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    The Prado at Balboa Park

    3.9 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE PRADO AT BALBOA PARK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Prado Paella
    Ehsan O.

    Really nice place, beautiful view and respectful staff. Nothing to complain at all! The food doesn't match the appearance though, don't get me wrong, it is not bad, but it is not quite the comfort nor fancy food you expect. The paella was okay, a bit pricy though. The fish sandwich was not quite matching the bun and other things added to it. Fries insignificant!

    Patio
    Kristi P.

    We had a reservation for lunch & were seated promptly. We shared a chicken dish which was huge. The patio is cute. Our server was attentive. No issues.

    Chips and Guac
    Janet G.

    The Prado is such a San Diego classic! We love it! If you have a kiddo who loves the Grinch, this is such a fun place to take them. Both the Grinch and Santa were walking around at lunch time today and the whole restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays - so many pieces of Grinch decor. Everyone enjoyed their meals today. They have a great kids menu. I love that you can get the chicken tenders grilled or crispy. We shared the chips and guacamole which was delicious. There were microgreens on top with small slices of peppers. Delish! I had the vegetarian black bean soup (minus the crema on top) and the beet salad with truffle vinaigrette. So flavorful. Our server was very accommodating with multiple requests and also helped our kids with the opportunity to meet the Grinch. It looked very crowded when we arrived, but we walked right in with a party of 11. They moved two tables together for us in the bar area. So always worth a try even if it looks crowded.

    Steak
    Rhondie B.

    Amazing! Parking isn't easy to find if you just GPS the address so make sure to locate the parking lots near it before going. Service, food, and atmosphere was awesome! The food was very good and the plating/ presenation is just beautiful and to perfection on every plate. We had a party of about 15 people and they all gave raving reviews for the appetizers, entrée, and desserts. They have vegan and vegetarian options too. It's located in Balboa Park area so plan for a nice walk after too!

    Menu
    Marcia R.

    I took my friend to lunch here today she has never Been here. She was in aww of the beautiful resturant and the front was decorated here for Christmas is very beautiful here And service was excellent Jazmin was so sweet And help me decided what I wanted. So good fish & we shared a taco. I like more salsa And it was a great lunch We had sprinkling lemonade guava I enjoyed too This weekend all the vendors setting up For this weekend December nights 100's of vendors all around the balboa park Today

    Seafood paella
    Henry T.

    I was fully prepared for this restaurant to let me down but now, I'm actually glad that I had a good time at dinner last night. Putting aside the parking issues in Balboa Park that are certain to be exacerbated in the coming new year, the Prado actually delivered on a terrific dinner experience. No one on the staff threw a hissy fit for being a few minutes late on our dinner reservation of 5pm. I thought our waitress was a bit overenthusiastic for my taste but it's better than having one that doesn't care about anything. I ordered the paella, which from the menu description sounded tasty. The dish was actually quite good. I thought the rice should've been a bit crispier but oh well. The seafood was excellent. I didn't like the sausage but that was easy to just put to the side. The mussels were smaller than I expected but still good. I thought my raspberry lemonade was good, although I think the carbonization of the drink made it taste more sour than I would like. The French fries from the kids menu were also quite good. I also liked the short ribs. Very tender. Fair warning though: The food is pricey. My paella dish was close to $40. The dining room and our table was very spacious, even as our table was squeezed between two pillars. The music in the room wasn't too loud so people could actually have a conversation without screaming.

    Sea bass
    Jana N.

    Conveniently located in Balboa Park, The Prado is a culinary and festive gem. It's the perfect spot to have a nice dinner after or before experiencing the rest of the park or seeing a production at the Old Globe. The park itself is festive especially during the holiday season and The Prado matches the vibe. Adding to its usual eclectic but classy vibe, they added a Grinch-theme and other decor. As I've always experienced, every one of the staff from the hosts to servers were so friendly. This evening we sat in the dining area that had a nice view of the outdoor patio and our server was very knowledgeable and accommodating, especially since this was the first time for some of the group. Alas we apparently picked some of the most popular items on the menu, including the mustard crusted pork prime rib, chicken milanesa and pan roasted sea bass. I was fortunate to try all and all were great with their own distinct flavors. I'd say my favorite was the sea bass which was locally caught and could definitely taste the freshness. To top off the night, they brought a flan dessert to help us celebrate a birthday. A very nice experience and a perfect spot to celebrate. Definitely recommended if you're spending time in Balboa Park, and would suggest making a reservation since it is pretty popular.

    Nina B.

    My cousin made reservations for our family brunch at this spot located at Balboa Park. Before entering the restaurant, you will see a Woman of Tehuantepec, also known as Aztec Woman of Tehuantepec, is an outdoor 1935 fountain and sculpture by Donal Hord, installed in the courtyard of Balboa Park's House of Hospitality. A great photo op with friends and family. As we checked in with the hostess we were seated at the patio with an umbrella. The Patio was lush and warm outside. My cousin ordered a lot of appetizers for us to try such as spicy calamari fries, and grilled cauliflower. For myself, since it was resturant week I opted the restaurant week menu price which I ordered the red and gold baby beet salad with prado sangria. I loved the salad very light and refreshing. Lastly for dessert, we all shared tres leches with white cake, pistachio meringue, and strawberry sauce! Very yummy! A great brunch spot!

    Saturday dinner
    Charles C.

    Although I usually dine at Artifact Restaurant just across the Prado inside the Mingei Museum, I wanted to have dinner at the Prado Restaurant last night, since I have not been there in a while. I remember many years ago there used to be a valet posted to park cars for the Prado Restaurant, but that convenience is no more. Most people will park behind the Organ Pavilion and walk up to the Prado. I arrived right at 4:30 p.m., which is when the restaurant begins serving dinner in the dining room and on the back terraced patio. I love the interior of Prado best, with the dramatic curving red velvet banquette and luminous lighting. However, yesterday there was a large group that had just been seated on the interior banquette with multiple screaming children running about, so I opted to sit on the airy enclosed interior porch. My assigned server yesterday evening was Beto. He could not have been more kind, efficient and helpful. He was a true professional, as he discussed the menu and drink options with me. I also observed Beto interact with not only other customers but with other staff memebers, which he did with the utmost graciousness. I also briefly chatted with manager April on my exit. I had earlier observed her calm a crabby man sending back his Calamari "with words to the chef".

    Nadine B.

    We were very much looking forward to the Seared Prime Beef Sushi Roll, and our Irish Coffees! We'd been here several times before, and every time my girlfriend comes to town! First, the bartender made our Irish Coffees without Jameson.... Can you make Irish Coffee without Irish whiskey?! Then, we ordered our Seared Prime Beef Sushi Rolls. They came back later to say they were out of them. We expressed our disappointment, as we had come just for that. And we said we could wait, if that was the issue. So they said they would go ahead and prepare them, but it might be a little while. When they finally brought them, it certainly didn't look like steak! It looked like lobster or some kind of fish. And what did it taste like? Just rice. Only rice. We returned them. I'm not sure we'll go back.

    Marbella T.

    One of the best places to eat at if you're visiting Balboa park. So lovely and the menu is amazing. Perfect for lunch!

    Dumplings- Costco good
    Silvia D.

    Walked in at around 2pm on a Saturday for lunch. We were seated immediately. Service: started off rough with a server named Medi. Came once, we asked for a few minutes and he never returned. Marissa, another waitress was kind enough to help us, and ended up taking care of us. GUESS WHO SHOWED UP TO COLLECT HIS TIP THOUGH- MEDI! Unbelievable. I asked to speak to Marissa and explained to her that I would not be leaving a tip if it was for Medi who NEVER came around. Manager fixed the situation and we left happy customers. Food: my expresso martini was amazing (thank you Marissa)!! Fish tacos were a bit dry but tasty. Pot stickers- good. Ambiance- honestly, how can you beat sitting in the middle of a botanical garden with beautiful weather in San Diego. Will definitely be returning

    Pork chops
    David Z.

    Came to this spot after taking my dog for a walk at the dog park. They allow leashed dogs on their patio, which was very nice. They have a really large inside, back, and front area. Service was absolutely exceptional and very friendly. The food was ok, nothing to really reminisce about. However, the ambiance and convenience of the place is second to none in balboa park.

    Sea bass was excellent.

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    Had a great apps/wine afternoon after the zoo. Beautiful patio and Michael G was the best!

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    Delicious sandwiches and great atmosphere on the patio. Our best meal in Balboa Park!

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    Ask the Community - The Prado at Balboa Park

    Are you doing a Thanksgiving Brunch this year and when we you start taking reservations?

    Check the Cohn restaurants website fior specifics.

    Hi! Is there a corkage fee?

    Is this a good place to host a company Christmas outing for about 12 people? -- Plan to do white elephant and hangout for a few hours!

    Yes, you can make a reservation for a party this size through the restaurant! The phone number is 619.557.9441!

    Is there handicap parking?

    There is handicap parking throughout Balboa Park. However there is no immediate parking in front of the Prado. If you have someone that is handicap, I would suggest dropping them off in front of the Prado restaurant and then going to park the car.… Read more

    Where is the best place to park and walk in?

    There's several parking lots just below the Prado for free parking.

    Able to have space to host a private event? For a total of 40?

    Yes! The Also have Different Event rooms. Some can host Upto 500 attendees.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Hi Janine, Yes The Prado does have a Children's menu. It is a 2-course menu for $12.95.… Read more

    Are there tvs to watch sports in any of the dining areas?

    I believe there might be one in the bar area where you can have lunch/dinner. All other areas I have not see any TVs

    Is there a dress code? Are shorts okay?

    Shorts are OK. It is laid back

    Do they have coffee/teas pastries to go at this place?

    Hi Carly, The Prado does not offer pastries on their menu, however they do serve coffee and tea.… Read more

    Is there still any happy hour available?

    Hi Sarah, The Prado is currently not offering Happy Hour at this time. The best way to keep… Read more

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes!!!

    At what time is Late Happy Hour?

    Hi Alexys, The Prado's Happy Hour is Tues-Fri from 4-6pm. They do not currently offer a late night… Read more

    Is this a good place for a first date?

    Definitely!

    How long is the typical wait for Sunday brunch?

    Wait time for Sunday brunch varies tremendously. This is a popular spot, so it's best to make a reservation.

    Is this place only through reservations? Can we just dine in without reservation?

    Hi Rj, The Prado does accept walk-in Guests for our main dining room depending on availability.… Read more

    Does anyone know what the mushrooms in the duck are marinaded in?

    Hi Gabrielle, In Prado's Thai Style Duck Breast dish, the king trumpet mushrooms are sautéed with… Read more

    Hi Is the restaurant emotional dog friendly?thanks

    Hello Anna, The Prado allows all dogs on our Lounge front patio and allows service dogs in the… Read more

    Are there vegan options?

    Their menu shows vegetarian options.

    Is the Prado open for Christmas? If so any special menu?

    YES AND YES

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    Far Corner - Almost Too Far Pizza

    Far Corner

    4.2(117 reviews)
    1.5 miEast Village

    Hands down my favorite new pizza spot. Far Corner Pizza absolutely nails it. The bread alone is…read morenext level it somehow tastes like it's made with East Coast water (IYKYK) and like a hint of sea salt. I ordered the Margherita and it was incredibly flavorful, not bland at all like some places tend to be. The crust was perfection: crispy on the very thin outside, soft and airy on the inside and tasty, with that subtle sea salt coming through in every bite. It's honestly hard to explain, but the pizza just tastes phenomenal. You can tell real care goes into it. This place is a must-try, and I'll definitely be back.

    I'm not sure about this place yet. I don't know why but the bartender couldn't get my card to work…read moreand he kept telling me that it's not working and I told him it should be fine because well why wouldn't it be and he struggled for a bit eventually he got help from another bartender. As soon as that bartender helped me it went through. I went during their happy hour, and I got their blonde. The glass that I was served in had this egg like smell - that threw off my pallet a bit by the time I received my food. For food, I ordered the pizza munchkins. Which was basically just like a little round breadsticks with Parmesan cheese on top and on the side it came with spiced shakshuka sauce, poached egg and cilantro. The bread was very tasty. It was warm. You can tell that it was fresh. I felt like the sauce needed a bit more acid and salt. Especially the poached egg. I felt like it needed some salt. And I could tell that they had just poached the egg and they were keeping it in warm water because it was really firm. Texture wise the bread was tasty. I wasn't a fan of the egg or sauce. The ambience it seems like there's a lot of seating once you walk in. It was pretty empty when I got there, but by the time I received my food, it filled up pretty quickly. And there's even an area for families to dine in the back area where the coffee shop normally is. I wasn't that impressed but I'm gonna try and come through one of these days for the coffee and see if I have a better experience.

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    Far Corner - Bright, open, and right on the corner--our dining room's got front-row seats to the city

    Bright, open, and right on the corner--our dining room's got front-row seats to the city

    Far Corner - Not So Basic Cobb with Steak Bites added. Do dressings and sauces on the side!

    Not So Basic Cobb with Steak Bites added. Do dressings and sauces on the side!

    Far Corner - Dad's old fashioned.  Good yet not worth the price

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    Noble Experiment - Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

    Noble Experiment

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    1.4 miEast Village
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    My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

    The Noble Experiment: 9/10…read more Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5 - This place gives "speakeasy haunted mansion" vibes. You walk into the barrels, down the mirrors, and into the skull room...IYKYK no less. The waits to get very deadly so make sure to put your name on the list early. Service: 9/10 The host was chill, and we had Quintin as our mixologist. There are no menus he told us, he just went off of our flavors, and palate, so I can't really speak for how to order the same drink. First drink: 9/10 (profile) Vodka bases with cucumber and strawberry. Second drink: 8.5/10 (profile) Smokey, deep old fashion. Overall a MUST-GO to if you're in the area stopping by!

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    Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

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    Bartenders creations.

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    Harland - South Park - Breakfast burrito

    Harland - South Park

    4.5(176 reviews)
    1.3 miGolden Hill, South Park
    $$

    Harland in South Park is hands down one of my favorite spots. I've always come here for coffee, but…read morelately my go-to drink has been a hot yerba mate with strawberry syrup. So good and such a comforting combo. That said, Harland is way more than just a coffee shop. It's also a brewery and a full food spot with solid options from breakfast through dinner. Today I stopped in for lunch and ordered the chicken tenders tossed in hot honey, to go. Wow easily some of the best I've had. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. I also love that you get fries with your meal... I know that sounds crazy but the majority of the restaurants in the area are expensive for what you get. Which most of the time is just the entree alone without any sides. This place lets you pick between a salad or fries. Both solid options and they give you generous portions. What really stood out was the staff. They were incredibly thoughtful and made sure to put the hot honey on the side (and plenty of it!) so the tenders wouldn't get soggy. That extra attention to detail made the meal even better. Not to mention how warm and inviting the location is as well. It is in the heart of South Park, which alone is already such a cute little part of SD. Between the drinks, the food, and the consistently great service, I keep coming back and at this point, I'm definitely a regular. Can't wait for my next visit!

    First timer! This is…read morea really cool, popular S park spot. We visited around brunch time and there was a steady stream of people. And for a good reason, great beer and very tasty food. Start w michelada and of course Donna's pickle beer. The food was delish, chicken sandy and double smashed. Small suggestion: The kale Cesar needed something. Might I suggest a current or dried cherry w either crispy pork belly or nuts. this is a great spot and the server was really helpful and very nice, shout out to Gulia!!

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    Yerba mate hot with strawberry syrup

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    Beer Flight 6.27.24 Li Hing Mui Fruited Sour Quirk Raspberry Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer India Pale Whale West Coast IPA Hazy IPA

    Harland - South Park - Hazy IPA and Nelson! Nelson!

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    Hazy IPA and Nelson! Nelson!

    Common Stock - Charred Brussels -- love!

    Common Stock

    4.7(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 miHillcrest
    $$

    I am honestly surprised I have not written a review for this place yet, I found this place in 2021…read more I bring visitors here all the time, and it has become my ultimate comfort food spot. I tend to keep it simple and order the same items every time. My go to is the crispy Brussels for $14 and the chicken sandwich for $16, and I usually rotate in the parmesan fries for $10. While they do offer other dishes that are worth trying, these favorites always keep me coming back. The service and ambiance are consistently great. It is located in Hillcrest, so the area is always lively, which adds to the overall experience. The energy, combined with the quality of the food, makes it a reliable choice whether I am dining with friends or hosting out of town guests. Parking can be a bit challenging, but that is typical for Hillcrest. I usually plan ahead and look for street parking nearby.

    3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the drinks, so I gave em 4 stars. Got the brussels sprouts and…read moreartichoke hearts and they were doused in far too much sauce and insanely salty. I love the vegetables for what they are and want sauce and seasoning to enhance them, not be the star of the show. Got the hot honey chick and pork belly bao buns which were pretty good, nice and fluffy. Drinks wise, I got the blueberry bramble as well as the berries & cream (both vodka drinks). they were fantastic, so refreshing. Old fashioned was also top notch! server was wonderful and kind. the ambiance is amazing and is a great spot for a date or cozy evening with friends.

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    Espresso martinis!

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    Roasted Carrot & Parsnips

    Common Stock - Great food & drinks ....friendly welcoming service !!! Thank you HARVEY !!!!

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    Great food & drinks ....friendly welcoming service !!! Thank you HARVEY !!!!

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