Garten

We went on a Friday where they had DJ Crawdad's set up outside and it was a ski chalet theme. The DJ was absolutely amazing, keeping the vibe lively and perfectly matching the cozy ski chalet atmosphere.The food was exceptional! We enjoyed stuffed pretzels, scallops, chicken schnitzel sandwiches, and a fantastic Rueben. For dessert, the Dirt Moose was the perfect sweet treat to top it all off.The drinks were just as impressive. The buttered rum and espresso martinis were a highlight, warming us up in the best way. They even had fires set up for making s'mores, which added such a fun and nostalgic touch to the evening.Overall, this event was an amazing mix of great music, delicious food, and cozy winter vibes. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience this season! Highly recommended!

Something about this place seems special the moment you drive into the parking lot. I knew the connection with Preserve in Annapolis which is my second favorite restaurant in Maryland (Little Donna's is no 1). We had the scallops, the pickles, the mushroom cheesesteak and i couldn't pass on a Rueben, now forever known as The Rueben! I didn't know this could be elevated this high. It was perfect. It now sets the bar.I cant wait to come back - the menu is awesome. And i hear the gardens in back are amazing in the summer.

I love to come here for a solo dinner out! I bring my laptop and work while I...sip =) Recently, I sat at the bar with bartender, Spencer. With his recommendation, I ordered the Burrata (September's version with the crunched chili and mandarins). A Caesar Salad with Salmon, Floral Lemonade Nonalcoholic Mocktail and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. All was YUM.This time around, I learned that:On Friday nights at 6:30PM until 9:30PM there is a DJ and on Sunday mornings there is live jazz until 3:00PM.They add 4% "Labor of Love" fee that is added to their checks.

I love the open-air European and coastal vibe of the outdoor dining area. The food was well -seasoned, warm, and took a little while to come out but my family and I enjoyed the ambiance. We came around 530 pm mid-week, wanting to try something new and we were pleasantly surprised at this menu. The mushroom sandwich was a favorite and all the flavors overall were fresh and vibrant. Servers were attentive and checked in regularly. Will definitely be back here to try more.

Went there for a commemorative lunch honoring the birthday of our late "Memaw" ( great grandma ). Driven past this establishment numerous times but never stopped in. Having the lunch here was my nieces idea, she said she had been to Garten several times with T-Bear ( grandma ). Did not know what to expect that afternoon. Appearances are deceiving. Mildly campy ski chalet exterior with an inviting, well thought out cozy interior. Quite large dinning area not overly lit but still easy to read the menu. No wait for a table and pleased to see everyone dining had been seated with space between groups of diners, lending to a sense of privacy. Wait staff courteous and smartly exchanged pleasantries while passing out menus. You will appreciate the simplified menu. Ingredients are listed for each appetizer, entree, desert and drinks for those that suffer from allergies. Unable to finish generous sized appetizer before entrees arrived. Food was hot, smelled wonderful and tasted great. Again portions were generous so bring your appetite! I was really smitten by the fact I felt no compulsion to attempt to add any seasoning to my meal. Everything was spot on. My compliments to the chef and their staff. Finally want to mention that the wait staff serving us was attentive and polite without being "pushy" at all. We did not feel rushed, no, quite the opposite, we felt very relaxed at Garten. More lunches to follow....

Garten is falling short, even though This is a gem of a place in the middle of a neighborhood. Service was a bit of a miss this day. The grounds are beautifully done. Serval outdoor seating areas there's an outdoor space you can rent. Today we started with Smoked Salmon Potato PancakesChesapeake Smokehouse Salmon, Crispy Potato Cakes, Whipped Creme Fraiche, Dill. I had the braised pork belly with braised cabbage potato's with mustard glaze. The braised cabbage is really good but it's heavy on the sauce it's made with. The pan seared pork belly was tender and it comes in cubes which in my opinion needed a better crisp on the pork belly, and never needs to be doused in sauce, the beauty in pork belly shouldn't be hidden in sauce. but I still enjoyed it. My Husband ordered a sandwich Their Reuben special not only looked delicious but was yet again heavy handed on sauce in the sandwich . The marbled rye bread had a light toast to it and it was decent. No matter how often I try to order a cocktails lately They are a let down. I hope this changes. The drinks aren't cheap $15.00 and do not carry much on the delivery except they are pretty in appearance I ordered their special -The Garden PlotLove Grows Saison, 44 North Vodka, Lemon Infused Vermouth, Cucumber, Pineapple, Mint, Basil, Lemon. For $15 it tasted more like cucumber/lemon drink and not much of a vodka taste at all. I didn't order a second because it was not worth it. I'm finding Garten is falling short on the delivery of a cocktails lately. if a drink boasts both vermouth and vodka you should taste it, and I didn't. It was more like a mock-tail. Lately it's seeming that Garten is one of those places to stick with Wine or Beer only at least you know what you're getting. Overall it's a good experience and the Sunday jazz was enjoyable. But I will say skip the cocktails. To date only 1 time we ordered drinks that we could say the drinks we ordered were good. So skip the cocktails stick with beer or wine.

I have been to Garten twice and enjoyed it both times. There is just something about it that seems homey and cozy. You don't feel rushed at all. The food is above average. I love that they have some real veggie offerings. Service is solid. Drinks are pretty good.

The first thing you notice when you pull in is the art on the building and the quaint, welcoming feel of the place. There's live jazz music on Sunday that created a pleasant vibe.Got the Schnitzel Sandwich and the Spring Salad. Both were delicious and filling. I pair them with the Lambrusco Slushie, which you have to trybif you come.I get the impression that the Ice Cream Sandwich can rotate flavors, but man was this good!The bar only seats 4, but the bartender was sweet and attentive.This is definitely a spot I'd regularly come back to.

Finally made it here. Managed to snag a reservation on the fly. Parking is tight but they now have more parking down the road and a free shuttle (but tip the driver!) Taking the shuttle got us either free pretzels or dessert. We opted for the pretzel. So so good. The mustard and the beer cheese. The pretzel was soft but so good. The kid got a grilled cheese which looked really good. I got the brie-wich because I will never turn down brie, apples and fig jam. Hubby got the chicken schnitzel with jaeger sauce. I cleared my plate. Hubby loved his but it was a big serving. Jaeger sauce is a mushroom gravy situation. We skipped dessert but they sounded awesome. Really nice beer and wine lists. Super fancy looking cocktails. Walked thru the garden waiting on the shuttle and a nice woman showed my kid around. Even gave him a ripe tomato. Definitely going back. The outdoor area will be perfect in fall.

Consistently great experience. Recent surprise is their lunch specials of soup, salad and sandwich. Super fresh, unique choices, and reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and helpful. Excellent locally owned restaurant