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Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA

Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation

4.6 (575)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Innovative
  • Healthy
*Admission to the Barnes Foundation is not required for restaurant access however reservations are preferred as we cannot always honor guests without reservations!







The Garden Restaurant is a locally inspired, chef-driven lunch and brunch destination nestled in the Barnes Foundation. Helmed by Executive Chef, Michael O'Meara, the Garden Restaurant’s rotational full-service menu celebrates local sourcing and seasonal ingredients. Our spacious light-filled indoor dining room features an energetic open kitchen and looks out on private walled garden offering additional al fresco seating options. (Weather permitting) Our menu boasts both light and hearty selections, house made desserts and a curated list of local beers and wines served by the glass.

**To contact the restaurant - garden.restaurant@constellationculinary.com

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Additional information

  • Location
    2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • Neighborhood
    Art Museum
  • Cross street
    20th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation's menu was last updated on 4/28/2023.

Our menu is always prepared with an emphasis on locally & seasonally sourced ingredients. $ 2 per person split charge for any shared plate. Limit to three forms of payment per guest check/table

To Share

  • Tuna Crudo$16.00

    compressed watermelon, cucumber, lemon zest, corn nuts, aleppo pepper, chives blossoms, lime vinaigrette

    • Roasted Sweet Potato & Ricotta Toast$14.00

      charred green onion, pomegranate, fresh horseradish

      • Tempura Cauliflower$12.00

        garlic & eggplant purée, chat masala

        • Charred Broccolini$12.00

          lemon, parmesan, pine nuts, red pepper flakes, garlic milk jam

          Soup & Salad

          add grilled chicken +$9 | add salmon +$12 | add falafel +$7 | add chicken salad +$9

          • Elote$9.00

            sweet corn purée, pickled jalapeno, radish, lime crema

            • Beet Salad$15.00

              baby beets, oranges, Persian cucumber, shaved fennel, feta, arugula, parsley, radish, citrus thyme vinaigrette

              • Chopped Salad$14.00

                romaine, radicchio, shaved red onion, apple, crème fraiche, herb bread crumb buttermilk & poppy seed dressing

                Entrees

                • Grilled Salmon$25.00

                  puy lentils, sweet pea & lemon purée, veal demi

                  • Duck Confit$24.00

                    frisee, crispy potato, haricot vert, hardboiled egg, lardons, game vinaigrette

                    • Gnocchi$18.00

                      spring peas, parmesan, garlic, lemon, mint, red pepper flakes

                      Sandwhiches

                      choice of side salad or fries

                      • Barnes Burger$18.00

                        cheddar, bibb lettuce, pickles, peppercorn aioli, brioche bun

                        • Grilled Chicken Salad BLT$17.00

                          applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, nine grain bread

                          • Housemade Falafel$16.00

                            tzatziki, mediterranean salad, tahini vinaigrette

                            • Seared Crab & Cod Cake$19.00

                              arugula, oven dried tomato, caper remoulade, seeded bun

                              Dessert

                              • Seasonal Gelato$8.00

                                • Seasonal Bread Pudding$9.00

                                  What 575 people are saying

                                  Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  4.6
                                  4.6 based on all time ratings
                                  • 4.5Food
                                  • 4.6Service
                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                  • 4.3Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  575 Reviews

                                  1. MaryH

                                    Philadelphia County2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 25, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    This is a great restaurant. The ambience and decor are both stylish and peaceful. The menu items all look inventive and delicious. We enjoyed our meals. Service was excellent, both friendly and prompt. It was easy to make a reservation online. We loved the view of the garden and walked out there after lunch. The garden is beautifully designed and maintained.

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                                  2. mtbay

                                    Philadelphia County17 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 21, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The Garden Restaurant is spot on for lunch before a day at museums. Peaceful, good food and friendly service.

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                                  3. Joyce

                                    Philadelphia County1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 20, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The atmosphere was lovely and the service was excellent. It was a very enjoyable experience.

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                                  4. NadeneG

                                    Philadelphia County1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 14, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Food good. Staff helpful. Portions fine. Ambiance excellent

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                                  5. Steve

                                    Philadelphia County5 reviews

                                    3.0

                                    Dined on August 13, 2023

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 3
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The restaurant is convenient and the ambience and garden are very nice. Brunch menu was lacking and the self service buffet for salad or bagels and lox is just laziness on the part of the kitchen. The chicken sliders were nicely seasoned but extremely greasy. So it works for a museum restaurant but I have had better and they could be doing a lot better in terms of menu and food.

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                                  6. SusanW

                                    Philadelphia County3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 13, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    First time visited the Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation. it was for my nephew and myself. We both had a wonderful meal, enough food which was very tasty and the service was excellent. I am not a person who like to make recommendation to friends, but I would refer people visiting The Barnes to eat at the Garden Restaurant. In addition we were seated by the. window, had a wonderful view of the garden outside but were most comfortable in the air conditioned dining room. We also enjoyed seeing the open kitchen. And, once again, our server, Cory, was really great.

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                                  7. charlie

                                    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 12, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Great service, both indoors and out are delightful, delicious food

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                                  8. PatC

                                    Philadelphia County3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 11, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Lunch at the Barnes made a pleasant day out with a friend even more pleasant! The food was wonderful, the service impeccable, and the entire experience delightful.

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                                  9. OpenTable Diner

                                    Philadelphia County3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 10, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Even though the menu was limited the food was excellent.

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                                  10. nrg728

                                    New York City13 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on August 7, 2023

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    One of the loveliest museum restaurants! Food, including specials, is outstanding!

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                                  FAQs

                                  Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 278-7070.

                                  Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation is rated 4.6 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

                                  1. Home
                                  2. United States
                                  3. Philadelphia County
                                  4. Philadelphia
                                  5. Art Museum

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                                  2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross street
                                    20th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
                                  • Neighborhood
                                    Art Museum
                                  • Hours of operation
                                    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
                                  • Price
                                    $30 and under
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Farm-to-table, American, Contemporary American
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Dining
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Private Lot
                                  • Payment options
                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive chef
                                    Anita Hirsch
                                  • Additional
                                    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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