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The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6
4.6
7981 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 85 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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 / Gaslamp
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 7,981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is celebrated for its "beautiful location" in the heart of the park, offering a delightful ambiance and "extremely friendly staff." Guests enjoy the "great food and excellent service," with standout dishes like the fish tacos, short ribs, and beet salad. The patio seating is highly recommended for a serene dining experience. Despite some mixed reviews regarding food quality, many patrons still find it to be a "wonderful restaurant to celebrate special events" and a "San Diego gem."

7,981 Reviews
  1. Alla

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very tasty, beautiful ambience but the service a bit hurried for the money I paid.

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  2. Alison

    VIP

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing server! Great table. Prompt service. Meal was good. Sunday lunch.

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  3. Allen

    VIP

    San Diego

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived early and we were seated right away. The room is beautiful and the service attentive however the food was just OK it was a Valentine’s Day menu

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  4. Diana

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty, colorful decor with lots of seating in compartmented areas. Very pleasant, attentive, polite, and helpful staff. Delicious salads, seasoned steak, and sides. Totally enjoyed the petite steak and braised beef.

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  5. Brandon

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is not great. Underwhelming, under seasoned and overpriced.

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  6. Tiffany

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I attended their 3 course Valentines Day Dinner and it was SPECTACULAR! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was perfect! We will definitely be back!

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  7. Rick

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience on Valentine’s Day. The service was great. This restaurant runs very efficiently, very little wait time for food. Food was delicious.

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  8. Kathy

    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 husband and I were delighted with Prado’s Valentine special evening. The scallops with spinach and ricotta ravioli in Romeo sauce were outstanding. Service was great, especially considering that it was busy. We were served an incredible chocolate dessert and a sparkling wine toast. The entire evening was charming.

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  9. Denise

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a comfortable place with great food. Waiter was quite busy but nice

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  10. Nancy

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Great food and service, nice atmosphere

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The Prado at Balboa Park is rated 4.6 stars by 7981 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 85 times today
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 / Gaslamp
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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