Putting piano music on repeat and trying to "upscale" the atmosphere doesn't make up for subpar carnival food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Peter Cordero
I enjoyed the café experience. The food, service, and atmosphere of Longwood made the entire night perfect. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to have a quick bite to eat while taking in the views of Longwood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EileenS
Ryan made the evening very pleasant, with detailed knowledge of all menu items, wines, etc. Excellent service. Food on the winter holiday menu was a hit: soups, cheese board, salads, porterhouse for 2, sorbet dessert. The dining room is attractive and spacious, the tables well set. The chairs and banquette are comfortable.
Michael
This is a phenomenal place to eat. It is on the pricey side, but I promise that the food is good enough to justify eating here at least once during your visit to Longwood Gardens. You also can get a 10% membership discount as well, so keep that in mind. The decor is fancy, the waitstaff is friendly and helpful, and the kitchen staff is very good at what they do. Every order comes out spot on to my expectations. I recommend coming here around Christmas time as some of their best food is available at that time. The Pumpkin Apple Bisque is delicious, and the Creekshow Farms Filet Mignon steals the show. Definitely place a reservation or you will likely not get in.
This is a phenomenal place to eat. It is on the pricey side, but I promise that the food is good enough to justify eating here at least once during your visit to Longwood Gardens. You also can get a 10% membership discount as well, so keep that in mind. The decor is fancy, the waitstaff is friendly and helpful, and the kitchen staff is very good at what they do. Every order comes out spot on to my expectations. I recommend coming here around Christmas time as some of their best food is available at that time. The Pumpkin Apple Bisque is delicious, and the Creekshow Farms Filet Mignon steals the show. Definitely place a reservation or you will likely not get in.
JasonK
The food and service were excellent. The presentation of the food is 1st class. The dining room is simple and the views are obstructed by a tent that surrounds the main dining room to create outdoor seating. The meal was spendy but the quality of the food was commensurate with the price point. Drinks were excellent as well. We had a very nice meal.
The two foreign hostesses were unprofessional, cold and not at all welcoming or engaging. Unfortunately it colors the whole experience right from the start when you are not greeted with courtesy and basic respect. Our server Ryan was a gem and the food was terrific as always. Please address the poor hospitality with the hosts as this is not reflective of your standards.
CinMangeur
Extraordinary meal! Once again, the food and service were top-notch. The holiday menu featured sophisticated twists on vintage dishes that evoked childhood memories but on a whole new level. Many thanks to Greg for the welcome, Mindy for great service and the kitchen for flawless execution. What a fantastic experience!!
DavidT
Last weekend of the Christmas lights but there was a snow/ice storm so the crowd was way down. The restaurant is fabulous and then one gets to walk the gardens afterwards. Umbrellas made it a pleasant experience. Food and service great at 1906, so creative.
Suria
Eaten here many times before but this visit a few days ago was not as good as any previous visits. I'm sorry to say I think it had a lot to do with the service We reserved a table for this birthday celebration in November There was a snow/rain storm this day/night so many reservations were canceled and restaurant was not fully booked and allowed walkins People came in after us and got their drinks and orders in before us. I am not sure how to explain it but we all felt a certain way about our server as soon as she approached us she wasn't very friendly towards us although we saw her spending time talking to other tables,. The food was very good as usual. Always had nice celebration experiences at this restaurant before but I suppose it was our servers personalities that made made the dining experience seem even more special in the past. Finally, due to appetizers and drinks , I left about 90 percent of my entree to take home. A container was put in a paper bag but before we could get out of the Gardens, the bag was rain soaked and broke and the container lid came off. It all fell to the ground. Hopefully some squirrels enjoyed my $38 uneaten scallop entree the next day. Was it the plastic bag bad that took my dinner from me? I think the restaurant should have been more thoughtful about that.
We appreciated having an exceptional food option on site following our Longwood tour. We sat outside (January) 4:30pm on the enclosed and heated wrap around porch, far left all the way back, a corner table. It felt private and exclusive. The rain on the porch covering was the loudest of all noises. Our server Tara knew the menu and was helpful with our selections. Everything was spot on in timing, her service, the food and beverage deliveries, etc. The food was outstanding, as expected. We will return and look forward to a summer experience to really enjoy the porch view of the surroundings.
BeverlyF
We arrived at 1901 about 20 minutes early. I went to check in, expecting to have to wait for a table, but they were able to seat us immediately. That was wonderful! The service was great and the food was delicious.
RobinC
The food and wine were unique and delicious. Presentation was outstanding. Pork chop was large and perfectly cooked; winter salad, bread, and desserts were tasty. Particularly loved the unique sorbet trio offerings. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Maestro
Went during last few days of Christmas lights and display at Longwood. Third time we've done this during the holiday season. Other years had amazing, special holiday menus, although fixed price. While this year stated a "Christmas" a la carte menu, it didn't seem to be anything really special for the season. It was good food, prompt service but didn't have that wonderful extra-special holiday appeal and excellence we were expecting from previous years. Mushroom soup - the usual you can get at any time, lamb entree fine, pork chop over done. Creamed spinach seemed to be the spinach that came with the lamb but doused in a thin sauce. We didn't stay for dessert, opting for the spiked hot chocolate vendor outside. Simply not the experience it had been in previous years. A disappointing end to our holiday season, unfortunately.
The staff are so pleasant and take the time for details; bar tender stopping by table to ask if the drinks ordered were ok, remembering who was gluten free, fresh silverware each course, servers we had prior visits stopping by the table to say hello. The food was delicious and presented in a beautiful manner.
Putting piano music on repeat and trying to "upscale" the atmosphere doesn't make up for subpar carnival food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
I enjoyed the café experience. The food, service, and atmosphere of Longwood made the entire night perfect. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to have a quick bite to eat while taking in the views of Longwood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan made the evening very pleasant, with detailed knowledge of all menu items, wines, etc. Excellent service. Food on the winter holiday menu was a hit: soups, cheese board, salads, porterhouse for 2, sorbet dessert. The dining room is attractive and spacious, the tables well set. The chairs and banquette are comfortable.
This is a phenomenal place to eat. It is on the pricey side, but I promise that the food is good enough to justify eating here at least once during your visit to Longwood Gardens. You also can get a 10% membership discount as well, so keep that in mind. The decor is fancy, the waitstaff is friendly and helpful, and the kitchen staff is very good at what they do. Every order comes out spot on to my expectations. I recommend coming here around Christmas time as some of their best food is available at that time. The Pumpkin Apple Bisque is delicious, and the Creekshow Farms Filet Mignon steals the show. Definitely place a reservation or you will likely not get in.
This is a phenomenal place to eat. It is on the pricey side, but I promise that the food is good enough to justify eating here at least once during your visit to Longwood Gardens. You also can get a 10% membership discount as well, so keep that in mind. The decor is fancy, the waitstaff is friendly and helpful, and the kitchen staff is very good at what they do. Every order comes out spot on to my expectations. I recommend coming here around Christmas time as some of their best food is available at that time. The Pumpkin Apple Bisque is delicious, and the Creekshow Farms Filet Mignon steals the show. Definitely place a reservation or you will likely not get in.
The food and service were excellent. The presentation of the food is 1st class. The dining room is simple and the views are obstructed by a tent that surrounds the main dining room to create outdoor seating. The meal was spendy but the quality of the food was commensurate with the price point. Drinks were excellent as well. We had a very nice meal.
The two foreign hostesses were unprofessional, cold and not at all welcoming or engaging. Unfortunately it colors the whole experience right from the start when you are not greeted with courtesy and basic respect. Our server Ryan was a gem and the food was terrific as always. Please address the poor hospitality with the hosts as this is not reflective of your standards.
Extraordinary meal! Once again, the food and service were top-notch. The holiday menu featured sophisticated twists on vintage dishes that evoked childhood memories but on a whole new level. Many thanks to Greg for the welcome, Mindy for great service and the kitchen for flawless execution. What a fantastic experience!!
Last weekend of the Christmas lights but there was a snow/ice storm so the crowd was way down. The restaurant is fabulous and then one gets to walk the gardens afterwards. Umbrellas made it a pleasant experience. Food and service great at 1906, so creative.
Eaten here many times before but this visit a few days ago was not as good as any previous visits. I'm sorry to say I think it had a lot to do with the service We reserved a table for this birthday celebration in November There was a snow/rain storm this day/night so many reservations were canceled and restaurant was not fully booked and allowed walkins People came in after us and got their drinks and orders in before us. I am not sure how to explain it but we all felt a certain way about our server as soon as she approached us she wasn't very friendly towards us although we saw her spending time talking to other tables,. The food was very good as usual. Always had nice celebration experiences at this restaurant before but I suppose it was our servers personalities that made made the dining experience seem even more special in the past. Finally, due to appetizers and drinks , I left about 90 percent of my entree to take home. A container was put in a paper bag but before we could get out of the Gardens, the bag was rain soaked and broke and the container lid came off. It all fell to the ground. Hopefully some squirrels enjoyed my $38 uneaten scallop entree the next day. Was it the plastic bag bad that took my dinner from me? I think the restaurant should have been more thoughtful about that.
Restaurantji Recommends
We appreciated having an exceptional food option on site following our Longwood tour. We sat outside (January) 4:30pm on the enclosed and heated wrap around porch, far left all the way back, a corner table. It felt private and exclusive. The rain on the porch covering was the loudest of all noises. Our server Tara knew the menu and was helpful with our selections. Everything was spot on in timing, her service, the food and beverage deliveries, etc. The food was outstanding, as expected. We will return and look forward to a summer experience to really enjoy the porch view of the surroundings.
We arrived at 1901 about 20 minutes early. I went to check in, expecting to have to wait for a table, but they were able to seat us immediately. That was wonderful! The service was great and the food was delicious.
The food and wine were unique and delicious. Presentation was outstanding. Pork chop was large and perfectly cooked; winter salad, bread, and desserts were tasty. Particularly loved the unique sorbet trio offerings. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Went during last few days of Christmas lights and display at Longwood. Third time we've done this during the holiday season. Other years had amazing, special holiday menus, although fixed price. While this year stated a "Christmas" a la carte menu, it didn't seem to be anything really special for the season. It was good food, prompt service but didn't have that wonderful extra-special holiday appeal and excellence we were expecting from previous years. Mushroom soup - the usual you can get at any time, lamb entree fine, pork chop over done. Creamed spinach seemed to be the spinach that came with the lamb but doused in a thin sauce. We didn't stay for dessert, opting for the spiked hot chocolate vendor outside. Simply not the experience it had been in previous years. A disappointing end to our holiday season, unfortunately.
The staff are so pleasant and take the time for details; bar tender stopping by table to ask if the drinks ordered were ok, remembering who was gluten free, fresh silverware each course, servers we had prior visits stopping by the table to say hello. The food was delicious and presented in a beautiful manner.