The Dining Room

Dine in the original Butchart family residence

The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for Afternoon Tea, with limited outdoor only seating from 11:30am to 3:00pm. A maximum of six guests, belonging to the same group, may be seated at a table. Reservations are recommended, reserve online, or please call 250-652-8222.

80th Birthday Teas: See details by clicking here.

What the foodies are saying

“Absolutely wonderful vegan option for high tea. And such a beautiful ambiance too of course. Highly recommend it.”

“The restaurant is absolutely lovely. Sitting near a window or outside with the colorful flowerbeds in sight and enjoying the tasty fare—what a wonderful way to spend a day!”

“Very good food. Great vegetarian options. Lovely view and great service. Can't wait to go again.”

Reserve a Table

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Daily, April 16 - September 30 | 11:30AM - 3:00PM

Afternoon Tea

Vegan, Vegetarian, Children's, and Gluten-free menus available. 24 hours' notice required for gluten-free or vegan options.

per person 42.50
* Plus Tax

Afternoon Tea

English trifle
Chantilly cream, sherry, sponge cake, berry compote
Signature house scone
Strawberry preserve, Devon-style cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cowichan Valley chicken, cashews, grapes, curry aïoli
Cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Egg, scallion mustard aïoli
Berryman Farms heritage ham, sweet relish, imported mustard
Pickled carrot, candied pecans, marmalade
Tarragon almond quiche, smoked salmon, corn relish
House-made sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate whoopie pie
Orange olive oil madeleine
Strawberry lemon Napoleon
Eclipse coffee truffle
White chocolate cassis tart

Our Loose Tea Selection

100th Anniversary
A light black tea blend of Darjeeling, black Hunan and gunpowder
Bachelor Button
Chinese black and sencha tea flavoured with bergamot, rhubarb and blue cornflowers
Teaberry Blend
Black Ceylon tea flavoured with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants and stevia
Rose Congou
Chinese Congou tea scented with rose petals
Mixed Greens
Our own blend of green teas from China
Lemongrass & Ginger
A herbal infusion of lemongrass, ginger, citrus peel, licorice, peppermint and stevia
Garden Peppermint
Slow dried peppermint leaves for a superb, refreshing flavour
Earl Grey
Chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot
English Breakfast
A traditional blend of premium Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan black teas
Available in our Gift Store

Daily, April 16 - September 30 | 11:30AM - 3:00PM

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Vegan, Vegetarian, Children's, and Gluten-free menus available. 24 hours' notice required for gluten-free or vegan options.

per person 42.50
* Plus Tax

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

English trifle
Chantilly cream, sherry, sponge cake, berry compote
Signature house scone
Strawberry preserve, Devon-style cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Chick pea, cashews, grapes, curry aïoli
Pickled carrot, candied pecans, marmalade
Tofu, scallion mustard aïoli
Red pepper, Kalamata olive tapenade, arugula
Tarragon almond quiche, woodland mushroom relish
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate whoopie pie
Orange olive oil madeleine
Strawberry lemon Napoleon
Eclipse coffee truffle
White chocolate cassis tart

Our Loose Tea Selection

100th Anniversary
A light black tea blend of Darjeeling, black Hunan and gunpowder
Bachelor Button
Chinese black and sencha tea flavoured with bergamot, rhubarb and blue cornflowers
Teaberry Blend
Black Ceylon tea flavoured with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants and stevia
Rose Congou
Chinese Congou tea scented with rose petals
Mixed Greens
Our own blend of green teas from China
Lemongrass & Ginger
A herbal infusion of lemongrass, ginger, citrus peel, licorice, peppermint and stevia
Garden Peppermint
Slow dried peppermint leaves for a superb, refreshing flavour
Earl Grey
Chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot
English Breakfast
A traditional blend of premium Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan black teas
Available in our Gift Store

Daily, April 16 - September 30 | 11:30AM - 3:00PM

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Vegan, Vegetarian, Children's, and Gluten-free menus available. 24 hours' notice required for gluten-free or vegan options.

per person 42.50
* Plus Tax

Vegan Afternoon Tea

English trifle
Chantilly cream, sherry, sponge cake, berry compote
Signature house scone
Strawberry preserve, maple spread
Savoury sandwiches and delicacies
Cucumber, pickled ginger, dill weed
Chick pea, cashews, grapes, curry aïoli
Pickled carrot, candied pecans, marmalade
Tofu, scallion mustard aïoli
Red pepper, Kalamata olive tapenade, arugula
Tarragon almond tart, woodland mushroom relish
Red lentil roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate whoopie pie
Orange olive oil madeleine
Apple tart
Eclipse coffee truffle
Raspberry almond pound cake

Our Loose Tea Selection

100th Anniversary
A light black tea blend of Darjeeling, black Hunan and gunpowder
Bachelor Button
Chinese black and sencha tea flavoured with bergamot, rhubarb and blue cornflowers
Teaberry Blend
Black Ceylon tea flavoured with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants and stevia
Rose Congou
Chinese Congou tea scented with rose petals
Mixed Greens
Our own blend of green teas from China
Lemongrass & Ginger
A herbal infusion of lemongrass, ginger, citrus peel, licorice, peppermint and stevia
Garden Peppermint
Slow dried peppermint leaves for a superb, refreshing flavour
Earl Grey
Chinese black tea scented with oil of bergamot
English Breakfast
A traditional blend of premium Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan black teas
Available in our Gift Store

Daily, April 16 - September 30 | 11:30AM - 3:00PM

Children's Afternoon Tea

For Children 12 and under

per person 26.95
* Plus Tax

Children's Afternoon Tea

Signature house scone
Strawberry preserve, Devon-style cream
Savoury sandwiches and delicacy
Strawberry, peanut butter
Egg salad
Berryman Farms heritage ham
House-made sausage roll
House-made sweets
Chocolate whoopie pie
Orange olive oil madeleine
Strawberry lemon Napoleon
White chocolate cassis tart

Rules:

All visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering when visiting, except when:
• Under 12 years of age, however, mask use is encouraged for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Inside their vehicle
• Seated and consuming food or beverage (we ask that visitors use discretion when consuming take-away food or beverages, maintain physical distance as appropriate, and don their mask when finished)
• A medical condition or disability inhibits the ability to wear a face covering
• A person is unable to place or remove their mask without assistance
Please follow the instructions of our staff.
Large groups are required to split up, with a maximum of 10 persons walking together.
Please be patient as we are closely monitoring how many visitors are allowed into the garden at one time. Maintain physical distancing, and do not allow you or your group to get within 2m/6ft of another person or group.
Children must remain directly at your side and under control at all times, or we may ask you to leave.
Pets are welcome to visit provided they are kept directly at your side and under control at all times. You are expected to clean up after your pet.
Please keep to the right on all pathways. Follow the directional arrows and abide by the Do Not Enter signs.

Failure to comply with these rules will result in your removal from the premises.

Please note that you are visiting The Butchart Gardens at your own risk.

Visitors will be asked the following questions before being admitted to The Gardens:

Have you experienced cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 14 days?
Have you been in close contact with anyone else who has had these symptoms in the last 14 days?
Have you travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days?
If you have travelled outside of Canada, have you quarantined in Canada for 14 days?
Are you in possession of a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, and do you agree to wear this covering when outside your vehicle while visiting The Butchart Gardens?

GARDENS AND FACILITIES

FOOD SERVICES
The Dining Room Restaurant is open daily for Afternoon Tea, with limited outdoor only seating from 11:30am – 3:00pm. A maximum of six guests, belonging to the same group, may be seated together.
The Coffee Shop is open daily 9:00am – 5:00pm, with limited outdoor seating for groups of up to 6 people, following all guidelines for physical distancing. Take-away service is also available. Indoor seating is temporarily unavailable.
The Gelateria is open daily 11:30am – 4:30pm.
Annabelle’s Café is open daily 10:30am – 3:30pm.
Blue Poppy Restaurant remains temporarily closed.

SEED & GIFT STORE
Open daily, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Face coverings are mandatory inside the Seed & Gift Store; no food or beverages permitted inside.
Following protocols to allow for physical distancing, capacity monitoring and sanitary precautions. Online shopping and phone-in orders are available at 250-652-4422, with complimentary pick-up at the Admission Gate.

ROSE CAROUSEL
Temporarily closed.

DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Limited drinking fountains are available, we ask that where possible you bring your own water.

WASHROOMS
Available at the turnstile entrance, Waterwheel Square and near the Carousel Building.

UMBRELLAS
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to supply umbrellas.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING LAWN CHAIRS or FOOD TO THE GARDENS
We are not permitting picnics or seated gatherings. Small snacks and drinks for medical purposes are permitted.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing, we are currently not permitting the use of tripods for photography throughout The Gardens.

INFORMATION CENTRE
Open for 12 Month Pass sales and renewals only. Plant I.D. is temporarily unavailable.

NO CASH TRANSACTIONS
Debit and credit cards accepted.

12 MONTH PASSES
We have extended all 12 Month Passes that were valid between February 1-15, 2021 by the total number of days we were closed (15).

Learn more about the steps we are taking to protect Visitors and Staff by clicking here.

Travel to Canada: See details here.

Tour Operators: You must contact us in advance. Learn more.

-This is our most up-to-date information, please continue to check back for updates.-

The Dining Room

Dine in the original Butchart family residence

The Menus

What the foodies are saying

Reserve a Table

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Children's Afternoon Tea

Children's Afternoon Tea

Reservations Recommended

The Dining Room

The Menus

What the foodies are saying

Reserve a Table

Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Our Loose Tea Selection

Reservations Recommended

Children's Afternoon Tea

Reservations Recommended

COVID-19 Update