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Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

4.6
4.6
2696 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo, Albert’s offers full-service dining where you can enjoy deck seating with the ambiance of a tropical waterfall. Patio seating not guaranteed!

The menu features a variety of unique dishes including seafood specialties, a variety of entrees, salads, sandwiches, and children’s options.

Join us for Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Alberts Restaurant.

18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more.

Due to spacing restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers inside the restaurant or on our patio, stroller parking is located right outside of Albert's Restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 685-3200
  • Website
    http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/alberts
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For more information regarding our in house events, please visit our Events Web Page:<br /><br />http://events.sandiegozoo.org/
  • Private party facilities
    Events On the Wild SideWhether your event is intimate, or a grand affair, the San Diego Zoo offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that will make any event memorable and fun.
  • Location
    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Cross street
    Park Blvd
  • Parking details
    Free parking available within San Diego Zoo lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 2,696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Albert's Restaurant at the San Diego Zoo offers an "excellent dining experience" with a beautiful waterfall setting that feels "like a treehouse." Guests praise the "delicious food," "attentive service," and "great cocktails." While it can be "pricey," the ambiance and quality make it a "must-visit" spot during your zoo trip.

2,696 Reviews

  1. Sandy

    VIP

    Boise

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Brussels sprouts amazing roasted. Also my steak was perfect but the best part was the apple streusel cheesecake. Great nite

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  2. Samantha

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Make a reservation in advance!

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  3. Ingrid

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was wonderful as always; just wish there had been some holiday decorations.

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  4. Sharon

    VIP

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived a few minutes early was greeted and sat immediately. The food, service and view were wonderful

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  5. Bea

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delightful afternoon at Alberts! A great way to end a quick visit to the elephants.

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  6. Michael

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Penny, at the front desk, was having a very busy Christmas lunch hour but she and others assisting her maintained very good humors. Savanah was our waitress was friendly and interested in talking with us when she could, considering how busy the floor was too. providing food tips. I haven't had Cream of Cauliflower soup before (not a big fan of cauliflower but I don't hate it either) and I took a flyer on a cup. I was really glad I did - it was delicious! My date, Robbie, had a taste and immediately ordered a cup for herself. She also had a very nice-looking Caesar salad with a cheese crostini and cherry tomatoes. I had 2 tasty Birria Tacos, less greasy than others I've had, and which seemed to be popular on other plates. Parmesan fries accompanied, but Truffle fries were also available at an additional charge. We shared a seasonal cheesecake, also delicious, with brown sugar and large chunks of apples.

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  7. Jennifer

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience! We had a lovely meal sitting by the waterfall! We had the absolutely delicious garlic bread for our appetizer, then I had the seasonal salmon. And husband had the steak frites. Followed by the super yummy flourless chocolate cake. Our waitress was wonderful, and very sweet, our food was delicious, and the ambiance was beautiful. Thank you, Albert’s for an amazingly good experience!

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  8. Ann

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent The food was Devine. I highly recommend the tuna melt. Been to the zoo many times but this time went Christmas Eve day, it has become our new tradition…. 🎄

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  9. MITCHELL

    VIP

    Orange County

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food, we very much enjoyed our first visit there on Christmas Eve!

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  10. Lawrence

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We are members of the zoological society and frequent the zoo and safari park. I must say that the service and food were way below subpar on this trip. Our server never once refilled our drinks. In fact, she only asked if we wanted a refill once she brought us the check. At the price they charge for a single drink that is unacceptable. I had the chicken sandwich and it was fried to the point of almost being burnt and was super dried out. There was nearly no topping / sauce on it, which also made the practically burnt breading even worse. Keep in mind this is the zoo's high end place to eat. Save yourself the money and get food somewhere else. The quality and poor service in no way make up for the ambiance.

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FAQs

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo is rated 4.6 stars by 2696 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Google Map for Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking available within San Diego Zoo lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/alberts
  • Phone number
    (619) 685-3200
  • Catering
    For more information regarding our in house events, please visit our Events Web Page:<br /><br />http://events.sandiegozoo.org/
  • Private party facilities
    Events On the Wild SideWhether your event is intimate, or a grand affair, the San Diego Zoo offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that will make any event memorable and fun.
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