The Green Orchid by Michael's On East

A great restaurant within Selby Garden. The food is delicious and the service was so friendly and welcoming! We’re looking forward to visiting again because there’s plenty more on the menu you we want to try. If you are going to visit Selby Gardens, plan on lunch here, you won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic little restaurant Great service, Evan was informative and friendly The johns BLT I requested with crispy bacon and was NOT disappointed. The bacon was a little candied, piled high and it came with an aioli and a fresh beefsteak tomato slice. I'm not big on BLTs but when I saw the description I had to try it.. I'm so glad I did! The bread blended in with everything and added a slight aftertaste of rye. I have a cilantro allergy so I didn't take a bite of the entire taco that my partner got but I did try one of the tiger prawns and it was delicious! It's like they were cooked in a homemade garlic turmeric curry separately, and I loved it! The staff here are phenomenal and I love this little restaurant

We returned to Marie Selby Gardens for the first time since the expansion and the Green Orchid was the highlight of our trip. The rooftop to table and sustainability was impressive. The relaxing atmosphere and friendly service was such a warm and wonderful experience. Last, but not least...the Tuna Poke Bowl was the best I ever had!

Everything about the Green Orchid is lovely! The food is so fresh and delicious as are the drinks. The service was fantastic. My friend and I shared the bacon and egg appetizer then I got a salad with chicken. Definitely spend the admission money to eat here then walk around the garden.

Absolutely beautiful setting at Selby Gardens deserving of 6 stars. You must be a Selby Gardens member or have an entry ticket to the gardens to dine here. I had a delicious Reuben Sandwich with French fries. I sat outside and the service was excellent. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. My only complaint was the strawberry lemonade. A very small glass with mostly ice was $11. The restaurant is somewhat expensive but worth it. Except for the lemonade which is ridiculously priced. Open for lunch weekdays and brunch is available on Sundays. There is plenty of free indoor garage parking and the gardens are beautiful.

My family ate here for lunch after enjoying the botanical gardens. The dining at the Green Orchid was a wonderful experience. I ordered the MOE Cuban with yucca fries and it was one of the best Cubans I have ever had. The server was attentive and welcoming making for pleasant dining. We at on the balcony and, being at the gardens, presented a pleasant view with mango trees, fresh herbs, and flowers. If you go to the second floor of the nearby parking garage you can see the garden where they grow fresh herbs and flowers used in the variety of dishes. I absolutely will recommend to friends and family visiting us in Sarasota.

Green Orchid is a fabulous restaurant inside the Marie Selby gardens. The service was fantastic, the lobster roll was fresh and to die for, the atmosphere was classy and also relaxing. Highly recommend!

Today I took my mom to Marie Selby Gardens for her birthday! It was Wonderful! 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ in every way! We had lunch at The Green Orchid- It was divine! The service was excellent, the staff efficient and friendly and the food was Amazing! Gluten free options were awesome (for me) and my mom loved her French toast! I highly recommend, and I am probably going to become a member of Marie Selby Gardens!

So incredibly good. I got the lobster roll and it was packed with the most delicious lobster. The flavors were so enhanced with the other ingredients they put in it. My mom loves their key lime pie and swears by it, but we had to order another dessert due to me not being able to eat an ingredient in it. We ordered the peach cobbler and I could've eaten the entire thing by myself. I will be dreaming about it until I can eat it again! Server was super nice and helpful. Restaurant was beautiful. 11/10 experience.

Loved the ambience, views and overall vibe of the place. The salads were both delicious as were the mimosas. Didn't take advantage of the cocktail menu but it was really well put together. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items! Server was attentive and involved.

Amazing dining experience while visiting the gardens. The restaurant is lovely, the food and drink outstanding, and the service A+. Our wait person, Parker, was very welcoming and did a fabulous job checking in on us. So glad we tried the signature Green Orchid cocktail--tasty and refreshing after walking around the garden in the heat. Highly recommend. Split the lobster roll with a friend and they very kindly plated each half so they looked as delicious as they tasted. The onion strings are a must--yummy and beautiful presentation. Another friend had the burger and raved about it. Can't wait to return!

What a WONDERFUL find. Beautiful weather today so we decided we'd head to Sarasota and drop in on Selby Gardens. Been so many years since we've been there that the road we used to drive in on is now a brick walkway. Had a great time there and when we were ready, we decided it was time for a late lunch. Near the exit we saw bright colored umbrellas over tables and decided to check it out. It was the Green Orchid by Michael's On East and man, are we thankful we did. Great menu, wonderful selections, and outdoor seating was amazing on a cool day like today. The hostess and wait staff were all about the politest we've seen in ages. Very attentive and very cordial. The service was quick, the food was great and the presentation was 5 star all the way. We plan on re-visiting Selby soon and when we do, we will most definitely drop in to Green Orchid again. Thanks for putting the star on the top of an amazing day!

We went here after wandering around the botanical gardens and it was just what we needed. The food was DELICIOUS and everything was plated so beautifully. Seriously everything we tried was so good. The staff was super friendly and the interior of the restaurant is gorgeous. Would definitely recommend to lots of people!

I've been having lunch at The Green Orchid almost weekly since they opened and I must say all of their salads are the best tasting and freshest I've ever had anyplace! They chicken curry soup is so flavorful and smooth, and the Pat LaFrieda burger is amazing! (Please get the LaFrieda sliders back at MoE). Love all of the staff & fantastic bartenders!

Rick is handling the beverage service for The Green Orchid behind the bar every Monday. Last Monday while awaiting my friend I asked him for my Summer drink of an iced tea with a slice of orange. Rick asked me if he could get creative and I said go for it. He shook the ingredients in a martini shaker and served me a tea with a gorgeous frothy head on top. It was marvelous! My friend came in and she said I'll have what she's having. I sent the photos to my husband and we both came in together yesterday to enjoy lunch and some refreshing Orange Tealicious Tea's. (Rick's Name for this) The photos say it all. By the way, Monday is Rick's only day on site at The Green Orchid at Selby Garden's, if you care to try one. Tuesday through Friday he is wowing diners in the bar at Michaels on East. Summer in a Glass.

Amazing food, wonderful presentation, servers were attentive. My friends and I had a great time! Perfect lunch after going through the botanical garden.

Fairly unpleasant robotic staff, ridiculous prices, no view, food mediocre. there is absolutely no reason to go here. A sad situation all around.

You can only go in if you pay 28$/person, we wanted to go with our family, but no way I'm paying an extra 160$ just to go into the restaurant and sit down and pay for the overpriced food...