Restaurants near Balboa Park, San Diego

I'm in North County and if I was closer I'd dine at Artifact more often. Having dined here several times now in the last couple of years, I often recommend Artifact a place to visit when someone is asking for suggestions. Today's lunch was perfect and leisurely. We sat down at our table after the Perfume Class at the Mingei, and ordered martinis, shared plates (order the tofu entree!) and dessert (the coffee tasted good but the cream curdled). Service is always friendly throughout our 2.5 hr "therapy" seating!

We had SO MUCH fun at InsideOUT. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Usually at a speciality event spaces, you feel like the staff wants you out and is just trying to constantly turn tables. But at InsideOUT, they really wanted you to enjoy your time and make the most of the experience. Food and drinks were delicious and festive. 10/10!

absolutely AMAZING experience. probably one of the best restaurants i’ve been in a while. from the little note on the menu for my best friends 30th birthday to the view to the friendly staff. everything was phenomenal. we had one of the best tables which I had requested a table with a good view for birthday girl and they did not disappoint!! the food was absolutely delicious. an acquaintance had said it was mediocre but they lied!!! we had the garlic bread, meatballs, vodka pasta, pepperoni pizza, and verde di tartufo (my favorite). best garlic bread i’ve ever had. meatballs were delicious. pizza was very good. vodka sauce was some of my favorite i’ve had. and the verde di tartufo was an unexpected favorite. the mushroom sauce is soooo good. all around an amazing, delicious experience. the cocktails were very good too - not a drinker but my friends were throwing them back / raving about them. will hopefully be back some day!!

From the moment you exit the elevator into Mister A’s your evening transforms from reality into an absolute dream! The staff, food and view is like no other in San Diego!!! It’s the jewel or our city and should be enjoyed by all who live here and all who visit San Diego! There is no better place to enjoy a special evening in Southern California than Mister A’s. Five stars all day long ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love The Prado at Balboa Park and have been a frequent diner there for many years. It never disappoints and Thanksgiving Day was no exception. We arrived and were immediately greeted and sat on the patio. I requested the patio. There were several diners but it wasn't busy, yet. We were brought water and our server Kara came over and took our beverage order and let us know about the new cocktails and the pre-fixe menu. She helped us make adjustments with what we ordered. Our first course, the beet salad, came out and we were able to eat and chat and enjoy each bit before our entrees came out. Mom and I had the traditional turkey meal and friend had the prime rib. We all tucked right into our meals and they were all so good. There was plenty of food and there was no way we could finish our delicious meals. Dessert was also packed up to go with our leftovers. More families had come in to dine and the energy on the patio was great. We sat and had another cocktail and had wonderful, relaxing Thanksgiving Day.