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The Prado Review

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The Prado

$$-$$$, Eclectic, Balboa Park

User Rating: ***** 4.9

Fodor's Review:

This beautiful restaurant in the House of Hospitality on Balboa Park's museum row brings an inventive, contemporary menu to an area where picnic lunches or hot dogs from a nearby cart are the only other options. The striking Spanish-Moorish interior has original painted ceilings and elaborate glass sculptures, and the bar is a fashionable pre- and post-theater destination for light nibbles. In the dining room, well-trained servers offer dishes that range from a dressy "farmer's salad" to saffron linguine with shellfish of the day, Colorado rack of lamb, and roasted sea bass.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Awesome!

Posted by Vister from San Diego on 7/24/08

One of our favorite restaurants! We go here at least twice a month. Great for lunch. Fantastic soups and their hummus is awesome! A winner of the Cohn group!
FOOD: 5.0
ATMOSPHERE: 5.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 4.0
RATING: 4.8

Sit Outside

Posted by Diana410 from Chesapeake, Virginia on 10/17/07

We had lunch outside, near the tinkling water fountain. It was so serene, quiet and beautiful; didn't want to leave. Service was quick and complimentary hummus and crackers were served. Wished I had time to go back for dinner.
FOOD: 5.0
ATMOSPHERE: 5.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 5.0
RATING: 5.0

 

INFO

  • Address: 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
  • Phone: 619/557-9441
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V

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