The Prado

4.6
Overall Rating based on 12 reviews
The Prado
Map It 1549 El Prado
Hillcrest, CA
(619) 557-9441
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Price Range: $$$$ $$$$
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Category: Restaurants
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  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Payment options: All Types
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Featuring: Full Bar, Bar Dining , Wine List , Lounge, Patio / Outdoor Dining, Banquet / Private Rooms
  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant Dining
  • Entertainment Description: Complete banquet and wedding facility with on-site catering sales managers
Restaurant Details: Serving lunch Monday-Friday 11:30AM to 3PM, Saturday-Sunday 11AM to 3PM, dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm.

Editorial Review of The Prado

The Prado at Balboa Park is one of the Cohn Restaurant Group's finest San Diego dining enterprises. A warm spirited and diverse crowd meets a truly eclectic atmosphere for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Majestic, historic charm and an innovative menu selection allure fine diners while technicolor excitement and garden patio comfort speak to families and tourists in the park plaza. The Prado patio follows a day at the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Prado dining room precedes an evening show at The Old Globe and a blend of both stands strong in solitude. The menu communicates classic San Diego with a multicultural flair. You must begin with the calamari fries, tossed in a sweet and spicy Korean soy bean chili sauce and Napa cabbage slaw. And we dare you to resist the Adobo braised pork osso buco with sweet potato plantain mash, sautéed white corn, tomato and zucchini, topped with tomatillo-cilantro sauce. The quaint charm of this large Cohn restaurant will astound your senses as the menu keeps you yearning for more.


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Prado Chef Represents San Diego at Super Bowl
Prado Chef Represents San Diego at Super Bowl

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

Chef Jonathan Hale of the Prado at Balboa Park is headed to the Super Bowl! No, the San Diego chef hasn’t picked up any linebacker talen...more

Halloween Night Parties
Halloween Night Parties

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

Dress up and head downtown for these Halloween night parties. Our top picks include HalloWeird at Stingaree with 100% of proceeds benefi...more

Halloween Party Guide
Halloween Party Guide

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

San Diego party people, it’s officially time to start planning for Halloween. A few hot Halloween parties on our radar this year range f...more

Titanic Centennial First Class Dinner
Titanic Centennial First Class Dinner

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

The Prado introduces a Titanic Centennial First Class Dinner, providing a replica of the evening prior to the sinking of the mega-ship. ...more

Halloween Ball Invades The Prado
Halloween Ball Invades The Prado

Category:San Diego Entertainment Blog

Halloween Ball at The Prado has been knocking spooky festivities out of the park for the past seven years, and is back again on October ...more

The Time Warp Video Contest for Rocky Horror Party Pack
The Time Warp Video Contest for Rocky Horror Party Pack

Category:Arts and Theater

Want to win a party-pack of 4 tickets to see The Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe Theatre and dinner for 4 at The Prado Restaurant? Ou...more

Art and Cuisine Collide at Balboa Park
Art and Cuisine Collide at Balboa Park

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

The Prado at Balboa Park invites those with refinement on the mind to partake in their dinner and art series, set on Thursday evenings n...more

Ultimate Guide to 2010 San Diego Halloween Parties
Ultimate Guide to 2010 San Diego Halloween Parties

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

From the revered annual Halloween Ball at the Prado and Halloween at the W Hotel hosted by those crazy Fortune boys, to a Nightmare on H...more

Annual Harvest Festival Returns to Balboa Park
Annual Harvest Festival Returns to Balboa Park

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

From 5-9pm guests will embark on an adventure through the rich flavors of autumn, set in the picturesque Balboa Parkamongst the warm col...more

Halloween Ball at The Prado with DJhere
Halloween Ball at The Prado with DJhere

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

Coming from someone who has partied with DJhere on Halloween for a ridiculous number of consecutive years, please trust me when I tell y...more

San Diego New Year's Eve Parties: DJHere Productions and Fieldtrip Entertainment Prado Party
San Diego New Year's Eve Parties: DJHere Productions and Fieldtrip Entertainment Prado Party

Group:Party Scene

Indie socialites, trend-setters, and rockers normally found in North Park dive bars and off the beaten track will find solace in DJHere ...more

SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY MEETING
SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY MEETING

When: Tuesday,06/11/2013 Where: Casa Del Prado, room 101 Balboa Park

Description: San Diego Geranium Society meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park. Start time is at 7 pm. ...

Summer Orchid Show and Sale
Summer Orchid Show and Sale

When: Saturday,07/20/2013 Where: Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado, room 101 Balboa Park

Description: San Diego County Orchid society presents “The Summer Orchid Show & Sale” Our Summer Show will be held Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21, ...

12 Reviews of The Prado:

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Added 06/04/08 If you haven't eaten at the Prado in San Diego you're missing out!

I went out to for dinner at The Prado in San Diego the other night with my family and it was to die for! The server was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. She made us feel very welcomed too. The menu had a lot of variety, even my picky and particular sister loved her salmon. The swordfish I had melted in my mouth. The Prado is in Balboa Park so the area was beautiful. The menu was expensive, so I won't be going back on a weekly basis, but I would if I could!

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Added 02/06/08 Dinner and a show at the Prado

We did the whole dining at the Prado and watching a show at the Old Globe thing and had an unforgettable time. Dinner and a movie to the extreme. I'm not usually into fine dining but this is definitely the best experience I've had at that type of restaurant.

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Added 01/27/08 The Prado in Balboa Park

My boyfriend took me here and this is a fabulous restaurant for a perfect romantic date....the calamari is amazing and the grilled hawaiian ono is a must try! The chocolate souffle is to die for!

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Added 01/24/08 the prado

My family and I end up going here all the time when we can't make a decision on where to eat. We always have a great time here. The menu hasn't changed in years but it's still the best. The ahi with an edamame salad has been my favorite ever since who knows when! It get s a little crowded in here on weekends, but that goes for any other popular restaurant in San Diego. So it's smart to make reservations ahead of time.

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Added 01/24/08 the prado

My family and I end up going here all the time when we can't make a decision on where to eat. We always have a great time here. The menu hasn't changed in years but it's still the best. The ahi with an edamame salad has been my favorite ever since who knows when! It get s a little crowded in here on weekends, but that goes for any other popular restaurant in San Diego. So it's smart to make reservations ahead of time.

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Added 01/21/08 The Prado in Hillcrest

The Prado is one of the finest restaurant in San Diego. Quite expensive but it's worth it. The food is dleicious and the interior is just a hit. I'd recommend this place for a romantic candle light dinner.

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Added 01/17/08 The Prado is the finest restaurant in San Diego county

The grilled calamari is excellent, a perfect mix of flavors from around the globe. Top it with the earth and sea, a strip steak with lobster white truffle mac and cheese and you will find yourself in heaven. The wifey had the braised beef ribs with an espresso reduction and again, it was excellent. Try the side of plantain-sweet potato mash for the perfect sweet side dish. Also, the location is superb, a great place to stop before a night at the Old Globe.

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Added 01/16/08 The Prado in Balboa Park

I absolutely loved this restaurant! They have great service and the calamari is to die for! The menu offers a wide array of food and it is absolutely delicious!

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Added 10/25/07 bravo prado

I love fine dining and the Prado has perfected the art to a tee. I was especially impressed with the service....the best i have ever had. Our waiter gave us detailed descriptions and gladly anwsered any of our questions. worth the price.

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Added 09/01/07 PRADO: THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH FOR HAPPY HOUR

With great prices, a great wine list, and great appetizers, the Prado is the perfect place for an afternoon nosh. It also serves as the perfect prelude to a night at the Globe or Summer Concert in Balboa Park. Half off appetizers are a great endings to a perfect day! The special events team at The Prado are so amazing and transform the ballroom in to a magnificent venue for a wedding, prom, or celebration. Truly a San Diego landmark!

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Added 08/30/07 The Prado in Balboa Park

Wonderful cuisine in a wonderful location! I recommend eating on the patio under the white lights. The service here was unmatchable. The food was delicious and unique. The menu offered choices from all over the world.

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Added 08/24/07 Oh The Prado- I can still taste the calamari

I don't eat at The Prado in Balboa Park too often. Let's face it--eating this well gets expensive. But, I do respect The Prado as one of the finest restaurants in San Diego, and I will always recommend it. On that note--the calamari? Outstanding. Who knew what chili sauce could do.

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