A dream realized by French-trained Chef/Owner Michel Bardavid, and 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, The Secret Garden Restaurant in Moorpark California is one of the most beautiful locales in Southern California’s Ventura County and has become one of Ventura County’s most sought after wedding venues and special event venues.
Understated and elegant, this award-wining French-American Bistro fine dining restaurant offers a romantic and unique dining experience with food you can eat with your eyes. Chef Michel uses his fine culinary techniques to make spectacular French-American cuisine, using the finest seasonal ingredients in innovative presentations that are paired with an extensive wine list.
Wedding Venue & Wedding Receptions in Moorpark, CA
The Secret Garden restaurant is one of Ventura County’s premier properties. If you are planning a wedding, a wedding reception or other special occasion The Secret Garden Restaurant is an unforgettable location, offering three different settings.
to host your wedding or special event. for any type of event, the Secret Garden also offers three different wedding or party settings. A lush garden, a covered patio and a stylish dining room.
Garden Weddings
The Secret Garden has over six thousand square feet of event garden space. You will find a peaceful tranquility about the garden, with romantic roses and jasmine arbors, manicured lawns, winding walkways and thousands of flowering plants, trees and herbs. During the evening, the garden and arbors light up with hundreds of tiny twinkling lights, creating an magical ambience. The quaint gazebo and stage area complete the charming European setting for hosting functions accommodating up to 200 guests.
Outdoor Dining
Our charming patio is covered with a retractable awning so that you can take full advantage of the fabulous Southern California climate. The patio walls are covered with beautiful al fresco paintings and miniature French ivy with a blanket of miniature evening lights. Diners are 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 will accommodate 100 guests.
Elegant Dining Room
For more intimate gatherings, our Dining Room can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests in an ultra romantic and elegant atmosphere creating a truly memorable experience where your guests will be surrounded by beautiful antiques and dine on 100 year old English tables and chairs. There is a timelessness in the dining room with the magnificent chandeliers, flickering candles in Victorian candelabra and soft background music.
Special Event Venues
There is no other place like the Secret Garden and it is the perfect place to host your next special gathering or business event. The professional and warm atmosphere adds a memorable touch to every affair, coupled with an award-winning cuisine and extensive wine list, your event is sure to make a lasting impression. Each and every event detail is personally and efficiently attended to so that you may sit back and enjoy your event. They can accommodate any occasion and can also provide catering service for outside events.
The Secret Garden Restaurant is available for a variety of special events, such as:
- Weddings, Receptions and Rehearsal Dinners
- Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations
- Bar Mitzvahs and Graduations
- Business Functions and Retirement Parties
- Special Events
You can visit their website at www.thesecretgardenrestaurant.com to view their uniquely designed Special Event Lunch and Dinner Menus and Cake Chart.
Call them at 805.552.9523 with any questions about availability, email them at moorparkssecret@aol.com or drop by to see it for yourself. The address is 255 East High Street Moorpark, CA 93021.