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The Best Bars for Foodies in San Antonio

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

One of Texas’ most popular places to visit, San Antonio is a thriving, cosmopolitan city filled with rich historical significance. There is much to see and do, including the legendary Alamo, the beautiful River Walk, and the world-famous Zoo! It's no wonder the city gets over 34 million visitors a year. Visitors flock here for many reasons, but lately, the culinary and nightlife scenes have been getting national attention, too! Many people come seeking country music, BBQ and Tex Mex, but San Antonio has great food and watering holes of all kinds. Check out our guide to the best bars in San Antonio so you know where to go next time you want to chill out with a refreshing drink and light bites.

Battalion
4.8 (3970)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown
Operated by famed restaurant duo Andrew Goodman and Stefan Bowers, Battalion is a casual yet elegant place to enjoy high-quality Italian food and drinks. The restaurant sits at the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 and overlooks the beautiful downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of the Americas. The contemporary design gives it a warm and inviting ambiance. They serve up fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, and pizzas and feature an amazing cocktail list as well as an extensive wine selection.
Top review
Andrea
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service, delicious food! Noise level is high, but a fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!
Operated by famed restaurant duo Andrew Goodman and Stefan Bowers, Battalion is a casual yet elegant place to enjoy high-quality Italian food and drinks. The restaurant sits at the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 and overlooks the beautiful downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of the Americas. The contemporary design gives it a warm and inviting ambiance. They serve up fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, and pizzas and feature an amazing cocktail list as well as an extensive wine selection.
Top review
Andrea
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service, delicious food! Noise level is high, but a fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!
Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
4.8 (3934)
$50 and over
Brazilian Steakhouse
La Cantera
Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse took over the former home of Chinese restaurant Wangchao, located just north of The Rim. It features a high style interior and an atmosphere of luxury and world-class service. The goal here is to savor your meal - and to do so, you need to have perfectly paired drinks! They offer a variety of beef, lamb, poultry and pork entrees along with a salad bar and gourmet side dishes. The professional mixologists prepare all of the signature cocktails, craft beers, and fine wines.
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Gregg
Dined 3 days ago
The price range makes this an experience we can take advantage of only on VERY rare occasions. The staff goes above and beyond to make guests experience special.
Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse took over the former home of Chinese restaurant Wangchao, located just north of The Rim. It features a high style interior and an atmosphere of luxury and world-class service. The goal here is to savor your meal - and to do so, you need to have perfectly paired drinks! They offer a variety of beef, lamb, poultry and pork entrees along with a salad bar and gourmet side dishes. The professional mixologists prepare all of the signature cocktails, craft beers, and fine wines.
Top review
Gregg
Dined 3 days ago
The price range makes this an experience we can take advantage of only on VERY rare occasions. The staff goes above and beyond to make guests experience special.
Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio
4 (875)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
The Hard Rock Cafe, located on the city’s famous River Walk, is a great place to dine and also has one of the best bars in San Antonio. This establishment features three floors of patios where you can relax and enjoy the gorgeous Texas weather and picturesque views of the San Antonio River and the passing riverboats. The patio is a great spot for a drink but the dining room inside is also a charming place full of music memorabilia to look at while you decide on a cocktail.
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ScottVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was extremely attentive and courteous.
The Hard Rock Cafe, located on the city’s famous River Walk, is a great place to dine and also has one of the best bars in San Antonio. This establishment features three floors of patios where you can relax and enjoy the gorgeous Texas weather and picturesque views of the San Antonio River and the passing riverboats. The patio is a great spot for a drink but the dining room inside is also a charming place full of music memorabilia to look at while you decide on a cocktail.
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ScottVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was extremely attentive and courteous.
Eddie V’s – Wildfish – San Antonio
4.9 (6830)
$50 and over
Seafood
North San Antonio
Eddie V’s is a beautiful, upscale restaurant and bar that both locals and visitors adore. It has a comfortably sophisticated environment - the perfect place to indulge in seafood, steak, and award-winning wines. They have a varied selection of the finest seafood available, as well as critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks, aged 28 days for maximum flavor. Choose a glass of wine from their list of more than 200 or chill out in the V Lounge where you can sip classic and creative cocktails.
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PerryVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience as always! Zach our waiter wonderful! Michael the manager so uhmazing! Ambiance perfection and caviar so delish! And so great with our kiddos!
Eddie V’s is a beautiful, upscale restaurant and bar that both locals and visitors adore. It has a comfortably sophisticated environment - the perfect place to indulge in seafood, steak, and award-winning wines. They have a varied selection of the finest seafood available, as well as critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks, aged 28 days for maximum flavor. Choose a glass of wine from their list of more than 200 or chill out in the V Lounge where you can sip classic and creative cocktails.
Top review
PerryVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience as always! Zach our waiter wonderful! Michael the manager so uhmazing! Ambiance perfection and caviar so delish! And so great with our kiddos!
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
4.8 (8475)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
Located in a beautiful historic building in downtown San Antonio about a block from the River Walk, Bohanan’s is famous for its amazing steaks and awesome bar. They serve up sublimely tender prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood and use only Akaushi beef and succulent seafood flown in fresh. The bar on the first floor serves exquisite cocktails, such as the Rio Blanco, a combination of Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco, sauternes, DeGroff's pimento bitters, lemon juice, and jalapeno skin.
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PaulaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We absolutely loved it and our server was amazing
Located in a beautiful historic building in downtown San Antonio about a block from the River Walk, Bohanan’s is famous for its amazing steaks and awesome bar. They serve up sublimely tender prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood and use only Akaushi beef and succulent seafood flown in fresh. The bar on the first floor serves exquisite cocktails, such as the Rio Blanco, a combination of Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco, sauternes, DeGroff's pimento bitters, lemon juice, and jalapeno skin.
Top review
PaulaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We absolutely loved it and our server was amazing
Whiskey Cake - San Antonio
4.6 (4343)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
La Cantera
Whiskey Cake, located on La Cantera Suite in the heart of Downtown, is the place to go for great whiskey. The interior of the restaurant and bar features reclaimed architectural elements and creates an environment that is comfortable and inviting, making it an ideal spot for dinner after a long day at work. The large central bar is inviting and features an expansive list of whiskeys and other high-end liquors. The farm-to-fork food menu is divine, especially when paired with one of their creative cocktails.
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Chelsea
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
So delicious and they even brought out slices of cake with a cute Happy Birthday sign for my sister and me.
Whiskey Cake, located on La Cantera Suite in the heart of Downtown, is the place to go for great whiskey. The interior of the restaurant and bar features reclaimed architectural elements and creates an environment that is comfortable and inviting, making it an ideal spot for dinner after a long day at work. The large central bar is inviting and features an expansive list of whiskeys and other high-end liquors. The farm-to-fork food menu is divine, especially when paired with one of their creative cocktails.
Top review
Chelsea
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
So delicious and they even brought out slices of cake with a cute Happy Birthday sign for my sister and me.
Maverick Texas Brasserie
4.6 (1251)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Downtown
Maverick, located in a beautiful and elegant spot downtown, is a great place to cozy up and enjoy a legendary dining and drinking experience. The dining room features a wide-open kitchen where you can watch chefs prepare food over open flames. And guests can also dine and drink in the Tavern Room or Al Fresco patio. The food menu includes rotisserie meats, fire-kissed steaks, share plates, and housemade desserts. And the bar features a curated wine list, handcrafted classic cocktails and plenty of Texas beer on tap.
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LaurelVIP
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Great food, drinks, and wine! Service was pretty slow. Liked the decor and ambiance.
Maverick, located in a beautiful and elegant spot downtown, is a great place to cozy up and enjoy a legendary dining and drinking experience. The dining room features a wide-open kitchen where you can watch chefs prepare food over open flames. And guests can also dine and drink in the Tavern Room or Al Fresco patio. The food menu includes rotisserie meats, fire-kissed steaks, share plates, and housemade desserts. And the bar features a curated wine list, handcrafted classic cocktails and plenty of Texas beer on tap.
Top review
LaurelVIP
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Great food, drinks, and wine! Service was pretty slow. Liked the decor and ambiance.
Rebelle
4.5 (2401)
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown
Rebelle is downtown San Antonio's premier seafood spot - and a great place to enjoy amazing cocktails and wine. Located inside the Luxury Collection St. Anthony Hotel, it’s a classy spot with purple hues, comfy seating and delicious libations. The menu features everything from East Coast Oysters to fresh seafood to cast-iron Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Spanish Iberico Pork-loin. Make sure to order one of their specialty cocktails from the bar, like Envy, a mix of Tito’s Texas Vodka, St. Germaine, Pear Puree and Rosewater.
Top review
Melissa
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Great experience, food was delicious and the service was top-notch.
Rebelle is downtown San Antonio's premier seafood spot - and a great place to enjoy amazing cocktails and wine. Located inside the Luxury Collection St. Anthony Hotel, it’s a classy spot with purple hues, comfy seating and delicious libations. The menu features everything from East Coast Oysters to fresh seafood to cast-iron Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Spanish Iberico Pork-loin. Make sure to order one of their specialty cocktails from the bar, like Envy, a mix of Tito’s Texas Vodka, St. Germaine, Pear Puree and Rosewater.
Top review
Melissa
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Great experience, food was delicious and the service was top-notch.
SILO Terrace Oyster Bar
4.8 (2135)
$50 and over
Seafood
North San Antonio
SILO Terrace Oyster Bar is a modern classic take on the traditional Oyster Bar. The menu features the freshest oysters from East Coast boutique harvesters and American Seafood prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The interior is a casual yet elegant atmosphere and they also have an amazing covered outdoor rooftop Oyster Bar. Their signature cocktails are tasty and creative and pair perfectly with the small plates on the menu. Try the Silo Mule, a refreshing take on the Moscow Mule.
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GregVIP
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Always great food here, and we love the fact that they have lighter desserts such as the Sorbet and Mousse.
SILO Terrace Oyster Bar is a modern classic take on the traditional Oyster Bar. The menu features the freshest oysters from East Coast boutique harvesters and American Seafood prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The interior is a casual yet elegant atmosphere and they also have an amazing covered outdoor rooftop Oyster Bar. Their signature cocktails are tasty and creative and pair perfectly with the small plates on the menu. Try the Silo Mule, a refreshing take on the Moscow Mule.
Top review
GregVIP
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Always great food here, and we love the fact that they have lighter desserts such as the Sorbet and Mousse.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - San Antonio
4.8 (9741)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
La Cantera
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is the perfect spot for an upscale dining experience and one of the best bars in San Antonio. The restaurant, located in the upscale Shops at La Cantera, serves hand-selected, USDA-aged Prime beef and features tableside carvings of signature items. The beautiful open kitchen gives you a chance to see the chef whip up your meal, too. And Vibrant Bar 79 is a super energetic and trendy place to enjoy cocktails, wine and live entertainment with expansive views overlooking the local shops.
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Adela
Dined 7 days ago
The pork chop special is awesome and the service is always great.
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is the perfect spot for an upscale dining experience and one of the best bars in San Antonio. The restaurant, located in the upscale Shops at La Cantera, serves hand-selected, USDA-aged Prime beef and features tableside carvings of signature items. The beautiful open kitchen gives you a chance to see the chef whip up your meal, too. And Vibrant Bar 79 is a super energetic and trendy place to enjoy cocktails, wine and live entertainment with expansive views overlooking the local shops.
Top review
Adela
Dined 7 days ago
The pork chop special is awesome and the service is always great.
Piatti - San Antonio
4.6 (2121)
$30 and under
Italian
Alamo Heights
Piatti is an excellent choice for dining and drinking out in San Antonio. It offers amazing people watching, beautiful decor and killer cocktails. It’s a contemporary neighborhood restaurant with creative dishes with traditional Italian influences. The Alamo Heights location makes it a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Their focus is on simple pizzas here. Try the Margherita, made with fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella, and basil, and pair it with a classic cocktail from the bar menu.
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Tanya
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing ! The server was great definitely will be back
Piatti is an excellent choice for dining and drinking out in San Antonio. It offers amazing people watching, beautiful decor and killer cocktails. It’s a contemporary neighborhood restaurant with creative dishes with traditional Italian influences. The Alamo Heights location makes it a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Their focus is on simple pizzas here. Try the Margherita, made with fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella, and basil, and pair it with a classic cocktail from the bar menu.
Top review
Tanya
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing ! The server was great definitely will be back
Piatti Restaurant - San Antonio, Eilan
4.5 (1371)
$30 and under
Italian
La Cantera
Piatti Eilan is the newest addition to the Piatti family. Piatti has many different locations scattered around the country and this one is in the unique community of Eilan. It promises a commitment to sustainable and locally-sourced dining options in the community, like the other outposts. The seasonally inspired cuisine here has a special emphasis on local farms and producers and the result is phenomenal tasting food. Check out their list of house libations, like the Market Martini or the Capri Lemon Drop.
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BarbaraVIP
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
Excellent staff. Beautiful location. Delicious food
Piatti Eilan is the newest addition to the Piatti family. Piatti has many different locations scattered around the country and this one is in the unique community of Eilan. It promises a commitment to sustainable and locally-sourced dining options in the community, like the other outposts. The seasonally inspired cuisine here has a special emphasis on local farms and producers and the result is phenomenal tasting food. Check out their list of house libations, like the Market Martini or the Capri Lemon Drop.
Top review
BarbaraVIP
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
Excellent staff. Beautiful location. Delicious food
Aldo's Ristorante Italiano - San Antonio
4.9 (2015)
$30 and under
Italian
North San Antonio
Aldo’s Ristorante is a casual Italian spot with an upscale vibe located in the North San Antonio area. The menu features a variety of fresh homemade dishes cooked to perfection, each one calling to mind the flavors of Tuscany. They pride themselves on the exquisite service and extensive wine list that make a winning combination. The lounge is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a drink while waiting for a table.
Top review
Sherry
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food. Excellent service. And always love the changing specials.
Aldo’s Ristorante is a casual Italian spot with an upscale vibe located in the North San Antonio area. The menu features a variety of fresh homemade dishes cooked to perfection, each one calling to mind the flavors of Tuscany. They pride themselves on the exquisite service and extensive wine list that make a winning combination. The lounge is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a drink while waiting for a table.
Top review
Sherry
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food. Excellent service. And always love the changing specials.
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca
4.5 (1232)
$30 and under
Italian
Medical Center
This elegant restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine and drinks in a delightful setting. Diners can sit inside in the warm Enoteca interior or outside on the back patio amidst the flowers and fresh air. Established in 2006, they have been serving up some of the best pizza, house-made gnocchi, Italian Rice Balls and house-made mozzarella in San Antonio. It's a super warm environment with an extensive wine list so you can always pair the perfect glass of vino with your pizza.
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Benito
Dined on May 19, 2025
Amazing food and experience. Highly recommend it.
This elegant restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine and drinks in a delightful setting. Diners can sit inside in the warm Enoteca interior or outside on the back patio amidst the flowers and fresh air. Established in 2006, they have been serving up some of the best pizza, house-made gnocchi, Italian Rice Balls and house-made mozzarella in San Antonio. It's a super warm environment with an extensive wine list so you can always pair the perfect glass of vino with your pizza.
Top review
Benito
Dined on May 19, 2025
Amazing food and experience. Highly recommend it.
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse - San Antonio
4.9 (3182)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
North San Antonio
Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse, located on the North Loop in North San Antonio, is an award-winning restaurant and bar featuring Mid-Western, grain-fed, aged prime beef. They also offer fresh seafood, daily chef specials and an awesome collection of New and Old World wine. In fact, their wine cellar has over 3,000 bottles! If wine isn’t your thing, try one of their handcrafted cocktails or premium spirits with your meal.
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chrisVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Uplifting as usual. Great service and the lobster cargo is always at highlight. New York strip steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Bethany took fantastic care of us !
Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse, located on the North Loop in North San Antonio, is an award-winning restaurant and bar featuring Mid-Western, grain-fed, aged prime beef. They also offer fresh seafood, daily chef specials and an awesome collection of New and Old World wine. In fact, their wine cellar has over 3,000 bottles! If wine isn’t your thing, try one of their handcrafted cocktails or premium spirits with your meal.
Top review
chrisVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Uplifting as usual. Great service and the lobster cargo is always at highlight. New York strip steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Bethany took fantastic care of us !

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