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Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1720 S Shores Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Website: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/dining/explorers-cafe/
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Reviews
Ben D
This was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had in San Diego. I understand it’s SeaWorld, and they don’t really care whether guests enjoy the food because they know you’re already here and will probably end up eating somewhere anyway.
Even on a slow weekday after summer break, they only had one cashier open, forcing everyone into a long line. The kitchen staff? Standing around, avoiding eye contact, clearly just passing time. The kitchen workers were literally just taking pre-made food out of the fridge and putting it on plates at the slowest pace I’ve ever seen, slower than a DMV sloth. They don’t give a dime about their customers. Horrible management and leadership.
The food itself was even worse. I paid nearly $130 for what can only be described as overpriced, low-quality fast food. The photos speak for themselves. The only reason I even stayed was because my kids were hungry. I will bring some snacks next time.
SeaWorld should be embarrassed to serve this to paying guests. Absolutely not worth it.
… moreEven on a slow weekday after summer break, they only had one cashier open, forcing everyone into a long line. The kitchen staff? Standing around, avoiding eye contact, clearly just passing time. The kitchen workers were literally just taking pre-made food out of the fridge and putting it on plates at the slowest pace I’ve ever seen, slower than a DMV sloth. They don’t give a dime about their customers. Horrible management and leadership.
The food itself was even worse. I paid nearly $130 for what can only be described as overpriced, low-quality fast food. The photos speak for themselves. The only reason I even stayed was because my kids were hungry. I will bring some snacks next time.
SeaWorld should be embarrassed to serve this to paying guests. Absolutely not worth it.
jsandroid55
Good beyond burger! Excellent French fries. The cup cake was great if you prefer not too sweet.
I had the all day dining deal. At least 4X too expensive at regular price
… moreI had the all day dining deal. At least 4X too expensive at regular price
Mary Huynh
Don’t ever go here. Literally in line rn waiting for a burger and fries. It’s been 36 minutes. I hope you all get fired.
*It was 50 minutes. I watched the guy making the burgers chat his butt off. After asking 2 employees where my food was (to which they unprofessionally brushed me off), 1 employee finally made my food. My order # was 78. They were up in the 90s. High school free lunches taste better than this burger.
… more*It was 50 minutes. I watched the guy making the burgers chat his butt off. After asking 2 employees where my food was (to which they unprofessionally brushed me off), 1 employee finally made my food. My order # was 78. They were up in the 90s. High school free lunches taste better than this burger.
Jonathon Young
Food – rice wasn’t finished, raw
Service – there were two lines to order. Well the person taking the orders in my line left. We assumed she would be back. Never came back! We waited for 10 minutes and gave up and just had to move to the other line. When we got up to the other person he said it her break. WHY DIDN’T SHE SAY ANYTHING!
Atmospheres- it was raining outside so there was no where to sit
… moreService – there were two lines to order. Well the person taking the orders in my line left. We assumed she would be back. Never came back! We waited for 10 minutes and gave up and just had to move to the other line. When we got up to the other person he said it her break. WHY DIDN’T SHE SAY ANYTHING!
Atmospheres- it was raining outside so there was no where to sit
Kate Sarychev
One Star — Never Again
I wish I could give zero stars. I ordered a Beyond Burger for $19.99 at Explorer’s Café and what I got was two stale buns and a sad, dry patty that tasted like overcooked cardboard. No lettuce, no tomato, no onion — not even a hint of sauce to save it. It was like biting into a mouthful of dusty regret.
If you enjoy chewing on a flavorless hockey puck sandwiched between dry bread, then by all means, waste your $19.99 here. Otherwise, spare yourself the disappointment and go literally anywhere else.
Complete waste of money and appetite.
… moreI wish I could give zero stars. I ordered a Beyond Burger for $19.99 at Explorer’s Café and what I got was two stale buns and a sad, dry patty that tasted like overcooked cardboard. No lettuce, no tomato, no onion — not even a hint of sauce to save it. It was like biting into a mouthful of dusty regret.
If you enjoy chewing on a flavorless hockey puck sandwiched between dry bread, then by all means, waste your $19.99 here. Otherwise, spare yourself the disappointment and go literally anywhere else.
Complete waste of money and appetite.
Luz Pinto
Of note, Cafe 64 is the same as Explorers Cafe. The place is kind of what you would expect from an amusement park. Their Cafe 64 Burger was quite decent and of good size, though of course pricey; fortunately, we found the condiment bar when looking for napkins, which made a world of difference as without the lettuce, tomatoes, etc the burger looked quite sad. There was about a 10 minute wait to order and then only about 5 minutes to get the food; this was in spite of it being the middle of summer and, thus, a busier season.
… moreSimon Steinberg
Honestly, I wish no stars was an option. Where to begin. Extremely long line that is NOT worth the time or capital. The service was incredibly slow and unprofessional. The employees were quite rude and unable to perform simple tasks. And onto the food…oh BOY the food. SO dry. SO old. SO soggy. SO crusty. Very unorganized and quite dirty. The food was unsurprisingly disappointing. The workers seemed confused and poorly trained. Unclear instruction on how everything is organized. Overall -100000/10. Would rather die than come here again.
… moreAntonio R
Went to this restaurant within SeaWorld and ordered via app as suggested. After 30 min went to pick up window to find out know one working pick up window. A worker finally pulled up several app orders to get them started. Food was okay, but organization of this place terrible. Most didn’t know there jobs and seemed they did not want to be there. I would pass up this place
… moreRyan’s
You can see your food sitting under a warmer long before you even order it. So it is half dried out. Why not assemble things when ordered to keep them more fresh??
The got rid of the burger topping bar, which was the reason we went, pickles, pickles, and more pickles….
We actually leave SeaWorld when it’s time to eat (unless a good coupon) and go eat at the Zoo.
SeaWorld San Diego has the absolute worst food of any park I have ever been to. I belive it is simply poor management practices…. Such a waste we would visit more and stay longer if there was just good food. But there isn’t.
… moreThe got rid of the burger topping bar, which was the reason we went, pickles, pickles, and more pickles….
We actually leave SeaWorld when it’s time to eat (unless a good coupon) and go eat at the Zoo.
SeaWorld San Diego has the absolute worst food of any park I have ever been to. I belive it is simply poor management practices…. Such a waste we would visit more and stay longer if there was just good food. But there isn’t.
Sid Rai
Explorer’s Café is a quick-service restaurant located in the heart of SeaWorld San Diego. It is a popular spot for families with young children, as it offers a variety of kid-friendly options. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, pizza, and pasta dishes. There are also a few healthier options, such as salads and fruit cups.
The food at Explorer’s Café is not the best I’ve ever had, but it is serviceable. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. We got the southwestern wrap and it was OK. Few vegetarian options are available. The service is also efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. This was part of the all-day dining pass which works really well!
Overall, Explorer’s Café is a good option for families looking for a quick and affordable meal at SeaWorld San Diego. However, if you are looking for a more upscale dining experience, I would recommend one of the other restaurants in the park.
… moreThe food at Explorer’s Café is not the best I’ve ever had, but it is serviceable. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. We got the southwestern wrap and it was OK. Few vegetarian options are available. The service is also efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. This was part of the all-day dining pass which works really well!
Overall, Explorer’s Café is a good option for families looking for a quick and affordable meal at SeaWorld San Diego. However, if you are looking for a more upscale dining experience, I would recommend one of the other restaurants in the park.