Allyson was our waitress and she was phenomenal. She was so sweet and the food was amazing down to the pasta. The atmosphere was gorgeous and the lights were so pretty like you were in a movie. Best restaurant I've been at so far. read more

Beautiful place to visit whether you live in the area or are visiting Opelika. The gardens, shop, restaurant, patio concerts, and special events are all phenomenal. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Botanic. You know it's different the moment you arrive. Beautifully designed. So much to take in. Seems like a small village with the lay out. Interior decorating is warm and welcoming. Outdoor patios, greenhouse, gifts, home goods, The Grille restaurant, bourbon bar (not just bourbon, very helpful team of people. We loved it and will be back again and again. The bread was amazing! No kidding....amazing. The oysters were perfectly prepared. We spent 6 hours at Botanic on our first visit. If you want to have dinner make reservations weeks in advance. There is additional seating for walk-ins (without reservations) $$$$ read more

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Botanic is a fantastic spot! Dinner is delicious, but lunch is my absolute favorite. The shops are incredible, offering unique finds, and the atmosphere is truly top-notch. A perfect place to relax, shop, and enjoy great food! read more

I loved the service and the ambiance. I did not love my plate. I didn't like the taste of the grilled chicken plate. read more

The bread and butter set the tone of the meal to begin with. It was delicious!! We followed that with an amazing caprese- literally the best tomatoes we've ever had!!!! We then had a pork chop and filet and they were delicious as well. The staff was so friendly and welcoming and the entire restaurant is beautiful. We'll be back! read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! The Auburn area has been lacking in plant nursery locations for as long as I've lived here. They have a wide variety of houseplants, both common and rare, and the prices are super reasonable! All of the plants I've gotten from here have been healthy and pest free. They have a cafe with great coffee and pastries. There are a few tables inside and free wifi if you want to get some work done. I hope to eat at the Garden Grille soon! read more

Botanic - Plant Nursery - Southern Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

Amazing! First, you enter into an indoor garden, tulips in bloom and a little waterfall. Our table wasn't quite ready so we had an opportunity to enjoy their bar. The bartenders are top notch, professional bartenders. Our drinks were perfect and the intimate setting was so nice after a long week. We were even more impressed with our dinner seating. The ambiance, fireplace, and decor makes you feel at home. The place was packed but you would not know, as the noise level was so well controlled. There was a man playing saxophone when we arrived and they had him in the foyer so that you could hear him but the sound was delightful background noise rather than the overpowering you experience at many other local restaurants that attempt the same. We both enjoyed the bread immensely, probably too much, I didn't have much room for my meal! We had the pork ends appetizer and it is a "must have". He had the lobster and grits dish and I had the maple chicken. Both were perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. The dessert menu is wonderful and we were sad that we didn't have room to sample! We will most certainly make time to come for an after dinner drink and dessert soon! I highly recommend you make a reservation and try this new local restaurant. It's perfect for celebrating or enjoying a nice date night. We are already looking forward to coming back! I have to say that our server Levi was amazing! So fun to talk to and very professional and knowledgeable. It is obvious that the owners took every detail into account with this restaurant, from the setting, the impeccably trained staff, to the delicious food offerings! Thank you for bringing a much needed dining option to our area! read more

Botanic - Southern Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

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Fantastic place all around - drinks, service, atmosphere, food. It's become our go-to place in Auburn. Just have to be sure and get reservations. Also, last time I should've gotten the duck as my son did and loved it. And my wife got short ribs and loved it. Of course, I had the ribeye and it was delicious too. Can't go wrong read more

Such a pretty atmosphere for a meal. Went for lunch on a Saturday and so glad we did! Hubs had the fried chicken sandwich with fries and I had the adult grilled cheese with a ceaser salad and would have both again. read more

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When the general manager on 6/21/25, aka probably a relative, came up to our table and said to three women, " I realize that you are solving the world's problems, but we really need this table for other reservations." I was extremely disappointed at this. When I tried to address the issue he was extremely condescending and rude. We were celebrating birthdays and so excited to be here. Slow service yet kicking us out! WORST experience ever!!!! read more

A gentleman was playing a saxophone. Enjoyed our meal then set by the fire. We'll definitely be going back. read more

Botanic - Southern Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

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Such an amazing mocktail was served! On a hunch, I tried out the yellow tomato B8 mix which was prepared with a bit of peach syrup. I opted out of the touch of jalapeño due to my intolerance of spices, but probably should have given it a try. Our menu items consisted of all apps with potato leek soup, brussels sprouts, pimento cheese, and eggplant. It was more than enough for 2 hungry foodies. Presentation of food was on point and serving sizes were ample. One critique is to rethink bar stools or hook a sister up with booster seats. The cocktail seating was a bit low for the bar, even for a woman on the tall side. read more

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I had been to Botanic several times for lunch and it's one of my favorite places for lunch. My family choose to go to Botanic for their brunch on April 27th. We really enjoyed everything about the meal, the food was great with an offering for all of our different taste. Everything I tried was very good and all of our plates were completely cleaned. Our server was outstanding and offered her take on several items which we were pleased with. And of course the floral displays were beautiful and the atmosphere was inviting. I truly enjoyed myself. read more

Great food, service, and ambiance! Random choice that turned out to be an excellent overall experience!

This is my second review of Botanic and I am glad to say this is now an easy 5 star. In the last review there were problems with the food but that has certainly been solved. First, let me commend the reservation process. We initially had a party of 12 and Sherry worked hard to get us in with that group and was very helpful as our party gradually became 8. Our visit on a Tuesday was a day of lower volume so that we were able to throughly enjoy the setting. All 8 enjoyed their well made cocktail or beverage in the bar before our seating. Our service was prompt and very personable with capable AU students working as servers. As stated in my past review, the setting is beautiful and was aided by the ability to open windows and enjoy fresh air in our dining area. Our appitizers were tasty and interesting. 3 of our party had the halibut special and gave high marks. The servings were so gernerous that 2 had lunch for the next day. I had an excellently prepared trout. The chicken dish was judged excellent by my fellow diner. Finally, one diner wanted only vegatables and the staff constructed an "off the menu" vegtable plate for her from her requests. We were all too full for deserts but did look at the menu which is a bit heavy on the cheesecake choices in my opinion. We drove the 50 minutes for Montgomery to dine here and we will certainly do so again. read more

My absolutely favorite restaurant for beautiful atmosphere food drinks- it rings all my bells read more

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The waitstaff, the surroundings, the food were all amazing. Whether you are having lunch or dinner, a meeting, a celebration, you will be thrilled with the Botanic. I plan on going back the next time I'm in Auburn. read more

The ambiance and attention to details are superb. From the amazing brioche, to the Nashville hot style fried oysters and the lobster and grits, every dish was both inventive and delicious! The smoked old fashioned is unique with the smoke coming from the ice cube- it get smokier as the ice cube dilutes in the cocktail. This business model is also interesting, as there is a garden store, coffeshop and other models on property. They pick the herbs from the garden that they add to the dishes. They are also intensely focused on hyper local cuisine. All these elements add up to a phenomenal experience that you should not miss. read more

I loved this place! Truly such a great and romantic place to come to for a date night, family dinners, and a girls trip meal near Auburn! The owners are incredibly generous! The menu changes so get ready for your taste buds to swirl on occasion! read more

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Lovely atmosphere in a serene and charming setting - it's quite an experience! Food is wonderful, too! An enchanting surprise! read more

Great Sunday brunch with the family. The atmosphere is amazing. Love the gardens and the water features. Will be back!

Excellent food, excellent service and great ambiance. Their special was magnificent. The pimento cheese appetizer was great. The tortilla chips were home made and amazing. I had salmon on my pasta and it was perfect. The banana pudding cheesecake was wonderful! read more

The atmosphere is the most unique and beautiful I have ever experienced. The food was good and priced strong, but it was worth it for the setting. read more

Phenomenal. We went there celebrating my daughter's graduation from Auburn U and my wife's birthday. We called 30 min early and got lucky. They were able to get us in. We went with no expectations and were blown away. They greeted us at the door with huge smiles. It is a Farm to Fork style restaurant in a gorgeous facility sitting on a lake. Our server Allyson was as sweet as could be. The food was incredible. We got the Ribeye, 2 Filets, and the Pork Chop. Mouth watering. I MEAN Drooling! Tempo was great, and everything was smooth. Specialty drinks included "Graduation Time" and "Off the Payroll." In the 30 min between our call and our arrival, they printed a special menu. See attached. It was literally one of the best experiences we have had. Ever. read more

I loved everything about this place. The service was superb. The food was full of flavor. The smoked old fashion was perfectly made. Clean. Very unique interior. Loved the Atrium and cocktail lounge. We will be back. read more

Beautiful venue! Great Service However the Ribeye is $60 and it tasted like top round complete with gristle covered with country gravy If you want a great venue with overpriced food go to an Auburn football game read more

WOW! what a delight to come across this GEM on our way from FL to GA! beautiful place, amazing food, incredible service, overall superb EVERYTHING! Loved salmon and burned pork ends with arugula peach salad. We recommend this stunning place as a must visit! We will be back, from Atlanta! read more

Cool place with a mix of areas to explore. Coffee counter was well staffed and pastry and coffee was very good. Restaurant and botanical gardens shop was a nice place to roam. Got to try the restaurant on my next trip to Auburn. read more

Great ambience and decor. The food at the Sunday buffet was really really good. Also enjoyed the green house and the grounds around the restaurant. Great experience read more

Have been looking forward to dining at Botanic for months. I am sad to say it was disappointing. The venue is beautifully done, but our service was poor at best and the food underwhelming. A party of 4, our cocktails came 2 at a time, 10 minutes apart. The first entree was delivered by itself and was lukewarm. The next two meals were served , and one of us still had not been served. Someone came and apologized before the fourth meal was ever served and offered a free dessert. It has such possibility and it may just have been a bad night. We will probably try it again. read more

Wow! Incredible venue that captures everything from quaint fine dining to relaxed botanical charm. Several bars with different personalities, interesting rooms for events and special occasions and a large relaxed outdoor patio with music. Very friendly well trained staff and a menu that provides comfort, quality, and personality. Simple enough to not overwhelm but plenty of original depth. Very impressed from top to bottom. read more

First of all, this place is gorgeous. We came at night for dinner. We had a reservation and the personalized menus were a surprising touch. The potato soup was yummy! Will definitely order that again. Portions were large so we had several take out boxes. I had the salad with salmon and my husband had the pork chop. Both were very tasty. The servers were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back. Can't wait til the patio opens in the spring. read more

Botanic - Salad with salmon - Southern Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

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Absolutely amazing in every way. The ambiance, the service, the food , the drinks were all exceptional. I cannot wait to go back.

My daughter is a student at AU and we went here for a girls' night this past weekend. The food was amazing! The service was amazing! Our drink order did take awhile but the girls were too busy munching on the amazing bread with three different butters. We were so enthralled by the ambiance and the garden, that we went back the next day for lunch and were able to sit aside in the garden area. The brussel sprouts are a must as is the pimento spread (I just didn't get pictures of those). read more

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Right now there is no better restaurant in auburn than Botanic. It's beautiful and well ran and the food is fantastic. Hard to get a reservation but book ahead its worth it. read more

Awesome spot for date night! The vibe was amazing! The staff were very friendly! I absolutely enjoyed from the entrance to the exit! read more

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We went for lunch and it was a wonderful day! Great salads, quiche, desserts, coffee and beautiful flowers for atmosphere! Servers were very kind. The fruit tart and chocolate chip cookie was delicious as well as Caesar salad and macaroni salad. Can't wait to go to dinner. They are still working on the property and it looks like it's going to be magnificent! read more

Botanic - Fun for all - Southern Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

Beautiful scenery, we set next to the lake area. Afterwards we visit the store and the greenhouse. Food, service and ambiance was awesome. We will return very soon. read more

Everything about this place is magical. We went two days in a row and would go every day if I lived in Auburn. The bar is a fabulous option if you can't get a table. The food was impeccable-you'll never have a grilled cheese sandwich like the one on the menu. Even the chicken lettuce wraps are a foodies delight. Just walking through here with my daughter taking it all in, it's like stepping into the finest vacation. Bravo to the owner(s) of Botanic. You hit the nail on the head either way this incredible place. Until next time... read more