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    Albert's Restaurant

    3.7 (670 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken burger
    athena z.

    Came here for lunch without a reservation and got seated immediately! The restaurant was a bit hard to find but I followed the signs and had to take the elevator or stairs. I ordered the tuna poke starter as a meal since I wasn't super hungry and my brother ordered the chicken burger which was absolutely humongous and also $27. It was pretty expensive but it is inside a zoo so no surprise. The food came fast and was delicious! Not like other zoo foods you expect. I also liked that it was sit down service and air conditioned which was a nice break from walking in the sun all day.

    Chicken piccata I love you a lotta
    Alyssa C.

    On a partly sunny Friday afternoon, this treetop restaurant in the Zoo was the perfect destination for lunch! I had brought my colleagues here for their first time. We were seated (no reservation necessary) within 10 minutes of checking in. I ordered the chicken piccata pasta, and I would 10000% order it again. The dish was not too lemony nor was it suffocated by the capers. The creamy sauce paired well with the al dente pasta and chicken. I still dream of it. I'd also like to mention that we were seated right next to the window with a view of a waterfall feature. So much to love!

    Tuna Poke appetizer
    Christina H.

    What a lovely lunch we had! After seeing the pandas we walked over to Albert's and had lunch at the bar. Very comfortable and the bartender Madison was fantastic! I had the salmon salad which I loved! Would order it again. Hubby had the caprese salad with added shrimp. He said it was really good. Mom got the tuna poke with light dressing and the butternut squash soup. Note it had cream in it and it was very thick. Tasty though. We enjoyed ourselves here

    Citrus chicken wing appetizer
    Alice G.

    Albert's is located inside the Zoo, and it is a sit down restaurant. My favorite time to come is during weekend brunch but it is only served on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm. I have tried most entrees on their menu and I can definitely say that their food here always hits the spot. Some of my favorites include: -Steak Frites: the garlic truffle wedge potatoes with the dipping sauce are so good! -Chicken Piccata: the creamy pasta with the veggies are amazing I love how they give you the option to dine inside or outside in their patio area, which also has a waterfall as well. This is a great spot to get food when you need a break from a long zoo day. Or if you're looking for a sit down bar!

    Steak frits
    Kim R.

    Came here for lunch while visiting the zoo. This place is a hidden gem. If you're looking for a more sit down lunch spot or event early dinner this is the place. They have inside and outdoor seating. I saw a couple seats at the bar as well if you just want to grab a drink and enjoy the view We were seated right away, very nice spot inside looking at the waterfall. Our waitress was very friendly and had great knowledge on the menu. I ordered an expresso martini and my husband got a beer. The drink was well balanced with expresso and the right amount of sweetness. For food I got the steak frits and my husband got the double chicken sandwich. They both were so delicious. The flavors on the steak were great. Fries was good tastes like it has a bit of truffle oil on there. Would recommend coming here. Plus if you have a zoo pass you get a discount.

    Birria tacos
    Stacey A.

    This was my family's first time visiting Albert's and we were not disappointed. It was definitely nice to be able to sit inside and enjoy your meal with the AC running on a hot day. I ordered the birria tacos, and my daughter got a quesadilla kids meal. The portion was perfect and I was very impressed by how the veggies were cooked for my daughter's kids meals. I mean the veggies were super tasty and sautéed and seasoned perfectly. If you're visiting the zoo and want a sit down experience be sure to visit Albert's. Reservations are suggested.

    Brussel Sprouts, Cheesy Garlic Bread
    Kevin T.

    We decided to eat here to sit down and relax instead of dealing with the seating at the quick service restaurants. I made a reservation a few days in advance for the outdoor patio, which is the main draw of the restaurant for me. The patio has a nice, relaxing vibe, like you're tucked away in a jungle. The waterfall is pretty and adds to the atmosphere. Our server was kind and offered to bring us cups of ice for the sodas we brought in, which we appreciated but declined. We weren't super hungry so we just shared two appetizers: the brussel sprouts and the cheesy garlic bread. The brussel sprouts were fine, nothing standout but decent. The cheesy garlic bread was the good. The garlic chips on top added a strong punch of flavor and the sun dried tomato sauce on the side complimented it really well. Overall, a good option if you're looking for something more relaxed while spending the day at the San Diego Zoo.

    Chicken sandwich
    Greg B.

    Excellent food! Great Service! Cool space. Mark was our server and very helpful and attentive. Nice waterfall on the outdoor patio. Nice size servings. Reasonable priced for the quality.

    Kids mac n cheese with side of veggies
    Kalen L.

    They're open on Thanksgiving! (2025) Great experience as always. Friendly service and good eats. I love that the kids meal has the option for delicious veggies. The adults were envious. Great patio area with a waterfall.

    Queso birria tacos
    Rachel C.

    Decided to do a sit-down meal here instead of standing in line and having to hunt for a seat after. It wasn't super crowded but we were given the option to sit at the bar or wait about 10 minutes. We chose the bar! That turned out to be pretty fun, as the bartender was a blast - friendly, informative & fast at his job! The restaurant had a "tropical" feel to it, and quite spacious. The staff here were also friendly overall. The menu isn't super large, but sufficiently varied. Looks like they also had weekend brunch that sounded delicious, but alas, it was a weekday when I was there. I ended up choosing the Cauliflower rice and added grilled chicken, and my husband ordered the Quesa Birria Tacos. Everything tasted quite good surprisingly, though maybe a tad salty for the cauliflower rice...I think they should lessen the sauce they used on it....it was maybe a bit too "wet". I say surprisingly, because I generally don't like food at parks, often not tasty and expensive. Now, the prices aren't great, but again, you are in the zoo, not a local restaurant in the neighborhood. To be able to sit down for a full-service meal, in a nicely airconditioned place on a hot day, with friendly staff & interesting menu items, the price isn't extreme, especially compared to some place like Disneyland! Plus revenue from the restaurant supports the zoo and their conservation efforts, so I didn't mind the extra cost.

    Tuna sandwich
    Glenn M.

    Excellent place to eat and rest while at the zoo. This place is awesome! The 4 of us had lunch here and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Appetizer's we had chicken wings and Brussel sprouts. Both were super delicious! My daughter had the salmon entree and loved the fresh salmon and the mixed vegetables that accompanied it. Very tasty! My son had the Birria Tacos and just loved them. Juicy tasty tender beef inside of a corn tortilla were perfectly done. My wife had the tuna sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it! Lots of tasty goodies inside of the tuna made it even tastier! I had the double stack fried chicken sandwich. This was SUPER DELICIOUS!! Crispy chicken breasts covered in a crunchy breaded mixture with a wonderful slaw on top. Yummy!! The service was spot on! Never an empty water glass and very attentive! The ambiance is very comfortable to stay there for longer than you should. I can see resting there all day on, but there are animals to see! Great place to go!!

    Terra S.

    The food here was amazing! I would definitely go here again if I went to the San Diego zoo again which I probably will someday. The garlic cheesy bread is to die for and so is the fish that I had and my friends pasta. The steak that the guy had next to me looked awesome amazing! They were so nice. They let us sit at the bar and order drinks until we had a table since the wait was about 20 minutes. It actually wasn't that long though. We got a table, our waitress is great, just like our bartender! I would definitely come here again!

    Tuna melt
    Renee I.

    Make a reservation if at all possible so you don't have to wait. We were so tired that we were happy to sit for 20-25 minutes waiting for a table. Savannah was our server and she was very good. We ordered queso birria tacos and tuna melt plus butternut squash soup. All of it was very good. Service was decent.

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    Any vegan or gluten free options?

    Yes to both

    Do you need reservations to dine in? We tried to make reservations online, but it was all full. :(

    I highly recommend making reservations as the wait time can be rather long (more than 30 minutes) if you just walk in.

    Can you walk directly in to have drinks at the bar without reservation?

    If you don't have a reservation you will have to wait until there is a vacancy for a table. The bar is small not sure if you can sit at bar

    Do they only serve the breakfast type brunch menu items before 12 on weekends or is it the full menu plus the brunch items?

    Full plus brunch

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