The Prado at Balboa Park

Just minutes from downtown San Diego, the convention center, and Mission Valley. The Prado at Balboa Park is located in one of the parks most beautiful buildings.
Under chef Jonathon Hale's creative direction the Prado Restaurant has won honors as San Diego's Best New Restaurant, has been named one of America's top 10 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine, received the coveted "four star" award by...

A stones throw from the Old Globe, the Prado enjoys a regular pre-theatre crowd.

Happening bar scene during happy hour often continues into the evening on weekends.

A beautiful setting, and delicious menu

Why break the mood? After a day (or evening) spent taking in the latest art exhibit and strolling the grounds of Balboa Park, comparable food is in order. The Prado, tucked into the rebuilt House of Hospitality, hits the spot with its cozy ambience and eclectic menu. We like to start with the trio of skewers (beef, chicken and shrimp) served with assorted sauces and Asian slaw, or the hamachi...

The Scene
A mosaic fountain dribbles in the courtyard entrance to this model of Spanish architecture in Balboa Park's House of Hospitality. Inside, a bright, tiled ceiling hangs over the...

The Prado at Balboa Park is a National Historic Landmark which was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. In 2000, The House of Hospitality reopened after a complete reconstruction and modernization. The 3-year renovation restored the building’s architecture, artwork, sculptures, alcoves, gardens and fountains. Every effort was made to historically renovate the House of...

Just minutes from downtown San Diego, the convention center, and Mission Valley. The Prado at Balboa Park is located in one of the parks most beautiful buildings. Under chef Jonathon Hale's creative direction the Prado Restaurant has won honors as San Diego's Best New Restaurant, has been named one of America's top 10 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine, received the coveted "four star" award by...