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 Don't let the name fool you |
8400 North New Braunfels Ave San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 824 0116 http://www.sawhost.com/barndoor |
The hokey name and checkered plastic tablecloths belie the mouthwatering (and pricey) steaks, chicken and seafood at this San Antonio institution. The Barn Door runs its own butcher shop, and every aged cut is tender and juicy. This steakhouse is huge and its atmosphere is casual, with pictures of horses and cowboys telling the story of old Texas. It's equally suited to a business lunch, a first date or a family night out. If you find yourself waiting for a table on the weekend, wander into the bar and check out the horse racing memorabilia. At lunch, try a tenderloin sandwich or a chicken-fried rib eye steak. At dinner, the six-ounce Lady's Filet and the 14-ounce Gentlemen's Ribeye is most tempting. The restaurant also serves a great selection of seafood, chicken, chicken livers, pork chops and quail. If you're dining with a good friend, pour some extra-garlicky Green Goddess dressing on your salad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A brew with a view |
1414 S. Alamo St, Suite 105 (in the Blue Star Arts Complex) San Antonio, TX 78210 United States +1 210 212 5506 http://www.bluestarbrewing.com/ |
Hop a trolley from the River Walk for something different at this brewpub. The huge copper brewing tanks here figure prominently and a sizable patio offers a view of the tranquil end of the River. Along with the variety of beers, it offers standard fare such as burgers and chicken wings, as well as a few surprises including Sautéed Chicken and Artichokes and Grilled Salmon. Try a four-ounce sample of the Smoked Dark Ale or the creamy Stout for only USD1. Note that the kitchen stops serving food at 10pm during the week and at midnight on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Dave Waugh |
 Photo: Veronica Domeier |
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Country cuisine in the city |
9821 Colonnade Blvd Omni Hotel San Antonio, TX 78230 United States +1 210 699 5864 |
Looking for wild game, then look to Bolo's, located in the Omni Hotel. It offers a diverse menu. From the rotisserie, you will find free-range chicken with potato gratin and mushroom sauce, Long Island duck served with wild rice. The herb-rubbed pork loin with brandied apples and French onion risotto is always a favorite. If steaks are more to your liking, then try the bone-in strip steak with an ancho chili sauce and potato gratin or maybe the center-cut filet mignon with garlic butter and vegetable ratatouille. The restaurant also serves breakfast and lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary American cuisine and the best chocolate cake |
5011 Broadway Ave San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 828 9669 |
In a small, tastefully decorated space, tucked way behind a collection of shops, lies a restaurant. It has an extensive wine list, an inspired menu and the best chocolate cake in the city. After you finish dinner and dessert, wander next door to Cappycino's for a cocktail or a cup of liqueur-infused coffee. With rough stone walls, wooden floors and a sizable outdoor patio, the environment is just right for an elegant evening.Enjoy the perfectly grilled tenderloin, succulent chicken or fresh fish over candlelight. For lunch, you can enjoy one of the many sandwiches, salads or light entrees available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Cory Wright |
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A continental oasis |
3920 Harry Wurzbach Rd (off Loop 410 near Oakwell Farms) San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 821 5600 http://www.crumpetsa.com |
Crumpets' casual elegance is rivaled only by its contemporary cuisine. Daily specials and beautiful surroundings make this little restaurant and bakery popular among ladies who lunch, couples who kiss and friends who fraternize. Dining al fresco is simply a treat. Let the shade of the live oak trees ease the burden of the sun as you listen to the soft rush of small waterfalls in the background, or sit by one of the huge picture windows and enjoy the scenery from the inside. The varied menu includes a delightful selection of soups, salads, seafood, pasta, beef and chicken. Choose a traditional entrée such as the rosemary chicken, or try something not as traditional, like the ostrich filet. The five-course Sunday brunch is a must-do. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The restaurant on stilts |
4531 NW Loop 410 (exit Callaghan) San Antonio, TX 78229 United States +1 210 340 7944 |
Of the many Chinese restaurants in San Antonio, this establishment holds the distinction of being the only one on stilts. This unique restaurant on the outskirts of the Medical Center offers a satisfying menu of Szechuan, Cantonese, Hunan and Mandarin style cuisines. Traditional and comfortable, this restaurant is more elegant than most. Ding How offers both lunch and dinner specials. At night, order a la carte or from several combination plates starting at USD10.25. Family dinners for anywhere from USD19.95 for two people and from USD59.95 for six people. A full bar is available for the adults, and child plates are available for the kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A San Antonio heavyweight |
1011 Northeast Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 828 9988 |
From a prominent location on Loop 410, Formosa Garden serves some of the best Chinese food in town from its extensive menu of mostly Szechuan cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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English pub with a twist |
12651 Vance Jackson Rd Ste 110 San Antonio, TX 78230 United States +1 210 696 1356 http://www.totent.com |
Unfortunately stuck in a strip mall, the Fox and Hound offers a casual but upscale English pub atmosphere, with a few minor adjustments. Watch a sporting event while enjoying tasty food and choosing from a wide selection of beers and ales from around the world. Hunting scenes (foxes and hounds, not guns and deer, thank you) decorate the richly colored walls, while 33 large-screen TV's broadcast sporting events and music videos. Game rooms flank the main room and bar and feature "civilized" entertainment such as billiards, darts and shuffleboard. The kitchen is open all day and serves up generous portions of (non-English) food such as Grand Champion Wings, Philadelphia Chicken Sandwich and Hawaiian Pizza. The service leaves a little to be desired, but overall, you are likely to have a good time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Restaurant with a View of the Hill Country |
16641 La Cantera Parkway Westin La Cantera Resort San Antonio, TX 78250 United States +1 210 558 6500 |
A resort as elegant as the Westin La Cantera would be expected to offer a restaurant as lovely. Mark Miller, Santa Fe's chef extraordinaire, designed the menu, which has received continual raves since the restaurant's opening. Try the Shrimp Corncakes or the Gazpacho before diving into to perfectly prepared steak and seafood entrees. The wine list is as impressive as the service. The only thing better is the panoramic view of the Hill Country, a true crowning touch. Francesca's is popular with locals as well as resort guests, so reservations are highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most interesting atmosphere |
3624 Broadway St (near Witte Museum) San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 822 9211 |
Hung Fong is one of San Antonio's oldest Chinese restaurants, and it continues to serve up satisfying Szechuan, Cantonese, Hunan and Mandarin style cuisine year after year. You don't just eat in this restaurant, you experience its aura. American and Taiwanese neon flags exude a dominant presence, while pictures made with huge(and real) butterfly wings rest comfortably behind plexiglas frames. You have to see 'em to believe 'em. The restaurant offers both lunch and dinner specials. At night, order a la carte or from several combination plates starting at $7.79. Family dinners are popular choices and serve from two ($15.49) to six people ($46.19). Beer and wine are served, and child's plates are available for the wee ones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic atmosphere, familiar food |
200 S Alamo Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 210 222 1400 |
Just around a bend on the River Walk and located inside the hotel Hilton Palacio del Rio, Ibiza Patio Bar & Restaurant is a cool place for outdoor dining. Innovative Mediterranean and South Texan cuisine are delectable to taste. Enjoy the music by live bands on saturday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-choice steakhouse on the River Walk |
231 South Alamo St San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 225 2111 http://www.littlerheinsteakhou... |
Dining just does not get more Texan than a cold beer and a good steak, and that is what you get at the Little Rhein. This famous River Walk restaurant is housed in the oldest two-story structure in San Antonio, which was built in 1847. Antique memorabilia decorates the walls and takes you back to an age when Texans sat down to dinner with their six guns. The menu contains a variety of steaks, ranging from filet mignons to T-bones to rib eyes. All steaks are served with salad, baked potato and "Texas Caviar" (deliciously seasoned, baked black-eyed peas). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than 90 years of dining pleasure |
300 East Travis San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 227 4392 |
Located in the Historic St. Anthony Hotel, the Madrid Room has served San Antonio for over 90 years. Famous for its pasta bar, the restaurant features many other delights, as well. Appetizers range from the Jose Cuervo Tequila Shrimp and the Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail to the Chile Crusted Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp. Entrees include the Charbroiled Filet Mignon, which comes served with a barbecue vinaigrette, and the North Atlantic King Salmon. For something a little closer to home (that is, if you are a Texan), try the Gulf Coast Red Snapper with Tequila Lime Butter Sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian chef serves authentic cuisine |
4263 Northwest Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 United States +1 210 342 8556 |
Massimo's is not just another cozy Italian restaurant. The setting is intimate, the service is wonderful and the food is nothing short of amazing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quaint Italian eatery on the River Walk |
521 River Walk St San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 223 2939 |
One of the prettier restaurants on the River Walk, Michelino's has an excellent seating area that seems to compliment the surroundings. The food here is solidly Italian, with a North Italian country appeal. The pastas come accompanied with fresh poultry, veal, beef and seafood with flavorful sauces. If they all look good and you can't decide, then try the Angel Hair Di Mare with a roasted garlic cream sauce. The restaurant has an excellent wine list, as well, which does include some affordable selections. This place is an excellent choice for business dinners or just a lovely evening out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Superb Dining Experience |
10223 Sahara San Antonio, TX 78216 United States +1 210 342 2321 |
For over 30 years, the Old San Francisco Steak House has been a San Antonio tradition, serving some of the finest steak dinners in town. Although the restaurant is well known for its steaks, it has enhanced its menu to include fresh seafood and chicken dishes. One of the unique features of this restaurant is the girl in the red velvet swing. She entertains guests as she swings above them as they enjoy their meals. The peppered steak and 12-ounce rib eye are two of the favorites of local patrons, or try the spicy Jamaican chicken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian at its finest |
111 W Crocket St (Suite 101) San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 227 2782 http://www.paesanosriverwalk.com |
If you are planning a trip to the Alamo city, there are two things you must eat: any type of authentic Mexican food and Paesano's "Shrimp Paesano." This incredible appetizer/entree is so rich and tasty that you won't know when to stop. Paesano's on the River Walk has a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere; you can sit inside or by the river and browse through an extensive wine list. Don't stop with the Shrimp Paesano, though, because everything on the menu is fresh and scrumptious. The pasta dishes are huge, the pizza is made with fresh, innovative ingredients, and the meats are varied and delicious. If you're dining away from downtown, but still in the mood for Italian food, visit Paesano's at its Quarry location. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An exceptional dining experience |
401 South Alamo St Fairmount Hotel San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 224 8800 |
Charm and elegance are the setting for this quiet, yet beautiful dining environment. Located inside the Historic Fairmount Hotel, you will find fine wine, contemporary art, and Southwest cuisine flavored with a bit of the orient. Be sure to try their Mesquite Grilled Rabbit or Australian Lamb Chops for a most delightful and different epicurean experience. Leaning toward something more oriental? Try the Midnight Chicken with a Moroccan Curry Sauce & Mango Coulis or maybe the Hong Kong Harbor plate consisting of scallions, chilies, bok choi, scallops and salmon with a sesame plum sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An exceptional hotel restaurant |
111 East Pecan St Crowne Plaza Hotel San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 354 2800 |
Most hotel restaurants leave a lot to be desired. This is an exception. Chefs are known for combining unusual flavors and innovative approaches to seemingly ordinary dishes and pack the locals in on a regular basis. A plus when dining downtown, the hotel offers complimentary valet parking for patrons of the restaurant.The decor is tastefully elegant, without the stuffiness some hotel restaurants can't seem to shake off. This is a great choice for hosting clients or guests when you don't feel like battling the crowds on the busier side of River Walk.The well-thought-out menu boasts eclectic entrees, delicious pasta and even gourmet pizza. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Indian Dining |
4535 Fredericksburg Rd (across from Crossroads Mall) San Antonio, TX 78201 United States +1 210 737 3166 |
If you are in the mood for something different but a little familiar, Simi's is the place to go. The restaurant overcomes its strip-mall location with a truly elegant setting. A rich red carpet leads to cinnamon-colored booths and chairs around white-clad tables. Traditional Indian music plays softly in the background as waiters move quietly in and out of the kitchen. As with most restaurants that serve Indian cuisine, Simi's offers several selections prepared in an authentic tandoor oven. Try the Tandoori Shrimp ($11.95) or Tandoori Snapper ($9.95). A lunch buffet ($6.95) lets you sample a few of the more popular dishes, and at night, you can choose from several combination dishes. The small bar pours a decent selection of beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant by day, bar by night |
7300 Jones Maltsberger Road (near the Alamo Quarry Market) San Antonio, TX 78209 United States +1 210 828 3508 http://www.stonewerks.com |
The décor here is something between a rustic ranch house and a polished hacienda. The interior is fairly standard, with booths and tables, but the wrought-iron tables that dot the patio add a comfortable charm. Strategically placed heaters keep the patio warm and wonderful year-round. A full bar serves several draft and bottled beers as well as a good selection of wine. If you are hungry, drop in for lunch or an early dinner. Start with the divine artichoke dip and then dig in to the pecan breaded chicken. Note that the kitchen stops serving food two hours before closing time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
