Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Bazille – Nordstrom La Cantera

5.0

5 (99)

$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

Roel

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

I appreciate that Bazille maintains a positive vibe. The food is varied and always fresh and tasty. The large windows offer a nice view. Our server, Jason, provided excellent service, which is most important.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

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Wine Wednesdays

Bliss Restaurant

5.0

5 (4977)

$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.

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Rose

Dined 3 days ago

They recently added a price fix menu. It has slightly smaller portion size, but great selection with salad main course and dessert. Highly recommend!

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Savor The Culinary Institute of America

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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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Let me begin by saying that we have been At Savor at least 5 times before. Obviously, we would not continue to go if we had bad experiences there. Quite the opposite the students and also the professors are extremely helpful. They always know the ingredients, how things were prepared, why they made the choices they made and so forth. The staff is more helpful than any staff at any other restaurant I have ever been at. The food is very creative and the portions are the right sizes. I find that many restaurants try to make it up for average quality with and excessive heaping plate full of food. Now clearly you do not get all this inexpensively. It is not unusual to $100 per person, 4 courses and paired wines.

Cappy's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4949)

$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.

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Martha

Dined 3 days ago

The food was delicious and cooked really well. We will definitely revisit! Thank you!

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

4.9

4.9 (5773)

$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

MarkVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We have always enjoyed our times at Bigga on the Banks, but this time it was a really nice, relaxing and enjoyable experience, Chris our server was VERY good. Good conversation and extremely knowledgeable about the restaurant. I believe he said he had worked there for 28 years. The meals were amazing, we stared with the escargot, very unique and delicious presentation, then shared the beet salad. My wife had the leg of lamb which she thoroughly loved, and I had the antelope and quail dinner, amazing! Chris ensured we had enough time between servings to enjoy our time. As I sad, a really great experience and looking forward to the next time...

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Roasted American Red Snapper

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Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin

Clementine

4.8

4.8 (494)

$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.

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LeRoy

Dined 2 days ago

Another great meal at Clementine! Service was outstanding as well -- attentive but not intrusive, as well as very helpful with the menu. We (my wife and I) shared a beet salad and baked brie with truffle. She had their salmon and I had their Maine scallops. Great seafood prepared perfectly: moist and seared well, served with perfect complementary garnishes. We shared their Clementine crunch bar for dessert: just perfect as a light finish for our meal. Our cocktails were also delightful.

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - San Antonio

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.

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steveVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delightful lunch with delicious food. We always feel the service is excellent.

Sweetfire Kitchen - La Cantera Resort and Spa

4.6

4.6 (681)

$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.

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Julie

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

The buffet-style Thanksgiving Dinner was the best I've ever experienced (and I've experienced many!). For $79pp, the value can't be beat. All the traditional Thanksgiving favorites were represented, and I especially enjoyed the amazing charcuterie spread and seafood appetizers. The variety and quality of the dishes were excellent, and the service was top-notch. The hotel property itself was beautifully decorated for the holidays and there was no shortage of photo ops. Highly recommend for your family Thanksgiving gathering.

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Experience

HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT SWEETFIRE KITCHEN

Experience

CHRISTMAS FEAST

Stout's Signature

4.7

4.7 (653)

$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.

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Harry

Dined 6 days ago

Came in for an early dinner before going to the Tobin. Love the pig and pear pizza. Best espresso martinis in town.

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Popular dish

Duck Wings

Supper

4.6

4.6 (3165)

$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.

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HannahVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our sever was amazing! So attentive and excellent suggestions. The drinks were delightful and well made. The food was divine as always!

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