious!

Overall: 6/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 31, 2021
CAROLYN R.
Our reservation was for 1:30. Once being seated our server told us the restaurant would close promptly at 3:00. I noticed that around 2:50 when we were gathering us our things the server was quietly nudging other customers in the room to leave by 3:00. I thought all of this was inappropriate for this type of restaurant. Maybe a fast food place but not somewhere were the bill for 2 people was almost $100.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2021
Gloria S.
We love it !!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 16, 2021
Beverly S.
My friend and I used a school coupon for afternoon tea. We did not receive all of the "nibblers" which are listed as one of the courses on the menu. So basically we did not receive a fourth of the courses. I don't know if it was because we used a coupon or if it was an oversight or if they have changed their menu items.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2021
Martha P.
Excellent. Bringing another person for birthday on Tuesday Staff were so informative. My guest and I felt very special and ambiance was very pleasing.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 02, 2021
kimberly K.
Everything was amazing! The egg salad was a little bland but other than that the food, the service, and ambience was exceptional. I thought $32 seemed a little pricey for the tea sampler. But there was a lot that went into so much variety.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2020
Jeffrey K.
This place is a must! The experience is amazing, and the food and tea match the quality of service and experience!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2021
Pam V.
This was the first time back at Polly Claire’s after the Covid outbreak. It was so good to get back and everything about the experience was great!❤️

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2021
Exelia P.
All was good

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
May 13, 2020
Gina H.
Wonderful service. I'm a little confused why the waitress wears one glove but still uses that hand to bring and take things from table. That's no different than just not wearing a glove. Still has germs on gloves. Beautiful setting, delicious food and plan to come back next Mother's Day!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2020
Sarah K.
The only thing that brought our review down was that the restroom was unavailable/out of order. It was a little bit of an issue for us, but overall the experience was a delight! Melissa, our server, was so welcoming and helpful. The food and tea were excellent, and the decor was so charming. I would love to visit again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2020
Karen S.
Great food and service as usual. We love that place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2022
Joan R.
Wonderful tea room. Great food and atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2020
Sherry A.
Friends and I have always found Polly Claire's to be one of the very best restaurants for lunch in Chattanooga. After the shut down due to CoVid 19, this place is still the best! The food is always delicious and beautifully served. Our server, Melissa was kind, attentive, and prompt serving anything that we requested. The rooms at Polly Claire's, located in the historic the Dent House, are creative and charming. Their hot tea is perfectly steeped and served in lovely china teapots. This is a favorite place to meet friends and have special celebrations. We love being here!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 03, 2020
Debby V.
My daughter had a pleasant visit. Service was top notch, atmosphere was relaxing , and the decorations were beautiful!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 17, 2022
Karen M.
The food and service were as always excellent. We arrived 15 minutes early and were seated immediately. Almost everyone I've taken to Polly Claire's has loved it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2020
Tracie S.
We had a lovely time at Polly Claire's. The service was exceptional. Our server was very attentive and we loved that she was very informative on the way to do things, like breaking the scone, not cutting it. Everything was delicious. The only issue we had were we had quite a few things left off our afternoon tea tiers but it was quickly corrected. We will be back for sure!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 07, 2021
Rhonda W.
Honestly I must tell you the truth. I think the chicken croissant would be a little easier to eat if they could slice it put the chicken salad inside and slice the croissant into two pieces. It’s hard to cut it with a fork and eat it. And as far as the Tea ...$4.50 per person is a little bit extravagant...Two people should be able to share one pot for $4.50. But the atmosphere the servers are fantastic!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Apr 12, 2021
Katie G.
Too pricey for the amount of food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 31, 2020
Erica L.
Loved the entire experience!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2021
Roberta S.
Wonderful Afternoon Tea !! It is a very relaxing atmosphere !!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 02, 2021
Cari B.
My friend and I had a First Kids coupon that was a $20 valued savings off of the Afternoon Tea for two ($22 per person). Unfortunately they did not include many of the food items from the original tiered Afternoon Tea, hence the $20 savings ($10 per person). When the final bill arrived, it read $22 plus an additional $4.95 for tea per person, on both her bill and mine. I had to mention it to our server and when she returned all she said was, “ok, your bill was fixed”. Polly Claire’s is an experience I look forward to every time I visit. Although I was a bit disappointed on this particular visit, I have decided that it is best on future visits to dine without the use of coupons to receive the full experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2021
Darlene T.
I wish our server would have provided more details on history of location and on the practice/ritual of sharing afternoon tea would have liked more info on the food. Holiday decorations and the location are beautiful and food was very delicious!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2020
Kelli W.
We enjoyed our Colonial tea. Our service was excellent . Cranberry mimosas are excellent. We look forward to our next visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2021
Ginny Y.
Food is always excellent and the tea is delicious. The atmosphere is unlike any other food establishment and the staff are friendly and courteous. Glad to know the tea room is remaining open in the Dent house!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2020
Janet E.
The staff was very patient while we had a long leisurely lunch.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2021
LISA B.
This was our second visit to Polly Claire's. Excellent experience again. A++

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 07, 2020
Jo Ann H.
My friend and I had a great Mid-Summer Tea at Polly Claire's. As always, food and service was great. Our server was very good. Wonderful summer experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
May 12, 2020
Tami D.
It's very expensive, but well worth it for special occasions.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 19, 2020
Marcia H.
We are both in out 70’s and one of us walking with a cane and seated in very large heavy chairs. Hard to move them and hard to get out of them.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2021
Vikki S.
Fabulous

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 28, 2021
Bethany M.
This is such a special place and my daughter's and I loved every moment here!