The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, San Diego CA 92101The minute you step into The Prado you know you’ve entered into a world like no other. Located in the historic House of Hospitality in Balboa Park, the restaurant offers four main dining areas. Each has its own distinctive décor and ambiance: the Terrace features outdoor seating, the Courtyard room overlooks the courtyard and fountain, the Solarium overlooks the Terrace and features skylights, and the Lounge serves up two happy hours with several signature drinks. The California cuisine is expertly prepared, and includes Pan Roasted Sea Bass with cauliflower and truffle puree and Braised Beef Boneless Shortrib with Point Reyes blue cheese foam.
A Pampering Meal at the Prado
Review by TableAgent
Our scenic walk to the Prado is our first indication that we are in for an extraordinary evening. We meander through Balboa Park, passing illuminated historic monuments, lush landscapes, and romantic Spanish Colonial colonnades before arriving at our destination. It is a uniquely picturesque commencement to our dining experience: instead of pushing through throngs of people on streets crowded with competing restaurants, we are immersed in the tranquil indolence of the park after dark, sharing the wide open walkways with only a handful of evening strollers.
The dreamy ambiance is heightened by the Prado’s courtyard, which transports us to a re-imagined hacienda infused with the timeless, magical nostalgia of a Marquez novel. The trickling water from the fountain mingles with the distant chatter from the restaurant, bouncing off stuccoed walls and echoing through arched walkways. The restaurant peeks coquettishly from behind a screen of palm fronds, intensifying the sense of drama and intrigue that has been building during our slow approach. We willingly succumb to the beckoning glow of the restaurant, and enter Prado’s luscious epicurean dreamscape.
The Prado, we learn, is a multiple-roomed labyrinthine shrine dedicated to the fine arts of feasting and revelry. The restaurant has a unique mixture of private rooms, large-scale banquet facilities, and dining rooms suiting a variety of occasions and dining fantasies. The elegant banquet hall, seating 350 to 500 guests, captures the debonair style of a bygone era with its twenty-foot high hand-stenciled ceiling. Upstairs, the Loggia and El Hambra rooms, seating approximately 80 and 60 guests respectively, are slightly more intimate banquet areas, each with their own balconies and distinctive views. The main restaurant offers a variety of seating areas, including the stylish Lounge, where twice daily happy hours Tuesday through Friday make for a decidedly jubilant atmosphere. With four kitchens, an extensive underground network of catering facilities, and a highly skilled culinary team, the Prado is a well-oiled gastronomic machine.
We are led past the lively Lounge into the Courtyard Room. As we approach our table, I catch glimpses of the other seating areas through windows and doorways: the Solarium, which shares a windowed wall with the Courtyard Room, promises sun-soaked meals and lazy weekends through its wide windows with outdoor views, while the Terrace’s multi-tiered seating area near the verdant Café del Rey Moro gardens offers glimpses of the Downtown skyline through eucalyptus trees and views of the canyon below. In contrast, the Courtyard Room has more of a domestic feel, albeit with luxurious and historic overtones. Large, round tables offer a family dinner feel, while smaller, more traditional tables and cozy banquettes offer intimate atmospheres. My eyes dart around the space, attracted by various unique accents: hand-painted beams salvaged from the original 1915 building, whimsical blown glass sculptures, and baroque mirrors impart a distinctive artistry and Old World aesthetic to the space. Wrought iron lanterns and candles cast a soft glow over the dining crowd, amplifying the warm-hued décor with a faint radiance. We are seated next to the window overlooking the very courtyard that greeted us on arrival, and for which the Courtyard Room gets its name, providing voyeuristic peeks into the world beyond our cozy yet lavish niche. Still overcome by the visual smorgasbord surrounding us, we attempt to focus our attention on the culinary feast to come.
True to its name, the Study in Beets, resembles a painter’s study in Abstract Expressionism. Three large beet discs are aligned in gradations of color across a long rectangular dish, their rich jewel colors standing out against the stark white of the plate. A smaller section of a marinated beet is placed precisely on top of each larger disc, while generous chunks of soft goat cheese and dark-colored balsamic vinegar zigzags disrupt the careful order of the composition and infuse a rhythmic energy into the presentation. A smallish bundle of frisee is placed to the far right of the plate, presenting a light and airy component that is both a visual and flavor counterpoint to the rest of the study. Upon tasting the dish, the title Study in Beets is given new meaning, as the particularities of each beet are juxtaposed and compared on the palate. The earthy sweetness of the beets is punctuated by the acidic balsamic and the slightly sour goat cheese, while the frisee undercuts the puckering pungency of the dish. It is a pleasing beginning to our meal: an expression of the simple satisfaction of quality ingredients.
I am astounded by the size of the Prado Oysters Rockefeller when it arrives at the table. A panko-crusted oyster nearly the size of a salad plate unfurls like a fan from its deep-set dish. A sautéed medley of watercress, corn, pancetta, and parmesan cheese adds a colorful accent to the plate. The dish is as much an exploration in texture as it is in the subtleties of flavor: the crispy panko exterior is juxtaposed against the silkiness of the oyster, a textural interplay that is reflected in the sautéed vegetables, as whole corn kernels and crispy pancetta add crunch to the near-pureed texture of the watercress. It is as well balanced in flavor as it is in texture: the salty, slightly bitter flavor of the oyster is picked up by the salty parmesan and bitter watercress. The layered nuances of this dish leave my palate intrigued, an excellent starter for the culinary expedition that is to follow.
The Pan Roasted Sea Bass arrives floating on a “raft” of garlic potato mash and rapini within a sea of creamy white cauliflower and truffle puree. The rather minimalist presentation belies the complexity of its flavors. Leaning over the dish, my nose immediately detects the slightly musky aromas of the white truffle, which mixes with the faint charred smell of the roasted fish to impart a distinctly wintry sensibility to the dish. Despite this initial headiness, these potent flavors are treated with an expert hand, carefully maintaining the delicate, quieter flavors of the fish, and gingerly layering the more nuanced and potent tastes to create a dish that balances pungency and subtlety in a pleasing and unexpected marriage.
As soon as the Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib is placed before us , the air is filled with the rich scents of red wine, blue cheese, and beef. The vibrant red of the wine reduction blends with the cool white of the blue cheese foam pooling around the dark slab of beef, making for a visually arresting presentation. Off to one side, a mound of creamy potato mash supports two towering green asparagus spires. The Prado kitchen, again, has infused nuance into simple flavor combinations: by transforming the Point Reyes blue cheese into a foam, it manages to make a rather heavy, rich cheese very light and ethereal, while still maintaining the integrity of its pungent flavor. The red wine reduction, like an exquisite wine pairing, complements the short rib’s meatiness with a delightful full-bodied flavor, intensifying the comforting, wintry satisfaction of the dish.
Continuing in the decadent vain that has characterized the rest of our Prado experience, the Apple Tart “Jewel Box” and the Belgian Chocolate Othello arrive together. True to its name, the Apple Tart resembles a treasure chest, its buttery shortbread walls and caramelized apple interior hinting at its flavorful riches that, upon first bite, transform homey apple pie flavors into a light and subtle dessert. The Belgian Chocolate Othello, on the other hand, is anything but light. Its tower of hazelnut and chocolate mousses is a study in rapturous sweet tooth indulgence. Our spoons sink in to its silky layers and excavate hidden treasures: brandied cherries, whose alcoholic sweetness add new levels of opulence to this sophisticated dessert. Crowned by a chocolate-dipped cherry that playfully references an ice cream sundae, the Belgian Chocolate Othello is a dramatically gluttonous crescendo to our gastronomic festivities. Satiated beyond capacity, we leave behind the Prado’s delicious pampering and look forward to our slow, restorative walk through the park back to the car.
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Reservations
Booking Notes:
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Business Info
- Address: 1549 El Prado, San Diego CA 92101
- Cross Street: Plaza De Panama
- Location: Downtown | Balboa Park
- Cuisine: California | Fusion | Steak |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Public Lot | Valet Parking |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club |
- Corkage Fee: 15.00 | Per 750ml bottle.
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Staff:
Jonathan Hale
| Executive Chef
- Website: https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado
- Phone: (619) 557-9441
- Features: Full Bar, Late Dining, Catering Services, Famous Chef, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Prix Fixe Menu, Tasting Menu, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Valet Parking, Happy Hours, Lounge / Bar,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Happy Hours - Courtyard Room (inside) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Lunch - Courtyard Room (inside) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner - Courtyard Room (inside) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Deals & Special Offers
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- Deal: Buy a $100 Gift Card for only $79.99.
- Valid:Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2099
- Days Available: Daily
- Time Available: 12:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
- Rules: Get two $50 gift cards ($100 total) for only $79.99. This exclusive offer is only available online through our website while supply lasts. Only a limited number of gift cards are available at this price. No rain-checks.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- Is outdoor seating available?
- Yes. The Terrace features outdoor dining and the Courtyard room overlooks the outdoor courtyard and fountain. The Solarium features skylights, while the Lounge boasts a happy hour menu.
- Is this restaurant open for lunch?
- Yes, the Prado is open for lunch every day, from 11:30am to 3pm on weekdays, and from 11am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- Do you have live entertainment?
- Yes, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 8pm in the lounge.
- Do you need reservations for lunch on weekends?
- We only take reservations on Saturday and Sunday lunch for groups of 5 or more. Reservations less than 5 are more than welcome to just walk into the restaurant.
- Are dogs allowed on the patio?
- Dogs are welcome only on our front patio.
- Is Prado part of the Cohn Restaurant Group?
- Yes.
- How far is Prado from the San Diego Zoo?
- Both Prado and the Zoo are in Balboa Park. It’s about a mile distance and about a 20 minute walk through the park.
- Do you have a lounge area?
- Yes, The Prado has 3 lounge areas. The front outdoor patio, the indoor lounge, and the back terrace lounge area.
- Can we bring a bottle of wine and what is the corkage fee? Thank you for your help. Vicky
- Yes, the corkage fee is $15.00 per bottle.
- Do you have a smoking section?
- No. Smoking is prohibited in California.
Menus
Lunch
First Taste
- Vegetarian Black Bean Soup 5.95
- Chiles & spices, red onions, cumin sour cream, lime
- El Prado Tortilla Soup 5.95
- Grilled chicken, cilantro, cotija cheese
- Spicy Calamari Fries 13.50
- Korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw
- Whole Grain Mustard Steamed Mussels 13.95
- white wine & herb broth
- Blue Crab, Shrimp & Cod Prado Sea Cake 13.50
- julienne apple-jicama slaw, sambal remoulade, piquillo aioli
- Prado Shrimp Cocktail 13.50
- cucumber, avocado, jicama salad & sangria cocktail sauce
- Seared American Kobe Beef Sushi Roll 13.95
- asparagus, wasabi cream, tobiko aioli, ponzu dipping sauce
- Trio of Grilled Skewers 13.50
- steak with chipotle honey, chicken breast with cashew curry, shrimp with mango ginger sauce, asian slaw
- Cilantro Rock Shrimp Chili Relleno 13.95
- green tortilla crust, rock shrimp, monterey jack, chevre, guaillijo sauce, avocado, watercress
Prado Specialty Salads
- Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad 14.95
- Napa cabbage, julienne carrots, snow peas, sliced mango, wontons, sesame-mustard vinaigrette
- Shrimp or Chicken Cobb 15.95
- Applewood smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, avocado, roma tomato, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, herb ranch dressing
- Market Salad 14.95
- Organic baby field greens, baby beets, tomato, avocado, roasted white corn, green beans, cracked coriander vinaigrette
Farm Greens
- Prado Caesar 9.95
- Fresh romaine hearts with herbed croutons, cotija cheese & fire-roasted poblano chile caesar dressing.
- Prado Pressed 9.95
- Arugula, strawberries, candied walnuts, asiago, sherry shallot vinaigrette
- Red & Gold Baby Beet Salad 10.95
- shaved fennel, frisee, sonoma goat cheese, truffle vinaigrette
- Iceberg Lettuce Wedges 8.95
- applewood smoked bacon, tomato, maytag bleu cheese dressing
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad 9.95
- baby arugula, sun dried tomato pesto, sonoma goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
- Chopped Salad 8.95
- sliced almonds, local stone fruit, midnight moon goal cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette
- Organic Baby Leaf Spinach Salad 12.95
- candied walnuts, applewood smoked bacon, maytag blue cheese, truffle vinaigrette
Prado Favorites
- Grilled Steak Tacos 16.95
- chile-lime marinated steak, cabbage slaw, charro beans, spanish rice, chimichurri sauce, flour tortillas
- Chef's Seasonal Risotto 17.95
- please inquire with your server
- Lean Turkey Ziti Bolognese 15.95
- marinara sauce, basil ricotta
- Serano Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Soup 13.95
- serrano ham, local tomatoes, french fries, artisan sourdough, housemade chunky tomato-basil soup
- Grilled Fish Tacos 16.95
- marinated mahi mahi, red cabbage, jicama slaw, mango-jalapeno salsa, mango mustard, corn tortillas
- Prado Paella 21.50
- fresh fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chicken, chorizo, lobster saffron broth
Prado Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken BLT 13.95
- avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tarragon aioli, ciabatta roll
- Crispy Fish BLT 15.95
- tempura, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, arugula, toasted sourdough, lemon caper aioli
- Marinated Skirt Steak Panini 14.95
- fried tomatoes, horseradish cheddar, field greens, chimichurri sauce, house made garlic-shallot roll
- "Deliful" Sandwich 13.95
- roasted bison, pastrami, turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, pickles, whole grain mustard, sprouts, tomatoes, malted brown breadd
- El Prado Reubeno Pastrami 13.95
- cotija cheese, chipotle 1000 island aioli, lime coleslaw, new york rye
- Balsamic Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich 12.95
- red onions, provolone cheese, chimichurri sauce, ciabatta roll
Prado Burgers
- Grilled 8oz Kobe Cheeseburger 16.95
- american kobe beef, onions, chipotle aioli, choice of gorgonzola, monterey jack or cheddar, house made foccacia roll
- Grilled Turkey BLT Cheeseburger 14.95
- shelton farms organic turkey, turkey bacon, local tomatoes, monterey jack, sprouts, grilled jalapenos, house made foccacia roll
- House-ground "Brat" Burger 14.95
- lean pork, vean, ahaheim chili sauerkraut, cambozola cheese, whole grain mustard, sadie rose pretzel bun, curried ketchup
Happy Hour
Only offered during Happy Hour. This is a sample menu only. Prices and availability may be subject to change.
Drinks
- Prado Well Drinks 5.50
- House Margaritas 5.50
- Lounge Chardonnay, Cab Or Merlot 5.50
- Strawberry Margarita 5.50
- New Zealand "BB" Sauvignon Blanc 5.50
- Prado Mule 5.50
- Russian vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
- Corona 4.00
Appetizers
- 5 Spice Pulled Pork Slider 5.00
- Cabbage slaw, ciabatta roll, house-made taro chips
- Crispy Shoestring Potatoes 4.00
- Chopped herbs, roasted garlic aioli
- Beef Skewers 5.00
- chipotle glaze
- Crispy Green Beans 5.00
- Point reyes blue cheese dipping sauce
- Spicy Popcorn Shrimp 5.00
- Korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw
- Flatbread Of The Day 8.00
- please inquire with your server
Dinner
This is a sample menu only. Prices and availability may be subject to change.
First Taste
- Spicy Calamari Fries 13.50
- Korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw
- Whole Grain Mustard Steamed Mussels 13.95
- white wine & herb broth
- Trio Of Grilled Skewers 13.50
- steak with chipotle honey, chicken breast with cashew curry, shrimp with mango ginger sauce, asian slaw
- Cilantro Rock Shrimp Chili Relleno 13.95
- green tortilla trust, rock shrimp, monterey jack, chevre, guaillijo sauce, avocado, watercress
- Housemade Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers 13.95
- sweet chili sauce, asian slaw, pineapple vinaigrette
First Taste Favorites
- Prado Shrimp Cocktail 13.50
- cucumber, avocado, jicama salad & sangria cocktail sauce
- Blue Crab, Shrimp & Cod Prado Sea Cake 13.50
- julienne apple-jicama slaw, sambal remoulade, piquillo aioli
- Seared American Kobe Beef Sushi Roll 13.95
- asparagus, wasabi cream, tobiko aioli, ponzu dipping sauce
Farm Greens
- Prado Caesar 7.95
- romaine hearts, herbed croutons, cotija cheese, poblano chile caesar dressing
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad 10.95
- baby arugula, sun dried tomato pesto, sonoma goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
- Prado Pressed Arugula Salad 9.95
- strawberries, figs, candied walnuts, asiago, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
- Iceberg Lettuce Wedge 8.95
- smoked applewood bacon, tomato, maytag blue cheese dressing
Seasonal Greens
- Red & Gold Baby Beet Salad 10.95
- shaved fennel, frisee, sonoma goat cheese, truffle vinaigrette
- Farmer's Mix Salad 8.95
- sliced almonds, local stone fruit, midnight moon goal cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette
- 5 "p" Salad 10.95
- pears, pumpkin, pecans, pepitas, parmesan reggiano, baby kale, garlic pumpkin vinaigrette
Sea
- Skuna Bay Salmon 25.95
- olive oil poached marble potatoes, green beans, baby arugula & red onion, lemon dill creme faiche
- Lobster Bucatini 24.50
- lobster, shrimp, mussels, lobster broth, shredded kale, brussels, oven roasted tomatoes, roasted fennel, basil, paresean reggiano
- Pan Roasted Seabass 28.95
- corn, pancetta, asparagus, spinach, shaved fennel, preserved lemons, white truffle corn puree
- Prado Paella 25.50
- Fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari, chicken, chorizo, lobster saffron broth
Land
- Rosemary Roasted Jidori Chicken Grits N' Gravy 23.95
- white cheddar stone ground grits, bloomsdale spinach, truffle white gravy
- Chef's Seasonal Risotto 21.95
- please inquire with your server
- Prado Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings 22.95
- bacon, fennel confit, piquillo peppers, preserved lemons, shaved manchego, saffron gravy
- Grilled 16oz Bone-In Ribeye Steak N' Eggs 36.95
- poaehed egg, asparagus, matchstick fries, green peppercorn sauce
- Mustard Crusted Pork Prime Rib 26.95
- boursin & bacon mashed potatoes, mustard sauce, baby kale, ginger honey vinaigrette, local stone fruit
- Five Spice Scented Duck Breast 26.95
- quinoa fried "rice," egg, scallions, cabbage, soy, cilantro, sliced oranges, mizuna, orange gastrique
- Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs 26.95
- sour cream & chive mashed potatoes, sugar snap peas & baby carrots, chili gremolata, bordelaise sauce
- 12 oz New York Steak 33.95
- basil cremed spinach, blue cheese butter, polenta fries
Sea & Land
- Shrimp & Filet 33.95
- Grilled certified angus petite filet, marinated grilled shrimp, garlic potato puree, green beans, crispy challots, harts of palm, bordelaise sauce
- Salmon & Short Ribs 29.95
- Red wine braised beef short ribs, horseradish mashed potatoes, asparagus, gremolata, bordelaise sauce & dill crusted loch duart salmon, shrimp corn cake, whole grain mustard sauce
Sides
- Sauteed Green Beans 6.50
- White Cheddar Grits 6.50
- Sautéed Bloomsdale Spinach 6.50
- Boursin & Bacon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Or Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes 6.50
Prado Specialty Cocktails
- Moscow Mule 10.50
- russian standard vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
- Irish Mule 10.00
- Jameson, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
- prado mule 9.00
- svedka vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
- Pradorita Margarita 10.00
- sauza gold, cointreau, shaken tableside
- Prado Top Shelf Margarita 12.00
- espolon silver, grand marnier
- Prickly Pear Margarita 9.00
- rancho alegre, grand marnìer, prickly pear cactus
- Pomegranate Margarita 9.00
- rancho alegre, cointreau, pomegranate puree
- Caipirinha 8.00
- Cachaca, sugar, lime
- Pisco Sour 8.00
- pisco liqueur, sugar, egg whites, lime
- Mojito 9.00
- rum, sugar, fresh mint, lime
- Sangria (glass) 7.50
- Red wine, fruit liqueurs, fruit juices, fresh fruit. ($17.95 pitcher)
- Bellini 9.00
- peach schnapps, sparkling split, fresh white peach puree
- Dark 'N' Stormy 10.00
- meyers rum, ginger beer & bitters
- Champagne Cocktail 10.00
- st. germain & segura cava
Dinner After 8
$32.95
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu offered in the main dining room after 8pm, Tuesday-Sunday. This special menu cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or discount. *Served with your choice of a glass of Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Rouge or your choice of cocktail: prado moscow mule or prado margarita.
Starters
- Spicy Calamari Fries 0.00
- Tossed in a Korean chili sauce, Napa cabbage slaw
- Iceberg Lettuce Wedge 0.00
- Smoked applewood bacon, tomato, maytag blue cheese dressing
- Prado Pressed Arugula Salad 0.00
- Strawberries, candied walnuts, asiago, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
- El Prado Black Bean Soup 0.00
- Red onion, sour cream, lime
Entrees
- Lemongrass Scented Skuna Bay Salmon 0.00
- Sushi rice, bok choy, maitake mushrooms, ginger lime sauce
- Rosemary Roasted Jidori Half Chicken 0.00
- Masacrapone polenta, sauteed spinach, fennel confit, truffle pan sauce
- Thai Style Yellow Curry Chicken and Red Pepper Pappardelle 0.00
- Coconut milk, lemongrass, lime leaf, peas, cauliflower, spinach
- Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs 0.00
- Horseradish mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, gremolata, bordelaise sauce
- Chef's Seasonal Risotto 0.00
Third Course
- Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee 0.00
- Fresh seasonal berries
- Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Bar Chocolate Cake 0.00
- Chocolate mousse, praline crunch, marshmallow ice cream
Dessert Menu
This is a sample menu only. Prices and availability may be subject to change.
The Prado Desserts
- Chocolate Orange Bread Pudding 8.95
- crème anglaise, whipped cream, chocolate shavings
- Apple Persimmon Crisp 8.95
- almond oat crumble, vanilla ice cream
- Cream Cheese Flan 8.95
- almond shortbread & fresh berries
- Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Bar 8.95
- chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, praline crunch, marshmallow ice cream
- Creamsicle Spiced Crème Brûlée 8.95
- candied orange whipped cream
- Tres Leches 8.95
- Traditional "three milk" soaked sponge cake, baked pistachio meringue filled with caramel bananas, vanilla bean ice cream
- Sorbet Trio 8.95
- pear, forest berry & mango sorbet trio, caramelized coconut crisp raspberry sauce
Lounge Menu
Only offered in the Lounge. This is a sample menu only. Prices and availability may be subject to change.
Soups & Salads
- Grilled Chicken Tortilla Soup 5.95
- tortilla strips, cotija cheese
- Vegetarian Black Bean Soup 5.95
- Red onion, sour cream, lime
- Chopped Salad 9.95
- Napa cabbage, chicken, mango, snow peas, radicchio, sesame-mustard vinaigrette
- Farmer's Mix Salad 8.95
- sliced almonds, local stone fruit, midnight moon goat cheese, caramel cider vinaigrette
Prado Bites
- Shrimp Skewers 11.95
- lemon caper aioli
- Kobe Beef Sushi Roll 13.95
- asparagus, wasabi cream, ponzu dipping sauce, tobiko aioli
- Spicy Calamari 13.50
- korean chili sauce, napa cabbage slaw
- Roasted Poblano Quesadilla 7.95
- piquillo peppers, red onion, jack & manchego cheese, roasted tomato salsa, guacamole. Add Grilled Chicken Or Skirt Steak $2.95
- Mahi Mahi Tacos 9.50
- pico de gallo, chimichurri aioli, corn tortillas
Flatbreads
- Salmon Shmear 14.95
- house cured salmon, creme fraiche, tear drop tomatoes, capers, preserved lemons, dill
- Three Cheese 11.95
- manchego, mozzarella & jack, tomato confit, basil
- El Prado 12.95
- rock shrimp, black bean puree, corn, monterey jack & sonoma goat cheese, anaheim chili, micro cilantro
- Veggie 12.00
- grilled summer squash, piquillo peppers, house made tomato sauce, jack, machego, mozzarella, baby arugula, lemon vinaigrette
- Mexicali 12.95
- guajillo beef, roasted green chili, chimichurri sauce, manchego, mozzarella & jack, micro cilantro
- El Matador 13.95
- spanish meatballs, piquillo peppers, jack, manchego, mozzarella, shaved fennel, micro cilantro