Huntington Library & Gardens

ADDRESS & Map Link: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 map
CROSS STREETS: Allen
FWY ACCESS: 210
PARKING: free in their shady surface lot
PHONE: (626) 683-8131
WEBSITE: www.huntington.org
EMAIL: publicinformation@huntington.org
DRESS: "There is no dress code in the Tea Room: shorts and t-shirts or dresses and suits are equally acceptable"
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30); Sat. - Sun.: 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm); Closed Tuesdays
During our Summer Hours (May 29 thru Sept. 2) the Tea Room is open Wed.- Mon..: 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm); On Free Days (the first Thursday of each month) the Tea Room is open from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm)
CAPACITY:
MENU: Click Here
RESERVATIONS: Necessary
GIFT SHOP: The Gift and book store at the Huntington is a must! Here you will find stationery, music and oh so much more
WC: Yes, onsite, multiple stalls
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes, the tea room is a bit of stroll or roll fro th entrance
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: not for tea, but the garden cafe next door serves lunch
CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Yes, with notice
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: in the heart of picturesque San Marino
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: One of the most important and beautiful home museums in the country, with themed botanical gardens, art & furniture galleries, and of course, a substantial library that houses the Guttenberg and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: a full buffet of tea treats plus salads
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Nothing compares to the setting
OWNED BY: The Huntington Library & Gardens
PRICE: Adults $24.95 per person, plus tax; Children (ages 4-8) $12.49 per person, plus tax; Groups of 8 or more $31.92 per person (tax and gratuity included)
UPDATED: May 2008 REVIEWED: May 2008

Tea Room Review
Acres of immaculate gardens, rare books, European furnishings and fine art. Could it get any better? Only if you add a picture perfect afternoon tea in a handsome cottage nestled in a rose garden with a vista view. Tea at the Huntington is like nothing else. With a substantial buffet there are plenty of choices to fill and satisfy male and female alike. I always require a leisurely walk in the Japanese garden to get back to a level of comfort after stuffing myself. One could visit every month and always find something new to see. Not only is this a place to visit but to cherish and support for it is truly a gem in California's crown

MENU

Sandwiches

Tarragon chicken salad
with walnuts on whole wheat
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Proscuitto di Parma with Maytag Blue Cheese and Bartlett Pears
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Smoked Salmon & Chive with Cucumber
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Carrot ginger
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Spicy Egg Salad on Egg Bread
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Living Watercress and Cream Cheese

Toppings and Spreads

Hummus, Provencal Olive Tapanade,
Quince paste, Caviar

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Crackers, pita, and fresh bread selections

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Imported and Domestic Cheeses

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Fresh fruit

Seasonal Salads

Roasted Golden Beets, walnuts with a creamy blue cheese and horseradish vinaigrette

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Roasted Fennel salad with baby greens,
goat cheese, and a citrus vinaigrette

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Baby spinach, marinated red onion, and fresh bacon with a feta vinaigrette
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Orecchiette pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes,
artichoke hearts and Italian vinaigrette

Pastries

Freshly Baked Scones
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Cookies
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Fruit Tartlets

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Individual Pastries

Beverages

Hot brewed tea or coffee

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Tea Rooms & Purveyors Goodes, Gifts & Greetings Tea Entertainment Etiquette Instruction Children's Tea Parties Tea Room Passport Alphabetical Listing FAQs	HUNTINGTON LIBRARY & GARDENS San Marino! ADDRESS & Map Link: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 map CROSS STREETS: Allen FWY ACCESS: 210 PARKING: free in their shady surface lot PHONE: (626) 683-8131 WEBSITE: www.huntington.org EMAIL: publicinformation@huntington.org DRESS: "There is no dress code in the Tea Room: shorts and t-shirts or dresses and suits are equally acceptable" YEAR ESTABLISHED: HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30); Sat. - Sun.: 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm); Closed Tuesdays During our Summer Hours (May 29 thru Sept. 2) the Tea Room is open Wed.- Mon..: 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm); On Free Days (the first Thursday of each month) the Tea Room is open from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30pm) CAPACITY: MENU: Click Here RESERVATIONS: Necessary GIFT SHOP: The Gift and book store at the Huntington is a must! Here you will find stationery, music and oh so much more WC: Yes, onsite, multiple stalls WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes, the tea room is a bit of stroll or roll fro th entrance CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes OUTDOOR DINING: not for tea, but the garden cafe next door serves lunch CATERING: Yes DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Yes, with notice SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: in the heart of picturesque San Marino DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: One of the most important and beautiful home museums in the country, with themed botanical gardens, art & furniture galleries, and of course, a substantial library that houses the Guttenberg and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales CULINARY SPECIALTIES: a full buffet of tea treats plus salads UNIQUE ASPECTS: Nothing compares to the setting OWNED BY: The Huntington Library & Gardens PRICE: Adults $24.95 per person, plus tax; Children (ages 4-8) $12.49 per person, plus tax; Groups of 8 or more $31.92 per person (tax and gratuity included) UPDATED: May 2008 REVIEWED: May 2008 Tea Room Review Acres of immaculate gardens, rare books, European furnishings and fine art. Could it get any better? Only if you add a picture perfect afternoon tea in a handsome cottage nestled in a rose garden with a vista view. Tea at the Huntington is like nothing else. With a substantial buffet there are plenty of choices to fill and satisfy male and female alike. I always require a leisurely walk in the Japanese garden to get back to a level of comfort after stuffing myself. One could visit every month and always find something new to see. Not only is this a place to visit but to cherish and support for it is truly a gem in California's crown MENU Sandwiches Tarragon chicken salad with walnuts on whole wheat ~ Proscuitto di Parma with Maytag Blue Cheese and Bartlett Pears ~ Smoked Salmon & Chive with Cucumber ~ Carrot ginger ~ Spicy Egg Salad on Egg Bread ~ Living Watercress and Cream Cheese Toppings and Spreads Hummus, Provencal Olive Tapanade, Quince paste, Caviar ~ Crackers, pita, and fresh bread selections ~ Imported and Domestic Cheeses ~ Fresh fruit Seasonal Salads Roasted Golden Beets, walnuts with a creamy blue cheese and horseradish vinaigrette ~ Roasted Fennel salad with baby greens, goat cheese, and a citrus vinaigrette ~ Baby spinach, marinated red onion, and fresh bacon with a feta vinaigrette ~ Orecchiette pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and Italian vinaigrette Pastries Freshly Baked Scones ~ Cookies ~ Fruit Tartlets ~ Individual Pastries Beverages Hot brewed tea or coffee Tea Events Tea Rooms \| Teas Tea Theater \| Tea Serenades Goodes \| Greetings \| Brits \| Specialtea Items \| Steals Superfluitea \| Membership \| FAQs \| Contact Us Etiquette \| Children Passport