The Prado, located in the House of Hospitality has been a favorite location for generations of San Diegans since 1935. Centrally located near Downtown San Diego, we feature our Fountain courtyard, elegant banquet rooms, enchanting terraces and beautiful views of Balboa Park.
While your guests visit The Prado, they can enjoy the beautiful architecture that surrounds us as they stroll by the Botanical Gardens and reflection ponds. We offer more than just a venue for your event. Our clients enjoy the Museums, Gardens, and the rich history of San Diego all of which make The Prado what it is today. Perhaps you may want to visit a museum and have dinner with us, or plan a pre theater or post theater event. We are happy to plan/design any type of event you want. The Prado at Balboa Park offers everything you would like.
Set in the rich landscape and finely manicured gardens, The Prado Restaurant is located at the historic House of Hospitality in the center of San Diego's famous Balboa Park. Rarely does a restaurant offer this type of unparalleled ambiance complimented by award-winning cuisine and world class service. The 400 seat restaurant consists of two dining rooms, an outdoor terrace and a cocktail lounge with its own outdoor patio. The décor consists of eye catching eclectic furnishings and a restored hand-stenciled ceiling with open beams and beautiful blown glass.
Specializing in California cuisine, The Prado's Executive Chef presents a fusion of regional signature specialties with traditional favorites that will delight all palates. Enjoy favorites such as the Prado Paella which includes fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chicken and chorizo, simmered in a lobster-saffron broth and the Prado Pressed Arugula Salad. The Prado's signature house-made Sangria compliments all menu items such as the popular Kobe Beef Sushi Roll and the mouth watering Spicy Calamari Fries.
The Prado offers more than 22,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space with catering capabilities for groups of 20 to 20,000 Guests throughout the park. From weddings, incentive programs, award dinners, fundraisers, theme parties and meetings, The Prado can accommodate all of the modern conveniences to ensure success.
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4339
Info@pradobalboa.com
Lunch - Monday-Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday-Saturday Lounge specials from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner - Tuesday-Sunday: 4:30 PM-closing
Closed Monday Night for Dinner
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