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Savor The Culinary Institute of America
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(1398)
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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Bliss Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(4968)
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.
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Salsita Drinks & Tacos
Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.8
(63)
Santa Diabla offers an explosion of Authentic flavors that will take you on a journey to Mexico.
At Santa Diabla - Cocina Mexicana we embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the past, embraces the present, and envisions a flavorful future.
Come experience the true essence of Mexico through our inspired dishes, warm hospitality, and unmistakable passion that drives us forward.
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Ladino
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Mediterranean
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4.8
(968)
Located in the Historic Pearl, Ladino is a modern Mediterranean grill house celebrating all the cultures and cuisines of the Mediterranean region. Ladino features fresh-made pita from a wood-burning oven, an abundance of dips and small plates, and entrees from the 'mangal' - regional specialties cooked on a live-fire, charcoal grill. Desserts are inspired by the sweet and savory staples of the region with a modern touch, and the beverage program highlights the area's wines and spirits.
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
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Brenner's on the River Walk
Price: Moderate
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Steakhouse
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4.7
(278)
Brenner's on the River Walk is the newest addition to the Brenner's family, located in the heart of San Antonio. With roots dating back to 1936, Brenner's Steakhouse in Houston has built a reputation for both picturesque locations and its commitment to preserving traditions while offering a unique dining experience. Brenner's on the River Walk continues this legacy by offering a charming and elegant atmosphere, with breathtaking views from every table in the three-story dining room and private dining options for intimate or group gathering. Personalized service is at the forefront of our focus, ensuring that every occasion is unforgettable.
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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(8220)
Bohanan’s fame is founded on sublimely tender prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood. Enjoy extraordinarily delicious Akaushi beef, Chef/Owner Mark Bohanan’s large custom cuts of prime aged corn-fed beef, succulent seafood flown in fresh daily, and spectacular table-side desserts flambé. Imbibe a classic cocktail at the first-floor Bar at Bohanan’s, then join us upstairs for the best steak you’ve ever eaten. Located in a historic building in downtown San Antonio about a block from the River Walk. AAA Four Diamond rating and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.
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SILO Prime
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(2356)
Led by Chef Gary Boatman, SILO PRIME is a modern steakhouse offering a dynamic fine-dining experience. Featuring the highest quality PRIME Beef from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the menu features best-in-class quality, including Tristan Island Lobster and Texas-raised Akaushi beef.
Our impeccable chef-driven cuisine, extensive wine list and exceptional hospitality is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual yet elegant dining environment.
SILO PRIME offers access to the Rooftop Terrace featuring a wrap - around stunning view of downtown San Antonio.
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Nicosi
Price: Very Expensive
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Dessert
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4.9
(44)
Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.
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The Study at Dean’s
Price: Expensive
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Speakeasy
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4.9
(14)
Study the Classics.
Tucked away in a historic courtyard under century-old live oak trees, find The Study at Dean's. This reservation-only, intimate bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and original limestone walls - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.
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Dean's Steak & Seafood
Great vibe
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Price: Very Expensive
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Steak
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4.6
(161)
Embrace the unique and step into the old school at Dean’s Steak & Seafood. Adapted into a historic 19th-century schoolhouse, this classic steakhouse and bar offers an elevated menu of prime steaks, A5 Japanese and Texas wagyu, and top-quality seafood. Simply put, this one-of-a-kind steakhouse is unlike anything else in the city.
If you're looking for an elevated bar experience, visit The Study at Dean's. This intimate speakeasy bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and a dedicated outdoor patio shaded under century-old live oak trees - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.
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Tenfold Rooftop
Price: Expensive
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International
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4.6
(75)
One of San Antonio’s most distinguished open-air venues, Tenfold Rooftop has garnered quite the buzz as an upcoming luxury, year-round locale—where every statement it makes packs 10x the punch. The bar’s playful cocktail list highlights tequila and mezcal, offering drinks that range from boozy to frozen to refreshing. Embark on a culinary adventure with Tenfold's exclusive '10x Tour'—a prix fixe menu featuring 10 chef-selected dishes from 10 different regions around the world. This curated experience promises to elevate your dining journey, making it 10x better than the rest.
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Carriqui
Price: Moderate
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Unspecified
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4.8
(690)
COOKING WITH FIRE, SOUTH TEXAS STYLE Carriqui celebrates the South Texas tradition of drawing flavor from fire. Inspired by the flight path of our namesake bird, our menus feature regional favorites from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas coast, and the Hill Country. Nearly every dish is touched by the glowing embers of our custom-forged pits, smoker, or grill, all fueled by native wood. Along with housemade tortillas, cold margaritas, and warm hospitality, each meal is an opportunity to experience the vibrant food and spirit of our South Texas culture.
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Best Quality Daughter
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Unspecified
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4.8
(469)
Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.
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Cavalier
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.7
(31)
Cavalier welcomes you for a memorable meal in a stunning setting. Serving American brasserie classics, from picture-perfect tarte flambee with figs and goat cheese to a show-stopping tomahawk steak, our menu beckons you with a variety of tempting offerings, all prepared and served with subtle flourishes of style. Tuck into a comfortable leather banquette or make yourself at home at the bar, then explore our craft beverage offerings and savor a meal with friends or colleagues, all guided by our personable team.
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Nonna Osteria Downtown
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(1455)
As San Antonio’s food scene continues to evolve, a new culinary hub is beginning to take shape downtown, where some might argue it all began. With signs of life stirring and anticipation building, the lights are officially back on in the historic Fairmount Hotel’s corner eatery. SILO Restaurants and Food Network Star runner-up and Executive Chef Luca Della Casa announce the opening of NONNA Osteria, offering artisan Northern Italian cuisine, honoring the regional traditions and heritage of Chef Della Casa’s homeland.

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From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Marissa
    West Virginia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing unique takes on dishes that are full of flavor. One of the best restaurants I have ever been to!
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    Tokyo CowboyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Erin
    Atlantic Canada •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful service and outstanding food. The attention to detail was very much appreciated and it’s clear that they know what they’re doing in the kitchen. Highly recommend.
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    Bohanan's Prime Steaks and SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Kimberlee
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The ambiance is beautiful. My husband and I only had three appetizers and they were more than enough to fill us and they were exceptional. Yes it is pricey but you are paying for the whole experience. It was worth it.
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    Domingo RestaurantePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Doug
    Austin •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent lobster bisque and lobster ravioli! Great drinks and waitstaff! Save room for the lemoncello desert
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    Paesanos - River WalkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Rachel and Terryvip
    Las Vegas •68 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Atmosphere was elegant and comfortable. Service was impeccable. We had a noisy table of 7 or 8 people beside us. There was a bar 2 stories below us with a piano singer that was piped throughout the building so fairly noisy. We both got steaks,I ordered the American 6oz wagyu that was not even hot when I received it. Only ate 1/4 of it. This 6 Oz steak was sliced very thin...was a disappointment and flavor that wasn't anything special. It was priced 1.00 higher then my husband's 8oz thick cut filet that was hot upon receiving it. BREAD is not complimentary but was brought to us without us being asked if we wanted it but there is a $5.00 charge for bread although it was amazing. Pretzel bread addictive. If you order a double cocktail well drink be prepared to be charged like you ordered 2 cocktails. My husband's crown and 7 double in a tall glass was 34.00 each😲. Shrimp cocktail was amazing and the cocktails were really good. Total bill for 2 was 270.00....bring your 💰🤑
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    Brenner's on the River WalkPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.7

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It comes as no surprise that Frito pie is a staple in the birthplace of Fritos. No one knows who first buried the chips in steaming chili, cheese and chopped onion, but the mystery chef is practically sainted around here. Tex-Mex cuisine is distinctly different from authentic Mexican, but both are found in abundance in Downtown San Antonio. You can thank indigenous peoples for the tortillas and tamales that appear alongside enchiladas, spicy rice and refried beans on your combo plate at the many Mexican restaurants in the area. Tacos and tequila have always paired well, but craft cocktail bars have elevated both. Who knew that a soft-shell taco with seared ahi tuna would be a hit in the Alamo City?

Frequently asked questions

Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Downtown. Our customers recommend Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas, Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood and Dean's Steak & Seafood

As of Nov 26, 2024 there are 104 restaurants in Downtown. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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