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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 (4844)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 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 4,844 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 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.
4,844 Reviews
  1. LaDawn

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had afternoon tea in the dining room restaurant and it was amazing! Wonderful and timely service and the teas and food were great. Amazing atmosphere and it was lovely. Don’t miss out. If you visit the gardens, then make time for the dining room restaurant.

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  2. Jenny VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, haven’t been here since 1999 and it was so magical! We sat at the best table overlooking the Italian garden. Perfect food, tea and experience

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  3. Corinne

    Vancouver / British Columbia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A birthday favourite. Service, atmosphere and food are always delightful.

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  4. Wanda VIP

    Portland / Oregon93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea. Peach trifle was amazing. Sandwiches and cakes really good too. Only the scones weren't quite as good. Would not hesitate to return.

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  5. Jennifer

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to the Butcharts Dining Room for our annual High Tea Birthday celebrations! The experience is always top notch. The gardens were beautiful, the food was amazing and the service was excellent. Can’t wait for next time!

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  6. Kathy

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon Tea at Butchart's is second to none. It is the perfect place to bring friends and visitors for a lovely afternoon of wonderful food and peaceful conversation. We will be back!

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  7. Patricia

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining area, excellent service. Food was good; the albacore sandwich was outstanding, as was the lemon cake.

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  8. Bonnie

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jason was wonderful the food had lovely layers of flavours. Definitely two thumbs up

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  9. Louise

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Helpful friendly staff. Beautiful afternoon spent walking in the gardens after our tea = a perfect day.

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  10. Marlene

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a gorgeous view from our window seat of the back garden and lawns. The service was top notch. The food was delicious and you can tell it took a long time to prepare all the ingredients that went into the high tea. The clean white tablecloth, the white china, and silver teapot ... to the flower arrangements at the front desk and ladies room. Such a beautiful building and friendly staff. We loved our experience.

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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 4844 OpenTable diners.

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

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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 62 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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