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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad, CA

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.6
4.6
1494 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Just as 18th century taverns served as the epicenter of the communities they served, so too does the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad offer a warm, family-owned gathering place today for San Diego friends and neighbors of all ages. The welcoming atmosphere is surpassed only by the highly acclaimed and award winning menu. Each dish is curated by with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Craft cocktails, wines and 20 rotating local beers on tap pair perfectly with our savory fare. Our guests rave about our Maine lobster rolls, Shepherd's Pie, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh seafood, and braised short rib to name a few.

As part of the dining experience, guests are invited to travel back in time to the days when our nation's founders met in secret at the original Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. Explore our museum; documents and antiquities from the colonial and Revolutionary War eras and learn more about our nation's founders and their everlasting legacies.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 918-2421
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Darren Denny
  • Private party facilities
    The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers a beautiful private dining ballroom with full amenities such as LCD projectors and large screens, microphones, full A/V capabilities, and much more! GDT&M also includes beautiful semi-private dining rooms for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    John Lek: (760) 918-2426
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Palomar Airport Road
  • Parking details
    - Restaurant parking is conveniently located on the North side of the building facing Palomar Airport Road.<br />- Museum and Private Event parking is conveniently located near the museum entry and center of the building facing east.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers a unique blend of history and dining with an "exceptional" ambiance and diverse menu. Guests rave about its "superb" food and "outstanding" service, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations. The on-site museum adds an educational layer, making it a "hidden gem" in Carlsbad.

1,494 Reviews
  1. Charles

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve only had the beet salad there as I eat a plant based diet and that is my only healthy option. It could be massively improved if they would use fresh beets instead of canned. My wife ordered the steak frites well done. They came medium rare. She sent them back and got shoe leather. She said it was the worst meal she’s ever had. Which is a pretty low bar since we travel and dine all over the world. Staff was awesome. Friendly and fast. Probably won’t be back.

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  2. Bill

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place, 1st time there and will definitely be back! Menu was fairly extensive, Beer List was very good. As for what we ordered, I did like the Brussel Sprouts appetizer but it was heavily sauced, could have used 1/2 the sauce and still been good, also the ration of leaves to the "sprouts" was a little slanted on the leaves side. Our friends all loved the lobster rolls, Turkey Pot Pie, and the Seafood trio. I certainly enjoyed the shephards pie - nice quantity. Waiter was a little distracted but we pushed through it. Great Place, Highly recommend it!

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  3. Loren

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The museum was very interesting. Early American theme. If you have reservations get there early so you can walk through the museum before you eat. Food was excellent. I had the cod, and it was nicely prepared. Portions are generous.

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  4. Pierre

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Green Dragon is one of our favorite restaurant. However this visit was very disappointing. For a change, I ordered fish and chips. The fish was overbreaded and dripping grease (oil). What I would expect from a fast food place, not a better place. Also I ordered a cup of decaf coffee. It was served lukewarm. When I pointed that out to the server, she said she would bring me another cup. After about seven minutes, she came to tell me that they were out of decaf. I agreed to a regular cup. Again it was lukewarm. When I questioned why they could not serve a hot cup, she apologized and brought me another cup, also lukewarm. I gave up and was surprised that she charged me $4 anyway.

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  5. Jane

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was comfortable, the tables spaced enough that you were not listening to adjoining tables conversations. The food was good, hot when brought to the table and service was prompt and good.

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  6. Wanda

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! We had an amazing meal with the most wonderful customer service experience as soon as we walked in the door. Had the mussels and cod and both were absolutely delicious. Can't wait to have another meal there soon! Thank you to the Green Dragon team!

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  7. Doug

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. The food is tasty and the service is always first rate. Thank you!

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  8. Chris and Awi

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our 2nd time dining experience, I brought along a group of friends and family. Everyone absolutely loved the food, the generous portions, the excellent service, and the charming atmosphere. The museum was also a big hit, adding a unique historical touch to our visit. The spacious parking lot made the experience even more convenient. We're all already planning to return for another lunch date—or maybe even a dinner experience to enjoy its beauty at night. This place never disappoints! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, history, and a welcoming environment.

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  9. Larry

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food tasted good but was served barely warm. The coffee tasted like instant. Our server was very slow and took forever to refill the coffee once and got the charges wrong on the credit cards. He seemed uninterested in creating a nice experience.

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  10. Alexander

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    V good waiter who re-cooked our salmon to ourliking, after the kitchen was supposedly closed!

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FAQs

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 918-2421.

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is rated 4.6 stars by 1494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Palomar Airport Road
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    - Restaurant parking is conveniently located on the North side of the building facing Palomar Airport Road.<br />- Museum and Private Event parking is conveniently located near the museum entry and center of the building facing east.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Darren Denny
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 918-2421
  • Private party facilities
    The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers a beautiful private dining ballroom with full amenities such as LCD projectors and large screens, microphones, full A/V capabilities, and much more! GDT&M also includes beautiful semi-private dining rooms for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    John Lek: (760) 918-2426
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