$$$$Prix : raisonnable • Gastro pub • Escondido
The Watering Hole at San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers a unique gastro pub experience, combining good food, splendid drinks, and breathtaking views of African wildlife. While the food is deemed satisfactory by reviewers, the awe-inspiring sights of giraffes and rhinos casually roaming in their habitats elevate the dining experience to unforgettable levels. The rhino pretzel and BBQ'd sandwich have been praised for their taste, and the prompt, sociable service is another plus point. The Watering Hole's limited-menu isn't a deterrent; rather, it's seen as the perfect complement to an extraordinary dining ambiance encapsulating the wild. Despite a few criticisms, it continues to allure visitors with its incomparable combination of good food and spectacular views.