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| An admission to the San Diego Zoo is required to drop into Albert’s Restaurant, but for a taste of fine dining and a welcome break after trekking thought the finest urban zoo on the planet—Albert’s is well worth the visit. |
BALBOA PARK EATS
GUEST BLOG—By Kajal Singh, staff writer BalboaPark.org--Whether you are
looking for a nice sit-down meal, quick cupcake, or a cute outdoor café, the
eateries at Balboa Park have you covered. But since there are so many delicious
eateries in Balboa Park, it is often difficult to know exactly where to go! So
here is a handy layout of some of the restaurants in Balboa Park fitting for
any mood or taste preference.
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| Dining at Albert's in the Lake Forest section of the San Diego Zoo is a delicious surprise. |
Albert’s Restaurant at the Zoo, offers sit down fine cuisine in the heart of the
Lake Forest section of the finest urban zoo in the world. Zoo admission is required but if you want to
dine rather than snack while at the zoo then Albert’s is the best.
The Prado
at Balboa Park is an unforgettable experience. The cuisine includes a diverse
array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, visionary entrées, and alcoholic
beverages. The Prado is open for lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am to 3pm and
Saturday-Sunday from 11am to 3pm. The Prado is also open for dinner
Tuesday-Sunday after 5pm. The Prado is located in the middle of Balboa Park
next to the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Babycakes
Balboa Park offers a healthier side of Babycakes’ typically decadent cuisine.
If you still in the mood for dessert, Babycakes Balboa Park still offers a full
coffee bar and a variety of their famous cupcakes. The café is adjacent to the
Morley Field Dog Park and is dog friendly with plenty of outdoor seating. The
café is open daily from 10am to 3pm and is perfect for lunch or early dinner.
Interested in traditional
Japanese cuisine? Visit the Japanese
Friendship Garden’s Tea Pavilion for traditional Japanese tea, sushi,
noodles, rice bowls, miso soup, and other salads & snacks. Visitors can
enjoy their dishes from inside the Tea Pavilion or from the outdoor deck
overlooking the beautiful garden. The Tea Pavilion is open on Monday from
10:30am-3pm and Tuesday-Sunday from 10:30-4pm.
The Sculpture Court Cafe offers a casual yet elegant experience amongst
a beautiful outdoor sanctuary featuring famous sculptures. The café uses the
freshest organic ingredients made with an Italian flare. The café is open daily
from 11am-3pm and is located next to The San Diego Museum of Art.
YOUR BALBOA PARK INFORMATION SOURCE:
For an excellent
website about current Balboa Park comings and goings go to BalboaPark.org at
the following link: http://www.balboapark.org/
For more of a sports bar
atmosphere? The Home Plate Bar &
Grill is open daily from 10am-4pm. The restaurant is located in the San
Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum and the indoor dining area includes
spacious booths with surrounding flat screen TVs. My personal favorite is the
black bean fiesta wrap and their delicious veggie burgers! Below are some of
the familiar faces you might see if you visit The Home Plate Bar & Grill.
If you are visiting the San
Diego Air & Space Museum be sure to stop by the new Flight Path Grill. The menu includes daily specials, pizza, and a
variety of sandwiches. Enjoy your meal at a picnic table or covered cabana.
During the summer, Flight Path Grill is open daily from 11am- 4pm.
Other eateries at Balboa
Park include: the Village Grill near Spanish Village, Dinosaur Café at the San
Diego Natural History Museum, Galileo’s Café at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center,
and a variety of snack carts scattered throughout Balboa Park.
Hungry for more on
restaurants in Balboa Park? Explore the restaurants section of Balboapark.org
for more information about places to eat around Balboa Park.
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