Mouthwatering New American in San Antonio

Bliss

★★★★★ 4.6 (808) • $$$

"Small, cozy place in Southtown. Came here for a date night and celebration. They had a tasting menu that was available Tues-Thurs nights for a limited time that is like a restaurant week menu for a decent price. We had a great variety of food and everything was phenomenal. The grilled octopus tastes almost as good as octopus we had in Kyoto. The short ribs were super tender. The tostadas were light, citrusy and refreshing. The butternut squash cheesecake was a perfect and interesting dessert. Never thought about putting squash into a cheesecake but flavors were subtle and not too sweet. The forest cake was thick and rich though - you def need a glass of milk to go with that.Service was quick. The waitress was super attentive and made great recommendations! We were lucky we got in before the tasting menu trial period ended. We'll def be coming back!"

The General Public

★★★★☆ 4 (996) • $$

"Went during lunch time and their lunch menu options are great for $12. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best in San Antonio and the green chile chicken sandwich was sooooo good!! The service was great, we went with our pup, so happy to say they are a patio pet friendly restaurant. We sat outside and the climate was perfect for an outside lunch. The Brussels had a good crisp, but I personally prefer more of a honey siracha Brussels type. Lunch Menu is 11am-3pm. Happy hour begins at 3pm with their unbeatable 3pm: $3, 4pm: $4 and 5pm: $5."

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - La Cantera

★★★★☆ 4 (945) • $$$

"Everything was phenomenal. We had to either wait an hour and 15 minutes for a reservation, find seats at the bar or leave. We luckily found seats at the bar and are so glad we stayed. Friday lunch time was extremely busy. It seems like everyone was there for the pork chop special. We ordered lobster Mac and cheese, a caramelized prime rib, the thickest pork chop known to man and cherries jubilee chocolate cake. It was pricy, but it was my birthday lunch so a splurge every now and then is good. We were thoroughly impressed, everything was delicious and we plan to go back for the next special occasion."

Cappy's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (780) • $$

"Food was excellent. The bread selections they give you during brunch complimentary are awesome. Muffins, scones, cornbread. Whipped fruit butter. Service was good too. Prices are reasonable for the quality"

Supper

★★★★☆ 4 (732) • $$

"Finally made it to "supper" no pun intended lol I had heard raving reviews and nothing but great things about Supper. The reviews on Yelp confirmed it, and my visit sealed the deal! So obviously, I highly recommend! I had it on my foodie list since (recently) moving to SATX. Everything about our experience was 100/10! Service, ambiance and food!!! The historic feel and ambiance can be felt from the moment you walk up and walk in. Of course I snapped away from every angle and still photos won't do it justice! So go see for yourself To start, we ordered a Cesar salad to share and they were kind enough to split it (without us asking for it to be split). I opted for a mocktail (Prohibition Punch) and my hubby had an old fashioned. It's always very much appreciated by me when a business and staff are so detailed. It's the details for me, always! Like the cute little "pearl" in the old fashioned cherry garnish. Which I'm sure is symbolic of the "pearl district". Much appreciated! For entrees; I ordered the risotto and my hubby ordered the black angus filet (au poivre). The truffle on the risotto was fantastic. However, the risotto itself needed a little something. It tasted kind of bland (for my liking) even when combining with the truffle! The steak on the other hand was absolutely phenomenal! Cooked exactly as we ordered, with an explosion of flavors when dipped in the au poivre sauce. Can't forget to mention the highlight of the night for me; the Brussels sprouts! Omg! The best I've had! Kudos to the chef! I would've been ok with 3 orders of Brussels lol I can go on and on about how wonderful this experience was! I will end my review by saying thank you to Angel, our server! And what felt like an entourage of servers making sure our every need was met! Truly grateful and cannot wait to return!"

The Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (672) • $$

"There is a great selection of beer here. I like to get their honey cider. I like their fried green tomatoes and their fish and chips. As someone who doesn't typically like tartar sauce- theirs is delicious! To me it kind of tastes like a tangy ranch. Their Philly cheesesteak is a let down. Don't get it"

Picnikins Patio Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (510) • $$

"A sandwich place that gets 5 star review? Absolutely, the Ultimate could be my all time favorite sandwich. And the staff is really friendly and helpful too."

Camp Outpost

★★★★☆ 4.4 (387) • $$

"The chicken was delicious! The moment you walk in, you're hit with the delectable aroma and your mouth starts watering. I got the quarter chicken and the camp fries. Both were delicious, but I overshot how many potatoes I could eat because the chicken already came with potatoes. I wish I had gotten the Brussels because they looked so good.The staff were a bit standoffish. We were some of the first customers of the day so maybe they hadn't gotten into service-mode yet, but they were helpful and did everything they were supposed to."

Texas Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (346) • $$

"Amazing Happy hour! Margarita is delicious!! They have $5 burger - grind their own meat! I had a quesadilla with chicken- so delicious!!!"

The Creek Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (336) • $$

"One of my friends invited me to lunch at this restaurant, and we both truly enjoyed ourselves. To begin with, it is so incredibly cute! Although a bit tricky to find if you are not from the area, the location makes you feel like you've taken a step back in time. This converted house now restaurant offers picturesque views while dining and loads of photo opps. The service was superb! Our waiter was attentive yet relaxed which was appreciated. Reservations are recommended as it gets quite busy, even during lunch time. I ordered the Shrimp Tampico. It had a beautiful presentation but was really under-seasoned."

Union Station Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (359) • $

"Amazing food, fantastic service. One of the best omelets I have ever had. The biscuits were amazing soft and almost melt in your mouth. Definitely a place I would go back to."

Cafe At The Ridge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (316) • $$

"Haven't even eaten yet and the smell of the bakery has my mouth watering. Our waiter Tyler, is a total gentlemen, and recommended French toast over pancakes, Exquisite! We are still waiting to decide what dessert to choose. !!!!"

Picnikins Patio Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (274) • $$

"Joined two business colleagues for lunch at this very popular place! Long line to place order at counter, but moved fairly quickly.The Vermont Salad is my favorite salad EVER! Also an ENORMOUS portion! Two could easily share it. Big bowl of fresh salad greens, green apple matchsticks, pecans, cranberries, and an addictive Vermont maple dressing that's somehow not too sweet! The combo of flavors and textures is just perfect. One companion had the poblanio soup, which she LOVED. Bright, friendly place with consistently excellent food. Love it!"

Outlaw Kitchens

★★★★★ 4.7 (239) • $$

"We made reservations to visit after trying to walk in last week and finding out they had already filled their last spot. It was worth the wait! We were seated in a cozy little cubby near the back, which was perfect. The staff shared the story of the owners--a husband, a graduate of the CIA culinary school, and his wife, who has a background in construction. Together, they created a warm and inviting restaurant where they used to live before expanding due to their success. We couldn't decide on a red wine, so our waitress graciously let us sample a few before we settled on a lovely French dry red. Our meal started with a fantastic pork and grape appetizer, which was the highlight for us. For the mains, we chose a vegetable and a fish dish. The eggplant was a bit too rich for my taste, and I would have preferred a lighter, crunchier panko coating. The redfish had a bit of a strong flavor, but the corn succotash that accompanied it was excellent. The fresh, crisp salad was another standout.We were too full to enjoy dessert at the restaurant, so we took a nectarine tartlet and chocolate cake home. Both were a hit the next day! For everything we enjoyed, the bill was very reasonable, and the service was exceptional. We'll definitely be back to try more from their weekly-changing prix fixe menu."

Bombay Bicycle Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (289) • $$

""Ated it, but Hated it" lolVery quickly, giving some acknowledgment to the atmosphere, decor and vibes. Very cool. Liked it. That's why this review has two stars.Now for the food. First, I have to acknowledge that I ate my food. lol I was hangry and hungover and after the long wait, I would have eaten a burnt rat. So there it is; the irony of my review.I ordered the "Bombetter Pattymelt." Which, is the "Bombetter Grilled Cheese" with a patty added to make it a pattymelt. It has red onions, green onions, jalapeños, chipotle mayo and like 4 different cheeses. All of that sounds great, but the execution was awful. The onions were raw. Which in the context of a hot sandwich is absolute insanity. The jalapeños were fresh and raw, not pickled, which again in the context of a hot sandwich is insane. Not only were they fresh and raw, they were rough chopped and chunky. So the sandwich was filled with raw cold onion and raw crunchy chunks of jalapeño. Not a great tactile experience. The bread was okay. The cheese was ~okay~ but wasn't fully melted and was still in cheese slice shape, which isn't what you want in a pattyMELT. Also, pattymelts are usually pressed on the griddle or in a sandwich press. That's a big part of what makes a pattymelt different from a cheeseburger made with bread instead of a bun. In fact, I'm gonna go ahead and say it; If a pattymelt isn't pressed... it's a cheeseburger with bread instead of a bun. THERE. SAID IT. So, based on that declaration, I was actually served a very crappy cheeseburger with bread slices instead of a bun.As for the fries, they were so sad, floppy and unmentionable that I shouldn't even be typing these words right now."

Chunky's Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (332) • $

"Burgers are huge! Juicy, cooked just right and everything in my burger was fresh and delicious! As soon as we walked in we were greeted at the door with a menu. Service was top notch. They have an outdoor area and indoor with music playing. A cool hangout place. Bike night last Thursday of the month for those motorcyclists. Plus Adam Richman from Man vs Food has visited and eaten here. Highly recommend it!!"

SILO Alamo Heights

★★★★☆ 3.8 (291) • $$$

"I didn't realize that the original @siloelevated is the Alamo Heights location. It's all of our first time to visit for dinner tonight. It's a touch different than the other locations.Dad had the Limeade, I had Malbec, and my husband had the Spellbound Pinot Noir. Dad and I shared the Chicken Orzo Soup. My husband had the Baby Wedge. The 2 Way Foie Gras was so delectable! The braised version was fantastic. Just wish there were more toast. Dad and I shared the Pan Roasted Red Snapper. My husband had the Center Cut Ribeye. Everything was so good. We left so full!Tonight, they were having a promotion. If you spend $100, then they give you a $50 gift card to use on your next visit. What a deal!"

Velvet Taco

★★★★☆ 3.8 (280) • $$

"Great tacos and plenty of options here , there is a lot of unique combinations and they all tasted great with a Few exceptions. I really liked the chimchuri steak and a couple of the other fan favorites. I didn't like that some tacos had rice in them , it just doesn't make sense. They also choose the tacos shell , they don't give you an option to choose the shell. This place is open late and has good tacos for reasonable prices . Service was good and foood came out quick. Seating area is not very comfortable"

Velvet Taco

★★★★☆ 4.3 (203) • $$

"While always a fan of the margaritas here, today I just came for the food. I grabbed a table and ordered from the QR so we'd have a spot for the whole group. The food ordered in line arrived much quicker. Chips and blanca queso were the highlight, as usual. I love the location and atmosphere. Parking, meh. Get a ride so you can enjoy the margaritas."

Cappyccino's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (153) • $$

"Prices listed are May, 2024This is a good place for a weekday brunch or lunch. We stopped by and had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Turkey Cobb Sandwich - both were solid choices at $15 each. The food overall is really good. They have sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Plenty of options, but the menu stays simple, which I appreciate.They also have a nice selection of regional draft beers, heads up though: they're only 14 oz, not pints, and they cost $8 each.Service was decent, nothing over the top but no complaints either. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and want good, straightforward food"

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (170) • $$

"This is a great place for the area. Not much better over here. Always a good time when I come. I do try and sit in Conan's section. He's such a professional and seems to enjoy his work. He has a good memory and checks back in a timely manner.."

SweetFire Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (156) • $$$

"Food was underseasoned. I had bacon Brussels sprouts & fried quail & waffles. Disappointed & a waste of calories. I had to ask for salt to choke down the quail. At least the bacon made up for some of the crispy but flavorless Brussels sprouts. Service was slow & lackluster to boot!"

EZ's Brick Oven and Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (179) • $$

"Basil chicken pasta, and tortilla soup! First time here, will be returning, fast service, and very delicious food. Hot in temperature!! Excited to try other items on the menu. #SupportLocal"

Cafe Vida

★★★★★ 4.8 (66) • $$

"Delicious healthy food with lots of variety & selection . Breakfast Lunch & dinner options . I had lentil soup with half club sandwich. I ate it all sooooo good. Additionally smoothies and shakes all kinds."

Twin Peaks

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (139) • $$

"Breanna our waitress was amazing. We came in for lunch and the place was about half full. Ordered a couple of rounds and some lunch. About 10 minutes later Breanna came back and told us they were having computer issues and the kitchen wasn't getting orders but she would keep an eye on of our order. The table next to us said they had been waiting an hour and still no food so we decided to cash out the drinks and come back a different day. The manager did not seem to know what to do to try to help. Hopefully they get it figured out so we can come back."

Goofy's Bar and Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (115) • $$

"We have been in several times over the past few weeks. Here's what I think. First and foremost, the service is great. Super friendly folks who are laid back enough to make us feel like we can come in and de-compress during our lunch break. We have not liked every single thing we have ordered here, but that's an US issue and we just don't order those things again. We do like the taco salad and the Philly very much tho. Their ABLT is delicious! The Blue Balls are really good. I can't speak on the drinks, as we just order water due to the heat. The beers look cold tho... We don't have an issue with the prices. If you get "bad service" here then you are probably having a bad day and it's showing. We have had nothing but a pleasant experience, every time!! They were even super kid friendly and did everything they could to please our little picky eaters one evening. 100* for sure!"

LadyBird Beer Garden

★★★★☆ 3.7 (77) • $$

"Very good atmosphere, the bartenders are all super friendly, attentive, and fun! They have special events often if you follow their social media. They do offer food as well :)"

Cafe Vida

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42) • $$

"FOOD IS AMAZING! Service is great! Cute little shop in a plaza. I get the green juice every time i come 10/10. Salmon salad amazing, turkey avocado wrap amazing, have been a few times and nothing has missed!"

Cavalier

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"My foodie friends and I decided to try one of the newest downtown upscale restaurants, Cavalier, located inside the Intercontinental hotel. Please note that parking can be an issue due to the downtown construction, but Cavalier will validate your parking if you use the hotel valet. Much appreciated!We arrive on time for our reservation and are seated promptly. After looking over the menu, which has a definite French flare to it, and decide to start off with some focaccia bread, oysters Rockefeller, Caesar salad and a glass of pinot noir for me. The focaccia was divine and didn't last long. The Caesar salad was their take on the classic and they did a good job. They plated in a very colorful way. The oysters are next and are also super flavorful. I can't recall the topping they add but it made it pop with flavor. The pinot noir was also very good. For my main course I go with the braised short ribs with broccolini and truffle fries. The short ribs were tasty and very tender. No knife was needed as a fork easily cut through the meat. The protein sat on top of some mashed potatoes that just soaked up all the brown gravy. The broccolini was a nice side but I really preferred the truffle fries. Very tasty and crunchy. Lastly, I made room for the Hibiscus Pavlova desert. You could tell it took some skill to make this dish. It was very flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed my first time at Cavalier and look forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu."

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (10)

"While checking out at the Walmart self checkout I spy a Charley's Cheesesteaks which I had never heard of before. Not quite hungry but wanting a snack my husband and I decide to head over and get a simple Philly cheesesteak to share. We got the 6" (small). Right off the cashier was attentive and polite. Placed my order quickly and waited about 3 mins. (There were 2 customers in front of me) I could see items being cooked fresh which only added to my excitement. When my number was called another polite employee gave me my order and noted that there were napkins etc over there if I needed them. Over the top helpfulness! Wanting to love the idea of Philly cheesecake but never really finding a business that makes it how I like it I wasn't expecting too much. After all I am in a Walmart grocery store. However with my first bite I was sold!! SO delicious!! I found myself wanting more than half the sandwich. Surely my husband can't know where the half line is right?! Just another nibble to even it up...Ugh! I had the sandwich to my husband and jump on my phone to see if this company is in Utah. THEY ARE! I was pleasantly surprised with this sandwich. Not being able to say more than that since it's all we ordered but know we will be back!! I only hope the employees at the Utah locations are as courteous as the employees were at this one. Please give them my praise. It really makes a difference!! Until next time...K"

Mash'D

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Wow did we have a good time at Mash D. Top notch service from everyone in the place. We sat at the end of the bar so we interacted with almost everyone. The food was good, we had fried pepperoni (tasted fantastic) and a "Detroit style Pizza". Now I am from Detroit and once worked at one of the three founding places for Detroit style pizza and was a personal friend of the founder of the next generation Detroit style pizzas (Jets). The pizza was good, the dough was somewhat fluffier than the originals but very tasty. The restaurant itself was very nice, clean, well laid out with inflator and outdoor seating. Well done Mashed D, well done indeed."

Boiler House At The Pearl

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$$

"TL;DR - amazing food and service, especially for celiac or gluten sensitive patrons. If I had guided myself by the Yelp rating I may have skipped this place, but I'm glad we went by Google instead. A lot of the complaints I saw in reviews below about having to pay for parking or other comments that were not necessarily up to the restaurant felt unfair and not an accurate reflection of the experience here. My friend found this place while searching for gluten free options for our weekend in San Antonio, and the food and service were both so great that we went back for more on our second day in town. On our first visit we had Chris take care of us. We started with the quail-wrapped bacon appetizer and the truffle fries, and we ordered the salmon and the pollo norteño for our entrees. We went after 2pm, so the happy hour was in place and we also ordered 2 of their happy hour margaritas. The margaritas were the only not great part of our meal, but they were fine. We both finished the apps and entrees and everything was beyond flavorful and delicious. Chris was a wonderful server as well. We sat inside and it was great!So we agreed to go back for round 2. I'm very sorry I can't remember the name of our server for day 2, but he was absolutely wonderful as well. This time we sat outside. Having celiac usually limits the options I can have at most places, but I had the wonderful problem of not knowing what to choose here! So I asked our server for his recommendation between the burger and the lunch specials, all of which sounded great. He mentioned that the burger had won first place during a contest a few months before, and so my friend and I both ordered it (hers with a regular bun, mine GF) and WOW! No wonder it won the contest, there are so many wonderful flavors blended in there and they're so unexpected. We also repeated the quail and truffle fries and were equally delighted by all of it. The truffle fries were so crunchy and delicious, it was inevitable to finish the bowl. For day's 2 drink I went with their version of a Sidecar, which was nothing like a standard one, but still really enjoyed it. All in all, we came here for 2/3 days in town and I'd go back in a heartbeat for our next visit to San Antonio. The food, the service, and the ambiance. All 10/10!"

Biga On The Banks

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$$

"Goated af fam. Stop reading this review and just make a reservation. Seriously it's the best in the city. It overlooks the river. Just go. Everything is done to a high standard. The sticky toffee pudding will replace whatever your favorite dessert currently is. Cheers y'all."

The Magnolia Pancake Haus

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Excellent food and atmosphere Like the Curios out front The SERVICE was amazing and we WILL be back"

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Okay, so my return here was a better experience than my visit 2+ years ago. I popped in for a quick bite as I was in the area--just got appetizers and drinks. I usually may never have space in my tummy for dessert but this time I did. This was the best cheesecake I've had in a really long time--I typically do not care cheesecake . The snapper throats name is deceiving as it's actually the snapper cheeks/side of its face but I guess haha. The fish was tender and deep-fried without being greasy. They let the natural taste of snapper shine through as there wasn't heavy seasoning or salt which is great. The calamari dipping sauce was a nice curry which is the usual sauce pairing you would think of but it works! The ambiance was lowlight moody and rustic vibes."