The Secret Garden Restaurant is one of the most beautiful locales in Southern California and has become one of Ventura County’s most sought after wedding venues and special event sites. We provide an unforgettable location and provide three perfect settings to host your wedding or special event. View our image gallery...

The Secret Garden encourages you and your guests to celebrate an experience you will always remember. If you are planning a wedding, reception or other special occasion, we offer a romantic setting and superb culinary experience. Whether your party is intimate or grand, you will find the cuisine presentation always to be on the cutting edge and sumptuous to the palate. Chef Michel takes great pride in providing you with a tailored menu made with the very best seasonal ingredients. Whether dining à deux or with 250 guests, the integrity of the cuisine is always just as delightful and consistent. We also provide the very best distinctive European customer service.

Our charming Patio is covered with a retractable awning so that we may take full advantage of our fabulous Southern California climate. The patio walls are covered with beautiful al fresco painting and miniature French ivy with a blanket of miniature evening lights. Diners are also surrounded by varieties French Lavender, gardenias, roses, lilies, red riding hood and other foliage. Whether dining under the stars or taking full advantage of the marvelous sunshine, our patio is also a desirable option in accommodating 100 guests.

Wedding Venue & Wedding Receptions

Because we are one of Ventura County’s premier properties for memorable weddings and special events, the Secret Garden also offers you three different wedding or party settings. In the beautiful Secret Garden, there is over six thousand square feet of event garden space. You will find a peaceful tranquility about the garden, with romantic roses and jasmine arbors, manicured lawns, winding walkways and thousands of flowering plants, trees and herbs. During the evening, the garden and arbors alight with hundreds of tiny twinkling lights, creating an magical ambience. The quaint gazebo and stage area complete the charming European setting for hosting functions accommodating up to 200 guests.

For more intimate gatherings, our Dining Room can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests in an ultra romantic and elegant atmosphere. A truly memorable experience where your guests will be surrounded by beautiful antiques and dine on 100 year old English tables and chairs. There is a timelessness in the dining room with the magnificent chandeliers, flickering candles in Victorian candelabra and soft background music.

There is no other place like the Secret Garden and it is the perfect place to host your next special gathering. Our professional and warm atmosphere adds a memorable touch to every affair, coupled with our award-winning cuisine and extensive wine list, your event is sure to make a lasting impression. Each and every event detail is personally and efficiently attended to so that you may sit back and enjoy your event. We can accommodate any occasion and can also provide catering service for outside events.

The Secret Garden Restaurant is available for your special event, such as:

    * Weddings, Receptions and Rehearsal Dinners
    * Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations
    * Bar Mitzvahs and Graduations
    * Business Functions and Retirement Parties
    * Special Events

Please see our uniquely designed Special Event Lunch and Dinner Menus for a taste of what we can offer you and call us at 805.552.9523 with your interest.

Special Events Menus

• Banquet Lunch Menu
• Banquet Dinner Menu
• Hors D'oeuvres Menu
• Cake Chart