1906 Lunch Menu

This menu is served in both the 1906 Dining Room and the 1906 Bar & Lounge. Please note that reservations are not accepted for the Bar & Lounge.


FLORA

Pull-Apart Brioche

garden seeds, honey butter, local sea salt $12

Flower Salad

sunflower sprouts, bee pollen, honey vinegar $17

Little Gem Caesar

boquerones, pine nuts, garlic crostini $16

Kale Salad

rose apple, grana padano, warm bacon vinaigrette $19

Sunflower Seed “Risotto”

ancient grains, blood orange, poached egg $20

Thumbelina Carrots

spiced miso vinaigrette, mint, basil $21


FUNGA

Pâté

pickled shallots, crispy enoki, warm brioche $19

Bisque

hen of the woods, shiitake, black trumpet $18

Tarte Flambée

caramelized onion, wild mushroom, pancetta $22

Parisienne Gnocchi

yellowfoot chanterelle, black truffle, pecorino $32

Wellington

cremini duxelles, porcini, petite greens $34

Truffle Season

Périgord french winter black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are prized fungi known for their earthy, rich aroma and deep, complex flavor. Found in southern France, these truffles are highly sought after in gourmet cooking, especially during winter.

Add fresh shaved truffles to any dish +$18


FAUNA/OCEAN

Salmon Tartare

horseradish, cara cara, puffed rice $22

Crab Cake

fennel, frisée, meyer lemon $24

Dayboat Scallops

applewood smoked, winter citrus, pomegranate $32

French Omelet

Maine lobster, béarnaise, bitter greens $35

Spaghetti Alla Chitarra

blue crab, saffron, green goddess herbs $39

Atlantic Halibut

garden radish, trout roe, miso beurre blanc $49

FAUNA/PASTURE

Beef Carpaccio

burrata, egg yolk, black lime $24

Roasted Chicken Breast

gigandes beans, tokyo turnips, chicken sausage $34

1906 Cheeseburger

bread & butter pickles, roasted garlic aioli, sesame bun, pommes frites $27

Bolognese

lamb, veal, pork, hand-rolled trofie $37

Flat Iron Steak Salad

red onion, crispy shallot, bleu cheese dressing $38


ACCOMPANIMENTS

$12 each

Smoked Olives

preserved lemon, teardrop peppers

Caramelized Savoy

crispy cabbage, keepwell soy

Grilled Broccolini

tahini, lemon

Crispy Sunchokes

citrus caramel, mint

Pomme Frites

rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli


Artisanal Cheese

Chef’s selection of 3 cheeses, served with traditional house-made accoutrements $26

Chef’s Tasting Menu

5 courses: A culinary journey through flora, funga, and fauna $90


At 1906 at Longwood Gardens

Our philosophy is to celebrate seasonal flavors through botanically inspired cuisine. We focus on using the freshest ingredients and sustainable proteins, drawing inspiration from our ornamental kitchen garden and the beauty of the natural world. By partnering with local farmers and artisans, we ensure each dish reflects the diverse, delicious tastes of the season while honoring our environmental sustainability. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience that nourishes, entertains, and connects you with the beauty that is Longwood Gardens.

Please inform your server of any allergies or restrictions.

Advance reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended and are available for groups of 1-10 guests. Reservations for the bar & lounge are not accepted. For groups larger than 10 guests, please reach out to us directly by calling 610.388.5290 or emailing us at 1906@longwoodgardens.org to review available options.

1906 advance reservations can be made online or by calling 610.388.5290.

Please note: Timed Gardens Admission tickets or Member reservations also required for Gardens admission for each member of your party, prior to your dining reservation time.

Members & Innovators receive a 10% discount on food purchases. 

1906 Hours

Now–Mar 28, 2025

Wednesday–Monday:
11:00 am–3:30 pm
Please note the last reservation in the Dining Room is 2:30 pm.

Tuesday: Closed

Valentine’s Weekend, February 14–16:
11:00 am–8:00 pm
Enjoy a black truffle prix fixe selection or enjoy the 1906 menu during special extended hours.


 

 

Timed Gardens Admission or Membership/Member reservations are also required for each member of your party, prior to your dining reservation time.