“ A lot of places say "home cooking" but at this place it's actually true. Everything was delicious! I wish we lived closer! ”

“ This place was recommended by our Airbnb and did not disappoint. It's in a quaint old house with a charming country atmosphere. Our server was perfect and the food so fresh and tasty. This is authentic Southern comfort food. The bread pudding is the best I've ever had. ”

“ So I had to be in Perry to give a friend a ride to the DMV to renew his license and decided to get a good dinner. I thus looked around and foudn The Swanson. I figured that a somewhat gourmet southern cuisine would be worth a try, and so I went there for lunch with my friend. Came in and was not disappointed. There was a special Christmas cocktail available, the Misteltoe Mule, which was a mule, but with Maker's Mark as the spirit, together with lemon and cranberry juice alongside the ginger beer. It was an excellent combination, and was quite tasty. For the entrée, I went with the chicken fried steak (or country fried steak, as I believe it's called on the menu). I did not regret it. Chicken fried steak can be rather basic, but for this order, the breading was extremely tasty, and not just your standard, fried saltiness. Likewise, the meat was quality, and the white gravy just perfect. But the best part was the sides. An entrée comes with two sides, and I opted for collards and green beans. The green beans were tasty and buttery, but they didn't go with too much butter, which southern cuisine places can sometimes do, so I got a tasty, buttery order of green beans that was just right. But the collards. Oh, man, the collards. You could taste the pork, but ther pork did not overwhelm. I asked what pork they used, and the server told me that they used ham hocks and andouille--and that combo gives a wonderful smokey, porky flavor that complements the deep, tasty flavor of the greens just right. I didnt' eat for the rest of the day, so great were the portions, and I also appreciate how tasty it was. The staf was pleasant and friendly. If you're ever in Perry and can spare a bit of time to go downtown, I highly recommend The Swanson. ”

“ While in town for a dog show ate here a bunch Great home food wonderful staff Like eating at home ”

“ Wish I lived in town because this would become my new to go spot. The menu is filled with down home comfort food and portions are plentiful! Loved the decor and the server was very attentive. Highly recommend for date night, dessert & coffee or group dinners. ”

“ I kind of stumbled upon The Swanson: I was looking for some country cooking and expected, at best, to find a small-town diner or cafeteria type place. When Google showed The Swanson as "Southern food" I thought, "ok, that should do". Boy, was I in for a very nice surprise: The Swanson it turned out is a local landmark located in a beautiful old house downtown--even has the interior ceilings painted "haint blue". The Swanson is pure Southern charm. My waitress, I forget her name, but she was super-sweet and very prompt. The menu is one of Southern classics like fried chicken, meatloaf, and chicken-fried steak. The real stand-out however was the very vast array of sides, including not just your typical mac'n'cheese and collard greens but a squash casserole and rutabagas . . . when have you ever even seen rutabagas on a modern restaurant menu?! Well, they sure do have them here! And I ordered their chicken and dumplings with the aforementioned rutabagas and squash casserole--all items were outstanding, simply outstanding. The boiled the rutabagas and they were perfectly soft and tender. Everything was just as you would hope for it to be if you're hoping for a time-tested Southern dining experience grounded in small-town charm and earnest, farm-fresh, ingredients. ”

“ What a great dining experience when visiting Perry. I was planning on going somewhere else but a local said they only at here and we had to try it! This is "stick to your ribs" food so get ready. Country fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes with gravy ... couldn't finish it all but I tried. Flavorful, homemade dish. Appetizer sampler - pimento and cracker made the dish worthwhile! Deviled egg and fried green tomatoes were okay but the dip was divine. ”

“ I'm starting this review with our waitress, Emily. She is the best waitress in the world. Then the pimento cheese. The atmosphere has the southern charm us out of towners love. The little biscuits: straight from heaven Collard Green Soup: best thing I've eaten in a LONG time. Chicken fried chicken: juicy, not too much breading! White gravy is amazing. Catfish: two thumbs up on the catfish! ”

“ Excellent food! Awesome service. The Swanson well exceeded our expectations! My wife and I were exploring downtown Perry and walked by The Swanson at just about lunchtime. The smell was so tantalizing! It drew us in like a Siren drawing in a sailor! We couldn't resist. She had the fried chicken, which she rated a 9/10. I had the chicken salad sandwich - also very good. Angel couldn't have been better - friendly and helpful. Our stop into The Swanson was great! We'll be back! ”