Esquire Tavern

Name: Esquire Tavern
Address: 155 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78205
Telephone: (210) 222-2521
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

620 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Charming
Innovative
Good for groups

Located in the heart of downtown, The Esquire Tavern is the oldest bar on the San Antonio Riverwalk, opened the year, month and day that Prohibition was repealed. Tending bar in the early days was a highly prized and much sought after craft. Bar keeps then created many of their own syrups, mixes and concoctions and used the freshest of juices with the intention of serving the best products. We at the Esquire have taken a serious approach to the old world of bartending and spun it with a modern twist. Combining classic techniques and new world flavors and culinary concepts, our goal is to lead and set San Antonio's emerging cocktail culture on the map.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(210) 222-2521
Website
http://www.esquiretavern-sa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nash Zink
Private party facilities
We can offer the entire bar, dining room and river balcony, accommodating up to 175 guests. Our Downstairs space can also be reserved, with its 15-seat bar and two semi-private lounges which hold 30 guests each. Call well in advance of your event date — availability of the whole place is limited.

Location
155 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
St. Mary's
Parking details
** We are OPEN during Commerce Street construction! **<br /><br />The Esquire Tavern is encircled by four parking garages and various street lots, the closest being one half block east, the Market Street Garage across from the Westin Hotel with entrances on East Commerce and Market streets. One block further East on East Commerce and Presa is the City Garage. To the West, The Rand Parking Garage on Soledad and Houston and to the North, the College Street Garage at College and St.Mary’s St.
Public transit
Conveniently located in downtown on the San Antonio River, The Esquire Tavern is within walking distance from most major hotels. In addition, The Esquire is serviced by the Yellow Line Downtown Trolley conveniently located at the corner of Commerce and St. Mary’s fifty feet from our front door.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Antonio
Innovative
San Antonio
Innovative

620 Reviews

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Paul
Treasure Coast
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The family and I have enjoyed several meals here previously, but this last was a huge step in the wrong direction. Prices are all up markedly. The food was poorly prepared (burgers, all ordered medium rare, all came to the table well done). They changed up the burger toppings, now with egregious amounts of shaved raw onion (I love onion, and this was a painful amount). Side salad was strangely bland and flavorless. Our server, when he could be bothered to check on us, gave the impression he thought we should be ordering more than we were. Perhaps that's why he tried to overcharge us? Atmosphere was lacking, with a table of drunken, overly loud boomers screaming at one another across the table. I'd love to give The Esquire the benefit of the doubt, given how pleasant past experiences have been, but there was just too much wrong, much of it down to less tasty yet more expensive food and poor service. Too many other options to chose from to waste another outing here.
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William
San Antonio
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you're planning a night out at the Aztec Theater, dining at The Esquire Tavern is an absolute must! This historic gem offers a perfect blend of ambiance, flavor, and top-notch service that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. The menu is a delightful mix of innovative cocktails and mouthwatering dishes that cater to a wide range of palates. I highly recommend the charcuterie board to start, paired with one of their expertly crafted cocktails. The mains are equally impressive—everything is prepared with attention to detail and bursting with flavor. The location is ideal, just a short stroll from the Aztec Theater, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed meal before the show. The Esquire's vintage charm and vibrant atmosphere really get you in the mood for a night of entertainment. Whether you're a local or visiting San Antonio, The Esquire Tavern is an outstanding choice for a pre-show dining experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we visit San Antonio with dine at the choir! Favorite spot, highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The menu was limited, and even though the waitress was very nice and helpful, it took her a while to come by our table, even though we were the only people there.
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DavidB
San Antonio
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was fine. Food was room temperature when it came out. Tasted good and drinks were great. Not impressed by service. Server seemed to know what he was doing but was pretty rude to me and my guests.
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OSCART
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love The Esquire. Every time we visit San Antonio, we go eat there and to have a few drinks. I love the ambience. Hope to be back soon !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
taste, libation, space, music, service. They hit every mark. We ordered a variety of items from the menu and the bar. The craft cocktails are amazing. The downstairs bar is exactly what San Antonio needs. It doesn’t feel touristy. It feels speakeasy comfort. Our 3 teens loved it as much as the adults. I wish I had an Esquire in New Orleans…that should tell you everything you need to know.
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JamesM
San Antonio
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was excellent, cocktails are also very good and unique.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice little menu. You pay for the location. I rate it 4 stars out of 4 for a 4 star restaurant. It's not a 5 star restaurant and that's ok.
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JeccaG
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went right before a concert at the Aztec theater and it was so good. The drinks were on point! Liz our server was super nice super knowledgeable and took the time to check on us pretty consistently. Will definitely go again.
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FAQs

Esquire Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 222-2521.

Esquire Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 620 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

Sep 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

155 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

Cross street
St. Mary's
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
** We are OPEN during Commerce Street construction! **<br /><br />The Esquire Tavern is encircled by four parking garages and various street lots, the closest being one half block east, the Market Street Garage across from the Westin Hotel with entrances on East Commerce and Market streets. One block further East on East Commerce and Presa is the City Garage. To the West, The Rand Parking Garage on Soledad and Houston and to the North, the College Street Garage at College and St.Mary’s St.
Public transit
Conveniently located in downtown on the San Antonio River, The Esquire Tavern is within walking distance from most major hotels. In addition, The Esquire is serviced by the Yellow Line Downtown Trolley conveniently located at the corner of Commerce and St. Mary’s fifty feet from our front door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nash Zink
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.esquiretavern-sa.com/
Phone number
(210) 222-2521
Private party facilities
We can offer the entire bar, dining room and river balcony, accommodating up to 175 guests. Our Downstairs space can also be reserved, with its 15-seat bar and two semi-private lounges which hold 30 guests each. Call well in advance of your event date — availability of the whole place is limited.

Esquire Tavern

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 620 people are saying

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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