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.

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

Florencia D. • November 3, 2011The tripe chocolate threat was amazing!! So was the salmon and ribs!

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!

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!!!!!

Megan F. • December 28, 2014Sea bass was excellent! Get it as a sandwich for the beer battered fries!

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, 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.

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.

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

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.

Flor L. • December 18, 2011Had the best Cafe Americano w/a shot of hazelnut... Delish!

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

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