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You can always degust nicely cooked ribs, belly pork and seafood - a special offer of this bar. Select between indoor and outdoor seating. Most visitors indicate that the staff is gracious. The fine service is a big plus of Swamp Bar. Prices here are reported to be fair. You will appreciate the lovely decor and calm atmosphere of this place. But google users rated this spot and it didn't receive a high rating.
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Tameka Wilkerson
4 months ago on Google
Swamp Bar has the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The vibe is great, there is plenty of seating, and the inside DJ keeps the energy going. One suggestion: the front patio could really benefit from some music. Even a low-volume speaker tied into the DJ's system would help create the same experience outside without disturbing the neighborhood. The biggest challenge is parking. Street parking is risky, and several visitors have learned the hard way that tickets are easy to get. Save yourself the headache and use the parking garage across the street for about $4. It's worth it compared to a $25 parking ticket. Unfortunately, service was the weakest part of the experience. The staff appeared overworked, overwhelmed, and likely short-staffed. While that is understandable, the customer experience suffered. There was very little interaction from greeters, servers, or bartenders. Guests are instructed to wait to be seated, but there was little guidance, communication, or assistance. Long waits and a lack of acknowledgment made the visit frustrating. Food was mixed. The wings and fries were excellent—so good they disappeared before there was time to take a picture. The spring rolls, however, were under-seasoned, slightly overcooked, and only two come with an order, which felt disappointing for the price. The dipping sauces helped, but the filling could have used more flavor. The standout of the night was the Smash It cocktail. Made with Suntory Toki whiskey, basil, lemon, simple syrup, and an absinthe rinse, it was refreshing, balanced, and absolutely delicious. Easily the highlight of the visit. Would I return? Yes. But next time I'll go with adjusted expectations: eat beforehand, enjoy the atmosphere, grab a cocktail, and consider anything else a bonus. Pro Tips: Order the Smash It cocktail. The wings and fries are worth trying. Park in the garage across the street. Don't expect fast service during busy times. If you're hungry, have a snack before you arrive. Great atmosphere and cocktails, but service and parking keep it from reaching its full potential. With better staffing and a little more attention to guests, this place could easily be a 5-star experience. Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 5
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Megan Uptagrafft
5 months ago on Google
LOVE THIS BAR. You can't beat the happy hour specials. Food is also very good. The place gets busy very quickly so service can at sometimes be slower, but that's pretty understandable for the volume. The only thing that could be improved is the back outdoor host / waiting area. We went on a Wednesday before it was busy & were told to sit anywhere, but another server said we were supposed to be sat. Around 7:30 there were people standing everywhere waiting for tables - some people had actually checked in with a host while other people were at the bar and asking if they could have our table when we were done. It's a little confusing on what the process is & wasn't ideal to have people standing & surrounding us wherever they could stand / fit (also understandable since there is an actual bar back there so maybe there's no fix to that in that area). I still give a 5 star because it's one of my favorite spots - I know just to get there earlier for a better experience. Price per person: $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
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Isaac King
5 months ago on Google
So chill! Our server sam was so sweet and just a genuine good vibe along with our training server Shakira was so sweet! The cocktails were amazing! I got the spicy margarita and O-ren ishii's revenge and my brother got the kissing under the love lantern and both were fantastic. For food I got the Korean braised short rib with the wasabi mash potatoes and it may genuinely be the best thing I've ever put in my body. So much flavor and I didn't even have to touch it before it started to fall apart. It was that tender! My brother got the soup dumplings and destroyed it. The soup has so much flavor and you can taste all the ingredients in it. All the guests were in a great mood and genuinely enjoying themselves certainly including my brother and I. All in all this is probably going to be my new regular spot! 10/10 definitely recommend! Price per person: $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Price range per person
$20-$30
Address
2146 Monroe Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Features
Outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
Booking
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 5PM-12AM |
| MondayMon | Closed |
| TuesdayTue | Closed |
| WednesdayWed | 5PM-12AM |
| ThursdayThu | 5PM-12AM |
| FridayFri | 5PM-12AM |
| SaturdaySat | 5PM-12AM |
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