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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.7 (1721)
$30 and under
American
6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.7
$30 and under
American
Carlsbad

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Idso
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR & $5 IPA THURSDAYS!

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM,Tue - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM
    THE BEST HAPPY HOUR IN CARLSBAD/NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO! - Happy Hour: Food and drink specials offered 3PM-6PM Wednesday - Sunday. - $2 off all appetizers, wines by the glass, signature cocktails and draft beers. - Wine Wednesdays: 50% off all wines by the bottle. - Thirsty Thursdays: ALL IPAs on DRAFT are $5 all day! Many varieties of San Diego and North County breweries to choose from. - Catch the best games in sports on our Tavern TVs - Free admission museum featuring documents signed by over 15 signers of the Declaration of Independence and other antiquities on display. - Ample free parking and wifi - located right of the I-5 freeway at Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte. - Large group reservations welcomed! - We also offer the perfect venue for private social and corporate events.

    HAPPY HOUR & $5 IPA THURSDAYS! Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum.

4.7

4.7
(1721)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers a unique blend of "delicious food" and historical charm. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like clam chowder and braised short ribs. While some found the atmosphere noisy, the museum adds a fascinating experience. Overall, a "great place for a meal."
1,721 Reviews
  1. Cindy Gold

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous time at Green Dragon Tavern! The food was delicious, the service was wonderful, and I loved the warm, welcoming vibe inside. It’s the kind of place where you want to linger a little longer after dinner. I’d happily go back and would recommend it to friends!

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  2. Michelle

    San Diego71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent. Selected this restaurant for my birthday because the food and drinks are always as expected and very cost effective. Slow evening with the election which was an added bonus.

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  3. Alexander Gold

    Washington DC20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Vey helpful waitress - She took the time to go to the kitchen and return with a well prepared sauce that was not on the menu, for the calamari - Thanks again!

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  4. Pam Gold

    San Diego48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the Green Dragon. Tried a new entree. The crab stuffed shrimp and it was delicious.

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  5. Christopher Gold

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit to the Green Dragon and let’s say the third time was not the charm. Stephanie, our server, seemed distracted during the meal. I ordered a sparkling water which I never got and one dinner arrived significantly later than the other, which was odd because everyone else’s dinners seem to arrive at the same time. We highly recommend visiting the museum, but you may want to skip the restaurant.

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  6. Brittany

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found a hidden gem in our area! We enjoyed our martinis and our home style entrees. We highly recommend the braised short rib and the shephard’s pie. Our server Donovan was very helpful, informative, and friendly.

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  7. Edna Gold

    San Diego10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made reservations and even called back to confirm reservations. Upon arrival there was not host and we had to grab a waiter to let them know we had arrived. Table was not ready—we waiting 30 minutes to be seated. Then another 30 minutes to have order placed. Service was very slow.

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  8. Karen Gold

    San Diego62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner and service! Always pleased with this restaurant

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  9. Diane

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 6 of us for dinner and every person was very happy with their dinner.

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  10. Cindy Gold

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was not our first time eating here. The brussel sprouts will keep us coming back. The fish and chips were delicious and everyone at our table was happy with their entrees. The service is always great and the museum is very interesting and you can’t beat the price.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Idso
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers outdoor seating: guests mention sitting outside on the patio for relaxed meals, including an outdoor July 4th dinner.

Casual Dress, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, and many guests do dress up a touch for special occasions like anniversaries.

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum pairs a cozy, colonial museum setting with a lively tavern, Revolutionary War memorabilia and historic displays give the dining room a distinctly historic charm, with the bar side feeling livelier and other dining areas offering a quieter experience.

Portions at Green Dragon Tavern are generous, guests frequently describe large, shareable plates and hearty entrees, with lobster rolls and mains leaving many diners comfortably full.

Happy hour is a great pick, the Green Dragon’s posted Happy Hour runs Tue–Sun, 3:00–6:00 pm, and guests note it’s pleasantly uncrowded with attentive service during that window.

Yes, the Green Dragon is family-friendly: guests regularly bring children, servers interact warmly with kids, and reviewers note kids' meals (for example, mac and cheese) on the menu.

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is open for lunch Tuesday–Sunday 11:30 am–3:00 pm, dinner Tuesday–Sunday 3:00 pm–8:00 pm; happy hour runs Tuesday–Sunday 3:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Sunday is a standout, guests rave about holiday and special brunches (the Father's Day short‑rib hash was called exceptional), making Sundays a memorable choice for a special brunch visit.

Yes, the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is well suited to date night, thanks to its historic, intimate ambiance and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries and special evenings there.

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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.7
$30 and under
American
Carlsbad

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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