Discover dining options for every craving and budget. From tacos, pizza, and burgers to salads and plant-based dishes, our restaurants and snack spots keep you fueled between shows and rides. Explore the full list of restaurants at SeaWorld San Diego below.
FEATURED
Dine With Orcas
Enjoy a chef-crafted buffet alongside SeaWorld San Diego’s majestic orcas. This exclusive hour-long experience includes up-close views and behind-the-scenes insights from our expert animal specialists.
• Advanced reservations recommended
• Private buffet
• Immersive experience
• Kids menu available
Get a sweet surprise at Rita’s. With tasty frozen drinks, Italian ice, and frozen custards, Rita's is the perfect way to cool off at SeaWorld San Diego!
• Italian ice and frozen custard
• Grab-and-go dining
• Located near Dolphin Point
Grab a bite at The Chicken Snack Shack, where you’ll find delicious fried chicken and assorted cakes for a little something sweet!
• Classic and Nashville fried chicken
• Grab-and-go dining
• Kids menu available
Experience mouthwatering Mexican flavors, featuring crave-worthy tacos, burritos, and loaded fries using the freshest ingredients.
• Traditional Mexican cuisine
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near Sea Lion Point
Treat yourself to something sweet! Beat the California heat and enjoy Dreyer’s Ice Cream or an enormous brownie sundae.
• Grab-and-go dining
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near The SeaWorld Store
High Tide Brews offers a selection of craft beers with a scenic garden view and live music just steps away.
• Craft beer
• Live music
• Located near Jewels of the Sea
Relax on the patio and sip on mixologist-curated cocktails, frozen specialties, and an expansive selection of tequilas and mezcal.
• Hand-crafted cocktails
• Tequila and mezcal
• Outdoor patio seating
Savor mouthwatering BBQ favorites, including chicken, ribs, and tri-tip, along with delicious sides and delectable desserts.
• Outdoor patio seating
• Kids menu available
• Located near Dolphin Amphitheater
Come aboard for tasty classics like burgers, chicken sandwiches, tenders, and pizza at this guest-favorite spot.
• Outdoor patio seating
• Healthy options available
• Kids menu available
Begin your morning at Explorer’s Café with a hearty breakfast, then stop by later for burgers, chicken tenders, salads, and kid-friendly meals.
• Outdoor patio seating
• Healthy options available
• Kids menu available
Take a break from the thrills and recharge the whole family with hot, cheesy pizza and cold, refreshing drinks.
• Pizza and beverages
• Grab-and-go dining
• Located near SkyTower
Serving traditional and cheese-filled soft pretzels warm from the oven, and other delicious snacks. Starbucks® coffee specialty drinks include Frappuccinos and Espresso.
• Pretzels and Starbucks coffee
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near The SeaWorld Store
Located just past the park entrance, Coral Market offers a full range of Starbucks coffee drinks, including Frappuccinos and Espresso. Enjoy pastries, snacks, and Coca-Cola beverages too.
• Starbucks coffee, pastries, and snacks
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near the park entrance
Cool off with frozen cocktails, craft beers, and refreshing spirits served in a laid-back spot that’s perfect for relaxing between rides.
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near SkyTower
Quench your thirst with frozen cocktails, including frozen Jack & Coke®, craft beers, and other spirits.
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near Nautilus Amphitheater
Located beneath SkyTower, this beer stand offers a rotating selection of eight local craft beers on tap, showcasing the brands that make San Diego an iconic city for beer.
• Craft beers
• Outdoor patio seating
• Located near SkyTower
State of California requires proof of age (21) for purchase or consumption of alcohol beverages on these premises. SeaWorld San Diego requires valid identification from all guests regardless of how old they appear. All menu items and offerings subject to availability and change/cancellation without notice.
All-Day Dining Deal
Eat and drink all day as often as once every 90 minutes at SeaWorld San Diego for one low price.
Visit a participating restaurant once every 90 minutes to receive 1 entrée, plus 1 side or dessert and 1 soft beverage or iced tea.
Participating locations:
•Explorer’s Café
•Calypso Bay Smokehouse
•Hibisco Modern Mexican
•Manta Pizza
•The Chicken Snack Shack •Shipwreck Café
Not valid for water bottles or alcoholic beverages.
Adults can redeem (1) entrée platter, (1) side OR (1) dessert & (1) regular sized non-alcoholic beverage and children (Ages 3-9) can redeem (1) Kids meal once every 90 minutes until participating restaurant(s) closing time. Valid for one day only at participating restaurants only. Wristbands MUST be worn at all times, secured tightly and shown at each redemption. Tampered wristbands are not valid. The All-Day Dining Deal does not include Dine with Orcas, Breakfast with Orcas, Cart locations, stadium vending, souvenir items or merchandise shops. Some food and beverage exclusions apply. Restaurants, menus and pricing subject to change without notice. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. May not be copied, replaced, transferred, resold, redeemed for cash or refunded. Void if altered. Park admission is required, but not included. Sharing (with the exception of children 2 and under) and take out is prohibited.
Stay refreshed ALL-SEASON LONG with unlimited fountain beverage and ICEE refills to your souvenir bottle at SeaWorld & Sesame Place San Diego beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Includes free fountain beverage or ICEE refills at the park(s) listed above.
Bottle is stainless steel, dual wall vacuum sealed and will hold beverages cold for 24 hours.
This voucher may not be copied, transferred, resold or refunded and is ONLY valid for the person listed on the voucher. Not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen vouchers or cups will not be replaced. Additional food items must be purchased separately. May not be used with other discounts. EXPIRES Jan. 7, 2026.
The Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard allows guests to try any combination of food, drink or dessert samples. Valid during SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, November 14 - January 4, 2026. Valid for 5 or 10 tastings.
The Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard allows guests to try any combination of food, drink or dessert samples. Valid during SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration, November 14 - January 4, 2026
Park admission is required but not included. Taxes not included. Lanyard is valid for 5 or 10 sample items purchased, which may be redeemed only at the Food Festival & Seasonal Sips locations.
SeaWorld San Diego is committed to making dining safe and enjoyable for every guest. Learn how we support visitors with food allergies and special dietary needs.
Dining is just one part of your SeaWorld San Deigo adventure. Between bites, discover unforgettable rides, inspiring animal encounters, and entertainment that bring the ocean’s wonders to life.