View of the Shakespeare Pavillion at the Rose Garden Tea Room.

Rose Garden Tea Room

The Huntington's iconic, historic Rose Garden Tea Room is now open.

The Rose Garden Tea Room continues its elegant tea service with a selection of teas, seasonal house-made scones, and a variety of savory and sweet offerings, including smoked salmon with dill cream cheese and caviar; banoffee tart with dulce de leche, banana jam, and caramel crunch; and buckwheat financier with lemon pistachio glaze. A higher-end option includes champagne and such items as lobster salad in phyllo with Maldon sea salt and shaved black truffles. Vegan, gluten-free, and a children's menus are also available, along with additions, and Champagne, wine, and cocktails by the glass.

Tea Menu | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Children's | Additions | By the Glass | Teas

Tea Room Hours
Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays

Reserve

Know Before You Go

Huntington Admission Required

  • Visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington. When planning to visit the Tea Room, please purchase a separate ticket to The Huntington for the same day as your Tea Room reservation.

Tea Room Reservations

  • Reservations may be made online through OpenTable for parties of up to six guests. Parties with more than six guests must contact the Tea Room directly at tearoom@huntington.org. (Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each OpenTable reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables.)

  • Reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis but are not guaranteed. Please note we are unable to accommodate late parties at our last seating.

  • Online reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance.

  • There is a 10-minute grace period for reservations. After 10 minutes your reservation will be released to waiting walk-ins.

Close-up of a multi-tiered stand with petite desserts finger foods.

Tier of sweet and savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

tea service place setting
The side exterior of a restored 1910s building stands among a garden.

East-facing view of the Herb Room Terrace. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A restaurant foyer with high ceilings and complimentary wood floor and wood ceiling.

West-facing interior view of the lobby (circulation spine). Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Patrons dining inside a room with upscale decor and eggshell walls.

Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A selection of small finger foods are laid out on a table.

Savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A large garden fountain stands in front of an open pavilion dining area.

View of the Shakespeare Pavilion. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Three rows of small dessert finger foods is set out in a grid pattern on a table.

Sweet offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Close-up of a multi-tiered stand with petite desserts finger foods.
tea service place setting
The side exterior of a restored 1910s building stands among a garden.
A restaurant foyer with high ceilings and complimentary wood floor and wood ceiling.
Patrons dining inside a room with upscale decor and eggshell walls.
A selection of small finger foods are laid out on a table.
A large garden fountain stands in front of an open pavilion dining area.
Three rows of small dessert finger foods is set out in a grid pattern on a table.

Please let your server know upon arrival if you prefer our vegan or gluten-free menu.

Tea Menu | Vegan|Gluten-Free | Children's | Additions | By the Glass | Teas

Traditional Tea...62
Tea Selection, Seasonal House-made Scones, and the Tea Menu
Children's Tea...28

Huntington Tea...75
Tea Selection, Seasonal House-made Scones, and the Tea Menu
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Glass of House Bubbles, Lobster Salad in Phyllo with Maldon Sea Salt & Shaved Black Truffles, Huntington Bonbon

Tea Menu

SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich with Dill Cream and Peppercress
Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar
Strawberry, Saba, Whipped Black Pepper Cream Cheese
Deviled Egg Salad Phyllo Cup

SWEET
Ginger Cake with Poached Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Mousse
Chocolate Brown Butter Almond Cake
Banoffee Tart with Dulce de Leche, Banana Jam, Caramel Crunch
Buckwheat Financier, Lemon Pistachio Glaze
Seasonal Fruit Tart

Vegan Tea Menu

Made without ingredients produced by or derived from animals.
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich with Vegan Dill Cream and Peppercress
Tarragon Tofu Salad Sandwich
Strawberry, Saba, Whipped Black Pepper Vegan Cream Cheese
Organic Tofu Salad Phyllo Cup

SWEET
Guava Tapioca
Berry Tart
Date Bar
Lemon Cake
Seasonal Fruit Cup

Gluten Free Tea Menu

Made without gluten-containing ingredients.
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich with Dill Cream and Peppercress
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar
Strawberry, Saba, Whipped Black Pepper Cream Cheese
Deviled Egg Salad Phyllo Cup

SWEET
Guava Tapioca with Seasonal Fruit
Belgium Chocolate Tart
Date Bar
Lemon Bean Cake
Seasonal Fruit Cup

Children's Tea Menu

SAVORY
Peanut Butter & Jam Tea Sandwich
Cheese Croissant Bites
Herb Garden Ranch & Carrot Salad Tea Sandwich
Cucumber & Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich

SWEETS
California Strawberry & Nutella
French Macarons
Banana & Caramel Tart

TISANES
Chamomile Clementine - An organic tea blend that delivers both sweet and velvety flavor notes.
Pacific Coast Mint - This refreshing organic blend of spearmint and peppermint is harvested from the coasts of Oregon and California.
French Lemon Ginger - A soothing organic lemon ginger blend comprised of spicy, grassy, and citrus flavor notes.
Caramelized Pear - A fruity and flavorful blend with notes of honey, caramel, and freshly baked pear.

Additions

House-made Soup of the Day.....8

Candied Walnut Salad.....13
Mixed greens, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, Point Reyes blue cheese dressing

Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds.....15
California brie, Spanish manchego, white cheddar, fig jam, California strawberries

Caviar
includes toasted brioche, shallots, chives, crème fraiche, grated egg
Golden Trout Roe.....MP
California Sturgeon.....MP
Sustainable Golden Osetra.....MP

By the Glass

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE (GLS/BTL)
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC.....10/36
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC Rosé.....12/44
Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut (187mL).....- /25
Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut Rosé (187mL).....- /33

WHITE WINE
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ, 2022.....12/44
The Fableist, Albariño, Central Coast, 2020.....11/40
Rose de Reynier, Bordeaux Rosé, 2021.....11/40

RED WINE
Knotty Vines, Pinot Noir, CA, 2018.....12/44
AR Guentota Malbec, Mendoza, AR, 2015.....13/48
OZV, Red Zinfandel Blend, Lodi, CA.....13/48

COCKTAILS
Blushing Rose rose liqueur, rosé prosecco, edible rose petals.....14
Daydream lavender lemonade, prosecco.....14
Noble Bee gin, fresh citrus, local honey.....14

Teas
TRADITIONAL TEAS

Huntington Signature Blend
Experience the whimsy of The Huntington’s flora and botanicals. Savory notes of jasmine, vanilla, and bergamot.

Huntington Rose Blend
Inspired by Arabella Huntington’s most beloved flowers, this blend’s floral essence and smooth finish delight the senses.

English Breakfast
Robust with flavor, this traditional blend of organic black tea brews smooth and malty, with a clean finish.

Earl Grey Crème
Laced with zesty bergamot and French vanilla, this organic high-grown estate black tea has a velvety creamy finish.

GREEN TEAS

Green Pomegranate
Blended with tart raspberries and essence of pomegranate, this zesty organic green tea is light and refreshing.

Happy
Sweet raspberries are balanced by tangy hibiscus flowers while jasmine lifts this organic guayusa tea.

Jasmine Blueberry
This organic white tip green tea is infused with jasmine petals and succulent organic blueberries.

Gen Mai Cha
Organic Japanese sencha is tossed with toasted rice for a grassy infusion with a light roasted popcorn finish.

TISANES

Chamomile Clementine
An organic tea blend that delivers both sweet and velvety flavor notes.

Pacific Coast Mint
This refreshing organic blend of spearmint and peppermint is harvested from the coasts of Oregon and California.

French Lemon Ginger
A soothing organic lemon ginger blend comprised of spicy, grassy, and citrus flavor notes.

Caramelized Pear
A fruity and flavorful blend with notes of honey, caramel, and freshly baked pear.

SEASONAL TEAS

Raspberry Nectar
Sweet and refreshing with a golden rose color, this nectar-like infusion is a delight with natural ambrosia that embraces the senses.

Lemon Meringue
Enjoy a blend with a light, fluffy mouth feel and a sweet, creamy finish.

Summer Peach
Bright, crisp, and oh-so-sweet flavor of sun-ripened summer peaches, counterbalanced by the bold and brisk notes of our premium Classic Black tea.

Aztec Spice
This pu-erh tea heats things up with a rich blend of cinnamon- drenched chocolate and chili flakes.