The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

Name: The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room
Address: 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada, V8M 1J8
Telephone: (250) 652-8222
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (4849)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

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
(250) 652-8222
Website
https://www.butchartgardens.com/restaurant/the-dining-room/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
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

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Popular dishes

Saanich Organics farm greensCA$18.00
Almond praline, salted cucumber, carrot, summer blossom, lemon basil
Cremini mushroom veloutéCA$17.00
Spruce tip pickle, celery leaf, Parmesan cream
Hokkaido scallopsCA$27.00
Sesame rice crisp, carrot ginger purée, salted cucumber, white soy emulsion
Caesar saladCA$19.00
Hearts of romaine, focaccia crouton, caperberry, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saanich Peninsula heirloom tomatoesCA$21.00
Burrata, stone fruit, sourdough, basil, Venturi-Schulze balsamic vinegar
Kyuquot Sound smoked sablefishCA$25.00
Sweet corn fritter, sea asparagus, Yukon Gold crisp, miso aïoli

Entrées

Saanich Peninsula pork loin chopCA$42.00
Sweet corn, smoked bacon, Manchego cream, scallion sugar snap slaw, stone fruit gastrique, veal reduction
Cowichan Valley chicken breastCA$39.00
Puy lentil, eggplant, cherry tomato, pine nut, cultured cream, salsa verde
AAA Alberta beef tenderloinCA$59.00
Confit potato, baby broccoli, oyster mushroom, Parmigiano-Reggiano, tomato anchovy aïoli, veal reduction
North Island coho salmonCA$43.00
Soft-poached egg, smoked fingerling potato, lemon crema, bush beans, sunflower seed, hollandaise
Half rack of lambCA$59.00
Pearl couscous, black olive, summer squash, tomato pesto, ricotta salata, veal reduction
Spaghetti quadrati alla capreseCA$35.00
Burrata, cherry tomato, chili, lemon, basil, sourdough
Asparagus and mushroomsCA$34.00
Morel mushroom prairie rice latke, fromage blanc, tempeh, red radish, hemp heart, garlic scape emulsion

Desserts

Almond lemon gâteauCA$15.00
Elderflower ganache, lemon powder, blackberry gin jam
Black tea & bergamot cheesecakeCA$15.00
Yuzu lemon milk crumb, buckwheat honey
Strawberry rhubarb linzer tartCA$15.00
Strawberry gelato, fig leaf crema
Salted tahini pot de crèmeCA$15.00
Halva crumb, green cardamom froth
Chocolate entremetsCA$15.00
Chocolate mousse, salted caramel, coffee ganache
Peach sorbettoCA$15.00
Bubbly peach, Unsworth vineyard Charme de l’Île, meringue

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

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver / British Columbia
Best Overall
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Best Service
Vancouver / British Columbia
Best Ambiance
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 22, 2025

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

Website
https://www.butchartgardens.com/restaurant/the-dining-room/
Phone number
(250) 652-8222

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

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About this restaurant

Additional information

50 Vancouver Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Chocolate caramel torte

Chocolate entremets

AAA Alberta beef tenderloin

Appetizers

Saanich Organics farm greensCA$18.00

Cremini mushroom veloutéCA$17.00

Hokkaido scallopsCA$27.00

Caesar saladCA$19.00

Saanich Peninsula heirloom tomatoesCA$21.00

Kyuquot Sound smoked sablefishCA$25.00

Entrées

Saanich Peninsula pork loin chopCA$42.00

Cowichan Valley chicken breastCA$39.00

AAA Alberta beef tenderloinCA$59.00

North Island coho salmonCA$43.00

Half rack of lambCA$59.00

Spaghetti quadrati alla capreseCA$35.00

Asparagus and mushroomsCA$34.00

Desserts

Almond lemon gâteauCA$15.00

Black tea & bergamot cheesecakeCA$15.00

Strawberry rhubarb linzer tartCA$15.00

Salted tahini pot de crèmeCA$15.00

Chocolate entremetsCA$15.00

Peach sorbettoCA$15.00

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