The best restaurants in San Antonio
83 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Stout’s Signature
RestaurantsElevated plates like filet and risotto pair with handcrafted cocktails at Stout’s Signature, the sleek spot at the Tobin Center. Swing by…
Stout’s Signature
RestaurantsNonna Osteria
RestaurantsNonna Osteria is the kind of Northern Italian comfort you want midweek, all rustic flavors and proper pasta vibes inside The Fairmount…
Nonna Osteria
RestaurantsMargaritaville
RestaurantsNeed a midweek mental vacation? Margaritaville nails the tropical escape vibe with bright, beachy cocktails and a comforting menu built for…
Margaritaville
RestaurantsTEXAS COUNTRY BBQ
RestaurantsFamily-friendly Texas Country BBQ joint, relaxed and clean, with a patio and baked potato offerings.
TEXAS COUNTRY BBQ
RestaurantsSmoke Skybar
RestaurantsRustic spot offering BBQ classics, cocktails, draft beer, plus live music.
Smoke Skybar
RestaurantsKindling Texas Kitchen
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery for steaks, pizzas and more, set in a cozy, upscale space with an open kitchen and bar featuring craft beers, wine…
Kindling Texas Kitchen
RestaurantsCurry Boys BBQ
RestaurantsStraightforward window-serve restaurant offering barbecued chicken & brisket with rice.
Curry Boys BBQ
RestaurantsGuillermo's
RestaurantsEclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.
Guillermo's
RestaurantsPaesanos Lincoln Heights
RestaurantsLong-running venue for upmarket Italian cuisine, served in spacious digs with an enclosed terrace.
Paesanos Lincoln Heights
RestaurantsKoi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery serving sushi & hot dishes in bright, riverfront surrounds.
Koi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPaesanos Riverwalk
RestaurantsUpscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & outdoor dining.
Paesanos Riverwalk
RestaurantsGodai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBuzzy eatery featuring traditional & fusion-style sushi plus Japanese entrees, with TVs & a patio.
Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSupper
RestaurantsContemporary all-day option offering elevated farm-to-table American plates in bright surrounds.
Supper
RestaurantsThe Guenther House
RestaurantsArt nouveau home at Pioneer Flour Mills with homey American & Tex-Mex fare, brunch & outdoor dining.
The Guenther House
RestaurantsSugar Factory - San Antonio
RestaurantsCasual spot serving American brasserie fare such as sliders and shakes, plus cocktails.
Sugar Factory - San Antonio
RestaurantsMi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
RestaurantsHistoric Mexican cafe and bakery offering classic fare, Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas, and mariachis in festive digs.
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
RestaurantsHola!
RestaurantsCool venue serving Spanish-inspired tapas and a wide selection of wine and beer.
Hola!
RestaurantsToro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCool option for classic Spanish cuisine like tapas & paella paired with wine, cocktails & beer.
Toro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsThe Esquire Tavern
RestaurantsInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
The Esquire Tavern
RestaurantsSoutherleigh Fine Food & Brewery
RestaurantsThis eatery serving Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
RestaurantsTexas Pride Barbecue
RestaurantsStoried eatery with mesquite-smoked brisket & ribs, live country music, dancing & bike nights.
Texas Pride Barbecue
RestaurantsBoiler House at Pearl
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic eatery offering gourmet American dishes & fine wines in an open, airy venue.
Boiler House at Pearl
RestaurantsPhở Thiên Ân
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned & operated restaurant for Vietnamese & Thai dishes like pho noodle soups.
Phở Thiên Ân
RestaurantsDomingo Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional fare offered in a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious terrace.
Domingo Restaurant
RestaurantsSouth Barbecue
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ establishment offering smoked meats, sandwiches & tacos, plus a patio.
South Barbecue
RestaurantsNOLA Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic New Orleans brunch fare & a variety of beignets served in a relaxed cafe with live jazz.
NOLA Restaurant
RestaurantsPazzo Pastaria
RestaurantsTraditional Italian fare such as pasta and lasagna served in a cozy space.
Pazzo Pastaria
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar -San Antonio
RestaurantsContemporary Japanese ramen restaurant featuring a customizable menu and sleek interior.
JINYA Ramen Bar -San Antonio
RestaurantsToro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsTapas joint plus paellas and sangria served alongside beers and wines.
Toro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsIl Forno
RestaurantsNeapolitan wood-fired pizzas are made from locally sourced ingredients at this chill, rustic spot.
Il Forno
RestaurantsThe Magnolia Pancake Haus
RestaurantsPopular mainstay known for its ample breakfast options, plus a lunch menu served in homey surrounds.
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
RestaurantsPinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsRelaxed, well-known venue serving homestyle BBQ mains and sandwiches, plus side dishes and desserts.
Pinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsClaudia's Restaurant #2
RestaurantsBreakfast/lunch spot serving Mexican plates (including enchiladas), plus margaritas and beer.
Claudia's Restaurant #2
RestaurantsLuna Rosa | Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
RestaurantsThis modern, family-owned eatery & bar is known for serving tapas-style Puerto Rican cuisine.
Luna Rosa | Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
RestaurantsCarmens De La Calle
RestaurantsCozy Spanish spot with tapas, paella, sangria, live shows (from flamenco to jazz) & a bohemian vibe.
Carmens De La Calle
RestaurantsSmoke Shack BBQ
RestaurantsDown-home mobile smoke shack with picnic table seating earns buzz for its classic BBQ meals & sides.
Smoke Shack BBQ
RestaurantsSeñor Burro
RestaurantsCounter-service restaurant specializing in burritos and tacos in a casual environment.
Señor Burro
RestaurantsItalian cuisine, including handmade pastas & lamb chops, plus Sunday brunch, in a family atmosphere.
The Cove
RestaurantsQuirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat & car wash.
The Cove
RestaurantsWayne's Wings
RestaurantsCompact eatery & take-out place dishing chicken wings with unique sauces, plus fries & sandwiches.
Wayne's Wings
RestaurantsUpscale spot featuring all-you-can-eat tableside-carved Brazilian meat & a global wine list.
Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse
RestaurantsPizza-and-wings chain with a wide beer menu, plus burgers and pasta dishes.
Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse
RestaurantsCullum's Attagirl
RestaurantsPopular fried chicken specialist turning out plates & sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.
Cullum's Attagirl
RestaurantsPizzeria Vesuvio
RestaurantsCharming eatery showcasing pizza & other Italian offerings in a casual setting with garden seating.
Pizzeria Vesuvio
RestaurantsB&B Smokehouse
RestaurantsFamily-run BBQ joint with a drive-thru turning out house-smoked meats, Texas-style burgers & sides.
B&B Smokehouse
RestaurantsBox St. All Day Brunch - Hemisfair
RestaurantsCasual, dog-friendly spot for donuts, fried-chicken waffles plus brunch mains and lunch dishes.
Box St. All Day Brunch - Hemisfair
RestaurantsPluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsSports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.
Pluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsPho Fresh
RestaurantsVietnamese and Thai dishes (including pho and pad thai), plus bubble teas and smoothies.
Pho Fresh
RestaurantsThe Hayden
RestaurantsCool restaurant with retro decor offering sandwiches & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch & cocktails.
The Hayden
RestaurantsRock & Brews
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in burgers, sandwiches, pizza and other staples, plus beer and cocktails.
Rock & Brews
RestaurantsBattalion
RestaurantsStylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.
Battalion
RestaurantsSam's Burger Joint
RestaurantsCasual cafe/music venue with burgers, beer & cocktails, plus a wide range of local & touring acts.
Sam's Burger Joint
RestaurantsIda Claire
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant & bar offering homestyle cooking & bar bites, plus cocktails & beer.
Ida Claire
RestaurantsReese Bros Barbecue
RestaurantsOpen-air venue for ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus sides like poblano mac & cheese & street corn.
Reese Bros Barbecue
RestaurantsLone Star Cafe
RestaurantsTexas-themed steakhouse with BBQ, homestyle fare & a full bar in a casual setting with river views.
Lone Star Cafe
RestaurantsWhiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsSizable bar/eatery offering seasonal, locally sourced farm-to-kitchen dishes in a woodsy-chic space.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsDough Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsBuzzy eatery with authentic Neapolitan pizzas, salads, housemade burrata & an all-Italian wine list.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsDown on Grayson
RestaurantsStylish destination serving American plates in a rustic-chic dining room and on a chill patio.
Down on Grayson
RestaurantsTexas Hamburger Company
RestaurantsEnduring counter-serve joint featuring generous burgers, sandwiches & sides in airy, down-home digs.
Texas Hamburger Company
RestaurantsMax and Louie's New York Diner
RestaurantsSpacious diner-style eatery & bar serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches & American comfort food.
Max and Louie's New York Diner
RestaurantsToro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed venue serving paella and other traditional Spanish meals alongside cocktails and wine.
Toro Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsBurger Boy
RestaurantsFast-food mainstay serving classic burgers, fries & shakes in a no-frills setting with a drive-thru.
Burger Boy
RestaurantsBlanco BBQ
RestaurantsSubstantial portions of smoked meat & familiar sides, served in rustic environs, with a drive-thru.
Blanco BBQ
RestaurantsSushihana Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsContemporary spot offering an array of sushi & Asian fusion dishes in a serene setting with a patio.
Sushihana Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPerfect Tender Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual hangout specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken served with a variety of sauces.
Perfect Tender Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPharm Table
RestaurantsCharming, cozy restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner made with locally sourced ingredients.
Pharm Table
RestaurantsHash Vegan Eatery
RestaurantsDown-home haunt in an artful environment, furnishing tacos, waffles & vegan light fare, plus tea.
Hash Vegan Eatery
RestaurantsTre Trattoria
RestaurantsTrendy Italian eatery serving pasta, pizzas & family-style mains in airy digs with a patio & bar.
Tre Trattoria
RestaurantsDick's Last Resort - San Antonio
RestaurantsRestaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.
Dick's Last Resort - San Antonio
RestaurantsPho Ha Long Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual strip-mall eatery serving familiar Vietnamese cuisine, including a variety of noodle soups.
Pho Ha Long Restaurant
RestaurantsLandry's Seafood House
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
Landry's Seafood House
RestaurantsChicken N Pickle - San Antonio
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for fried chicken, waffles, burgers, tacos and other American-style dishes featuring local ingredients.
Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio
RestaurantsDough Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual joint for classic Neapolitan-style pizza plus beer and wine.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsRainforest Cafe
RestaurantsRainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Rainforest Cafe
RestaurantsSabores Cali-Baja Mexican Grill
RestaurantsUnpretentious restaurant dishing up Mexican comfort food like tacos, burritos & grilled meats.
Sabores Cali-Baja Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCamp Outpost
RestaurantsBreezy restaurant in a former warehouse featuring comfort food, an outdoor bar & a camp-like vibe.
Camp Outpost
RestaurantsHuHot Mongolian Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
RestaurantsTycoon Flats
RestaurantsLaid-back burger joint & beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar & craft brews.
Tycoon Flats
RestaurantsShiro Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsDown-to-earth restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi & teriyaki plates.
Shiro Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsChris Madrids
RestaurantsLocal institution with signature burgers & buns, nachos, chalupas, beer, margaritas & Tex-Mex decor.
Chris Madrids
RestaurantsPaesanos 1604
RestaurantsUpscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & patio dining.
Paesanos 1604
Restaurants6IXTY WINGS
RestaurantsNew, modern restaurant for hand-dusted wings and fries as well as burgers and other casual fare served by friendly staff.
6IXTY WINGS
RestaurantsPizza Classics
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-owned pizza joint since 1986 with sandwiches & other eats, plus beer & wine.
Pizza Classics
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