Garden Restaurant

1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad
(760) 918-5346

Recent Reviews

AprilS

This is a great bargain being that it's included in the hotel. What would make it better? Hot Chocolate or Cocoa. How about an omelet station, I'm sure people would even be willing to pay extra. Also, I understand this is a family place with lots of kids and messy eaters, but my son sat something more than once at this restaurant. Then I saw another person who was wearing food on there pants. The only thing I could deduce is that the tables are getting cleaned good, but all the chairs are getting neglected. Maybe this is an issue that could be addressed.

JenniferC

Food wasn't very good, definitely overpriced for what you got. Only thing that saved it was the tri-tip and mashed potatoes. Ran out of chocolate cake and never replenished. Old container of Mac & cheese was left on top of the children's buffet. Super noisy, but that was expected. Kids enjoyed the hot dog character. But won't be dining here again.

When we got there, we didn't know where to get plates... It turned there were none. We also had to wait for utensils to be replaced. Had to ask one of the attendants and was told that they couldn't keep up with the influx of people coming in but that it was coming. The attendants were nice but appeared flustered. There were barely food served as they are not replaced timely. Although the korean bbq (?) and mac and cheese were good. Ordered a $40 bday cake but it looked and tasted like the cakes you can by from walmart for $9.99-14.99.

AZTraveler

There are a variety of items to choose from including drinks and the Lego theme continues which I appreciated. The food was just ok. My kids only liked a couple items and did not go back for seconds on anything.

Service was great! Perfect for the little ones, on property, good selection for the kids, and convenient. The selection could be better for adults. I understand target audience is the kids, but the parents are paying for it.

Aceonweb

Made a reservation for 9am. Show up at 8:55am, anticipate being seated soon.... once I finally got to the front of the line with all the other reservation holders, it was about 9:30am. Thats right, made a reservation and still had to wait about 30 minutes in line (outside in the drizzle). And waited to be seated. Of course we waited because it was included in the price of our night hotel, so that is great, but just wish they would have a better way of handling the crowd.

Aceonweb

They tell you to make a reservation, as you should, but what they don't tell you, is even when you make a reservation, you are still going to need to wait 30 minutes in line with all the other reservation holders to get to the host stand. Get there early and be prepared to wait. And it's cold and it might be drizzling also. The only onsite full service restaurant at the Legoland hotel. Everyone is super friendly. Food is pretty good for a buffet, my only gripe is they don't manage the guests very well. There should be a reservations line and a walk up line.

MarianneN

The service was great. The food was good. The wait was not too long. The only issue was the confusion with the reservation versus walk up but the situations were handled very well by the hostesses

KatlinC

The theme and service by the staff were beyond amazing. We loved that the kids had their own buffet. However , I think the options available are super limited and for the price is not it for dinner., it is worth it for free breakfast though .The food was not terrible but not super either it was "meh".

SanJose

There should be 2 lines for guest entering the restaurant with a reservation and those with out a reservation. I know guests in front of me did not have a reservation and they were seated before me.

They did their best to accommodate our dietary restrictions and even custom made us some gluten free pancakes which was a wonder surprise and gave us some that “magic.” We'll be back!

Legos2024

The dinner we had today was better than last night's. The shrimp was good. Their Brussel sprouts was also good and tender. I liked their chocolate cake. It wasn't too sweet. Also very moist.

GloriaK

Your prices are very high for children who usually eat so little. The food was much better quality and variety than what I saw 3 years ago. And reservation system really helps. Although you should have two lines. One for those with reservations and ones without. Whole reason for reservations is to reduce wait time and getting table.

GFDiner

Coffee is good! Basically everything else seems to just be reheated frozen food loaded with preservatives. Such a bummer! Terrible eggs and impossibly thin, meh bacon. I'm sure buffets are tough, but it seems there would be less waste if there was decent food... and it would add to the whole Legoland experience! Especially for the parents, who are paying for everything!! Most people stay for a couple days, so some variety would be nice, too.

Boymom

This dinner buffet is GREAT!! So many choices for the whole family. There are tons of kid friendly options, as well as healthy, lean choices. They ask EVERY TIME if anyone at the table has any food allergies.

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