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High tea in the garden - The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room, Brentwood Bay, BC

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.9 (4849)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Dinner is served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Afternoon Tea, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon 11:00 am–4:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Central Saanich
  • Cross street
    Wallace Drive
  • Parking details
    The Dining Room Restaurant is located within The Butchart Gardens, so admission to The Gardens is required. You will be guided to your complimentary parking spot.
  • Public transit
    From downtown Victoria, you should take bus #30 or #31, then transfer to bus #75 (at the Royal Oak exchange) which comes right to The Gardens. For BC Transit schedules visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=1.txt
  • Entertainment
    The Butchart Gardens Summer Entertainment Calendar can be found at http://www.butchartgardens.com/
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,849 people are saying

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Northwest

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for brunch

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dining Room at The Butchart Gardens offers an unforgettable culinary experience with "superb" service and "unique" dishes. Guests rave about its "phenomenal" ambiance and "outstanding" setting, overlooking the stunning gardens. High tea is a highlight with "memorable" views and "delicious" offerings. An "amazing" choice for special occasions.
4,849 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best High Tea I’ve ever had. And it’s in about the most beautiful place on earth. Can’t beat that.

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  2. Tom

    Seattle / Eastern Washington23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience for the Afternoon Tea was great. My wife loved it ( which is what really counts) ! The food was very good; they didn’t rush any of the guests at all (at times they gave even too much time) and the setting was fabulous, really the highlight of the experience. Highly recommend having reservations for any time, even during the week as it is very popular and they have almost no availability for walk-ins hoping for a table.

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  3. Lisa

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the Dining Room at Butchart Gardens was the best meal we had during out three days vacationing in Victoria. We had a 6 pm reservation and were seated in the glass ceiling portion, which was filled with light and views. From the delicious bread and butter to the wine, entrees, and dessert, every bite was nuanced and flavorful. My entree of burrata and spaghetti was superb. The service was also friendly, efficient, and professional. The whole experiences way over performed our expectations, based on reviews we had read. Highly recommended!

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  4. Nicole

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The afternoon tea was delicious! I’m still dreaming about the mouthwatering tastiness of the sandwiches! Such scrumptious combinations. Yum!

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  5. Lori

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've lived on Vancouver Island for over 30 years and have always wanted to do High Tea! Finally, I got to impress a new friend and went for it. The afternoon was lovely, and our waiter was so helpful, friendly and quick! The cost was ok, for these times, however having to pay for the entry ($45 each) then lunch...was quite expensive...we only got to see the gift shop and rose garden before we had to leave for the airport, and we were tired as we tried to rush around to see as much as we could after lunch. Loved the experience though...but will have to save up another 20 years to go back.

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  6. Susanne

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room. The food was also lovely. Very rich. Worth the experience. We had a lot of fun.

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  7. Julie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience I will treasure. Everyone should experience high tea at least once. The food was perfect. There were many types of finger sandwiches and tea cakes to sample. They were so delicate and flavorful. It was perfect.

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  8. Peg

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, great service. The Salmon with a poached egg was incredible, I was unsure how it would go together but with the salmon roe and the hollandaise sauce it was well balanced and magnificent. Our waiter was patient and explained all relevant parts of the dishes (and they were multi-layered & complex) with his laser pointer--great idea). The chicken and pork chops were reported by my friends as delicious, as well.Thanks.

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty little place, gets noisy around lunchtime. It was hard to get our server’s attention. Average tea time food. The tea was very light, minimal tea leaves, I’ve had better tea at cheaper places. Most people go for the gardens, not the tea.

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  10. Anthony

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without a doubt the best meal and service, including wine selection, that I have experienced in North America for many years. Not too far short of 5 star presentattion of the meal and service at international standards.

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4849 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver Island
  5. Central Saanich

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Google Map for The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wallace Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Central Saanich
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon 11:00 am–4:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Afternoon Tea, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Dining Room Restaurant is located within The Butchart Gardens, so admission to The Gardens is required. You will be guided to your complimentary parking spot.
  • Public transit
    From downtown Victoria, you should take bus #30 or #31, then transfer to bus #75 (at the Royal Oak exchange) which comes right to The Gardens. For BC Transit schedules visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=1.txt
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Butchart Gardens Summer Entertainment Calendar can be found at http://www.butchartgardens.com/
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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