Jim M.

Nestled in the Wave Hotel between the hip pool deck and the hotels Michelin recognized Nami restaurant is the Garni Cafe. Artfully decorated with a mix of bar, sports cafe, and not to be missed menu items like the Cheeseburger with truffle fries, pasta with spicey vodka sauce, and some of the best calamari we have ever had, anywhere. The bartenders are mixologist using their skills to develop the perfect cocktails. And if you are staying at the Wave do not miss the breakfast! Blueberry-lemon pancakes, and waffles that are like a shot of sunshine to your morning. The service and setting is a perfect compliment to Nami for the foodie in everyone.

Desi S.

The food here is fantastic. We've been here for both lunch and dinner, and have been equally impressed by the quality and service. Whether you come early or in the evening, the vibe is always comfortable. It's a combination of folks dressed nicely, and others dressed more casually, but it works! The vegetarian options are great, and my husband equally enjoyed his steak. Great lunch, brunch, or date night option!

Recently went here for dinner, sad to say it was the least memorable and most disappointing out of all the Tavistock group restaurants. Leans heavy on the "instagrammable" vibe to prop the entire place up. Price tag did not match the quality of the food at all. For example, $14 for *two* mediocre deviled eggs was absurd. The Herb Roasted Chicken had a very strong herb/seasoning that distorted the entire dish. Service was fine, but ambience felt very off for dinner. Bright lights and colors, sports playing on TVs all around the restaurant. It was just very strange & perhaps better suited to a breakfast or brunch, not dinner. Adjust your expectations, for us this was a miss.

Ruthy O.

I celebrated my birthday brunch at Garni Cafe located inside The Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, and what a great choice it was. From start to finish, the experience felt elevated and celebratory. We were attended by Rodrigo, who was absolutely pleasant, attentive, and full of great recommendations. His suggestion of the Croque Madame did not disappoint. It was soft, savory, and had just the right touch of sweetness. We also ordered the Garni Breakfast Sandwich and French toast to share. The breakfast sandwich is a classic at its core, but the bacon tomato marmalade sets it apart from your traditional breakfast sandwich. And the Dulce de Leche French Toast? Simply YUM. Rich, indulgent, and impossible to say no to along with bacon on the side. To top it all off, I was surprised with a glass of champagne to celebrate my birthday, which made the experience feel extra special and thoughtful. The interior of Garni Cafe is beautiful and modern, with views overlooking the hotel's garden and located right next to the pool, creating a relaxed ,upscale atmosphere. As one of the on-site restaurants at The Wave Hotel, it's a fantastic option whether you're visiting for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday highly recommend.

Kassie C.

This is my first visit to Garney mid morning for a work session. I was able to be seated at the bar with my laptop. The day I went there there was no music which was perfect because I had to take a meeting anyway so it's a great spot where you can not only find lounge seated areas to have privacy, but you can also enjoy an amazing breakfast because I came in the late morning. I was able to enjoy lunch. I tried their chicken meatballs, which was phenomenal. The seasoning was perfect and it also came with a piece of bread to dip all of the sauce. I also had a latte which was very strong, but I'm not complaining. The staff was super nice and I loved how the bartenders were able to hold a conversation. It is also just beautiful to look at there's plenty of lighting in the restaurant itself.

Veena R.

Always enjoy my time here. Good food, good drinks. Beautiful space. Service at the bar has been hit or miss sometimes in terms of attentiveness but I would not yet let it deter me from coming back. There is a peach drink with a foam on top - DO NOT drink this with a straw. Try the foam first. This last time I got truffle fries and the roast beet salad. I don't usually get beet salads but was interested in this one for some reason. I almost licked the bowl clean so yeah, try that! Go here solo, for a date night, or night out with friends

Tiffani A.

Garni Cafe inside of the Wave Hotel for Orlando's Magical Dining (or any day really) is a must try We started with the Crispy Calamari, and it was absolutely delicious; light, crispy, and seasoned just right. For my entrée, I had the Roasted Half Chicken, it was cooked to perfection! Super juicy and flavorful, plus it came with a fresh side salad and fries that tied everything together. My friend tried the Red Wine Braised Short Rib, which was tender and rich, served with smoky potatoes and veggies. The entrée portions were quite large, you could share if you wanted to and $40 for a 3 course meal here is such a great deal. Think comfort food with a nice twist. The Croissant Bread Pudding was the grand finale, it was absolutely divine! The rum anglaise gave it the perfect flavor. The atmosphere inside the Wave Hotel is beautiful, and the service from Juan matched the vibe. Definitely worth visiting for Magical Dining (through 9/30/25), but I'd come back any time for a delicious meal in Lake Nona!

Kelly W.

This was my first time at the Wave hotel and it did not disappoint! We had dinner and drinks at Garni Cafe for a girls night. It's beautifully decorated inside with moss and plants on the walls. It's definitely an Instagrammable restaurant. The menu had good variety and the prices were very reasonable. I got the penne ala vodka and it was delicious! My friend got the truffle fries and they looked amazing! So did the pimento grilled cheese! I'm glad I finally made it to check this place out, it's definitely somewhere i'd like to return to!

Athena A.

The ambience is very relaxing here. The music is on point with jazz and soft tones. Food is very delicious especially for breakfast. I definitely will come back again for the music and vibes.

Marc Aka Max H.

We ate here on four occasions during our stay at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Conveniently located on e second floor. It has seating outside on the pool deck as well as inside. Tables are set up in a spacious manner, with a decent amount of distance between them. Our breakfasts were well prepared with large sized portions of food. The coffee is strong and fresh. They also have 4 different freshly prepared juices with half of them more for health fanatics. Our server on several I. Asians was Juan. He is a gentleman, soft spoken and respectful, and efficient at bringing orders and monitoring their progress in the kitchen. He makes sure you are happy with your food, and that it was prepared exactly as you wanted it to be. The general manager of the restaurant is quite attentive and customer oriented. He is on site for the entire morning and afternoon. He makes his visits at all tables to ensure customer satisfaction. Opening at 6 am and closing at 3 pm. The fish - Bronzino and salmon - were both delicious as was the chicken pallard. French fries, if ordered well done, are a very tasty. The weekends offer a special brunch menu. It appears that GARNI attracts a local clientele as well as hotel guests. This it can get a bit crowded at peak dining times on Saturday or Sunday. They also had while we visited, a woman playing the violin. Frankly, it was a bit too loud and screeching for my tastes and did not drown out the noise from the tables. But it was a nice tough. See my pictures for insights into food and environment. .

Angel N.

Very Inviting and unique brunch. Classy, live violinist and rooftop pool. Service from Carola was amazing. Would recommend however, very pricey.

Theresa L.

All the other restaurants in the wave hotel is excellent and was excited to try this new place that had recently replaced haven. We went for dinner, the place is decorated nice, it is French inspired. Menu looks good, we started with the bread (pop over), it's good! Escargot, it's ok, it's not chewy so that's the good part but I felt it was very oily and was very salty. Third item we got was the deviled eggs, they were good but nothing special. For the entree my husband got the gnocchi and he enjoyed it. I got the duck confit, duck was cooked well but the meat on the side was fatty and with the beans it was over powering. Service was good. It was relatively empty when we went and a large party came in and they sat them right next to us which was then really loud. I would go back and give it another try for sure, maybe it was an off night.

We visited Garni three times during our two-day stay--breakfast twice and room service for dinner--and truly enjoyed everything. First, the space is beautiful. The decor is so thoughtful and trendy: marble tables, terrazzo bar tops, gold accents, greenery everywhere, and even pillows along the backrests. Every detail felt intentional and made dining inside the restaurant a really lovely experience. Over our visits we tried quite a bit. The Eggs Benedict was excellent--the hollandaise had a nice touch of lemon, and the creamy garlic spinach on a biscuit was flavorful and a fun twist. The French toast was wonderful, especially with the dulce de leche vanilla whipped cream (though I could have skipped the candied hazelnuts). My daughter had the waffle both mornings--perfectly crispy and delicious each time, and we added fresh strawberries. We also tried the Garni Breakfast Sandwich (everything-spiced brioche, egg, smoked gouda, bacon, charred scallion aioli, bacon tomato marmalade). I can see why it's a favorite--our server even recommended it--but the tomato bacon jam made it a bit messy for me personally. Still very tasty. For dinner via room service, I had the hummus & pita appetizer and the roasted beet salad, and my daughter had the fried chicken sandwich. Everything traveled well and was delicious. For the drive home we grabbed the Açaí Berry Bowl to go with homemade granola, Greek yogurt, coconut, banana chips, and fresh berries--too good to pass up and it didn't disappoint. To drink I had drip coffee, a macchiato, a vanilla latte, and a fresh juice. I actually ordered the Drop the Beat but I think I received the Blissed Out instead--pineapple, apple, lemon, spinach, blue spirulina--but it was delicious so maybe it was meant to be. Overall, a really great experience. Beautiful space, thoughtful menu, and consistently good food. We'd absolutely go back.