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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Elevated plates like filet and risotto pair with handcrafted cocktails at Stout’s Signature, the sleek spot at the Tobin Center. Swing by…

227 4th St, Suites 101-103, 207 4th St · ✓ checked Jul 31

Elevated plates like filet and risotto pair with handcrafted cocktails at Stout’s Signature, the sleek spot at the Tobin Center. Swing by this week for a dinner that feels special without trying too hard, then float into your night thoroughly content.

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Nonna Osteria

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Nonna Osteria is the kind of Northern Italian comfort you want midweek, all rustic flavors and proper pasta vibes inside The Fairmount…

401 S Alamo St · ✓ checked Jul 31

Nonna Osteria is the kind of Northern Italian comfort you want midweek, all rustic flavors and proper pasta vibes inside The Fairmount Hotel. Think generous, saucy plates, slow-simmered depth, and a wine list that actually plays matchmaker with your mood. Go make leftovers happen.

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Margaritaville

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Need a midweek mental vacation? Margaritaville nails the tropical escape vibe with bright, beachy cocktails and a comforting menu built for…

849 E Commerce St · ✓ checked Jul 31

Need a midweek mental vacation? Margaritaville nails the tropical escape vibe with bright, beachy cocktails and a comforting menu built for lingering with friends. Check out their featured menu picks and lean into the easygoing island mood...

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Family-friendly Texas Country BBQ joint, relaxed and clean, with a patio and baked potato offerings.

20116 US-281

Family-friendly Texas Country BBQ joint, relaxed and clean, with a patio and baked potato offerings.

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Smoke Skybar

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Rustic spot offering BBQ classics, cocktails, draft beer, plus live music.

1100 E Houston St

Rustic spot offering BBQ classics, cocktails, draft beer, plus live music.

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Family-friendly eatery for steaks, pizzas and more, set in a cozy, upscale space with an open kitchen and bar featuring craft beers, wine…

209 N Main St (Cibolo)

Family-friendly eatery for steaks, pizzas and more, set in a cozy, upscale space with an open kitchen and bar featuring craft beers, wine and local whiskies.

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Curry Boys BBQ

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Straightforward window-serve restaurant offering barbecued chicken & brisket with rice.

536 E Courtland Pl

Straightforward window-serve restaurant offering barbecued chicken & brisket with rice.

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Guillermo's

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Eclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.

618 McCullough Ave

Eclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.

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Long-running venue for upmarket Italian cuisine, served in spacious digs with an enclosed terrace.

555 E Basse Rd

Long-running venue for upmarket Italian cuisine, served in spacious digs with an enclosed terrace.

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Low-key Japanese eatery serving sushi & hot dishes in bright, riverfront surrounds.

4051 Broadway

Low-key Japanese eatery serving sushi & hot dishes in bright, riverfront surrounds.

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Upscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & outdoor dining.

111 W Crockett St Suite 101

Upscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & outdoor dining.

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Buzzy eatery featuring traditional & fusion-style sushi plus Japanese entrees, with TVs & a patio.

11203 West Ave

Buzzy eatery featuring traditional & fusion-style sushi plus Japanese entrees, with TVs & a patio.

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Contemporary all-day option offering elevated farm-to-table American plates in bright surrounds.

136 E Grayson St

Contemporary all-day option offering elevated farm-to-table American plates in bright surrounds.

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Art nouveau home at Pioneer Flour Mills with homey American & Tex-Mex fare, brunch & outdoor dining.

205 E Guenther St

Art nouveau home at Pioneer Flour Mills with homey American & Tex-Mex fare, brunch & outdoor dining.

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Casual spot serving American brasserie fare such as sliders and shakes, plus cocktails.

849 E Commerce St #109

Casual spot serving American brasserie fare such as sliders and shakes, plus cocktails.

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Historic Mexican cafe and bakery offering classic fare, Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas, and mariachis in festive digs.

218 Produce Row

Historic Mexican cafe and bakery offering classic fare, Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas, and mariachis in festive digs.

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Hola!

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Cool venue serving Spanish-inspired tapas and a wide selection of wine and beer.

603 S Alamo St

Cool venue serving Spanish-inspired tapas and a wide selection of wine and beer.

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Cool option for classic Spanish cuisine like tapas & paella paired with wine, cocktails & beer.

115 N Loop 1604 E Ste 1100

Cool option for classic Spanish cuisine like tapas & paella paired with wine, cocktails & beer.

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Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.

155 E Commerce St

Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.

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This eatery serving Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery.

136 E Grayson St Suite 120

This eatery serving Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery.

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Storied eatery with mesquite-smoked brisket & ribs, live country music, dancing & bike nights.

2980 E Loop 1604 S (Adkins)

Storied eatery with mesquite-smoked brisket & ribs, live country music, dancing & bike nights.

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Industrial-chic eatery offering gourmet American dishes & fine wines in an open, airy venue.

next to Hotel Emma, 312 Pearl Pkwy Bldg 3

Industrial-chic eatery offering gourmet American dishes & fine wines in an open, airy venue.

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Phở Thiên Ân

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Casual, family-owned & operated restaurant for Vietnamese & Thai dishes like pho noodle soups.

126 W Rector Dr #108

Casual, family-owned & operated restaurant for Vietnamese & Thai dishes like pho noodle soups.

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Traditional fare offered in a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious terrace.

123 N St Mary's St

Traditional fare offered in a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious terrace.

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South Barbecue

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Laid-back BBQ establishment offering smoked meats, sandwiches & tacos, plus a patio.

2100 N Main Ave

Laid-back BBQ establishment offering smoked meats, sandwiches & tacos, plus a patio.

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NOLA Restaurant

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Classic New Orleans brunch fare & a variety of beignets served in a relaxed cafe with live jazz.

1101 Broadway Ste 120

Classic New Orleans brunch fare & a variety of beignets served in a relaxed cafe with live jazz.

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Pazzo Pastaria

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Traditional Italian fare such as pasta and lasagna served in a cozy space.

13777 Nacogdoches Rd #107

Traditional Italian fare such as pasta and lasagna served in a cozy space.

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Contemporary Japanese ramen restaurant featuring a customizable menu and sleek interior.

5311 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101

Contemporary Japanese ramen restaurant featuring a customizable menu and sleek interior.

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Tapas joint plus paellas and sangria served alongside beers and wines.

1142 E Commerce St

Tapas joint plus paellas and sangria served alongside beers and wines.

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Il Forno

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Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas are made from locally sourced ingredients at this chill, rustic spot.

122 Nogalitos St

Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas are made from locally sourced ingredients at this chill, rustic spot.

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Popular mainstay known for its ample breakfast options, plus a lunch menu served in homey surrounds.

10333 Huebner Rd

Popular mainstay known for its ample breakfast options, plus a lunch menu served in homey surrounds.

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Relaxed, well-known venue serving homestyle BBQ mains and sandwiches, plus side dishes and desserts.

107 W Houston St

Relaxed, well-known venue serving homestyle BBQ mains and sandwiches, plus side dishes and desserts.

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Breakfast/lunch spot serving Mexican plates (including enchiladas), plus margaritas and beer.

5132 Military Dr W

Breakfast/lunch spot serving Mexican plates (including enchiladas), plus margaritas and beer.

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This modern, family-owned eatery & bar is known for serving tapas-style Puerto Rican cuisine.

1014 S Alamo St

This modern, family-owned eatery & bar is known for serving tapas-style Puerto Rican cuisine.

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Cozy Spanish spot with tapas, paella, sangria, live shows (from flamenco to jazz) & a bohemian vibe.

320 N Flores St

Cozy Spanish spot with tapas, paella, sangria, live shows (from flamenco to jazz) & a bohemian vibe.

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Smoke Shack BBQ

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Down-home mobile smoke shack with picnic table seating earns buzz for its classic BBQ meals & sides.

3714 Broadway

Down-home mobile smoke shack with picnic table seating earns buzz for its classic BBQ meals & sides.

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Señor Burro

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Counter-service restaurant specializing in burritos and tacos in a casual environment.

9519 San Pedro Ave

Counter-service restaurant specializing in burritos and tacos in a casual environment.

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Italian cuisine, including handmade pastas & lamb chops, plus Sunday brunch, in a family atmosphere.

1203 North Loop 1604 W at Blanco

Italian cuisine, including handmade pastas & lamb chops, plus Sunday brunch, in a family atmosphere.

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The Cove

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Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat & car wash.

606 W Cypress St

Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat & car wash.

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Wayne's Wings

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Compact eatery & take-out place dishing chicken wings with unique sauces, plus fries & sandwiches.

4453 Walzem Rd

Compact eatery & take-out place dishing chicken wings with unique sauces, plus fries & sandwiches.

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Upscale spot featuring all-you-can-eat tableside-carved Brazilian meat & a global wine list.

217 E Houston St #100

Upscale spot featuring all-you-can-eat tableside-carved Brazilian meat & a global wine list.

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Pizza-and-wings chain with a wide beer menu, plus burgers and pasta dishes.

5311 N Loop 1604 W Ste 114

Pizza-and-wings chain with a wide beer menu, plus burgers and pasta dishes.

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Popular fried chicken specialist turning out plates & sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.

726 E Mistletoe

Popular fried chicken specialist turning out plates & sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.

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Pizzeria Vesuvio

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Charming eatery showcasing pizza & other Italian offerings in a casual setting with garden seating.

1110 S Alamo St

Charming eatery showcasing pizza & other Italian offerings in a casual setting with garden seating.

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B&B Smokehouse

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Family-run BBQ joint with a drive-thru turning out house-smoked meats, Texas-style burgers & sides.

2619 Pleasanton Rd

Family-run BBQ joint with a drive-thru turning out house-smoked meats, Texas-style burgers & sides.

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Casual, dog-friendly spot for donuts, fried-chicken waffles plus brunch mains and lunch dishes.

623 Hemisfair Blvd Ste 108

Casual, dog-friendly spot for donuts, fried-chicken waffles plus brunch mains and lunch dishes.

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Sports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.

92 NE Interstate 410 Loop

Sports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.

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Pho Fresh

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Vietnamese and Thai dishes (including pho and pad thai), plus bubble teas and smoothies.

1621 N Main Ave

Vietnamese and Thai dishes (including pho and pad thai), plus bubble teas and smoothies.

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The Hayden

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Cool restaurant with retro decor offering sandwiches & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch & cocktails.

4025 Broadway

Cool restaurant with retro decor offering sandwiches & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch & cocktails.

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Rock & Brews

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Casual eatery specializing in burgers, sandwiches, pizza and other staples, plus beer and cocktails.

5702 Landmark Pkwy

Casual eatery specializing in burgers, sandwiches, pizza and other staples, plus beer and cocktails.

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Battalion

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Stylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.

604 S Alamo St

Stylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.

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Casual cafe/music venue with burgers, beer & cocktails, plus a wide range of local & touring acts.

330 E Grayson St

Casual cafe/music venue with burgers, beer & cocktails, plus a wide range of local & touring acts.

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Ida Claire

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Relaxed restaurant & bar offering homestyle cooking & bar bites, plus cocktails & beer.

7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd

Relaxed restaurant & bar offering homestyle cooking & bar bites, plus cocktails & beer.

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Open-air venue for ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus sides like poblano mac & cheese & street corn.

906 Hoefgen Ave

Open-air venue for ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus sides like poblano mac & cheese & street corn.

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Lone Star Cafe

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Texas-themed steakhouse with BBQ, homestyle fare & a full bar in a casual setting with river views.

237 Losoya St

Texas-themed steakhouse with BBQ, homestyle fare & a full bar in a casual setting with river views.

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Sizable bar/eatery offering seasonal, locally sourced farm-to-kitchen dishes in a woodsy-chic space.

15900 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 21200

Sizable bar/eatery offering seasonal, locally sourced farm-to-kitchen dishes in a woodsy-chic space.

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Buzzy eatery with authentic Neapolitan pizzas, salads, housemade burrata & an all-Italian wine list.

6989 Blanco Rd

Buzzy eatery with authentic Neapolitan pizzas, salads, housemade burrata & an all-Italian wine list.

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Down on Grayson

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Stylish destination serving American plates in a rustic-chic dining room and on a chill patio.

303 E Grayson St

Stylish destination serving American plates in a rustic-chic dining room and on a chill patio.

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Enduring counter-serve joint featuring generous burgers, sandwiches & sides in airy, down-home digs.

9010 Huebner Rd

Enduring counter-serve joint featuring generous burgers, sandwiches & sides in airy, down-home digs.

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Spacious diner-style eatery & bar serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches & American comfort food.

226 W Bitters Rd #126

Spacious diner-style eatery & bar serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches & American comfort food.

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Relaxed venue serving paella and other traditional Spanish meals alongside cocktails and wine.

15900 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 22105

Relaxed venue serving paella and other traditional Spanish meals alongside cocktails and wine.

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Burger Boy

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Fast-food mainstay serving classic burgers, fries & shakes in a no-frills setting with a drive-thru.

2323 N St Mary's St

Fast-food mainstay serving classic burgers, fries & shakes in a no-frills setting with a drive-thru.

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Blanco BBQ

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Substantial portions of smoked meat & familiar sides, served in rustic environs, with a drive-thru.

13259 Blanco Rd

Substantial portions of smoked meat & familiar sides, served in rustic environs, with a drive-thru.

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Contemporary spot offering an array of sushi & Asian fusion dishes in a serene setting with a patio.

1810 NW Military Hwy

Contemporary spot offering an array of sushi & Asian fusion dishes in a serene setting with a patio.

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Casual hangout specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken served with a variety of sauces.

6565 Babcock Rd Ste 9

Casual hangout specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken served with a variety of sauces.

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Pharm Table

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Charming, cozy restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner made with locally sourced ingredients.

611 S Presa St #106

Charming, cozy restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner made with locally sourced ingredients.

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Down-home haunt in an artful environment, furnishing tacos, waffles & vegan light fare, plus tea.

5007 S Flores St

Down-home haunt in an artful environment, furnishing tacos, waffles & vegan light fare, plus tea.

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Tre Trattoria

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Trendy Italian eatery serving pasta, pizzas & family-style mains in airy digs with a patio & bar.

200 W Jones Ave #501

Trendy Italian eatery serving pasta, pizzas & family-style mains in airy digs with a patio & bar.

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Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.

223 Losoya St

Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.

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Casual strip-mall eatery serving familiar Vietnamese cuisine, including a variety of noodle soups.

6424 Northwest Loop 410 #104

Casual strip-mall eatery serving familiar Vietnamese cuisine, including a variety of noodle soups.

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Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

517 N Presa St

Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

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Relaxed spot for fried chicken, waffles, burgers, tacos and other American-style dishes featuring local ingredients.

5215 UTSA Boulevard

Relaxed spot for fried chicken, waffles, burgers, tacos and other American-style dishes featuring local ingredients.

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Casual joint for classic Neapolitan-style pizza plus beer and wine.

518 S Alamo St

Casual joint for classic Neapolitan-style pizza plus beer and wine.

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Rainforest Cafe

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Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.

110 E Crockett St

Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.

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Unpretentious restaurant dishing up Mexican comfort food like tacos, burritos & grilled meats.

2414 Babcock Rd #100

Unpretentious restaurant dishing up Mexican comfort food like tacos, burritos & grilled meats.

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Camp Outpost

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Breezy restaurant in a former warehouse featuring comfort food, an outdoor bar & a camp-like vibe.

1811 S Alamo St

Breezy restaurant in a former warehouse featuring comfort food, an outdoor bar & a camp-like vibe.

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Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.

12710 I-10

Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.

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Tycoon Flats

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Laid-back burger joint & beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar & craft brews.

2926 N St Mary's St

Laid-back burger joint & beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar & craft brews.

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Down-to-earth restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi & teriyaki plates.

107 W Jones Ave

Down-to-earth restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi & teriyaki plates.

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Chris Madrids

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Local institution with signature burgers & buns, nachos, chalupas, beer, margaritas & Tex-Mex decor.

1900 Blanco Rd

Local institution with signature burgers & buns, nachos, chalupas, beer, margaritas & Tex-Mex decor.

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Paesanos 1604

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Upscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & patio dining.

3622 Paesanos Pkwy

Upscale destination with traditional & contemporary Italian fare, a long wine list & patio dining.

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6IXTY WINGS

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New, modern restaurant for hand-dusted wings and fries as well as burgers and other casual fare served by friendly staff.

2703 N Loop 1604 W Ste 106

New, modern restaurant for hand-dusted wings and fries as well as burgers and other casual fare served by friendly staff.

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Pizza Classics

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Relaxed, family-owned pizza joint since 1986 with sandwiches & other eats, plus beer & wine.

3440 N St Mary's St

Relaxed, family-owned pizza joint since 1986 with sandwiches & other eats, plus beer & wine.

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