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Top Restaurants in San Antonio

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17 Listed places
4.4 average across 17 rated listings
On The Riverwalk Level • next to Hotel Emma
Free entry; shopping and dining moderately priced – Upscale $$$ dining; see official menu for current prices
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On The Riverwalk Level next to Hotel Emma

Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Famous for: Modern Texas cooking, house-smoked brisket and craft cocktails served on a riverside patio inside Hotel Contessa on the River Walk

Modern Texas kitchen in Hotel Contessa on San Antonio's River Walk, with house-smoked brisket, chili-glazed short rib and craft cocktails.

Couples Foodies Convention Travelers

Boiler House at the Pearl

next to Hotel Emma
Famous for: Texas ranch-sourced steaks and fine wines served inside the original Pearl Brewery boiler room with a catwalk loft

Hill Country steaks, weekend brunch and wine inside the 1883 Pearl Brewery boiler room, with a catwalk loft and weekday 2–6 p.m.…

Foodies Couples Wine Lovers

Boudro’s on the Riverwalk

On The Riverwalk Level
Famous for: Wood-grilled steaks, tableside guacamole and prickly pear margaritas served on the San Antonio River Walk since 1986.

River Walk Texas bistro since 1986, known for wood-grilled steaks, tableside guacamole, prickly pear margaritas and riverside patio tables.

Foodies Couples First-Time Visitors

Chart House

Famous for: Revolving dining room atop the Tower of the Americas serving prime rib, seafood and lava cake with citywide views

Revolving seafood and steak restaurant atop San Antonio's 750-foot Tower of the Americas in Hemisfair, known for prime rib and sunset views.

Couples Celebration Diners Business Travelers

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Famous for: Brazilian churrasco carved tableside by gaucho chefs, signature picanha, and an extensive Market Table at Rivercenter.

Explore Fogo de Chão at San Antonio’s Rivercenter: tableside Brazilian barbecue, Market Table selections, reservations, parking, and River Walk access.

Steak enthusiasts Celebration groups Convention visitors

Four Brothers

Famous for: Texas-inspired dining with River Walk views inside the historic 1852 St. Mary's Institute building, now Omni La Mansión del Río

Texas-inspired all-day dining in the 1852 Omni La Mansión del Río on San Antonio's River Walk, open daily 7AM to 10PM with…

Couples Foodies Hotel Guests

La Fonda On Main

Famous for: San Antonio's 1932 Mexican restaurant known for classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican dishes, margaritas and a shaded garden patio

Serving San Antonio since 1932, La Fonda on Main pairs classic Tex-Mex and interior Mexican plates with fresh margaritas and a shaded…

Foodies Couples History Buffs

La Villita Historic Village

Famous for: Historic River Walk arts village with adobe and limestone architecture, artisan galleries, and San Antonio's founding-era roots

San Antonio's first neighborhood, a free River Walk arts village with 25+ artisan shops, galleries, historic adobe and limestone homes, and 200+…

History Buffs Art Lovers Families

M.K. Davis Restaurant

Famous for: Chicken-fried steak, Tex-Mex favorites and frosted beer schooners at a San Antonio neighborhood restaurant established in 1956.

Visit M.K. Davis Restaurant in San Antonio for chicken-fried steak, Tex-Mex plates and frosted beer schooners at a Five Points original dating…

Comfort-food enthusiasts Tex-Mex diners Multigenerational groups

Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia

Famous for: Historic Market Square dining with Tex-Mex classics, Mexican pastries, margaritas, mariachi traditions, and elaborate festive décor.

Visit Mi Tierra in San Antonio’s Market Square for Tex-Mex, pan dulce, mariachi traditions, colorful dining rooms, and a family history dating…

Tex-Mex enthusiasts Families exploring Market Square Mexican bakery lovers

Ostra Restaurant

Famous for: Upscale River Walk seafood with a raw bar, extensive wine list and terrace views inside the Omni Mokara hotel

Upscale River Walk seafood at Omni Mokara: raw bar oysters, deep wine list and terrace views at 212 W Crockett St, open…

Foodies Couples Special Occasion Diners

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

Famous for: Gulf Coast Texas cooking and house-brewed beer served inside the historic 1894 Pearl Brewery brewhouse in San Antonio

Gulf Coast seafood, fried chicken and house beer inside the restored 1894 Pearl brewhouse in San Antonio's Pearl District, open daily from…

Foodies Craft Beer Lovers History Buffs

Tre Trattoria

Famous for: Chef Jason Dady's Tuscan-inspired from-scratch pasta, cast iron pizzas and family-style platters beside the San Antonio Museum of Art

Chef Jason Dady's Northern Italian trattoria on the River Walk Museum Reach, known for from-scratch pasta, cast iron pizzas and family-style platters.

Couples Families Groups
Planning guide

Restaurants in San Antonio: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • On The Riverwalk Level: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • next to Hotel Emma: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top restaurants to visit in San Antonio?

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