City of San Diego seeks operators for long-closed Village Grill in Balboa Park [Video]

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The City of San Diego is putting out a call Tuesday for restaurateurs to bring back the long-closed Village Grill as part of a rehabilitation effort in Balboa Park.

The building, constructed near the Spanish Village Art Center in 1973, last served customers from 2014-2017. It has since sat vacant.

“I would encourage local businesses to pursue the opportunity to respond to the city’s search for a new food and beverage vendor at the corner of Village Place and Old Globe Way,” City Councilman Stephen Whitburn, who represents District 3, which includes Balboa Park, said Monday. “Having a variety of dining options for every pocketbook will enhance the overall experience for visitors in Balboa Park.”

Interested parties must submit a plan by 4 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2025, on how they will renovate, operate and maintain the property.

The 1,700-square-foot building includes a walk-up kitchen service …