a plate of food on a table
Strawberry coconut cake
Beautiful garden nearby, delicious sandwiches
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two plates of food on a table
Sangria
Garden Bistro entrance
View from the patio
The outside seating at Garden Bistro is in the shade under the back decking on the lake side of the building.
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Wall decoration
outside
$4 Sangria on Saturdays
Entrance to the garden
ramen and noodles
outside
Watermelon salad
Wine selection
Portobello Parker Sandwich, Sangria
Dessert selection
Ham & Cheese Gibson with potato salad
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Lemon raspberry cake
Kris J.
Feb 19, 2025
Every few months I stop by for lunch or brunch on Sunday. Their prices are very affordable and the food is always delicious. I would recommend trying some of their desserts as they are made on site. If you choose to sit outside, you get to enjoy the views of Lake mirror. I have never been disappointed in the service I've received the staff is always attentive, but not overbearing. I would highly recommend Garden bistro.
Read MoreDena B.
Jan 16, 2025
Small cafe near the lake. Offers outdoor seating. The service is good, the food is very average.
Read MoreKrista H.
Dec 29, 2024
We adore this place! It's our go to place whenever we are in town. It has great views, excellent food and wonderful service. What more do you want. I actually crave the Portabella Parker sandwich. And what can be better than sipping on a sangria while overlooking a lake. They even have homemade desserts. We bring all our friends & family here. You will not be disappointed. It is a true gem & we are so glad we found it.
Read MoreTony W.
Mar 8, 2024
Out on a day date with my wife and we came across this place because of Yelp. What a great little gem of a place this is. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. If you get a chance you would do good to give them a try
Read MoreCyle R.
Nov 19, 2023
Smoked Salmon BLT is the way to go if you stop by! Sitting outside is nice especially when the weather is good.Prices are fairService is always good and people are always ready to greet you with a smile when you come in!
Read MoreMartin N.
Aug 27, 2022
Love this place! We walked around Lake Mirror and the beautiful Hollis Garden then stop by Garden Bistro for lunch. It is in a prime location!Initially, we were planning to sit outside on a covered patio. But the Floridian Sun in August convinced us to sit inside. Wife ordered a Ham and Cheese Gibson - ham, cheddar cheese, Cole slaw, and a light Russian dressing with a potato salad as the side. According to her, the sandwich was pressed to perfection using a Panini Press and the potato salad works well for a satisfying lunch!For myself, I have a lobster salad on a mixed green. The vegetables were fresh with a toasted bread and you can taste the lobster flavor on every bite. The potato salad made this a fulfilling lunch. The best part is their pink lemonade. So refreshing and delightful!The Chocolate cakes, and Lemon cake on the cake stand look so inviting but we don't have room for dessert! This is cute café right by the lake, beautiful garden, and a family park. The food is excellent, the staff friendly and the price reasonable.
Read MoreRaquel S.
Jun 29, 2023
Cute cafe with a nice lake view and next to Hollis Park that has a beautiful garden and a kids park right next to it. Not a lot of healthy options for brunch. I got a quiche and it was good but I wanted something healthier. The service was good.
Read MoreVarrick N.
Oct 1, 2023
Recommended for clever takes on classic salads and sandwiches. It's a very attractive spot to lunch, with seating inside (12?) & outside (14?). This is a popular lunch spot, a short 5-minute walk from much of downtown or from the library / history center & art museum area around Lake Morton.I lunched 9/21/23. It was busy, or nearly so, I took my sandwich back to work.I had a turkey Beulah sandwich, sliced deli turkey on good bread, and a nice sandwich, with a good bite from the breadThe side salad was tabbouleh, and it was quite good, could maybe use a little more lemon but enjoyable.
Read MoreAnisa S.
Apr 26, 2023
It was my first time at garden bistro and it will definitely be my last unless they change their menu.. how is there only 4 items and only 1 burger option And then they ran out of beef for the burger.. Their chicken sandwich isn't any better tbh.. it's 2 chicken breast on a bun and called a chicken burger.. No seasoning and do not get the tabouli because it's not good, not authentic, and has no business being in that menu. Also they do not offer fries either.. The service was okay.. nothing memorable and the only thing nice about the whole place is the garden.
Read MoreMonika S.
Dec 4, 2021
Love this place! Treated my folks to a delicious lunch overlooking the lake, then took a walk though beautiful Hollis Garden. Sitting outside the last week of October was so pleasant, and the food was fantastic! I highly recommend the Magnolia Mirror.Don't get chips--instead go for their potato salad. My husband had the ham and cheese --and it was good. Also enjoyed the unsweetened iced tea. Lastly, the service was friendly and relaxed even though they were busy. Really appreciated the friendly laidback vibe of this place.
Read MoreRated: 3.6 (466 reviews) · $$
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