Chef's Garden

TLDR: Top tier brisket. Nearly as good as Texas brisket and certainly best I have had in New Jersey thus far. The hidden restaurant in the middle of a garden is so quaint and peaceful, I recommend going for lunch or a cozy dinner. View of the surrounding hills is also amazing. Quality of Food: I had no complaints about the food. The garden salad was refreshing and did not lack in its flavor. The brisket was AMAZING. If you look at my other reviews, you will find I am originally from the south and have frequented a few BBQ places in New Jersey, all of which have fallen short of what I have come to find as quality BBQ. This. Did. Not. Disappoint. The brisket was slightly marbled and melted in your mouth. I can only imagine the quality of the Rib Steak if the brisket was top notch. The cornbread was the only thing I could say was standard taste and quality. Quality of Service: It was neither over-the top nor mediocre service. Seemed like a decent amount of young adults were waiting on tables. We stopped in for a quick bite before heading to a festival, but we had no issues getting our order taken, food delivered and check processed quickly. Environment & Ambiance: Can't be compared to the other locations at the resort. The garden by itself is adorable and makes you feel like you're in a storybook. Looking out towards the hills provides a feeling of awe. The outside ambiance and cute tables and chairs makes you feel like you're joining Alice at a tea party. Pricing and Concerns: It's certainly not cheap if you are ordering their higher priced options. However, that being said, it is most definitely worth every penny. Not to mention you're at a resort, so what would you expect besides expensive dishes? For a party of two you can keep it under $$$. Add drinks or an extra person and you're going over. No other concerns to note. Comment and Recommendation: Yes! I recommend! If I didn't already make it obvious - go for the brisket!

Overall, it's okay. The service and the garden atmosphere was the highlight. Food was OK at best. 1 piece of small octopus tentacle is not enough to warrant the appetizer's price point. Cocktails ok, not great. Better off ordering wine instead. The selection of 3 different naturally flavored waters is nice for summer. Best time to dine during summer months is getting a reservation 30 minutes - 1 hour before sunset. Otherwise, it is too hot outside. Also, request table seating farthest from walking paths so people / kids do not continuously walk / run around right behind or around you. Our server and the hostess were pleasant and polite.

Wonderful restaurant with fresh ingredients and strong flavors. I started off with the Garden Salad which was all ingredients from the garden. The crisp freshness of this salad along with the wonderful dressing made for a delightful and light salad. Big enough for two. I split two mains with another table member, and got the smoked ribs and brisket, which have to be the best items on the menu next to the cornbread. The meat was juicy, moist, expertly seasoned and smoked to perfection. The cornbread was moist, sweet, and delicious with the honey butter (fresh honey from the garden). The staff were friendly and accompanying you our party members birthday, as well as another’s nut allergy. Highly recommend visiting here for lunch or dinner if you get the chance.

We absolutely LOVED our dinner at Chefs Garden! The food was outstanding! Fresh from the garden literally! Options for everyone kids and family with celiac. They were incredibly accomodating! Highly recommend a good dinner here while your visit Crystal Springs Resort at Grand Cascades

Its like being on vacation. The great outdoor breeze and tropical feel. The food was amazing. Fresh picked from their garden. We had the charcoal bun double burger. Fantastic. The bun is dark purplish color complements nicely with the cheese and bbq sauce. We also had the fish taco. Good portion of fish and nicely done with the cilantro sauce. Great deco and more importantly great food.