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 (4839)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 46 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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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 4,839 people are saying

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

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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
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Best Ambiance
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Northwest
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Best Overall
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Best Food
Vancouver Island
Best Service
Vancouver Island
Best Ambiance
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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

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room offers an unforgettable dining experience set against a stunning garden backdrop. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," "unique and tasty food," and "phenomenal ambience." High tea is a standout feature, with beautifully curated menus and a "gorgeous setting." Perfect for special occasions, this venue is highly recommended for its elegance and charm.

4,839 Reviews

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Anthony
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Debra
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location of the Butchart s High Tea was lovely! Both savoury and sweet treats were all unique, well prepared and tasty. About the only complaint I had was the tea was a bland…even at the end of the pot. Service was great.
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Kathy
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 5 ladies from SoCal. We all agreed this was the best tea we have ever attended. The view looking out over the lush landscape towards the bay was amazing. The rooms with huge fresh bouquets were beautiful. We had fun trying out each others pick of tea flavors and the food was amazing. We had to get to go containers because there was plenty of food. All of the staff were friendly and amazing. So glad we included the tea with our Butchard Gardens visit.
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Deborah
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Great view of the private garden. Beautiful!
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Gretchen
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon tea. The food was amazing. I will definitely be coming back.
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Maureen
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tea at Butcharts is the best tea I have ever had. And the ambience and setting was perfect.
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S
Susanna
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son has a severe gluten allergy (severe celiac disease). We loved the gluten free option. Also our table was the absolute best- overlooking the private gardens. Arden was an amazing waitress! Thanks so much
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Suzanne
Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a High Tea for three which was delicious. Our waitperson explained everything to us
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M
Meaghan
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High tea at Butchart was so lovely. Our table had a beautiful view of the gardens and the distant bay. The service, tea and food was outstanding and it was so quiet and calm. I highly recommend this high tea as the best in Victoria/greater Victoria.
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Ken
Inverness / Scottish Highlands2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely tremendous! The food, atmosphere and Renee (ph), each second to none. Thank goodness we live in the area, so we can return to enjoy again.
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FAQs

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4839 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 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 46 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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Menu

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

What 4,839 people are saying

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