Dining at Descanso

Dining options at Descanso Gardens are managed by the Patina Restaurant Group.

Maple Restaurant

Maple is a family-friendly culinary experience located within the celebrated Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. To honor the changes of the season in the garden, Chef Philip Mack dishes up soul-warming American cuisine informed by classic technique, market-fresh produce, and subtle Latin inspirations. Admission to the Gardens is not required to dine at Maple.

Open: Saturday–Sunday, 9am–2pm
Click here for reservations or call 818-864-6435
Maple is also available for private events and parties. To find out more and to book,
please call 213-864-2241.
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Café Descanso

Café Descanso is located just past the entrance to the grounds. Our Café offers freshly made selections of breakfast pastries, fresh salads,  sandwiches, homemade cookies, ice cream, beer and wine. We offer Intelligentsia coffee that is 100% organic, direct trade certified and locally roasted in Southern California. For covered and shaded seating, tables are provided on the adjacent outdoor patio. Admission to the Gardens is not required to dine at the Café.

Open daily: 8am–4:30pm
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Catering 

Patina also offers catering for special events at Descanso Gardens. For more information click here or contact the Special Events office at (818) 949- 4291 or specialevents@descansogardens.org. Special Events Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday by appointment.