The Dining Room
Dine in the original Butchart family residence
Join us daily for Afternoon Tea, 11:30am to 3:00pm. Our seasonally inspired menus are crafted with local fresh ingredients. Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked online or by calling 250-652-8222.
Before making your reservation, please be aware:
- Admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room
- We offer a variety of dietary teas including Gluten Free, Dairy Sensitive, Vegetarian, and Vegan. We are able to accommodate these requests with 24 hours’ notice
- Our Dairy Sensitive and Vegan teas cannot be made Gluten Free
- Christmas season dining reservations are now open, and reservations for Christmas Eve dinner open Monday, November 2 at 9:00am PCT
Menus
- Afternoon Tea Menus
- Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Gluten Free Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Vegetarian Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Vegan Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Dairy Sensitive Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Children’s Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Loose Tea Selections
- Christmas Menus
- Dinner (December 1 – January 6)
- Holiday High Tea
- Gluten Free Holiday High Tea
- Vegetarian Holiday High Tea
- Vegan Holiday High Tea
- Dairy Sensitive Holiday High Tea
- Children’s Holiday High Tea
Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
English trifle
Blackberry, Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, fennel
Alberta beef striploin, piccalilli, watercress
Farm fresh egg, chive, cultured cream
Cowichan Valley coronation chicken, celery, apricot
Carrot, garden herb, pumpkin seed
Vancouver Island sweet corn quiche, onion marmalade
Berryman Brothers country ham & Brie galette
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Green cardamom sugar cookie
Sea salted caramel mousse slice
Green apple gâteau
Milk chocolate pistachio truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Gluten Free Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Gluten Free, Vegan or Dairy Sensitive options.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
English trifle
Blackberry, Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, fennel
Alberta beef striploin, piccalilli, watercress
Farm fresh egg, chive, cultured cream
Cowichan Valley coronation chicken, celery, apricot
Carrot, garden herb, pumpkin seed
Vancouver Island corn quiche, onion marmalade
Berryman Brothers pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Green cardamom sugar cookie
Sea salted caramel mousse slice
Green apple gâteau
Milk chocolate pistachio truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Vegetarian Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
English trifle
Blackberry, Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, apple, fennel
Radish, piccalilli, watercress
Woodland mushroom, thyme, walnut
Coronation chickpea, celery, apricot
Carrot, garden herb, pumpkin seed
Vancouver Island sweet corn quiche, onion marmalade
Prairie lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Raspberry preserve shortbread
Pecan tart
Green apple gâteau
Dark chocolate coconut truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Vegan Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
English trifle
Blackberry compote, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, apple, fennel
Radish, piccalilli, watercress
Woodland mushroom, thyme, walnut
Coronation chickpea, celery, apricot
Carrot, garden herb, pumpkin seed
Vancouver Island sweet corn quiche, onion marmalade
Prairie lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Raspberry preserve shortbread
Pecan tart
Green apple gâteau
Dark chocolate coconut truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Dairy Sensitive Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservation recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
English trifle
Blackberry compote, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, fennel
Radish, piccalilli, watercress
Woodland mushroom, thyme, walnut
Cowichan Valley coronation chicken, celery, apricot
Carrot, garden herb, pumpkin seed
Vancouver Island sweet corn quiche, onion marmalade
Berryman Bothers pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Raspberry preserve shortbread
Pecan tart
Green apple gâteau
Dark chocolate coconut truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Children’s Autumn Afternoon Tea
Children 12 and under.
October 1 – 31, 11:30am – 3:00pm
November 1 – 30, 11:30am – 4:00pm
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry & peanut butter
Wild B.C. salmon
Farm fresh egg
Vancouver Island corn quiche, onion marmalade
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Green cardamom sugar cookie
Sea salted caramel mouse slice
Green apple gâteau
Milk chocolate pistachio truffle
Choice of Beverage
Milk (chocolate) | Pop | Iced tea | Apple juice
Orange juice | Cranberry juice | Lemonade
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Loose Tea Selections
100th Anniversary
A special blend of black and green tea created to celebrate 100 years in bloom
Bachelor Button
Green and black tea, strawberry and bergamot flavouring and cornflowers
Teaberry Blend
Black tea, stevia, strawberry and black currant flavouring and cornflowers
Rose Congou
Black tea, rose petals and rose flavouring
Mixed Greens
Our own blend of green teas from China
Lemongrass & Ginger
Lemongrass, stevia, peppermint, licorice root, ginger root
Garden Peppermint
Slow dried peppermint leaves for a superb, refreshing flavour
Earl Grey
Chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot
English Breakfast
A traditional blend of premium Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan black teas
Dinner (December 1 – January 6)
Reservations recommended. Not available December 25. Menu subject to change.
Appetizers
French onion soup | $20.00
Aged sherry, Mt. Moriarty cheese, sourdough croute
Caesar salad | $19.00
Hearts of Romaine, garlic crouton, caperberry, Parmigiano Reggiano
Hokkaido Scallops | $28.00
Celery root, green apple, buckwheat, sea urchin beurre blanc,
Dungeness crab cake | $27.00
Leek, celery, radish, grain mustard aïoli
63 acres BC AAA beef | $25.00
Hanger steak, Potato gnocchi, shimeji mushroom, Madagascar peppercorn
Michell’s Farm squash bisque | $17.00
Brown butter, pumpkin seed, chive, cultured cream
Entrées
North Island Coho salmon | $42.00
Saffron potato pave, swiss chard, fennel, tomato citrus beurre blanc
Saanich Peninsula pork loin chop | $42.00
Mt. Moriarty sourdough pudding, red cabbage, parsnip, BC apple, mead glaze
Tagliatelle ai funghi | $35.00
Porcini mushroom, spruce tip, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic crumb
Alberta beef tenderloin | $63.00
fingerling potato, Parmesan, heirloom carrot, hemp seed, beef reduction
Cowichan Valley chicken breast | $39.00
Sweet potato, spinach, walnut, pecorino cream, maple cider gastrique
Half rack of lamb | $59.00
Brown butter pearl couscous, broccolini, piccalilli, pistachio, rosemary jus
Mitchel’s farm delicata squash | $37.00
Wild rice, Puy lentil, cranberry, sage leaf, tahini emulsion
Desserts
Chocolate entremet | $15.00
chocolate hazelnut halva, hazelnut ganache
Cranberry date slice | $15.00
Oat crumble, almond gelato
Rice pudding brulee | $15.00
Mission fig, vanilla bean custard
Pumpkin praline gateau | $15.00
Cranberry, maple mascarpone
Sea cider caramel cheesecake | $15.00
BC apple, crème fraiche
Buttermilk pie | $15.00
Brown butter, Vanilla bean ganache
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Not available December 25.
English Trifle
Cranberry, orange, vanilla, Chantilly
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Vancouver Island cold smoked salmon, lemon, fennel, caraway rye
Cowichan Valley chicken, sage, almond, orange
Island raised farm fresh egg, celeriac, Dijon
63 acres BC beef, shallot, horseradish
Mushroom, aged farmhouse cheddar, walnut
Leek & Gruyère quiche, mustard seed, crème fraiche
Saanich peninsula pork sausage roll, chestnut cream
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Hazelnut marshmallow tiffin
Whisky cream torte, espresso ganache
Pumpkin cheesecake, maple cream
Salted pecan caramel truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions. Menu subject to change.
Gluten Free Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or dairy sensitive. 24 hours notice required. Not available December 25.
English trifle
Cranberry, orange, vanilla, Chantilly
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Vancouver Island cold smoked salmon, lemon, fennel, caraway rye
Cowichan Valley chicken, sage, almond, orange
Island raised farm fresh egg, celery root, Dijon
63 acres BC beef, shallot, horseradish
Mushroom, aged farmhouse cheddar, walnut
Leek & Gruyère quiche, mustard seed, crème fraiche
Saanich peninsula pork sausage roll, chestnut cream
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Hazelnut marshmallow tiffin
Whisky cream torte, espresso ganache
Pumpkin cheesecake, maple cream
Salted pecan caramel truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Vegetarian Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Not available December 25.
English trifle
Cranberry, orange, vanilla, Chantilly
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, sage, almond, orange
Coronation cauliflower, golden raisin, apple chutney
Garden radish, lemon, fennel, caraway rye
Chickpea, celery root, Dijon
Mushroom, aged farmhouse cheddar, walnut
Leek & Gruyère quiche, mustard seed, crème fraiche
Prairie lentil roll
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Pecan tart
Peppermint chocolate truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Vegan Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made gluten free. 24 hours notice required. Not available December 25.
English trifle
Cranberry, orange, vanilla, Chantilly
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, sage, almond, orange
Coronation cauliflower, golden raisin, apple chutney
Garden radish, lemon, fennel, caraway rye
Chickpea, celery root, Dijon
Mushroom, thyme, walnut
Leek & Gruyère quiche, mustard seed, crème fraiche
Prairie lentil roll
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Pecan tart
Peppermint chocolate truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Dairy Sensitive Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or gluten free. 24 hours notice required. Not available December 25.
English trifle
Cranberry, orange, vanilla, Chantilly
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cowichan Valley chicken, sage, almond, orange
Island raised farm fresh eggs, celery root, Dijon
Garden radish, lemon, fennel, caraway rye
63 acres BC beef, shallot, horseradish
Coronation cauliflower, golden raisin, apple chutney
Leek & Gruyère quiche, mustard seed, crème fraiche
Saanich peninsula pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Pecan tart
Peppermint chocolate truffle
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.
Children’s Holiday High Tea
Children 12 and under.
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry & peanut butter
Island raised farm fresh egg salad
Cowichan Valley chicken salad
Leek & Gruyère quiche
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Hazelnut marshmallow tiffin
Whisky cream torte, espresso ganache
Pumpkin cheesecake, maple cream
Salted pecan caramel truffle
Choice of Beverage
Milk (chocolate)
Pop
Ice tea
Juice (apple, orange, cranberry)
Lemonade
Please inform our staff of any allergies or food sensitivities prior to placing your order. Due to the nature of our kitchen operations the possibility of cross contamination may still occur despite all reasonable efforts. We are happy to assist you in your menu decisions.



Reservations Recommended
What foodies are saying
“Absolutely wonderful vegan option for high tea. And such a beautiful ambiance too of course. Highly recommend it.”
“Very good food. Great vegetarian options. Lovely view and great service. Can’t wait to go again.”
“The best way to end the day in these magnificent gardens. The meals were superb and well-priced. We will always remember this occasion with delight. Such a romantic venue.”
“The restaurant is absolutely lovely. Sitting near a window or outside with the colorful flowerbeds in sight and enjoying the tasty fare — what a wonderful way to spend a day!”
“What an excellent choice! It was luxury, class and style. The service was outstanding, and the ambiance in the conservatory-style room was heaven.”
“Best High Tea on the Island!”
“Very good food. Great vegetarian options. Lovely view and great service. Can’t wait to go again.”
“The restaurant is absolutely lovely. Sitting near a window or outside with the colourful flowerbeds in sight and enjoying the tasty fare—what a wonderful way to spend a day!”
“Absolutely wonderful vegan option for high tea. And such a beautiful ambiance too of course. Highly recommend it.”
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