Ida Claire

Okay, so my family and I hit up Ida Claire in San Antonio for Valentine's Day dinner, and let me tell you, it was so worth it! They had a set menu for $115, which included an appetizer, two entrees, and dessert. At first, I was a little like, "Hmm, is it gonna be worth it?" But let me tell you, it totally was!We started with the grilled oysters and hummus. The oysters were fresh and perfectly grilled, and the hummus was creamy and flavorful - a great way to kick off the meal. For our entrees, we both went for the ribeye steaks. They were cooked perfectly - juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. Seriously, some of the best ribeyes I've had in a while.And then, dessert! They brought out a chocolate strawberry situation with some brownies. It was the perfect sweet ending to a delicious meal. Everything was just so good!But what really made the experience special was our server, Jay. He was super accommodating and funny, which made the whole night even more enjoyable. He really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great Valentine's Day dinner.Honestly, from the food to the service, everything about Ida Claire was top-notch. It was a bit of a splurge, but for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, it was totally worth it. Five stars for Ida Claire - we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend checking them out, especially if you're looking for a place to celebrate something special. And if you get Jay as your server, you're in for a treat!

Food was amazing, southern crisp and tasty We loved it. The drinks were out of this world delicious !!! But now let me talk about our experience with David! He brought an unforgettable smile, his eyes sparkled and his Heart beamed ! Oh what kindness My husband and I were beyond pleased with his hospitality and attention. An overwhelming welcome his suggestions were spot on! Thank you David for treating us like family Melinda and George" it's in the name ! WYKYK!!!! "

A homey Southern food chain that delivers comfort and creativity in every detail! With locations nationwide, this spot manages to feel both familiar and unique, thanks to its thoughtful branding, creative menu design, and cozy, inviting interior. The food and cocktails definitely lived up to the vibe. I was impressed with their cocktail menu, which is cleverly organized by Sweet, Refreshing, and Spirit Forward options--super helpful if you're not sure what you're in the mood for. Every drink we tried was well-crafted and complemented the flavors of the food perfectly.Speaking of food, the Lazy Susan Sampler is an absolute must-try! It's the perfect way to sample a bit of everything, but my personal favorites were the pimento cheese--rich, creamy, and full of flavor--and the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or a round of cocktails with friends, this spot nails it with great food, thoughtful details, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

Came in for brunch and the food was good although service was very slow, but friendly. The restaurant is fairly spacious with lots of seating with an outside seating area; there's also quite a bit of interesting wall decor! I got a mimosa and the Crème Brûlée French Toast. The French toast did have lemon curd and it was heavy on taste meaning it was definitely more lemon-y than I would have preferred but it was good. This is a must try if you're in the area.

This place was super cool! I got there for "vinyl" hour which is their happy hour but they play vinyl records. I ordered their mango margarita, blueberry mule, gumbo with shrimp and seafood pasta. The mango margarita was good but the menu said it came with chamoy and it in fact did not have chamoy but it did have a cute slice of pineapple and tajin on the rim. The next drink I got was the blueberry mule. I asked if they could make it more on the citrus'y side and they added about an ounce and a half of lime juice. It was sooooo good and refreshing!!! The big complaint I have with the drinks is the amount. They are moderately priced but you get wayyyyy more ice than beverage. The gumbo was realllyyyy good! I just got a cup but next time I'll get a bowl. I loved it. The seafood pasta was a major disappointment. It lacked flavor which I wasn't expecting since the gumbo was packed with Cajun flavor. There also wasn't a lot of seafood compared to the noodles. Some of the crawfish were super chewy. So I wouldn't get the seafood pasta again The bartender was awesome! Super knowledgeable and quick with service. The food took a long time which was odd bc the place was nearly empty and my gumbo which was the appetizer came out at the same time that my pasta did.

Loved it. Six of us dined here tonight (Saturday). One couple had been here before and it was a first for us and another couple. We had 4 pm reservations to ensure we could get in. We got seated right away, near the kitchen. Water and menus came right away and a moment later, our server, Valeria was came by. She was very good good to us. She really knew the food, was quite helpful and checked in with us often. To summarize the meal...Pre-dinner cocktails: Cosmo, White Wine, Thrice OldFashioned and a beer. All were great. Appetizers...Two of their Lazy Susan variety platters. A lot of very tasty items and dips. Meals...Three rib dinnersChicken and WafflesBlackened Red FishThe meals were very good. Near the end of the meal, one of our group mentioned that her ribs were black and crispy at one end. Poor thing - wish she would have let me know early on. So one order of charred ribs was the only miss. The rest of the meals were very good as was the service. We'd come back to Ida Claire.

Went here for the first time for lunch. It was very busy, which is an indication that it is a popular restaurant. I ordered the Monte Cristo Sandwich with a side salad. I was skeptical at first because the sandwich was covered with powdered sugar and came with a dipping jelly. It blew me away how delicious it tasted. Need to come back for sure.

We stopped by Ida Claire for lunch and overall had a decent experience. I tried the chicken and waffles, which were pretty good--the waffles were spot on, fluffy and delicious. However, the chicken tenders on top were a bit overcooked, making them tougher than I would've liked. Still, it wasn't a dealbreaker. My fiancé went for the double cheeseburger and thought it was pretty good, but he couldn't finish it. The pimento cheese and fancy sauce added a lot of flavor, which he enjoyed at first but found overwhelming by the end. We were also surprised that fries weren't included with the $15 burger; we had to add $6 for sweet potato fries, which felt a bit much.The service was good, and the restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere. While lunch was fine, we're not sure we'd be back for it. However, we're definitely curious to try their brunch menu next time--it seems like it could be a better fit for what we're looking for.

I'm going to commence by stating that Amanda was an exemplary server. Our cuisine was absolutely delectable and everything was cooked fresh to perfection. The ambiance was inviting and distinctive with every detail. The lemon poppyseed pancakes were absolutely delicious and a must try. Coming in from SC, this was a true delight. We shall return.

I had a really wonderful experience here I was able to really be served by great people who love their job and love the food that they put out as well I had wonderful bartenders who were exquisite and making simple syrups and different additives to these liquors their liquors are top shelf my waitress was Grace who was very graceful as well I had Joe who helped me with many things that I really needed help with when I came in I had a few bags from shopping and he was quick to put them away and I received them in the exact same way that I gave them to him as well did he make me feel secure about maybe having addiction for shopping I totally love the whole experience Fabian was another beautiful human being I met here who just quickly understood what I needed and what made me comfortable I had everything I wanted I had great food great drinks great service and a great experience the Manager Casey helped me as well very much and continue to check on me throughout my entire experience Ruben was the bar manager who also made sure that all my drinks were correct and beautifully decorated I definitely recommend this to anybody who wants to have a great drink and just a delicious plate of food people care here they care about your experience and they care about what you get I recommend this to anybody also the bar manager Reuben and the bartender Angel have the best recommendations for the greatest strings for you and the liquor that you desire anytime you come here please ask them for the recommendations but please list the lickers that you prefer are the types of liquor you prefer before recommending honestly you can't go wrong with this place even if you just want a quick drink or quick bite this is the place to go