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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in San Antonio? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Study at Dean’s restaurant
4.9
4.9 (13)
$31 to $50
Speakeasy
Downtown
About the restaurant
Study the Classics.

Tucked away in a historic courtyard under century-old live oak trees, find The Study at Dean's. This reservation-only, intimate bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and original limestone walls - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.

Top review
Gilbert
Dined 7 days ago
Trendy, upscale, and chill, the study at dean’s has quickly become my wife and I’s favorite Southtown bar. The drink service is outstanding; Winchester the bartender/mixologist walked us through the “chapter 1” drink menu of craft cocktails based on books, poems, and their authors. Going a step further he asked our drink preferences are recommended cocktails that we’d never heard of but will never be forgotten. The drinks also look as good as they taste, and make for a good video to capture the unique presentations. Definitely worth a visit for anyone who wants to impress a guest or for real fans of alcohol. The food options are limited to finger foods to accompany your drink but are also very well executed. Highly recommended 5 stars A+++
A photo of Nicosi restaurant
4.8
4.8 (41)
$50 and over
Dessert
Downtown
About the restaurant
Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

Top review
Julie
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Unique experience, surprise menu did bring new tastes and flavors never experienced before.
A photo of Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn restaurant
4.9
4.9 (500)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
New Braunfels
About the restaurant
"Where craft meets quality. An evening at Sidecar, located in the heart of New Braunfels at the historic Prince Solms Inn, is like stepping back in time. The ambiently lit speakeasy features an extensive whiskey selection, live jazz and fantastic tapas. Whether you're enjoying the live music downstairs or imbibing in one of the private party rooms upstairs, the beauty of the building does not disappoint."

Top review
Davidvip
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
One of our favorite places in New Braunfels. Next to Muck & Fuss
A photo of SILO 1604 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2333)
$31 to $50
American
North San Antonio
About the restaurant
SILO Elevated Cuisine is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail. Featuring contemporary American classics, prime steaks and seafood in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

Four Private Dining Rooms available for groups ranging in size from 8 to 90 with audio visual provided.

If a more relaxed experience is desired, visit Silo / Nonna Bar where you can sip classic and creative cocktails.


Top review
carlos
Dined on Oct 31, 2024
Great food, impeccable service, and nice ambiance.
A photo of Signature restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2583)
$50 and over
American
La Cantera
About the restaurant
If you find yourself dreaming of the Texas Hill Country, savory comforts, spice, and the sultry depth of a fine Burgundy, you’ll be pleased to know about Signature at La Cantera Resort & Spa.

The menu is straightforward and beguiling, featuring contemporary interpretations of classic dishes — fresher, brighter versions of traditional cuisine enlivened with unconventional Texas spirit. Gulf seafood conspires with Atlantic Coast oysters flown in fresh, and the Hill Country is well-represented year-round. Local and organic ingredients change the menu as the seasons peak and wane, but the constants are quality, flavor, artistry in the kitchen and a warm welcome when you walk in the door.

Top review
Masonvip
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent experience!! recommended to anyone!! Thanks for all you do!!!
A photo of Camp Verde General Store and Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1556)
$30 and under
American
Camp Verde
About the restaurant
For more than 150 years, Camp Verde General Store has occupied this little piece of Texas. Give yourself a moment to indulge in the rich history of this timeless gem. Come relax in the shade, enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola™, have a one-of-a-kind sandwich from our enticing lunch menu and try our wide variety of savory jams, jellies and sauces.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
FABULOUS! Great menu selections, delicious homemade soups, delicious desserts, great atmosphere and cordial friendly hostesses. Offer take out as well. In all a great experience and wonderful place.
A photo of SILO Prime restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2353)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
Led by Chef Gary Boatman, SILO PRIME is a modern steakhouse offering a dynamic fine-dining experience. Featuring the highest quality PRIME Beef from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the menu features best-in-class quality, including Tristan Island Lobster and Texas-raised Akaushi beef.

Our impeccable chef-driven cuisine, extensive wine list and exceptional hospitality is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

SILO PRIME offers access to the Rooftop Terrace featuring a wrap - around stunning view of downtown San Antonio.

Top review
XavierC
Dined 1 day ago
SILO Prime is a hidden gem. We have dined there on several occasions and on both visits we were extremely satisfied with the ambience, the food, and the service. We also found out that they have a rooftop bar which we will definitely be visiting in the very near future. It has an amazing view of downtown San Antonio that you can enjoy while sitting back relaxing having a beverage of choice and enjoying each other’s company. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have an exquisite dining experience.
A photo of Dean's Steak & Seafood restaurant
4.7
4.7 (147)
$50 and over
Steak
Downtown
About the restaurant
Embrace the unique and step into the old school at Dean’s Steak & Seafood. Adapted into a historic 19th-century schoolhouse, this classic steakhouse and bar offers an elevated menu of prime steaks, A5 Japanese and Texas wagyu, and top-quality seafood. Simply put, this one-of-a-kind steakhouse is unlike anything else in the city.

If you're looking for an elevated bar experience, visit The Study at Dean's. This intimate speakeasy bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and a dedicated outdoor patio shaded under century-old live oak trees - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.

Top review
Lulu
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience from start to finish! Our waiter Dylan was TOP notch! He checked on us throughout the evening and was very nice and professional.
A photo of Tenfold Rooftop restaurant
4.6
4.6 (66)
$31 to $50
International
Downtown
About the restaurant
One of San Antonio’s most distinguished open-air venues, Tenfold Rooftop has garnered quite the buzz as an upcoming luxury, year-round locale—where every statement it makes packs 10x the punch. The bar’s playful cocktail list highlights tequila and mezcal, offering drinks that range from boozy to frozen to refreshing. Embark on a culinary adventure with Tenfold's exclusive '10x Tour'—a prix fixe menu featuring 10 chef-selected dishes from 10 different regions around the world. This curated experience promises to elevate your dining journey, making it 10x better than the rest.

Top review
AdrianH
Dined 1 day ago
The view was amazing! The atmosphere was top- notch.
A photo of Brunetta Tinto & Pasta restaurant
4.8
4.8 (69)
$30 and under
Italian
Mcallen
About the restaurant
Located in central McAllen Convention Center next to Kumori. We aim to serve the finest Italian cuisine in the heart of McAllen, while also providing an elevated style of service to all our guests. Come and enjoy our signature pasta dishes featuring our very own in house handmade pasta. A cuisine fit to entice any palette, did we mention our focaccia is made fresh to order every time?

"La nostra casa è la tua casa!" - Brunetta Tinto & Pasta

Top review
Rossyvip
Dined on Sep 8, 2024
Great dinner.. food was excellent as our server. We have dined here several times and has never disappointed us. Appetizers and desserts also great.
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