The Green Orchid by Michael's On East

Wonderful lunch! Plenty of healthy fresh choices. We’ll be back!

After going to the purple orchid exhibit at the Selby Gardens in downtown Sarasota, FL.
I was both inspired by beauty and starving!
I walked over to the Green Orchard restaurant which is on premises and was greeted by the friendly staff and seated under a beautiful shaded tree and garden. My server, Michael highly recommended the blackened redfish sandwich with rooftop veggies, grown on the premises. House made aioli, Remoulade & hand- cut fries. For dessert Michael recommended the caramel apple strudel cheesecake which is to die for! They have the cutest little blueberries on the outside that are glazed with an edible glitter which is so adorable! Check out my photos and definitely stop by here in the area! All the best to Michael and the whole team at the Green Orchard!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved having lunch here! Perfect spot for a ladies lunch or girlfriend get together. Coconut curry soup and garden salad was delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

It was pretty in there. Simple, clean. Food was tasty. Presentation was fun cuz it had a flower on our plates.

Parking: My friend and I enjoyed the Highway Men exhibit.. plus the garden shop, it was so hot that day. We didn't walk around outside in The Garden. But we have annual membership so we'll go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Focaccia Flat Bread Du Jour

I ordered their warm roasted chicken salad with basil. There was not one shred of basil on the salad. Additionally, at most the dressing was a tiny bit of olive oil drizzled on it, not a honey mustard dressing. It was tastless, and the portion was tiny, only appropriate for an appetizer. Very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great fresh food and great service from Michael, a great addition to Selby Gardens!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a Selby member...I love this place. I go to the gardens and have lunch here often. Nice to look out at the trees and herbs. Get the bacon and eggs! The chive oil is amazing. Diana and Rebecca are both wonderful! Be back soon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

10/10 - Absolutely loved every single item, from the old fashion and watermelon cosmo to the angel hair onion strings with homemade ketchup and lobster rolls. Will definitely be back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Rolls

Fantastic. Excellent menu We loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great tasty food and service. Never said No to any modifications we asked for.
A bit expensive though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love everything about this restaurant. The food is phenomenal and the portion sizes are perfect! My whole family loved eating Brunch here. Super fast service, beautiful vibes, and not to mention, it's fully solar powered! Bravo once again Selby ???☀️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Appetizer Deviled Eggs

culinary delight with standards as high as Walt Disney World's premium restaurants. What an experience. Thank you.
First let's start with location. This restaurant is at the Selby Garden. We moved to the area 4 years ago. After 1 visit to the Selby we became members. Adding this green restaurant to a place we already love was a great idea.
The atmosphere is very clean and decorated beautifully.
The service was top notch.
Tiziana was our server and she was incredible. She was knowledgeable and attentive. We never waited for anything.
Diana, one of the managers was a very gracious hostess at her restaurant. She was making sure all of us in the dining room were happy.
The watermelon martini is a perfect brunch drink. The flavor is not only amazing but there's a basil leaf and a slice of watermelon sitting on top so that in every sip you have the clean scent of basil and watermelon.
I had the bagel, lox and whitefish. I literally ate everything on my plate. The dill and chive cream cheese accompanying it all really makes this spread.
My husband had an omelette. He said it was the best he has had. He also ordered sausage that look freshly made.
For dessert we had the key lime tart. That dessert deserves an award. I dared my husband to ask me to lick the plate clean. Lol. It was that good and no I wouldn't but I thought about it.
I have to tell you the Green Orchid has high standards. Something I rarely see. This was such a great date day, Sunday brunch with my husband.
I told my husband and I'm telling you the restaurant is flawless in my opinion. We will be regulars.
Brunch, a birthday or a date this place will not disappoint.
The Parra's approve. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful addition to the Marie Selby Garden! Our server Diana was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the place is beautiful. The Green Orchid by Michael’s On East, is located within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, and is operated by renowned Sarasota restaurateurs Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini. This groundbreaking establishment marks a significant milestone as it operates entirely on solar power and is set to become the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just what a great dining experience should be. Welcoming service, beautiful interior offering highly professional food preparation and presentation that rivals in my opinion any other place in town. Job well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great menu selection and knowledge of menu as well. Very creative!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl, Marie's Crispy Goat Cheese Salad