Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 16351 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Prado At Balboa Park:
3 of us had dinner. We were all dissatisfied with our food. One person sent the food back and received another bad choice. We have been season ticket holders of all the Globe theaters for many years and come to the Prado before every play. There have virtually been no menu changes and the food has grown worse with each visit. If not for the proximity to the theater we would have stopped eating at the Prado years ago. What User likes about The Prado At Balboa Park:
The food was great, the service was great, and the scenery was relaxing. Had a wonderful lunch. We loved being able to get a reservation online and avoided the line View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.8 ★ from 40 reviews

I couldn't believe how delicious the pork chop is meal. it is worth coming back.

The fish tacos were tasteless. The bread on the chicken BLT was a little dry, but otherwise good. Drinks and service was great.

Had a nice dinner in the prado on Saturday night. everything was pretty, but the menus were dirty. not the biggest thing, but it begins eating experience on the...

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Wonderful menu options and atmosphere. we enjoyed lunch on the terrace.

Attentive service. Food always is great here. One of the best old fashions

The Prado restaurant in San Diego offers a mixed experience according to recent reviews. While some diners mention dissatisfaction with the food and lack of menu changes, others praise the exceptional cocktails, sea bass, and ambience. The setting, located in Balboa Park, is highlighted as a romantic spot for dinner or a relaxed ambiance during the day. Some diners find the food overpriced but worth it for the quality, while others appreciate the attentive service and beautiful outdoor patio. Overall, there are mixed reviews on the food quality and menu consistency, but the ambiance and service receive positive remarks.

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 401 reviews
Foodie
03.05.2024 - 03:22

Lunch was the perfect mix of wonderful food, impeccable service by Lisa, and the beautiful patio setting. The compressed arugula salad with salmon was delicious...

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Hermine
03.05.2024 - 03:22

The Prado knows how to keep customers coming back. The food is delicious and unique, something you can't recreate at home. The staff is incredibly friendly and...

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AnnieL
03.05.2024 - 03:22

It was a lovely lunch with a very attentive waiter and a lovely setting. Will definitely return

Roksana
03.05.2024 - 03:22

Excellent service, food and drinks. We sat outdoors beautiful view and ambience.

BHanlon
03.05.2024 - 03:22

Went for a date night special that cost $63, which included a bottle of wine, a shared salad, and two entrees. The ambiance was excellent and the service was de...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 3320 reviews
Viggy
23.01.2024 - 08:58

We came in with a part of about 8-9 people and they seated/served us swiftly! It's been a while since the day I ate here, but, if i'm recalling correctly, I ord...

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Elise
23.01.2024 - 08:58

I am late to reviewing and forgetting the servers name. She was from Maryland, and the reason we ordered more than just a pick me up coffee before the Japanese...

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Joseph
23.01.2024 - 08:58

We came here twice during our visit to San Diego. Once for lunch and once for drinks. It’s a really cool and fun place to hang out but the food is just decent....

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Luz
23.01.2024 - 08:58

Sitting in the patio area, surrounded by nature, you are transported to a different place! Great place for a date or to enjoy a meal or drinks after visiting Ba...

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Pete
23.01.2024 - 08:58

A historic place in Balboa Park with Spanish architecture. The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine and other choices with a unique ambiance.

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 1222 reviews

As usual very good Recommended! May be best in Balboa Park

OpenTable
08.08.2023 - 11:24

Its the second visit for us, as its always the salmon and bass our favorite. I wish there is more seafood items in the menu.

Deni
08.08.2023 - 11:24

The best time to go is mid week. Great service and good food. Portions are healthy. We love dining here before seeing an evening play.Food: 4/5

Marina
08.08.2023 - 11:24

Wonderful fish tacos and excellent service. Highly recommend if you’re in Balboa Park.

SharonG
08.08.2023 - 11:24

Lovely terrace dining with good food and good service. What's not to like? The level of the sound and the type of music. The volume was sooo loud, it was diffic...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 5632 reviews
Ruth
21.07.2023 - 09:54

My favorite restaurant in San Diego. I'm a San Diego Native and recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly! The waitstaff is amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, acc...

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JJ
21.07.2023 - 09:54

Great San Diego outdoor patio dinning with great food. Everything came out exceptional. Eating on the patio in balboa park at the Prado is a mini vacation in it...

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Randy
21.07.2023 - 09:54

We ate lunch here a few years ago and according to my wife I was underwhelmed. Tonight we were tired from trekking around balboa Park so we decided to give it a...

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Jeff
21.07.2023 - 09:54

Good place for a lunch while visiting Balboa Park. The food was pretty good and the service was awesome. The patio had a nice view. My entree salad lacked balan...

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c
21.07.2023 - 09:54

Attentive Service in a Beautiful Setting. We appreciate server Marisa the rest of The Prado team for ensuring we had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday. Th...

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Menuism
4.0 ★ from 6 reviews
evanduz
21.07.2023 - 07:34

I had the Lamb Sirloin, and my wife the Mushroom Pasta. As always, the service was impossibly good, even though they were having an event of 250 people starting...

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The food is exceptional, but the ambience is what left a great impression. A very romantic place for an evening with your special someone or a relaxed balcony s...

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Came here during Restaurant Week in spring of 2008 and had their prix fixe menu. I don’t remember exactly what I had, and it is different from their prix fixe m...

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RonAlmojuela
21.07.2023 - 07:34

I went here for senior prom back in june and it was fabulous. I had the Orecchiette Pasta and it was delicious. It had a light and creamy texture to it while av...

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shaomai
21.07.2023 - 07:34

I was pleasantly surprised by the Prado Restaurant. I was a little wary that it may be a tourist trap restaurant, since it is situated right in the heart of Bal...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 2429 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 1964 reviews

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