LAke city Eats

Just off exit 414, the final Columbia County exit on I-75, there is a little gem hidden inside a truck stop. Eden Garden is a surprise oasis amongst an otherwise fast food exit. Eden Garden provides travelers and locals with a fine dining experience set in a beautiful restaurant and sports bar. The restaurant and sports bar seats 250 people!

We tried the pierogies as our appetizers. They were excellent, served steaming hot; a great way to start off our meal! Then we had the corn-breaded fried chicken covered with honey butter ($14). The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the cornbread batter kept the chicken moist on the inside yet crispy on the outside. This entrée comes with two sides, so we selected the scalloped potatoes and the steamed broccoli. Both were simple yet sophisticated and well-executed. Read Full Review