Dining at the Arboretum
Seated Tea
Complete your Dallas Arboretum experience with a seasonal and delicious three-course tea set amid the festive ambiance of the beautiful DeGolyer Tea Room. Seated Tea is only available to guests 10 and older. Reservations required. See Details and Menu
Lula Mae Slaughter Dining Terrace
Open daily | 9am–5pm
Service provided by Gil’s Elegant Catering
The dining terrace offers a quick, convenient, “sandwich counter” experience for guests who want to grab something simple or a glass of wine or cold beer and enjoy it “al fresco” with a view of A Tasteful Place, White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas in the distance.
Menu
Breakfast Selections
Breakfast ends at 11am
Ham and Cheese Croissant | $8.50
Soup of the Day
12 oz. cup served with bread | $7.50
Combos
*½ of Our Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich with Cup of Soup | $12.50
*Small Garden or Caesar Salad with Cup of Soup | $12.00
Healthy Choices
Fresh Fruit Salad–Assorted Seasonal Fruit | $8.50
Salads
Served with fresh bread
Garden Salad | $8.99
Mixed Baby Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Shredded Carrots
Choice of Dressing
Salad Trio | $11.99
Choose Three Salads: Fresh Fruit Salad, Fiesta Black Bean and Corn Salad,
Pecan Chicken Salad, Caesar Salad or Fresh Garden Salad
Pecan Chicken Salad | $11.99
Famous Chicken Salad served with sliced Tomatoes, Cucumbers slices on Baby Greens
Choice of Dressing
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $11.99
Sliced Chicken Breast, Crispy Romaine, Fresh Parmesan, Ancho Croutons and House Caesar Dressing
Specialty Wraps and Sandwiches
Served with chips and pickle
The Monterey Club Wrap | $12.50
Shaved Turkey, Bacon, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Herb Cream Cheese in Tomato Basil Tortilla
Southwest Caesar Wrap | $12.50
Sliced Chicken and Lettuce with Chipotle Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese in Tomato Basil Tortilla
Our Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich | $12.50
Prepared with Sun-dried Cherries, Toasted Texas Pecans served on a Buttery Croissant
Hot Panini Sandwiches
Served with chips and pickle
Country Style Panini | $13.50
Sliced Turkey, Parma Ham, Provolone Cheese, Sliced Tomato, Pesto Mayonnaise on Rustic Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Tuscan Panini | $13.50
Sliced Chicken Breast, Sliced Tomato, Provolone Cheese, Boursin Cream Cheese on
Rustic Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Roasted Portabella Panini | $13.50
Balsamic Portabella Mushroom, Roasted Red Peppers, Jalapeno Hummus,
Vegan Cheese and Baby Greens
Children’s Menu
Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $7.50
Served with Choice of Chips or Honey Graham Crackers
All Beef Hot Dog | $7.50
Served with Choice of Chips or Honey Graham Crackers
Ice Cream and Desserts
Assorted Ice Cream Bars | $4
Frozen Lemon Icees | $5.50
Brownies | $4.50
Chocolate Chunk Cookie | $4
Lemon Bars | $4.50
La Crème Featured Beverages
Café Latte | $6.00
Café Mocha| $6.00
Cappuccino| $6.00
Mexican Hot Chocolate| $6.00
Mayan Mocha Latte| $6.00
Chai Latte| $6.00
Drip Coffee | $3.25
Beverages
Coca Cola Soft Drinks | $4.00
Lemonade | $4.00
La Crème Iced Teas – Peach Ginger Green or Tropical Passion | $4.00
Dragon Fruit Lemonade or Lavender Lemonade| $5
Bottled Water | $4.00
Frappuccino’s and Smoothies | $7.00
Selection of Red or White Wine and Champagne | $11
Imported and Local Craft Beers | $9
Domestic Beer | $8
Café on the Green
Monday – Friday 10:30am- 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-4pm
*Weather permitting
Service provided by Gil’s Elegant Catering
Located along the Paseo, Café on the Green features casual outdoor dining for the whole family to enjoy, and often features live or recorded music that matches the theme of the festival or season, along with special seasonal menu items, cold beer, glasses of wine and a great selection of coffees provided by Gil’s Elegant Catering.
Menu
French Dip Sandwich
House Made Sliced Angus Beef with Au Ju Dipping Sauce
On a Soft French Roll with Melted Provolone Cheese, Bag of Kettle Chips
$14.50
Hand Carved Pastrami Sandwich
with Big Eye Swiss Cheese on Local Sourced Marble Rye Bread, Bag of Kettle Chips
$13.50
Quiche Lorraine
A Wedge of Quiche with Sautéed Bacon, Scallions and Gruyère Cheese
Accompanied with Spring Mix, served with your Choice of Dressing
$11.99
Pecan Chicken Salad
A Dollop of our Famous Chicken Salad,
Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers and Festive Baby Mixed Greens
$11.99
Chicago Hot Beef Sandwich
Sliced Angus Beef with Spicy Giardiniera, Melted Provolone,
On a Soft French Roll, Bag of Kettle Chips
$14.50
Kids Meal
All Beef Hot Dog
with Choice of Bag of Chips or Grahams Snack
$7.50
Sweet Treats
Kentucky Chocolate Decadence Cake
New Orleans Bourbon Pecan Pie
$7.00
Beverages
$4.00 – Bottled Water
$4.50– 20 oz Sodas
$8 – Domestic Beer
$9.00 – Local Artisan Micro Brews and Imported Beer
$8.00 – Local Brewery Craft Draft Beer – 12oz
$11.00 – Selection of Red or White Wines and Champagne
Restaurant DeGolyer
Open daily | 11am–3pm
Located at the heart of the Arboretum, Restaurant DeGolyer resides within the historic DeGolyer House. Guests can choose to enjoy lunch on the outdoor loggia or opt for indoor seating in the DeGolyer Tea Room. Please note that seating in the tea room is reserved for guests aged 13 and older. Outdoor seating includes cooling fans for warmer days and heaters for cooler days, ensuring your comfort in any weather.
Grilled Cheese Kiosk
Monday – Friday 10:30am- 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-4pm
Open during good weather in the spring and fall, this convenient food station is on the Paseo near the Gift Cart.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich on
Local Sourdough Bread with
Melted Texas Cheddar and Provolone Cheese
Served with Dill Pickle
Traditional $9.00
Vegan $9.00
With Bacon $10.00
Elote
Cup of Corn with Parmesan Cheese and Chipotle Mayo
$6.75
Warm Soft Pretzel
$6.50
Warm Cheese Dunking Sauce – .50
Ice Cream – $4.00
Lemon Icee – $5.50
Bottled Beverages
Waters $4.00 16.9 oz
Soft Drinks $4.50 20 oz
Imported and Local Craft Beers $9.00
Picnic Spots
The Arboretums stunning green grass, relaxed, tranquil atmosphere, and natural setting invite individuals, families and children to sit down and share a picnic. Visitors are invited to order food to-go and picnic anywhere on the grounds (except in restaurants) or bring your own food to enjoy in the garden.