The Cookhouse

4.7

236 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

720 E Mistletoe Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Cookhouse serves up seasonal menus inspired by New Orleans culture. Stop in for dinner, and discover a quaint location that’s ideal for a quick bite or spending time with friends and family while enjoying wine and beer. We are small restaurant with only 60 seats. Providing an intimate and cozy setting, with dim lighting. Owners Peter and Susan focus on the nostalgia of their New Orleans memories, and bring them to San Antonio.
The menu at the Cookhouse changes with the seasons, providing varying tastes that rely on the ingredients from local farmers. Start off with choices from the oyster bar or soup and salad offerings for lighter flavors. Small plates include fried boudin balls, African Spiced Cauliflower, Cajun cracklins and more. The main dishes at the Cookhouse include flavorful options like the New Orleans BBQ shrimp and Smoked Duck Breast. The wine and beer list is diverse and pairs well with all of the creole flavors.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 320-8211
Website
http://www.cookhouserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Pieter Sypesteyn
Catering
For all catering inquires please email brittany@whereyatsa.com, please provide the following information. Name Potential amount of people Date of event Time Full service catering or Pick up
Private party facilities
We are an open kitchen restaurant with 60 seats. We love large parties, but we are limited in space. We can only seat a max party of 12 people during service. Large party times are designated for 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, and 8:30. This allows a 2 to 2.5 hour dinning time for your guests. We can split checks up to 6 times. For a large party of 13 or more, a credit card is required to hold the reservation. There is a $25 cancellation fee per a person. For private events please email info@whereyatsa.com.

Location
720 E Mistletoe Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Neighborhood
Alamo Heights
Cross street
N Saint Mary's Street
Parking details
We have residential parking so just make sure you are not blocking any driveways. Thank you
Public transit
The Pearl Brewery less than 5 minThe Riverwalk less than 10 minutes away
Entertainment
Jim Cullum Band on Friday Nights
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Poboys$10.00
Fried Shrimp, BBQ Shrimp, Fried Catfish, Blackend Catfish
Chopped Salad$10.00
romaine, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, radish, poached apple, poppyseed ranch
Crispy Brussel Salad$10.00
fried brussel sprouts, Steens citrus vinaigrette, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, chevre, frisee
Fried Boudin Balls$10.00
traditional cajun chopped pork and rice, fried crisp, with quick slaw and house pickles
Gumbo$9.00
house made andouille sausage and duck
Zucchini Hush-Puppies$5.00
with saffron aioli
House Cut Fries$4.00
cajun seasoning, remoulade
Deviled Eggs & Praline Bacon$4.00

Drinks

Hurricane$6.00
Rhumbero, passion fruit, Herbsaint, lemon
Spanish Spritz$10.00
sherry, ginger simple syrup, cava
Cucumber Breeze$6.00
cucumber sake, lime, sparkling wine
Red Sangria$6.00
red wine, apple, sherry
Americano$8.00
Peychaud's aperitivo, sweet vermouth, soda
Sparkling Wine Flight$24.00
White Wine Flight$20.00
Red Wine Flight$20.00

What 236 people are saying

The Cookhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

236 Reviews

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Victor VIP
San Antonio29 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 17, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Opentable confirmed a reservation for me last Saturday 16th Jan. I called many times and kept getting the same voicemail hinting no one generally answers phone calls. When my wife and I got there the place was closed with a chain and lock around the main entrance. I am sorry that they decided to close, but they should have posted the condition on social media for reservations made to that date. To this moment the website and Facebook page show the place as if it continues to be open.
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CarlosG VIP
Austin13 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 9, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made reservations and even confirmed. When our party arrived we found the restaurant closed. Very disappointed tat we were not notified about the restaurant being closed. Being compensated in some way for our inconvenience, but I won’t hold my breath. I’ve been to this restaurant several times, and recommend it often, time will tell if I ever return.
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Achill
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going to miss this excellent restaurant when it closes Dec. 31, 2020
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09foodie VIP
San Antonio21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will forever miss this San Antonio institution. The oysters, the shrimp, the gumbo--all amazing. As a girl from New Orleans, this was where I went for my NO fix. Best of luck to Pieter and Susan in their new ventures. We are looking forward to seeing what's coming.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Big thank you to Chef P for providing San Antonio with an awesome place to enjoy a night of Shrimp and Oysters. Truly a gem in the robust restaurant scene here in SA.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally DEE best restaurant I have every been to! Hostess service atmosphere were amazing. The culinary adventure was top notch! Definitely will be a regular there!
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JessicaD VIP
San Antonio11 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 23, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Mexican Squash was fantastic but that’s the only positive thing I can say about the food. Our entrees took over 30 minutes to come to the table. When we got them they were cold. They offered to give us a glass of wine for the long wait instead of compensating for things that had been ordered. This restaurant was wonderful when it first opened but honestly I was really disappointed for what I paid for tonight.
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CourtneyMcCance
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So so glad we were able to experience the Cookhouse one last time before the transition! Great service and atmosphere and as always, excellent food. So sad to see you go, but looking forward to what is to come ❤️
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MarthaB
San Antonio7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t go!!!!! The Oysters ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The risotto ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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09foodie VIP
San Antonio21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best New Orleans food in SA
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FAQs

The Cookhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 320-8211.

The Cookhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

720 E Mistletoe Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Additional information

Cross street
N Saint Mary's Street
Neighborhood
Alamo Heights
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cajun, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have residential parking so just make sure you are not blocking any driveways. Thank you
Public transit
The Pearl Brewery less than 5 minThe Riverwalk less than 10 minutes away
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Pieter Sypesteyn
Entertainment
Jim Cullum Band on Friday Nights
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cookhouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(210) 320-8211
Catering
For all catering inquires please email brittany@whereyatsa.com, please provide the following information. Name Potential amount of people Date of event Time Full service catering or Pick up
Private party facilities
We are an open kitchen restaurant with 60 seats. We love large parties, but we are limited in space. We can only seat a max party of 12 people during service. Large party times are designated for 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, and 8:30. This allows a 2 to 2.5 hour dinning time for your guests. We can split checks up to 6 times. For a large party of 13 or more, a credit card is required to hold the reservation. There is a $25 cancellation fee per a person. For private events please email info@whereyatsa.com.

The Cookhouse

About this restaurant

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Menu

Eats

Poboys$10.00

Chopped Salad$10.00

Crispy Brussel Salad$10.00

Fried Boudin Balls$10.00

Gumbo$9.00

Zucchini Hush-Puppies$5.00

House Cut Fries$4.00

Deviled Eggs & Praline Bacon$4.00

Drinks

Hurricane$6.00

Spanish Spritz$10.00

Cucumber Breeze$6.00

Red Sangria$6.00

Americano$8.00

Sparkling Wine Flight$24.00

White Wine Flight$20.00

Red Wine Flight$20.00

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Cookhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cookhouse restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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