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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in San Antonio? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Bazille – Nordstrom La Cantera restaurant
4.9
4.9 (100)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
La Cantera
About the restaurant
Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.
The Bazille is located on level 2 inside Nordstrom at The Shops at La Cantera.
Join us for Brunch on weekends.

Top review
MVIP
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Excellent menu, kept it simple with the classic breakfast and grapefruit mimosas. Delicious and will be back!
A photo of Bliss Restaurant restaurant
5.0
5 (4981)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Bliss is consistently among San Antonio’s best restaurants in terms of quality, service and atmosphere. Bliss is located just blocks away from downtown San Antonio in the burgeoning Southtown area. Our mission is to express excellence in the most inclusive, genuine and hospitable way. Bliss serves contemporary American cuisine. Our menu changes frequently with an emphasis on what is seasonal and creative over what is predictable and familiar. Our goal is to create a relaxed yet elegant dining experience in a genuine and comfortable environment.



Top review
Michael
Dined 2 days ago
The food was amazing and our waitress was awesome!
A photo of Savor The Culinary Institute of America restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1409)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Located on the campus of The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, and nestled in the Pearl, Savor highlights the talents of our CIA students under the supervision of the college’s world class faculty. Experience a meal inspired by ingredients and techniques from around the world. Our dining room and patio are open and reservations are strongly encouraged. Curbside takeout is also available.

All guests are required to wear a mask while indoors—regardless of their vaccination status—except when seated in a dining environment. Thank you for helping to keep our CIA campus community safe!

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Peter
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Exceptional culinary and hospitality experiences. Congratulations to Chef - Instructor Hinnerk Von Bargen Thank you Mr. Fabien J. Maitre d’ Hotel , Ms. Carson front of the house manager , and to Ms. Lemesa Sous Chef graduates. Happy Holiday seasons and Merry Christmas to you and all ! Cheers ! Peter G.
A photo of Cappy's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (4956)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Alamo Heights
About the restaurant
This casual, upscale restaurant offers innovative American cuisine including the freshest seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific, great steaks from Allen Brothers in Chicago, and regional and seasonal specialties. Daily lunch and dinner specials feature local ingredients whenever possible. The Heights burger can be paired with hand cut French fries, crispy thin onion rings, homemade lemon-pepper potato chips or German potato salad. There is an outdoor patio under a canopy of oak trees that's shady and extremely popular with locals and visitors to San Antonio. The brunch offered on Saturdays and Sundays features a menu of classic egg dishes, Texas pot roast, jumbo lump crab cake, seasonal "out of the blue" seafood entrees, entree salads, and Mustang chicken. Cappy's has an ever-changing, dynamic and well-priced wine list, with great choices by the glass or bottle. Full bar.
Top review
Mike
Dined 5 days ago
Our server Bri was super sweet and made good recommendations. Only 1 suggestion, offer the basket of bead at the beginning of the visit.
A photo of Biga on the Banks restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5779)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Overlooking the San Antonio River Walk since 2000, Bruce Auden’s Biga on the Banks continues to charm San Antonio foodies and Alamo City visitors with its constantly-changing new American menu featuring the best ingredients South Texas has to offer.

It has been said that Bruce Auden has “put San Antonio on the culinary map” but this Chef is just getting started. The Biga menu features fresh caught fish like Mahi Mahi, True American Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna. Main stays on the menu usually include Hill Country Venison and Bandera Quail, Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb and Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken.

The dining room is modern with a casual-well informed style of service.

The wine list is eclectic and broad with hundreds of labels and the full bar offers craft cocktails.

Biga on the Banks has a versatility about it. If you’re looking for a come-as-you-are impromptu bite, a celebratory dinner with family or a working dinner with business colleagues, Biga fits your needs.

Top review
JefVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful experience, we would highly recommend! Our server Tucker was the best!
A photo of Clementine restaurant
4.8
4.8 (496)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
North Central
About the restaurant
At Clementine, we’re serving seasonal, innovative eats in a modern & lively atmosphere. Our team, led by John (2023 James Beard nominee for Best Chef: Texas) and Elise Russ, draws inspiration from diverse global flavors. Our ever-evolving menu guarantees fresh and exciting options, while our dishes like the White Mushroom Salad, Ricotta Cavatelli and Clementine Crunch Bar remain cherished favorites.
Our beverage menu is small but mighty, carefully curated to include only the most delicious wines & beers from our absolute favorite producers expertly selected to elevate your dining experience. Want your own bottle? Our corkage fee is $35 per 750ml.
Our Dining Room provides comfortable indoor seating, while the Kitchen Bar boasts an exciting vantage point overlooking our open kitchen, allowing you to witness the creation of each dish. For a change of scenery, our covered patio, is perfect for al fresco dining, complete with heaters and blankets to keep you cozy on those cool nights.

Top review
PamelaVIP
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
John and the team outdid themselves tonight. The food was just fabulous, so seasonal, and so fresh. This affirms why we love Clementine and why we will come back repeatedly.
A photo of Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - San Antonio restaurant
4.9
4.9 (444)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
La Cantera
About the restaurant
Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE MARIPOSA® SAN ANTONIO. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let THE MARIPOSA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

Top review
Jean
Dined 5 days ago
Simple and elegant. The food is always delicious. I had a lemon-crab pasta dish. Very flavorful and generous portions. The others in my part had the salmon which was perfectly cooked and the artichoke salad with salmon. I’d definitely recommend eating here.
A photo of Sweetfire Kitchen - La Cantera Resort and Spa restaurant
4.5
4.5 (688)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
La Cantera
About the restaurant
Sweet Fire Kitchen, located on the lobby level of the La Cantera Resort & Spa, features an open-air exhibition style kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven. Guests will enjoy a twist on regional, home-style cuisine along with signature dishes from our fire-roasted oven. The casual dining venue offers indoor seating with spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country and al fresco dining overlooking Plaza San Saba. Whether you're craving an unexpected take on deviled eggs or a classic wood-fired pizza, SweetFire Kitchen guests can have it all. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar with unique craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and draught beers.
SFK is happy to announce our place as a 2024 Open Table Diner's Choice Award Winner.

Top review
Terrell
Dined 4 days ago
It was a great experience. The food was great and the staff were excellent. I would definitely recommend anyone to go and eat there.
A photo of Stout's Signature restaurant
4.6
4.6 (658)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Stouts Signature at the Tobin Center is featuring upscale plates from a 22oz Tomahawk pork-chop to Rockefeller Oysters, backed by a full bar of handcrafted cocktails.

The Tobin Center provides a world-class venue that promotes a diverse range of cultural, educational, and artistic experiences that improve the quality of life in San Antonio. Stout’s Signature compliments the arts with our own unique dining experience.

Top review
Nathan
Dined 3 days ago
It would be great if you Please add non-alcoholic beer to menu
A photo of Supper restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3176)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Being welcomed for a good meal is a true hallmark of genial South Texas hospitality. Matched with Hotel Emma’s distinctive historical ambiance and modern allure, Supper offers the promise of American cookery and graceful service at any time of day.
Top review
BarbaraVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic restaurant. Best pork chop we’ve ever had!
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