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$ | Historic District |
Here expertly crafted croissants, cookies, muffins, macarons, rolls, tarts, and danish pastries are as delicious as they come. Heartier breakfast fare includes quiche Lorraine, croque madame, Turkish eggs, and French toast, while lunch features Cuban roast pork loin sandwiches and other options on their homemade breads. You can even take home fresh loaves of sourdough, whole wheat, and white bread.
306 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- Classic French pastries
- Popular homemade bread
- Loyal following
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$ | Monte Vista Historic District |
Pick up fresh Mexican pastries from this long-standing neighborhood panaderia (bakery) in Monte Vista. They make all the traditional pan dulce plus novelty cakes and frosted cookies. Conchae are soft and fresh, while pumpkin empanadas are a favorite. The fastest sell-outs are the campechana flaky glazed pastry—they can sell through three batches in the morning alone. They also have fresh flour tortillas and a tiny produce display if you need a lemon or avocado. The line can get long on weekend mornings, so plan accordingly. They have another location at 2714 Hillcrest Drive.
803 W. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio, Texas, 78212, USA
Known For
- Family-owned since 1961
- Long lines on weekend mornings
- Huge variety of pastries that often sell out
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Here excellent Asian-American fusion is served in a delightful, vibrant setting within the historic Mueller House. Chefs/owners Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin and Quealy Watson create an innovative and regularly changing all-day menu, plus lunch specials, always with a unique blend of Asian-American and South Texas influences, plus touches of other cuisines. The menu is divided into Smallish, Family Style, Noodles and Rice, and Dessert. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options are here, along with family-style chicken, seafood, and pork. The restaurant began life as a pop-up by Dobbertin with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk, who curates a wonderful collection of art by Asian-American women and whose own art graces the host stand at the entrance. The restaurant name was inspired by a line in Amy Tan's book The Joy Luck Club.
602 Avenue A, San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- Many vegan and vegetarian options
- Fusion menu that changes regularly
- Artwork by Asian-American women
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$$$ | Alamo Heights |
A chic, upscale brasserie in the heart of Alamo Heights, Bistr09 serves French favorites that include lobster risotto, poulet roti, and seared tuna salad Nicoise. Family-style offerings are paella and roasted chicken, and don't miss the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Outdoor seating is available, and reservations are recommended.
6106 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Known For
- Good happy-hour menu
- French cuisine done right
- Exceptional service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$$$$ | King William Historic District |
Chef-owner Mark Bliss and his wife Lisa opened this spot in a former filling station in 2012, and since then it has just gotten better. The cuisine is contemporary American, and that can mean custom charcuterie as well as delectable entrées of seafood (maybe scallops, monkfish, or halibut), game (quail or rabbit), and beef. The menu changes fairly constantly. A loyal following dines here regularly to see what new offerings are on the table, just one reason that reservations are highly recommended. The clean, modern interior is warm and comfortable. The outdoor dining has the same uncluttered feel, surrounded by greenery.
926 S. Presa St., San Antonio, Texas, 78210, USA
Known For
- True chef's table in the kitchen for up to 10 diners
- Regularly changing menu
- Exceptional service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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$$$$ | Downtown |
At this elegant chef-driven restaurant, executive chef and owner Mark Bohanan dishes up prime-grade center-cut meat with exclusive selections of ultra-marbled, extraordinarily tender Japanese Akaushi beef (that means no growth hormones, ever). They also offer a tempting variety of fresh seafood, including wild Alaskan salmon, fresh Gulf red snapper, and Hawaiian big-eye sashimi tuna. Add a selection of single-malt scotches, handcrafted cocktails, and an expansive wine list, and it's no wonder the place attracts a power crowd. Reservations are recommended.
219 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
Known For
- Exceptional bar
- Mature Old World atmosphere
- Japanese Akaushi beef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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$$$$ | Historic District |
Built within the 130-year-old renovated boiler house of the original Pearl Brewery, the Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden is every bit as Texas-size in flavor as it is in its expansive two-level space. Sophisticated yet casual, it enjoys a loyal following, many of whom settle in at the long bar for signature and seasonal craft cocktails. Menu items include everything from chicken to pork to seafood, accompanied by a myriad of local ingredients sourced from nearby farmers' markets. But the specialty is steak, with local beef sourced from family ranches in Texas. Prime-grade steaks are grilled to perfection and served with chipotle compound butter. Add steak toppers like béarnaise sauce or bacon-wrapped quail. Outdoor patio dining is available.
312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- Prime steaks
- Historic atmosphere
- Sourcing from local farms and markets
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$$$ | River Walk |
This River Walk landmark serves a great variety of steaks and seafood. A little bit Gulf Coast, a little bit Mexican, and a whole lotta Texan, their something-for-everybody menu caters to almost every palette exceptionally well. Fresh fish is the star of the menu—much of it caught from the Texas Gulf—with favorites like blackened gulf-fish fillet, coconut shrimp, and blue-crab tostada. Steak lovers have their pick of grilled prime rib, center-cut strip sirloin, black Angus cuts, and Texas filet of sirloin. Table-side guacamole service mixes fresh avocado, roasted tomato, onions, serrano pepper, cilantro, and fresh orange and lime juices. The main dining room is almost cavelike and provides several nooks for conversation and romance, but the patio on the river is where you want to be when the weather's nice. Dinner on a river barge is a special treat.
421 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
Known For
- Excellent cuts of steak
- River Walk dining
- Fresh Gulf Coast seafood
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$$$$ | Historic District |
Surprisingly, the concept of a French restaurant with Southern hospitality works well here. That was the dream of the three Frenchmen founders from different regions in France (Strasbourg, Chartres, and Lyon) who met up in San Antonio; some of the dishes are a tribute to their respective grandmothers and meals shared around family tables. They have an all-day menu and a Sunday brunch menu, both featuring French comfort food (think Cheeseburger Mon Chou Chou, with Gruyère cheese and shallot sauce), salads, and sandwiches. Entrées include delectable creations of lamb, duck, pasta, poultry, and beef. Luscious desserts include a fruit-topped crème brûlée, a caramel apple tart with crème fraîche, and more. The cocktail menu features Mon Chou Chou creations like French Colada, Marguerite, and Paris-Texas, plus a good selection of wines by the glass and bottle.
312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- Indoor/outdoor dining
- Stylish, unfussy ambience
- French comfort food
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$$$ | Alamo Heights |
An Alamo Heights casual but upscale staple since 1977, Cappy's features exceptional menus of innovative dishes against a warm, two-level modern backdrop of brick architecture, tall windows, and pleasant outdoor seating. Well-prepared and presented dinner entrées include potato-crusted halibut, Wild Isles salmon with lobster mashed potatoes, and beef tenderloin with roasted fingerlings. They have an extensive wine list and craft cocktail menu, plus dozens of varieties of scotch and bourbon. Weekend brunch is a treat, with starters like jumbo lump blue crab cake and New Orleans gumbo. An ever-changing gallery of art showcases local artists.
5011 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Known For
- Weekend brunch
- Extensive bar selection
- Consistently excellent food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$$$ | Downtown |
This steak house reigns over the San Antonio skyline, perched at the top of the Tower of the Americas and rotating slowly and smoothly. Its predecessor was primarily popular as a destination for drinks, but Chart House serves up some great steaks and seafood to keep you occupied for an entire night out while enjoying one-of-a-kind views of the city. It's a short stroll from the River Walk and other downtown attractions, and then a high-speed elevator ride to the top of The Tower.
739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
Known For
- Great weekday happy hour
- Creative cocktails
- Spectacular views
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$ | Alamo Heights |
For a smallish place, Cheesy Jane's has a surprisingly varied menu, with big burgers, milk shakes and malts, and nostalgic decor dominating this throwback to old-time malt shops. Flavors for shakes and malts—made with Cheesy Jane's ice cream—include plain vanilla, peppermint, Dreamsicle, chocolate peanut butter, amaretto-espresso, and more. Ground-chuck burgers come in different sizes, with variations like a deluxe bacon burger with applewood-smoked, sugar-cured bacon; a Wurst burger topped with Kiolbassa sausage; and a bean burger with refried beans, cheddar, and Fritos corn chips. Adventurous diners should definitely try the Spicy Splinters—battered and fried slivers of onion and jalapeño peppers.
4200 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Known For
- Retro-style atmosphere
- Good menu selection of burgers and sandwiches
- Big shakes and malts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | North |
A San Antonio burger institution since 1977, Chris Madrid's is synonymous with burgers. The six varieties of hamburger—which locals and tourists alike consider among the best anywhere—come in two sizes: the regular quarter-pound and the Macho half-pound. The varieties include fan-favorite Cheddar Cheezy, the house-specialty tostada burger, and the flaming jalapeño cheddar burger. The only other items on the menu are grilled chicken sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, nachos, chalupas (open-face tacos), and a kids' meal (10 and under) of grilled cheese or cheeseburger, served with fries and fountain drink. It all makes for a fun, family-friendly meal out.
1900 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, Texas, 78212, USA
Known For
- Notable community involvement
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Excellent burgers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted
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$ | Alamo Heights |
A French twist on the usual coffeehouse scene, friendly staff here serve up freshly baked bread and pastries in a hip, stylish location within a beautifully renovated historic home in Alamo Heights. The weekday menu offers breakfast and lunch favorites like croissants béchamel and croque madames, while the robust beverage menu has signature and seasonal coffee flavors, teas, and smoothies. Weekend brunch has crepes, quiches, omelets, and mimosas with Moët & Chandon champagne and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Enjoy your meal on the lovely outdoor patio.
118 Davis Court, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Known For
- Vintage, comfortable vibe
- Perfect Saturday brunch menu
- Excellent French pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$ | North |
The name sounds stuffy, but the dining room is everything but at this European-inspired location far removed from downtown's urban closeness. Views of the forest through large windows and comfortable seating prepare you for a greatest hits approach to continental cuisine, with some unexpected twists such as ostrich fillet. Savory sauces drape chicken, prime rib, and rack of lamb. The on-site bakery serves up fresh breads and pastries. Outdoor dining is plentiful, but beware mosquitoes after dark.
3920 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Chef Steve McHugh brings his love of regional ingredients and organic methods to charcuterie-focused New American cuisine in a historic setting. Dishes change seasonally, but the primary theme is always meat (non-red-meat options include seafood, soups, and salads). The dinner menu is in course format: a shared charcuterie plate, first course, second course, mains, and dessert. Dinner menu standouts are the slow-cooked lamb leg with potato pavé and red cabbage; and the 30-day dry-aged rib eye with Bordelaise, mushrooms, and fries.
The restaurant's intriguing concept of retail groceries strikes just the right note: you can take home jars of bread-and-butter pickles, pickled okra, beer mustard, pickled carrots, orange mustard, redneck cheddar, dapper goat cheese, and more. Cured to Go offers a personal charcuterie kit of salami, country pâté, pork rillettes, redneck cheddar, house pickles, mustard, jam, fruit, candied pecans, and bread. The restaurant is in the Pearl's 1904 Administration building, one of the district's most recognizable structures. The interior is equally distinctive, complete with a glass case chock-full of house-cured meats, from which you can build your own charcuterie plate (with expert help if needed).
306 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- All things charcuterie
- Pickled and cured groceries for sale
- Historic setting in the Pearl's most distinctive building
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | North |
Since 1975, this family-owned restaurant has been a favorite for innovative Mexican cuisine. It's tough to choose from the huge menu, with standout specials like mole enchiladas, tenderloin chipotle, and red snapper in a tequila sauce. It's also tough to choose between the beautiful, festive dining room and the garden-lush outdoor dining patio. Start out with the botano (sampler) platter to get a taste of all the flavors.
13421 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, Texas, 78216, USA
Known For
- Popular lunch buffet
- Vegetarian-friendly items
- Huge food menu of Mexican classics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | King William Historic District |
Nuevo Mexican and traditional Tex-Mex flavors collide at this family-owned restaurant, a much-loved King William–district mainstay since 1967. Owner Dona Marie's mole enchiladas shine here, with the extra-sweet but smoky sauce designed to be sopped up by homemade corn tortillas. Shrimp and fish play a major role, bringing new life to tacos, nachos, and chiles rellenos. And if you've never had a breakfast taco, this is the place to try one in any of almost a dozen ways. A full bar during dinner and an outdoor dining patio seal the deal on a quintessential San Antonio eating experience.
722 S. Saint Mary's St., San Antonio, Texas, 78205, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$$$ | Alamo Heights |
Chef-owner Frederick Costa marries French and Asian cuisine here to create some fantastic fusion dishes in relaxing, romantic surroundings. Seafood is a standout at both lunch and dinner, with options that include Scottish salmon with soy glaze and sweet Thai chili barbecue sauce or wild-caught Alaska halibut with lemon butter and fennel. Entrees from the land include a grass-fed veal chop, an aged Black Angus beef tenderloin, and a baby back rack of New Zealand lamb. An ample dessert menu features ginger crème brûlée, rum(cake) Euphoria, and chocolate pecan mousse cake. There is also an extensive wine list with reserve bottles and Frederick's preferred Bordeaux and proprietary blends. Dinner reservations are recommended.
7701 Broadway St., San Antonio, Texas, 78209, USA
Known For
- Warm ambience
- French-Asian fine dining
- Excellent service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | Downtown |
This Texas roadhouse is famous for dishing up steaks and whisky since 1979. In an early 1900s building on the outskirts of downtown, "Jo Street" is decidedly casual and friendly. Steaks come in all shapes and sizes, from a tasty chicken-fried variety to a 12-ounce Texas T-bone. Those looking for something different can opt for pork chops or liver and onions. The ice-cold domestic and craft beers and full bar are to be expected—what isn't is the baked-fresh-daily peach cobbler, for a belly-busting finish.
400 E. Josephine St., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, USA
Known For
- Texas roadhouse atmosphere
- Delicious peach cobbler for dessert
- Homestyle food like chicken-fried steak