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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad, CA

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.6
4.6
1519 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • St. Paddy's Special Menu 3/15 & 3/16

    15 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
    Join us this weekend as we celebrate St. Patrick and Irish heritage all weekend long! Our talented Chef Chris will prepare these savory specials all day Saturday and Sunday March 15 & 16 until their sold out. While closed this Monday, Green Dragon Tavern has been the choice restaurant in Carlsbad to celebrate over the last 10 years. Reservations strongly encouraged. - $6 Pints Guinness Nitro Draught all weekend - Great selection of Irish Whiskeys - Tavern Old Fashioned's and Manhattans Barrel-Aged In-House. - $12 Irish Stew: Bowl of braised beef chuck roast, onions, carrots, potatoes in a rich beef bone broth. - $25 Corned Beef & Cabbage: Slow cooked corned beef brisket, braised cabbage, red potatoes, baby carrots. - Always made from fresh from scratch! HAPPY HOUR: EVERY WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY | 3:00PM-6:00PM - $2 of off appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beers and wines by the glass. PRIVATE EVENTS: - Green Dragon Tavern offers several beautiful private and semi-private event spaces for events up to 200+ - Celebrating 10 years in Carlsbad, we offer in-house catering and bar packages, enterprise grade wifi, and ample free parking while conveniently located off of I-5 at Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte. We are the choice venue for: - Corporate Meetings & Holiday Parties - Banquets and Galas - Rehearsal Dinners and Wedding Receptions - Holiday Parties - Celebrations of Life - Anniversaries | Birthdays | Quinceañeras | Bar & Bat Mitzvahs - Reunions & School Banquets And so much more! FUN FACTS! (soak up some American history in our free-admission museum while here!) The Declaration of Independence itself, as we have it today, is in the hand-writing of an Irishman, Charles Thompson, the Secretary of Congress: and was first printed by another, Captain Dunlap, and was first read to the public by yet another Irishman , Captain Nixon. There were eight Irish signers to the Declaration Three born in Ireland: - James Smith born in Northern Ireland 1719 - Matthew Thornton born in Ireland 1714 - George Taylor born in Ireland came to America as indentured servant Five were born in America. - Edward Rutledge, Father came from Co. Cavan - Charles Carroll lll, Only Roman Catholic signer - Thomas Lynch, Jr., Died younger (30 yrs) than any other signer - George Read Father was from Dublin - Thomas McKean. Last person to sign the Declaration. "Americans of Irish descent have played a vital role in shaping our history and culture. Nineteen Presidents of the United States have claimed Irish heritage. One-third to one-half of the American troops during the Revolutionary War, and eight of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence were Irish American. Irish Americans explored our frontiers, built many of our nations bridges, canals, and railroads, and their proud record of public service helped to fortify our democracy."
    St. Paddy's Special Menu 3/15 & 3/16 photo

Private dining

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR & $5 IPA THURSDAYS!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 pm - 5:45 pm,Wed - 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

What 1,519 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
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers a delightful blend of history and cuisine, making it a unique dining experience in Carlsbad. With a "menu is extensive and diverse," patrons rave about "phenomenal lobster rolls" and "delicious" clam chowder. The engaging museum adds an educational twist, complemented by "great atmosphere and excellent food."

1,519 Reviews
  1. Daniel VIP

    Denver79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family loved it here. We loved learning about our forefathers as we enjoyed great food with superb service. Todd was our waiter and struck a perfect balance of timely service while also chatting with us, teaching us about the restaurant and just being a very kind and welcoming server. He was fantastic! We will definitely come again next time we are in town.

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    Salt Lake City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly just very slow. Food was amazing. Definitely will be back just don’t expect a quick visit.

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  3. JJCA

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Couldn’t even hear yourself think or talk to the server because it was too loud. Party of 4, food came out one dish at at time and it took 10 minutes. Poor food timing.

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  4. Shannon

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional offerings and quality! I am so happy a friend told me about this hidden gem while visiting the flower fields. We will definitely be back!

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    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here for my 30 birthday celebration. I love the ambience and how we were able to sit at a table and hear everyone talking. I also enjoyed the food which was 5 stars all around. I highly recommend this place.

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  6. carlosc

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,very good service very friendly.personel.

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  7. Jacqueline

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I continue to enjoy Green Dragon Tavern for a catch up meal, by the fireside especially. Service always excellent as well as the food! Pay them a visit!

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    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. I recommend the garlic cheese bites.

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  9. Allie

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience, service was really good, thank you very much Delaney! Will be back!

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  10. LARRY

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant housed in this historic building offers a diverse menu. There is something for everyone, the portions are generous and priced right. We enjoy taking our friends and family there and everyone appreciates the museum exhibits. We prefer to eat in the large bar area, but there is a formal dining room as well as large banquet rooms.

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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 1519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
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