Albert's Restaurant

food was great and seating area was wonderful. prices were too high even for the zoo. $19 for a chicken sandwhich!

Everything at this restaurant is fantastic. Great atmosphere. Fantastic service from Jacob. The food was great. You absolutely get what you pay for here. My girlfriend and I were very surprised that such a good restaurant could be at a zoo!

We ate here during COVID restrictions and were pleasantly surprised by our time here. They have a limited menu and outdoor only seating, but there was a beautiful view of the waterfall and the ambience was nice. Service was excellent, and we were impressed with the food as well. It was far and away better than the burgers we had for lunch. My only complaint was the pricing, which was a bit steep. Overall, surprisingly nice restatement inside the zoo.

I don’t understand the rough reviews. This rustic treetop restaurant was a wonderful break in our day. We had reservations for after a private tour and were seated immediately. Yes, it was pricey but everything we ordered was excellent. The service was good and I would choose this again with no hesitation as an interlude. No rush or no waiting.

Visiting the San Diego Zoo was the highlight of my California visit. Since I was spending most of my day there, I figured I would treat myself to a nice meal. The zoo has lots of cafés and snack spots. Albert’s was the only nice dine-in establishment I noticed. My visit was in early December so the zoo in its entirety was not at all crowded. As such, there was no line or waiting at Albert’s. I sat on the balcony near the waterfall which was very nice. My waitress promptly greeted me and took my beverage and appetizer orders. I had the black butter garlic bread and trust me... try it!!! It was divine! I also had the pork burger and upgraded to truffle fries. Both were outstanding! Since I was already indulging, I ordered the warm peanut butter brownie for dessert and my goodness was that amazing!! The menu is on the pricier side, but worth it if you’re treating yourself.