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Gardens Cafe by Kathy G

4.3 (14 reviews)
ModerateCafes
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Classy
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Wooooow! I just had my wedding reception here last weekend, and it was perfection!!!!! I am speechless, to be honest. The food was delicious. Everyone was coming up to me and telling me how much they enjoyed their dinner, and also the charcuterie table that was set up. From the bread to the olives- phenomenal. The staff was the best as well!! They are the sweetest and most attentive. They were constantly making sure everyone was well taken care of. Tangi and Stephanie are two of the servers that were there for my special day and made sure everything went smoothly. Mr. Terry was the bartender and was making sure everyone topped off with their wine. It was all perfection! Tamara was my point of contact to set everything up. I am from California, so all this was planned through Email and phone calls and pictures, and it was all so seamless. Tamara even refered me to the DJ we used, Chris Amerson, and he's also a gem! He played the best music and is so kind. The venue itself is beautiful, even without any of the decorations. I am a florist so I know what I'm talking about. You will not be disappointed about having any event here. My day was perfection. Thank you for everything.

Rainbow trout
Virginia H.

I should have reviewed Kathy G long before this, my bad! I have only been here a few times over the course of years, but it's 5 stars every time. I don't know why we don't come more often, honestly the price is very reasonable for what you get! I guess with it being tucked away inside the Birmingham Botanical Garden, it just doesn't cross my mind as often as it should. The Birmingham Restaurant Week reminded me of this restaurant again this week, and so glad it did! We got two orders of their restaurant week menu of rainbow trout as well as their chicken salad and their soup and salad. Their soup and salad combo is only $6 and enough for a light lunch! Love it. Their rainbow trout was DELICIOUS. It's not on their regular menu....but I wish it is. I would definitely get it again. After you fill up on their delicious food, take a stroll through the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Garden. Two birds, one stone...hard to beat!

Reuben sandwich with fries-delicious
Aaron H.

I am surprised there aren't more reviews on here, but I am happy to give this place five stars. I came here for a work lunch a little over a week ago and everything was great:the food, service, and ambience. It's a little more on the fancy side for lunch, so expect nicer dishes and good table service-although you can still order burgers and fries:) We were seated promptly and after ordering our food, it came out quickly-within 10 minutes or less. Everything was cooked fresh and to my liking-I got the Reuben sandwich with fries-very tasty and the sauce that came with it was very good. The fries were warm and soft sprinkled with seasoning and small pieces of cheese. You have to walk a little ways back to find the place but there are signs everywhere so you can't miss it. Everyone was friendly and attentive and it is a small, yet cozy atmosphere. I will return sometime for lunch!

Kathy G catering my wedding reception
Ashley M.

I used the Gardens Cafe for my wedding reception venue along with Kathy G catering. They set up the cafe for my reception. Set up the food and kept it replinished. The food was expensive but priced about the same as other caterers.They were extremely willing to work with us on the taste preferences of our guests. A lot of the food is 'upscale eats' but they still had plenty for us to choose for our simpler palettes. The food was good for the most part, but didn't suit my husbands "Waffle House" tastebuds. (I know, I'm shaking my head too.) The spinach dip with gruyere cheese was by far THE best spinach dip I've ever had and they do serve it at the cafe so getcha some. The reason it's on my Top 100 Dishes to Try list: spinach dip with gruyere cheese List: The BEST spinach dip I've ever had.

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