Welcome to Chef T's Garden Grill, a trusted Italian Restaurant in E Gary Rd, 1525 E Gary Rd, where classic flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.70-star rating from 269 reviews, we’re proud to serve memorable meals featuring great service and quality and welcoming accessible facilities.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Sauteed french snails in garlic, shallot, wild mushrooms, prosciutto ham, white wine, sherry, butter, fresh herbs and parmesan cheese
(One 4oz) jumbo lump crab meat, mayo, dijon, eggs, horseradish, lemon zest, jalapeños, red bell pepper, scallions, panko with a chipotle aioli
Imported french brie, toasted almonds, applewood bacon & orange blossom honey
Flash fired calamar rings with mild peppers & served with a spiced up marinara
Made daily by chef t using only the freshest ingredients available
Sweet vidalia onions caramelized with a smooth beef broth, garlic toast, swiss & provolone cheese & baked to a golden brown.....allow 15 minutes
Mixed greens, cucumbers, green beans, red onion, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh ribbons of romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese, butter garlic croutons and our house made caesar dressing
All natural scaloppini of tender chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms, garlic, shallot, marsala wine, and demi-glace
All natural scaloppini of tender chicken breast sautéed with shallot, white wine, sherry, parmesan cheese, white truffle oil, cream, black truffle butter
The most tender cut of beef. This 9oz center cut filet mignon is lightly seasoned, pan seared & oven roasted to perfection
Tender scaloppini of veal sautéed with shallot, garlic, white wine, madeira wine, english peas and cream
Tender scaloppini of veal sautéed with shallot, garlic, wild mushrooms, white wine, sherry & veal stock
New zealand rack of lamb, marinated 24 hrs, pan seared, oven roasted and served with a citrus rosemary demi sauce
Layers of lady fingers soaked in espresso & marsala with a mascarpone custard filling, dusted with cocoa powder
Four layers of dark chocolate cake with a chocolate custard filling, coated with chocolate crumbs and finished with chocolate ganache
This authentic cuban flan recipe stands on its own
Ouble layer lemon cake soaked in lemoncello with a lemon mascarpone custard filling & white chocolate icing. A very light and refreshing dessert.plate sharing, (splitting an entrée) $10, includes fresh baked bread, vegetable & a starch a 20% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more
Hand made with cold water lobster meat, ricotta cheese in a light tomato cream sauce & topped with skewered shrimp
Jumbo lump crabmeat stuffing on a cod filet, baked, with a bacon aioli
Jumbo lump crabmeat stuffing on a cod filet, baked, with a bacon aioli
Hear from our valued guests
10/10 doesn't give this place enough stars. I knew of this place for a while but never went. Holy smokes, by far far far the best place in town. I don't have to go to Tampa or Orlando to have a wonderful dinner. 10/10 will be back again and again.
Chef T's never disappoints! We love coming here for a nice date night. The food is SUPERB, the service is great, and the atmosphere is cozy and classy. We love how the menu changes periodically as we enjoy trying new things. We look forward to returning again soon!
What an amazing gem off the beaten path. The restaurant looks like you are visiting someone's home. Very cool. The food, atmosphere, and service were all 5 stars. We'll definitely be back. Not one bad word.
We are regular customers and enjoy the atmosphere and the team that takes care of us. Today was a surf and turf with an excellent warm water lobster and a chimichurri sauce on the steak. My wife loves the halibut on top of a Caesar salad. I have added some photos from other nights
My better half and I decided to try Chef T's for our anniversary and were very happy we did. We tried the baked brie appetizer and very much enjoyed it; on top of tasting great, it was a very good amount of food for an appetizer. Made it so we weren't starving any longer but didn't fill us up. I had the tortellini primavera and my wife had the veal, shrimp, and scallops. I loved the tortellini, and she enjoyed her dish too. All of her proteins were tasty and perfectly cooked, and my tortellini was packed with flavor, the sauce especially. We also had pieces of the chocolate cake as well as the limoncillo cake for dessert. Both were excellent, but if I had to choose one I think it'd be the limoncillo. We will definitely be back.
Me and my wife dined at Chef Ts for New Year’s Eve, so glad to see it open. The food as always was amazing. We have never had a bad meal. The grouper had so much taste it was the best I have ever had. But the escargot WOW. No other words can explain it. Beautiful atmosphere and a extensive wine selection. Thanks to Paul for being our server you were great.
My girlfriend and I decided to come here and celebrate our anniversary and our experience was nothing short of amazing. The food was delicious and the service was great. They made it a very personal experience! To start we shared the calamari which was the best I have ever had. After my girlfriend had the filet medallions with mushroom sauce on it. It was cooked to perfection and was extremely tender with a satisfying crust on it. I had the scallops and I was very pleased with the flavor and tenderness of them, every thing was perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you to the host Paul, the server Jennie and of course to Chef Terry.
Our party of 12 dined here for New Year’s Eve dinner. The space is small and I was pleasantly surprised by the how warm, charming and relaxing the ambience was. The before-dinner bread was tasty as was the Brie fruit combo. The wait staff, Jessica an Sam were friendly, accommodating and always available for assistance. I enjoyed the Riesling Jessica suggested and it went perfect with the salad, prime rib and mashed potatoes I ordered as well. The key lime pie was tasty and I left feeling too stuffed to eat all my meal.
Husband and I, ages 70 and 64 celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary. Had seen a lot of nice press and reviews about Chef T's and wanted something special. What a wonderful, quaint, historic, and beautifully decorated restaurant. The timing for me was perfect in between the courses. We started with an Italian white and a French red wine . Soups were French onion, YUM! Lobster bisque..on point! (We are both from New England). The warmed toasted bread with room temp butter was perfect to nibble on with our wine. Husband had baked stuffed cod and I had the veal with English peas. Excellent dinners. Finishing up with coffee and tiramisu. Our wait person Sam was very nice and attentive.
Food and service were outstanding. Intimate and cozy atmosphere. Definitely will return.
Common questions about Chef T's Garden Grill
Chef T's Garden Grill is located at 1525 E Gary Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States , E Gary Rd, 1525 E Gary Rd, United States.
You can reach Chef T's Garden Grill by calling +1 863-687-4386.
Chef T's Garden Grill has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 269 customer reviews.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Prepared foods, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following children: High chairs.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Chef T's Garden Grill features the following pets: Dogs allowed.
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