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- San Diego ReaderSeptember 19, 2014"Happy hour at the Prado is really happy hours — there’s an early one on Tuesday through Friday from 4 till 6 and a late one from 8 till 10 (11 on Friday and Saturday)." -M.B. Abate, SD Reader
- Pam WarnickApril 7, 2019Great atmosphere and friendly service. Good cocktails. Definitely a must do in San Diego! Try the Kobe Sushi and the Short Ribs. Save room for dessert.Upvoted 1 week ago
- Emiliano BerumenJuly 8, 2015Been here twice for lunch. I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and loved the flavor. I also order the calamari for l am l appetizer. The Korean chili sauce gives a sweet and sour taste.I loved it.
- Serious EatsNovember 6, 2013This restaurant located in Balboa Park has great views from the back patio. Go for happy hour for the best deals on food and drink.
- CJ GonzalesMay 22, 2014Great architectural design, great service. Try the rib eye with truffle mac & cheese, arugula salad and finish off with the tres leches.
- Jennifer RichmanJuly 11, 2012The portabello panini sans cheese was a wonderful vegan option. Delicious and colorfully presented. The menu has many gluten free and vegetarian options.
- Billy AndersonOctober 14, 2010Best sellers are calamari, fish and steak tacos, burger, chopped salad, paella, kobe roll, salmon, seabass, half chicken, flan, tres leches, ziti pasta, Prado margarita, Moscow Mule, sangria.
- Rob Mc CulloughFebruary 26, 2013The Calamari Fries ought to be offered as an entree. They are amazing. I will come back just for them.
- Foodie Diva BMarch 8, 2014Happy Hour 8pm - 11pm. Great selections of appetizers and beverages. Loved the spicy shrimp.
- Evren PiskinFebruary 15, 2013Great arugula salad with salmon.so many figs, walnuts, strawberries love it
- Krista Clive-SmithJuly 10, 2013Grilled Shrimp Cobb Salad or a Kobe Beef Burger with Monterey Jack at a table by the fountain... one of my global happy places, for sure!
- Shawn CaseyMarch 8, 2010Best happy hour around. Tues-Fri / 4-6pm & 8-10pm. $3.50 house wines, margaritas and Prado IPA (awesome beer). Long list of $4 appetizers. The calamari is phenomenal! Live music as well. Read more
- Ryan Kjesbo-JohnsonAugust 21, 2013If you order a single salad and have them split it they will add more to each salad. Both salads end up being a good size.
- Kimber B.November 6, 2013Amazing calamari strips! Excellent service and ambiance in the historic Balboa district!
- Yvonne EsperanzaSeptember 19, 2010Great drinks and great happy hour. Love the patio area. Try the calamari fries. Love their appetizers! Great place to sit and relax on a Sunday afternoon.
- Eliane DurandJuly 2, 2013Great place to eat while you are in Balboa Park. The food is spicy, but delicious.
- Eric O.January 22, 2010Enjoy the flatbread and hummus and a nice glass of Austrailian Shiraz while you anticipate the arrival of your delicious braised garlic half chicken. Top it off if the flan. Sweet!
- AJ LDecember 7, 2012Happy Hour is great! Try the flatbread appetizer, which is good for two to share.
- BonnevoyJune 7, 2011A lovely place to have a great lunch or dinner. You should really try their signature Hamachi fish taco's!
- John SabinoApril 30, 2011The Food is great! Gets really busy tho... Had enough time to leave this tip and plan the rest of my day waiting for my server to give me my check.
- Darren TunstallNovember 30, 2011Can't go wrong with the fish tacos. Also, not on the menu, but ask for the Taro chips.
- Visit San DiegoApril 23, 2010A great place to eat before a theatre performance at the Old Globe. It's easiest to valet your car after 5 p.m. rather than trying to find parking. Read more
- Laura RubinsteinJune 5, 2010Try the calamari fries at The Prado. Totally yummy. You've never had calamari like this. Nice sharable portion w asian cabbage salad.
- IKnowWhatIt'sLikeToSeptember 26, 2011MMM, one of our favorite restaurants in town! Great place for a formal business dinner or happy hour with the team!
- Les KollegianJune 26, 2011The prado has the best sangria in the country. It's a must for a summer san Diego day!!
- AngieOctober 23, 2013Scott is the BEST waiter! He knows his food and has great advice when you're stuck between dishes.
- Brooke CandelariaNovember 13, 2010The mahi mahi tacos are wonderful to share with your friend. Fresh, perfect texture and very yummy!
- Erin FredrickAugust 27, 2010Surprisingly kid-friendly for lunch. Ditto on calamari, mahi tacos and sangria! One of best restaurants in SD
- Florencia DeRousselNovember 3, 2011The tripe chocolate threat was amazing!! So was the salmon and ribs!
- Denise FreemanNovember 25, 2009Go to the Prado on a chilly night, sit in the bar patio under the heat lamps & order the pear martini. It has a splash of champagne!!!
- Sam BlankenshipNovember 25, 2011Try the Butternut Squash Soup - Very tasty! First course for Thanksgiving dinner
- Billy AndersonMarch 12, 2011Amazing late night happy hour and live music. Check out pradobalboa.com for exact times.
- Katie WJanuary 14, 2012make a reservation on a sunny day to avoid a wait....although its never to long
- Andy R.October 19, 2010Scott is a very enthusiastic waiter who knows his wines. (Ask him about the malbec.)
- PaddyFebruary 29, 2016Had our wedding reception at the Prado and catered by the restaurant and the food and service was awesome. The beef short rib was delicious, as was the salmon and chorizo.
- Kailin VillamarJuly 30, 2015Lovely little spot we went to after the zoo and exploring balboa park. Slider buns were amazing, strawberry marg is a must 👌🏼