Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated December 05, 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 Nov 24, 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

Gonzales Bistro

4.9

4.9 (239)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Seguin

About the restaurant

Gonzales Bistro is an upscale restaurant that makes its home near the very heart of Independence square. We are the only restaurant by the square with prime & waygu aged steaks, fresh seafood, New England oysters. The bistro offers a Wine Spectator Magazine award winning wine list, craft cocktails including house made Tiki drinks. Our reputation is based on repeat diner loyalty not marketing.

Gonzales Bistro changes menus often in order to take advantage of local, seasonal products. Chef Parind's food has big flavors & is seasoned assertively, yet is nuanced, complex, and most importantly, balanced.

Come join us and experience big city dining without all the hassles. Gonzales Bistro is a intimate space with an open kitchen, wood ceilings, framed by great black & white pictures from a bygone era while the charming independence square offers free parking, wide open spaces & vistas of historic buildings. Nearby parks, art galleries and shopping define the sophistication of Gonzales.

Top review

Mandy

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

The food at Gonzales Bistro is always absolutely phenomenal! Each dish is a work of art. The Ahi tuna is some of the best I've ever had. The filet mignon is cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning so that you can really taste the flavor of the steak. It’s clear the chefs put a lot of care into their craft. The cocktail menu has a variety of expertly crafted drinks to choose from. The Mexican Martini and Espresso Martinis are personal favorites.

Zanzenberg Tavern

5.0

5 (39)

$30 and under

American

Comfort

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Diana

Dined 1 day ago

What a special place and special people that run it, the ambiance and the overall feel was magical and just so special and the food was phenomenal! Everything about the experience from arrival to our late night exit after a wonderful conversation with the chef and owner that truly made the whole experience 5 star…I so recommend this dining experience!

Bliss Restaurant

5.0

5 (4976)

$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 2 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

Chama Gaucha - San Antonio

4.9

4.9 (6503)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Stone Oak

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service.

Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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Vanessa

Dined today

Amazing service! The managers and waiters are on top of everything. They make sure everything is to your liking and ensure a great experience. The food is so good! The drinks great and the level of service everyone gives from the hostess to the salad bar attendant is top tier. This Will be my go to steakhouse from now on.

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!

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 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.

Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn

4.9

4.9 (510)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

"Where craft meets quality. An evening at Sidecar, located in the heart of New Braunfels at the historic Prince Solms Inn, is like stepping back in time. The ambiently lit speakeasy features an extensive whiskey selection, live jazz and fantastic tapas. Whether you're enjoying the live music downstairs or imbibing in one of the private party rooms upstairs, the beauty of the building does not disappoint."

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BrendaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always a great date night at Side Car. Waitress was great and attentive. Piano man created the perfect night

Camp Verde General Store and Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1564)

$30 and under

American

Camp Verde

About the restaurant

For more than 150 years, Camp Verde General Store has occupied this little piece of Texas. Give yourself a moment to indulge in the rich history of this timeless gem. Come relax in the shade, enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola™, have a one-of-a-kind sandwich from our enticing lunch menu and try our wide variety of savory jams, jellies and sauces.

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Susan

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Great lunch today. Fantastic service from Patty, and the whole team. The meatloaf and the chop steak are delicious, the atmosphere is very festive, and the dining room is beautiful. Will be back!

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Kirby's Prime Steakhouse - San Antonio

4.9

4.9 (3101)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Continuing the legacy of Dallas' Original Steakhouse, Est. 1954, Kirby's Prime Steakhouse in San Antonio, Est. 2007, is an award winning restaurant featuring Mid-Western, grain fed, aged prime beef. Kirby's also offers fresh seafood, daily chef features, and a spectacular collection of New and Old World wine housed in an impressive cellar of over 3,000 bottles. Guests can enjoy our lounge while partaking in a hand crafted cocktail, premium spirit or a glass of wine selected by a certified Sommelier.

Top review

Shawn

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, service and atmosphere! I would highly recommend

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Popular dish

Pepper Crusted Lamb Chops

Popular dish

Grilled Lamb Chops

Nicosi

4.9

4.9 (54)

$50 and over

Dessert

Downtown

About the restaurant

Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Had a nice experience last night at Nicosi. Very unique experience and my group and I enjoyed it overall. Food courses are top quality, artistically presented and most were delicious. Drink pairing was really nice—even the alcohol-free versions. Not enough to consider this a meal, but more than just a dessert. Main opportunity I found is that the pace of the service was surprisingly fast. No down time at all between courses so the whole experience goes by extremely too fast. I think it was all over in about 30 minutes. Was really expecting it to be slower paced. Nice interaction with staff. Good for splurge.

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