Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown

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AustinGolden CrescentSan Antonio

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Alamo HeightsDowntownEast AustinFar West SideMedical CenterNorth Central

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Catrina

4.1

Excellent(67)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Casa Catrina, our unique Dias de los Muertos themed restaurant on the historic River Walk, will offer a delightful array of authentic Mexican fare. Indulge in specialties like tender charred octopus and recado rojo rubbed Cochinita pibil tacos. Explore the diverse flavors with at least seven different salsas inspired by recipes from all over Mexico. Savor classic seafood dishes such as ceviches and compechanana cocktails, and don't miss out on our unique huitlacoche quesadillas. The bar will also shine with exquisite margaritas and craft cocktails, including a mezcal martini made with marigold flowers. Casa Catrina goes beyond being a mere restaurant – it's an immersive experience. Our establishment not only boasts captivating design and decor but also offers spectacular hospitality and elevated food and beverage options. With the ambiance inspired by the day of the dead, we bring the excitement and majesty of this celebration to San Antonio year-round.

2. Tokyo Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(273)

££££Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Asian-inspired diner with creative cocktails and a great selection of whisky!

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3. Landry's Seafood House - San Antonio

4.4

Awesome(2662)

££££Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

4. Hugman's Oasis

4.4

Awesome(83)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

We are hosting Sippin' Santa a Christmas Themed Tiki inspired pop-up. It will run Nov29th-Dec31st, a new menu and limited time glassware will be featured during the event. Join us for the most festive time of the year! (during this time reservations will be capped at 90 minute durations.)

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5. Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio

4.0

Excellent(855)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

6. 1 Watson

4.4

Awesome(494)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Rooftop bar serving craft cocktails and seasonal cuisine 15 floors above downtown in the AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Take in views of the San Antonio River Walk, Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral. Our food menu at 1 Watson includes Texas-inspired items such as smoked brisket tacos as well as three varieties of tostadas. Enjoy craft cocktails, beers and wines from select Texas vineyards and beyond. Our libations menu features cocktails made from Texas-made bourbon, vodka and gin. We have Reservations available for a percentage of our restaurant and the rest of the tables will be on a first come first serve basis. For all reservations, a two-hour time limit will be enforced. We will only hold your table for 20 minutes after your reservation time. Thank you for join us at 1 Watson!

7. Esquire Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(660)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Located in the heart of downtown, The Esquire Tavern is the oldest bar on the San Antonio Riverwalk, opened the year, month and day that Prohibition was repealed. Tending bar in the early days was a highly prized and much sought after craft. Bar keeps then created many of their own syrups, mixes and concoctions and used the freshest of juices with the intention of serving the best products. We at the Esquire have taken a serious approach to the old world of bartending and spun it with a modern twist. Combining classic techniques and new world flavors and culinary concepts, our goal is to lead and set San Antonio's emerging cocktail culture on the map.

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8. Otro Bar at Canopy by Hilton

4.4

Awesome(48)

££££Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

The riverwalk's most innovative bar & lounge experience, featuring craft cocktail selections, small bites, riverwalk views & a wading pool.

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9. Little Rhein Prost Haus

3.8

Excellent(123)

££££Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Historic Texas Country Icehouse & Premium River Walk Patio Nestled on the edge of the historic La Villita Village is a very special place, the oldest two story rock building in Bexar county built by Otto Bombach in the mid-19th century. A pleasant surprise to behold! The Prost Haus, German by design but Texas country by application. Admire the museum like spectacle of the interior restaurant and bar architecture and slide outside to the most beautiful patio on the San Antonio River Walk. Live country music radiates as guests indulge in cool Texas brews or hand-crafted colorful cocktails. The menu items are made from scratch daily and offer delicious delicacies from hand pulled giant pretzels, Texas corned beef Reubens, and mouthwatering USDA steaks. This is the best patio on The San Antonio River Walk to wind down, enjoy Texas country music, and watch the best sunsets in the southern USA.Prost Y’all!

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10. Gallery on the Park

4.6

Exceptional(112)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Enter our atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking historic Travis Park and savor regional American breakfast specialties infused with culinary creativity. Gallery On the Park also pays homage to The St. Anthony Hotel’s collection of sculptures, paintings and tapestries. The works of art within the restaurant have been curated by and are available through The St. Anthony Hotel’s partnership with the Felder Gallery, a San Antonio gallery located in Alamo Heights that features contemporary and traditional paintings, sculptures and mixed media.We are now serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am-2pm.Join us on Tuesdays for live music with the Dirty River Jazz Band. Enjoy craft cocktails and dinner. 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm

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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My husband and I made reservations for 5:00 pm. We arrived at 4:45 and were seated right away. We chose to sit outside. We had the chicken and a martini from the Happy Hour menu and we had the pork belly and the hamburger from the dinner menu. Because we were celebrating my birthday we received the Yuzu meringue pie on the house. Everything was excellent and our waiter was great. You will love it!!!!
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Tokyo CowboyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown
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4.6
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Mike
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Yaneth was excellent waitress. Very pleasant and efficient.
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Landry's Seafood House - San AntonioPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.4
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Erika
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Great service, wish they would’ve sat us outside, there was room.
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Hard Rock Cafe - San AntonioPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4
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Joselyn
Houston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Although the weather was cold and we reserved the balcony seating, we were provided blankets. The waitress, Delilah, was very cordial and friendly. The food, wine, drinks, and Valentine’s Day ambience was wonderful. The Rose and heart candle made it that much more romantic! Thank you!
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Casa CatrinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.1
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Adam
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Jan 2025
Amazing Tiki bar with quality drinks and great decorations
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Hugman's OasisPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.4

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