The Prado at Balboa Park
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Californian, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
- Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–7:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm
- 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
Marcy Melley: (888) 925-3023
- Neighborhood
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.<br /><br />Review the times for route Routes 120 (Fashion Valley), Route 7 (Smart Corner) and Rapid 215 are the main bus routes through Balboa Park<br /><br />
- 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 6,476 people are saying
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- 4.2Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Prado at Balboa Park is rated 4.4 stars by 6476 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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1549 El Prado Suite 12 San Diego, CA 92101
Additional information
- Cross street
6th Avenue
- Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
- Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–7:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm
- Cuisines
Californian, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
- 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
(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
Marcy Melley: (888) 925-3023