Restaurants near Balboa Park, San Diego

Amazing, out waiter was super nice very nice bday

I love the unusual items on Artifacts menu. My son and I have eaten there twice and plan to go back soon. The dishes have been combined with foods that are unusual, delicious and interesting. The drinks are excellent. The wait staff is superb, helpful, fast but quiet and cheerful, not obtrusive at all. The decor is splendid. It is modern, but warm. Very chic. And the Mingei gift shop across the hall is a wonderful place to browse and sometimes buy.

Went to celebrate my birthday with family and friends, the restaurant exceeded my expectations!! We had a 9pm reservation and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We were greeted by the host who immediately sat us once the table was ready, although the kitchen was closing soon our food was hot and fresh and the drinks were amazing!!! We had the best expresso martinis in San Diego. We will be back!

We will say that we very impressed with the service and food C-Level - Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining. We decided to dine outdoor by the bay. The views of the bay from the restaurant was definitely great and watching the sailboats was definitely relaxing. Our server was definitely great and so were the other staff members. They were all very friendly, professional, attentive, and informative. Our server, Avery, was very welcoming and her enthusiasm and friendliness definitely made our dinner memorable and fun. She was great and even served Chuck a cake that said Congratulations. Thank you Avery for a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. Everything from our appetizers, main dishes, and desserts were wonderful and cooked and seasoned perfectly. We definitely will back to try more if thier dishes. This restaurant is definitely one to try. From the beautiful views, to the wonderful staff, and the delicious food, we definitely will return. 1.cedar plank salmon squid ink linguini, chipotle mojo sauce, cotija cheese, cucumber salsa, dill moletta, chili glaze. 2.sterling angus ny strip 12 oz. served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace. 3. Crispy Calamari with vietnamese dipping sauce 4. Crispy Artichoke Fritters with parmesan, lemon-caper aioli 5. Retro Island Prime Mud Pie Mountains of coffee ice cream over a chocolate ganache, homemade fudge 6. Strawberry Short Cake

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at The Prado, and once again, it did not disappoint! The food was exceptional, with flavors that left us both delighted and wanting more. The selection of wines by the glass was fantastic, offering something for every taste. Michael, our server, went above and beyond to make our day special—his knowledge, attentiveness, and humor truly elevated the experience. The timing of each course was impeccable, allowing us to savor every bite without feeling rushed. To top it all off, we were surprised with a delicious dessert and a personalized card from the staff—such a thoughtful touch that made our evening even more memorable. Thank you, Prado, for consistently delivering exceptional service and unforgettable meals. We’ve been here many times and can’t wait to return!