Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Balboa Park, San Diego

Chris M. • December 22, 2019The best craft beer in San Diego. All the styles. Dog and kid friendly. Patient and friendly staff.

Eddie P. • May 8, 2018Grab a beer and head over into the sculpture garden. They had some live music going on on our visit.

CJ G. • May 22, 2014Great architectural design, great service. Try the rib eye with truffle mac & cheese, arugula salad and finish off with the tres leches.

Jon B. • June 30, 2011Get the mochi ice cream! Cheap and sweet, it's a perfect mid day snack while strolling through the park. Strawberry is best! (Or get 2, they have a nice selection of bomb flavors!)

Conor S. • January 18, 2012Best coffee in SD!

Em A. • July 13, 2013Best view is outside on the patio. Cheap breakfast great view. Can't go wrong. Oh! Cash only here so come prepared.

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!!!!!

Jennifer B. • April 21, 2013My kids hated the Mac and cheese. It is very cool and beautiful on the outside deck. Fish sandwich and salads were 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.

Dawn T. • August 11, 2011Alberts is the best restaurant. Treehouse is the second best at the zoo. You really are kind of in a treehouse on the back patio.

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.

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

Marvin M. • July 29, 2010The black bean burger is quite tasty! Free acrobatics show in the back.

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.

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

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

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