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The Dining Room
Dine in the original Butchart family residence
The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for Afternoon Tea, and open Wednesday through Sunday for Dinner. 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
The Dining Room will be closed for dinner service on August 13 due to a private function, Afternoon Tea will also end early with the last seating at 1pm. You can still enjoy a meal or refreshments at the Blue Poppy Restaurant or Coffee Shop.
Menus
Afternoon Tea
April 1
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September 30
May 30 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
Our Loose Tea Selection 
100th Anniversary
A light black tea blend of Darjeeling, black Hunan and gunpowder.
Bachelor Button
Chinese black and sencha tea flavoured with bergamot, rhubarb and blue cornflowers.
Teaberry Blend
Black Ceylon tea flavoured with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants and stevia.
Rose Congou
Chinese Congou tea scented with rose petals
Mixed Greens
Our own blend of green teas from China
Lemongrass & Ginger
A herbal infusion of lemongrass, ginger, citrus peel, licorice, peppermint and stevia
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
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 Afternoon Tea
April 1
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September 30
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
May 30 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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 Afternoon Tea
April 1
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September 30
Reservations recommended.
May 30 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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 Afternoon Tea
April 1
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September 30
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
May 30 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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 Afternoon Tea
April 1
–
September 30
Reservation recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
May 30 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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 Afternoon Tea
April 1
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September 30
Children 12 and under.
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 Vegetarian Tea
April 1
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September 30
Children 12 and under.
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.
Appetizers
May 30
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August 31
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
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.
Entrées
May 30
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August 31
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
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.
Desserts
May 30
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August 31
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
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
Vegan
Dairy Free
Tea available in the gift store 
Reservations Recommended
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