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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 (4910)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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

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What 4,910 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room offers an unforgettable dining experience with "fantastic food and service" and "stunning views" of the gardens. Guests rave about the "outstanding high tea," exquisite ambiance, and attentive staff. It's a "must-visit" for visitors to Vancouver Island, promising a delightful blend of flavors and scenery.
4,910 Reviews
  1. Kimberley

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in the terrace beautiful view. The staff was attentive & helpful. The food was amazing we had scallops for appetizers, cooked to perfection. Coho salmon main was outstanding! Wonderful experience

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  2. Nancy

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I was actually very disappointed in the summer afternoon tea savoury sandwiches. I only liked two out of the five or six savoury sandwiches. The rest of the experience was good. I would definitely go again, but not for this year’s summer afternoon tea.

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  3. Linda

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal, service and attention right from the nice gentleman serving water and the waitress

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  4. Marty

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would highly recommend this tea. The ambience is wonderful, staff amazing and the tea/ food was excellent.

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  5. Mary Lou

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our afternoon tea immensely. They accommodated two allergies and one child. We will definitely go again.

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  6. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful surprise. On a cruise stop we went to the gardens late. 3 months out of the year they serve dinner. It was delicious, fresh ingredients, beautiful atmosphere and surroundings A+

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  7. Susan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined with a friend; we were celebrating my birthday. We had, what we thought was the best table in the house and had wonderful service! The food was excellent; the ambience was absolutely perfect. It all made for a memorable experience for both of us. We could not have a better time!!

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  8. Linda VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so pleasant to be back for a high tea services.

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  9. Angela

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful venue and views. Food was wonderful as well!

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  10. DonA

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I made reservations for tea at Butchart Gardens in advance and looked forward to it. We had visited Butchart Gardens about 25 years ago and decided to visit again following our Alaska Cruise. The atmosphere, service and food were all excellent. It was definitely a highlight of our vacation and I would love to enjoy the experience again.

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4910 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 60 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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