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Holiday Hours Notice! The National Aviary will be OPEN on Tues., November 26 and CLOSED on Thurs. November 28 so staff, volunteers, and guests may enjoy Thanksgiving. Plan Your Visit

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Brunch in The Garden Room

Brunch in The Garden Room

Pricing – Adults: $55; Kids 12 and under: $35
National Aviary Admission Included

Enjoy a delectable meal prepared by Chef Josef Karst of Atria’s Specialty Catering in The Garden Room, an elegant space featuring two stone fireplaces overlooking the historic Rose Garden.

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Holiday Brunch

  • Holiday Brunch Menu

    Starters

    A beautiful assortment of Potomac Bakery sweets, holiday favorite treats, and fresh cut fruit

    Entrées

    Cinnamon French Toast with Whipped Vanilla Cream and Maple Syrup

    Firecracker Chicken and Waffles

    Island-spiced Bacon-wrapped Mahi Mahi

    Black Bean Enchiladas (V, VE, DF)

    Feliz Navidad Frittata Con Queso

    Holiday Ham-off-the-Bone 

    Texas Sausage Links

    Potato Crisps

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages 
    (Included with Brunch)

    Coffee

    Tea

    Juice

    Milk

    Alcoholic Beverages
    (Add-on)

    Cocktails – $9

    Hot Hard Cider

    Spiced Eggnog

    Garden Mary with Celery and Antipasti Skewer

    Tito’s Screwdriver with Fresh Fruit

    Aperol Spritz

    Prosecco Mimosa

    Beer – $6

    Penn Pilsner 

    Miller Lite

    Yuengling 

    Wine – $8

    Moscato

    Chardonnay

    Pinot Noir

    V – Vegan
    VE- Vegetarian 
    GF – Gluten Free
    DF – Dairy Free

Holiday Happenings, including Holiday Brunches, Presented by:

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Brunches are served by:

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An absolutely amazing experience for the whole family. We attended Father’s Day Brunch at the Aviary with the extended family. The kids were enthralled with the feathered residents, and the boys all enjoyed the buffet…

Chelle, Brunch Attendee

While we offer a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free foods, please keep in mind that The Garden Room kitchen is NOT a designated gluten-free and dairy-free kitchen.

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