Would really give this a 3.5 star. Was expecting a spectacular experience but I am unimpressed with the high tea selection of sandwiches and desserts here. At this price point I would recommend going to Fairmount for high tea which provides a better value. It was nice to try this place but I wouldn't come back here again.
Value 2/5 - $70 inclusive of tips and tax for your own pot of tea, variety of finger sandwiches and desserts in Alice in wonderland theme. $55 plus tips and tax.
Service 5/5 - Their service is excellent and the staff who work here are extremely professional and knowledgeable.
They were very prompt in seating me and my two girlfriends and offered our drinks right away. It took a while for them to ask us for our tea preferences. I would recommend allot of 2 hours for high-tea here.
Quality 3/5 - The options for sandwiches were not as unique as I would imagined it would be.
Ambience 4/5 - While I quite admire the interiors of the Ritz Carlton, I think the interiors of DEQ are a bit dark and traditionally dated. The chairs are alright and the selection of decor was not overly impressive. The serving plates and utensils were also not overly impressive.