Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

4.6

2727 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 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
Neighbourhood
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

What 2,727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Albert's Restaurant at the San Diego Zoo offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Diners praise the "great ambiance," particularly on the patio with its "beautiful waterfall view." The "chicken piccata" and "queso birria tacos" are standout dishes. Reservations are recommended for this "hidden gem" within the zoo.

2,727 Reviews

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Jill
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the salmon that was delicious and a glass of Chardonnay. It was the second time to dine there I was outside today and could see and hear the waterfall. Last time I was inside which was equally nice. Last time I had to wait about a half hour which had me eating around 1:00. Today I made reservations for 11:45 and really didn’t need them. People were waiting when I left about a half hour later. Such a great restaurant to eat at when you are at the zoo.
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Shari
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for lunch or dinner. Good food, and fun, fabulous cocktails. Outdoor seating available, near a waterfall which was the only noise, but was constant. Great wait staff. It's not a fast food place, so prices are for a restaurant as opposed to a food kiosk. Recommend the Quesa Birria tacos. Yum!
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Marilynn
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service & ambiance is always excellent! Always look forward to dining here.
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Heidi
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Teresa is an excellent waitress and look forward to seeing her again
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Megan
Seattle
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Eh, it was OK. I expected a better meal. It wasn’t fresh, it was pre frozen stuff. I wouldn’t do it again. Out server Madison was amazing though, it’s not her fault she has to serve that type of food. It’s simply her job. We travel full time via RV and that meal was not worth the extra price tag, I can simply tell you that.
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Cassie
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience this visit. From hostess to server, everyone was professional and courteous. We wish Albert's would change up its menu, but... the garlic bread appetizer, steak frites, and birria tacos were exceptional. Our steaks were cooked to order, a perfect medium. Our water and sodas were kept full. All-in-all, thank you for a wonderful lunch and experience!
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Kenneth
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Needs to improve the quality of the food for the price.
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James
VIP
Orange County
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the service rendered by Kelsey and Theresa was excellent!
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sIMONE
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If ever at the San Diego zoo again we will go back!
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Amy
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Had the chicken sandwich and my husband got the Quesabirria tacos. Both were delicious! Restaurant wasn’t busy when we went and had a nice table by the window with a waterfall outside.
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FAQs

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo is rated 4.6 stars by 2727 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Google Map for Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Park Blvd
Neighbourhood
North Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 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.

Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

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