Brunch in The Garden Room

Brunch in The Garden Room

Enjoy a delectable meal prepared by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering in The Garden Room, an elegant space featuring two stone fireplaces overlooking the historic Rose Garden.

Four people toasting at a brunch event

Friendsgiving Brunch

Sun., November 16 | 11 am
Adult: $55 per person; Children 12 and under: $35
National Aviary General Admission Included

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Embrace the flavors of fall! Enjoy the stunning autumnal views of the historic Rose Garden and Lake Elizabeth while savoring delicious handcrafted entrées. Don’t forget to add on a specialty cocktail, beer, or wine! After your meal, complete a fun scavenger hunt where you’ll discover who our feathered friends are!

  • Friendsgiving Brunch Menu

    Starters

    Fresh Fruit (GF/V)

    Pasty Table featuring Danishes, sweets, Challah Bread with butter, cream cheese, and jam (GF/V available upon request) 

    Build your own parfait, with vanilla yogurt, granola, fresh berries, and dried fruits (GF/Ve)

    Entrées

    Cheesy Scrambled Eggs (GF/Ve) 

    Autumnal Chicken and Waffles
    Pumpkin Waffles with Spiced Cider Bourbon-glazed Chicken, and Apple Butter Syrup 
     

    Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Frangelico Sage Beurre Blanc Sauce (Ve) 

    Charred Cauliflower with Roasted Red Pepper and Herb Sauce (GF/V) 

    Rosemary Turkey and Maple Glazed Ham (GF/DF) 

    Accompaniments

    Crab Cake Stuffing (PE)

    Candied Yams (GF/V)

    Bar

    Tea and Brown Sugar Old Fashioned – $12.50 
    Maker’s Mark, Brewed Black Tea, Brown Sugar, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, with an Orange Twist

    Pumpkin Pie Iced Latte – $12.50 
    Tito’s, Kahlua, Pumpkin Spice Cream, with a Pumpkin Spice Graham Cracker Rim 

    Caramel Apple Sangria – $10.50 
    Caramel Vodka, Pinot Grigio, and Apple Cider, with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim

    Wine – $9.50 
    Chardonnay, Pinto Grigio, Moscato, Prosecco, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir  

    Beer – $5.50 – $6.50 
    Miller Lite, Yuengling, Yuengling Flight, Bell’s Two Hearted, and White Claw 

     

    Dietary Information

    DF – Dairy Free
    GF – Gluten Free
    PE – Pescetarian 
    Ve – Vegetarian 
    V – Vegan

Holiday Brunches

Sun., December 7 and 14 | 11 am
Adult: $55 per person; Children 12 and under: $35
National Aviary General Admission Included

Make Reservations

Eat, drink and be merry! Grab your friends, family, and fellow foodies for seasonal-inspired entrées. Toast to being on the nice list with an add-on cocktail, a refreshing beer, or glass of wine. PLUS, stroll through our warm, cozy tropical habitats while taking in our enchanting holiday décor.

Menu coming soon!

Brunches Prepared and Served By:

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An absolutely amazing experience for the whole family. We attended Father’s Day Brunch at the Aviary with the extended family. The kids were enthralled with the feathered residents, and the boys all enjoyed the buffet…

Chelle, Brunch Attendee

While we offer a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free foods, please keep in mind that The Garden Room kitchen is NOT a designated gluten-free and dairy-free kitchen.

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