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The Best Bars for Foodies in San Antonio

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The Best Bars for Foodies in San Antonio

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 26 February 2020

One of Texas’ most popular places to visit, San Antonio is a thriving, cosmopolitan city filled with rich historical significance. There is much to see and do, including the legendary Alamo, the beautiful River Walk, and the world-famous Zoo! It's no wonder the city gets over 34 million visitors a year. Visitors flock here for many reasons, but lately, the culinary and nightlife scenes have been getting national attention, too! Many people come seeking country music, BBQ and Tex Mex, but San Antonio has great food and watering holes of all kinds. Check out our guide to the best bars in San Antonio so you know where to go next time you want to chill out with a refreshing drink and light bites.

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4.6

4.6 (3862)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Operated by famed restaurant duo Andrew Goodman and Stefan Bowers, Battalion is a casual yet elegant place to enjoy high-quality Italian food and drinks. The restaurant sits at the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 and overlooks the beautiful downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of the Americas. The contemporary design gives it a warm and inviting ambiance. They serve up fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, and pizzas and feature an amazing cocktail list as well as an extensive wine selection.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing birthday dinner for my mom! Everything was perfect. ALL the starters were fantastic. Outside patio was beautifully lit and had views of the Tower.

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Chicken Parmesan

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Spinach Dumplings

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Charred Green Beans

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Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio

4.8

4.8 (3680)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

La Cantera

About the restaurant

Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse took over the former home of Chinese restaurant Wangchao, located just north of The Rim. It features a high style interior and an atmosphere of luxury and world-class service. The goal here is to savor your meal - and to do so, you need to have perfectly paired drinks! They offer a variety of beef, lamb, poultry and pork entrees along with a salad bar and gourmet side dishes. The professional mixologists prepare all of the signature cocktails, craft beers, and fine wines.

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Shawn

Dined 5 days ago

As always, a WORDERFUL experience. Everyone time i go i look for a problem and they just won't let me find one - ever!!! Can't wait to go back!!

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Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio

4.0

4 (832)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Hard Rock Cafe, located on the city’s famous River Walk, is a great place to dine and also has one of the best bars in San Antonio. This establishment features three floors of patios where you can relax and enjoy the gorgeous Texas weather and picturesque views of the San Antonio River and the passing riverboats. The patio is a great spot for a drink but the dining room inside is also a charming place full of music memorabilia to look at while you decide on a cocktail.

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Robby

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Great location and music. Fun place to sit and watch people. Food is great too. Waiter (George) and manager of the store were very friendly and helpful.

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Eddie V’s – Wildfish – San Antonio

4.8

4.8 (6646)

$50 and over

Seafood

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Eddie V’s is a beautiful, upscale restaurant and bar that both locals and visitors adore. It has a comfortably sophisticated environment - the perfect place to indulge in seafood, steak, and award-winning wines. They have a varied selection of the finest seafood available, as well as critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks, aged 28 days for maximum flavor. Choose a glass of wine from their list of more than 200 or chill out in the V Lounge where you can sip classic and creative cocktails.

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Rebecca

Dined 1 day ago

Eddie V‘s was spectacular. Service was impeccable, meal was cooked to perfection and the ambience was amazing.

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10 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Chilean Sea Bass

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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.8

4.8 (8255)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in a beautiful historic building in downtown San Antonio about a block from the River Walk, Bohanan’s is famous for its amazing steaks and awesome bar. They serve up sublimely tender prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood and use only Akaushi beef and succulent seafood flown in fresh. The bar on the first floor serves exquisite cocktails, such as the Rio Blanco, a combination of Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco, sauternes, DeGroff's pimento bitters, lemon juice, and jalapeno skin.

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JoniVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous drinks and food. The bartender # servers were excellent,

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Whiskey Cake - San Antonio

4.8

4.8 (4197)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

La Cantera

About the restaurant

Whiskey Cake, located on La Cantera Suite in the heart of Downtown, is the place to go for great whiskey. The interior of the restaurant and bar features reclaimed architectural elements and creates an environment that is comfortable and inviting, making it an ideal spot for dinner after a long day at work. The large central bar is inviting and features an expansive list of whiskeys and other high-end liquors. The farm-to-fork food menu is divine, especially when paired with one of their creative cocktails.

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Melissa

Dined 1 day ago

Great customer service from our server Jaime. He is a master in his art. Food was fantastic.

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Chicken & Waffle

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Grilled Chicken and Kale

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Maverick Texas Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (1159)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Downtown

About the restaurant

Maverick, located in a beautiful and elegant spot downtown, is a great place to cozy up and enjoy a legendary dining and drinking experience. The dining room features a wide-open kitchen where you can watch chefs prepare food over open flames. And guests can also dine and drink in the Tavern Room or Al Fresco patio. The food menu includes rotisserie meats, fire-kissed steaks, share plates, and housemade desserts. And the bar features a curated wine list, handcrafted classic cocktails and plenty of Texas beer on tap.

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Herlie

Dined 2 days ago

Our first time experience at Maverick was delightful! Very nice ambiance, lighting, and holiday decor. From the moment we stepped in to the restaurant we were greeted with friendly staff, seated immediately (we had reservations), and served promptly. Our waiter was very kind throughout our whole dinner, very knowledgeable about the offerings and recommendations. We will definitely visit this restaurant again.

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4.6

4.6 (2384)

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Rebelle is downtown San Antonio's premier seafood spot - and a great place to enjoy amazing cocktails and wine. Located inside the Luxury Collection St. Anthony Hotel, it’s a classy spot with purple hues, comfy seating and delicious libations. The menu features everything from East Coast Oysters to fresh seafood to cast-iron Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Spanish Iberico Pork-loin. Make sure to order one of their specialty cocktails from the bar, like Envy, a mix of Tito’s Texas Vodka, St. Germaine, Pear Puree and Rosewater.

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HarryVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely experience! Great service from Liev and wonderful food! We will add Rebelle tour list of dinner options before a night at the Majestic!

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SILO Terrace Oyster Bar

4.9

4.9 (2034)

$50 and over

Seafood

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

SILO Terrace Oyster Bar is a modern classic take on the traditional Oyster Bar. The menu features the freshest oysters from East Coast boutique harvesters and American Seafood prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The interior is a casual yet elegant atmosphere and they also have an amazing covered outdoor rooftop Oyster Bar. Their signature cocktails are tasty and creative and pair perfectly with the small plates on the menu. Try the Silo Mule, a refreshing take on the Moscow Mule.

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Lea

Dined 2 days ago

One of our favorite restaurants in San Antonio, Silo Terrace is always a good bet for good food and drink. The raw oysters were terrific. My husband had the Parmesan crusted flounder special, which he loved, and I had the mussels appetizer and a Little Gem Cesar salad. My salad was perfect. The mussels were good, if a tad overcooked, and the broth was delicious. I wish they offered more wines by the glass, but the Viognier I had was good.

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Lobster Ravioli

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Signature Chicken Fried Oysters

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Crispy Calamari

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - San Antonio

4.8

4.8 (9341)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

La Cantera

About the restaurant

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is the perfect spot for an upscale dining experience and one of the best bars in San Antonio. The restaurant, located in the upscale Shops at La Cantera, serves hand-selected, USDA-aged Prime beef and features tableside carvings of signature items. The beautiful open kitchen gives you a chance to see the chef whip up your meal, too. And Vibrant Bar 79 is a super energetic and trendy place to enjoy cocktails, wine and live entertainment with expansive views overlooking the local shops.

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Craig

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic service! For such a busy place the service was fast and spot on. The pork chop is the best piece of meat I’ve ever had.

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Dinner-Cut Pork Chop

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Ahi Tuna Fillet Mignon

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Koji Aged Filet Mignon

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Piatti - San Antonio

4.5

4.5 (2063)

$30 and under

Italian

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

Piatti is an excellent choice for dining and drinking out in San Antonio. It offers amazing people watching, beautiful decor and killer cocktails. It’s a contemporary neighborhood restaurant with creative dishes with traditional Italian influences. The Alamo Heights location makes it a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Their focus is on simple pizzas here. Try the Margherita, made with fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella, and basil, and pair it with a classic cocktail from the bar menu.

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Great great great great great great great great great

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Lemon ricotta ravioli

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Lemon ricotta pancakes

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Piatti Restaurant - San Antonio, Eilan

4.5

4.5 (1315)

$30 and under

Italian

La Cantera

About the restaurant

Piatti Eilan is the newest addition to the Piatti family. Piatti has many different locations scattered around the country and this one is in the unique community of Eilan. It promises a commitment to sustainable and locally-sourced dining options in the community, like the other outposts. The seasonally inspired cuisine here has a special emphasis on local farms and producers and the result is phenomenal tasting food. Check out their list of house libations, like the Market Martini or the Capri Lemon Drop.

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Greg or AngieVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We love Piatti.. both locations but this evening we chose Eilian. We were able to be seated in the comfortable sofa/upholstered chair section which was very nice. Our server was really pleasant and attentive throughout the meal and allowed us to move at our pace through a moment with some hot tea followed by their butternut squash soup and a mista salad. We enjoyed their amazing bread and oil/basalmic mix (only ate 1/2 to make sure we could bring the rest home). We settled on the roasted salmon for her, getting asparagus instead of the normal side and I had the flatiron steak and truffled potatoes. Everything from the appetizers to the meal was prepared perfectly and served at just the right time. Great meal, great ambiance (we were around 5:30pm on a Friday night so the crowd wasn’t there yet).

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Aldo's Ristorante Italiano - San Antonio

4.8

4.8 (1943)

$30 and under

Italian

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Aldo’s Ristorante is a casual Italian spot with an upscale vibe located in the North San Antonio area. The menu features a variety of fresh homemade dishes cooked to perfection, each one calling to mind the flavors of Tuscany. They pride themselves on the exquisite service and extensive wine list that make a winning combination. The lounge is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a drink while waiting for a table.

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chip

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience. Order anything, will not disappoint.

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Salmon Pavarotti

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Capellini alla Firenze

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Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

4.5

4.5 (1201)

$30 and under

Italian

Medical Center

About the restaurant

This elegant restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine and drinks in a delightful setting. Diners can sit inside in the warm Enoteca interior or outside on the back patio amidst the flowers and fresh air. Established in 2006, they have been serving up some of the best pizza, house-made gnocchi, Italian Rice Balls and house-made mozzarella in San Antonio. It's a super warm environment with an extensive wine list so you can always pair the perfect glass of vino with your pizza.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Can’t say enough great things about this spot! Party of 10- they seated us immediately, food came fairly quickly even though there were several other large groups besides ours, everyone’s meal tasted delicious, portion size and taste were an incredible value (bonus- HH every day 5-7) plus they allowed separate checks!

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Kirby's Prime Steakhouse - San Antonio

4.9

4.9 (3101)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse, located on the North Loop in North San Antonio, is an award-winning restaurant and bar featuring Mid-Western, grain-fed, aged prime beef. They also offer fresh seafood, daily chef specials and an awesome collection of New and Old World wine. In fact, their wine cellar has over 3,000 bottles! If wine isn’t your thing, try one of their handcrafted cocktails or premium spirits with your meal.

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Shawn

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, service and atmosphere! I would highly recommend

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Pepper Crusted Lamb Chops

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Grilled Lamb Chops

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