Relia’s Garden

Anytime I am at the NOC, I will be here at Relia’s Garden. The first time we went, I wasn’t sure what to get and the waiter was extremely helpful and kind. I ended up with the duck ravioli, something I have never had with this wonderous sauce. Oh my it was fab, with a nice Biltmore Pinot Noir. The view was beautiful and full of peace, overlooking a beautiful garden (that seemed like all the fresh ingredients came from, and a fabulous landscape of mountains, blue skies with fluffy clouds.
My most recent visit, the menu changed (which changes 1 – 2 times a year I believe… and WOW. I love meatloaf and this was the ultimate comfort fancy flavorfilled meatloaf– my top meatloaf ever! Fresh like you wouldn’t believe– made when we ordered with freshest vegi’s, amazing flavorful sparks in your mouth sauce. And, meatloaf serving for 2 (I ate it all!). It also came with mac n cheese that my partner loved, but I wasn’t that fond. Enjoyed this with a nice Ausie Syrah.
Oh– and the dessert! amazing! I had the flourless chocolate cake and he had the blueberry lemon cake (I think some cheesecake in the middle). Both were amazing– BLC was enough for 2 and makes your mouth water. the chocolate cake just the right amount for 1 and sharing a bite or 2 with another (rich and tasty).
What else can I say– this meatloaf is my #1.
This restaurant is considered ‘distinctive southern cuisine’. I agree but it is a ‘fancy’ restaurant but you don’t need to change our of your teva’s or jeans.