The Prado at Balboa Park

"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

Great 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 .

Been 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.

This restaurant located in Balboa Park has great views from the back patio . Go for happy hour for the best deals on food and drink.

Great architectural design, great service. Try the rib eye with truffle mac & cheese , arugula salad and finish off with the tres leches .

Best 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 .

Grilled 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!

The portabello panini sans cheese was a wonderful vegan option . Delicious and colorfully presented. The menu has many gluten free and vegetarian options .

Great arugula salad with salmon .so many figs , walnuts , strawberries love it

Great 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.

Amazing calamari strips! Excellent service and ambiance in the historic Balboa district!

The Calamari Fries ought to be offered as an entree. They are amazing. I will come back just for them.

If 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.

Blood orange cosmos and calamari fries . Yum!

Happy Hour 8pm - 11pm. Great selections of appetizers and beverages. Loved the spicy shrimp .

Enjoy 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!

Great place to eat while you are in Balboa Park . The food is spicy , but delicious.

Scott is the BEST waiter ! He knows his food and has great advice when you're stuck between dishes.

Happy Hour is great! Try the flatbread appetizer , which is good for two to share.

A lovely place to have a great lunch or dinner . You should really try their signature Hamachi fish taco's !

The 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.

Best 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

Some of the best calamari of my life! Don't miss it!

Spicy calamari fries & the restaurant are so special! <3

Try the calamari fries at The Prado. Totally yummy. You've never had calamari like this. Nice sharable portion w asian cabbage salad .

Can't go wrong with the fish tacos . Also, not on the menu , but ask for the Taro chips .

The prado has the best sangria in the country . It's a must for a summer san Diego day!!

Kobe cheeseburger with gorgonzola was deelish. 5 stars

MMM, one of our favorite restaurants in town ! Great place for a formal business dinner or happy hour with the team!

Very good food. Beautiful atmosphere.

Surprisingly kid-friendly for lunch . Ditto on calamari , mahi tacos and sangria ! One of best restaurants in SD

The tripe chocolate threat was amazing!! So was the salmon and ribs !

A 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

Try the Pork Prime Rib With Bleu Cheese And Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Amazing late night happy hour and live music . Check out pradobalboa.com for exact times.

The Sangria is amazing -- so is the entire menu!

The mahi mahi tacos are wonderful to share with your friend. Fresh, perfect texture and very yummy!

Gotta try the yummy blueberry Acai berry martini it's sooo yummy!!!

Try the Butternut Squash Soup - Very tasty! First course for Thanksgiving dinner

Awesome Mahi Mahi tacos ! Great salads !

Food, service is friendly

Sit in the lounge and have a Pradorita for happy hour .

The vegetarian black bean soup is delicious.

Dark chocolate hazelnut mousse bar is awesome!

Had 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 .

Go 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 !!!

Dinner on the patio at dusk! Enjoy the view and the food!

Lovely little spot we went to after the zoo and exploring balboa park . Slider buns were amazing, strawberry marg is a must ????????

make a reservation on a sunny day to avoid a wait....although its never to long

Come visit me for Happy Hour in the bar ! 4 to 6 & 8 to close.