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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 (4861)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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 4,861 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 a "wonderful experience" with "exquisite ambiance" and "beautiful views" of the gardens. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "exceptional service," with high praises for their "gluten-free options" and "scrumptious teas." A must-visit for "authentic high tea" in a "stunning setting."
4,861 Reviews
  1. Tina

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful high tea experience! Excellent service and beautiful atmosphere!

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  2. Leah

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed bringing our house guests to the gardens and the dining room. High Tea was delicious and special. Very interesting flavour combinations in the sandwiches. The sweets beautifully presented and delightful. A memorable experience!

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  3. Deb

    Vancouver / British Columbia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Dina was pleasant and provided awesome service.

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  4. Gina

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Butchart garden dining room is a fantastic location for High Tea, the quality of the food was outstanding. By far one of the best High Teas in Victoria, that I have experienced.

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  5. Ling

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The tea set is iverpriced, and it won't impress you at all.

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  6. Perry

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere was great, we had nice window seats, the service was good. We order the Alberta Beef and it was a little overcooked for our medium rare request - cooked closer to medium well. However it was a very nice cut of meat and flavorful so I still enjoyed it.

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  7. Sara

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a perfect afternoon tea with an excellent selection of savory and sweet bites, a beautiful dining area and friendly, attentive service.

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  8. Larry VIP

    Oklahoma City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a highlight to our summer vacation. High teas was a lovely & wonderful experience. The food was very tasty & beautifully presented. The waiter was very attentive. Worth every penny!

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  9. Chris VIP

    Denver / Colorado23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with delicious food!! Had such a wonderful time.

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  10. Kristin

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the absolute best experience doing tea at the Butchart Gardens. In particular their Gluten Free tea was so impressive and delicious - it’s always a gamble as especially GF bread can often be horrible, but the GF experience was just as good as the regular experience! And the space was so tranquil with views of the rose and Italian gardens and even a peek-a-boo down to the water. We’re staying at the Empress and are SO GLAD we did the Butchart tea instead of the tea here which is so crowded and noisy - and almost twice the price!

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4861 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
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  5. Central Saanich

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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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