Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balboa Park, San Diego

Deborah C. • October 30, 2014It's a great casual place to go. They have a full bar and some good craft cocktails. You can even take your food and drinks out to the grass and sit on a blanket.

Erin F. • August 27, 2010Surprisingly kid-friendly for lunch. Ditto on calamari, mahi tacos and sangria! One of best restaurants in SD

Desirae • January 30, 201345 teas to choose from and veg options at reasonable places makes The tea pavilion one of the best places in the park to visit for a bite.

Jon C. • November 2, 2019Actually got the mango smoothie, good and well priced!

Boyd M. • September 13, 2015The omelette Is good, and the view is great. Classic San Diego view if park and downtown off in the distance. Friendly service and nice folks.

Brianna L. • March 12, 2013The frozen mojitos are amazing!

Telly D. • May 19, 2012ALWAYS put avocado on your sandwich or salad! yummy!!!!!

eric b. • October 17, 2021Ok beer selection but the food is really lacking. Go early to get a table in the shade.

Jill M. • August 22, 2017In and outdoor seating away from the crowds. Beautiful waterfall. Food flavor and variety quite good.

Lisa O. • August 3, 2011The chicken parmesan is great!

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Unremarkable snack stand. Pretzels and ice cream, etc.

Joe C. • July 6, 2019Sandwiches are solid value. Facility is clean and efficient. Indoor/ outdoor seating.

eric b. • February 27, 2022Gets crowded right when wipe I get and service is slow. Keep walking and go the Zoo Brew further in as it’s empty.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Try our Black Bean Veggie Burger, it's surprisingly tasty! If you're a carnivore you can't go wrong with our other options.

Ken W. • November 29, 2015Disappointed with the coffee after noticing the high ratings here. At least the kids had fun playing on the "Nikigator" outside in front.

Dezzie H. • January 8, 2012They have great coffe here. Its organic from Peru. Yummy!

Bobby C. • August 17, 2013Mozzy stix come in only 4 and the beers are like 10 oz but its actually decent mozzy stix

Miriam G. • August 13, 2014Some of the better park food. Ask for the rice on the side and you get slightly more.

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Offering fresh California Cuisine, Sabertooth Grill at Elephant Odyssey features ingredients from local farms and an environmentally sensitive way to support our community.

Kevin O. • February 6, 2012U can't beat 74. Big Asss Ice Tea ( unsweetend of course)......

San Diego Zoo • May 20, 2011Part of the Spanish-American ambiance of the Zoo’s Front Street, Front Street Café offers a variety of Mexican and American entrées.