Dining Options
Moonlight Amphitheatre
Picnicking
Picnicking at the Moonlight Amphitheatre is one of the most unique theatre-going experiences offered anywhere. Pack your own picnic supper and head to the Moonlight this summer, but leave the chairs at home because we provide them for you - free as part of your lawn seating ticket. For each musical, the gates open 90-minutes before showtime so that you can savor the experience of attending a Moonlight production: expansive green lawns for picnicking, socializing with family and friends while enjoying your picnic supper, taking in the sunset, then enjoying a breath-taking musical. This is the magic of the Moonlight!
Dining
Pre-performance dining at the Artisan Café.
Pre-performance dining at the Artisan Café.
Picnicking on the lawn before a performance has been a Moonlight tradition for 33 years.
Let the Artisan Café prepare your picnic supper. Picnic-on-the-Go Bags come with everything you need to enjoy a hassle-free picnic before the show. |
Click here to download the Artisan Café Menu
The Artisan Café is the on-site restaurant at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Arrive early and enjoy a delicious dinner with table service before the shows on the Moonlight Patio. Beautiful sunset views are guaranteed! Chef Dave Krohn and his staff offers a menu that will complement your Moonlight experience. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be on-sale.
Also available will be Picnic-on-the-Go Bags. Order in advance, and your picnic supper will be waiting for you at the show.
Dinner reservations for the Café are required at least 48 hours before the performance. Call (760) 828-0596 for information or reservations.
The Café also offers a concessions menu for you to enjoy before the show and at intermission.
Artisan Café After Hours - NEW FOR 2013!
After every Friday and Saturday night show, the Artisan Café hosts After Hours with a special late night buffet. This is the perfect way to wait-out the after show traffic and extend your Moonlight experience. For $15, you can enjoy a glass of house red or white wine and an array of menu items at the buffet, including: a Mashed Potato Bar, Roasted Poblano Quesadillas, Pulled Pork Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls, Buffalo Chicken Wings with Bleu Cheese, Daily Chef Inspired Flatbreads and a Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display.
Click here for an After Hours Flier
Alcohol Policy
Unfortunately, due to state licensing with the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), Summer Season patrons can no longer bring their own alcohol into the Moonlight Amphitheatre. While the Moonlight has been one of the last venues to allow this and it has been part of the Summer Season's charm, we apologize and hope you understand the ABC restrictions. Our caterer has agreed to provide a range of moderately priced beer and wine selections at the Artisan Café located within the Amphitheatre. Summer patrons can take the purchased alcohol anywhere within the Amphitheatre and are still allowed to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages into the facility.
AVO Playhouse
Free parking, dining, visual arts and live professional theatre are all waiting for you in the historic Vista Village. In Vista, there's more than just seeing a show. The Vista Village offers an experience. The AVO Playhouse, Vista's histoic art deco theatre is surrounded by plentiful options for dining and other cultural experiences.
- Search the website of the Vista Chamber of Commerce website for a list of restaurants in the area.
- Experience Vista's Public Art Collection that dots the Vista Village. Click here for information.
Please note: for all other events and/or rentals: Box office and venue entry times will vary and be determined by the renter or presenter. Outside food and alcohol will not be permitted into the amphitheatre for rental events.
