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

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.7
4.7
4732 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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. Dinner is 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
    Northwest, Afternoon Tea, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 652-8222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,732 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Northwest

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room offers a "fabulous" high tea experience in a "beautiful setting," with "wonderful tea service" and "spectacular views." Guests praise the "attentive and knowledgeable" staff, catering to dietary needs seamlessly. The diverse menu of "delicious" teas and treats is a treat for the senses, making it a "highly recommended" experience.

4,732 Reviews
  1. Windy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated a monumental birthday with high tea at Butchart Gardens. The server and kitchen were all very knowledgeable and accommodating for my food allergies (gluten, nuts, and seeds). Everything was great

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  2. Leslie

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To have high tea that's gluten-free is such a treat. The pastries, squares as well as mini sandwiches were delicious. So fresh and tasty. I definitely will be returning!

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  3. Gwen

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea experience in a beautiful old mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We (couple) came on a cold rainy spring day and were welcomed with a warm fire upon entering. Lovely views to a courtyard fountain through leaded glass windows. Comfortable chairs. Nice linens. Calming décor. Charming and attentive staff. Delicious food! The High Tea is a wee bit pricey, but such a treat to experience, it was worth it. Wonderful choices for loose leaf teas that complemented our meal beautifully. I wish we could afford to go once a week!

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  5. Amin VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got a table by the window and the service was great. Our server explained everything to us. Food was good. Variety of finger sandwiches, quiche, scones and various desserts. I'm not a big tea fan (went for my wife) but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The pricing was excellent. $52 per person and well worth it considering the Fairmont Empress charges double that. I would recommend going to the Butchart Gardens ($32/person entrance fee) and exploring all the wonderful sights, history and vegetation. Walk around for about 1 hour and then head for afternoon tea at the Dining Room. Total cost including tip is about $100/person. Amazing experience!

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  6. Heather

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my mom here for her birthday and we loved it! We had a great table and the servers were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great day!

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  7. Margaret

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High Tea at Butchart is a treat. The food was delicious The service was fabulous. What a truly amazing place to dine. It does not hurt that you are surrounding by gorgeous flowers either. My friends and I do this once a year and it is a very special time.

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  8. DARCY

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and was a fun way to make a day of visiting the gardens.

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  9. Allan VIP

    Vancouver61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable once again. Good service. Staff are attentive to food allergies. Beautiful dining room.

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  10. Mike

    Vancouver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and environment is wonderful and the service couldn’t be better. It was lunchtime and I was hoping to get some real food but instead I got these little tea sandwiches that were really overpriced and could never be mistaken for a real lunch in any culture. They don’t open their restaurant until June 1 And it is open while the Christmas lights are operating in December and the first part of January. I am English and so is my mother with the English tea thing doesn’t work for me. It would be great if the restaurant was open for real food at lunchtime.

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.7 stars by 4732 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
  • Neighborhood
    Central Saanich
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    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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