Dining

From freshly made dishes created with local ingredients to gourmet coffee, craft beer, and local wines, you'll find delicious, sustainable, family-friendly options to tempt every palate.

The Academy is proud to work with the following fine local food and beverage purveyors: Frog Hollow Farms, Belfiore, Niman Ranch, Andytown Coffee Roasters, California Endive Co, and Coke Farms.

Hours of operation (Sept. 3–Nov. 22)
Daily, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ​​​​​​
NightLife Thursdays, 6–9 p.m.
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The Terrace Restaurant is located in the beautiful West Garden and features dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Relax with a glass of wine, or try our selection of regional beers. 

This fall, enjoy additional dining options in the Food Garden (weekends and holiday Mondays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sept. 7–Nov. 22), featuring burrito bowls, grab-and-go items, and lemonade. 

Partially closed for renovations (Sept. 3–Nov. 22)

Pardon our dust! The Academy Café is undergoing a mouth-watering makeover this fall, including a brand-new menu with more plant-based and self-serve dining options and a roomier floor plan with a fresh look and feel. 

During the Café's partial closure, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and grab-and-go items will still be available for purchase, and the Terrace Restaurant will be open daily with an exciting, expanded menu.

We appreciate your patience!

Meet our new Executive Chef, Travis O'Connell! Travis comes to us with over two decades of culinary leadership. With a rich background spanning executive roles at Nvidia, Apple, and SSA Group, he is known for crafting innovative, seasonal menus that celebrate local ingredients, plant-based dishes, and global flavors.

A passionate advocate for culinary excellence and reducing food waste, Travis is set to elevate the Academy's dining experience with creativity and precision. Stop by the Café or The Terrace Restaurant to say hello!