Taara H.
Yelp
The girls and I weren't able to make it over here during Restaurant Week, but I was so impressed with the menu, we planned for a ladies dinner so I could try it out.
I am a huge fan of Mediterranean cuisine and Jardín did not disappoint! Very quaint and cozy ambiance tucked in the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Gardens, it was a lovely evening retreat.
We started with the Mezze Table where we could sample all the appetizers family style: tzatziki, mast o khiar (cucumber and rose petals), salata adas, marinated olives, Sicilian cauliflower, garden bruschetta, marinated feta, white cheddar stuffed dates, grilled cheese, and bolognese stuffed arinci. I enjoyed the fantastic flavors of everything, but my favorites were the grilled cheese (with an incredible jam on top), the bolognese-stuffed arincini, and lentils. The lentils were incredibly seasoned and I could've eaten an entire VAT of them! The marinated olives should've been larger OR pitted. They were so small and having to bite out the seed was - well - annoying. Felt like I was eating sunflower seeds and having to spit out the shell Loved the marinade, however. Also, was very perplexed that naan wasn't included in the Mezze Table - and was a separate order. Not sure what they expected one to eat the tzatziki with
I decided on their salad of the day and soup of gne day, a cauliflower bisque. The lemon vinaigrette on the salad left much to be desired and was rather bland. Would've loved more flavor in it. The bites with feta in it helped it out. The cauliflower bisque was amazing!! Such a wonderfully creamy delight.
Because I went to crazy with the appetizers, soup and salad, I opted for a "small plate" of beef kefta kabobs. So very yummy!! I was only able to eat one, and the second the next day was just as good! And that rice they served with it - oh my it was good!! It was slightly creamy with a hint of lemon.
I forgot our server's name, but she was pleasant, attentive and offered up her recommendations, which were great!! She seemed new at times, but we all have to start somewhere and she did great!!
The manager on duty, Ripley ("like Believe It Or Not") was great as well...genuine, welcoming, and just the right amount of check ins.
I HAVE to come back to try the rest of the menu! Nice little gem to have here in SATX :)