Rose Garden Tea Room


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
Menu
Please let your server know upon arrival if you prefer our vegan or gluten-free menu.
Traditional Tea…$65/person
Tea Selection, Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Cranberry Relish
Children’s Tea…$29/child
Huntington Tea…$78/person
Tea Selection, Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Cranberry Relish
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Glass of House Bubbles, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt and Micro Celery, Huntington Chocolate Hibiscus Truffle
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich, Dill Cream, and Peppercress
Green Peppercorn Duck Rillettes with Pomegranate Relish
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese, and Caviar
Oven-Roasted Turkey with Herb and Sausage Stuffing
Classic Watercress Sandwich, Chopped Watercress and Dijonnaise on Pumpernickel
Roquefort Cheese Spread with Preserved Mushrooms and Micro Chervil
SWEET
English Pear Pudding
Dulce Fig Tart
Mayan Madeleine
Raspberry Mochi Cake
Made without ingredients using or derived from animals.
Traditional Tea … $65
Tea Selection, Vegan Tea Menu,and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with Vegan Butter and Orange Cranberry Relish
Huntington Tea … $78
Tea Selection, Vegan Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with Vegan Butter and Orange Cranberry Relish
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Glass of House Bubbles, Roasted Maitake and Beech Mushrooms, Herbed Vegan Cream Spread with Shaved Black Truffles, Honeydew Fondue with Pineapple and Mandarins
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich, Vegan Dill Cream, and Peppercress
Roasted Tofu with Herb Stuffing
Mushroom Rillettes with Pomegranate Relish
Cashew and Tofu “Blue Cheese Spread” with Preserved Mushroom and Micro Chervil
SWEET
Cranberry Lemon Tart
Dark Chocolate Tapioca (contains almonds)
Fruit Tart
Brownie
Made without gluten-containing ingredients.
Traditional Tea… $65
Tea Selection, Gluten Free Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Sconesserved with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Cranberry Relish
Huntington Tea … $78
Tea Selection, Gluten-Free Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Cranberry Relish
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Glass of House Bubbles, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt, and Micro Celery, Honeydew Fondue with Pineapple and Mandarins
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich, Dill Cream and Peppercress
Green Peppercorn Duck Rillettes with Pomegranate Relish
Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese andCaviar
Oven Roasted Turkey with Herb and Sausage Stuffing
Classic Watercress Sandwich, Chopped Watercress and Dijonnaise
Roquefort Cheese Spread with Preserved Mushroom and Micro Chervil
SWEET
English Pear Pudding
Dulce Fig Tart
Mayan Madeleine
Raspberry Mochi Cake
SAVORY
Peanut Butter & Jam Tea Sandwich
Cheese Croissant Bites
Herb Garden Ranch & Carrot Salad Tea Sandwich
Cucumber & Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich
SWEETS
Berry Tapioca
Brownie
Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleine
Mini Cupcake
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…..$9
Salad of Frisee and Pink Gem Lettuce…..$6
Dried Cranberry, Pomegranate Seeds, Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette, Pepitas, Pistachio & Market Spice Dukkah
Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds…..$17
California Brie, Spanish Manchego, Aged Beemster Gouda, 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…..$12/$39
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC Rosé…..$14/$47
GH Mumm Grand Cordon Brut…..$22/$88
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…..$14/$50
AR Guentota Malbec, Mendoza, AR, 2015…..$14/$50
OZV, Red Zinfandel Blend, Lodi, CA…..$14/$50
COCKTAILS
Hibiscus Sangria OZV infused with Hibiscus Flowers and Lemongrass…..$16
Rose Aperol Spritz, Lavender Chamomile Rose, Aperol, Prosecco…..$16
Earl Grey Old Fashioned, Knox & Dobson O.F. infused with earl grey tea…..$16
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 Reserve
An organic green tea with fresh and fragrant night-blooming jasmine blossoms leaving you with beautiful flora and sweet notes.
Sencha
Traditional organic Chinese green tea is deep steamed and carefully dried. Steeps a lively, grassy cup every time.
TISANES
Egyptian Chamomile
Elicits sweet, calming flavor notes that are soothing with every sip.
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 reminiscent of fresh-baked pumpkin pie, with sweet, spicy, and savory notes.
Aztec Spice
This pu-erhtea heats things up with a rich blend of cinnamon-drenched chocolate and chili flakes.
Illuminate
Organic black tea infused with soothing floral notes of lavender and heather.
Butterscotch*
A golden-hued white tea infusion with sweet, creamy, and spicy notes.
*contains cashews






Tier of sweet and savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Chuy Studio. 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.
Tea service in the newly renovated Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Chuy Studio. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
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
- For parties up to 6 guests, reservations may be made online through OpenTable.
- For parties of 7 or more guests, contact the Tea Room directly at tearoom@huntington.org.
- For private events, please read our reservation policy for large groups.
- Rose Garden Tea Room Private Room Reservation
- The Herb Room and the Shakespeare Room can be booked in 2.5-hour time increments during regular business hours. For more information on booking a private room, see our reservation policy and email the Rose Garden Tea Room manager at gina.moscozo@cafebonappetit.com.
- Private events can be booked in the Rose Garden Tea Room during non-business hours between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and all day on Tuesday when we are closed to the public. For more information on hosting a private event, please reach out to specialevents@huntington.org.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each OpenTable reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables.





View of the Herb Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com.
View of the Shakespeare Pavilion. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com.
West-facing interior view of the lobby (circulation spine). Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. 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.
Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.