
The Dining Room

Dine in the original Butchart family residence
The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for Afternoon Tea from 11:00am – 4:00pm. 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.
Opening for summer dinner service on Friday, May 30, 5:00pm -8:00pm, Wednesday through Sundays.
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
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, 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
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, 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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
Appetizers
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Saanich Organics farm greens | $18.00
Almond praline, salted cucumber, carrot, summer blossom, lemon basil
Cremini mushroom velouté | $17.00
Spruce tip pickle, celery leaf, Parmesan cream
Hokkaido scallops | $27.00
Sesame rice crisp, cauliflower ginger purée, salted cucumber, white soy emulsion
Caesar salad | $19.00
Hearts of romaine, focaccia crouton, caperberry, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saanich Peninsula heirloom tomatoes | $21.00
Burrata, stone fruit, sourdough, basil, Venturi-Schulze balsamic vinegar
Kyuquot Sound smoked sablefish | $25.00
Sweet corn fritter, sea asparagus, miso aïoli
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
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Saanich Peninsula pork loin chop | $42.00
Sweet corn, smoked bacon, Manchego cream, scallion sugar snap slaw, stone fruit gastrique, veal reduction
Cowichan Valley chicken breast | $39.00
Puy lentil, eggplant, cherry tomato, pine nut, cultured cream, salsa verde
AAA Alberta beef tenderloin | $59.00
Confit potato, baby broccoli, oyster mushroom, Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato anchovy aïoli, veal reduction
North Island coho salmon | $43.00
Soft-poached egg, smoked fingerling potato, lemon crema, bush beans, sunflower seed, hollandaise
Half rack of lamb | $59.00
Pearl couscous, black olive, summer squash, tomato pesto, ricotta salata, veal reduction
Spaghetti quadrati alla caprese | $35.00
Burrata, cherry tomato, chili, lemon, basil, sourdough
Asparagus and mushrooms | $34.00
Morel mushroom latke, fromage blanc, red radish, hemp heart, garlic scape emulsion
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.
Deserts
Reservations recommended. Available Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Almond lemon gâteau | $15.00
Elderflower ganache, blackberry powder, blackberry gin jam
Black tea & bergamot cheesecake | $15.00
Yuzu lemon milk crumb, buckwheat honey
Strawberry rhubarb linzer tart | $15.00
Strawberry gelato, fig leaf crema
Salted tahini pot de crème | $15.00
Halva crumb, green cardamom froth
Chocolate entremets | $15.00
Chocolate mousse, salted caramel, coffee ganache
Peach sorbetto | $15.00
Bubbly peach, Unsworth Vineyards Charme de l’île, meringue
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.”