Garden Café
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ; Light fare served between 10 and 11 a.m. and 3 and 4 p.m.; some evening hours - see hours/admission
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Located in the E. Claiborne Robins Visitors Center, the Garden Café offers a range of items and pricing. Self-service with indoor and outdoor seating, the Garden Café is a great place to eat while visiting the Garden or just dropping in for lunch. The Garden Café features a salad bar and also serves soups, sandwiches, entree specials and desserts.
Tea House
Open daily; 11:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m.;
some evening hours - see hours/admission
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The Tea House is a full service restaurant facility, open to members and paid visitors for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (closed some dates in January and February). Visitors dining at the Tea House must pay admission to enter the Garden. There is no admission fee for Garden members. To check availability or to make a reservation, call (804) 262-9887, ext. 399. The Tea House also serves holiday dinners during GardenFest of Lights.
The Robins Tea House transforms lunch at the Garden into a relaxed and memorable dining experience. Enjoy the freshest of ingredients prepared on-site. Large windows provide panoramic views of the lake and gardens as you enjoy your meal. The Tea House serves soups, salads, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.
If you're looking for a special gift for a friend (or for yourself!) don't miss the Garden Shop. With a vast array of merchandise relating to gardening and nature, the shop offers items from the practical to the whimsical. Items include gardening books, tools, stationery, containers, vases, garden ornaments, household decorative items and special gifts for children. Members receive 10% off purchases in the Garden Shop. To learn more about membership,