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.–5 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 House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
Children’s Tea…$29/child
Huntington Tea…$78/person
Tea Selection, Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
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Glass of Prosecco, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Black Sea Salt, and Micro Celery
Huntington Chocolate Hibiscus Truffle
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich | Dill Cream and Peppercress
Farm Fresh Egg Salad | Applewood Smoked Bacon Crumble
Smoked Salmon | Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar
Tarragon Chicken Salad | Roasted Chicken Breast, Red Onion, Celery, and Tarragon
Classic Watercress Sandwich | Chopped Watercress and Dijonnaise
The “James Beard” | Shaved Sweet Onion, Dijonnaise, Garden Herbs, and Sea Salt
SWEET
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart | California Strawberries Rhubarb Compote and Whipped Cream
Carrot Cake Madeleine | Cinnamon Ginger Spiced Carrot Cake
Buttermilk Cake | Poppyseed and Prune Preserve, Lemon Glaze
Coconut Custard English Biscuit with Tahitian Vanilla
Made without ingredients using or derived from animals.
Traditional Tea … $65
Tea Selection, Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
Huntington Tea … $78
Tea Selection, Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
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Glass of Prosecco, Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Herbed Vegan Cream Spread with Shaved Black Truffles, Blueberry and Corn Fondue
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich | Vegan Dill Cream and Peppercress
Local Organic Tofu Salad | Smoked Portobello Mushroom Crumble
The “James Beard” | Shaved Sweet Onion, Dijonaise, Garden Herb, and Sea Salt
Tarragon Tofu Salad | Roasted Tofu, Red Onion, Tarragon
SWEET
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart | California Strawberries Rhubarb Compote
Pumpkin Brownie | Vegan Chocolate, Pumpkin Purée
Passion Fruit White Chocolate Tart
Seasonal Fruit and Berries
Made without gluten-containing ingredients.
Traditional Tea… $65
Tea Selection, Gluten-Free Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
Huntington Tea … $78
Tea Selection, Gluten-Free Tea Menu, and Seasonal House-Made Scones served with House-Made Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade
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Glass of Prosecco, Poached Maine Lobster Roll, Hawaiian Black Sea Salt and Micro Celery, Corn and Blueberry Fondue
SAVORY
Cucumber Sandwich | Dill Cream, Peppercress
Farm Fresh Egg Salad | Applewood Smoked Bacon Crumble
Smoked Salmon | Dill Cream Cheese, Caviar
Tarragon Chicken Salad | Roasted Chicken Breast, Red Onion, Celery, and Tarragon
Classic Watercress Sandwich | Chopped Watercress, Dijonnaise
The “James Beard” | Shaved Sweet Onion, Dijonnaise, Garden Herbs, and Sea Salt
SWEET
Passion Fruit White Chocolate Tart
Pumpkin Brownie | Vegan Chocolate, Pumpkin Purée
Buttermilk Cake | Poppyseed and Prune Preserve, Lemon Glaze
Marshmallow Cup | Callebaut Belgian Chocolate Whipped Marshmallow in a Dark Chocolate Cup
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…..$16
Blackberries, Raspberries, Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette, Pepitas, Pistachio, and Market Spice Dukkah
Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds…..$21
California Brie, Spanish Manchego, Aged Beemster Gouda, Fig Jam, and 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
La Jolie Fleur Rosé, Provence France, 2022…..$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 | Bourbon, Bitters 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 highgrown estate black tea has a velvety, creamy finish.
GREEN TEAS
Green Pomegranate
Blended with tart raspberries and the 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.
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
Summer Peach
Bright and crisp summer peaches counterbalanced by the bold and brisk notes of a classic black tea.
Illuminate
Organic black tea infused with soothing floral notes of lavender and heather.
Aztec Spice
Pu-erh tea with a rich blend of cinnamon-drenched chocolate and chili flakes.






Tier of sweet and savory offerings in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Jose Lopez. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Rose Garden Tea Room. | 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.
Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo by Linnea Stephan | 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: Jose Lopez. | 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 dining, 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 dining 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. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
View of the Shakespeare Pavilion. 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.
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.