Chef T's Garden Grill

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1525 E Gary Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

History

Chef Terry had a dream to open an independent place small enough to deliver to each customer a personal and unique experience, preparing the freshest ingredients available, and turing out dishes to to order every time. The 1925 Sears home was the perfect setting with original hardwood floors, a soaring 14 foot ceiling with fireplace in the main dining room, lush tropical landscaping in a private secluded property.

Specialties

Unique restaurant situated in a restored 1925 historic home. Chef Terry Doner creates interesting fresh dinner selections in his small kitchen. We are tucked away, almost hidden in a private, nicely landscaped tropical setting. The menu is changed several times throughout the year and is inspired by visits to many great restaurants around the world. Reservations are recommended as the chef will only book 25 to 30 covers on any given night to assure personal attention and detail to every meal prepared. This is all about passion for food and little about volumn and turing tables. Come experience something different.

Reviews

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4.5119 reviews
Rick And Amanda E.
12/8/2025

A fantastic place to enjoy excellent food and intimate dining. We always have a pleasant experience. My only wish is that they have chocolate cake on hand more frequently. But that won't stop us...

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Monquita R.
12/7/2025

When I mentioned to my boyfriend that there was a restaurant that I wanted to try, he couldn't recall a restaurant in that area because it's fairly residential. Chef T's is truly the definition of...

Scott A.
12/28/2025

One of the greatest restaurants in town. Hearty and cheesy French onion soup, Chicken San Pretonio indescribable! So tender , You can cut it with a fork. I'm not even sure what the creamy sauce is...

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Shawn M.
12/20/2025

Cool place with awesome food and service! A local gem a little off the beaten path. Highly recommend!

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Power I.
10/31/2025

I always love coming to this Lakeland Treasure. The ambiance and atmosphere is warm and intimate. Dining in a house turned restaraunt lends to the intimacy and coziness of the dining experience....

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