If you’ve been wanting to try out The Cafe at Linton’s in the Atlanta Botanical Garden, now is the time.

For a limited time, now through April, Garden admission fees will be waived when you are visiting the cafe for dinner. Previously, you had to pay admission to the Garden or be a Garden member to dine at the restaurant.

Note, this offer does not apply to lunch. You must still pay Garden admission if you plan to visit the restaurant before 5 p.m. It also is not valid on Feb. 14.

The restaurant, the creation of Chef Linton Hopkins, offers a signature menu based on fresh, local ingredients inspired by the Garden.

Potage of shrimp and soft grits, with she crab cream and trout roe at The Café at Linton’s. (Beckysteinphotography.com)

Café Hours from January – April are as follows:

Lunch: Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  (Admission or Garden membership is required for lunch.)

Brunch: Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Snacks: Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dinner: Wednesday – Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.

This Fall, look for the opening of Linton’s in the Garden, which will seat more than 200, include a patio and rooftop deck with views of the garden and local skyline.

For more information, visit www.lintonsinthegarden.com.