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The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6
4.6
8014 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
1549 El Prado, Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Easter Brunch

    $84.95 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Happy Easter! Join us at the Prado at Balboa Park for our Easter Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas. On this day we will only be serving a buffet from 10am-3:30 pm. Adults are $84.95. Children 6-12 years are $19.95. Under 6 years are complimentary. There will also be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day!!

Private dining

What 8,014 people are saying

The Prado at Balboa Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 delightful dining experience with "great service" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Visitors love the "outdoor patio" and "excellent food." The "date night specials" are highly praised for their value. While some feel menu updates are needed, the restaurant remains a "San Diego gem."

8,014 Reviews
  1. Sonja

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent; very friendly. Our food was great. We came here to celebrate a Birthday, which was very nice....and the Flan birthday treat was very tasty. A fun way to celebrate! Thanks to April and staff.

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  2. frankb

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was ponderously slow. Three of our four diners received their food and the forth plate took a full twenty plus minutes to show up. Three of us finished eating before my daughter received her food. That’s unacceptable.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Th fish tacos were excellent. Along with them we had the spicy calamari…delicious. We were celebrating my grandsons 25th BD. They brought the best flan we’ve ever had. Enjoyed out time

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered grilled chicken sandwich for lunch. It came out burnt and dry. Absolutely terrible. I notified the waitress who told me that she would get a manager. Manager came over and offered sauce. Really? That doesn’t take away burn. When the bill came, they charged me full price. I explained that that was not acceptable. Waitress went to a different manager who took 50% off. Waitress was aware that I was not happy about this but did nothing anyway. I found this very unprofessional and disappointing.

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  5. juliel

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Scott was great and gave us good tips on the offerings. They have an amazing Tuesday date night package. The prime rib rolls were amazing.

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  6. adriana

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. Service excellent. Jorge was an excellent waiter. Made us feel at home and very special. Will return soon. Paella was very good.

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  7. Tanja

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch as usual! Fast and friendly service! Food was delicious.

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  8. Linda

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Food was delicious! Fun time with friends after the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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  9. Nancy VIP

    Hawaii23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have had the pleasure of dining at Prado several times. Today’s experience was no exception as the food was delicious and staff was professional. Even on a busy day, food was served swiftly and orders were correct. Another enjoyable experience.

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  10. docsout

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Premium place, setting, presentation and especially the food. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

The Prado at Balboa Park is rated 4.6 stars by 8014 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–7:30 pm
  • 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
  • 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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