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Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.3
4.3
556 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 32 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

  • 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 556 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.

                                                                  556 Reviews

                                                                  1. Lee

                                                                    Charleston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Brunch was really good. Nice options and value was ok. Atmosphere was lite and enjoyable.

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                                                                  2. Charles

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Overall we had a wonderful experience. Turkey was a little cold. That is the only complaint I had. Service was excellent. Mohammed was a very good waiter. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. Definitely a must do again.

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                                                                  3. Linda

                                                                    Tahoe

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    We booked a table indoors for Christmas Eve dinner. The menu was limited, but that was fine. Options included salmon, prime rib and turkey. Prime rib portions were 14 oz and the kitchen refused to offer a smaller portion or allow us to split an entree. My dinner was cold (both the prime rib and the mashed potatoes and broccolini) and the prime rib could have used a more generous portion of au jus. One of my sons ordered the salmon, which he enjoyed, though the serving of salsa/chutney that accompanied it was small. The restaurant added a 20% tip, though there were only 3 of us dining. Overall, a disappointing experience for a $280+ meal, including tip.

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                                                                  4. Kevin

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Had a nice early dinner on Christmas Eve. Arrive early for a great happy hour at the bar!

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                                                                  5. Rosalind

                                                                    Orange County

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Lovely experience at Ambler Texas Kitchen! Got to sit outdoors and had a lovely view of the Riverwalk and see a wedding on Marriage Island. Had a delicious breakfast and great service.

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                                                                  6. Rudy

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    This is our second time here and it was just amazing!!!! Our new go to place now

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                                                                  7. John

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    We arrived 10 minutes prior to reservation for breakfast. Restaurant was not very busy and no one was manning the host station. We along with a family ahead of us waited and waited. Finally our soon to be server yelled that someone was coming. A man appeared, took our name and then again we waited for the actual host to arrive. She was not friendly and didn’t say a word to us. When seated our table was already set with what was supposed to be a place setting for two. There was only one coffee cup and saucer and it was filthy and lipstick stained. I put it to the side to give to the waitress. She came and tried to make a joke about it and took it away. When she brought over a new one that too was lipstick stained. Not sure why she didn’t bother to check before grabbing it. House coffee was very bitter. My husband loves black coffee and even said he didn’t like it. The food overall was very good. The service was extremely lacking. With my third coffee and saucer brought over it came with no spoon for stirring in cream/sugar. My husband received no fork and we had no pen from waitress for the check. I would probably not go here for dinner based on the service alone.

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                                                                  8. Jeannette

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Cincinnati

                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Repeat customers - we eat here every time we are in town. Excellent appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. Great service as always.

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                                                                  9. Monique

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 21 December 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The perfect spot on the Riverwalk. Excellent food and service.

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                                                                  10. Matthew

                                                                    San Antonio

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 21 December 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great food. Expensive but worth it. Amazing chicken.

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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 556 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  20:00
                                                                  Booked 32 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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