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Dining & Catering at the Garden
Meals are not allowed to be brought into the Garden. Snacks are permitted; however, we ask guests to please eat at tables in the Children's Garden.
There are a couple of reasons for this: the Garden has a contract with on-site caterer Meriwether Godsey; also there are often issues related to picnicking and trash. Read more: Garden's Guidelines for a Great Visit.
There are a number of excellent choices for your dining pleasure; please see below.
Meriwether Godsey provides all food service at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and is the exclusive on-site caterer for all events. Contact information:
Meriwether Godsey at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 262-9887, ext. 352/226
Susan V. Hicklin, General Manager
Garden Cafe
A casual self-service style cafe in the Visitors Center. Prices range $5 - $10. Garden admission not required.
SEE THE MENU.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Light Fare: 10 - 11 a.m.; 3 - 4 p.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Special evening hours: Tuesday evenings during Families After 5 (June, July & August); nightly during GardenFest of Lights.
Robins Tea House
Restaurant dining in a beautiful setting overlooking the Garden.
Prices range $8 - 15.
Garden admission or membership is required to dine at the Tea House.
SEE THE LUNCH MENU
See the GardenFest of Lights holiday dinner menu.
Open daily for lunch, February - December
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Special evening hours: Thursday evenings during Flowers After 5 (June, July & August); nightly during GardenFest of Lights through early January.
Tea House lunch reservations: (804) 262-9887, x 399
Tea House special event reservations: (804) 262-9887, x 329
Catering
Meriwether Godsey is the exclusive caterer for the Garden.
Use the Catering Guide for menus & pricing for Facility Rental Events including weddings, corporate meetings, private events and holiday parties.
The Celebrations Package is perfect for showers, bridesmaid luncheons and day-after wedding brunches.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a certified Virginia Green Attraction.
Group Dining
The Perfect Choice for Groups of 15 or More
Semi-private dining includes admission, meals, taxes & gratuity
(804) 262-9887, ext. 322
During GardenFest of Lights (804) 262-9887, ext. 345 or 224
Concessions
Meriwether Godsey provides
a la carte dining for all Garden special events, including Groovin' in the Garden, Mother's Day, Easter Weekend, Father's Day , Rose Fest and more.
