A group of laughing people sit at an outdoor table near a coffee cart and under an umbrella, drinking coffee and sharing dessert.

Visitors enjoy coffee and snacks at the Museum Courtyard Coffee Cart.

Cafe

Self-service lunch with plentiful seating inside or out.

Location

Level below Plaza, Restaurant/Cafe building

Hours

Daily 11:30am–3pm
Monday Closed

Garden Terrace Cafe

This small cafe has plentiful seating on a wide outdoor terrace overlooking the Central Garden.

Location

Level below Plaza, under the Museum Special Exhibition Pavilion

Hours

Saturday 11am–5pm
Sunday 11am–4pm
Monday–Friday Closed

Menu

Box lunches and drinks are for sale. See available items—and skip lines by preordering and paying for meals online.

Museum Courtyard Coffee Cart

Location

Museum Courtyard

Hours

Tuesday–Friday, Sunday 10am–5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am–7pm
Monday Closed

Menu

Box lunches and drinks are for sale. See available items—and skip lines by preordering and paying for meals online.

Grove Coffee Cart

Location

Outside the Restaurant/Cafe building on Plaza level

Hours

Tuesday–Friday 10am–3pm
Saturday–Sunday 9am–3pm
Monday Closed

Menu

Box lunches and drinks are for sale. (Preorder is not available at this location.)

The Restaurant

Full service dining with views of the Santa Monica Mountains whether sitting indoors or out. Reservations are recommended.

Location

Plaza level, Restaurant/Cafe building, near the entrance to the Getty Research Institute

Hours

Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–2:30pm
Saturday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–8pm*
Sunday 11am–3pm
Monday Closed

*Last seating at 7:30pm.

Reservations

Call (310) 440-6600 or make a reservation through Open Table.

Same-day reservations may be available. Inquire at the Restaurant entrance or at the Museum Information Desk.

Menu

Menus change seasonally.

Note for diners with food allergies: Dishes that include the top-nine food allergens are prepared in an open kitchen, though care is taken to minimize cross-contamination. Please inform us of any food allergies when you make your reservation. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before a reservation and are subject to chef's choice.

Garden Tea

Enjoy a selection of savory and sweet snacks with tea on the Restaurant terrace. Reservations are required.

Price

The price for Garden Tea is $55 for adults and $45 for children.

Location

Plaza level, Restaurant/Cafe building, near the entrance to the Getty Research Institute

Seating Hours

Friday and Saturday 2–3pm*

*Seatings occur between 2 to 3pm. Service ends at 5pm.

Reservations

Call (310) 440-6600 or make a reservation for Garden Tea through Open Table.

If you have not received a reply within 24 hours of leaving a message, contact Patrick Koffel by phone at (310) 440-6036 or via email.

Picnicking

Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy at any public seating area.

Popular spots for picnics are the lawn next to the Central Garden and the terrace outside the Garden Terrace Cafe. Picnic tables, benches, and lawns can also be found at the Lower Tram Station.

Coolers or picnic boxes larger than 11 x 17 x 8 inches aren't allowed inside galleries. Please check them at Coat Check in the Museum Entrance Hall before enjoying the exhibitions.

Two smiling adults each hold a smiling child on their laps as they sit on a colorful striped blanket on grass with the Central Garden visible in the background.
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