Restaurants & Dining Experiences

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Restaurants and Dining Experiences

Savor the flavors at SeaWorld San Diego®! From quick bites to sit-down meals with a view, it’s easy to relax, refuel, and keep the fun going.

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Food and drinks at SeaWorld San Diego

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.

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

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All-New! Rita's Italian Ice

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

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The Chicken Snack Shack

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

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Discoveries Fresh Market

Discover healthy and fresh snacks, grab-and-go food options, and a unique selection of gifts you won’t find anywhere else in the park.

• Grab-and-go dining
• Snacks, gifts, and souvenirs
• Located near Turtle Reef

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Hibisco Tacos and More

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

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Dreyer’s Ice Cream Parlor

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

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High Tide Brews

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

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Underwater Cantina

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

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Calypso Bay Smokehouse

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

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Shipwreck Reef Café

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

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Explorer's Café

The best place in the park for explorers to refuel with a delicious meal.

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Manta Pizza

Take a break from the thrills and recharge the whole family with mouthwatering pizza.

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Pretzel & Coffee Shop

Serving traditional and cheese-filled soft pretzels warm from the oven, and other delicious snacks. Starbucks® Coffee specialty drinks include Frappuccino and Espresso.

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Coral Market

Located just past the park entrance, Coral Market serves a full range of Starbucks® Coffee drinks including Frappuccino and Espresso. Enjoy pastries, snacks, and Coca-Cola beverages too.

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Manta Bar

Quench your thirst with frozen cocktails including craft beers and other spirits.

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Electric Eel Bar

Quench your thirst with frozen cocktails including frozen Jack & Coke®, craft beers, and other spirits.

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Craft Beer Bar

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.

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All-Day Dining Deal

Black Friday Sale: Save 50%
Eat and drink all day as often as every 90 minutes at SeaWorld San Diego for one low price.

Prices Starting at

$ 29.99 $59.99

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Participating locations:

• Shipwreck Reef Café
• Explorer’s Café
• Calypso Bay Smokehouse
• Hibisco Modern Mexican
• Manta Pizza
• The Chicken Snack Shack

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 mins. 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.

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Adult

$ 29.99 /ea. $59.99

Child (3-9)

$ 29.99

Participating locations:

• Shipwreck Reef Café
• Explorer’s Café
• Calypso Bay Smokehouse
• Hibisco Modern Mexican
• Manta Pizza
• The Chicken Snack Shack

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Dine With Orcas

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A trip to SeaWorld would not be complete without this immersive and memorable family dining experience. You'll discover what makes orcas so unique from our knowledgeable behaviorists as you enjoy a delicious chef-curated buffet

Prices Starting at

$ 27.99 Adult $39.99

$20.99 Child $29.99

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Dine With Orcas

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Prices Starting at

$ 27.99 /ea. $39.99

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A trip to SeaWorld would not be complete without this immersive and memorable family dining experience. You'll discover what makes orcas so unique from our knowledgeable behaviorists as you enjoy a delicious chef-curated buffet

Reservation includes the Dine With Orcas program on day and time of your reservation only. Park admission is not included with dining reservation but is required. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as some seating dates/times sell out quickly. Day-of reservations may be made at the Guest Services inside the park if space is available. Children under age 3 eat free but do require a reservation. Menu, prices and dine offerings are subject to change without notice. All events are subject to change or cancellation. Events are not cancelled due to inclement weather; programs will still be offered except in the event of lightning. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. 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. If you are concerned about food allergens, such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, egg or soy, please speak with a restaurant manager or supervisor to request recipes and product packaging labels before consuming any food items. Dine with Orcas reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 24 hours in advance of the reservation date, but there are charges for changes made within 24 hours or for more than one change. Dine with Orcas reservations are nonrefundable with less than 24 hours' advance notice of cancellation. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Non-replaceable, non-transferable, not for resale and cannot be redeemed for cash. Void if altered and photocopies will not be accepted. Pass Member discount is available when booking through the Pass Member website.

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Dine With Orcas & Santa

Enjoy a delicious chef crafted meal on a private poolside patio next to Orca Whales with a special visit from Santa!

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$ 54.99 Adult

$34.99 Child

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Dine With Orcas & Santa

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Dine with Orcas and Santa is an hour long experience on select dates during Christmas Celebration. Advance reservations are recommended as some seating times do sell out quickly. Day-of reservations can be made via the SeaWorld App, at the ticket booths, or at Guest Services just inside the park; if space is available. Book now; this is an exclusive, up-close, experience you won’t want to miss!

Located outdoors

* Entire area is smoke free

* 1 hour long experience

* Santa will be there for a special photo opportunity

* Includes a free photo with Santa.

* Experience majestic orcas up-close from our private, poolside patio.

Please print a copy of order confirmation email as no tickets are issued for this program. Admission is not included in the price of this program and is required to participate. Please arrive at the Dine With Orcas venue 15 minutes prior to the scheduled dine time for check-in and seating. Please refer to your park map for directions to this venue. Should you need to cancel your reservation for whatever reason, please do so by calling our Reservation Center at (619) 222-4732 at least 24 hours before your scheduled reservation time. This program is subject to closure. Prices and menu are subject to change without notice. Please be advised that the whales may splash during this program and SeaWorld will not be held responsible for any damaged personal items.

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Located outdoors

* Entire area is smoke free

* 1 hour long experience

* Santa will be there for a special photo opportunity

* Includes a free photo with Santa.

* Experience majestic orcas up-close from our private, poolside patio.

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Festive Food and Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard

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.

$ 45.00

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Festive Food and Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard

$ 75.00

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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.

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Festive Food and Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard

10 Samples

$ 75.00

5 Samples

$ 45.00

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.

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SeaWorld California All-Season Souvenir Bottle

Black Friday Sale: Stay refreshed ALL-SEASON LONG with unlimited fountain beverage and ICEE refills to your souvenir bottle at SeaWorld & Sesame Place San Diego.

$ 49.99 $59.99

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$ 49.99

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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.

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SeaWorld California All-Season Souvenir Bottle

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$ 49.99

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.

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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.

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