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The Prado at Balboa Park

1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101

Venue Details

BrandIndependent Restaurants
Built-
Restaurant price range-
Total meeting space13,174 sq. ft.
Seating capacity380
Standing capacity2,500
Venue typeRestaurant

Restaurant Overview

Executive chef Jonathan Hale
Cuisines
  • American
Dress codeCasual

Hours of Operation

  • Tuesday - Thursday11:30am-10:00pm
  • Friday11:30am-11:00pm
  • Saturday11:00am-11:00pm
  • Sunday11:00am-3:00pm

Amenities

Facilities
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
13,174 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,600 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,800 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,500
Seating capacity
380
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Grand Ballroom
5,500 sq. ft.
76 x 77 sq. ft.
22 ft.
500
380
500
320
200
Fountain Courtyard
1 sq. ft.
-
-
300
-
300
--
Loggia
1,600 sq. ft.
32 x 50 sq. ft.
14 ft.
140
100
140
90
60
Loggia S. Terrace
592 sq. ft.
16 x 37 sq. ft.
-
40
-
40
--
Loggia N. Terrace
640 sq. ft.
16 x 40 sq. ft.
-
40
-
40
--
Alhambra
1,042 sq. ft.
22 x 47 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
80
120
80
56
Alhambra Terrace
594 sq. ft.
10 x 63 sq. ft.
-
60
-
60
--
Garden Terrace
3,800 sq. ft.
95 x 40 sq. ft.
-
320
120
250
320
-
Sala Del Rey (Private)
1 sq. ft.
-
-
28
28
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 3.8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tue-Sun : 5pm Lunch (Mon-Fri): 11:30am-3pm Lunch (Sat-Sun): 11am-3pm Closed Monday Nights

The Prado at Balboa Park Frequently Asked Questions

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