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Tam's Backstage

251 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040
678-455-8310
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Ranked #21 of 116 restaurants in Cumming
Price range: $10 - $15
Dining options: Reservations
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Gainesville, Georgia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We just had our first experience, after living here for six years, at Tam's Backstage. It was wonderful! We both had the special, stuffed flounder, along with freshly steamed vegetables, and a bottle of very good wine! It was just terrific and we can't wait to go back. It was quiet and the service was good, though not speedy, which... More

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Cumming, Georgia
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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We've been to Tam's several times and have loved it each time. My son has taken his gf there several times for special date nights and they too have found the service, menu & ambiance to be what you'd expect in a find dining restaurant. Only issue we've had was when intermission occurs at the playhouse upstairs and the patrons... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

So disappointed used to be one of my favorite spots to have dinner with friends. You can no longer dine without reservations and major attitude. The standards for food and service have nose dived. I will take my business elsewhere. Such a shame, we used to go there on a regular basis.

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Buford, Georgia
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11 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We like to have dinner here before Cumming Playhouse performances. They have wonderful reasonally price specialty martinis and a full bar. They have delicious warm bread. I love their chicken tortilla soup. Las time I was there i had baked salmon that was perfectly cooked. My husband had jumbo fried shrimp that were also very good. Keep in mind the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

My family meets here quite often to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. My brother discovered this place in town by accident, and we fell in love with Tam's and have been coming here ever since. I think the She Crab soup is the best bisque I have ever tasted. They bring you out warm crunchy on the outside, soft inside... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Always good food and spirits. The Cumming Playhous is right upstairs so you can make a night of it. Upscale dining at mid range prices. I don't know how the can do it, but trust me, this is a cut above.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

This was horrible. The food was cold and service was bad. It was as if asking for more water was too much trouble. Met the owner, he was arrogant. Run run. Food was boring,

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Atlanta, Georgia
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38 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

The food is always very good but service is spotty. The staff have very different skill levels when we visited our waitress was terrible! She did not communicate well and a special request was an ordeal. It was really only a simple substitution due to an allergy. She didn't understand although I had called in advance to make sure it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

I eat here on a regular basis. The food is usually great today it was outstanding. I ordered something new, as I usually get a salad with grilled chicken ( i love the Italian Feta Dressing). Today the Chicken Marsala was outstanding. I had a garden salad, a drink and before tip it was less than $15. Great value for... More

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Cumming, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

I met a friend here for lunch one afternoon (my first time) and I have to say that I was very pleased with the food, atmosphere and service. I had not even heard of ti before and I have to say that I am shocked. A restaurant this good should be the talk of the town (at least one as... More

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