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Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX

Biga on the Banks

4.8
4.8
5746 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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Bruce Auden's award-winning BIGA ON THE BANKS is located in a spectacular setting in downtown San Antonio's modern International Center. Overlooking a romantic tree-canopied bend in the river, the historic and the new find common ground in Biga's dynamic re-emergence with ultra contemporary cuisine propelling San Antonio's recent ascent to a new level of River Walk dining. Gourmet Magazine named Biga one of the five best restaurants in Texas. Fine dining has never meant "fussy" to Chef Auden. Biga's ambiance is casual and relaxed - San Antonio style. Auden's celebrated culinary background, coupled with creative and energetic design, has marked Biga on the Banks as one of Texas' truly outstanding restaurants.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 225-0722
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Auden
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
  • Private party contact
    Perny Shea: (210) 225-0722
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public transportation.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,746 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

5,746 Reviews
  1. KristineA

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the best ribeye ever! Great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!

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  2. JeffN

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good location, friendly and informative waiter and very good food. I had the antelope (very good) and quail (great). Great Grand Marnier soufflé.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good restaurant but not great. My mahi mahi came out raw but they quickly took it back to cook some more. It was pretty good. Soufflé was also good but not exceptional. The decor is rather dated. Service was very good and attentive. Overall very expensive for what you get.

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  4. FrankieB

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! The rack of lamb and 8oz beef fillet were tops.

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  5. CaryH

    San Antonio

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delightful experience in every way. The staff is amazingly nice, knowledgeable and accommodating while the light-industrial setting is clean and sober. The food is truly delicious offering a selection of dishes for every taste profile. Particularly innovative is the option to “mix and match” from the menu in order to build your unique meal experience without overindulging or breaking the pocket-book; it’s a clever and lovely way for the kitchen to showcase it’s abilities. Wine pairings were spot-on and superbly accompanied our food choices.

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  6. CynthiaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were outstanding! I would highly recommend Biga for a special evening out.

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  7. DexterC

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Biga on the Banks was one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. I literally could dine there every night and order something different every night. I am also convinced that no matter what I ordered the dishes prepared by their award winning chef would be exquisite. This is definitely a go to restaurant in San Antonio.

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  8. RichardH

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. The noise level was to be expected given the fact that, as it’s name suggests, Biga on the Banks is located right on San Antonio’s River Walk, with hundreds of tourists passing by!

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  9. ase1707

    New York Area

    545 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    545 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a very nice dinner at Biga on the Banks. I enjoyed my meal, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I would like to return and try something different.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience! The waiter was exceptional!! The food was amazing!

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  11. ChristineS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a significant birthday. Our server was outstanding. He brought out a dessert with a candle to help us celebrate and wrote Happy Birthday on the dish. Our food was superb and was so happy to have the prix fixe.

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  12. KarenJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We didn’t have one bad bite

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  13. Joseph

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, a nice mixture of standard American and other ethnic food. Good choice of appetizers and mains. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend and return.

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  14. BillF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rey was a great waiter. Beet salad was divine, perfectly prepared lamb. My husbands ribeye wasn’t quite as tender as you might expect for the price, but still delicious.

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  15. Papastent

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, outstanding food and a beautiful view. We will definitely be back!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful pre-fix meal and paired wines! Service was spot on.

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  17. Cunninghams

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I ate here before seeing a show at the Majestic Theater. We both had the Pan Seared Red Snapper. It was the best meal we’ve ever had. The pearled cous cous and nopalito salad made the dish. We were also happy that half portions were offered. The service was excellent. We will definitely be returning!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service and ambience! That sticky toffee dessert was amazing as well as the salmon dish with rissoto, pear slaw and a pomegranate reduction (chef’s kiss)!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food, and ambiance. Would totally recommend!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jose was excellent and the food was great as well had the little gem lettuce salad and angus beef Denver. I would definitely revisit this place to try other things on the menu

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn't care for banana bread pudding, unappealing and just not that good. Corn pudding was the best!

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  22. amywill

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was great! We loved it and the food was amazing! The service was amazing! Tucker did a great job!

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  23. JustinS

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plenty of options for all appetites. Service was great and they made nice recommendations.

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  24. MattK

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect all around. Outstanding service with exceptional food makes this a place to consider for repeat visits.

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  25. KennyH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice scenery on the water waiter was good 4/5 but food was not great tried 5 different dishes none were impressive

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  26. Boogeeboo

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great - a little different but very very good. Our server, Rosemary, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. An excellent place to celebrate a special occasion - we were celebrating our 35th anniversary and they not only met but exceeded our expectations.

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  27. Ranjit

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Food was excellent, service levels were outstanding

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Gabriel walked us through the popular options of the menu and was very professional. He answered any and all questions we had and made sure that my fiance and I had the perfect night. The food was incredibly good! It will put you in a food coma!! Kudos to the chef and the whole staff for making the atmosphere just as good as the food was! We will be coming here again hands down.

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  29. JovanniR

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Biga On The Banks is our favorite spot. They never disappoint.

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  30. WendyP

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great ending to our San Antonio trip! Love this place - best lamb chops EVER - and their desserts are worth the calories.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only one describes our dining experience at Biga on the Banks. ……OUTSTANDING!!!!!

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  32. MaureenK

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location, food, service and drinks were all outstanding.

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  33. JeffreyC

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Nick. Excellent salads and main entree (red snapper).

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding as always! Have enjoyed going to this great restaurant on the Riverwalk for many years and it never disappoints

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our entire experience was wonderful, we really enjoyed the food everything was on point we will definitely return.

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  36. Deke

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the ribeye and it was good, but not outstanding. My girlfriend had the sirloin and it was awful, tasted like aged liver. The service was very good, no complaints there. In the end, you can get a much better steak at a chain type restaurant for half the price and we all know what those are like.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Buen lugar para comer en el centro de San Antonio

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  38. BrandonR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was great and ambience was amazing. Our server Gabriel was a 10/10 very upbeat and congratulated me and my fiancees 3 year anniversary. The food was amazing and I would definitely come again.

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  39. GregD

    San Antonio

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here several times a year and always for our anniversary. This occasion, as always, it was all very good. There's not an entree, appetizer or dessert that isn't very good and the service is top notch as well. Unique location provides tranquility above the riverwalk. If they asked me to suggest any changes, I would say the music (at least this last time) was just a little too upbeat for a tranquil place. I'd soften it to something with less beat... I'm thinking classical guitar type stuff - but they didn't ask me :)

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  40. Mcrider

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great business or date dining location. Very convenient.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Biga on the Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 225-0722.

Biga on the Banks is rated 4.8 stars by 5746 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Biga on the Banks

203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public transportation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Auden
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (210) 225-0722
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
  • Private party contact
    Perny Shea: (210) 225-0722
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