The Imperial House: A Flash From The Past

Before attending a Saturday night performance of Kinky Boots in late September, Ron, myself, Richard and Laura dined at The Imperial House.  It's right next to Balboa Park, only five minutes from the Civic Theatre, and they even take the Passport Card.  I had never heard of it, but Richard and Laura had been there many times, and assured us we would like it.  We did.

It's like an old fashioned restaurant from the 60's or 70's.  The overstuffed leather chairs, as well as the roomy booths, are red.  In fact, everything is red.  The fare is everything you remember from the past that you loved:  escargots, mock turtle soup, Caesar salad prepared table side and  warm spinach salad prepared table side.  The main courses included steak Diane, prime rib, salmon filet, lamb chops, and several other kinds of steak.  All come with baked potato, creamed spinach or roasted vegetables and fruit.  The main courses range from $23 for salmon (I had it and it was delicious) to steaks that range from $29-$35.  There were very few tables occupied when we arrived at 6pm and when we left at 7:30pm, and this was Saturday night.  Service was excellent.  I would go there again when I'm in the area, as it offers comfort, value and good food.