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
Reservations for festive dining during the Christmas season open Wednesday, October 15, at 9:00am. Reservations for Christmas Eve open Saturday, November 1 at 9:00am.
Menus
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, lemon
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Berryman Brothers Farm country ham & Brie galette, wildflower honey
House-made sweets
Chocolate caramel 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, lemon
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Berryman Brothers Farm pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate caramel 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, lemon
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate caramel 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, lemon
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion 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, lemon
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion 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
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate caramel 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
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate caramel 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.”