1 Watson

Name: 1 Watson
Address: 111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78205-2230
Telephone: (210) 222-7637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (535)

$30 and under

Southwest

111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Escape the ordinary at 1 Watson, a rooftop oasis 15 floors above San Antonio. Enjoy stunning views of the River Walk, Main Plaza, and San Fernando Cathedral while indulging in modern Southwestern cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails.

Savor Texas-inspired dishes like Smoked Brisket Tacos or The Chicken Tinga Salad, each reflecting the region's culinary heritage with a contemporary twist.

Quench your thirst with a curated selection of craft cocktails. Enjoy refreshing margaritas, the smoky notes of Texas-made bourbon, or vibrant handcrafted gin and tonics. Each drink is designed to enhance the breathtaking views and delicious food.

Step into a sophisticated ambiance with industrial-chic design and modern Texas touches. Relax in plush seating and bask in the warm glow of the fire, making 1 Watson the perfect destination for an unforgettable dining experience.

**Please note after 9:00PM we are 21+, no reservations will be honored after this time to any individuals under 21.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southwest, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(210) 222-7637
Website
https://www.1watsonrooftop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 535 people are saying

1 Watson 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

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Antonio
Great for scenic views
San Antonio
Hot spot
San Antonio
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1 Watson offers a "stunning view" and a vibrant rooftop atmosphere, perfect for enjoying "delicious drinks" and shareable dishes like brisket tacos and southwest eggroll dip. While service can vary, the friendly staff and "amazing" cocktails make it a delightful spot for social gatherings and special occasions. A "must stop" in San Antonio!

535 Reviews

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Michael
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very pleasant and relaxing meal. Our waitress was excellent, and they made some modifications to an appetizer to ensure it was gluten free for my wife.
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Barbara
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Love the view and the drinks were so good!
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Liz VIP
Houston19 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Surprised about the service and food but the rooftop deck had beautiful views. Waiter changed to waitress from the get go. Brought the wrong salad dressing that was described as included with salad, forgot the poblano cream sauce on the salmon-had to ask where it was, appetizer shrimp was super pricy with 5 shrimp on a mini thick tostado at $19.
1 WatsonResponded on June 6, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. While we're glad you enjoyed the beautiful views from our rooftop deck, we're sorry to hear that the service and some aspects of your meal didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate you bringing the issues with the salad dressing, missing sauce, and appetizer pricing to our attention. That’s certainly not the level of detail and value we aim to provide, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure better consistency moving forward. Your feedback is incredibly helpful as we work to improve, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to deliver the full experience we strive for. We will connect with you privately to see how we can make things right.
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Shane
Central Texas1 review
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
When seated we were told someone would come take our order, after waiting I had to go ask and was told someone would come take our order. After waiting another 15 minutes we just had to go to the bar and place the order! It was not very busy so not sure what the issue was! Very nice place with a great atmosphere, just wish they would improve the service.
1 WatsonResponded on June 6, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere of our venue, but we’re truly sorry to hear about the delay in service you experienced. That’s not the level of hospitality we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it can be when expectations aren’t met—especially when it wasn’t busy. We’d like to connect with you directly to better understand your experience and find the best way to make it right.
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Pete
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and view are excellent. The hostess, bartender, and waiter were all friendly. While the waiter's service was a B-, he made up for it with his genuine kindness. The chef this evening was incredible. We rarely leave a tip for the chef, but we did that night. My only minor complaint would be the Shrimp Gamba Sopes. The shrimp and sauce were fantastic, but I'd skip the Masa Sopes. They were hard and detracted from the overall flavor profile. I'm a tequila drinker, and the bar had a couple of good options (Tesoro and Lalo). My wife had the Lavender Lemonade and enjoyed it. Our entrees were the highlight of the meal. My wife ordered the Cilantro Lime Chicken, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked—great Mexican flavors. Fair warning: don't eat the grilled jalapeño if you can't handle extreme heat. I ordered the ribs with street corn and mac & cheese. This was absolutely delicious. The corn was to die for, and the mac & cheese was some of the best I've had. However, if you don't like jalapeños, you may not enjoy the mac & cheese. I was blown away by the ribs because they were obviously oven-cooked, which is usually a no-go for a Texas BBQ connoisseur like myself. However, this is where the chef showed his skill. He was able to produce a really good-tasting product without the necessary tools (i.e., a smoker). A++ dish. Overall, we'll definitely be back with friends. Hopefully, we'll have the same chef, though the waiter mentioned they rotate them.
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ken
Austin8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When you first enter, it has a cool inside bar vibe, but tonight we headed to the outside patio. It's not one of the highest rooftops, but it has a nice view. You face the courthouse, the Towers of America. Ordered our first round of drinks and then two appetizers. Our host was spot on. VERY nice ... I ordered the Western Egg Roll Dip, and Cin ordered Loaded Wedges. Both of them were VERY GOOD. We found ourselves sneaking bites of each other's apps! Service was GREAT! "Keenon" Pricing was just like any other downtown bar/hotel/restaurant. We missed the happy hour, so we paid full price. $38.00 for two drinks and two apps. We added it to our list when friends are visiting or when asked about rooftop places. Salud
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Maggie
Houston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambience were spectacular. It did get quite noisy as there were two larger groups but once they relocated to the outside balcony the environment was more pleasant to enjoy a lovely conversation and cocktails.
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Karen
San Antonio10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and drinks were amazing, rooftop views stunning.
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Jesse
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes, food, and views. We are definitely going to come back.
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Stacie
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were a table of 12 for brunch. They were not crowded. We sat on the open rooftop. The DJ had the music so loud we couldn’t hear the person right next to us. When asked to turn it down he refused. The food and drinks were good. However the food was slow in coming then they only brought 7 meals and it was another 15min until the other three arrived. By then everyone’s meal was cold but we didn’t want to be rude and eat before all the meals arrived.
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1 Watson is rated 4.4 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southwest, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.1watsonrooftop.com/
Phone number
(210) 222-7637

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