2009 The Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant

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The Prado at Balboa Park

  • 1549 El Prado
    San Diego, CA 92101

The Prado at Balboa Park

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  • Just minutes from downtown San Diego, the convention center, and Mission Valley. The Prado at Balboa Park is located in one of the parks most beautiful buildings. Under chef Jeff Thurston's creative direction the Prado Restaurant has won honors as San Diego's Best New Restaurant, has been named one of America's top 10 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine, received the coveted "four star" award by the California Restaurant writers association. And in 2004, Executive Chef Jeff Thurston was named "Chef of the Year" by the California Restaurant Association. Continental cuisine paired with truly excellent service, unique ambiance, hand crafted decor and outdoor/indoor dining year round are just some of the reason's why we've won "most romantic" and "best special occasion" restaurant.
  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Cuisine: Continental, Mediterranean
  • Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street: 6th Avenue
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: $30 and under
  • Website: http://www.pradobalboa.com
  • Email: restaurant@pradobalboa.con
  • Phone: (619) 557-9441 x1
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: Jeff Thurston
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet offered Tuesday through Friday 5:00pm onwards. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am onwards. Public parking lots available in Balboa Park.
  • Banquet Facilities: Minimums and Charges apply.
  • Banquet Contact: Doreen Victa (619) 557-9441 x202
  • Private Party Facilities: Our Sala Del Rey Room can seat up to 28 guests. Special Menus and Minimums apply.
  • Private Party Contact: Rita Gallant (619) 557-9441 x210
  • Entertainment: Our Lounge offers live musical entertainment from 8:00pm - 10:00pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

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