Panama 66

Name: Panama 66
Address: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, California, 92101, US
Telephone: (619) 696-1966
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.50

Bar & grill, American restaurant, Bar, Restaurant

Location: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Located in: Floor 1 · Balboa Park
Phone: (619) 696-1966
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 11 am-8 pm
Monday: 11 am-5 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-5 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday: 11 am-10 pm

Kitchen

Sunday: 11 am-7 pm
Monday: 11 am-4 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-4 pm
Wednesday: 4-9 pm
Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 11 am-9 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Chicken sandwich

Sculpture Garden

Falafel

The San Diego Museum of Art

Tomato soup

Cider

Balboa Park

Lily Pond

Charcuterie

By owner

Street View

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Reviews

We often choose Panama 66 for dinner before attending plays at The Old Gobe.
Always good food served fairly quickly.
I didn't give 5 stars across the board because that's not the type of restaurant Panama 66 is.
It does, however, deliver on expectations.
It's not "fine food," but it's very good food, well prepared.
It's not a fine dining establishment, but it's a fun, festive atmosphere.
It's not white cloth service, but it is friendly service delivered promptly.
Some summer evenings, when it's busy, there can be a 45-minute wait, so plan accordingly.
On our recent winter visit on a Friday evening, we had no wait at all.
I ordered a delicious pulled pork sandwich with fries, and my friend had the Halibut dinner plate.
Both were delivered in about 10 minutes, and both were delicious.
We're repeat customers who will definitely be back

The ordering is something I'm never a fan of with a family, getting handed menus at the entrance and told to order first in person and then find a table.
Also makes a tip option before you even sit...
America is getting a little too entitled in the food industry.
There was no table service but a runner that brings the table food when ready.
So really, your tip should be focused on the cook.
But should it? Anyway, $67 for 3 people.
They do have a kids menu which is a nice option for your kid and not a $20 adult plate, which isn't entirely unreasonable.
Also, the food was very tasty! The Cheese Burger was a good grade of meat and well seasoned.
The bun didn't fall apart.
The fries that come with it also tasty. The Soba salad has multiple protein options to add, we chose salmon.
The salmon was well cooked and not a fishy smell.
Cold noodles and greens accompanied it.
A nice blend! They have outdoor seating mainly.
They supply heat lamps outside and also an outside bar. They also have an amazing selection of live music on most evenings, check thier calendar for who's playing. We enjoyed the scenery of Balboa park combined with this eating option and would recommend eating there to you.

Great outdoors Bar and Restaurant.
Wednesday nights are Jazz nights.
We did not have dinner, only drinks.
Burgers other guests were having looked good.

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