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Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.3
4.3
544 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Inspired by Texas’ deep-rooted history of cattle ranches, Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serves as a culinary tribute to its beloved Lone Star State.

Ambler, true to its character, is as bold in flavor as it is in design. The restaurant’s subtle masculine-yet-approachable interiors gives way to the bright and cheerful ambiance of San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk. Offering vibrant flavors and jaw-dropping views 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ambler is located on the lobby river-level of Hotel Contessa, a 265 all-suite destination property situated on the banks of the San Antonio River at 306 West Market Street. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Ambler online at amblersanantonio.com or call (210) 298-8040.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (210) 298-8040
  • Website
    https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Collins
  • Catering
    Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
  • Private party facilities
    Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.
  • Location
    306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Navarro
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve / Christmas Dinner

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Enjoy your Christmas Eve and or Christmas Day Dinner with Ambler! Showcasing a special dinner with Texas Akaushi Prime Rib and our delicious Egg Nog Creme Brulee! Reservations highly encouraged!

  • New Years Day Hangover Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    On New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1st! 7am - 3pm. Enjoy our delicious brunch menu, as well as our Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar, showcasing jumbo chilled shrimp and Texan Jerky, various olives, pickles and hot sauces! Sip and eat while listening to live music!

Menu

Breakfast Hours: Monday - Friday | 7am - 11am. Happy Hour: Daily 4 - 7

Contessa Bakery Board

  • Contessa Bakery BoardUS$9.00

    today's muffin, artisan chocolate croissant, ms. deborah's banana nut bread, fruit preserves, butter

    Fruits, Grains, & Bakery

    • Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"US$10.00

      sweet cream cheese smothered

      • Steel Cut Oatmeal BruléeUS$9.00

        cinnamon, brown sugar, local honey, pecans

        • Organic Greek Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00

          local honey, market berries, house granola

          • Local Farmer's FruitUS$10.00

            melons, berries, bananas

            • Market Fruit SmoothieUS$8.00

              organic yogurt, local honey, house made protein powder

              Ambler Signatures

              • Smashed Avocado CiabattaUS$10.00

                fried farm fresh egg, local tomatoes

                • Smoked Texas Style Street TacosUS$16.00

                  flour tortillas, farm fresh eggs, choice of house chorizo, klein's smokehaus bacon, or country pork sausage, fire-roasted salsa, smoked cheddar, house potatoes

                  • Chicken-Fried Steak BenedictUS$19.00

                    buttermilk-battered akaushi angus steak, fried farm fresh eggs, country biscuit, peppered gravy, house potatoes

                    • Huevos RancherosUS$17.00

                      fried farm fresh eggs, black beans, crisp tortillas, griddled chorizo, house salsa, cotija cheese

                      • Bagel & Smoked SalmonUS$19.00

                        everything bagel, cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, sprouts

                        • Egg White FritattaUS$17.00

                          local goat cheese, foraged mushrooms, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, house potatoes, bakery toast

                          • Griddled French Toast StackUS$16.00

                            ciabatta, vanilla custard, roasted apple crisp, cinnamon whipped cream, maple syrup

                            Classics

                            • Griddled FlapjacksUS$13.00

                              house buttermilk batter or gluten free, pure maple syrup, honey butter

                              • Classic AmericanUS$15.00

                                two farm fresh eggs any way, choice of klein's smokehaus bacon, country pork sausage or griddled ham, house potatoes, bakery toast

                                • The Old San Antone OmeletUS$15.00

                                  three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, house chorizo, smoked cheddar, fire-roasted salsa, scallions, house potatoes, bakery toast

                                  • Riverwalk OmeletUS$15.00

                                    three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables, spinach, bakery toast

                                    Sides

                                    • Klein's Smokehaus BaconUS$6.00

                                      • Country Pork SausageUS$6.00

                                        • Griddled HamUS$6.00

                                          • House PotatoesUS$5.00

                                            • Farm Fresh Egg, any StyleUS$3.00

                                              • Bakery ToastUS$4.00

                                                country white, whole wheat, sourdough, rye, english muffin

                                                Beverages

                                                • Drip CoffeeUS$5.00

                                                  • Espresso + MoreUS$6.00

                                                    • Harney & Sons TeasUS$4.00

                                                      • Iced TeaUS$4.00

                                                        • Homemade LemonadeUS$5.00

                                                          Cold Pressed Juice

                                                          • WatermelonUS$6.00

                                                            • PineappleUS$6.00

                                                              • GrapefruitUS$6.00

                                                                • OrangeUS$6.00

                                                                  Last updated: 27 February 2023

                                                                  What 544 people are saying

                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                  4.3
                                                                  4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                  • 4.3Food
                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                  • 4Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Loved For

                                                                  • San Antonio

                                                                    Child-friendly

                                                                  • San Antonio

                                                                    Child-friendly

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "peaceful ambience" along the Riverwalk. Guests rave about the "amazing creativity in cocktail selections" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "great menu options" and accommodating staff, ensuring a memorable visit.

                                                                  544 Reviews

                                                                  1. Rosi

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Austin

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    1.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Disappointing Experience Unfortunately, my recent visit fell short of expectations. The food was undercooked, which made it difficult to enjoy. While the ambiance/service was okay not impressed. The quality of the dishes needs significant improvement. I hope this was an off day for the kitchen, as the potential for better is there.

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                                                                  2. Carla

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Enjoyed a nice meal among the beautiful holiday decor of Hotel Contessa. Patio seating is available under the lights of the riverwalk, adjacent to marriage island. Steaks were delicious Japanese Akaushi beef cooked to perfection and the creme brulee is a must. Valet parking will be validated for all Ambler patrons and if you are lucky, the ducks will visit on the patio.

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                                                                  3. Minerva

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Ceiwgef and too noisy but food goodxxxxxxxxxxxcxcxxcccccccccc.

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                                                                  4. Johan

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Food was ok, not reaching my (high) expectations. Service a little bit too intensive.

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                                                                  5. Katie

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Detroit

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Meatloaf was excellent! The fried green tomatoes were delicious but I didn’t enjoy the like pickle spice flavor. The fries are homemade and good. I had the BBQ sauce topping on my meatloaf and it was so good. However there is not a lot to choose from.

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                                                                  6. Alicia

                                                                    San Diego

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    What an amazing Thanksgiving feast! We thought we’d be choosing 1 starter, 1 entree & 2 sides from the Ambler Thanksgiving menu, but know, we were served EVERYTHING ON THE MENU. Our server, Francisco, was extremely attentive & obviously a very professional experienced waiter, we wanted for nothing and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the great food, ambiance & service!

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                                                                  7. Christopher

                                                                    San Diego

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Thanksgiving Feast for the Memory Books! Outstanding date with my wife! We will be back!

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                                                                  8. Phil

                                                                    Phoenix

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Unique experience to have a Texas style meal outside on the Riverwalk. Meal was excellent and the service was great. Highly recommend having this dinner.

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                                                                  9. Kristen

                                                                    Dallas

                                                                    19 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    19 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 29 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere, this is a great space. We wish our apps had been cleared from the table well in advance of our main courses arriving. It was a great menu for all the different palates in our group.

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                                                                  10. Kerry

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    I think we went on an off day but for a restaurant that charges $50pp for cancellations, I expected A LOT MORE. We arrived early for our reservation and was seated right away. Our table was broken and it took me asking the host for our waitress for us to get any assistance. We sat for 10 minutes plus for service. We were able to move to another table but then again another wait. The place didn’t look super packed for the delay in service and water. The service was decent. The food was good but warmish. I would give them another try but this start to celebrate my husband’s birthday was a bit rough.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 298-8040.

                                                                  Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails is rated 4.3 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  19:00
                                                                  Booked 12 times today
                                                                  Experiences are available.

                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                  Google Map for Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

                                                                  306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                    Navarro
                                                                  • Area
                                                                    Downtown
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Valet
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                    Mike Collins
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Website
                                                                    https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                    (210) 298-8040
                                                                  • Catering
                                                                    Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                    Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.
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