The restaurant has three rooms that will accommodate a maximum of 150 people.

RESTAURANT RECEPTION: The restaurant can be rented for receptions for $250 for 3 hours and $300 for 4 hours on Saturdays. A minimum number of 30 guests and food purchase of $15.00 per person is required for evening parties with the exception of Saturdays. On Saturdays, our minimum number of guests is 60 during the hours of 3-6pm with a minimum food purchase of $15.00 per person; from 7-11pm and 8 to 12midnight the minimum number of guests is 75 with a minimum food purchase of $15.00 per person. Receptions held in the restaurant include china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, and skirting for the buffet table. It is our policy that no food, liquor, beer or wine be brought into the Gardens Restaurant with the exception of wedding cakes and mints.  There is a $50 rental fee for all parties in the Board Room that are not within the hours of 11am and 2:30pm.  The Fragrance Gardens located in the back of the restaurant can accommodate 40-45 people for an outdoor event.

OFF-PREMISE CATERING: Our menus can be catered and set-up or delivered to the location of your choice. All orders more than $15 per person include skirts and tablecloths for the buffet table but do not include the tables, chairs or tablecloths for other tables.  It is the customer’s responsibility to arrange the rental of tables (for seating and food) and chairs.  All orders of less than $16.00 per person are catered on upscale disposables and include tablecloths only for the buffet.  There will be a caterer’s surcharge added to events catered at the Gardens Center, Japanese Gardens, Convention Center, Will Rogers and other locations that impose a surcharge.  The 18% service charge only covers servers for a 4 hour time frame.  If the customer wishes the staff stay longer, there will be an additional fee.

MENU SELECTION/TASTING: Menu selection must be completed 30 days prior to the event. Menu selection must be completed prior to tasting and tasting must occur at least 30 days prior to the event, no exceptions. Fruit, Cheese and Carving station selections cannot be included in menu tasting. A maximum of 5 hors d’ oeuvres, or 2 entrees and 2 vegetables can be chosen for menu tasting and will only be served for up to 2 people.  Each additional item would be $2.50 to taste. Tastings will only be done for parties of 50 people or more.  There will be a charge for any changes made to the menu besides the number of guests within 14 days prior to the event.

BAR SERVICE: Bar Service can be provided per hour or by consumption. On off premise catering, alcohol is served in upscale disposables.

Limit Bar: Customer sets a dollar amount on the bar and the restaurant serves until that amount has been reached

Host Full Bar: House liquor, beer and wines including champagne for toasting.

$10.00 per person for the first hour and $6.00 per person for each additional hour.

Host Wine and Beer: House wine, beer and champagne- for toasting

$9.00 per person for the first hour and $5.00 per person for each additional hour.

Open Bar: Based on consumption. A minimum purchase of $350 is required.

Alcohol cannot be returned once it has been purchased. The customer can take any unopened and unused alcohol that has been paid for at the completion of the event.

Cash Bar: A certified bartender can be provided for $20.00 per hour (minimum of 4 hours) Allow 30 minutes for set up and breakdown of bar. Bar set up fee is $50.00 for beer and wine, and $100.00 for full bar.

RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION CHARGE: A nonrefundable reservation/rental charge of $250 must be paid to reserve the date of your Wedding Reception. A security deposit of $100.00 is added to all restaurant receptions.  The amount will be refunded after the event if all the restaurant’s policies are followed.  A nonrefundable 50% of the estimated menu charge is due 3 months prior to the event. Notice of cancellation is required in writing 2 months prior to the event or customer will be billed for the remaining balance. The remaining balance for food and alcohol (final payment) is due 14 days prior to the date of the event. Should, in extreme circumstances, it not be paid in full 14 days prior to the event, payment must be made in cash or with credit card, no checks will be accepted. Any overage in numbers, additional alcohol charges, service charges and applicable taxes are due on the date of the event. A credit card number guarantee is required for amounts that are due on the day of the event.

FINAL GUARANTEE/NUMBERS: A guarantee of the number of guests is required at the time you reserve the date.  The final number of guests is due 14 days prior to the event.  There can be no reduction of the number of guests within the 14 days prior to the event. The Gardens Restaurant is always prepared to serve 5% more than your guaranteed number of guests on buffets served at the restaurant. You will be billed for the guaranteed number of guests or number of guests actually served, whichever is greater.

SETUP: Layout of the setup is to be decided on the day of menu selection. Absolutely no changes will be made on the day of the event. HOWEVER, if the guarantee numbers change, management reserves the right to make changes in setup or change rooms without prior notification to the customer.  For off-premise catering it is the customer’s responsibility to set up/reset tables, chairs, and tablecloths (if not rented from the Gardens) for the event.

RETURNED CHECK FEE: There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks

ADDITIONAL PRICING INFORMATION/ RENTALS: All prices shown are for buffet setup. Add $2.00 per person for plated service and second entrée can be added for $5.00. There may be an additional fee for elaborate setups.

·         Formal Skirting for gift and cake table is available for $25 for both tables

·         Plates and forks are available for cake service for $50 for parties less than 125 people and $75 for parties of 125-200. $100 for parties over 200 people

·         Cake cutting is available for $50 for one cake and $75.00 for two cakes. Customer must provide cake knife, cake boxes and napkins.

·         Tablecloths can be rented for $4.95 each and cloth napkins are $.18 each. Colors other than white and ivory are subject to availability.

·         For off premise events, champagne flutes can be rented for $.35 each.

PRICES, SERVICES CHARGES AND TAXES: All of our prices are subject to change without notice, but are firm upon payment of a deposit for a period of six months. An 18% service charge will be added to all alcohol, menu prices, and rentals. Service charge is not the same as gratuity, which is left to the discretion of the customer. In addition, applicable state tax (8.25%) will be added to the menu prices, rentals, and the service charge. A delivery charge of $15-$50 will be added to all deliveries based on location.

COMENCING AND VACATING: Prices are based on either a 3 or 4 hour event. Customer agrees to begin the event promptly at the scheduled start time and vacate the premises at the termination time indicated on the contract. If our staff is delayed in serving dinner by more than 45 minutes, and additional charge of $50 will be billed to the customers. Buffet dinners will be served for one and a half hours. The customer will be billed $100 for each additional half-hour of service after the termination time.  Deliveries and set up for parties are only allowed 1 hour prior to the event.

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS: No attachments are allowed on the walls, floors or ceilings of the restaurant building. The use of birdseed, rice, confetti, or glitter is not permitted in the restaurant. There will be a charge of $50 if this policy if violated. Any damage to the facility or its contents will be the responsibility of the customer and billed accordingly. Due to Health Department regulations, all foods served at room temperature are to be discarded. Foods served on a full buffet are not allowed to be taken from the reception. The customer may take remaining hot food items ordered by the piece, but arrangements must be made at the time of the final payment. Prior notice is also required if a to-go box is to be required for the bridal couple. Cake base and stands are the responsibility of the customer. Please arrange for the removal of those items at the end of the event. The Gardens Restaurant & Catering will take all necessary care, but accepts no responsibility for the damage or loss of property or rentals left in the restaurant or at any other location before, during or after the event. The customer is also responsible for any damage or breakage of any rentals during the event. All event materials must be removed from the premises at the completion of the event. Menus and seating can also be changed or substituted upon the discretion of the management.