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Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
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Biga on the Banks

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$50 and over
Contemporary American
203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Overlooking the San Antonio River Walk since 2000, Bruce Auden’s Biga on the Banks continues to charm San Antonio foodies and Alamo City visitors with its constantly-changing new American menu featuring the best ingredients South Texas has to offer.

It has been said that Bruce Auden has “put San Antonio on the culinary map” but this Chef is just getting started. The Biga menu features fresh caught fish like Mahi Mahi, True American Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna. Main stays on the menu usually include Hill Country Venison and Bandera Quail, Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb and Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken.

The dining room is modern with a casual-well informed style of service.

The wine list is eclectic and broad with hundreds of labels and the full bar offers craft cocktails.

Biga on the Banks has a versatility about it. If you’re looking for a come-as-you-are impromptu bite, a celebratory dinner with family or a working dinner with business colleagues, Biga fits your needs.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bruce Auden

From the OpenTable editors: When he opened Biga in 1991, London-born chef Bruce Auden kicked off a new era of fine dining in San Antonio, amassing a huge celebrity following (Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse) and racking up several James Beard nominations. In 2000, the restaurant moved to a bigger space with sweeping Riverwalk views, the perfect setting for Auden’s ever-changing global menu with Texas accents—think spiced antelope and quail, habañero jerk scallops, and za’atar roasted cauliflower.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public PARKIKNG INFO: transportation.https://biga.com/parking-directions-to-biga/
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,876 people are saying

Biga on the Banks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Contemporary American

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Biga on the Banks offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "phenomenal" food, especially the wild game and seafood dishes. Guests highlight "excellent service" from attentive staff like Chris and Jose. The riverside location provides a "beautiful ambiance," making it "perfect for celebrations." Frequent diners praise its "ever-changing superb menu."
5,876 Reviews
  1. Dennis VIP

    New York City124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding food and Rosemary was a great server, very knowledgeable.

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  2. Robert

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Had the oysters for an appetizer which were outstanding. The fillet was cooked perfectly and tender as they come.

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  3. Eugene VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely presentation of food, perfectly prepared and each item had distinctive, wonderful tastes. Unhurried but attentative service. Also appreciate fully accessible for walkers/wheelchair.

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  4. John

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We saw Biga as one of The best restaurants on the Riverwalk. All the rave was true!

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  5. Tim

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great options for the restaurant week three course pre fixe

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  6. Steven

    Houston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary and chose from the prix fixe menu. The food was delicious and our waiter was very professional and friendly. This is a classy restaurant with excellent food and service!

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  7. Angelica

    Texas Panhandle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Biga and can honestly say it was delightful. The ambiance, location, service, food, noise level, price-everything was amazing. Love love the option of the smaller plate size! We will definitely be back and recommend to everyone. Thanks for a great evening!

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  8. John VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t live in San Antonio, but my parents do. Hadn’t been to Biga in years, but remembered it was great in the past so made a reservation for Father’s Day dinner with Mom & Dad. Guess what, it’s still great!! Between the three of us, we really enjoyed the Fois Gras, Escargot, Snapper, Salmon, Filet & Sticky Toffee pudding. Highly recommend for your next foodie venture in the Riverwalk!

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  9. Tony VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dinner venue. The 3 course option with the premium wine pairing was a great decision. And Torin provided great recommendations and service. Definitely will have to do dinner again next time I’m in San Antonio.

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  10. Wesley

    San Antonio16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Biga on the Banks is on our very-short list of favorites for special events. This time, my wife was treating me to an early Father's Day celebration. The food was delicious. I started with the spinach salad; my wife had the roasted beet and goat cheese. For entrees, we chose the wild game (antelope and quail) and tenderloin. The medium rare preparation was perfect! Unable to make a decision from among the excellent choices for dessert, we opted for the Biga sampler and asked for a small scoop of vanilla bean on the side. A perfect end to the meal! Rosemary, our server, was great! She was able to strike that difficult balance of being sufficiently attentive but leaving us to converse uninterrupted. Rosemary had helpful suggestions for wine pairings (a zinfandel for the wild game and a syrah for the tenderloin). All in all, a fine evening of fine dining on the river!

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FAQs

Biga on the Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 225-0722.

Biga on the Banks is rated 4.9 stars by 5876 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Biga on the Banks

203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public PARKIKNG INFO: transportation.https://biga.com/parking-directions-to-biga/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
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