Garden Grill

Description

The Garden Grill is located at 64 North Country Road, Smithtown. Three handicapped spaces in the paved parking lot are near  the ramp to the accessible entrance. The double-door, main entrance is up three stone steps. The Garden Grill has two floors. There are thirteen steps to the second floor. There is no elevator. Floors are wood/carpet. Seating is at tables (high and low) and a full-height bar. There is ample space between tables in the several dining areas. There is a second floor party space. There is no elevator to reach this level. 

Two, single-occupancy, accessible restrooms are located near the accessible entrance. The sinks are a bit tight for wheelchair users.  The ladies' room has a baby-changing station. The men's room does not.

There is outdoor dining at umbrella covered tables. Pebbles or pavers cover the ground. There is a full-height bar outside.

Checklist

Attraction Type:  dining
Number of accessible spaces:  3
Location of accessible spaces:  close to ramp to accessible entrance
Surface of lot:  paved
Distance to venue:  close
Transportation to venue offered:  na
Terrain:  flat
Places to rest:  no
Paths and walkways:  wooden ramps
Location of accessible entrance:  to the right of the main entrance
Doors:  single door at accessible entrance, double doors at main entrance
Number of floors:  2
Elevators:  none
Ramps:  to accessible entrance
Steps and staircases:  16 steps to second floor
Width of aisles:  ample space in dining rooms
Places to sit:  *tables, high and low, full-height bar, outdoor dining on patio in rear
Location of restrooms:  in rear of dining room, near the accessible entrance
Type of restroom:  two, single-occupancy, accessible rooms
Ease of entry and exit:  good
Baby changing station:  in ladies room only
Available food services:  lunch, brunch, dinner
Friendliness of staff:  very friendly and efficient
Notes:  *outdoor dining area has floor covering of thick pebbles or pavers.

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Today was our first indoor dining experience at the Garden Grill since before Covid. We have had wonderful experiences dining outside during the past several years. On this very cold January day it was time to return. 

Three accessible spaces in the paved parking lot are located close to the ramp to the accessible entrance. There are three stone steps at the main entrance. 

Once inside I found it as lovely as I had remembered. The Victorian style is maintained in the beautiful, cozy front rooms, reminiscent of a living room, The fireplace was perfect for this day. Victorian wallpaper, chandeliers, and other accessories as well as tables beautifully set with fabric tablecloths and napkins, combine to complete the aura. Several other dining areas each have a different atmosphere, but are all quite nice. There is a small, full-height bar area to the right of the entrance, and another larger bar in the back. The Victorian dining areas are not quite as spacious as the other areas, but everything is navigable. Several people using walkers did not appear to have any difficulty getting to their tables. The back areas have considerably more space between tables. Actual photos of the owner’s family can be found on the walls. 

There is a party space on the second floor. Take note that the only way to reach it is by walking up a full flight of stairs ( 13 steps ). 

As soon as we were seated, a bread basket and glasses of water were brought to our table. Our server was lovely, bringing us drinks and giving us plenty of time to decide on our order. The lunch menu is quite varied, from soups and salads, to terrific sandwiches and entrees. We decided on a Portobello Mushroom sandwich and a Chicken Luciano one.  Both were served with fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Both were delicious! Before we knew it two hours had passed! It was a wonderful, cozy and delicious way to spend a January day!

Two large, accessible, single-occupancy, restrooms are located in a hallway near the rear dining areas. If you are a wheelchair user, it may be a bit tight when using the sink, due to the garbage can being located again the wall there.  There is a baby-changing station.

Garden Grill is a lovely venue which we will happily return to.

As always, we at Destination:Accessible, advise you to visit a venue’s website, http://www.gardengrill.com">www.gardengrill.com, when planning a visit, to “know before you go.”

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