The Dining Room
Dine in the original Butchart family residence
The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for High Tea from 11:30am – 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
Menus
- High Tea Menus
- High Tea
- Gluten Free High Tea
- Vegetarian High Tea
- Vegan High Tea
- Dairy Sensitive High Tea
- Children’s High Tea
- Children’s Vegetarian High Tea
- 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
High Tea
Reservations recommended.
Lemon trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped mascarpone
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. smoked salmon, rillette, chive, croissant
Cowichan Valley chicken, goat cheese, cranberry, rosemary
Cold smoked albacore tuna, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichion
Cremini mushroom, Parmesan cream, leek ash, 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, pistachio buttercream
Cookies & cream truffle
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 High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or dairy sensitive. 24 hours notice required.
Lemon trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped mascarpone
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Cowichan Valley chicken, goat cheese, cranberry, rosemary
Cold smoked albacore tuna, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom, Parmesan cream, leek ash, short crust
Saanich Peninsula pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon
Vanilla gâteau, pistachio buttercream
Cookies & cream truffle
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.
Vegetarian High Tea
Reservations recommended
Lemon trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped marscarpone
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Chickpea, feta, cranberry, rosemary
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula
Tempeh, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom, Parmesan cream, leek ash, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon
Vanilla gâteau, pistachio buttercream
Cookies & cream truffle
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.
Vegan High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made gluten free. 24 hours notice required.
Lemon trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Chickpea, feta, cranberry, rosemary
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula
Tempeh, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom, Parmesan cream, leek ash, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Hazelnut frangipane tart
Raspberry shortbread
Sheringham’s coffee liqueur truffle
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.
Dairy Sensitive High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or gluten free. 24 hours notice required.
Lemon trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicaies
Coronation carrot salad, dried apricot, sunflower seed
Chickpea, feta, cranberry, rosemary
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, pickled apple, almond, wild arugula
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom, Parmesan cream, leek ash, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Hazelnut frangipane tart
Raspberry shortbread
Sheringham’s coffee liqueur truffle
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.
Children’s High Tea
Children 12 and under.
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped ricotta
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Chicken, goat cheese, cranberry, rosemary
Egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel mousse slice
Vanilla gâteau, pistachio buttercream
Cookies & cream truffle
Choice of Beverage
Milk (chocolate)
Pop
Iced 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.
Children’s Vegetarian High Tea
Children 12 and under.
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped ricotta
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Coronation carrot salad, sunflower seeds
Egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
Cremini mushroom quiche
House-made sweets
Chocolate ganache torte
Carrot cake
Salted caramel Napoleon
Vanilla gâteau, pistachio buttercream
Cookies & cream truffle
Choice of Beverage
Milk (chocolate)
Pop
Iced 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.
Afternoon Tea
April 1 – 30 11:00am to 3:00pm
May 1 – 31 11:00am to 4:00pm Not available May 11
June 1 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped ricotta
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
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.
April 1 – 30 11:00am to 3:00pm
May 1 – 31 11:00am to 4:00pm Not available May 11
June 1 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped ricotta
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.
April 1 – 30 11:00am to 3:00pm
May 1 – 31 11:00am to 4:00pm Not available May 11
June 1 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
English trifle
Chantilly cream, Woods’ limoncello, summer peach
Signature ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, whipped ricotta
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.
April 1 – 30 11:00am to 3:00pm
May 1 – 31 11:00am to 4:00pm Not available May 11
June 1 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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.
April 1 – 30 11:00am to 3:00pm
May 1 – 31 11:00am to 4:00pm Not available May 11
June 1 – August 31 Monday & Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm
September 1 – 30 11:00am to 4:00pm
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, whipped ricotta
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, whipped ricotta
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.
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.”