The Best Restaurants in San Antonio, According to our Tastemakers

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San Antonio, the oldest and second-largest city in Texas, has grown into a major tourist destination thanks to The Alamo, River Walk, and other top attractions. Locals in-the-know recognize San Antonio as an incredible gastronomic powerhouse serving much more than your run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex. But where do the savviest of diners eat out when seeking the best restaurants in San Antonio? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. These 20 restaurants span an incredible range of culinary influences, all showcasing bold flavors of the southwest and the finest local, seasonal ingredients. Book a table at the best restaurants in San Antonio today!

20 Restaurants

Updated October 28, 2019

Restaurants:	Periphery, Clementine San Antonio, Maverick - Texas Brasserie…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Contemporary French…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown, North San Antonio…

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Periphery

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

170 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Creative Cuisine

At Periphery, a light-filled neighborhood bistro in Monte Vista, elevated versions of classic southern cuisine and Italian comfort foods share equal space on the menu. At the helm …Read more

100% recommended

Best Ambiance in San Antonio

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Clementine San Antonio

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

North San Antonio

439 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Neighborhood Gem

Clementine is a gem of the Castle Hills neighborhood and one of the best restaurants in San Antonio for reimagined southern classics. Husband-and-wife team John and Elsie Russ brin…Read more

97% recommended

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Maverick - Texas Brasserie

$$$$·Contemporary French·

Downtown

948 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

With Maverick – Texas Brasserie, the acclaimed San Antonio restaurateur Peter Selig and chef Chris Carlson devised a concept of French brasserie-style fare cooked over open fire. R…Read more

98% recommended

Best Ambiance in San Antonio

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Playland

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Downtown

91 reviews

Fun
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Restaurateurs Andrew Goodman and Stefan Bowers, who are also responsible for the stylish San Antonio spots Battalion, Feast and Rebelle, took a departure toward the fun and casual …Read more

100% recommended

Kid Friendly in San Antonio

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Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar

$$$$·American·

North San Antonio

218 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar, one of the best restaurants in San Antonio, presents sophisticated southern cuisine inspired by Texas. Owners, married couple PJ and Lindsey Edwar…Read more

98% recommended

Fit for Foodies in San Antonio

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Nonna Osteria

$$$$·Italian·

Downtown

482 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Notable Wine List

Nonna Osteria occupies a corner of the historic Fairmount Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Acclaimed chef Luca Della Casa (a runner up on Food Network Star) presents fine Northern It…Read more

93% recommended

Notable Wine List in San Antonio

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Cappy's Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Alamo Heights

2,407 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Great for Lunch

Cappy’s Restaurant in Alamo Heights is another popular establishment from Cappy and Suzy Lawton, who also own the San Antonio eateries Cappaccino’s and La Fonda on Main. The two-st…Read more

98% recommended

Great for Brunch in San Antonio

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Rebelle

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown

938 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Romantic

Within months of its 2015 opening, Texas Monthly named Rebelle a “Best New Restaurant” and San Antonio Magazine selected it as one of the top 10 best new restaurants in the city, c…Read more

86% recommended

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Tre Trattoria @ The San Antonio Museum of Art

$$$$·Italian·

Alamo Heights

403 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Waterfront

The acclaimed chef Jason Dady is co-owner of Tre Trattoria at the San Antonio Museum of Art, which occupies the historic Hops House right on the River Walk. The rustic brick buildi…Read more

96% recommended

Outdoor Dining in San Antonio

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SILO Terrace Oyster Bar

$$$$·Seafood·

North San Antonio

614 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

SILO Terrace Oyster Bar is the third SILO location in San Antonio, testament to its reputation for incredible seafood. Oysters, flown in daily from boutique harvesters on the East …Read more

94% recommended

Notable Wine List in San Antonio

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Botika

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

785 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Botika, a Peruvian-Asian fusion restaurant helmed by chef Geronimo Lopez, opened at The Pearl in 2016 and was an immediate hit with San Antonio diners seeking unconventional cuisin…Read more

93% recommended

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Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman

$$$$·American·

La Cantera

940 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

Signature, a fine-dining restaurant at La Cantera Resort and Spa, is the brainchild of Andrew Weissman, an award-winning chef who was born and raised in San Antonio. Taking inspira…Read more

95% recommended

Best Overall in San Antonio

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Supper

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

1,407 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Supper is a stylish farm-to-table bistro at the Hotel Emma, a beautiful venue beside the San Antonio River. Its menus focus on seasonal vegetables and whole grains, with chef John …Read more

95% recommended

Healthy in San Antonio

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Restaurant Gwendolyn

$$$$·Contemporary French / American·

Downtown

495 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Creative Cuisine

Restaurant Gwendolyn sits in a quiet spot overlooking a leafy bend along the River Walk, best admired from the wrought iron balcony. The restaurant is open for dinner only, either …Read more

96% recommended

Fit for Foodies in San Antonio

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Grayze

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

526 reviews

Casual
Great for Brunch
Great for Outdoor Dining

At Grayze on Grayson, chef Pedro Cuellar presents elevated comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch. Cuellar’s cuisine is casual and creative, with regular…Read more

81% recommended

Great for Brunch in San Antonio

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Range

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown

519 reviews

Special Occasion
Bar Seating
Good for a Date

Range is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in San Antonio for diners seeking top-quality steaks and seafood. The sophisticated, two-story chophouse, part of chef Jason Dady’s…Read more

89% recommended

Late Night Find in San Antonio

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The Cookhouse

$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·

Alamo Heights

127 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Authentic

Pieter Sypesteyn, chef-owner of the Midtown restaurant The Cookhouse, is a native of New Orleans, and he takes the rich culinary heritage of his home city as inspiration for its me…Read more

95% recommended

Best Food in San Antonio

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Feast

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

320 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Creative Cuisine

Mediterranean, Mexican and classic southern cuisines come together at Feast, a modern space in a historic neighborhood. With its white walls, glass art and hip vibe, it’s a quirky …Read more

Neighborhood Gem in San Antonio

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Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine

$$$$·Mexican·

Alamo Heights

725 reviews

Great for Lunch
Authentic
Casual

Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine, a consistently solid contender among the best restaurants in San Antonio for authentic Mexican fare, welcomes diners to its stylish hacienda-inspired…Read more

92% recommended

Great for Lunch in San Antonio

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Bliss Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

3,083 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

At Bliss Restaurant in Southtown, chef-owner Mark Bliss changes his dinner menu frequently to best showcase the freshest local ingredients of the season. Bliss is a study in perfec…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in San Antonio

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