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Toll-Free: (800) 233-7505   Phone: (814) 865-8500   Fax: (814) 865-8501
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Toll-Free: (800) 233-7505   Phone: (814) 863-5000   Fax: (814) 8863-5002
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The Gardens Restaurant

Our chefs pair classic recipes with Pennsylvania ingredients, using fresh seafood, meat and poultry to create dishes that are sure to become your new favorites. Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in the restaurant’s bright, contemporary dining area. The Gardens Restaurant also features our America's Bounty Buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings, and our award-winning Sunday Brunch Buffet.  The restaurant is open to the public as well as our hotel guests and reservations are recommended.  For more information or to make a reservation please call us at 814.863.5090 or select the "Make a Reservation" link below.

The Gardens Restaurant - Hours of Operation

Please note that The Gardens will be closed for dinner on Sunday, July 4th and closed for lunch on Monday, July 5th.  Legends next door will be open during these times to accommodate your dining needs with our pub menu.  On Tuesday, July 6th we will be featuring a special late night buffet in honor of our hotel guests here for the last night of Blue Chip Basketball.  The "Blue Chip Buffet" will be available from 8pm to 11pm on 7/6/10 and is open to everyone, whether you are part of the Blue Chip tournament or not!  The buffet is $16.50 per person and offers more family-friendly, casual fare - please contact us at 814.863.5090 for menu details closer to the event date.

Breakfast ~ Daily from 6:45a - 11:00a

Lunch ~ Monday through Friday from 11:30a - 2:00p

Brunch ~ Sundays from 10:00a - 2:00p

Dinner ~ Nightly from 5:30p - 9:00p

Make a Reservation

The Gardens Restaurant - Menus

We offer a broad selection of menu items and styles of service to suit your dining needs.  With plenty of free parking and our abundant buffets, The Gardens is a great place for a business breakfast or luncheon.  The serene and relaxing atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for a quiet dinner or social gathering.  Our Orchid Room is available for use as a private dining room for up to 60 people.  Please note that our hours and buffet availabilities alter throughout the year due to holidays or other seasonal changes.  Occasionally we reach seating capacity during weekday lunches with conference group bookings.  Please call us to inquire about availability of particular dates at 814.863.5090