Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balboa Park, San Diego

sara mae p. • February 10, 2023food & drinks were fresh & delicious. definitely recommend stopping here for an easy lunch or dinner option while visiting balboa.

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

Jan • October 29, 2011Veggie sandwich is the best! Grilled Japanese eggplant, yuuuum. :)

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

Ron J. • August 15, 2016Breakfast all day and it's up there with anyplace in town son...you you some flapjacks! 🤘🏽

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

eric b. • February 27, 2022Go early and get the grab and go pizza so you don’t have to wait. Nice to sit up high and outdoors. Expensive for zoo food.

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.

Jordana U. • February 20, 2012The Safari its a good place for you enjoy with your friends and family ..

Hao L. • August 3, 2023They don’t specialty listed on the menu any more, but they do have it if you ask. Tiger coffee is the hazelnut one, and orangutan is the peach one.

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

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