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High tea in the garden - The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room, Brentwood Bay, BC

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.8
4.8
4640 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Lunch and dinner are served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Northwest), Afternoon Tea, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 652-8222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Saanich
  • Cross Street
    Wallace Drive
  • Parking details
    The Dining Room Restaurant is located within The Butchart Gardens, so admission to The Gardens is required. You will be guided to your complimentary parking spot.
  • Public transit
    From downtown Victoria, you should take bus #30 or #31, then transfer to bus #75 (at the Royal Oak exchange) which comes right to The Gardens. For BC Transit schedules visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=1.txt
  • Entertainment
    The Butchart Gardens Summer Entertainment Calendar can be found at http://www.butchartgardens.com/
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Regional American (Northwest)

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butchart Gardens Dining Room offers an enchanting high tea experience amidst spectacular garden views. Guests rave about the "best high tea in Victoria," with "excellent service" and "beautiful surroundings." The food, including gluten-free options, is praised for its freshness and presentation. Reservations are recommended for this delightful culinary treat.

4,640 Reviews
  1. MargoF

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Probably about the best Butchart’s Christmas tea we’ve ever had, and we’ve had quite a few!

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  2. Deanna

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. The chef is so creative with the flavors. It was beyond my expectations.

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  3. Kathy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table was in a quiet section of the restaurant with a view of the beautiful, colours of Christmas lights. There was a varied selection of entrees...salmon, pork, chicken, steak and a vegetarian option. The steak was great! The pork chop huge! The salmon was uniquely presented and tasty. The pasta our youngster had was disappointing. The service was great. Overall, we were happy to have had dinner where we could walk out the door and enjoy a fabulous tour of the gardens decorated for Christmas.

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  4. Elena

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say Butchart Gardens, the ambiance is beautiful and the Christmas Tea food was delicious. But the portion sizes are definitely smaller than they were a few years ago.

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  5. Eimi

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was very friendly and attentive. Very nice holiday atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend more than the Empress. :)

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  6. Peter

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The piano is back for Christmas! Wonderful meal as always. Thanks Ashley, Renee, Shane and the rest of the team!

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  7. Christine

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful afternoon tea experience. Enjoyed the 100th anniversary tea the best. Delicious pastries and sandwiches. In the loveliest converted house among the garden. Friendly and accommodating staff.

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  8. Sheri

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience! I ordered the gluten free high tea and it was delicious and no cross contamination. Went with my two kids and they also really enjoyed their time. Highly recommend!

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  9. ChihWei

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place, love the staff, such a lovely place!!! We definitely will visit again!

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  10. Linda

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the vegan afternoon tea and it was absolutely delicious. It was so lovely to have every item on the regular tea menu made into vegan offerings. Really delicious flavours and such a beautiful dining area, it was a really lovely afternoon experience.

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FAQs

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.8 stars by 4640 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wallace Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Saanich
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Northwest), Afternoon Tea, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Dining Room Restaurant is located within The Butchart Gardens, so admission to The Gardens is required. You will be guided to your complimentary parking spot.
  • Public transit
    From downtown Victoria, you should take bus #30 or #31, then transfer to bus #75 (at the Royal Oak exchange) which comes right to The Gardens. For BC Transit schedules visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=1.txt
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Butchart Gardens Summer Entertainment Calendar can be found at http://www.butchartgardens.com/
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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