As I mentioned above, this year's event will feature more than 30+ food and drink stalls located around the park and over 150 different options, so zeroing in on the best things to get can be tricky.
But that's where I come in – a local that loves food, drinks and of course this event! It's good to know that the food menu changes every year. In years past, my wife loved the carnitas tacos, and I was a big fan of the shredded beef soup.
Carne Asada Nachos and Other Mexican Food Items at the Seven Seas Food Festival in SeaWorld San Diego
My Recommended Food Choices
This year, I can't wait to try cuisine from Latin America, the Caribbean, France, and Tuscany. The jerk chicken wings are on my radar, as well as the Dubai Strawberry Cup. Who can resist Dubai chocolate? Don't worry, if you've gone before, there will still be favorite Asian, Polynesian, and Mediterranean dishes.
The full menu of food and drink items can be found on the SeaWorld San Diego Seven Seas Food Festival event page.
Lucas Loving the Huli Huli Chicken at the Seven Seas Food Festival in Seaworld San Diego
Try New Selections in 2026
Don't be afraid to try new foods either, as you just might find your new favorite.
My son loves the Polynesian fried spam musubi, which is spam fried rice dressed up as sushi. You can even get a sample of escargot from France's booth, or swing by Spain to try octopus on crostini bread. This year, I'm sure he's going to check out the Italy booth and grab a cannoli!
And speaking of dessert, I also want to share some of my favorites in that department. You have to leave room for some amazing sweet treats!
The Amazing Dulce De Leche Nachos at the Seven Seas Food Festival at Seaworld San Diego
My Favorite Sweet Treats
Sampling desserts is the sweetest way to broaden your culinary horizons - just ask my kids!
You're probably familiar with the macarons and eclairs from France, but don't forget about Peruvian alfajores cookies and Spanish miguelito puff pastries. The Cherry Coke Cake Cup from SoCal is also a must!
We all also love baklava, a Greek dessert that our family agrees is super underrated.
But I really think that one of the best spots for desserts is the Antarctica stand, which will once again have four different kinds of sweet treats. Taiwanese shaved ice and halo halo sound great on a hot day, but the coconut snowball chocolate cake gets the seal of approval from my family.
Tiki Bar Cocktails at the Seven Seas Food Festival at Seaworld San Diego
My Favorite Refreshing Drinks
I also love how the drink selections keep getting better year after year, with a range of unique cocktails, craft beers, and a few surprises you don't usually see elsewhere in the park.
When you're walking around SeaWorld in San Diego's warm temperatures, nothing beats a refreshing drink. The Seven Seas Food Festival features 11 different spots to get alcoholic drinks, including a mimosa bar, a European wine boutique, and an Irish pub.
The pineapple and mango micheladas are perfect for sunny weather, and the Sol Bar has lots of classic cocktails. My wife and I loved the Tiki Bar's punch last year, and the matcha highball on this year's menu will be one of our must-try drinks.
If you like craft beer, you won't be disappointed in 2026 - there will be more than 25 different beer brands available for you to enjoy, with everything from foreign malts like Kirin Ichiban to local brewers like Hodad's Brewing Company. For a couple more local San Diego brewery recommendations, try one from Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits or Bivouac Cider Works, which you'll find in North Park just north of Balboa Park.