Come Dine at The Secret Garden Restaurant

Aug. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- Understated and elegant, this award-winng French-American Bistro fine dining restaurant offers a romantic and unique dining experience in three settings, with food you can eat with your eyes. Owner Chef Michel Bardavid uses his fine culinary techniques to make spectacular French-American cuisine that is paired with an extensive wine list.

Chef Michel uses only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients in the most straightforward and creative manner. There are absolutely no preservatives or chemical additives in any of the cuisine.

A dream realized by French-trained Chef/Owner Michel Bardavid, he re-opened the Secret Garden French-American Bistro in April 2000. Located in a turn of the century stone building surrounded by lavish gardens on High Street, in Moorpark's off-the-beaten-path historic district.

You will find the ultimate in your lunch, romantic dinner or relaxing Sunday Brunch dining experience and an ultra romantic and elegant ambiance. Dine in our serene Victorian dining room, amidst magnificent chandeliers, silver candelabra, flickering candles and dine on timeless one hundred year old English tables and chairs. Or you may choose to dine under the stars in the charming outdoor patio with beautiful al fresco wall paintings and foliage seated under a retractable awning that re-creates the full pleasure of enjoying a South of France climate.

The Secret Garden Restaurant is one of the most beautiful locales in Southern California and has become one of Ventura County’s most sought after wedding venues and special event sites. We provide an unforgettable location and provide three perfect settings to host your wedding or special event.

The Secret Garden encourages you and your guests to celebrate an experience you will always remember. If you are planning a wedding, reception or other special occasion, we offer a romantic setting and superb culinary experience. Whether your party is intimate or grand, you will find the cuisine presentation always to be on the cutting edge and sumptuous to the palate. Chef Michel takes great pride in providing you with a tailored menu made with the very best seasonal ingredients. Whether dining à deux or with 250 guests, the integrity of the cuisine is always just as delightful and consistent. We also provide the very best distinctive European customer service.

Our charming Patio is covered with a retractable awning so that we may take full advantage of our fabulous Southern California climate. The patio walls are covered with beautiful al fresco paintioutdoor_patio_tentng and miniature French ivy with a blanket of miniature evening lights. Diners are also surrounded by varieties French Lavender, gardenias, roses, lilies, red riding hood and other foliage. Whether dining under the stars or taking full advantage of the marvelous sunshine, our patio is also a desirable option in accommodating 100 guests.

"Elite Dining's 2003 Neighborhood Favorite Restaurant Award"

"Most Romantic Restaurant Award - Ventura County Star"