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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balboa Park, San Diego

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    • 8.7
      Gastropub$$$$View Menu
      1460 El Prado, San Diego
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      • JC

        JC • October 8, 2016Their very own Wagyu beef burger. I asked mine to be cooked medium. It is so good 😋 Simple, tasty yummy goodness! Order a Truffle parmesan fries too!🍟 That would be my fave.

    • 8.5
      American$$$$View Menu
      1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park), San Diego
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      • Rob Mc C.

        Rob Mc C. • February 26, 2013The Calamari Fries ought to be offered as an entree. They are amazing. I will come back just for them.

    • 8.3
      Tea Room$$$$View Menu
      2215 Pan American Rd E (in Balboa Park), San Diego
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      • Shannon W.

        Shannon W. • April 23, 2013They have a great tea selection and their prices aren't too bad! Their food looks great!

    • 7.8
      Café$$$$
      1875 El Prado, San Diego
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    • 7.7
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      1549 El Prado, San Diego
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      • Jon C.

        Jon C. • November 2, 2019Actually got the mango smoothie, good and well priced!

    • 7.7
      Diner$$$$
      2600 Golf Course Dr, San Diego
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      • Ron J.

        Ron J. • August 15, 2016Breakfast all day and it's up there with anyplace in town son...you you some flapjacks! 🤘🏽

    • 7.4
      Restaurant
      2920 Zoo Dr (San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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    • 7.3
      Sake Bar$$$$
      San Diego Zoo (at Hua Mei Café), San Diego
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      • Brianna L.

        Brianna L. • March 12, 2013The frozen mojitos are amazing!

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      7.2
      Juice Bar$$$$
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego
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    • 7.1
      Bakery$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
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    • 7.1
      Beer Garden$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • October 17, 2021Ok beer selection but the food is really lacking. Go early to get a table in the shade.

    • 7.1

      12. Subway

      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, Balboa Hospital (in Naval Medical Center San Diego), San Diego
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      • Telly D.

        Telly D. • May 19, 2012ALWAYS put avocado on your sandwich or salad! yummy!!!!!

    • 7.0
      Café$$$$
      San Diego
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    • 6.9
      New American$$$$View Menu
      2920 Zoo Dr (Monkey Trail, San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • Jill M.

        Jill M. • August 22, 2017In and outdoor seating away from the crowds. Beautiful waterfall. Food flavor and variety quite good.

    • 6.8
      Snacks$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • Miriam G.

        Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Unremarkable snack stand. Pretzels and ice cream, etc.

    • 6.8
      Italian$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (Monkey Trail, San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • February 27, 2022Go early and get the grab and go pizza so you don’t have to wait. Nice to sit up high and outdoors. Expensive for zoo food.

    • 6.8
      Sandwich Spot$$$$
      San Diego
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      • Joe C.

        Joe C. • July 6, 2019Sandwiches are solid value. Facility is clean and efficient. Indoor/ outdoor seating.

    • 6.5
      Café$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • eric b.

        eric b. • February 27, 2022Gets crowded right when wipe I get and service is slow. Keep walking and go the Zoo Brew further in as it’s empty.

    • 6.3
      Café$$$$View Menu
      1439 El Prado (Plaza de Panama), San Diego
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      • Ken W.

        Ken W. • November 29, 2015Disappointed with the coffee after noticing the high ratings here. At least the kids had fun playing on the "Nikigator" outside in front.

    • 6.1
      American$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (at San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • San Diego Zoo

        San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Try our Black Bean Veggie Burger, it's surprisingly tasty! If you're a carnivore you can't go wrong with our other options.

    • 6.0
      Snacks$$$$View Menu
      2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
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      • Bobby C.

        Bobby C. • August 17, 2013Mozzy stix come in only 4 and the beers are like 10 oz but its actually decent mozzy stix

    • 6.0
      Beer Garden$$$$
      Easy St, San Diego
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      • CRISSY

        CRISSY • January 22, 2012This cafe has a decent amount of tables for resting. There are tables in both the sun and shade.

    • 5.7
      Asian$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (Asian Passage, San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • Miriam G.

        Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Some of the better park food. Ask for the rice on the side and you get slightly more.

    • 5.7
      Mexican$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr (Elephant Odyssey, San Diego Zoo), San Diego
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      • San Diego Zoo

        San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Offering fresh California Cuisine, Sabertooth Grill at Elephant Odyssey features ingredients from local farms and an environmentally sensitive way to support our community.

    • 5.6
      Fast Food$$$$
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr (at Naval Hospital), San Diego
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      • Kevin O.

        Kevin O. • February 6, 2012U can't beat 74. Big Asss Ice Tea ( unsweetend of course)......

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      Cafeteria
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      Food Truck$$$$
      San Diego
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      Snacks$$$$
      2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
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      Snacks$$$$
      San Diego
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      Fast Food$$$$
      San Diego
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