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

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.9
4.9
4630 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
  • Website
    https://www.butchartgardens.com/restaurant/the-dining-room/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
  • 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

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Menu

October 1st to November 30th, 2024

Main

  • Lemon Trifle

    Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello

    • Signature House Scone

      Strawberry preserve, whipped mascarpone

      Savoury Sandwiches and Delicacies

      • Wild B.C. smoked salmon rillette, chive, croissant

        • Cowichan Valley chicken, goat cheese, cranberry, rosemary

          • Cold smoked albacore tuna, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula

            • Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon

              • Cremini mushroom quiche, Parmesan cream, leek ash, short crust

                • Berryman Farm’s country ham & Brie galette, wildflower honey

                  House-Made Sweets

                  • Chocolate torte

                    • Carrot Cake

                      • Salted caramel mousse slice

                        • Vanilla gâteau, pistachio buttercream

                          • Cookies & cream truffle

                            Last updated: September 30, 2024

                            What 4,630 people are saying

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                            Noise • Moderate

                            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 Dining Room at The Butchart Gardens offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience, often praised as "head and shoulders above" other options. Guests adore the "fantastic service" and beautiful garden views. The setting is described as "elegant" and "charming," with a diverse menu catering to dietary needs. Highly recommended for special occasions!

                            4,630 Reviews

                            1. 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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                            2. Heather

                              Perthshire

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on November 12, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              High tea with sparkling wine. A nice way to celebrate a special birthday. Beautiful setting.

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                            3. Hailey

                              Vancouver

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on November 11, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The view from the restaurant, the service, the tea and food were all great! We had a great time in the late autumn afternoon.

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                            4. SueK

                              Seattle

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on November 10, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Lovely high tea- friendly service with delicious food

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                            5. Andrew

                              Vancouver

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on November 9, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always love it here! It’s a great place for any occasion. Be sure to book a reservation for the best experience.

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                            6. Kendra

                              Portland

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined on November 5, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Really enjoyable experience. The food was very good and we enjoyed the unique selection of teas.

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                            7. Martha

                              Chicago

                              8 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              8 reviews

                              Dined on November 4, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Lovely high tea experience in a beautiful setting. A bucket list moment!

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                            8. Elaine

                              Vancouver

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on November 2, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              High Tea at Butchart Gardens was awesome! Service excellent, food outstanding!

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                            9. khris

                              Portland

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on November 2, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Wonderful experience! way better than the one we had from Fairmont empress. We loved our visit and will continue to come back and dine here again in the near future. Thank you!

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                            10. Kaitlyn

                              Edmonton

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on October 31, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great service and loved that they offered a gluten free and pescatarian high tea

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                            FAQs

                            The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4630 OpenTable diners.

                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                            Make a reservation

                            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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