Best Historic Restaurants in La Villita

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Dean's Steak & Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(248)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

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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2. Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas

4.4

Awesome(16652)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 200 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

3. Battalion

4.6

Exceptional(3879)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Located at the "Gateway to Southtown," the Historic and Majestic Firehouse #7 is home to Battalion. After a nearly two year renovation, "The Rock" has been restored as the crown jewel of Southtown. Overlooking the spectacular downtown cityscape and the famous Tower of Americas, Battalion's contemporary design merges perfectly alongside the historic building's strong, yet weathered 1920's craftsmanship. Chef Davis has created an extensive menu of fresh pastas, char-grilled meats, stunning vegetable dishes and Italian classics. Complimenting the menu is a comprehensive wine list and a refreshingly original cocktail program.

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4. Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(8290)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

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.

5. Bliss Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(4991)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

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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6. Domingo Restaurante

4.5

Awesome(817)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown

Booked 46 times today

Join us in our open-air restaurant on the Historic San Antonio River Walk with a natural ambiance where curated contemporary art intersects with a historical setting. Domingo's menus offer the flavors of South Texas and an agave-forward beverage program celebrating the culture of San Antonio with modern culinary flair.

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7. Best Quality Daughter

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

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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8. Boiler House at Pearl

4.6

Exceptional(2110)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Boiler House at Pearl is a true Texas original. Situated in the historic Pearl Brewery complex on the San Antonio River Walk, this wine-centric restaurant occupies the former “boiler house” which powered the adjacent brewery. Lead by Executive Chef Alberto "Beto" Gutierrez, the menu focuses on grilled items from local farms and markets, with a focus on “Texas ranch-style” cuisine. These delicacies are paired with extraordinary wines from around the world (available by the glass, bottle and “to-go”), full bar, live music and a casual yet energetic atmosphere. The unique list of wines boasts some of the lowest prices in the area.The restaurant incorporates various private dining areas suitable for private or corporate functions and an expansive outdoor patio area where guests can enjoy dining alfresco. We can host groups anywhere from 9 up to 290 guests in our unique, flexible private event spaces.

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9. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

4.8

Exceptional(3117)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, helmed by San Antonio Chef Jeff Balfour, brings a modern take on Texas' cross-cultural cuisine to Pearl. Influenced by the coastal classics of Chef Balfour's upbringing in Galveston married with the comfort of southern cuisine, Southerleigh boasts a curated, seasonally shifting menu that reflects Chef Jeff Balfour's innovative craftsmanship. Southerleigh houses a custom-manufactured brewery designed by Portland Kettle Works and brings brewing back to Pearl offering 15 different beers on tap. Southerleigh is located at 136 East Grayson, Suite 120, on the ground floor in the historic Pearl brewhouse.

10. Esquire Tavern

4.5

Awesome(652)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Located in the heart of downtown, The Esquire Tavern is the oldest bar on the San Antonio Riverwalk, opened the year, month and day that Prohibition was repealed. Tending bar in the early days was a highly prized and much sought after craft. Bar keeps then created many of their own syrups, mixes and concoctions and used the freshest of juices with the intention of serving the best products. We at the Esquire have taken a serious approach to the old world of bartending and spun it with a modern twist. Combining classic techniques and new world flavors and culinary concepts, our goal is to lead and set San Antonio's emerging cocktail culture on the map.

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Amanda
San Antonio •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was wonderful from the food to the weight staff the ambience. It was a great night.
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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8
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Scorpio
Houston •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Only thing I would say that was a bit underwhelming was their cocktail menu and their sides. But the entrees are shareable and very tasty!
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BattalionPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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IJEOMA
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Bliss was exceptional. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious and the restaurant was gorgeous. The staff was friendly and courteous, and they went above and beyond to make our celebration memorable.
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Bliss RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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5
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Cristiano
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The whole experience has been great. Great service from Jeremy who has been very attentive and fun, the meal very tasty and well presented. Thanks to all the staff for making our anniversary dinner date unforgettable.
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Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the AmericasPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.4
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Jack
Houston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
We had such a great experience the first night of our stay that we cancelled the dinner reservations we scheduled earlier. We travel and eat out often and we love the ambience, the music, the cocktails and the food is over the top. The eggs Benedict for breakfast was excellent. Most of the menu items are handcrafted! We had 4 different servers at 4 different meals and they were all great! They were friendly and very knowledgeable not to mention highly professional. FABULOUS !
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Dean's Steak & SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown
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4.6

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Dean's Steak & Seafood

2. Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas

3. Battalion

4. Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

5. Bliss Restaurant

6. Domingo Restaurante

7. Best Quality Daughter

8. Boiler House at Pearl

9. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

10. Esquire Tavern

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