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1. Biga on the Banks
4.9
Exceptional(5895)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
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.
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2. Bliss Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5119)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Bliss is consistently among San Antonio’s best restaurants in terms of quality, service and atmosphere. Bliss is located just blocks away from downtown San Antonio in the burgeoning Southtown area. Our mission is to express excellence in the most inclusive, genuine and hospitable way. Bliss serves contemporary American cuisine. Our menu changes frequently with an emphasis on what is seasonal and creative over what is predictable and familiar. Our goal is to create a relaxed yet elegant dining experience in a genuine and comfortable environment.
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3. Paesanos - River Walk
4.4
Awesome(2363)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 39 times today
Walk-ins welcome! An iconic San Antonio River Walk restaurant, Paesanos is where locals and visitors come to enjoy an Italian meal in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. Located on the beautiful River Walk dine al fresco on our spacious riverside patio and let the cares of the day slip away.
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4. Battalion
4.7
Exceptional(3974)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Located at the "Gateway to Southtown," the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 is home to Battalion. After a nearly two year renovation, "The Rock" has been restored as the crown jewel of Southtown. Overlooking the spectacular downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of Americas, Battalion's contemporary design merges perfectly alongside the historic building's strong, yet weathered 1920's craftsmanship. Chef Davis has created an extensive menu of fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, stunning vegetable dishes and Italian classics. Complimenting the menu is a comprehensive wine list and a refreshingly original cocktail program.
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5. Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(613)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Inspired by Texas’ deep-rooted history of cattle ranches, Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serves as a culinary tribute to its beloved Lone Star State.Ambler, true to its character, is as bold in flavor as it is in design. The restaurant’s subtle masculine-yet-approachable interiors gives way to the bright and cheerful ambiance of San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk. Offering vibrant flavors and jaw-dropping views 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ambler is located on the lobby river-level of Hotel Contessa, a 265 all-suite destination property situated on the banks of the San Antonio River at 306 West Market Street. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Ambler online at amblersanantonio.com or call (210) 298-8040.
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6. Zocca Cuisine d'Italia
4.2
Awesome(254)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Come for the ambiance, stay for the cuisine. Enjoy Italian-inspired dishes with Texas flair, regional wines, and clink-worthy cocktails. The newly renovated and refreshed Zocca serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; as well as daily Happy Hour and Weekend Brunch. A late night menu is also available from 10pm-12am in the Zocca Lounge. Live Music can also be enjoyed on Thursday evenings. Guests can expect craveable items in an indoor-outdoor setting right along the San Antonio River Walk. Special events take place year round and the indoor-outdoor bar offers a walk-up component for River Walk patrons.
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7. Ostra at Mokara Hotel & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1376)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
At Ostra, we proudly present the finest selection of fresh fish from around the world, including Gulf, Canadian, and East Coast oysters. Uniquely imaginative cuisine delights diners as they stroll in from the River Walk to enjoy fine fare and one of our famous margaritas. Ostra features exclusive River Walk dining, a dramatic stone and glass oyster bar and a private dining room to accommodate any guest request. Here, you can expect quality ingredients, an extensive wine selection, specialty vintage tequilas and the highest levels of service in a relaxed contemporary atmosphere. Complimentary Valet for up to 3 hours
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8. Little Rhein Prost Haus
3.9
Excellent(127)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Historic Texas Country Icehouse & Premium River Walk Patio Nestled on the edge of the historic La Villita Village is a very special place, the oldest two story rock building in Bexar county built by Otto Bombach in the mid-19th century. A pleasant surprise to behold! The Prost Haus, German by design but Texas country by application. Admire the museum like spectacle of the interior restaurant and bar architecture and slide outside to the most beautiful patio on the San Antonio River Walk. Live country music radiates as guests indulge in cool Texas brews or hand-crafted colorful cocktails. The menu items are made from scratch daily and offer delicious delicacies from hand pulled giant pretzels, Texas corned beef Reubens, and mouthwatering USDA steaks. This is the best patio on The San Antonio River Walk to wind down, enjoy Texas country music, and watch the best sunsets in the southern USA.Prost Y’all!
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9. Crockett Tavern
3.9
Excellent(131)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
“YOU MAY ALL GO TO HELL, AND I WILL GO TO THE CROCKETT TAVERN!”Born out of the ruins of The Alamo’s last stand, situated on the El Camino Real Trail, the Crockett Tavern is the real Texas deal.Located in the historic Crockett Hotel, feet away from the perimeter walls of the legendary Alamo, the Tavern exists as a living reflection of the site of the infamous battle of nearly two centuries ago and of Davy Crockett, the storied frontiersman whose life and death provided the most remarkable narrative of it all.The surroundings tell their own tale. Old Bexar rock, repurposed oak and cedar beams create a canvas that harkens back to the days when Texas was a battleground for independence. After your visit to the world-famous Alamo, the Tavern offers a chilled whiskey cocktail or an ice-cold Texan craft-brewed beer, served at a worn and weathered bar that is guarded by Texas’ largest girth longhorn mount.
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10. Best Quality Daughter
4.8
Exceptional(703)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 71 times today
Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.

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