Tea at The Empress

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   It's a little pricey but by far the best we've had in Victoria. Excellent food, great variety of teas and the ambiance is perfection.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Mother and Daughter time

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   peggy

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Yosef was very warm and efficient. Food wand tea was delicious. We were late getting through customs and they saved our reservation for our party of 6. A once in a lifetime experience at least❤️

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Everything is great. Would prefer if our waiter will speak a little bit slower. It was a bit challenging listening to him talk as he reminds us of the old credit card commercial where the person tried to cram all information within one minute. Hahaha.

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   DenaliM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   The tea was delicious and the experience was great. Did not love all of the savory options but sweets we wonderful.

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   AnnaK

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We had a very nice and relaxing time. The staff were very knowledgeable about the food and tea varieties, and made us feel at home.

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   GaynorD

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   A special treat as it’s a bit pricey. But definitely worth it if you enjoy an afternoon tea. This one is excellent in the most beautiful setting. Tea is not included which was a bit of a shock!

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   JohnE

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Nice space and live piano (too loud with the echo of the room) i was told they were out of the tea i wanted to order and the one recommended smelled like a scented candle and tasted the same…the savory items were great and the desert choices were well made and tasted nice…service was nice…dont think its worth the money you pay 150 dollars for two can buy a much better experience in another restaurant

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   JenniferU

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   High Tea is something everyone should experience.

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    ColleenW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    This was something I’d been wanting to do for years and it didn’t disappoint. The food, the service, everything was absolutely incredible. Can’t wait to do it again.

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    SamH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Service and food - delicious. Would have given 5 star for all categories but without being a snob we were very disappointed that the dress code was not adhered to and other people arrived in jeans and one even wore a baseball cap throughout that tables entire dining experience. This did detract from the overall grandeur we had expected when booking and viewing the dress code.

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    FunEats

    Orlando

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Afternoon tea was a great experience. Good food and great service, with a very relaxed pace. A wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

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    eram70

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    It was a lovely experience. The piano playing was a very special touch.

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    GenieM

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Delicious and exactly what I expect from high tea.

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    OntarioVisitors

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Great meal and excellent service

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Very busy - lots of thru traffic in the hall but overall great experience

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    KellyB

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Special bachelorette outing. Outstanding service from Lorne made the afternoon even more special.

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    Luv2travel

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    It was very, very busy, thus the service was strained, but we had a lovely table next to the window and the tea was lovely. We were not advised that the tea we ordered would curdle if milk was added to it, so that was an experience!

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    AureaV

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Birthday! Very accommodating with allergies

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    Cindy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Been to there with my best friend. Excellent service and ambience. Worth to try!

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    Banshee

    Vancouver

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Was on my list to try so did this with my Mom. Got a bad taste in our mouth right at the start when no one was around to greet us at the front. Finally, someone came and said we were too early and had to come back in 15 minutes at our reservation time. Once seated, the service was ok but the place is just so busy, it feels like you can't fully relax, even though the live piano playing was nice. The teas were good and we liked that the tea pots stayed warm with the lit candle below. The food was quite good too, especially the scones. Our server also let me try a black tea, which was nice of him to do, but he wasn't the most attentive during the tea (probably because he was too busy with other tables). Happy for this experience, but wouldn't need to do again. It is pricey and there are lots of other wonderful high tea places out there.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

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    Great experience!

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    ShellyM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    Too expensive!!! Nice but would not do again for the price.

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    BethH

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    We were so excited about having High Tea at at The Empress that we didn’t mind paying the 89.00 for the experience. The tea room is lovely and the tea service is quite beautiful but we were disappointed that the server didn’t instruct us in the art of having tea. We were allowed to choose the type of tea and the tea was nice while the food was just average. I believe there are probably tea times that are just as good for a fraction of the price at The Empress.

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    SophieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    Amazing experience ! A definite must for you stay in Victoria

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    Star

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    EXCELLENT FOOD, BUT OVERPRICED. SERVICE WASN'T AS GOOD AS ONE WOULD EXPECT.

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    KarlaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    The experience was nice but I thought it would be a little fancier than it was. Felt a little like running cattle through the place.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    It was Mylady’s birthday and wow ! Wow ! So amazing ! The tea was excellent and the handmade pastries and foods were absolutely delicious ! .. we will be coming back soon to enjoy your lovely establishment again 😊

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    Vicamundo

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    Amazing experience if you have never tried it and to be able to do it with a very good friend for over 45 years was priceless. Thank you so much 💓

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    We heard great things about Tea at the Empress! Our experience did not disappoint! Would have liked more sandwiches and less desserts… all good, we loved the experience!!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    We have enjoyed high tea at other venues and had hi hopes for the Empress. Service was rushed and options were not explained well. We told our server several times that we were not in a rush. The server never checked back or explained the food offering. No manager visited our table and we waited well over 30 minutes to pay the check. All of the components for an incredible experience are there. The service is lacking. In hindsight I would walk though and have a drink at the bar and enjoy one of the smaller tea rooms in Victoria.

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    LauraB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    The experience was fun and special, but the dessert substitutes given for nut allergies were hard and tasteless.

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    Cesar

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    It was great. We loved everything!!! It is a must thing to do in Victoria.

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    KristinK

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    Anniversary! Lovely!

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    MegT

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    We had the most amazing experience at the Empress Hotel for high tea and loved every minute! The staff was exceedingly welcoming, professional, and friendly and made us feel right at home immediately, even with our one year old son. The teas were hot and delicious and each pastry, sandwich, and dessert was amazing! The banana bread caramel cake was my favorite. Our server was fantastic and the pianist playing added so much to the ambience. Can’t beat this as a delightful afternoon experience!

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    WaveneyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    More sandwiches and less sweets would have been better. A warm cloth to wipe hands would be ideal since most of the food is finger foods.

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    Emily

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    Tea at the Empress was a delight and something we keep repeating when we’re in Victoria. There was soft, relaxing piano playing. Our friends had not been to tea before and didn’t know what to expect. They were impressed with the quantity and quality of the food, and the many tea selections. A lovely afternoon! (And you can take home any leftovers you may have.)

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    QuinnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    Fantastic experience would recommend while in the area

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    JennyLou

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    Tea at the Empress is an experience. All the food was scrumptious and exquisitely prepared and displayed. A very fun way to celebrate a birthday.

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    DebbieB

    Saskatoon

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    We enjoyed a wonderful two hours sipping wonderful orange vanilla tea and dining on scrumptious sandwiches and dainties. The scone and clotted cream was outstanding! They were able to accommodate my gluten free diet no problem. A wonderful pianist played in the room while we enjoyed our lunch. And our table overlooked the harbour. Definitely a must do while in Victoria!

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