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The Prado at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

The Prado at Balboa Park

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4.6 (8066)
$30 and under
Californian
1549 El Prado, Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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

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What 8,066 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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 "wonderful service," "beautiful location," and a "great treat" for visitors. The "ambiance is beautiful," and the "views speak for themselves." Guests consistently praise the "friendly staff" and "delicious food," making it a "great spot" in San Diego. Despite some critiques on price and food portions, the overall experience is cherished, especially for special occasions and scenic park views.

8,066 Reviews
  1. LindaNSD VIP

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was top notch, and the food was delicious. 👌

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  2. RickM

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jenny was a great server. Our food was prepared as ordered, with a nice presentation and of course, tasty. The date night option is perfect for those with a later show at Old Globe.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality was OK. Least favorite Cohn menu of all locations

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  4. NanJ

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the Prado is outstanding. We have dined at the Prado many times over the years and enjoyed everything about it. However, as with most restaurants these days, prices are pretty high.

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  5. RichardW VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a Saturday at 1 PM and the service, though earnest and helpful, was slow. That was the only demerit from our experience,

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  6. RachelS

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, highly recommend! Delicious food and friendly, attentive service!

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  7. BoldR VIP

    Cleveland50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to Prado for many years and it continues to serve great food. The staff is fantastic and helpful and it seems like the food experience has improved lately. Way to go.

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  8. NLKC VIP

    Hawaii23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A return trip to Prada after months away was as excellent as previous meals there. Excellent service, tasty food and a beautiful day to enjoy a meal outside. Look forward to our next trip back.

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  9. JOSEPHC VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience were excellent. Our server, Scott, was engaging, extremely helpful and made the whole experience delightful.

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  10. AnneM

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, this meal was absolutely perfect!!! Great waitstaff, amazing food, terrific atmosphere!! Will return, for sure!!!!!

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The Prado at Balboa Park is rated 4.6 stars by 8066 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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
  • 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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