San Antonio Restaurants & Dining Guide

SunSpot Restaurant - (onsite)
SunSpot Restaurant serves up a dining experience that echoes the genuine spirit of the West with modern Texas style and hospitality. With just the right balance between contemporary design and the comforts of ranch style decor, SunSpot is a dining experience that is warm and inviting. Serving American & Tex-Mex cuisine.

Hill Country Bar & Lounge (onsite)
Hill Country Bar & Lounge is the heart and soul of the Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Hotel. Accessible from the lobby and outdoor terraces, HCB has a roomy, relaxed appeal. The casual lounge is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seating areas range from plump leather sofas and club chairs to wonderful high sofas on which to perch and survey the bustling scene. more details

The Alamo Draft House   •   5.1 mi

1255 S.W. Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210.677.8500
For over 10 years, The Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has provided a unique combination of theatre and restaurant, showing first-run and independent films while offering in-theatre food and beverage service that includes an extensive menu of freshly prepared appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas and salads as well as a wide selection of hand-crafted beers and great wines.

The Wine Gallery   •   8.7 mi

12274 Bandera Road, Suite 105 Helotes, Texas 78023, 210.372.0025

John T. Floore Country Store   •   10.7 mi

14492 Old Bandera Rd, Helotes, Texas 78023, 210.695.8827
John T. Floore Country Store is a historic music venue currently celebrating its 60th anniversary. Many music greats have played at Floore's in the past and continue to do so today. Some of the folks who have played at Floore's include Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Ray Price, BB King, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and Willie Nelson.

Diamond W Longhorn Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Cowboy Show   •   15.5 mi

18725 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023, 210.695.4888
Guests that have seen other chuck wagon supper shows around the country say that Tommy Worrell's Cowboy Show has the best tasting food and most entertaining show of them all. They take pride in providing the BEST chuck wagon supper and cowboy show anywhere! Reservations Required.

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q • 0.2 mi
10623 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX, (210) 653-7839
Lunch/dinner: Daily. $-$$ The magic here goes beyond the "Sause"'; to include tender brisket, juicy chicken, chopped pork and more.

The Stockyards • 0.4 mi
10619 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX, (210) 509-8423?
The Stockyards Saloon is an intimate, Santa Fe style bar featuring rock accents with a natural mesquite bar top. It features a 32 inch LCD and a 50 inch plasma TV for all your favorite sporting events. The Saloon also includes two dart boards, mega touch play screen, internet jukebox, and a pool table for your gaming enjoyment. Come relax and enjoy a romantic evening in our saloon with some of the finest bartenders around.

Olive Garden • 2.1 mi
5439 W. Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, TX 78254
Olive Garden is a casual dining restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine.

Tiagos Cabo Grille • 3.5 mi
8403 State Highway 151, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78245
Mexican, Restaurants offers family-friendly dining. Outdoor dining available. Cuisine: Spanish, Latin American, Seafood, Southwestern.

Grey Moss Inn Restaurant • 14.4 mi
19010 Scenic Loop Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
A Texas Tradition For Over 75 Years. Established on the picturesque Scenic Loop Road, just northwest of San Antonio--in 1929--The Grey Moss Inn Restaurant has served quality steaks, seafood, lamb and chicken in an exceptionally romantic setting for almost 80 years. The Restaurant and Patio are built under a canopy of huge Texas Oaks that beckons you to enjoy the "night." Tables are "candlelit" and the native rock walls and pine-wood floor "creaks" of romance. The Grey Moss Inn Restaurant, in addition to a full-service bar has one of the state's most extensive wine lists. Most menu items are grilled over mesquite charcoal on our outdoor circular-stone grill. This captures your attention when you enter our patio. Patio dining is available--weather permitting--while winter dining is available near one of our indoor dining room fireplaces.

San Antonio's downtown and River Walk areas are well known for the number, quality and variety of restaurants.

La Margarita Restaurant & Oyster Bar • 9.1 mi
120 Produce Row Market Square, San Antonio 78207, 210-227-7140
DOWNTOWN. This restaurant's moniker leaves little doubt about what to imbibe, but how about the food? Old standards like sizzling fajitas, queso flameado, and fried oysters are all here; if you just can't decide, generous combination plates are available. Touches like strolling mariachi bands in the dining area and vibrantly hued umbrellas on the patio create a relaxing atmosphere in which to relish your food. Bring the whole family - there are special menus for kids.

Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia • 11.4 mi
218 Produce Row Market Square, San Antonio , 78207 210-225-1262
DOWNTOWN. There are many things that might draw you to Mi Tierra, but the fact that it stays open all day, everyday, might just be a big reason. The cafe offers zesty Mexican food for all sorts of appetites, and service is outstanding. Memorable dining is not something you'd necessarily expect from a 24-hour place, but it's a welcome, pleasant surprise. Along with main-course fare, you'll also find an exceptional collection of baked goods.

Biga on the Banks • 11.9 mi
203 S St. Mary's International Center, San Antonio 78205, 210-225-0722
RIVER WALK. Request table 31 when you make a reservation at Biga on the Banks, and you'll end up with the best view in the house. You won't be gazing at the river, but you will have an eye on chef Bruce Auden as he concocts lobster ravioli on arugula and guinea ham in guajillo sauce. Tasting menus are a draw, but the food is equally as interesting when ordered a la carte. The loft-inspired space is airy and light - you'll have plenty of elbow room when you dig in.

Citrus • 11.9 mi
150 E Houston St Hotel Valencia, San Antonio 78205, 210-227-9700
RIVER WALK. Across the hall from Hotel Valencia's trendy Vbar, quieter cousin Citrus delivers a varied menu that makes the most of local ingredients. Enjoy a great view of the River Walk as you wake up with spicy Yucatan-style eggs or end the day with pan-seared diver scallops. Other options include buffalo tenderloin, potato-wrapped shrimp, and ostrich. Fresh blooms on the table brighten the clean, minimalist space with splashes of color. An adjoining wine room is available for more private dining.

Ácenar • 16.1 mi
146 E Houston St, San Antonio 78205, 210-222-2362
RIVER WALK. Ácenar's sophisticated version of Mexican cuisine has been luring folks in for quite a few years now. Contemporary twists on the same-old, same-old are dished up in a bright, bold interior. Sip a tuna margarita (no fish involved) as you decide between a poblano pepper stuffed with turkey and pork or chipotle-buttered shrimp with roasted cream corn hash. Dessert offers the same originality, and cinnamon-infused Mexican chocolate mousse with bananas is a sure bet. Take time between bites to appreciate the unusual architecture and lovely patio.

Houston Street Bistro • 16.2 mi
204 E Houston St, San Antonio 78205, 210-476-8600
DOWNTOWN. Exhibiting theatrical flair, this restaurant sets the stage for cozy, inviting meals and scripts a solid Continental menu to tide over pre- and post-theater crowds. Take a cue from Tuscan white bean and spinach soup, or set up a private audition for pistachio-encrusted red snapper. Hollywood-style murals grace the walls and remind you that the Majestic and Empire Theaters are just around the corner. Executive lunches and pre-theater menus are available.

Water Street Oyster Bar • 17.0 mi
7500 Broadway, San Antonio 78209-3224, 210-829-4853 ALAMO HEIGHTS. Check the huge chalkboard at the back of this spacious dining room to see what's fresh when you hit Water Street. Mesquite-grilled fish is always a good bet, but many of the seafood dishes are prepared with a variety of Caribbean and Creole perks to tempt your palate. Try the raw bar's oysters for impeccably fresh shellfish, or sample shrimp enchiladas if you're looking for something slightly out of the ordinary. The bar promises a terrific after-work social scene.

Boudro's • 17.7 mi
421 E Commerce St, San Antonio 78205, 210-224-8484
RIVER WALK. Culinary inventiveness and use of fresh, local ingredients help make this restaurant popular. Its delicious frozen margaritas are made with swirls of crimson prickly pear juice, and the menu revels in dishes like black lacquered duck leg, papaya-marinated flank steak, mesquite-grilled Texas quail, and shrimp and crab enchiladas. Book a table on the barge and enjoy a river tour and a prix fixe meal, or sit by the window and watch life float peacefully by while you indulge your appetite.

Bohanan's Prime Steak & Seafood • 18.0 mi
219 E Houston St, San Antonio 78205, 210-472-2277
DOWNTOWN. A graceful, mirrored dining room provides an elegant accompaniment to Bohanan's top-notch steaks and seafood. Noted for serving Akaushi beef - three grades above Prime - and dramatic flaming desserts, the restaurant has a loyal contingent of regulars and attracts new customers nightly. Try a juicy filet from the mesquite grill, or split a massive double center-cut pork chop with someone special. Unusual seafood dishes like fennel pollen-crusted blue fin tuna and Chilean sea bass au gratin provide a welcome change of pace.

The Palm • 18.0 mi
223 E Houston St, San Antonio 78205, 210-226-7256
DOWNTOWN. This venerable steak and seafood spot has built its reputation on an array of dining pleasures. The clubby venue is a hit with tourists and locals alike, and it boasts all the upscale menu standards, including crisp salads, succulent lobsters, and what many regard as some of the juiciest steaks around. You'll also find a selection of Italian dishes, especially veal and linguine options. In addition, the great bar can provide an ideal accompaniment to any meal.

Bohanan's Prime Steak & Seafood • 18.0 mi
219 E Houston St, San Antonio 78205, 210-472-2277
DOWNTOWN. A graceful, mirrored dining room provides an elegant accompaniment to Bohanan's top-notch steaks and seafood. Noted for serving Akaushi beef - three grades above Prime - and dramatic flaming desserts, the restaurant has a loyal contingent of regulars and attracts new customers nightly. Try a juicy filet from the mesquite grill, or split a massive double center-cut pork chop with someone special. Unusual seafood dishes like fennel pollen-crusted blue fin tuna and Chilean sea bass au gratin provide a welcome change of pace.