Restaurant Associates

Catering by Restaurant Associates, exclusive caterers at Cleveland Botanical Garden

A passion for food. An obsession for detail.

Your guests expect it. And they will not be disappointed, because Cleveland Botanical Garden partners with award-winning Restaurant Associates. This is the same company, with more than 50 years of experience, that provides notable food and beverage service to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the San Francisco Performing Arts Center, among others.

Your event is as special to us as it is to you. Committed to providing an unparalleled level of service and cuisine, Restaurant Associates has earned a reputation for uncompromising quality. Whether you're hosting a private reception for a few guests, a dramatic gala for six hundred or a celebratory dinner in between, our creative catering experts will be delighted to work with you to custom design a truly memorable experience. We listen carefully to your goals and ideas, and choreograph a perfect performance that combines our distinctive menus and our instinctive sense of how to make your occasion unique. Superb ingredients, fine wines, elegant table settings and our attentive professional staff all contribute to achieving a singular impression. We dedicate ourselves to ensuring the success of your event.

In addition to catering all Garden and private special events, Restaurant Associates also operate the Garden Café during regular visitor hours. With al fresco dining on the lovely Terrace in the warm months and indoor café seating year-round, we offer a range of terrific options for impromptu meals and snacks.