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Offering views of the San Antonio River Walk - 1 Watson, San Antonio, TX

1 Watson

4.0
4
465 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Rooftop bar serving craft cocktails and seasonal cuisine 15 floors above downtown in the AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Take in views of the San Antonio River Walk, Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral.
Our food menu at 1 Watson includes Texas-inspired items such as smoked brisket tacos as well as three varieties of tostadas. Enjoy craft cocktails, beers and wines from select Texas vineyards and beyond. Our libations menu features cocktails made from Texas-made bourbon, vodka and gin.

We have Reservations available for a percentage of our restaurant and the rest of the tables will be on a first come first serve basis. For all reservations, a two-hour time limit will be enforced. We will only hold your table for 20 minutes after your reservation time. Thank you for join us at 1 Watson!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Kitchen Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (726) 223-7637
  • Website
    http://www.1watsonrooftop.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1WATSON'S ROOFTOP NYE MASQUERADE BALL

    USD 299.00 - USD 999.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    8:30 pm
    Join us for our New Year's Eve rooftop party with breathtaking city views stretching out below. The skyline sparkles as the night unfolds, with DJ DOUBLE R spinning lively beats that will keep you moving all night long. Come dressed to impress in your best attire and elegant masquerade masks, mingle and dance under the stars. A beautifully arranged buffet table by Executive Chef Claudette will be offering a variety of gourmet options for guests to enjoy. Your servers circulate with trays of passed hors d'oeuvres, providing delicious bites for guests as they chat and take in the vibrant atmosphere. The energy is high, with laughter, conversation, and the music creating an unforgettable evening. *** MUST BE AGES 21+ ***

Menu

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What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Hot spot

  • San Antonio

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Antonio

    Romantic

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Hot spot

  • San Antonio

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Antonio

    Romantic

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1 Watson offers a stunning rooftop experience with "amazing views" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy "great shrimp tacos" and creative cocktails, making it a perfect spot for celebrations. While some service issues were noted, the "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff" continue to charm visitors. Ideal for sunset dining.

465 Reviews

  1. David

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was all room temperature. Ok for tacos. Not ok for chili. Very pricey for what you get. Not recommended.

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  2. Karen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience. Could have benefitted from having more wait staff. Had a small mix up with our checks and it took a bit of time to correct which caused two members of our team to go over in parking and having to pay extra parking because we had to wait for the bill to get corrected.

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  3. Denise

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Other than the view this was very lacking. It wasn't even crowded and it took forever to get our drinks and food. Also a lot of kids running around.

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  4. Barbara

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went over for Brunch and are waitresses was the most , sweet , attentive, and charismatic server. She was very energetic and gave us great suggestions for brunch! We wi’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Zachary

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very polite staff that treated my party of 10 well. The drinks were nice too.

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  6. Jennie

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent!

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  7. Vanessa

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken and waffles is delicious. The waffle was made perfectly. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken was tender and tasty. Absolutely loved that breakfast meal. The coffee was tasty too. Probably the best I have had at a restaurant.

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  8. justin

    Shreveport

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool vibe and great view. The food was above average but not great and the service was average. Probably a much better place to go for cocktails than to sit and have dinner.

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  9. Jenivee

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing & beautiful on the inside and out, don’t be shy to ask to sit outside, we had a couple drink inside then made our way outside for the view and pictures. Great experience, will def come again

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  10. Jim

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This experience was one of the few times that I have felt misled by the rating for 1 Watson. I will admit to not having read the description of it very closely and thought that it was a steakhouse instead of an upscale Mexican restaurant. I had expected to have a nice view of San Antonio and that was not possible for two reasons. First, the rooftop open area was partially closed due to a private party, which limited the seating in the rest of the area and second, it was a rainy and somewhat chilly evening, which made sitting out on the rooftop less desirable. I found the menu to be restricted and the dining choices were a lot fewer than expected as well. We had the brisket tacos, which were OK, but not at the level that you would expect for a restaurant that was rated Number 1 on the Trip Advisor list. Perhaps on a clear evening that does not have a private party going, the experience would be better, but I cannot give it a rating any higher than a 3.

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FAQs

1 Watson is rated 4 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1 Watson

111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Kitchen Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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