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Savor The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, TX

Savor The Culinary Institute of America

4.9 (1470)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
200 E. Grayson Street #117, San Antonio, TX 78215

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
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Located on the campus of The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, and nestled in the Pearl, Savor highlights the talents of our CIA students under the supervision of the college’s world class faculty. Experience a meal inspired by ingredients and techniques from around the world. Our dining room and patio are open and reservations are strongly encouraged. Curbside takeout is also available.

All guests are required to wear a mask while indoors—regardless of their vaccination status—except when seated in a dining environment. Thank you for helping to keep our CIA campus community safe!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 554-6484
  • Website
    https://www.savorcia.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off site catering is available.
  • Private party contact
    Hospitality Instructor Samantha Fletcher: (210) 554-6484
  • Location
    200 E. Grayson Street #117, San Antonio, TX 78215
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Isleta / Emma Kohler
  • Parking details
    There is street parking, a parking lot and free parking garage all within close walking distance. We are located between Hotel Emma and La Gloria, on the corner of Isleta and Emma Kohler.
  • Public transit
    Public transportation is through VIA bus routes. Please visit https://www.viainfo.net/ for information.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Savor The Culinary Institute of America's menu was last updated on 1/30/2025.

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What 1,470 people are saying

Savor The Culinary Institute of America 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
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Best Service

  • San Antonio

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  • San Antonio

    Innovative

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    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Savor The Culinary Institute of America offers a unique dining experience where "food is beautifully plated and executed" and "service is very pleasant and professional." Guests appreciate the "creative, well-prepared dishes" and the opportunity to support student chefs. The "wine pairings are fantastic," and the atmosphere is welcoming and educational.
1,470 Reviews

  1. Amanda VIP

    Greater Boston50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great job by all the students! Beautiful presentation and delicious food.

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  2. Yvonne

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. Def a great value for all the food you get!

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  3. Ana VIP

    San Antonio11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to SAVOR multiple times over the last 5 years and always had exceptional service and food, except this time we were sorely disappointed. I have never not finished my meal due to poor taste or quality yet I did not finish 2 of my 4 courses - my dessert was still partly frozen unfortunately and had not been thawed appropriately. I am very sad to see the quality go down so quickly and hope SAVOR can turn things around, back to how things used to be.

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  4. Lindsey VIP

    Austin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are so glad to support the learning experience for the students at CIA! Great food and wonderful service. 

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  5. Susan VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great! Food was beautifully plated and executed. Service was very pleasant and professional. Manager was very helpful throughout the experience. We will be back!!!

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  6. Andrea

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience at Savor for my husband’s birthday. I was a little apprehensive about making a reservation since we had to have my 6 year-old son tag along, but the staff was very accommodating and took care of us. The whole staff was made of culinary students who were doing on-the-job training, and by knowing that, the environment is very patient and forgiving on both the staff and guest sides. The students are very thorough with everything that they do, so expect a more formal dining experience as opposed to casual. Our reservation was originally for 6:30 pm, but we arrived at the Pearl around 5:45 and called to see if we could be seated earlier. “Matt” was on the other side of the phone, and invited us to come early and enjoy our dinner. We walked over to the entrance and the staff was waiting and opened the doors for us and had as promptly seated. Matt ended up becoming our waiter as well and took care of us the rest of the night. He did a great job explaining the concept of the restaurant and how the courses work. We ordered three cocktails over the course of the night, and both my husband and I ordered the 3 course meal. My son is a very picky eater and had dinner prior to us leaving, but Matt made sure that he had a great experience as well and brought a bowl of fresh fruit over for my son to enjoy! It was very considerate and thoughtful, and we didn’t even have to ask, it was offered. The food was a sensory delight and truly a work of art. Every bite was delicious and left us wanting more. The crab squash blossom was my personal favorite, followed by the steak and then the shrimp. Overall, our experience was amazing. Was the check pretty steep at the end of the night? Yes. But was it worth it? Absolutely. Knowing that my money goes to students like Matt who are learning how to provide excellence gives me the satisfaction enough. We will definitely go again if the menu rotates soon and hope to have another wonderful experience.

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  7. Debbie VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Devin was wonderful! The food was delicious and the experience was unforgettable. We are visiting from NC and a chef friend who is a graduate of CIA New York recommended we try this. Our party of four all enjoyed their food. Thank you Chef Guzman and crew. Fantastic!

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  8. John

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun and informative experience with excellent food!

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  9. Ted

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I must first explain that I'm the child of a master baker and professional cook and was born in the old country. Yes, I was taught how to cook at home. So here goes. Great food and experience. A culinary adventure! The food was at the correct temperature, consistency and had outstanding flavor profiles. Nothing was over or under cooked. Nothing was put in the proverbial microwave and served scalding hot.. The service was attentive, but not intrusive. The one thing they did not do is come over and ask you how the food was while you were trying to eat it. I never could understand why the typical server does that in your average restaurant. The only issue was the noise level once the restaurant was full, but then that's more of American culture combined with open architecture. Upon leaving I thought , finally a restaurant with food that I can't cook better at home. Definitely will have to come back.

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  10. Bobby

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at Savor. The food was great. Some interesting dishes, all very tasty. The restaurant is pretty small so book in advance. The value for the quality of food and service is really hard to beat. Plus supporting the education and training of some future great chefs.

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FAQs

Savor The Culinary Institute of America offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 554-6484.

Savor The Culinary Institute of America is rated 4.9 stars by 1470 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
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200 E. Grayson Street #117, San Antonio, TX 78215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Isleta / Emma Kohler
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking, a parking lot and free parking garage all within close walking distance. We are located between Hotel Emma and La Gloria, on the corner of Isleta and Emma Kohler.
  • Public transit
    Public transportation is through VIA bus routes. Please visit https://www.viainfo.net/ for information.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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