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Prado San Diego Reviews
Adrien was super friendly and uplifting in spirit.
Service was great. Thank you Prado!
The location and decor are great but the food is not up to
The location and decor are great but the food is not up to the price charged. Still, this is one of your only real choices for a pre-show dinner in Balboa Park. I'd call staff a bit extra-friendly (definitely a strict script here), but at least
Picked this place by accident but I think any place you
Picked this place by accident but I think any place you choose in Balboa Park is going to be beautiful. The ambiance was great and like I said earlier, beautiful! Service okay. but the food made up for it because it was great. We ordered the seafoo
My cousin made reservations for our family brunch at this
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 H
We used to absolutely love this place, but hadn't been for
We used to absolutely love this place, but hadn't been for a few years. Wow, we either hit it on a bad night or they have just really slipped. Used to be the servers were all fun and friendly and seemed like they'd been there forever, espe
Wonderful restaurant in Balboa Park
Went to the Prado for San Diego restaurant week. Always a good experience as the servers are efficient and personable (Michael is great.). We usually come for date night Tuesdays. This was similar and really good. I recommend The Prado and when p
Unfortunately, Prado is no longer what it used to be.
We were very disappointed with the tacos from happy hour -- they looked and tasted more like store-bought taquitos than fresh food. The quality has dropped significantly. The name still carries weight, but the food no longer lives up to it. It's
We dined here on Tuesday evening and discovered their "date
We dined here on Tuesday evening and discovered their "date night menu". $75 per couple and includes the bottle of wine. We shared the short rib and mushroom risotto, both dishes exceeded expectations. The short rib was extremely tender and
Waiter knows the history
The perfect place for dinner before the show at the Globe. Our waiter told us so much history about the building, the park, and San Diego in general. It was great! The food was good, as were the drinks. Reasonably priced. But the service really
Having walked around the park, the conservatory, the
Having walked around the park, the conservatory, the museums for the afternoon, His Goatness, Hermano and I decided to sit in the shade to nibble and imbibe while waiting for Hermana to join us. (All my fave people in one tiny patio table, yay!) Wait
Adrian, our server in the Cantina was amazing! He
Adrian, our server in the Cantina was amazing! He recommended excellent options, was super efficient and super friendly!
I had the mixed greens with salmon.
Perfection! My server was a total professional. I sat out on the back patio which was lovely.
An Incredible Lunch Enjoyed By All Ages! Friendly Staff And Delicious Everything!
We had an incredible lunch! After a morning at the Zoo, which is amazing as well, two families with four kids ranging in age from 7-12 had a wonderful time. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was delicious. So fresh and top quality!
Unprofessional
Ate here for lunch. Environment is lovely outdoors. Ordered the calamari. Not bad. Also ordered the chicken blt sandwich. The chicken was burned and very dry. I politely let the waitress know. She went to tell the manger. The manager arrived
It was just ok.
I would say the food overall was just okay. The salsa wasnt too good. We both had the Fish Tacos and they were ok. The Happy Hour margarita was very good, but the Sangria was watered down. The Dairy Free Pina Colada Creme Brulee was very good. t
Disappointing
Started going to Prado 20 years ago on our trips to San Diego. We have not eaten here for a couple of years. We always looked forward to going back - but not this time. We ordered the prime rib sushi to start and while it was tasty - it was not wel
Totally Disappointed!!! Had visited in the past and expected a nice experience; however this time the food we ordered wa
Totally Disappointed!!! Will not return! Must improve food quality! Tasteless… presentation and spices were weird??
Excellent Choice
Definitely the best restaurant we found in San Diego this trip. It was convenient since we were looking around Balboa Park. Nice looking plus good food. We came in between lunch and dinner, so there wasn’t a problem being seated.
Out of control prices are insulting
To begin, until last night, The Prado had been my absolute favorite, go-to restaurant for any special occasion since its opening. My husband and I have come here for anniversaries, birthdays, entertaining out of town guests, and during the holidays.
Excellent humus
We went here for lunch before spending the afternoon at the museums. Had a paella split for two and a pressed arugula salad. The appetizer was brought out at the same time as the rest of the meal. The paella was good, but underseasoned. Arugala wa
Jewel in Balboa Park
This Jewel in Balboa Park offers ambiance, fantastic food, & great service. I had a delicious, thick, spicy black bean soup with a “pressed” arugula salad. The arugula salad had strawberries, candied nuts, and a light flavorful balsamic dres
The large outdoor patio is absolutely beautiful.
Enjoyed a cocktail and the best beat salad with goat cheese, fantastic!!! I would highly recommend
The food was delicious.
Service was good. It was during lunch hour, so they were busy. We got a table outside. Nice environment
Great service and good food! We went around 2pm (so after
Great service and good food! We went around 2pm (so after the lunch crowd rush), and it was super easy to get a table and it was a great view! Parking was also nearby at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion parking lot.
Lisa was an amazing server and hostess.
Food was on point. This a great way to chill out and enjoy excellent food while enjoying Balboa Park.
Service and food - amazing! Luis and Andre did great at the
Service and food - amazing! Luis and Andre did great at the bar. The potato and leek soup they recommended was to die for! The prime rib sushi was good, but would be better if they had wasabi and ginger. Love this place.
The food was little different in terms of combination of
The food was little different in terms of combination of different flavors but it was good on the tongue. Definitely recommend to order the paella if you come.
Very touristy so the food isn't greeeat, just okay.
The patio ambiance is very nice though, especially when there's music at the organ pavilion. Our server Jenny on the back patio is a true delight and very friendly. I feel like their menu could use a bit of an update but overall it's a nice spot.
Group of six in the bar with various drinks and small
Group of six in the bar with various drinks and small plates. Everything was delicious and the service from Maurice was so attentive! Two of our party switched seats and Maurice made the shift without hesitation. Highly recommend!
The Prado is a lovely place to take a break from walking
The Prado is a lovely place to take a break from walking and exploring Balboa Park. We loved the food and drink (try the grilled cauliflower!), but Maurice was the best part of the experience. He was warm and charming and went above and beyond to mak
Wow. Just wow. Karlos and Izzy were the perfect team. Loved
Wow. Just wow. Karlos and Izzy were the perfect team. Loved every moment. The food and service were perfection. Looking forward to Karlos being a bartender... k'mon
Fantastic
Scott my server was AMAZING ! So kind & gracious ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻! The food is FANTASTIC as is the atmosphere😍. Located in Balboa Park! This restaurant has only gotten better over the years!💋💋😍
Wonderful Saturday afternoon Brunch !
When traveling to Balboa Park, please stop by the Prado for an amazing lunch or dinner. Tucked into the park, this is a unique and nostalgic place to eat with so much scenery and breath-taking views. Our meals were tasty and we had a few afternoon
Great Food Large Portions
My husband and I were visiting San Diego and Balboa Park while on a cruise. Hungry and not sure where to go we ran across the Prado We ate outside with nice views of inside the park The food was great we both had the Chicken Bacon sandwich and french
My very favourite restaurant
I travel a lot and this is without a doubt my favourite restaurant. A trip to San Diego isn't a vacation without a visit here. Food is amazing, best wine list and the atmosphere and decor is amazing. I am an overseas visitor who visits San Diego 4
Good Food, Great Team
We had lunch at this restaurant and thought it was very good. We sat on the terrace which was a picturesque setting. Although it was a nippy day, the nearby heaters kept us comfortable. We shared the tacos, which the team kindly split over two pl
Expensive for cheap food
Way too expensive and they charge additional for the supposedly increased salaries for the waiters! We ordered a Cesar salad for $ 14 which was 6 leaves (not cut) lettuce and few crotons!
This is a busy beautiful spot with a nice view and good
This is a busy beautiful spot with a nice view and good food. It was my second visit...the last time was nine years ago! We both enjoyed our entrees - the market Greens and the Birria Torta. I love this style of French fries. My husband loved the San
Had their restaurant week prefix, an extra app, and a
Had their restaurant week prefix, an extra app, and a dessert, everything I had was pretty bland. Food wise everything was pretty underwhelming, the stand outs were oddly their soup of the day and the dessert I had which was their crème brûlée. My
Thanks to Sofia, Operations Manager who reached out to
Thanks to Sofia, Operations Manager who reached out to resolve the concern in my review. I am glad to know that they do take corrective actions within their team to ensure issues won't happen in the future. Restaurant Chef and manager were informed
Fantastic experience! Our 1st time trying this restaurant.
We tried Restaurant week menu and it was delicious. We sat outside and it was so beautiful and peaceful. Ricky our waitress was so helpful and gave us excellent service. He was so helpful and attentive. He even told us about wine night on Tuesday's,,
Best for ambiance and service!! Food is good but the stars
Best for ambiance and service!! Food is good but the stars are in locations and service.
Always excellent
The Prado is definitely a favourite when I visit San Diego. Our recent experience was excellent. They offer specials as well as the regular menu. Service was pleasant and efficient and the food was delicious
Fabulous restaurant in the heart of the Balboa Park!
Fabulous restaurant in the heart of the Balboa Park! Spacious with great interior and even nicer outdoor seating with a view and fountain side!!! Staff is very friendly with even the bus boy introducing himself to customers! I liked that as it added
Fabulous birthday dinner!
Delicious food, fabulous service, gorgeous ambiance! Ian was our server, and he was instrumental in helping to make our experience even that much better! Ian was professional, personable, attentive and genuinely wonderful! My daughter has allergies t
We found The Prado after checking out the Air & Space
We found The Prado after checking out the Air & Space Museum. Step into this picturesque hacienda near historical galleries and showrooms of Balboa Park! My party and I were sat in the balcony which was beautiful to have lunch. The minus one star
By far the most gorgeous surrounding in San Diego and our
By far the most gorgeous surrounding in San Diego and our go to place when seeking a peaceful place to dine and walk around. Made a reservation as these are one of the busier places and have eaten here over time and time again. We were greeted with a
Not as expected
We (couple) had a 7.30 pm dinner reservation. There was plenty of room for a Saturday evening. service from our server was good. The kitchen was disappointing. They were out of the sushi. Then they were out of the pasta. The Mustard Crusted Pork Pri
The quality of the food at The Prado has plummeted.
We started with the cauliflower and corn appetizer which was great. My husband had the paella which was tasteless and the rice was overcooked. I ordered the Pasta alla Norma and it was lukewarm. I reluctantly sent it back to be reheated and was told
The Prado restaurant at Balboa Park was a pleasant surprise.
Now getting to Balboa park and finding a parking spot is a pain but if you get lucky then that is the hardest part. We wanted a sit down restaurant and this is the only one I think, so off we go. The restaurant is nice and really beautiful inside. Th
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