The Dining Room
Dine in the original Butchart family residence
The Dining Room Restaurant is open for Holiday High 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.
Please note that The Dining Room will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, January 12, and will reopen for Afternoon Tea after the annual closure on Monday, February 2.
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
- Holiday High Tea Menus
- Holiday High Tea
- Gluten Free Holiday High Tea
- Vegetarian Holiday High Tea
- Vegan Holiday High Tea
- Dairy Sensitive Holiday High Tea
- Children’s Holiday 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
- Loose Tea Selections
Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended.
English Trifle
Vanilla fruit cake, Sons of Vancouver quadruple sec, cranberry
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
North Pacific smoked albacore tuna salad, rémoulade, pink peppercorn
Coronation egg salad, golden raisin, apple chutney
Berryman Brothers country ham salad, fig mustard, Mt. Moriarty cheese, croissant
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, almond, orange
Leek & Gruyère custard, truffle cream, short crust
Tourtière pie, spiced pear relish
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Butterscotch rum marshmallow tiffin
Pecan caramel chocolate 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. Menu subject to change.
Gluten Free Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or dairy sensitive. 24 hours notice required.
English trifle
Vanilla fruit cake, Sons of Vancouver quadruple sec, cranberry
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
North Pacific smoked albacore tuna salad, rémoulade, pink peppercorn
Coronation egg salad, golden raisin, apple chutney
Berryman Brothers country ham salad, fig mustard, Mt. Moriarty cheese
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, almond, orange
Leek & Gruyère custard, truffle cream, short crust
House-made sausage roll
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Butterscotch rum marshmallow tiffin
Pecan caramel chocolate 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 Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended.
English trifle
Vanilla fruit cake, Sons of Vancouver quadruple sec, cranberry
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, rémoulade, pink peppercorn
Coronation cauliflower, golden raisin, apple chutney
Garden radish, fig mustard, arugula
Chickpea, apricot, almond, orange
Leek & Gruyère custard, truffle cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Butterscotch tiffin
Pecan caramel chocolate 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 Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made gluten free. 24 hours notice required.
English trifle
Vanilla fruit cake, Sons of Vancouver quadruple sec, cranberry
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, rémoulade, pink peppercorn
Coronation cauliflower, golden raisin, apple chutney
Garden radish, fig mustard, arugula
Chickpea, apricot, almond, orange
Leek, truffle cream, short crust
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Gingerbread cookie
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Almond frangipane tart
Peppermint chocolate 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 Holiday High Tea
Reservations recommended. Please note this menu cannot be made vegan or gluten free. 24 hours notice required.
English trifle
Vanilla fruit cake, Sons of Vancouver quadruple sec, cranberry
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Salt Spring Island smoked tofu, rémoulade, pink peppercorn
Coronation egg salad, golden raisin, apple chutney
Garden radish, fig mustard, arugula
Cowichan Valley chicken, apricot, almond, orange
Leek, truffle cream, short crust
Berryman Brothers pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Gingerbread cookie
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Almond frangipane tart
Peppermint chocolate 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 Holiday High Tea
Children 12 and under.
Currant scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry & peanut butter
Farm fresh egg salad
Cowichan Valley chicken salad
Leek & Gruyère custard, truffle cream, short crust
House-made sweets
Royal icing gingerbread
Chocolate torte
Medjool date crumble
Butterscotch marshmallow tiffin
Pecan caramel chocolate truffle
Choice of Beverage
Milk (chocolate)
Pop
Ice 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
Reservations recommended.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Esquimalt vermouth, vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
English cucumber, dill, pink peppercorn
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Berryman Brothers 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 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. salmon, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
English cucumber, dill, pink peppercorn
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Michell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Berryman Brothers 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 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
English cucumber, dill, pink peppercorn
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 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
English cucumber, dill, pink peppercorn
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 Afternoon Tea
Reservation recommended. 24 hours’ notice required for Vegan, Gluten Free or Dairy Sensitive options.
Spiced blackberry trifle
Vanilla diplomat
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, maple cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
English cucumber, dill, pink peppercorn
Farm fresh egg salad, white truffle, chive
Gribiche egg salad, Dijon, cornichon
Mitchell’s Farm peaches and cream corn, onion cream, short crust
Berryman Farm’s pork sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Hazelnut frangipane tart
Raspberry shortbread
Almond frangipane tart
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 Afternoon Tea
Children 12 and under.
Signature candied ginger scone
Strawberry preserve, clotted cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry peanut butter
Wild B.C. salmon, apple, grain mustard, walnut
Cowichan Valley chicken, cranberry, white balsamic
Mitchell’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
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.
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.”
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