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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; Belgian chocolate and sea salt caramel tart; and ginger cake with quince compote.
A higher-end option includes champagne and such items as poached Maine lobster roll with Hawaiian black sea salt and micro celery. Vegan, gluten-free, and children’s menus are also available, along with additions, and Champagne, wine, and cocktails by the glass.
Tea Room Hours
Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Reserve
Rose Garden Tea Room
Wine Down Service
Cap off a visit to The Huntington with the Rose Garden Tea Room’s Wine Down menu. Sit and enjoy the picturesque Shakespeare Garden while savoring light bites and sipping on a selection of wine, champagne, tea, and Special-Tea cocktails.
Mon., Wed., Thu., 3–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays. Reservations for the Wine Down service are not required or accepted, and seating is based on availability.
Menu
Please let your server know upon arrival if you prefer our vegan or gluten-free menu.
Traditional Tea…64/person
Tea Selection, Tea Menu (regular, vegan, or gluten free), Seasonal House-made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
Children’s Tea…28/child
Huntington Tea…77/person
Tea Selection, Tea Menu (regular, vegan, or gluten free), Seasonal House-made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
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Glass of House Bubbles, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt & Micro Celery, Huntington Bonbon
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich with Dill Cream and Peppercress
Fra’ Amani Rosemary Ham & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar
Garlic & Spice Rubbed Leg of Lamb Sandwich, Pomegranate Cranberry Chutney, Pistachio Dukkah
Pickled Beet Sandwich, Dill Cream Cheese, Baby Romaine, & Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette
“James Beard” Vidalia Sweet Onions, Sea Salt, Garden Herb Crusted
SWEET
Miso Caramel Madeline
Goat Cheese and Clementine Tart
Apple Caramel Tart
Seasonal Fruit Tart
Made without ingredients using or derived from animals.
Traditional Tea … 64
Tea Selection, Vegan Tea Menu, Seasonal House-made Scones served with Vegan Butter and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
Huntington Tea … 77
Tea Selection, Vegan Tea Menu, Seasonal House-made Scones served with Vegan Butter and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
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Glass of House Bubbles, Roasted Maitake and Beech Mushrooms, Herbed Vegan Cream Spread with Shaved Black Truffles, Cinnamon Fondue with Apple and Parsnip Chips
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich, Vegan Dill Cream and Peppercress
Truffled Tofu Salad Sandwich, Dijon Mustard, Truffle Sea Salt & Hydro Pepper Cress
Chai Spiced Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Red Onion, Celery, Cucumber, Radish, Parsley, Mint
Pickled Beet Sandwich, Vegan Dill Cream Cheese, Baby Romaine, & Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette
“James Beard” Vidalia Sweet Onions, Sea Salt, Garden Herb Crusted
SWEET
Guava Tapioca
Lemon Tart
Chocolate Date Bar
Pumpkin Brownie
Seasonal Fruit Cup
Made without gluten-containing ingredients.
Traditional Tea…64
Tea Selection, Gluten Free Tea Menu, Seasonal House-made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
Huntington Tea …77
Tea Selection, Gluten Free Tea Menu, Seasonal House-made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade
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Glass of House Bubbles, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt and Micro Celery, Cinnamon Fondue with Apple and Parsnip Chips
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich, Dill Cream and Peppercress
Fra’ Amani Rosemary Ham & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar
Garlic & Spice Rubbed Leg of Lamb Sandwich, Pomegranate Cranberry Chutney, Pistachio Dukkah
Pickled Beet Sandwich, Dill Cream Cheese, Baby Romaine, & Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette
“James Beard” Vidalia Sweet Onions, Sea Salt, Garden Herb Crusted
SWEET
Guava Tapioca
Chocolate Date Bar
Pumpkin Brownie
Seasonal Fruit Cup
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
Lavender Chamomile Rose
An organic tea blend that delivers both floral and fresh 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.
House-made Soup of the Day…..8.50
Shaved Winter Vegetable Salad…..15
Tri-Color Carrots, Beets, Radish, Navel Orange, Mesclun, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette, Marcona Almonds
Cheese Boardwith Marcona Almonds…..16
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
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE (GLS/BTL)
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC…..11/38
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC Rosé…..13/46
GH Mumm Grand Cordon Brut…..21/85
GH Mumm Grand Cordon Brut Rosé…..27/110
WHITE WINE
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ, 2022…..13/46
The Fableist, Albariño, Central Coast, 2020…..12/42
Rose de Reynier, Bordeaux Rosé, 2021…..12/42
RED WINE
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, CA, 2022…..13/46
AR Guentota Malbec, Mendoza, AR, 2015…..14/50
OZV, Red Zinfandel Blend, Lodi, CA…..14/50
COCKTAILS
Hibiscus Sangria, OZV infused with hibiscus flowers, lemongrass…..15
Rose Aperol Spritz, lavender chamomile rose, Aperol, prosecco…..15
Earl Grey Old Fashioned, Knox & Dobson O.F. infused with earl grey tea…..15
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
Pumpkin Spice Chai
Flavors and aromas of fresh-baked pumpkin pie with sweet, spicy, and savory flavor notes.
Apple Pie
A blend of apple and cinnamon with a touch of ginger, coconut, and a bit of nutmeg.
Butterscotch
A golden-hued white tea infusion with sweet, creamy, and spicy notes.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint
This pu-erh tea is a sweet, aromatic blend combining notes of cooling mint with the taste of smooth, decadent chocolate in a bold infusion.
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.) Reservation policy for large groups
- 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.








Tier of sweet and savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
East-facing view of the Herb Room Terrace. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
West-facing interior view of the lobby (circulation spine). Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
View of the Shakespeare Pavilion at the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Sweet offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.