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Prado San Diego Reviews
Working with Marcy at The Prado was an incredible
Working with Marcy at The Prado was an incredible experience from start to finish. She's straightforward, responsive, and truly knows her craft. Her communication is timely, her expectations are realistic, and she always delivers exactly what yo
We had the best server in sd when we stopped in.
Surprisingly very kid friendly and fantastic. The portions are pretty sizable. Sit outside. Enjoy the sunshine.
came here recently for lunch and was impressed with the
came here recently for lunch and was impressed with the options and the Prado Margarita which I highly recommend. do splurge on the starter plates since they are all delicious, we went with the crab dip, hummus and calamari. The calamari was prepare
My dad & I went to the restaurant last night & sat in the
My dad & I went to the restaurant last night & sat in the bar area, horrible service. We had 3 bus boys ask us if we would like water & we already told the first gentleman so it was annoying. Then our sever wasn't very pushy on askin
I freaking need my head examined.
Eaten here before, before a play at The Old Globe. Service is always bad, slow. Prices way overpriced. Menu never changes. Broccolini shows up cold. The salmon is dry. And they add some sort of surcharge to the bill. This place just needs to g
We went here for happy hour before a concert in the park in
We went here for happy hour before a concert in the park in August 2023. It was great! Delicious appetizers and great drinks. Fun place.
We have been going to the Prado since we got married 21
We have been going to the Prado since we got married 21 years ago. It was always dependable as a spot to have a delicious meal in a beautiful setting. We were celebrating our anniversary on Nov. 2 and had made reservations weeks in advance. One of us
My son, daughtet, wife and I came to The Prado before
My son, daughtet, wife and I came to The Prado before attending the production of Annie presented by the San Diego Junior Theatre at the Casa Del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park yesterday Sunday November 2nd. This has been our 4th time at The Prado in
Our waiter Adrian was really special today.
He helped us with such enthusiasm and care. What a great spot. We make a point of coming here when in San Diego
My wife and I visited this afternoon and sat on the bar
My wife and I visited this afternoon and sat on the bar side of the restaurant. Very nice ambiance and atmosphere, love the furniture and decorations. The waiter were very friendly, polite and service was great! The young fellow made us feel welcome
Stopped in for lunch.
Yummy food, lovely atmosphere (except for the occasional plane taking off overhead), and terrific service from Michael C. Tucked away inside Balboa Park, The Prado was a perfect respite from a hot day of sightseeing. We sat on the lovely patio, but i
We went to The Prado after our day at the zoo and were
We went to The Prado after our day at the zoo and were pleasantly served by our awesome server Kara. She was beyond amazing! She accommodated our large group with patience and proficiency. She packed up all our meals, labeled them all, and then print
Treated to a birthday lunch today.
Server Lisa F was fabulous, really made it special. We all had Cobb salads which were very tasty with very generous portions of bacon, egg, blue cheese. I had the shrimp Cobb and while the grilled shrimp were delicious, there were only 3 med sized
We went there Saturday night for a night out and to
We went there Saturday night for a night out and to celebrate my friends 60th birthday. We went last year and it was great, they came out with a card from the staff and candles. Great memory. This time, not the best service and no card or dessert fo
We visited last week and had a great experience.
The patio is gorgeous and the drinks were great. Shout out to Lisa our server who made my mom feel special and seen. She also recommended the paella and it was delicious. I will be back!
My significant other and I (if he is reading this: where is
My significant other and I (if he is reading this: where is my ring?!) came to The Prado on Tuesday evening. What an exquisite "sundae" from beginning (hostess) to end. Michael, our server, was the cherry. Let me tell you why: besides bei
We had such a great experience at The Prado! Even though we
We had such a great experience at The Prado! Even though we arrived about 5 minutes before closing, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming -- they let us know that as long as we were seated before closing, we were good to go. Everyone was s
We sat outside and had lunch and a pitcher of sangria.
it was peaceful and beautiful and we had a wonderful experience. Shout out to Bryan- such great service. Stop making them cover up their tattoos, CRG! so dumb! it's 2025! shielding our tender eyes from viewing permanent skin art is not your
I had the most amazing lunch at the prado! We started with
I had the most amazing lunch at the prado! We started with a pitcher of sangria which was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Then we shared the wagyu sushi roll, this was rich and absolutely delicious. Our server Lisa made the experience absolute
Lunch at The Prado was amazing! We really enjoy coming to
Lunch at The Prado was amazing! We really enjoy coming to The Prado often. The food was amazing as well as the service. We are very well taken care of every time we dine. Our favorite spot to eat is on the patio. It's beautiful and very relaxin
Came in for drinks and small plates, both were excellent!
Came in for drinks and small plates, both were excellent! Adrian was great, very attentive, super friendly, and took great care of us the entire time. Will be back!
Michael was an amazing waiter to me and my family! He had
Michael was an amazing waiter to me and my family! He had wonderful insight into the menu and gave us great recommendations. The food was delicious and so were the drinks!
We were visiting from Texas and had the best experience.
Michael recommended the Tres Leches and Carajillo and both were DELICIOUS! He is a top notch server and was very personable! Ask for Michael when you come, he is knowledgeable and personable!
Beto out server was fantastic! We had calamari fries,
Beto out server was fantastic! We had calamari fries, shrimp Prado and split the chicken BLT. Lovely atmosphere, service and food. 10/10, highly recommend! He recommended all and nothing disappoints!
Adrian, was pleasant and very hospitable.
He offered outstanding customer service and made our dining experience even more enjoyable.
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
Adrien was super friendly and uplifting in spirit.
Service was great. Thank you Prado!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
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