The "coastal garden" cuisine at Café Jardin marries vibrantly fresh California produce with a French pedigree.
The restaurant is located in full view of the central flower gardens. Dining takes place outdoors for the most part, moving indoors in case of inclement weather (a rarity in Orange County).
- There is a $5 Gardens admission charge to dine in the café.
- Minimum Food Order $17 & Split Charge $5
- 18% Gratuity will be automatically added to parties of six or more
- No split checks, please
Hours & Info
Lunch
11:00am – 2:00pm | Monday-Friday
Brunch*
10:30am – 2:00pm | Sunday
Sunday Dinner
5:30pm – 7:00pm | Sunday Only
*Brunch is seasonal – spring and summer only
For Reservations: 949-673-0033 or Reserve Online.
Menus
Small Plates
Soupe du Jour
Daily Non-Dairy Vegetarian Soup
…10
Homemade Paté
Country Paté with Pistachios & Pork Rillette
…18
Steamed Beet Salad
Herb Goat Cheese, Walnut, Balsamic Reduction
…12
Seafood Crudo
Tartare Style Ahi Tuna & Scallops with Emulsions Lookalike Condiments
…20
Fall Mushrooms
With Saffron Rice & Black Garlic
…18
Bone Marrow en Croute
Escargot Chimi Churri
…22
Grilled Champagne Poached Oysters (3)
Leek, Salmon Roe, Créme Fraiche & Sea Beans
…20
Entrée
Dover Sole “Dieppoise” Homemade Noodle Gratineé
Mussels, Prawns, Scallops
…35
Salmon & Octopus
Rouille & Romesco Sauce
…34
Grilled Salmon with Orange Basil Sauce
Arugula, Cucumber, Capers, Pickled Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette
…22
Quiche Lorraine
Ham & Cheese
…19
Braised Short Rib & Pork Belly
Bourguignon, Smashed Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
…40
Grilled Chicken Salad
With Seasonal Vegetables
…20
Slow Cooked Lamb Osso Bucco
Oriental Spice Jus, Butternut Squash Risotto
…35
Salade Lyonnaise
Lettuce, Poached Egg, Croutons, and Lardons
…19
Pascal’s Thyme Crusted Seabass
Seafood Creme & Tomato Concasse
…40
Romaine Garden Salad
Seasonal Crudité Topping, Kalamata Olive, Feta Crumble, Balsamic Dressing
…18
Dessert - $11
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Espresso Sauce
Classic Lemon Tart with Berry Sauce
Seasonal Sorbet with Marinated Berries
Thin Warm Apple Tart
Chocolate Chestnut Torte with Warm Berry Marmalade
Citrus Raspberry Chibousst Brulée
Mocha Hazelnut Mousse with Pomegranate
Brunch - Seasonal
$39.50 Per Person (Plus Tax & Gratuity)
Includes Orange Juice, Iced Tea, or Coffee
Endless Champagne $15
18% Gratuity Will Be Automatically Added To Parties of Six or More
First Course
CHOICE OF:
Lobster Bisque
Salad Lyonaise
Butter Lettuce, Bacon, Croutons, Warm Poached Egg
Homemade Paté
Served with Condiments
Steamed Beet Salad
Herb Feta Cheese, Roasted Walnuts, & Lemon Vinaigrette
Second Course
Omelette with Fine Herbs & Cheese &
Aromatic Herb-Marinated Olive Plate
Main Course
CHOICE OF:
Grilled Chateau Steak Chimi Churri
with Herb Risotto & Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Striped Bass
Fresh Thyme Beurre Blanc, Mashed Potatoes, & Braised Fennel
Indian-Spiced Braised Lamb
Zucchini Linguine & Roasted Plum Tomato, Lamb au Jus
Roasted Chicken Breast
Sweet Garlic, Fingerling Potato Parsillade
Young Gardener’s Menu – $20
Chicken Fingers with Tomato Basil Soup or Ham & Cheese Quiche with Mini Fries
Ice Cream with Berries
Orange Juice
Dessert
CHOICE OF:
Lemon Tart
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Macanese Egg Tart
Seasonal Sorbet with Strawberries