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The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6
4.6
7951 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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7:00 pm

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Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30–20:00 Sun 11:30–19:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 557-9441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John King
  • Catering
    Prado Catering<br />The Prado also offers full service catering at various museums and other locations within Balboa Park. Please contact our catering department for additional information.<br /><br />Experience our Award-Winning Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Menus<br />Professional Staff-Synchronized Service.<br />Full length table linens, gold chiavari chairs and porcelain china.
  • Private party facilities
    The Prado, located in the historic House of Hospitality in the center of San Diego’s famous Balboa Park is known for its world-class California cuisine, unparalleled ambiance and excellent service. From intimate gatherings to grand affairs, the Prado has it all to make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (619) 557-9441
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free public parking lots available throughout Balboa Park.
  • Public transit
    Visit Balboa Park using the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), with easy access from the downtown and Mission Valley areas.Review the times for route Routes 120 (Fashion Valley), Route 7 (Smart Corner) and Rapid 215 are the main bus routes through Balboa Park
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    USD 79.95 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy a special preset dinner at the Prado in Balboa Park. We will only be serving a 3-course meal with a sparkling wine toast for $79.95 per person. We have seating availability from 4:30-8pm inside our dining rooms or on our outdoor heated terrace. Payment is due at the restaurant.

What 7,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Prado at Balboa Park offers a "beautiful setting" with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that makes it a favorite for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "friendly and professional staff" and a "romantic ambiance" on the patio. While some reviews mention inconsistent food quality, the overall experience remains "highly recommended."
7,951 Reviews
  1. Charles

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy The Prado and go there before performances at the Globe. My clam linguini was thin, watery and void of flavor. Very disappointing.

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  2. Maarten

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The risotto was overcooked. It was more like porridge. Soup was served within 2 minutes after I got my apperetif. Friendly service but ignorant. Didn’t know their winelist. And the noise ! Although the restaurant wasn’t even half filled.

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  3. Adrienne

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful spot in the middle of Balboa Park. Friendly people and nice variety on the menu. We lucked out because it was "Restaurant Week."

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  4. susan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, extremely friendly staff , unique ambiance. Always feels like a holiday !

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  5. ron

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the short ribs with mash. Super tender, potatoes had excellent flavor with a beef sauce. Great dinner before a play.

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  6. Rasa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We truly enjoyed the fresh crispy Cesar salad, red wine short ribs, red wine, delicious creme brûlée dessert with coffee. Excellent fast service, beautiful decor.

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  7. Steve

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were moved inside to the bar area due to patio closure. Ambiance was not what we had hoped it to be but it was still a good experience. The food (NY strip, sea bass) was amazing. Beto, our server, was the best - give that man a raise! Very conversational - very knowledgeable - proactive with our orders when we mentioned a food alergy. Very nice birthday "surprise" too. We highly recommend dining here.

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  8. Gabby

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is so expensive for the food quality and options. I went for dinner & wish I came for lunch so it would have been cheaper. The Paella was mediocre sadly.

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  9. Charlie

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there and it was beautiful. Our 35th anniversary . Food was to die for and the service top notch! Price was very reasonable. They gave us free Flan and a card from the staff. We will be back

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  10. chefDJ

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a long day at the zoo, it was the perfect choice to just walk over to Prado in the next door Balboa Park for some quality food and service. We sat outside and enjoyed really good service and a delicious arugula salad with our choice of filet mignon on top. 1 million percent better than eating inside the zoo. Loved it.

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The Prado at Balboa Park is rated 4.6 stars by 7951 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Prado at Balboa Park

1549 El Prado, Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Avenue
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30–20:00 Sun 11:30–19:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free public parking lots available throughout Balboa Park.
  • Public transit
    Visit Balboa Park using the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), with easy access from the downtown and Mission Valley areas.Review the times for route Routes 120 (Fashion Valley), Route 7 (Smart Corner) and Rapid 215 are the main bus routes through Balboa Park
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John King
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 557-9441
  • Catering
    Prado Catering<br />The Prado also offers full service catering at various museums and other locations within Balboa Park. Please contact our catering department for additional information.<br /><br />Experience our Award-Winning Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Menus<br />Professional Staff-Synchronized Service.<br />Full length table linens, gold chiavari chairs and porcelain china.
  • Private party facilities
    The Prado, located in the historic House of Hospitality in the center of San Diego’s famous Balboa Park is known for its world-class California cuisine, unparalleled ambiance and excellent service. From intimate gatherings to grand affairs, the Prado has it all to make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (619) 557-9441
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