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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in San Antonio? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Bliss Restaurant restaurant
5.0
5 (4989)
$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.



Top review
Nicole
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing as always! Bliss is hands down the best in San Antonio. Food is amazing, atmosphere is very nice and staff is so attentive and friendly. Love coming here every chance I get.
A photo of Savor The Culinary Institute of America restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1408)
$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!

Top review
Michael
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
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.
A photo of Bazille – Nordstrom La Cantera restaurant
4.9
4.9 (100)
$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
MVIP
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Excellent menu, kept it simple with the classic breakfast and grapefruit mimosas. Delicious and will be back!
A photo of Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - San Antonio restaurant
4.9
4.9 (445)
$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.

Top review
Anna
Dined 4 days ago
The best Salmon ever & anywhere!! So worth rh price & our waitress was amazing!!
A photo of Cappy's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (4968)
$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.
Top review
Alicia
Dined 3 days ago
Great food & service! The fried shrimp is excellent!
A photo of Clementine restaurant
4.8
4.8 (506)
$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.

Top review
AlexVIP
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Easily one of the best restaurants in San Antonio, if not THE best.
A photo of Biga on the Banks restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5789)
$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
StewartVIP
Dined 2 days ago
As always, Biga was wonderful. We celebrate all special occasions there and are always very pleased. The food and service are fantastic and we are always treated like VIPs. A must visit for locals and visitors alike!
A photo of Stout's Signature restaurant
4.6
4.6 (664)
$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.

Top review
John
Dined 2 days ago
Stouts Signature is a wonderful restaurant and experience. From Parking to greetings to service and then the amazing food, it's simply a consistent delight. I highly recommend it for date night or group night!
A photo of Supper restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3182)
$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.
Top review
Angela
Dined 3 days ago
On January 3, 2025, we attended the supper for the first time. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be coming back.
A photo of Sweetfire Kitchen - La Cantera Resort and Spa restaurant
4.5
4.5 (693)
$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.

Top review
Corey
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food and impeccable, old school service from Karl. A wonderful experience.
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