The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

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   Leslie

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   To have high tea that's gluten-free is such a treat. The pastries, squares as well as mini sandwiches were delicious. So fresh and tasty. I definitely will be returning!
   

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   Gwen

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely afternoon tea experience in a beautiful old mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We (couple) came on a cold rainy spring day and were welcomed with a warm fire upon entering. Lovely views to a courtyard fountain through leaded glass windows. Comfortable chairs. Nice linens. Calming décor. Charming and attentive staff. Delicious food! The High Tea is a wee bit pricey, but such a treat to experience, it was worth it. Wonderful choices for loose leaf teas that complemented our meal beautifully. I wish we could afford to go once a week!
   

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   Amin VIP

   Calgary4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We got a table by the window and the service was great. Our server explained everything to us. Food was good. Variety of finger sandwiches, quiche, scones and various desserts. I'm not a big tea fan (went for my wife) but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The pricing was excellent. $52 per person and well worth it considering the Fairmont Empress charges double that. I would recommend going to the Butchart Gardens ($32/person entrance fee) and exploring all the wonderful sights, history and vegetation. Walk around for about 1 hour and then head for afternoon tea at the Dining Room. Total cost including tip is about $100/person. Amazing experience!
   

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   Heather

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took my mom here for her birthday and we loved it! We had a great table and the servers were very friendly and helpful. Overall a great day!
   

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   Margaret

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   High Tea at Butchart is a treat. The food was delicious The service was fabulous. What a truly amazing place to dine. It does not hurt that you are surrounding by gorgeous flowers either. My friends and I do this once a year and it is a very special time.
   

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   DARCY

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great and was a fun way to make a day of visiting the gardens.
   

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   Allan VIP

   Vancouver61 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very enjoyable once again. Good service. Staff are attentive to food allergies. Beautiful dining room.
   

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   Mike

   Vancouver3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance and environment is wonderful and the service couldn’t be better. It was lunchtime and I was hoping to get some real food but instead I got these little tea sandwiches that were really overpriced and could never be mistaken for a real lunch in any culture. They don’t open their restaurant until June 1 And it is open while the Christmas lights are operating in December and the first part of January. I am English and so is my mother with the English tea thing doesn’t work for me. It would be great if the restaurant was open for real food at lunchtime.
   

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    Tanis

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful spot in the sunroom. Beautiful flowers, delicious treats and tea. Great value despite having to pay admission in addition. But if you have a season's pass, it's very economical, getting your 10% discount. The spring prelude room was amazing too.
    

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