My 2nd review, going back with high hopes. I've eaten their over 60 years, and while the renovations of the property are nice, the food at the restaurant is so very disappointing. Presentation and uniqueness is obviously important, but taste and quality is what I'm talking about. I think I posted before about my disappointment of the lack of continuity from the historical inn and fare, but this goes beyond it. I ate there the last two nights and have not had a meal, or even appetizer, I would suggest or have again. Even the old recipes from before have been tweaked and are not the same. One meal was the chicken fried steak that was grizzle and overdone throughout. The waitress took off 25%, but I couldn't eat it as you can see in my pic. I even picked up the meat, pulled it apart and showed her the sinewy connections of the grizzle. The next eve I tried the filet which was ok, but had a strange texture as can be seen in the pic. Then, the mushroom side looked like sperm with the most awful smell that made me nauseous. I could not eat it. I repeatedly try to support and eat there, but I am forever disappointed. I gave it 2 stars for my love of it as a wonderful memory and wanting it to be better. So sad for such a historical place. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Filet with odd texture and sperm mushrooms with awful aroma. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

Decided to take a day trip today to Salado, TX and visit The Stagecoach Inn. Salado is a small community primarily made up of small antique and craft shops. One of the reasons we chose Stagecoach was because my wife remembered going there as a child. The first thing we noticed when we walked into the restaurant was that we were the only people there that were under 50 years of age. My wife also mentioned that the decor has not changed since she was last there about 15 years ago. We sat down and the waitress was very friendly, she told us the menu for the day and we chose the chicken fried steak and fried catfish. The meals came with a shrimp cocktail, side salad, side of vegetables, twice baked potato and a dessert for about $19. Overall the food was not bad. Both of our main dishes we very good but the side dishes left something to be desired. I also felt like the price was much too high for an OK meal. It was great to bring back the memories for my wife but I don't think we will return. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

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A nice little rustic place thats nestled right off of Interstate 35..The staff was friendly and it was clean.. read more

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The reviews had me a bit skeptical of this place. I ate here with my grandfather while he was stopping in town for a little bit. The service is a little iffy -- we spent several minutes waiting to be seated when we arrived despite us being the only people in the restaurant. Once we were seated and ordered, it took about 20-25 minutes for our food to arrive at the table (I ordered the chicken fried steak, my grandfather the pork chop). Let me tell you that once we got our food it was obvious why it took that long. Everything was obviously homemade. The onion gravy was incredible, the mashed potatoes were buttered and seasoned to perfection, the green beans cooked to perfection. The chicken fried steak was tender, nice and hot, and full of flavor alongside the gravy (and it was HUGE!). The one complaint we had about the food was that the pork chop was on the salty side but that didn't take away from how tender, juicy, and well seasoned the meat was. For dessert, homemade monkey bread with pecans and vanilla ice cream. Just as good as the main course. When you eat here, bring company who is good to talk to because you will be waiting a bit. However, the food is easily the tastiest food in town, and some of the best food I've had in a while! read more

First, if you want to take advantage of the Prix Fixe, be aware you are going to pay the price of whatever entree you choose PLUS $14. My bill came to $32.48 and I drank only water. The restaurant is completely remodeled and is absolutely beautiful. Separated dining areas make for privacy. Each room is well appointed. I choose the Sunroom with an outdoor view, though there isn't much to see. Bar area is classy and would be a great place to meet up for cocktails. The entrees are limited to sandwiches, salads, and fried food. I was disappointed that the only "plate" items on the lunch were Chicken Fried Steak and Deep Fried Catfish. I opted for the Chicken Fried Steak which is way over battered. Yes, the batter is crispy, but there is too much of it and too little steak. Plus neither the batter nor the steak appeared to have any seasoning. The cream gravy is excellent with a hint of thyme. Accompanying mashed potatoes were to die for with plenty of butter whipped just right. Unfortunately the green beans were undercooked. As to the Prix Fixe items, I loved the Hushpuppies with whipped honey butter and Chicken Consomme served as an appetizer. For my first course, I chose Tomato Aspic which came with a side of spring greens topped with marinated onions and celery along with black olives in a Caesar-like dressing. Excellent! My dessert was the Stagecoach Strawberry Kiss - a baked meringue with fresh strawberries and a strawberry compote. Good flavor but the meringue was tough and soggy. I'd love to see this place thrive. While I appreciate sticking to a historic menu, there needs to be a better selection of entrée plates. Maybe to include a grilled fish, shrimp, or some sort of chicken and pasta dish. read more

Visited for the first time since their recent renovation. The re-do is very nice. Decor is tasteful yet honors the heritage of the place and maintains its atmosphere. I ordered their burger, with the "the works" added. Fried egg, avocado, grilled onions, etc. It was delicious, but too tall to bite, so I took out the egg and had it as a side dish. The fries were crispy, just like I asked. My wife had the eggs Benedict and said they were the best she had ever had, and that's saying a lot. Service was nice. Offered a selection of tables, we chose wisely. Our server was good, not stellar, but certainly didn't detract from our meal. The food came quickly and was piping hot. There were several bathrooms, all catering to any sex. Very clean and well stocked. All in all a very pleasant experience and I recommend it. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

YAYY the Stagecoach Inn is back open after an amazing renovation! Wow this place has taken on a whole new atmosphere - the last time I was here it was very 1970s. In 2018 the dining room is light, breezy, modern, cozy, and elegant with hints of the rustic atmosphere and history from a place that had been serving travelers since the 1860s. It's the little touches here that make the place - 200 year old pine floors from a derelict church in Indiana, rescued and repurposed here as dining tables. The art, the old 19th and early 20th century photographs of the Inn's owners - all of these carefully-curated pieces add up to a unique atmosphere that is romantic and charming without screaming "hey, were historic over here!!!!!" And then there's the food: It's ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and perfectly executed by a professional kitchen that knows what it's doing. Breads are baked by an artisan bakery in town, and everything is impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. We enjoyed the 1860s hushpuppies as our appetizer, which came with a cinnamon honey compound butter that I am stealing for my pancakes. Poblano corn chowder was delicious - creamy and crunchy with lots of roasted corn. So warning on a cold winter day. The SCI burger comes on a brioche bun with white cheddar and a delicious housemade tomato-red onion jam. DELICIOUS!! The SCI Club sandwich was big enough for 2, and came with a side of housemade potato chips. We will definitely come back to the Stagecoach Inn!! 5 historic stars read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Nice update - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

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We stopped by here for lunch and the food was amazing. I had the brown butter trout and the fish was on point. They even were accommodating of a slightly altered dessert as well. We got in right as they opened so we were seated right away. Service was good. The table looking outside was nice and also appropriately socially distanced. I'd come here again. read more

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Even with the new upgrades. Still doesn't meet the expectations of the hype. I would love to see this place really deliver as the competitors in Salado are so much better. Prices are "hotel" prices so locals might not opt to eat here. If you're going to charge "hotel" prices you'd better deliver the best make me come back food! Better than it was a year or so ago, but still a long way to go to make Stagecoach a must go for locals! read more

It was my first time at this restaurant. I had the roasted turkey and bacon sandwich ($18) It comes with an order of fries. The sandwich was tasty, but a bit pricey for the size and meal. Also tried the hush puppies ($6). I didn't like the flavor or the texture of them. read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The service was excellent. The food portions were plentiful and very tasty. The prices were very reasonable, not as high as I was expecting. The only thing that needed improvement is the air conditioner, the room was too warm. By the end of dinner we had to escape. I'd go back and request a different side of the restaurant. read more

The service was very good and friendly, the shotgun lunch items were slightly less good...good but not as good as the service. My wife and a lady friend of ours loved their half of a pimento cheese Sammy and a small greens salad...although they do need to offer more dressing choices...like blue cheese. My friend and I had the turkey half Sammy and agreed they were not the stars of the show.....two stars. All of these lunch specials came with a nice fresh small greens salads and chips. Three of us opted for a cup of coffee and we were happy with that selection...and we got plenty of refills...great service. read more

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We've driven by many times on 35 but finally had the chance to stop this weekend to get some takeout on our way to the lake. We ordered over the phone and walked around Main Street while we waited which was very cute (and everyone was wearing masks!). I ordered the shaved beef sandwich which was very good, the bread was really fresh and tasty. I would also recommend the pork belly Benedict, but unfortunately ours was missing the hollandaise sauce. Service was very friendly and I plan to go back after COVID to dine in. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Shaved beef sandwich with chips - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

We enjoyed our lunch. the lady at the front desk didn't seem to recall the charming portraits of the Van Bieber sisters which were previously in the lobby before the renovation. (odd for a place which has such rich history otherwise) The staff was nice and attentive. My husband had the chicken fried steak and found that it was more than he could eat but very good. I had the burger which was excellent. We miss the old menu recited by the servers, but the renovation is attractive. read more

This review is for the bar. We occasionally drive here because it's one of the few places you can go to for a cocktail on a Thursday afternoon and pretty much guarantee no one else will be there. So, my husband and I walk in, and we are the only customers there. We sat a minute chatting before the bartender came out. My husband ordered a margarita, and I asked the bartender if she could make a bijou. She didn't know what it was, so I walked her through it because it's super simple. I told her one part gin, one part sweet vermouth, and one quarter ounce green chartreuse. One. Quarter. She said no problem, but the chartreuse was in the back and she had to go find it. She comes back out several minutes later holding a dusty bottle and says, "My manager says it's going to be a $19 dollar cocktail. Chartreuse is REALLLLY expensive." I started laughing. My husband just waved and said go ahead and make it. But, seriously? There is a quarter ounce of chartreuse in the drink. A bottle of it, retail, not wholesale, is $50. Do you know how many quarter ounces are in one bottle? The answer is 100. That's one hell of a markup. Geez, it's liquor, not gold. Oh, and she also made it with plain old beefeater gin. Look, not even the swankiest cocktail bar in Austin charges $19 for a bijou. Perhaps the reason no one is ever at this bar is because they are so clueless? read more

"Who takes care of the caretaker's daughter while the caretaker's busy taking care"? vocals: Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer Who's taking care of the Old Stagecoach Inn/ Shady Villa Restaurant? The owner of this historic inn has a history of developing some very nice properties. Unfortunately when the owner is away the mice play. With plenty of advertisement the new mouse, or rat, managing this establishment is the Bunkhouse Group. We happened to dine mid-week and were escorted by the hostess to the filthy windows at the back of the room. What immediately came to my mind upon entering is that the "manager" of this old belle needs to get a window washer! The first thing you see as you walk in the room are the filthy windows. Not only are the windows in need of a major cleaning the window sill where we were sat had a dirty band-aid on it! Instead of sitting next to the windows, and the dirty bandage, we moved ourselves closer to the bar which was occupied by one other diner. Unfortunately I'm part of the 5% who doesn't appreciate a television in a bar but I tried to ignore it. Our server soon presented himself. He was very young and very professional. The type of person your grandmother would call a fine young man. Maybe he could be made the manager one day? The menu isn't elaborate or fancy but it's adequate and appropriate. Think typical southern cuisine. Our server recommended the pork chops which we both ordered along with hush puppies and fried green tomatoes. Everything was good and we both thought the pork chops were cooked to perfection. My lovely other half happens to be a pork chop aficionado! The hotel/ restaurant is a strange mix. You have a quaint historic restaurant building with decent food, a "mid-century" motor lodge extremely close to the interstate, a very unattractive temporary type structure acting as the lobby and one piss-poor manager running the show. It's all a game of chess and hopefully the owner will make the right moves. This old belle deserves it. read more

Fresh, fast, excellent ... highly recommend for the price and location. Chicken fried steak was wonderful

The thanksgiving Buffet was a complete joke. The food was tasteless and cold. We waited almost an hour to be seated. I felt bad for the hourly workers this is all bad management. One server proceeded to scrape all the plates off into a separate plate all of it done between me and my guest. It was disgusting. I didn't get my drink till the meal was almost over. Then I got 3. They didn't have enough serving utensils people we're picking up food with their hands. The mgmt needs to take a real hard look at all that went wrong for next holiday. And make some serious changes we were crowded inside in the reception area because there was no where to sit outside. I'm sorry we went. I won't be back ever sorry. read more

This was my first time dining at the Stagecoach Inn and I was deff excited to try it out. Many had told me how wonderful the food was and how they had been going since the 70's. I attended with a large party and luckily we had reservations because it was packed. It has nice wooden floors throughout the rooms and it is divided in sections as to keep the noise level down and it gives you a sense of privacy. I had looked at the menu online prior and was excited to try some of the dishes. I went with the prixe fixe because it offered an array of dishes. You start out first with 2 hush puppies with a honey butter. There was nothing spectacular about the hush puppies as some have raved prior. They were over crisped/fried with no seasoning other than the typical cornmeal taste. The honeybutter did help improve its quality but butter shouldn't have to do that. You get a small tea cup size of chicken consomme, which was tepid to the touch. Nothing about it stood out and I only sipped it twice. Yes sipped because according to the server it's not meant to eat with a spoon. That was followed by a seasonal fruit salad which consisted of cantaloupe, strawberries and grapes all drizzled with a light poppy seed yogurt dressing. The fruit was fresh and the dressing brought out the flavors of the fruit to the next level. Next came the main course of chicken fried Steak on a bed of mashed potatoes and fresh green beans smothered in white gravy. The green beans were savory and the mash was decent. Unfortunately the chicken fried Steak left a lot to be desired for it was overly salted. At first I thought it was the gravy so I moved that a side and it was still salty. Then I removed the crust and tried only the steak and it was still salty. Whomever prepared it, used so much salt it was impossible to eat. I thought it was me until I asked others at my table and concurred on their chicken fried steaks being extremely salted. When the server came by I mentioned that it was extremely salty and I could not eat it. She said she'd check with the kitchen. Mean while others had the primerib dinner which was tough to eat. That is disappointing for the price and because they show case it as a specialty. Others ordered the catfish and said it was very good. The deviled eggs are also a good appetizer to try. Another ordered the turkey dinner and said it was very dry and lacked flavor. My dinner came with a dessert and I ordered the brownie plate. I was hoping they could redeem themselves with that plate but to my avail it did not happen. The presentation was good, it had a large brownie on the bottom followed by 2 scoops of ice cream. One chocolate, one vanilla with a maraschino cherry and candied pecans. The brownie it self was really thin and over baked and that suppressed the flavor and borderlined on bitter. The ice cream was great and so were the candied pecans, so much they were the star of the dish. Our server came back and let the manager know about the chicken fried steaks. I was disappointed to discover that other patrons had complained about it and it was well known and they still served us sub par meals. The stars of the meal were the candied pecans and the seasonal fruit salad. Other than that the quality of the dishes is far from acceptable according to the prices charged. I can not recommend this restaurant at this point in time to anyone. Hopefully they can retrain the chefs and return to the high quality meals customers once had. read more

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I should have looked at the reviews of this restaurant before I booked it. I ordered the chicken which was a very small piece that had an odd flavor and was very over cooked, I had to wash it down with water. My wife ordered the pork tenderloin which was decent, but not for the price they charge. Lastly, I ordered a margarita that was $14. It wouldn't be an issue, but I saw our waitress make the drink with really bad tequila. Insanely overpriced for what it was. Do not come eat here. Poorly managed and the chef is terrible. read more

Stagecoach Inn used to have an exceptional, consistent kitchen with a great experience and lovely music. Gone are those days though. My family and I started with the traditional hush puppies that used to be served by the basket and all you can eat. They have changed the shape of the hush puppies from the fingerling shape to a spherical shape. They were completely burnt on the outside and gooey on the inside. They promised that the recipe didn't change and only the shape. While that may be true, the way they are being cooked is making them a disgusting, unappetizing mush. They also dusted them with sugar? I don't remember that part of the recipe whatsoever. After giving two a chance I gave up on them. Next came out the turkey dinner in a surprisingly quick fashion. The entire family ordered the turkey that used to be hand carved and only served on Sundays. We were very excited that they have now extended the turkey dinner to the daily menu and all ordered the plate. Consistency was not at all even an afterthought in plating these dishes. Some plates had hives pieces whereas others had tiny portions. One of the cups of cranberry sauce was half empty and a couple plates had cold stuffing. It also didn't have the same taste as it used to. It basically tasted like the turkey that they serve to elementary students prior Thanksgiving break- not good. I feel like I could've had a similar quality meal by buying a hungry man and saved quite a bit of money. We also shared the mashed potatoes and they had a sour flavor to them. In the past, we would've ordered strawberry kisses to finish off the meal but I couldn't handle ruining my childhood like that. The renovation of the building is very progressive. I enjoyed it aesthetically, but... is the Stagecoach Inn really that kind of place? The liberal in me appreciated the consideration that went into the design of the bathrooms but it really threw me for a loop to go back to the restrooms and see such a drastic change. I'm so sad to see such a cute, quaint little spot be turned into this "hip" joint which is obviously seeking a certain type of clientele from bigger cities. I wonder if the owners have considered that big city people can get this a dime a dozen in the cities. I wish them well, but after 31 years I need to find a new favorite restaurant now. read more

No increase to rating for the restaurant. However, the hotel Asst. Manager refunded the room charge. That was among many refunds we received due to multiple issues with the hotel. But that's another story... read more

Very disappointing service for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Their event planner did not respond to calls or emails, never did provide drink menu and pricing. They never called to confirm plans anytime the week prior to the event and when I called them I was told that the event planner was not in and could call me back the following week. When I told them my event was THAT NIGHT the person on the phone seemed surprised to hear they had an event booked that night. When we got there I learned that we were not in the room we had reserved (paid for) and the table setup was not at all what we had requested. In fact, they set up exactly OPPOSITE to what we had requested. I had asked how many servers we would have for our party and was told 2, plus an assistant as needed. We wound up with only a single server, and while she was very nice and tried very hard, one person was just not able to take care of a party our size. The manager on duty was very apologetic and did comp us a portion of the charges but the whole night that was supposed to be a celebration for family and bringing our families together was very stressful and, as the host, very embarrassing event. They need an event manager that cares about their job and their clients and has basic communication skills like returning calls and emails. read more

Ate at this restaurant yesterday. Ordered Bacon/fried green tomato sandwiches - horrific! Deviled eggs, terrible. Only thing positive I can say about this place is the courtesy of the waitress and their desserts were good. Our bill, pre tip, was $135. Ouch, for something we couldn't even eat. How they stay open is beyond me. We should have just pulled out our money and burned it at their front door. We are angry, as we are retired and feel as if we have been fleeced!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS RESTAURANT. read more

Inviting atmosphere and great drinks! We came into the lounge on a Saturday evening and enjoyed chatting with the bartender. We weren't that hungry, so we ended up splitting a burger with the works: Tasty! Yummy cocktails (loved the margarita; I think it was hibiscus?) and the fries were crispy & well-seasoned. We'll definitely remember to stop by for a full dinner the next time we drive through! Our only wish would have been for it to stay open later (closed around 9/9:30 pm, but to their credit, no one rushed us out). read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Burger with the works (fried onions & tomato jam on side) - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

Vast improvement of a well known historical landmark! $100 for fixed price menu for two with wine. Service was ok, not what you would expect for the price. Used fork was placed directly on the table between courses and the tab was brought before we finished our meal. Waiter was extremely pleasant, though. The seared salmon and blackened catfish were excellent. The consommé left much to be desired with floating raw minced scallions that I removed with a spoon so that I could drink it. But, the strawberry kiss dessert was fabulous! Despite the faults, I highly recommend as this will be an up and coming restaurant to watch develop as the hotel part of it is finished with renovations. I had a Pinot Blanc. Great beer and wine selections too! read more

Was rolling through town while on a road trip and had to jump in on this fun concept. I love the "surprise" of just taking a chance on something random with no real idea of what to expect. Worth a try if you have an adventurous bug in ya! read more

All in all, a really bad trip down memory lane. No longer has the old Stagecoach Inn charm. Printed menu, higher prices, sports bar in main dining room, shortcuts taken with food, the list is endless. The banana fritters are worse than ever and tough, I don't know anyone who enjoyed those. The dessert chosen was the famous, or in this case infamous, angel kiss. The meringue shell was so tough it couldn't be cut. There was a scoop of solidly frozen ice cream on top that was impervious to my spoon. Gone were the strawberries, replaced by four thin slices and a nasty strawberry liquid syrup, absorbing the syrup was crunbles of crushed grahm crackers posing as an awful deconstructed crust My guest and I were told the shells were so tough because they were made from dehydrated reconstituted egg whites. What??? We were supposed to let the ice cream melt to soften them. What??? I've always enjoyed the consume, the new version is served lukewarm and was disappointedly bland. The aspic has lost its spiciness and the size was reduced by half. Hush puppies. Travesty! Only two per customer and served with sweetened butter. I ordered some extra and asked for plain butter. They were good, even if I didn't get real butter. I won't be back. I have the original cookbook and will serve myself quality food prepared from it. read more

Gorgeous renovation with top-tier service and flavors. From the moment you walk into the cool, minimal-yet-down home lobby to the first bite of your ribeye, this place will put you at ease. The adorable hostess had us seated immediately (we don't usually sit at the bar, ever, but the chairs were so cool and the bartender so inviting we felt compelled!) and we were sipping rosé in no time. (Really great wine list!) We happened to run into the director of operations (who was impeccably dressed I might add) who took the time to ask how everything was. TL;DR: it was awesome. I cannot wait until they re-open the hotel portion so I can come and hang out for a solid week or so. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Ate the ribeye too fast to get a picture of the beautiful plating. So good! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

Beautifully restored, historic restaurant space. Food at lunch was delicious. Chicken friend steak and the quail & biscuits. Both tasted as nice as they looked on the plate. Young server was friendly and efficient. Will be back from Austin for dinner, soon! Town is super cute too. A great day trip. read more

Amazing lunch! So cute! Patio is dog friendly. Great food, superb wine list. Great service! We just had such a pleasant stop in this cute town! It is currently under construction. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Love this place - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

Check in was a little crazy waiting for someone to return to the office , then for the parking lot gate to be opened. Then a ride on a golf cart to the room with our luggage. I imagine if you need help with luggage at check out to call the office for a golf cart. The room is a little noisy like the walls were hollow or something. The cost of the room was inline with any other hotel. The beds are just ok and noisy but I definitely miss my memory foam & adjustable bed and think I'm really spoiled. read more

Stagecoach Restaurant - Toilet seat doesn't fit , really. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Salado, Texas

We were playing tourist in Salado on Mothers Day. This place had been on my list of "gotta try". There was a 30 minute wait for a table, but, that was ok. It gave me time to explore the building and grounds. This place was built in 1860 on a Tonkawa Indian Village site. All of the staff here were very friendly except for the young guys. They lacked in personality big time. One guy was even complaining that he was "doing the best that he could". Very unprofessional. The staff allowed me to walk around freely. I went upstairs to a large room with a beautiful fireplace at each end. I did a little ghost hunting up there while waiting on my table. No luck on the ghost, but, some of the staff swear they hear foot steps quite often. Once we were seated our waitress brought out the water jug (self serve) and read off the menu offerings. Yep, that's right. All old school here. No physical menu. The offerings for main courses were: turkey & dressing; lamb roast; prime rib. All with mashed potatoes and green beans. I went with the lamb and sidekick took the turkey. First things to come out were the white corn meal hushpuppies. They were just ok. Could have used some mustard for dipping. Next, the main courses come out. Man! For $21 you get your money's worth on portions. Sidekick's turkey included a whole leg and several slices of breast meat. Very moist and delish! My lamb roast was good. A bit over cooked and the gravy was a tad too sweet. Also the lamb didn't have that nice gamey taste that pairs well with the mint jelly. It was good, but, I've had much better. The mashed potatoes were dry. Very dry. But once I dipped them in the sweet lamb gravy it worked out. The green beans were not fresh at all and were very bland. A $21 dish that was more like a $13 dish. They also brought out some dinner rolls that looked like little penises! Seriously. No shit. Little penises. Check the picks. I would go back here for sure because I love old historical buildings and this place has some energy. I would love to spend more time on the second floor doing a little ghost hunting. The building and grounds are beautiful, and, if you are ever in Salado, this is a must. read more

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Came here recently for the first time since they reopened and it's definitely a fresh new look on their menu and interior. Absolutely love the re-design! I got the Seared Salmon with mashed potatoes instead of the jalapeño creamed corn and it was well cooked and very tasty. Didn't care much for the grilled escarole and cilantro tortilla salad was basically nothing but a small bite. The fish appeared to be just your basic Atlantic salmon(which all of these are farm raised not wild caught). The dessert I received for coming on my birthday was spectacular. Their version of a tiny Key lime pie. Wow. Small and perfect on the senses. Can't wait to go back to try the other options I was eyeing before they surprised me with that one. read more

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First time coming since it's reopened- great atmosphere, attentive server, food cooked to perfection, the grilled ribeye was the best I've tasted- wonderful peppery flavor. So glad we chose here to celebrate our anniversary! read more

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND STOP #5 Old rich people build homes in the hills of Salado and then move there to protect the history of the small town. Our hostess had to be at least 90 years old. Our waitress recited the menu to us, because in its 150+ years, the Stage Coach has never had a written menu. The history and vibe of the small town was fun. The food was pretty good too. Every meal comes with: salad, chicken broth, hush puppies, dinner rolls, fried bananas, and dessert. And I haven't even mentioned the entrees with their different sides. So, plan on loosening your belt, or wear pants with an elastic band. The Chicken Fried Steak was well battered and smothered in a gravy with presence. The BBQ was OK, but I knew it would be hard to get too excited after stuffing myself with BBQ all weekend. Our host ordered Beef Stroganoff. Since he moved to Salado just so that he could eat at Stage Coach Inn every day, I'm guessing I should probably order that next time. FINAL THOUGHTS: Stage Coach Inn is a nice stop on the way to Austin. The town is quaint, and the restaurant was a fun, and surprisingly tasty, experience. read more

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I haven't been back to the Stagecoach Inn in quite some time perhaps 15 or 16 years ago and the food was mediocre at best. This is not the stagecoach I remember. The menus much more straightforward, fresh and chef driven. This is the second time I've been in the past couple of weeks and we really enjoyed the cocktails the bartender Kayla has created. A very refreshing Lavender Lemondrop perfect for a warm summer day and the Sirenas Butterfly (which is a nice poolside drink) both are refreshing drinks that I would highly recommend. Plus I highly recommend Kayla's shaken Vodka martinis. She makes them with the perfect topping of ice crystals. Thank you for the great hospitality! The new and improved Stagecoach Inn is definitely worth the time for an enjoyable evening! read more

If you like a little Texas history to go along with your meal then you're in the right place. This is the oldest operating hotel in the state.Originally a stagecoach stop on the Chisholm trail, which ran through Salado, it is now much more than that. Totally renovated a few years ago, it now boasts a top notch restaurant, event hall and much more. Have eaten here twice and the food is consistently good. Nice bar and balcony also. Cool place to spend the weekend and enjoy all that Salado has to offer. read more

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WOW what an amazing restaurant. First time experience. Professional service and delicious menu! Love the historical history of this location. Thank you! Richard read more

We went to Stagecoach Inn for my birthday we looked it up and made reservations the menu looked great. so we got there for dinner first we order our drinks requested a lone star beer the waitress came back and they didn't have it so he requested a different beer they didn't have it so he ended up ordering something he really didn't like not much to choose from. Went on to order dinner the waitress came back no chicken but they had pork chops no one eats pork (8) so order mash potatoes and string beans all I can say everything was over salted we paid over $250.00 and all the manager offered was a free strawberry ice cream desert. The waitress was so embarrassed about the whole meal she stayed away offering no refills all I can say about June 19 my birthday I got to spend with family..... nothing to do with family the meal sucked read more