Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.2

583 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Inspired by Texas’ deep-rooted history of cattle ranches, Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serves as a culinary tribute to its beloved Lone Star State.

Ambler, true to its character, is as bold in flavor as it is in design. The restaurant’s subtle masculine-yet-approachable interiors gives way to the bright and cheerful ambiance of San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk. Offering vibrant flavors and jaw-dropping views 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ambler is located on the lobby river-level of Hotel Contessa, a 265 all-suite destination property situated on the banks of the San Antonio River at 306 West Market Street. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Ambler online at amblersanantonio.com or call (210) 298-8040.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mike Collins
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Location
306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Navarro
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"US$10.00
sweet cream cheese smothered
Steel Cut Oatmeal BruléeUS$9.00
cinnamon, brown sugar, local honey, pecans
Organic Greek Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00
local honey, market berries, house granola
Local Farmer's FruitUS$10.00
melons, berries, bananas
Market Fruit SmoothieUS$8.00
organic yogurt, local honey, house made protein powder

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado CiabattaUS$10.00
fried farm fresh egg, local tomatoes
Smoked Texas Style Street TacosUS$16.00
flour tortillas, farm fresh eggs, choice of house chorizo, klein's smokehaus bacon, or country pork sausage, fire-roasted salsa, smoked cheddar, house potatoes
Chicken-Fried Steak BenedictUS$19.00
buttermilk-battered akaushi angus steak, fried farm fresh eggs, country biscuit, peppered gravy, house potatoes
Huevos RancherosUS$17.00
fried farm fresh eggs, black beans, crisp tortillas, griddled chorizo, house salsa, cotija cheese
Bagel & Smoked SalmonUS$19.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, sprouts
Egg White FritattaUS$17.00
local goat cheese, foraged mushrooms, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, house potatoes, bakery toast
Griddled French Toast StackUS$16.00
ciabatta, vanilla custard, roasted apple crisp, cinnamon whipped cream, maple syrup

Classics

Griddled FlapjacksUS$13.00
house buttermilk batter or gluten free, pure maple syrup, honey butter
Classic AmericanUS$15.00
two farm fresh eggs any way, choice of klein's smokehaus bacon, country pork sausage or griddled ham, house potatoes, bakery toast
The Old San Antone OmeletUS$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, house chorizo, smoked cheddar, fire-roasted salsa, scallions, house potatoes, bakery toast
Riverwalk OmeletUS$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables, spinach, bakery toast

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus BaconUS$6.00
Country Pork SausageUS$6.00
Griddled HamUS$6.00
House PotatoesUS$5.00
Farm Fresh Egg, any StyleUS$3.00
Bakery ToastUS$4.00
country white, whole wheat, sourdough, rye, english muffin

Beverages

Drip CoffeeUS$5.00
Espresso + MoreUS$6.00
Harney & Sons TeasUS$4.00
Iced TeaUS$4.00
Homemade LemonadeUS$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

WatermelonUS$6.00
PineappleUS$6.00
GrapefruitUS$6.00
OrangeUS$6.00

What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers a vibrant dining atmosphere on the Riverwalk with standout service by staff like Francisco and Bellamy. Guests rave about the "best food, service, drinks, and ambience" with highlights including delicious brunches, hearty portions, and the unique Ambler Fire Experience. Ideal for a memorable culinary journey.

583 Reviews

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Cynthia
VIP
Des Moines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was expecting more. The menu was smaller than I anticipated.
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Steve
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Restaraunt was maybe 50° at our table where we're sitting indoors missed an egg in my order slow to bring the bill slow to bring the egg ECT…
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Adele
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Wish they had a kids steak for my kids.
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Krystal
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and drinks were amazing. Huge portions. Our server was fantastic as well and did everything in his power to make our dinner enjoyable. It was a colder evening and the servers that were attending to the patrons in the outdoor section kept leaving the door open to the indoor seating area which made it extremely uncomfortable. I was cold most of the time. Outside of this, it was a great dinner.
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Juan
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This was my fourth time at Ambler. The food is always great, but the service varies every night and depending on the waiter. This one was the worst! The manager wasn’t available either. Kudos tor the food and drinks, but the waiter and the time waiting for drinks, appetizers and main course are unacceptable.
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Jason
San Antonio
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nothing special. Not worth the price. $60 steak overcooked. Chairs dirty.
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Albert
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great valentines dine here. Our server Fernando was the best great attitude and work ethic. Highly recommend the ambler, more so for the service. On a busy day to be so attentive, and full of passion to his work check them out!.
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stanley
Cleveland
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My meal came with fries, didn't order fries, steak or as dry. Had to wait for potatoes. Wife had red snapper, was cold in the middle. We sent it back. Sioux chef brought her a new piece which was nice. She cut into it. It was raw again. Made an excuse it was a thick piece of fish. It's on their regular menu. I forgot my coat on my chair called 15 later and the didn't seem to care. Would not take my phone number. Service was incredible, Bellamy our server was great. Overall this was a very poor experience. Won't do it again
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Sandra
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our Valentines dinner was perfect in every regard! Francisco our server was attentive, the food was delicious and the ambiance ( fireside) was exquisite. They even provided the ladies with a rose. After dinner a rousing Mexican band was playing. Couldn’t have put together a better evening!
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Shae
VIP
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am VERY particular about restaurants and food and this place gets a 10/10!!! Excellent service from both the waitress, Theresa and the manager, Rico! I am well traveled and the blacken snapper was the best i’ve ever had!!!!!! I live about 2 hours away and I will be back!
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FAQs

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails is rated 4.2 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

Cross Street
Navarro
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mike Collins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée

Fried Green Tomatoes

Texas Akaushi New York Strip

Contessa Bakery Board

Contessa Bakery BoardUS$9.00

Fruits, Grains, & Bakery

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"US$10.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal BruléeUS$9.00

Organic Greek Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00

Local Farmer's FruitUS$10.00

Market Fruit SmoothieUS$8.00

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado CiabattaUS$10.00

Smoked Texas Style Street TacosUS$16.00

Chicken-Fried Steak BenedictUS$19.00

Huevos RancherosUS$17.00

Bagel & Smoked SalmonUS$19.00

Egg White FritattaUS$17.00

Griddled French Toast StackUS$16.00

Classics

Griddled FlapjacksUS$13.00

Classic AmericanUS$15.00

The Old San Antone OmeletUS$15.00

Riverwalk OmeletUS$15.00

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus BaconUS$6.00

Country Pork SausageUS$6.00

Griddled HamUS$6.00

House PotatoesUS$5.00

Farm Fresh Egg, any StyleUS$3.00

Bakery ToastUS$4.00

Beverages

Drip CoffeeUS$5.00

Espresso + MoreUS$6.00

Harney & Sons TeasUS$4.00

Iced TeaUS$4.00

Homemade LemonadeUS$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

WatermelonUS$6.00

PineappleUS$6.00

GrapefruitUS$6.00

OrangeUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails restaurant rated?

Is Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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