Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Name: Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
Address: 306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78205
Telephone: (210) 298-8040
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (608)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

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2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Great for brunch

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Collins
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Location
306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Navarro
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"$10.00
sweet cream cheese smothered
Steel Cut Oatmeal Brulée$9.00
cinnamon, brown sugar, local honey, pecans
Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$9.00
local honey, market berries, house granola
Local Farmer's Fruit$10.00
melons, berries, bananas
Market Fruit Smoothie$8.00
organic yogurt, local honey, house made protein powder

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado Ciabatta$10.00
fried farm fresh egg, local tomatoes
Smoked Texas Style Street Tacos$16.00
flour tortillas, farm fresh eggs, choice of house chorizo, klein's smokehaus bacon, or country pork sausage, fire-roasted salsa, smoked cheddar, house potatoes
Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$19.00
buttermilk-battered akaushi angus steak, fried farm fresh eggs, country biscuit, peppered gravy, house potatoes
Huevos Rancheros$17.00
fried farm fresh eggs, black beans, crisp tortillas, griddled chorizo, house salsa, cotija cheese
Bagel & Smoked Salmon$19.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, sprouts
Egg White Fritatta$17.00
local goat cheese, foraged mushrooms, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, house potatoes, bakery toast
Griddled French Toast Stack$16.00
ciabatta, vanilla custard, roasted apple crisp, cinnamon whipped cream, maple syrup

Classics

Griddled Flapjacks$13.00
house buttermilk batter or gluten free, pure maple syrup, honey butter
Classic American$15.00
two farm fresh eggs any way, choice of klein's smokehaus bacon, country pork sausage or griddled ham, house potatoes, bakery toast
The Old San Antone Omelet$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, house chorizo, smoked cheddar, fire-roasted salsa, scallions, house potatoes, bakery toast
Riverwalk Omelet$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables, spinach, bakery toast

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus Bacon$6.00
Country Pork Sausage$6.00
Griddled Ham$6.00
House Potatoes$5.00
Farm Fresh Egg, any Style$3.00
Bakery Toast$4.00
country white, whole wheat, sourdough, rye, english muffin

Beverages

Drip Coffee$5.00
Espresso + More$6.00
Harney & Sons Teas$4.00
Iced Tea$4.00
Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Watermelon$6.00
Pineapple$6.00
Grapefruit$6.00
Orange$6.00

What 608 people are saying

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Antonio
Great for brunch
San Antonio
Contemporary American
San Antonio
Great for brunch
San Antonio
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers a "great atmosphere" and picturesque views of the Riverwalk, perfect for a relaxing meal. Guests rave about the "wonderful service," with standout servers like Francisco and Mohamed ensuring a memorable dining experience. While some dishes like the blackened snapper are "the best ever," others have mixed reviews. The restaurant excels with its brunch offerings and "delicious breakfast," making it a must-visit for those seeking a scenic and satisfying dining adventure.

608 Reviews

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Rachel
Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Francisco, was incredible! He was attentive, considerate and did not let us lift a finger to pour more coffee or water. He was very thoughtful on timing our food and his check-ins were helpful! The fried sticky bun was incredible and the coffee was great. Our other breakfast items were tasty as well!
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Earl
San Antonio8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food but a little loud if you’re looking for a more calm and serene atmosphere. Would go back though.
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Megan VIP
Key West / Florida Keys18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Nice, quiet dinner on the river walk— away from the hustle and bustle, but still San Antonio vibes.
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Jordan
Nashville8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very small menu. Presentation of the food was fantastic but lacked flavor. Our service was wonderful. Mariachi band started around the time our salads came, which was not branded with the ambiance and took away from the quiet atmosphere. Probably will not return.
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Cecily
San Antonio6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Took my mom for birthday/Mother’s Day brunch. Had nice table service and sat outside. Only negative that I could say is that we were close to the pit and the smoke was a little much when the wind blew our direction. Food and drinks were delicious and cost is typical for the area on the Riverwalk.
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Steve
Houston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Server was good but slow. They had the doors open to the Riverwalk, which seems nice, but it was letting in flies and other bugs which too away from the ambience. Overall good experience. I will go back.
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Diana
Philadelphia2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I was staying at the Hotel Contessa and the Ambler Restaurant is in the hotel. I booked dinner for 4 and was excited to eat there for two reasons, my birthday celebration and listening to the Mariachi music that was in the bar adjacent to the restaurant. I want to start by saying that the food was excellent! I was more disappointed with the diner type of vibe inside the restaurant along with the service from the waitress staff. The lighting inside the restaurant was the brightest annoying spotlight shinning above our heads I have ever experienced. It was so uncomfortably bright it caused me to get a headache. For a restaurant that claims to be fine dining, the ambience was not. We were not given serving spoons with our appetizers and the waitress did not provide the best service. If you are looking for fine dining experience, do not have dinner there, have a burger at the bar. That was a much better experience. The Burger was fantastic!
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Eric
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
3.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The tortilla chips were really greasy and some were undercooked. The NY strip steak was sub par, especially for the price you pay for it. It was a very cheap cut of steak. The topping to the crème brûlée in one part was actually burned and tasted that way. Very disappointing
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Mandi
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! The patio was perfect! Great food and server!
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KellyD
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside under a canopy of trees right on the riverwalk watching the barges go by for Fiesta. The food was really good, the ambience was perfect and chairs had padding and were comfortable to relax in. Our server Froneiseo was WONDERFUL! He made sure we had everything we needed, he was a true professional and probably the best server I've had in a long time. He did not interrupt us he just did what was needed. Hope the Ambler knows how good he is. Overall will definitely go back to the restaurant. Its a gem hiding in plain site.
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FAQs

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails is rated 4.4 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Google Map for Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

Cross street
Navarro
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Collins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée

Ambler Signature Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Contessa Bakery Board

Contessa Bakery Board$9.00

Fruits, Grains, & Bakery

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"$10.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal Brulée$9.00

Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$9.00

Local Farmer's Fruit$10.00

Market Fruit Smoothie$8.00

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado Ciabatta$10.00

Smoked Texas Style Street Tacos$16.00

Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$19.00

Huevos Rancheros$17.00

Bagel & Smoked Salmon$19.00

Egg White Fritatta$17.00

Griddled French Toast Stack$16.00

Classics

Griddled Flapjacks$13.00

Classic American$15.00

The Old San Antone Omelet$15.00

Riverwalk Omelet$15.00

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus Bacon$6.00

Country Pork Sausage$6.00

Griddled Ham$6.00

House Potatoes$5.00

Farm Fresh Egg, any Style$3.00

Bakery Toast$4.00

Beverages

Drip Coffee$5.00

Espresso + More$6.00

Harney & Sons Teas$4.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Watermelon$6.00

Pineapple$6.00

Grapefruit$6.00

Orange$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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