Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens

Name: Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens
Address: 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada, L7T 2E8
Telephone: (905) 527-1158
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (672)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Afternoon Tea

680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Surrounded by Hendrie Park‘s innovative Rose Garden, the newly renovated Tea House offers an ideal spot to relax in nature’s tranquility while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat.

PARKING: Guests visiting the Tea House must park at and enter through RBG Centre, located at 680 Plains Road West, Burlington. Parking at RBG Main Centre is free.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 527-1158
Website
https://www.rbg.ca/dining/turner-pavilion-teahouse/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8
Neighbourhood
Burlington
Cross Street
Guests must park and enter via RBG Centre, located at 680 Plains Rd W.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Turner Pavilion Tea Tower$38.00
Cucumber | Watercress | Radish | Lemon Dill Cream Cheese Prosciutto | Brie | Fig | Sage Aioli Smoked Trout Rillette | Minted Pea Puree | Radish
Turtle Tower$36.00
Minted Pea Puree, Roast Mushroom, Whipped Ricotta, Pickled Honey Mushroom | Corned “Beet”, Grainy Mustard, Pickled Onion, Cornichon | Cucumber, Watercress, Radish, Lemon Dill Cream Cheese | Devilled Egg, Watercress, Radish | Royal Scone & Daily Scone | Clotted Cream, Citrus Curd, & House Preserve | Macaron, Seasonal Tart & Sablé Cookie
Botanical Tower$38.00
Minted Pea Puree, Roast Mushroom, Pickled Honey Mushroom | Corned “Beet”, Grainy Mustard, Pickled Onion, Cornichon | Cucumber, Watercress, Radish, Cashew “Cream” Cheese, Dill | Butternut Squash “Bruschetta”, Sorrel, Cashew “Cream” Cheese | Vegan Royal Scone and Vegan Daily Scone | Coconut Whip | Margarine | House Preserve | Seasonal Tart | Brownie | Carrot Cake
Teddy Bear Tower (for guests age 10 and under)$19.00
Ham, Cheddar, Dijonnaise | Cucumber, Watercress, Radish, Lemon Dill Cream Cheese | Scone | Clotted Cream | Citrus Curd | Brownie | Sablé Cookie

Lighter Fare

Cream Tea Service$9.00
Royal Scone and Daily Scone, Clotted Cream, Citrus Curd, House Preserve
Quiche Trio$22.00
Ham and Swiss | Smoked Trout, Caper, Goat Cheese | Spinach and Sundried Tomato | Garden Salad
Dessert Plate$16.00
french macaron, madeleine, seasonal tart, power ball, brownie, pound cake, fruit
Terrine$22.00
Smoked Ham Hock Terrine, Brie Cheese, Crostini, Bread, Giardiniera, Cornichon, House Mustard
Asparagus Salad$19.00
Asparagus, Snow Peas, Radicchio, Feta, Radish, Watercress, Sorrel, pickled Onion, Mint Vinaigrette
Finger Sandwiches (May be purchased in addition to tea tower only)
Tandoori Chicken Salad $3 Cucumber $3 Prosciutto Brie Fig $4 Trout Rillette $4 Roast Mushroom $3 Corned Beet $3 Deviled Egg $3 Butternut Squash Bruschetta $3

Beverages

Sloane Tea$3.75
Brewed Coffee$3.00
Americano$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
Sloane Tea Latte$5.50
Cold Brew Coffee 12 oz$5.00
Lemonade$4.00
Crimson Berry Iced Tea$4.00
Canned Soft Drinks$3.50
Juice$3.00

What 672 people are saying

Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Halton
Great for brunch
Halton
Healthy
Halton
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Turner Pavilion Teahouse at the Royal Botanical Gardens offers an enchanting afternoon tea experience with "beautifully presented" food and a "lovely, peaceful venue." Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "creative tastes," and "beautiful atmosphere." While some found service slow, the overall ambiance and delicious offerings ensure a delightful visit.

672 Reviews

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Lawrence VIP
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we had a wonderful time at afternoon tea at the TURNER pavilion in the botanical Gardens in Burlington We had our favourite table as always, and we had an amazing server named Raasti! His service was impeccable. His energy was wonderful, he was just overall a wonderful person that made our afternoon extremely special. Thank you again Raasti! The tea was wonderful as was the scones and the sandwiches. And the quiche was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon
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Alla
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is very well liked located, beautiful environment, I would prefer more savory options rather than two levels of suits More seasonal fruits as well. Service was fine.
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Robert
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food - Great time we will be back very soon
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Michele
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server’s name was Lily. She was incredible. Fully explained everything in regards to the different packages available. Was very attentive. Such a phenomenal ambience. I will definitely be back.
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Dawn VIP
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the RBG teahouse! It’s just a lovely place to meet up with friends. We walked around the gardens before and after tea as well. Visitors should know that the accessible parking is far away from the main doors and quite a long walk for someone with mobility issues and there are no closer parking options. There are benches and rest areas along the walkway from the main building to the teahouse but guests should know to give themselves some extra time to get to the teahouse
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Alan and Angela VIP
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is beautiful. The scones, clotted cream, and preserves are 5-star
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Mary
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely luncheon with tasty food. We were seated promptly at the time of our reservation.
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Kelly
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a celebration of a new member joining our family. #bridaltea. Victoria was amazing in helping us enjoy our gathering with fabulous food and giggles. What a beautiful place to celebrate an amazing group of women💖
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Michelle
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time having tea at Turner Pavilion Teahouse at RBG. The service was an amazing both times, the windows looking over the gardens are lovely, and the restaurant itself is inviting. The food was better this time as it tasted fresher, it was very flavourful and just enough. Smaller than other teas we’ve been to but enough to satisfy. The tea choices we selected were both delicious. The only complaint we had was that it was chilly in there.
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kim
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience and the service was top notch. Our server Victoria was exceptional
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Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens is rated 4.3 stars by 672 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8

Additional information

Cross Street
Guests must park and enter via RBG Centre, located at 680 Plains Rd W.
Neighbourhood
Burlington
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.rbg.ca/dining/turner-pavilion-teahouse/
Phone number
(905) 527-1158

Turner Pavilion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Afternoon Tea Services

Turner Pavilion Tea Tower$38.00

Turtle Tower$36.00

Botanical Tower$38.00

Teddy Bear Tower (for guests age 10 and under)$19.00

Lighter Fare

Cream Tea Service$9.00

Quiche Trio$22.00

Dessert Plate$16.00

Terrine$22.00

Asparagus Salad$19.00

Finger Sandwiches (May be purchased in addition to tea tower only)

Beverages

Sloane Tea$3.75

Brewed Coffee$3.00

Americano$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

Sloane Tea Latte$5.50

Cold Brew Coffee 12 oz$5.00

Lemonade$4.00

Crimson Berry Iced Tea$4.00

Canned Soft Drinks$3.50

Juice$3.00

What 672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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