The Secret Garden Cafe - OCCOQUAN

We were eager to try out this restaurant today, but the host hurriedly and rudely informed us that there was a 45-minute to one-hour wait. Despite pointing out the empty tables, he coldly stated that they were reserved for waitlist customers. In my opinion, as we were present and the waitlist customers were not, they could have seated us and gained some business. I doubt I will attempt to dine here again.

The crab was absolutely delicious. I couldn't resist licking every bit of the sauce that came with it. The bread pudding was also perfect, with no raisins as it should be. I highly recommend this restaurant, 10/10.

Get the Monte Cristo! The food was great but the service was lacking. Good quality food in a quaint setting. Have visited twice and enjoyed both visits.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, but unfortunately does not allow dogs. The patio can get very hot in direct sunlight. The service was average. Surprisingly, the hot chocolate was delicious, as I rarely order it. The food was decent and some dishes were reasonably priced. However, some dishes were on the pricier side. I had the shakeouts, which was quite tasty, but I couldn't finish it after adding on sausage. The sausage was a letdown, as it seemed to be a typical commercial grade link. My husband's burrito was satisfying, especially with the substitution of beans for onions and peppers. I would consider returning, especially for the French toast, which looked generously stuffed and perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

Fabulous and I mean fabulous location, food and service! Great outside Ambiance and I mean outside ambiance