Lightscape Lodge Dinners - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Lightscape Lodge Dinners

Lightscape Lodge Dinners

Book dinner at Lightscape Lodge for an extra special Lightscape experience!

  • Offered evenings during Lightscape, starting November 22, 2024.
  • Select from an à la carte menu featuring winter-inspired dishes. Children’s menu available.
  • Members: Present your member ID at the time of dining to receive 10% off.
  • Advance tickets to Lightscape are required.

Join us for a seated dinner in Yellow Magnolia Café, decked out for the season with elegant winter accents. Reservations and dates are limited, so be sure to secure your table!

Step 1: Make a Reservation at Lightscape Lodge

Reserve a Table

Step 2: Book Your Lightscape Tickets

Book Lightscape entry for approximately 30 minutes before your dinner.

Get Lightscape Tickets

Note: Tickets to Lightscape must be purchased separately. All members of your party need both a ticket and a dinner reservation; book Lightscape entry 30 minutes before your Lodge reservation. You will walk the first part of the trail then check in at the restaurant via the Palm House on Lily Pool Terrace. On event nights, walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

Lightscape Lodge Menu

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten-friendly (gfo) gluten-free option available (vgo) vegan option available

Appetizers

maine lobster chowder GFO | 16.
old bay oyster crackers

winter salad V, GF | 14.
green apples, walnuts, blue cheese, date vinaigrette

soft parmesan polenta V, GF | 18.
soft egg, wild mushrooms, black truffle

mediterranean mezze V, GFO | 19.
beet hummus, maple labneh, muhammara, delicata squash,
fresh & pickled winter vegetables, pita

seared nantucket bay scallops GF | 23.
preserved lemon, chili crisp, shiso

Mains

curried cauliflower VG, GF | 26.
kabocha, swiss chard, kumquat, seven seeds and nuts

cabernet-braised beef short ribs GF | 34.
celeriac potato puree, glazed baby carrots

pan-roasted halibut GF | 35.
black lentils, baby turnip, cippolini onion,
apple cider glaze

sage squash strozzapreti V | 28.
butternut squash, brown butter, ricotta salata, toasted pepita

ymc burger GFO | 26.
caramelized onions, yellow tomato, gruyère, aioli
choice of black pepper fries or greens
sub gluten-free bun +3

roasted chicken | 32.
confit leg, chestnut spaetzle, tuscan kale

Desserts

tableside s’mores to share | 18.
bruléed marshmallow, graham crackers, chocolate ganache

camembert burnt cheesecake V | 14.
phyllo crumble, blackberry mouse

profiterole snowman V | 10.
cookies and creme filling

pear crumble tart V | 14.
ginger ice cream

seasonal sorbet & fruit VG, GF | 12.

Kids’ Menu

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten-friendly (gfo) gluten-free option available (vgo) vegan option available

Kids’ Appetizers

winter vegetable minestrone VG, GFO | 10.
orzo, oyster crackers

kids’ crudité VGO, GF | 10.
carrot, broccoli, celery, grape, apple
ranch or hummus

Kids’ Entrées

macaroni & cheese V | 12.
elbow noodles, cheddar

salmon GF | 15.
broccoli, jasmine rice

chicken fingers | 14.
choice of french fries or salad

Kids’ Desserts

profiterole snowman V | 10.
cookies and crème filling

ice cream V | 10.
vanilla or chocolate

Lightscape Lodge Drinks

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten-friendly (gfo) gluten-free option available (vgo) vegan option available

Cocktails

campfire old fashioned GF | 17.
bourbon, brown sugar, chocolate bitters,
brûléed marshmallow skewer

holiday spirit VG, GF | 16.
vodka, red wine, pear liqueur, maple syrup, lemon

spiced gin & tonic VG, GF | 16.
cinnamon, allspice, blood orange

polar vortex VG, GF | 16.
tequila, blue curacao, agave, lime

chocolate night fever VGO, GFO | 16.
tequila, passionfruit, hot chocolate, passionfruit marshmallow

milk & cookie shot V | 14.
rumchata, chocolate vodka, chocolate liqueur,
cookie shot glass

Mocktails

lightscape lemonade VG | 11.
rosemary, lemon juice, sparkling lemon soda

spiced pineapple spritz VG, GF | 11.
caramelized pineapple puree, warm spices, candied pineapple, soda

classic hot cocoa V, GF | 9.
chocolate milk, marshmallows

classic vegan hot cocoa VG, GF | 11.
vegan whipped cream, valrhona cocoa, chocolate candy pearls

hot apple cider VG, GF | 6.

add a shot to your hot beverage | 7.
spiced rum, whiskey, kahlúa, or peppermint schnapps

For a complete beverage menu including daily wine and soft drink selections, please email [email protected].

Contact

If you have any questions about the dinners, contact the Yellow Magnolia team at 929-651-0465.

Support

Lead Sponsor, Lightscape

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Image, top of page: Photo by Michael Marmora Photography.