Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

4.6

2717 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo, Albert’s offers full-service dining where you can enjoy deck seating with the ambiance of a tropical waterfall. Patio seating not guaranteed!

The menu features a variety of unique dishes including seafood specialties, a variety of entrees, salads, sandwiches, and children’s options.

Join us for Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Alberts Restaurant.

18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more.

Due to spacing restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers inside the restaurant or on our patio, stroller parking is located right outside of Albert's Restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
Phone number
(619) 685-3200
Website
http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/alberts
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For more information regarding our in house events, please visit our Events Web Page:<br /><br />http://events.sandiegozoo.org/
Private party facilities
Events On the Wild SideWhether your event is intimate, or a grand affair, the San Diego Zoo offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that will make any event memorable and fun.

Location
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
North Park
Cross Street
Park Blvd
Parking details
Free parking available within San Diego Zoo lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,717 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
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Albert's Restaurant at the San Diego Zoo is a must-visit oasis offering "excellent service," "lovely ambiance," and "delicious food." Known for its "smoked tuna melt" and "cheesy garlic bread," this hidden gem provides a serene dining experience with views of a waterfall. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

2,717 Reviews

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Thomas
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meals, an oasis in the middle of the zoo to eat and relax. NO HIDDEN FEES!!
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Tom
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Was pretty good until the FIRE ALARM forced everyone to abandon their food and drinks and evacuate the building. That part sucked
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Ellie
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Looked on Open Table for the menu and I was ready to order the Ahi salad and my husband the fish tacos. Neither of them were on the menu we were presented at Albert’s. We both ordered the Spicy Tuna appetizer and a Pizza Port IPA. The waiter brought a Golden Ale and I reminded him what we had ordered. He corrected that. I thought the Appetizer was a little dry, though the tuna was lovely. We always look forward to eating at Albert’s and hope they will post a current menu on Open Table.
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Kevin
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I make it a point to dine at Albert's each time I visit the Zoo. I had the Cobb Salad with Salmon add-on. The food did not disappoint. My server George was attentive and cordial. Prices are $$ but they ease of booking on open table makes this a great choice while enjoying the Zoo.
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Jean
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Albert's service and food . Very good slections.
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David
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to take a break from the zoo crowds
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Ron
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
You'd expect the food to be overpriced at an amusement park but the quality was so-so. Salads were good but the chicken sandwiches were dry and the meat was sub-par compared to even fast-food places. Extremely noisy inside the dining area at lunchtime; Like a high school cafeteria. Patio dining would have been a much better choice.
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Nancy
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend Ahi Tuna Melt! Excellent and the tuna is smoked in-house. Delicious! Apple pie cheesecake was a perfect ending! Walking around the zoo helped burn off the calories! Lilia was our server and was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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Valerie
Los Angeles
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I usually love eating here. Everything I have had has been outstanding. I ordered the Cesar salad and my friend had the Cobb salad. They were both just ok. If you want only lettuce most wilted, order the Cesar.
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Michael
Orlando
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a nice lunch while visiting the soon. Relaxing atmosphere, great food and fast service. The tuna melt was delicious and my son loved the cheesy garlic bread.
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Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo is rated 4.6 stars by 2717 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Google Map for Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Park Blvd
Area
North Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking available within San Diego Zoo lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/alberts
Phone number
(619) 685-3200
Catering
For more information regarding our in house events, please visit our Events Web Page:<br /><br />http://events.sandiegozoo.org/
Private party facilities
Events On the Wild SideWhether your event is intimate, or a grand affair, the San Diego Zoo offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that will make any event memorable and fun.

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

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