Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.2

586 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

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

Popular dishes

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

What 586 people are saying

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

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Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "excellent service." Located on the Riverwalk, it boasts a beautiful setting ideal for outdoor dining. Highlights include a "wonderful atmosphere" and delectable dishes like fried chicken and pork chops. While some find the menu limited, the quality shines.

586 Reviews

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Frances VIP
Austin4 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delivered cold and the chicken was delivered with gravy after we asked for it on the side. Everyone was nice, but it wasn’t worth the price.
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Debbie
Detroit56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muhammad was an outstanding server. The hostess seating us was very gracious and energetic. Menu is a bit limited to my liking. The chicken fried steak was done well but sauce was too heavy. Meatloaf was also good. Cesar salad had too much dressing and it was too thick. Please lighten it up. Sitting outside was a lovely experience along the river with soft lighting and beautiful patio.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The scenery overlooking the Riverwalk was very beautiful, and offered a lovely ambiance. Service was fair, with the main feedback centered on timeliness and a few strange interactions (we had a weird encounter that when we left our dirty utensils on the plate to be removed, our waitress took our plates, took a few steps, and came back and asked us to retain them, which me and my wife found odd since they were dirty from our appetizer. The server did give us a new set however after we requested a pair when our entrees arrived. Food was fair overall, the chilaquiles felt a bit heavy on lime, and the pancakes were a bit undercooked and grainy, however the avocado toast was very tasty.
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Cynthia VIP
Des Moines2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was expecting more. The menu was smaller than I anticipated.
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Steve VIP
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Restaraunt was maybe 50° at our table where we're sitting indoors missed an egg in my order slow to bring the bill slow to bring the egg ECT…
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Adele
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Wish they had a kids steak for my kids.
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Juan
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This was my fourth time at Ambler. The food is always great, but the service varies every night and depending on the waiter. This one was the worst! The manager wasn’t available either. Kudos tor the food and drinks, but the waiter and the time waiting for drinks, appetizers and main course are unacceptable.
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Krystal
Chicago5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and drinks were amazing. Huge portions. Our server was fantastic as well and did everything in his power to make our dinner enjoyable. It was a colder evening and the servers that were attending to the patrons in the outdoor section kept leaving the door open to the indoor seating area which made it extremely uncomfortable. I was cold most of the time. Outside of this, it was a great dinner.
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Jason
San Antonio1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nothing special. Not worth the price. $60 steak overcooked. Chairs dirty.
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Albert
San Antonio2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great valentines dine here. Our server Fernando was the best great attitude and work ethic. Highly recommend the ambler, more so for the service. On a busy day to be so attentive, and full of passion to his work check them out!.
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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 4.2 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ambler Signature Fried Green Tomatoes

Contessa Bakery Board

Contessa Bakery BoardUS$9.00

Fruits, Grains, & Bakery

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"US$10.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal BruléeUS$9.00

Organic Greek Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00

Local Farmer's FruitUS$10.00

Market Fruit SmoothieUS$8.00

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado CiabattaUS$10.00

Smoked Texas Style Street TacosUS$16.00

Chicken-Fried Steak BenedictUS$19.00

Huevos RancherosUS$17.00

Bagel & Smoked SalmonUS$19.00

Egg White FritattaUS$17.00

Griddled French Toast StackUS$16.00

Classics

Griddled FlapjacksUS$13.00

Classic AmericanUS$15.00

The Old San Antone OmeletUS$15.00

Riverwalk OmeletUS$15.00

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

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

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