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The food and style were all New England style. We split an order of very yummy French dip and New England clam chowder. I would have liked to have ad more clams in the chowder, but it was good none the less. Reading the place mats and seeing the rest of the building and the museum helped you think you were in Boston and not in CA.

I’ve driven past this place so many times and finally got to stop by for lunch.Great drink menu and a standard New England foods. Rueben was great and the garlic fries are fantastic. Highly enjoyed the chowdhar fries.The clam chowder had carrots in it which was different to me but gave it a nice sweetness. Didn’t get to see much of the museum today but looked like quite a bit of history throughout

Another wonderful evening and dinner spent with my family here. Five different items ordered and everyone was perfect! Of course, we have to start every dinner with their clam chowder and an order of bread. My daughter and I I love browsing in the museum while we are waiting for our dinner and also after dinner while everybody else is chatting, she and I are down there, enjoying the rich historical artifacts. We love to top our dinner by taking a stroll in downtown Carlsbad, and enjoying the ocean breeze. This is a special treat because we live in the remote mountains of San Diego.

Absolutely incredible food and ambiance. My kids made me make reservations for the next evening. We will always come back on our visits to Carlsbad!

Had the Maine Lobster Roll and Hubs had the Crusted Cod w/ garlic mash potato and asparagus. WOW! So delicious! Took the photo after we started eating so did not catch how much food there was. Yummy!

Had lunch with my family at this cool spot. Near the freeway exit and close to malls and flower fields.The food and service was great. Cold beers and great ambiance . The museum inside is also great for adults and children.

This place was unexpectedly fantastic and I'd say its must-try when in Carlsbad. The chowdah fries were especially tasty and the cedar plank salmon was amazing. I’m looking forward to coming back for sure.

I've heard about the Green Dragon Tavern, from Google Maps posts, & driven by it many times, while going back & forth, on the I-5. Today, my wife & I were in the area, & decided to stop in. This is modeled after the original Green Dragon Tavern, in Boston, where Paul Revere rode out from, to warn the Colonial militia, the British were coming.Happy Hour pricing for drinks, begins at 3pm. My wife & I got here shortly after this. When we arrived, there were only 4 guests inside the restaurant/tavern part, of this extremely large building, however part of it, is dedicated to the museum.The main tavern hall, where we were seated, is a 2 story-tall large rectangular space, with seating along the periphery up above, perhaps for private parties, or when this place is really full. You'll notice a separate dining room, off to your right, as you make your way past the foyer. Revolutionary War Flags & artwork decorate the walls inside.The manager greeted us cheerily, & escorted us to our table. In a short while, our server arrived to the table, to take drink orders. We went ahead & ordered food then, as well.I asked for a 16oz. Societe Pupil IPA, $6 Happy Hour Price, with my wife ordering water. My beer was a light, smooth-drinking IPA, just right- not overly hoppy.We each picked something from the menu, with my wife ordering a bowl of their clam chowder. We agreed to share the chowder, as well as my pick, Braised Short Rib, the beef dish timed to come out, after we'd finished the soup.Their New-England-Style Clam Chowder was amazing, with ample tasty whole clams, bacon, nice-sized potato chunks, all swimming in a thick, creamy & flavorful base. It came out hot, & we loved it!We had to wait a bit, after our empty chowder bowl was taken away, for the Braised Short Rib dish to appear, which arrived with an extra plate.Initially, the plate appearance looked good, with a huge slab of short rib, bathed in a shiny brown gravy, resting on a bed of mashed potatoes. The beef was supposed to be braised in red wine, & along with the mashed potatoes, broccolini & mini carrots were listed, on the menu for this.There were many disappointments re: this dish, but the 2 largest, being this meal came out lukewarm, at best, both the meat & mashed potatoes. Considering we waited a while to get it, that's just not good. While attempting to portion the beef up, my wife had trouble cutting through it, & it even took effort forking it apart. Beef Short Rib cooked right, should be nearly fall-apart tender. I tasted no red wine nuances in the beef, which according to the menu, it was braised in. The 2 mini carrots, sliced in halves on the plate, were blanched, & hard to cut through, plus unseasoned. Broccolini, was absent from the plate entirely.The mashed potatoes were serviceable, albeit far from hot, however there weren't close to enough potatoes, to compliment the beef, bite for bite.Because our $27.95 Braised Short Rib dish fell so far short of our expectations, in so many ways, I've given Green Dragon 3 ⭐. When it got busier, they only had 2 people working, with one solely bartending. When a group of twelve arrived, both the server & manager concentrated on getting their drinks out, & we were left to watch this, as we waited 10 minutes, for our carrot cake dessert to be delivered to our table, after we had already paid the bill.Don't count on fast service here, if it gets busy. Also, I'd skip ordering the Braised Short Rib Entree here.

I had the ahi tuna salad was wonderful. We came here in a party of 8 and all were impressed with their dishes including the shrimp tacos, the salmon burger and shepherd's pie. The service was great and the atmosphere, with the East Coast vibe and the museum, was unique and interesting. Highly recommend!

You wouldn't guess it's a restaurant from driving by. Very interesting little museum with a charming restaurant. The service was fantastic and our waiter was very friendly and attentive!Had the chowder fries and a lobster roll. The chowder fries were delicious and filling enough to be a meal by themselves. The fries were crunchy and there's a lot of flavor. I loved the chunks of bacon, carrots, and potatoes. I wish I got a bowl of clam chowder as well. The lobster roll was a little underwhelming. It's mostly bread but the bread is good. It was kinda dry as well and we expected more from a $30 sandwich. Our waiter recommended a blood orange IPA that was fantastic. Great staff and presentation for the food. Would definitely come for chowder/chowder fries again.

Wonderful place to visit for dinner and history. The museum is small, but laid out nicely. The history of the building is very interesting and they leverage this well. The food was very good! Our party tried numerous dishes. The Lobster roll, Pizza, and fries were the stars. They were also able to accommodate Gluten and Dairy allergies will relative ease.

Gimmick. They lure you in with the museum and history, then you're stuck. Don't get stuck. The service was slow before we sat down. We had reservations at 6, and when we arrived at 5:50 we were told it would only be a few minutes. 20 minutes later, they were putting our table together for our party of eight. Once we were seated we waited about another 10 minutes just to put in a drink order, which included water. When the waiter returned with only our water, we had to pass them down the table ourselves. Not that big of deal, but it doesn't get better. We practically had to yell out our orders as the waiter would only stand at the far end of the table. My wife swears her Sheppard's pie was fantastic which was the bright spot of the night. My boys both had pizza which tasted like it was frozen and came out of the microwave. I had fish and chips, which was more like bread and chips. The breading on the fish was very hard and thick, not good. Their version of tartar sauce was a watered down ranch with too much dill and pepper. Our meals came out at separate times. I'd say it was about 10 minutes from when the first meal arrived until the final meal came out. I will say the servings are huge so you're at least getting something for your money. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

A true hidden gem. Delicious food and drinks and a unique museum with tons of items pertaining to the American Revolutionary period. Atmosphere is laid back and chill. Great for dates and kids. Highly recommend the clam chowder, salmon and steak frites menu items. We are locals who can’t wait to come back!

Best lobster roll I've had. I highly recommend it. A bit pricey but they give you big chunks of lobster. It is worth it. It came in a thick fresh Texas bread which is perfectly toasted with taste of butter. It has a perfect crunch to it not soggy or hard. The place has a museum and beautiful. Staff is very attentive and friendly. We were checked on frequently. They always check our drinks. It is always a treat to come here. Great for kids because the museum is very educational. It is near a shopping outlet (Carlsbad) if you like to shop.

I had the Connecticut lobster roll. It was less of a roll and more a sandwich. Not that I'm complaining. It was delicious.The museum portion has some interesting artifacts but the didactic materials could use some editing. Fun place to take someone who's interested in the time period.