Dinner in the Gardens

Fifteen acres of semi-tropical gardens nestled among 350-year-old oak trees—that's the spot for a fabulous nighttime dining experience at Café Jefferson. Stroll the grounds before dinner, then take a seat on the glassed-in porch with a stunning view of the gardens and Lake Peigneur. The café at Rip Van Winkle Gardens specializes in seafood dishes, including bisques, gumbos, étouffée, sauce piquante, and homemade gourmet desserts and will be open for a special evening event on August 23, with seating times at 6 pm and 8 pm. Please call for reservations for dinner at (337) 359-8525. Visit ripvanwinklegardens.com for more information about the gardens.