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Lightscape Lodge Dinners

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!

  • Offered evenings during Lightscape, starting November 21, 2025.
  • 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.

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 Tickets Get Member 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 Menus

November Menu

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To Begin & Share

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup ag, vo 13.
spicy candied bacon, crispy leek

Crispy Brussels Sprouts v, ag, vgo 15.
honeycrisp apple, lemon-chive crème fraîche

Winter Wedge Salad ag, vgo 16.
shaved seasonal vegetables, roasted sweet potato, smoked bacon,
spiced pepitas, buttermilk dressing

Short Rib Tartine 24.
adobo-braised beef short rib, pickled onion, radish, arugula,
crispy garlic & sunchokes, grilled rustic bread

Entrées

Roasted Honeynut Squash Risotto vg, ag 29.
baby spinach, pickled beech mushroom, toasted pumpkin seed

Bison Burger ago 34.
winter truffle triple crème, bordelaise-braised mushroom, brioche,
radicchio slaw
sub gluten-free bun +3

Faroe Island Salmon ag 34.
spiced dumpling squash, caramelized cippollini onion,
preserved lemon

Desserts

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake v 15.
roasted pumpkin, warm spices, cookie crust

Chocolate & Espresso v, ag 15.
dark chocolate cake, espresso ganache, toasted walnut, sea salt

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies vg 12.
vanilla gelato

December Lodge Menu

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (ag) preparation avoids gluten (ago) gluten-free option available (vo) vegetarian option available (vgo) vegan option available

To Begin & Share

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup ag, vo 13.
spicy candied bacon, crispy leek

Crispy Brussels Sprouts v, ag, vgo 15.
honeycrisp apple, lemon-chive crème fraîche

Winter Wedge Salad ag, vgo 16.
shaved seasonal vegetables, roasted sweet potato, smoked bacon,
spiced pepitas, buttermilk dressing

Beet Carpaccio v, ag 16.
sherry-thyme marinated beet, radish, charred avocado,
chive aioli, pistachio

Smoked Chili Shrimp 18.
cornmeal-battered shrimp, smoked chili aioli, fresh herbs

Short Rib Tartine 24.
adobo-braised beef short rib, pickled onion, radish, arugula,
crispy garlic & sunchokes, grilled rustic bread

Entrées

Roasted Winter Vegetables vg, ag 30.
squash, cippollini onion, baby turnip, brussels sprout,
black beluga lentils, brown rice, fine-herb salsa verde

Roasted Honeynut Squash Risotto vg, ag 29.
baby spinach, pickled beech mushroom, toasted pumpkin seed

Bison Burger ago 34.
winter truffle triple crème, bordelaise-braised mushroom, brioche,
radicchio slaw
sub gluten-free bun +3

Semi-Smoked Duck Breast ag 40.
braised endive, baby turnip, sunchoke cream,
caramelized honey glaze

Steak Frites 45.
prime hanger steak, house-smoked onion jam, bistro fries,
truffle butter

Faroe Island Salmon ag 34.
spiced dumpling squash, caramelized cippollini onion,
preserved lemon

Desserts

Caramelized Apple Mille-Feuille v 15.
caramel apple compote, vanilla chantilly, puff pastry

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake v 15.
roasted pumpkin, warm spices, cookie crust

Chocolate & Espresso v, ag 15.
dark chocolate cake, espresso ganache, toasted walnut, sea salt

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies vg 12.
vanilla gelato

Kids’ Menu

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Kids’ menu available for guests 12 and under.

Kids’ Starters

Simple Salad vg, ag 6.50

Creamy Mushroom Soup v 8.

Kids’ Mains

Chicken Fingers with Fries 15.

Baby Spinach Risotto vg, ag 15.

Roast Salmon with Spinach 17.

Kids’ Desserts

Fresh Fruit vg, ag 7.

Vanilla Gelato & Chocolate Chip Cookies vg, ag 12.

If you have a food allergy, please notify us. If you have any questions about the dinners, contact the Yellow Magnolia team at 929-651-0465.

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