Restaurants near San Diego Zoo

Delicious meals, an oasis in the middle of the zoo to eat and relax. NO HIDDEN FEES!!

Food was fun, creative and delicious. From the small plates and appetizers, continuing to the large plates and daily features it was easy to build a meal that seamlessly flowed together. We went with a seafood theme on our choices. Starting with the oysters, and then their take on the very en vogue jalapeño and tuna in ponzu sauce dish (which was fantastic) and finishing with the spaghetti Nero with scallops and red crab (a daily feature) that was light (for a pasta dish, which is impressive), crisp and beyond flavorful! Also, a must have is the house made sourdough loaf, if it’s available. So crisp and crunchy on the outside (the way bread should be) but spongy and moist and perfectly balanced contrast in texture on the inside. Pro Tip, save some of the bread to dip into ANY sauce your entree comes with, you won’t regret it. Kevin was our server for the evening and made the night that much better. He was professional, knowledgeable, made solid recommendations and was easy to relate to. He Built a conversation and rapport with us. A skill that has been truly lost in modern restaurants, where the food art and reputation of the establishment is assumed to be all you need to enjoy your time there. He made us feel welcome and was a nice addition to the evening. Juniper and Ivy is a must try, we will be back!

We had a great dinner at Inside Out. The service was really great and the food was fantastic. We have been many times before and have always had good experiences. But somehow it feels like the restaurant has really stepped it up. We will be back very soon.

Highly recommended. If you've never been here, it is one of the most beautiful restaurants in San Diego and doesn't need a view of the city or water. On top of that, the food is fantastic. We had the chef's cut (hanger) steak along with the beef short ribs and salmon. Both dishes were incredible. We finished the evening with the tres leches cake and coffee. Amazing! The only thing better than the food and ambiance was the service provided by Mehdi. He made spot on dinner and dessert recommendations for us. He was fantastic and truly an asset to the Prado. I will be back, even if it is just for dessert and/or cocktails. Oh, also dog friendly on the front patio, which tonight provided awesome music from the wedding nearby.

Everything was absolutely wonderful. Starting with a special request and the server’s excellent vibe and knowledge of the food and her craft. The chefs must have their stuff down because every dish was perfectly executed and came out right on time. Table of 6 for a birthday and all dreamed of the food for days to come.