The Prado at Balboa Park, located in the House of Hospitality, is a full-service restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The unique décor blends the historical aspects of the House of Hospitality and whimsical accessories inspired by the Park museum collection areas. The diverse Latin-Italian fusion cuisine includes an array of appetizers, salads, panini sandwiches and imaginative entrée selections. The lounge combines a tapas menu with a wide variety of margaritas and other beverages. Hours: Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday after 5:00 p.m. Extended lunch and dinner hours in the Lounge. Reservations are accepted and recommended--619 557-9441. www.pradobalboa.com ---- Food and Wine School

Albert’s Restaurant, located near Gorilla Tropics at the San Diego Zoo, offers a wide range of entrees including pasta, steak, seafood, pizza, salad, and sandwiches, as well as a children’s menu. This full-service eatery and bar is located amidst a tropical garden, and offers indoor and outdoor dining. Albert’s is open year-round for lunch and serves dinner during the summer’s "Nighttime Zoo" experience. The restaurant is named after a famous zoo resident, Albert the Gorilla, who died in 1979. Please call 619 685-3200 for reservations.

Galileo Café offers a healthful alternative to traditional fast food. We offer cold sandwiches, hot roast beef, salads, pastas, ice creams, pizza and snack items. Located off of the new east rotunda in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center with tables outside next to the fountain. Opens daily at 9:30 a.m. Closing hours depend on theater show schedule, but generally open in the evenings Wednesday through Saturday. Public information 619 238-1233.

Time Out Café located in the Hall of Champions Sports Museum, is a full-service delicatessen offering a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches named for some of San Diego’s greatest athletes. You can sit in our cool and comfortable indoor dining area or on our outdoor benches and even phone-in orders "to-go" if you’re in a rush. Beer and wine service is also available. Open daily 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Public information 619 702-6240.

Village Grill located on the corner of Village Place and Old Globe Way, serves hotdogs, hamburgers, and other fast food items made on site. Sit at the tile-decorated tables under the shady umbrellas and enjoy casual dining and people watching. Open daily from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; to 5:00 p.m. in the summer. Public information 619 702-2428.

Waters Café @ SDMA. The San Diego Museum of Art has partnered with Water's Fine Catering to open a new café in the Sculpture Court. Building on Waters' award-winning reputation for creating fresh, natural gourmet dishes, Waters Café @ SDMA offers handcrafted soups and breads, lively salads, unique sandwiches, and tempting desserts. A casual, family-friendly eating experience, Waters Café @ SDMA, is open Tuesday -- Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am-3:30pm. For information call 619 237-0675.

Café in the Park is a delightful, friendly café located in the lobby of the Casa de Balboa. Breakfast snacks, freshly made and ‘quick-to-go’ sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, iced teas, soft drinks, and ice cream are served. Open Monday 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Public information 619 237-0322.

Lady Carolyn’s Pub is The Old Globe Theatre's outdoor food and beverage pavilion. Try one of our hearty soups in a sourdough bread tureen; a cool, crisp salad; or a warm fruit crumble. Sip on an icy juice squeeze, a rich cappuccino, a robust Merlot, or a steaming Irish coffee. Stop by and see our show-stopping specials. Pub opens at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday–Friday and at 1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closing hours depend on theatre show schedule. Public information 619 231-1941, ext. 2751.

The Tea Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden serves traditional Japanese green tea, herbal and specialty teas as well as sushi, Japanese noodles, rice bowls, miso soup, salads and snacks. Enjoy the magnificent views from inside the Tea Pavilion or from the outdoor courtyard and deck. Unique imported food, beverages and gifts, as well as imported bulk teas, are available for purchase. The Tea Pavilion is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, later during the summer months. For information please call 619-231-0048. http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/teapavilion/index.html

Snack carts along the Prado and Spreckels Organ Pavilion serve hotdogs, ice cream, nachos and soda.

Coffee cart is located in the courtyard of the House of Hospitality.

Balboa Park Food and Wine School

San Diego's new center for food, wine education and entertainment where you can explore the enchanting world of culinary arts in the intimate and historic surroundings of the House of Hospitality. It's fun and loose and very simple, not technical.

Class seating is limited to 16 for the cooking school and 25-35 students for the wine school. Cooking students sit around the Chef's exhibition kitchen in a bar-style setting allowing each participant a great view to observe the Chef's culinary techniques. Students will enjoy the fruits of their education on the adjacent balcony that overlooks Balboa Park. For reservations contact 557-9441 x 210 or www.balboawinefood.com