There’s something timeless about the Teahouse in Stanley Park. Few places in Vancouver offer the same romantic coastal charm. A Vancouver icon since 1978, this forest-fringed gem has been the setting for countless special moments — weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and sometimes, just a really great Thursday lunch with a friend.
Settle into the sun-soaked patio and take in sweeping views of English Bay, North Shore Mountains and sailboats. Surrounded by towering cedars and sea breezes, the Teahouse’s sun-drenched patio is a sanctuary. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and everything just feels right. It’s West Coast serenity at its best.
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Views from The Teahouse in Stanley Park at Ferguson Point. It has one of the best summer patios in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
A Three-Course Lunch That Delivers
We visited for their $55 three-course lunch (available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), and every dish impressed us.
Starters:
- Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms – crab, shrimp, and cream cheese nestled in roasted caps, served with lemon emulsion on arugula. A longtime local favourite.
- Teahouse Salad – fresh, crisp layers of pickled fennel, shaved carrots, watermelon radish, and orange segments, finished with a citrus vinaigrette and crunchy seeds.
Mains:
- Sablefish – perfectly cooked, served with a lemon risotto cake, charred broccolini, and a delicate lemon caper butter (available for additional $10).
- Brome Lake Duck Confit – rich and flavourful with a truffled mushroom croquette and fig demi-glace.
Top – (Left) Sablefish, (R) Brome Lake Duck Confit, Bottom Lemon Tart and Torta Milano served at the Teahouse in Stanley Park. Photo Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Cocktail Features and Desserts
When we went, there were three featured cocktails. We tried two of them and were equally impressed with the complex layers.
- Spicy Mango Margarita $16.
- Refreshing Lavender Haze cocktails $17.
Travel writer Wendy Nordvik-Carr enjoys a refreshing Lavender Haze cocktail at the Teahouse in Stanley Park. It is one of the best summer patios in Vancouver. Photo: Helen
- Lemon Tart – zesty, smooth, and topped with a candied lemon curl.
- Torta Milano – chocolate mascarpone mousse layered on an almond wafer crust — rich, but never too heavy.
To top it off, Executive Chef Regan D’Silva gave us a sneak preview of his latest creation: Ice Lemon Pie — lemon custard, vanilla gelato, pecan crust, and toasted meringue. It was sunshine in dessert form.
(Left) Executive Chef Regan D’Silva with his Ice Lemon Pie creation. (Right) Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms and Teahouse Salad at the Teahouse in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Wine Hour with a View
An insider favourite: Wine Hour at the Teahouse, offered Monday, Thursday & Friday from 2:30–5:00 pm.
- $15 wine flights with curated local & international selections
- $12 tasting boards like BC cheese, edamame hummus, or tomato bruschetta
Even though we didn’t have time to try Wine Hour this visit, it’s high on our list for next time — especially with that ocean breeze on the patio.
The Teahouse in Stanley Park has one of the best summer patios in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Why I Recommend The Teahouse in Stanley Park
This restaurant continues to charm for all the right reasons:
- Patio views of English Bay, North Shore Mountains and golden sunsets
- Elegant yet relaxed coastal cuisine
- Excellent value with the $55 three-course lunch
- One of Vancouver’s most scenic Wine Hours
- A peaceful, romantic location in the heart of Stanley Park
- And a lemon tart that rivals any in the city
It’s a Vancouver icon for a reason — and it never goes out of style.
Stunning views from the inside of the Teahouse in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
The Teahouse in Stanley Park Quick Guide
- Location: Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
- Patio: Covered and heated
- Ocean-facing, perfect for sunsets
- Seafood Dishes to Try: Sablefish with lemon risotto cake
- Dessert to Order: Lemon Tart or Ice Lemon Pie
- Brunch: Sundays 11:30 am–2:30 pm
- Three-course Lunch Menu: $55 available on select weekdays
- Wine Hour: Mon, Thurs & Fri, 2:30–5:00 pm
- Executive Chef: Regan D’Silva
I visited the Teahouse in Stanley Park while researching the best patios in Vancouver. Like its sister restaurants, Seasons in the Park at Queen Elizabeth Gardens and Cardero’s Vancouver, they are part of the Sequoia Company of Restaurants, and all are in outstanding locations.
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Travel Writer Wendy Nordvik-Carr was hosted by the Teahouse in Stanley Park, which did not review or approve of this article before it was published. Wendy visited the restaurant as part of her research for an article about Vancouver’s best patios.
