
The Dining Room

Dine in the original Butchart family residence
The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for Afternoon Tea. 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
Menus
- Afternoon Tea Menus
- Afternoon Tea
- Gluten Free Afternoon Tea
- Vegetarian Afternoon Tea
- Vegan Afternoon Tea
- Dairy Sensitive Afternoon Tea
- Children’s Afternoon Tea
- Children’s Vegetarian Tea
- Autumn 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
- Children’s Vegetarian Autumn Afternoon Tea
- Loose Tea Selections
Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended.
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, sunflower seed, coronation dressing
Cold smoked albacore tuna, fennel, pickled apple, almond
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
English cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Wild B.C. salmon, snap pea, lemon aïoli
Creamed leek, Parmesan Reggiano, short crust
Island raised pork sausage, puff pastry
House-made sweets
Hazelnut milk chocolate truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla gâteau, raspberry buttercream
Lemon mousse slice
Chocolate caramel torte
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
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, sunflower seed, coronation dressing
Cold smoked albacore tuna, fennel, pickled apple, almond
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
English cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Wild B.C. salmon, snap pea, lemon aïoli
Creamed leek, Parmesan Reggiano, short crust
Island raised pork sausage, puff pastry
House-made sweets
Hazelnut milk chocolate truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla gâteau, raspberry buttercream
Lemon Napolean
Chocolate caramel torte
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
Reservations recommended.
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Chickpea, apricot, sunflower seed, coronation dressing
Radish, fennel, pickled apple, almond
Cauliflower, Dijon, cornichon
English cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Tofu, snap pea, lemon aïoli
Creamed leek, Parmesan Reggiano, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Hazelnut milk chocolate truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla gâteau, raspberry buttercream
Lemon Napolean
Chocolate caramel torte
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
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Chickpea, apricot, sunflower seed, coronation dressing
Radish, fennel, pickled apple, almond
Cauliflower, Dijon, cornichon
English cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Tofu, snap pea, lemon aïoli
Creamed leek, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Sheringham coffee liqueur truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla shortbread
Chocolate torte
Almond frangipane tart
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
Reservation recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, sunflower seed, coronation dressing
Radish, fennel, pickled apple, almond
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
English cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Wild B.C. salmon, snap pea, lemon aïoli
Creamed leek, short crust
Island raised pork sausage, puff pastry
House-made sweets
Sheringham coffee liqueur truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla shortbread
Chocolate torte
Almond frangipane tart
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
Children 12 and under.
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Egg salad
English cucumber
Island raised pork sausage, puff dough
House-made sweets
Hazelnut milk chocolate truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla gâteau, raspberry buttercream
Lemon mousse slice
Chocolate caramel torte
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.
Children’s Vegetarian Tea
Children 12 and under.
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Chickpea
English cucumber
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Hazelnut milk chocolate truffle
Carrot cake
Vanilla gâteau, raspberry buttercream
Lemon Napolean
Chocolate caramel torte
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.
Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. smoked salmon, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
Cold smoked albacore tuna, fennel, orange
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Saanich Peninsula corn, garlic cream, short crust
Berryman Farm’s country ham & Brie galette, wildflower honey
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel mousse slice
Vanilla gâteau, honey lavender buttercream
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.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. smoked salmon, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
Cold smoked albacore tuna, fennel, orange
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Saanich Peninsula corn, garlic cream, short crust
Saanich Peninsula pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon slice
Vanilla gâteau, honey lavender buttercream
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.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Chickpea, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Radish, fennel, orange
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, white truffle, chive
Saanich Peninsula corn, garlic cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon slice
Vanilla gâteau, honey lavender buttercream
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.
Vegan Autumn Afternoon Tea
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Blackberry compote, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Chickpea, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, white truffle, chive
Radish, fennel, orange
Saanich Peninsula corn, garlic cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Hazelnut frangipane tart
Raspberry shortbread
Sheringham’s coffee liqueur 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.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Blackberry compote, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. smoked salmon, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
Radish, fennel, orange
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Saanich Peninsula corn, garlic cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Hazelnut frangipane tart
Raspberry shortbread
Sheringham’s coffee liqueur 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.
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Wild B.C. smoked salmon, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
Saanich Peninsula corn quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel mousse slice
Vanilla gâteau, honey lavender buttercream
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.
Children’s Vegetarian Autumn Afternoon Tea
Children 12 and under.
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Coronation carrot salad, sunflower seed
Chickpea, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Saanich Peninsula corn quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon slice
Vanilla gâteau, honey lavender buttercream
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.
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
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.”