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    The Secret Garden

    3.9 (468 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE SECRET GARDEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Gummy bear martini
    Patricia M.

    We had a group gathering here this past Sunday and everything was absolutely wonderful. They sat our party in a larger room attached to the main restaurant and the decor throughout the restaurant was so beautiful. Our waitress was extremely attentive and explained different offerings on the menu. The food is not only picture worthy it's absolutely delicious and make sure to get a fun drink as well. We will definitely be back!

    Amy C.

    I wish we had The Secret Garden in the Bay Area! I've came here twice so far. My sister and I had lunch here for the 1st time last year at the end of March, and we absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, and it had beautiful presentation! We both got the French toasts while I had the banana foster while she got the fruity pebbles. Both were decadent & tasty. We also made it into a meal with the two eggs & bacon. I remember I got the spicy mango margarita, and that was yummy drink! We came here for brunch this past Sunday. Almost a year apart visit. We were seated within 5 minutes. Not much of a wait. This time my sister got the strawberry cheesecake pancakes while I got the stuffed butter croissant toast all while making it into a meal again so we have some savory items as well. Also, I added a side of country potatoes. Again everything was scrumptious, and they even placed rose petals to make it even prettier! This time I got their Southern peach tea, and that was refreshingly perfect! Service is always friendly and attentive. The place is pretty with fun neon signs and flower decor. If you happen to be in the Modesto area, you have got to try this spot! :)

    Ham, eggs, hash browns and toast under their Classics
    Alejandra R.

    I absolutely love the elegant garden vibes that The Secret Garden offers. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing, making it such a nice place to enjoy a meal. The food is plated beautifully and the taste definitely lives up to the presentation. I had a vanilla latte along with one of their classic breakfasts -- ham, eggs, toast, hash browns, and a pancake on the side. The portions are very large! I ended up sharing with my mom and we were both completely full. My husband ordered the chilaquiles and really enjoyed them as well. Overall, the experience was great and the setting alone makes it worth visiting. We'll definitely be back.

    Grilled breakfast burrito. This was fully loaded with potatoes, peppers,onions,scrambled eggs with bacon.  Sour cream & salsa on the side.
    Nicolette S.

    Super perfect for a quick brunch, this restaurant is always packed. I had a few cups of coffee with a grilled breakfast burrito. This was delicious & definitely a shareable portion.

    Cajun shrimp pasta & crab Benedict w/crunchy potatoes!
    Nar R.

    For OUR 1st time experience there Gladly to say our waitress she was good, thanks for checking in. Foods was delicious and the tequila flights is to cute. Overall all the drinks were so so GOOD! Definitely going back and getting it again!

    Audrey B.

    Such a beautiful place. Their service is perfect and the food is always played so beautifully.

    Chilaquiles
    Joselin R.

    The ambiance is so chic , very cute inside. Services was fast . My friend and I ordered the chilaquiles and they were super delicious! Had carnitas underneath which it was the perfect balance and combo. I love sour cream so I ordered extra on the side. We both got a latte and dessert afterwards Total came out to 66$ which was reasonable!

    Tania A.

    The secret garden is a beautiful secret. The atmosphere is so cute. The staff is so friendly. The food is amazing. No matter what genre you like they have it all. American, Asian, Mexican, and it's all delicious!! Thank you Pablo for your wonderful service tonight. Happy birthday to my mom.

    Starter Side Salad with Chunky Blue Cheese :)
    Cindy G.

    We were wanting a great breakfast so we came into The Secret Garden on Saturday afternoon. Very busy so we sat at the counter . Marisol was great at getting our order and took great care of us :) We ordered our Favorite Eggs Benedict. I had tomato and avocado added to mine . So Good ! I ordered a Spicy Bloody Mary . Delicious! With a piece of bacon and olives as a garnish! Always a great Breakfast!

    Eggs Benedict
    Mary T.

    Stop by here for lunch before visitation at a hospital. The restaurant was easy to find and very busy. We were seated right away. The server was quick and helpful we put in our orders and got our food within the 15min. Our food was delicious. And the resturant has a lot of people waiting to be seated after we got our table in. Seems to have flowers all decorating the entire restaurant looks really pretty.

    Over medium and bacon
    Frances V.

    Had to go to kaiser and modesto and the place I wanted to eat at wasn't open yet. Decided the search yelp and found this place. I had my ten year old with me and I called ahead to see if there was a wait time in the only set about ten minutes and they only said about ten minutes on a sunday morning. They couldn't put me on a wait list over the phone, but since the wait was minimal we went over and were seated really quick. French toast ans pancakes run about $15 each and it's $5 additional to add eggs in bacon or sausage. My daughter got the nutella french toast and I got the bananas foster French toast. Both of these were delicious, but that was probably the best bananas foster I've ever had. The caramelized butter sauce and the perfect tenderness of the bananas made it a 10 out of 10 for me. I was telling my daughter that it had been a long time since I had something that tasty for breakfast. We both did the add-on and I ordered my eggs over medium with bacon and she did scrambled with bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly. I was confused about our orange juice which on the menu stated $7 a glass for fresh squeezed orange juice and when we got the juice, it definitely wasn't fresh squeeze, but on the bill it was only $5.

    Lasagna

    The food was just as good as the service we got the chance to get Pablo as our waiter he was amazing the vibe was there and made the experience ten times better the food was also amazing and I will definitely be going back

    Corned beef hash and eggs with pancakes
    Alyssa T.

    This was my first time going here since the change of ownership. My grandma wanted brunch so my grandma got brunch. There was a bit of a wait - it was Sunday after all, honestly it was less than 10 minutes - not too bad. We got a spot up front, which I was grateful for as my grandma has mobility issues. The server was in training - so we got two! That was fun and funny. The food was alright. Some of the menu was a little fancy. I opted for good ol' corn beef hash ...sadly the corned beef was oddly dry. My grandma ordered a taco salad - which was hilarious because that thing was BIGGER than her HEAD! It was HUGE! Her only wish was another stomach & she would've ordered it without black beans. Otherwise, it was great. The restaurant itself is beautiful now but it was very loud because it was busy. Overall, I would come back.

    Strawberry cheesecake pancakes

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    Is there a banquet/party room here? If so, how many can it hold?

    Hello yes we do have a banquet room that holds 60. Please contact the restaurant for further questions about booking.

    Do you take reservations?

    Only for parties of 6 or more

    Is the bar area open later than 10? Karaoke still there?

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    The Boardroom

    The Boardroom

    3.4
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    Our new favorite Friday Night Hang!!! But honestly!! Would be cool AF anytime! Drinks 100 out of…read more10! Beautiful cocktails, can even make a non alcoholic cocktail taste like you're not missing out. And when you need a little food, they've got it. The sliders and potato wedges were exactly what we needed! Super fresh, three perfectly grilled sliders, all different, so full of flavor! The wedges with that crispy, curled edge.... soooo good! My date devoured the blackberry cheesecake, which is a special so get it when you can. Friday's bring fun DJs, fun enough that we started our night there, went to our commitment and came back to end our night with more music, great drinks and the most beautiful charcuterie board made by Stephanie who will not only become your friend but take care of you with only the best service of a five star restaurant! We can't wait to make this our Friday regular habit!

    This place has major Rat Pack vibes and I'm here for it! The walls are covered in classic photos of…read moreall the old Hollywood greats and the whole space feels like stepping into a retro lounge with a modern but classy twist! The bartenders were awesome, always super attentive without hovering, and they clearly know their cocktails! I tried a couple, including a perfectly smooth espresso martini that kept me wanting another. They were spot on! We stopped in on a Saturday night and the DJ was absolutely on fire, great energy that kept the place buzzing without being over the top. It ended up being the perfect mix for a fun date night! Classy atmosphere, great drinks, good music, with plenty of space to find a quiet corner to chat! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a spot that feels a little different from the usual bar scene.

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    The Standard Pub

    The Standard Pub

    4.0
    (75 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I had a great experience here with my friends the service was great and so was the foodread more

    I have left wonderful reviews in the past for this place but I have to share my experience…read morerecently. My boyfriend and I have been to Standard Pub several times during the day, and every visit has been fantastic. We've enjoyed the food, drinks, and even had the pleasure of speaking with the owner on multiple occasions. The service was always welcoming, and the food was consistently phenomenal. Because of those great experiences, we decided to bring some friends on a Saturday night. We arrived around 7:30 PM, and the atmosphere looked promising. There appeared to be a DJ setting up, and the crowd seemed excited for a night of music, food, and drinks. Unfortunately, our experience that evening was completely different from what we had come to expect. We ordered food and drinks, and while our server wasn't outright rude, he seemed uninterested in providing the level of service we had previously received. As the night went on, things became increasingly odd. Shortly after ordering another round of drinks, while our drinks were still full and we had just received them, the server approached our table and asked if we were finished. My boyfriend jokingly responded, "No, let me talk to your manager," and laughed, assuming the server was joking as well. The server responded, "Yeah, it's my brother," but with an attitude that left everyone at our table looking at each other wondering what had just happened. He then informed us that we needed to put a credit card on file. At that point, we had already been there for over an hour, and it seemed strange that this requirement was only being brought up then. We also noticed that no other tables around us were being asked for a card. The most disappointing part came when we received the bill. There was an additional $60 service charge added--$35 on my friends' bill and $25 on ours. Confused, we asked for an explanation. The explanations we received kept changing. First, we were told it was because my boyfriend was sitting with another group, which was completely false. Then we were told it was because the bill exceeded $100. After that, we were told it was because there were more than six people in our party, despite there only being four of us. The inconsistent explanations were frustrating and made it feel as though the staff were simply making up reasons to justify the charge. Our issue wasn't necessarily with a service fee itself--it was the lack of disclosure and the conflicting stories we were given when we asked about it. To make matters worse, the receipt also included a separate line for an additional tip. After discussing it with them and explaining that additional charges should be clearly communicated to customers, the service charge was ultimately removed. This review is not a reflection of the food, which remains excellent, nor of our previous experiences at Standard Pub. It is solely based on the service and handling of the situation during our Saturday night visit. We left feeling disappointed and confused, especially because this establishment had earned our trust through many positive visits in the past. I sincerely hope this was an isolated incident and that management addresses these issues so other customers don't have a similar experience

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