Battalion

Name: Battalion
Address: 604 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX, United States, 78205
Telephone: (210) 816-0088
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3598 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 816-0088
Website
http://www.Battalionsa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Joshua Davis

Location
604 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Caesar Chavez
Parking details
Parking is available in the lot next door (PAID LOT) Lavaca
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, View, Wine

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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3,598 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
The food was not that great especially for the price our sever wasn’t very good she never came by to refill my drink and was a little rude we will not be returning
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DavidK
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and great service. We always enjoy our dinners at Battalion and have recommended the restaurant to several people.
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DennisS
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Waiter, Adrian was excellent. His meal recomendations and wine pairing was perfect. The meal was presented beautifully and was awesome. The Beef tartar was outstanding. We are sorry we did not visit before. We will be back.
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MATTD
San Antonio
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience4
Good food and ambience, but our waiter left a lot to be desired.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, great cocktails, great wine, excellent service! Will definitely be back.
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AmandaC
San Antonio
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Battalion never misses. We are here at least once monthly and have never ever had a bad dish or poor experience.
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laneyh
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed our meal and service. It is a wonderful place to share plates and have a little bit of everything. The food was amazing and love the idea of the old firehouse. It was pretty dark but we enjoyed everything very much.
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OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
Giving 2 stars just because we got a reservation last minute & our waitress was nice. We were really excited about trying Battalion for our anniversary dinner and the food was so disappointing. The food took 45 mins to come, the pasta was super undercooked/hard. We weren't offered the dessert options. I've always heard great things about this place I don't know what happened. Hopefully they were just having a bad night & it's not always like this because this put a big downer on our anniversary night.
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GailE
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, atmosphere were excellent. The only downside, we were charged $5 for butter for our bread.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was good but not amazing, maybe it was because of our choices. They ran out of dessert which was a big disappointment! The place is amazing and they put attention to every detail.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience4
Our server kept messing up our order he forgot to put in our order before the kitchen closed and when our food came the birthday girls dish was not there due to the fact our server forgot to put it in and he had to convince the kitchen to make it after close. But we did get a free cake which was nice
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ShellyM
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good variety of offerings. We were encouraged to try family style ordering so we got to taste a lot of things. The spinach dumplings were awesome, and every pasta dish delighted. Could used a few more vegetarian options, but for those who don’t mind a bit of pork in the pasta, the offerings are delicious.
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IsaiahM
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Decided to try something new for my anniversary dinner with my wife and was not disappointed. The staff, food, and ambience were all great and contributed to a great meal.
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MargaretO
Atlantic City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Battalion was recommended while we were in town. Parked across the street and ran into issues with the website to park - you can also text, which is helpful. Since it is an old firehouse, there are many doors, so make sure you go to the right one. Overall staff was pleasant, but not overly friendly; quick to seat, take order, deliver food, but seemed detached/uninterested. Low lighting, cool lamps, chill space. Roomy tables. Beautiful utensils and napkins. Started with bread service - crisp edges, warm, soft center; got with garlic olive oil - hearty serving with numerous pieces of garlic; we ordered burrata with fried capers and oil. Presentation was pretty - but the oil and spice was overpowering for such a delicate cheese. Really took away from the beauty of burrata; bread points served were charred and well seasoned. Would order them by themselves. I got the orecchiette - FLAWLESS. Simple sauce, perfectly seasoned with a undertone of salt from the fennel sausage and spiced with just enough heat that I could not stop eating it. Perfect amount of broccoli, as well. Husband got the pork - you could cut it with a butter knife; tender, flavorful, melted in your mouth; sauce was rich and would have been perfect for mashed potatoes or some of the bread that we had devoured already. Served with some kind of potato - ate on the drier side. Ordered the polenta with mushrooms - lacked flavor, seasoning; very bland. Tiramisu for dessert was perfect; sweet from the cream and bitter from the cocoa powder. Allowed all the hard work that goes into that dessert shine with simple flavors. Cappuccinos were excellent, though did not come with the dessert (we ordered them at the same time) and would have enjoyed it. Would absolutely give this a second, third, and fourth visit.
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GregM
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful flavors and reasonable prices! Interesting atmosphere. We went there for our 25th anniversary and were not disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got a variety of things but our favorites were the whipped ricotta bread service, the meatball appetizer and the eggplant Parmesan entree. Would go back again.
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ElaineO
San Antonio
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Great service from Julia!! The food was good, but not great. Pear seasonal salad was very tasty, but could have used more pears and/or bigger pieces or slices vs chunks. The sausage meat in my pasta was very chewy though it had a nice flavor. My daughter's pasta was delicious, but about 1/2 of the size of mine. She ordered an appetizer to fill her up. The tiramisu had a nice chocolate flavor and the mascarpone filling was good, but I couldn't taste any espresso or coffee flavor.
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Whammer
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, great service and excellent ambiance. First time for us and we tried something from every part of the menu. All of the food was so full of flavorful. We will be back.
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slw42
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
Nice waiter but food was awful, like an olive garden but worse
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RaymarB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my wife there for a birthday date and we enjoyed our time there. Great food, drinks, service, and ambience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary here. Our server, Charlie L. took care of us amazingly and had the best suggestions
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Exceptional dinner for my group of 5, food and drinks delicious, attentive service. Very nice atmosphere. A bit loud but that wasn’t a problem
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GloriaH
San Antonio
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Nice place, bread service was grest. Unfortunately our main meal was not warm when served. Protein portions were a bit large for one person and sides are separate. Pasta portions were big as well for one person. If I were to return it would only be for drinks and appetizers, no pasta or main course.
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RobertS
Dallas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Boring Italian food in a cool atmosphere. Food quality does not match the atmosphere or the prices. Seems like they try, but really need to step up the food quality - perhaps take a look at menus of top Italian restaurants in other Texas cities for ideas.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Great food, waiter was awesome. Perfect place for an anniversary dinner!
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HeidiM
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got a recommendation drom a server at another restaurant who used to work at Battalion. The food was amazing, best meal of our vacation. The manicotto was divine. Loves the bread and whipped ricotta.
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Audreyhep
Houston
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The food, service, and ambiance were all equally delightful.
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DianneF
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
My party tried six dishes , which we shared. Three were good, the other three not so good. To me this is too “hit or miss” to spend my dining out dollar on.
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Jason
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was enjoyable. I will definitely be returning.
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GregoryL
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very tasty, upbeat atmosphere in an old fire station, good service. I’ll be back.
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Allie
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun experience! Had a great time and the food was wonderful. Will book again in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Menu not what it used to be, and too loud to have a conversation
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Roxy
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this eclectic restaurant with incredible food and service!
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HenrykM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The eggplant dip was delicious as was the pasta puttanesca and the pork chop. The flavors were rich. The presentation was just right. The pacing was comfortable. The cocktails include imaginative ingredients. The lighting could have been brighter to help enjoy the dinner. Service was friendly.
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agl1
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great dinner experience, but it was interesting that kept asking if we were celebrating any special occasion, but not sure why, no glass of champagne or dessert was offered, nor that we need it but would have been appreciated, otherwise no need to ask.
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ckspire
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience here. It's a must whenever I get to San Antonio!
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HappyDiner
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting outside was really nice, as it was very loud inside. Food was great. Parking is in a paid lot next door.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was very good. Staff was friendly and attentive. Noise level is pretty high but the atmosphere was interesting and different. We enjoyed the experience overall.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is fabulous. Food is excellent and the waitstaff were great in recommending both food and cocktails that we might have skipped over which turned out to be amazing
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Giova
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food! We would go back to the restaurant for sure. The only thing is the parking. A little hard to find free parking around be ready to pay for parking.
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You can order delivery directly from Battalion using the Order Online button. Battalion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 816-0088.

Battalion is rated 4.5 stars by 3598 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

604 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

Cross street
Caesar Chavez
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in the lot next door (PAID LOT) Lavaca
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Joshua Davis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.Battalionsa.com/
Phone number
(210) 816-0088

Battalion

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Does Battalion offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Battalion currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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