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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
We are now taking reservations for festive dining during the Christmas season. Reservations for Christmas Eve open Saturday, November 1 at 9:00am.
Menus
Autumn Afternoon Tea
October 1
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November 30
Reservations recommended.
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
October 1
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November 30
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Gluten Free, Vegan or Dairy Sensitive options.
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
October 1
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November 30
Reservations recommended.
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
October 1
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November 30
Reservations recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
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
October 1
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November 30
Reservation recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
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
October 1
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November 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 Autumn Afternoon Tea
October 1
–
November 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.
Loose Tea Selections
Available for purchase in the Seed & Gift Store
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
Lemongrass & Ginger
Lemongrass, stevia, peppermint, licorice root, ginger root
Earl Grey
Chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot
Christmas Dinner
December 1
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January 6
Reservations recommended. Not available December 25. Menu subject to change.
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. All prices are subject to tax.
Reservations Recommended
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