Chef T’s Garden Grill Lakeland Florida - Dining Experience Extraordinaire
This past holiday, I received a gift certificate from one of my clients to a restaurant I had no idea it existed. Hmh, could there be a well kept secret in town that I had no clue after living in Lakeland Florida for such a long time Chef T’s Garden Grill even existed?
Curiosity struck me when I was told about the history of this historic home which was owned by Frances and Olin Chiles, uncle of the late Governor Lawton Chiles, Jr. - please click here to read more
Chef Terry Doner brought the old Chiles home back to life in February of 2008 with some of the finest dining you’ll find in Lakeland Florida. His exquisite continental and American cuisine are extraordinary. He also make sure that daily shopping for fresh ingredients, which makes it by far the best reason you will enjoy good quality food.
Since my husband had to work during on Christmas, it was time for a romantic dinner. Made dinner reservation on the suggestion of my client to call in advance due to limited seating and that evening we drove to Chef T’s Garden Grill in Lakeland Florida which is located on 1525 E Gary Road.
When we arrived at Chef T’s Garden Grill we were greeted by the waiter who took us to our candle-lit table. The small intimate dining room was tastefully decorated in holiday decor with soft holiday music playing in the background.
Our food selection was Chef T’s house specialties, for me a Maple Leaf Farms duck breast which was pan seared to perfection, house salad and for desert a to-die-for Tiramisu. My husband had a cup of clam chowder soup, Angus filet mignon which was perfectly seasoned and cooked perfect to my husband’s choice. During our meals, waiter made sure we always had a full glass of drinks, Chef Terry Doner came out and asked if the food was to our desire, which I responded that we were extremely satisfied and that Chef T’s Garden Grill in Lakeland Florida is the best kept secret in town.
If you have not tried Chef T’s Garden Grill in Lakeland Florida yet, he has some great specials coming up, such as specials Valentine’s Day and other special occasion, but then again just like Trent Rowe, The Ledger’s food critic, gave Chef T’s four stars in May of 2008 saying, “This is a restaurant where even a casual dinner is special enough to feel like a memorable birthday or anniversary.”
Whether you sit outside in their garden patio surrounded by the setting of flowers and tropical Florida foliage or wine and dine in the historic turn of the century Chiles house, the experience you take away from this will be remarkable.
I definitely recommend that you call ahead and make reservation.
Chef T’s Garden Grill
1525 E Gary Road
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Phone (863) 687-4386
website: www.cheftsgardengrill.com
Hours
Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Copyright © 2012 By Petra Norris *Chef T’s Garden Grill Lakeland Florida - Dining Experience Extraordinaire*
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
