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Our Restaurant
The Garden Café is a 40-seat restaurant offering innovative American food in a stylish, yet casual setting. Guests may choose either the intimate dining room with its cozy fireplace, or our four season window-walled gazebo with broad views of the gardens. Complete with full bar service, the Gazebo can accommodate 40 and is perfect for family, business, and other group functions.
Restaurant Hours
- Monday - Thursday: see below
- Friday and Saturday Dinner: 5pm - 9pm
- Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Late arrival menu: see below
- Reservations suggested: Call (757) 787-8850
Upcoming Events
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Watch Chef Gary cooking up sea scallops
on the Hampton Roads Show
Our Weekly Specials
WEDNESDAYS
• • Create Your Own Pasta Night • •
5pm to 8:30pm. Create your own pasta dish! Includes salad, entrée and dessert. Every Wednesday. $10.00 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations suggested. See sample menu and check our monthly newsletter for more details.
THURSDAYS
• • Dinner & A Movie • •
Beginning in February. 5pm to 8:30pm. Reservations suggested. See our monthly newsletter for more details.
FRIDAYS
• • Attitude Adjustment • •
4pm to 7:30pm. Every second Friday through the end of May. Drink specials are great. Heavy hors D'oeuvres and appetizers are even better! Reservations strongly recommended. People are friendly the atmosphere is lively and welcoming and you can't beat a good place to relax after work. See our monthly newsletter for more details.
• • Small Plates Cuisine • •
5pm to 9pm. Every fourth Friday through the end of May. Our Small Plates Cuisine event presents a special variety of
appetizer sized dishes, delicious as well as creative in concept. Special bar pricing. See our monthly newsletter for more details.
SATURDAY
• • Join Us For Dinner • •
Come join us for dinner, 5pm to 9pm. See sample menu and check our monthly newsletter for more details.
SUNDAY
• • Join Us For Brunch • •
We offer exceptional food worthy of a destination restaurant. 10:30am to 1:30pm. See sample menu and check our monthly newsletter for more details.
Late Arrival Menu
By placing your menu order and giving us the approximate time of your arrival, your meal will be served to you in our restaurant.
Late Dining Menu Samples:
- Vegetable Omelet
- Chicken Breast Salad
- Steak Sandwich
- House Salad & Soup
- Shrimp & Pasta with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
The late night menu is available for guests arriving after 9:00pm who make their menu reservations at least 24 hours in advance.
Some notes about our service:
Periodically throughout the year we will host special events such as Just Lobster, Wine Flight Night, etc. Our monthly newsletter provides details. Please join us for these end of month "relaxers" with co-workers, friends, and family.
We look forward to your next visit!
