The best San Antonio restaurants to dine solo

Sure, grabbing a meal together can be a great way to spend time with friends, a date or family. Just the same,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Grab a seat at the bar and prepare to get boozy — especially if you stop by during happy hour.  Barbaro features a full bar so you can have your drink of choice while munching on one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas, making it an obvious choice when you want to dine alone and eat well.
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20 downtown San Antonio restaurants that aren't just for tourists

Downtown San Antonio is chock full of dining spots that offer visitors varying degrees of the "authentic Alamo City experience." Some are…

By San Antonio Current Staff

La Tuna Icehouse & Grill
100 Probandt St., (210) 212-5727, latunasa.com
Southtown is full of new eye-catching culinary concepts nestled into lavish spaces but local favorite La Tuna Icehouse & Grill has been serving killer comfort food and ice-cold beers for three decades now.
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The San Antonio restaurants that we miss the most

The food business is tumultuous, which means San Antonio's culinary landscape is always in flux. Every year, we say goodbye to a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Monterey
1127 S. St. Mary's St.
The Monterey was a renowned eatery that captured the essence of modern American cuisine with a creative twist. Its innovative menu featured locally sourced ingredients, uber-knowledgable staff and an impressive sherry selection. It's often credited with bringing San Antonio's attention to the beauties of fortified wines.
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Essential San Antonio sushi restaurants for Japanese-inspired dining

San Antonio may be best known for homegrown specialties like Tex-Mex and barbecue, but that doesn't mean we shy away from celebrating…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Nama Ramen
6526 Babcock Road, (210) 641-2888, linktr.ee/namaramen
While constructing their elaborate dishes, the kitchen at Nama focuses on plating: their sushi platters are decked out with bountiful orchids and specialty rolls, all of which are well worth waiting in line for.
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25 must-visit LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Texas hasn't exactly earned a reputation for supporting LGBTQ+ rights, but the queer community here thrives in spite of it — especially…

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Heat Nightclub
1500 N. Main Ave., (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com
If you need to turn up the heat, look no further than Heat Nightclub on the Main Strip. The dance floor is often packed, music pumping and drinks flowing, and the LGBTQ+ space welcomes people from all walks of life. The club also features more quiet and intimate spaces such as the back patio and “Chill Bar.”
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All of the 5th Annual San Antonio Burger Week's bingeworthy eats

San Antonio Burger Week comes but once a year, and when it does, it delivers. From Friday June 16 through Sunday June…

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A Chicago Bite
2339 E. Evans Road, Suite 106
Cheeseburger with gyro meat and tzatziki sauce.
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The San Antonio-area bars and restaurants that closed so far in 2023

The pandemic brought a wave of closures to the national culinary landscape — and San Antonio didn't escape unscathed. The prolonged business…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill
5822 Babcock Road
Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill, a longtime hidden gem for margaritas and Tex-Mex, announced its closure in April. According to the owners, this decision was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of the economy.
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25 great places to get a drink outside in San Antonio

San Antonio boasts lots of places to snag a refreshing drink while breathing in fresh air. Whether you're predisposed to craft beer,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Wurst Behavior 
358 E. Craig Place, wurstbehaviortx.com
Wurst Behavior, a beer garden inspired by Asian and German culinary traditions, opened on the St. Mary’s Strip in the spring of 2023, serving up classic biergarten food and drink with an Asian twist. Guests at the spacious outdoor patio — which is fronted by a torii-like gate with a devious red “W” atop it — can expect to enjoy a wide variety of daring drinks, from bier to Gruner Veltliner wine to sake bombs.
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San Antonio's 20 must-try barbecue restaurants

Texas is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of the world. And who's going to argue with that? Like much of the state, San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
Multiple Locations, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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San Antonio brunch spots that you should try ASAP

San Antonio is home to a vibrant culinary scene, and brunch is a category at which we excel. There's a brunch option…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ida Claire
7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com
If brunch with a little bit of Southern charm is your jam, post up at a table at Ida Claire, where authentic comfort food meets an elevated experience.
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The San Antonio restaurants that never disappoint

San Antonio's dining scene is becoming ever larger and its offerings ever more diverse. However, all those choices can be overwhelming. Which…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
2731 S. W.W. White Rd., (210) 885-9352, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023

The 2023 edition of San Antonio Flavor promised elevated eats, cocktails and the annual event's biggest Culinary Showdown yet — and it…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023
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22 over-the-top snack shops in San Antonio

From Mexican street food to fruity frozen treats to over-the-top takes on classic sweets, the Alamo City showcases some of the most…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ice Ice Baby
Multiple Locations, instagram.com/IceIceBabySa
Whether you’re craving fruit slathered in chamoy, Hot Cheetos and Takis as a topping on a  decked-out mangonada, ice cream topped with heaps of candy and other treats, or anything in between — there is no end to the creative Mexican-inspired snacks Ice Ice Baby has lined up for you to choose from.
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The Texas-based chain restaurants that are actually good

Dining at a chain restaurant might seem like turning your back on locally based businesses. However, many of the chains with locations…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Whataburger
Multiple Locations, whataburger.com
Though Texans joke that Chicago now owns Whataburger (which is true, in a sense), the chain remains headquartered in San Antonio. Reliable for late-night eats as well as simple, yet tasty burgers and all-time favorites like the patty melt, Whataburger remains a favorite for many.
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The hottest hookup bars in San Antonio

Some bars are just for drinking. But other bars are for when you’re thirsty. (If you know what we mean.) If you're…

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Hills and Dales Ice House
15403 White Fawn Dr., (210) 695-2307, hillsanddalesicehouse.org
No one would expect that a spot on the Northwest side would be the center of the universe, but that’s exactly what the sign outside of Hills and Dales proclaims to its patrons. With an indoor-outdoor set up and the option to get a shot ceremoniously poured straight down your throat (called a “chuggie”), this spot right by UTSA provides plenty of room to mingle while getting your drink on.
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The hottest new bars and restaurants that have opened in San Antonio so far in 2023

Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio's culinary scene…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rosario’s
722 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com
Rosario’s newest (and since March, it's only) location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar in Southtown, with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Slated to open in Spring 2023, the rooftop bar welcomes guests ages 23 and up with a dedicated bar and small bites menu.
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Luchadors, Big Lebowski, Zombies: San Antonio's themed bars and restaurants everyone should visit

San Antonio offers plenty of laid-back spots where diners can enjoy a relaxed meal, but there’s something to be said for spicing…

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The Ringer Pub
2826 Thousand Oaks, (210) 368-9020, instagram.com/theringerpub
Do you absolutely love The Big Lebowski? Well, you’ll likely have a blast at The Ringer Pub. This watering hole is fashioned after the famed ‘90s flick, making it the perfect place to pony up to the bar for a White Russian. The bar has plenty of drink specials, as well as trivia nights and bar games.
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20 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants with incredible scenic views

Sometimes, when picking a bar or restaurant to impress a date, a potential business partner or out-of-town guests, you want to feast…

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The Moon’s Daughters at Thompson San Antonio
115 Lexington Ave., (210) 942-6032, themoonsdaughters.com
This Insta-worthy rooftop bar overlooks the SA skyline from a twenty-story perch. Guests can indulge in its sophisticated cocktails and Mediterranean bites while appreciating the spectacular views.
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27 great San Antonio restaurants flying just under the radar

San Antonio is full of dining spots that have received national and regional recognition. But there’s something to be said for a…

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Williams Confectionery Crafts
12107 Toepperwein Road #5A, Live Oak, (210) 967-5200, williamsconfectionerycraftscafe.com
Live Oak can mean quite a drive for many locals, but it's worth it to dine at Williams Confectionery Crafts. With breakfast, lunch and dessert options that truly taste like your mom or granny made them, owner Joyce Williams has kept the authentic homemade bites coming since 2006.
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The most-anticipated new restaurants coming to the San Antonio area in 2023

San Antonio’s food scene is always expanding. Recently, local restauranteurs — along with entrants from outside the market — have rolled out…

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Cowboys and Cadillacs
125 N. Castell Ave., New Braunfels, instagram.com/cowboysandcadillacs
Coming this summer, this three-story rooftop bar in New Braunfels is owned by former rodeo cowboy Cameron Corzine. The bar will be housed in a 13,000 sq ft building near the New Braunfels city center, with glitzy, cowboy-inspired decor.
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San Antonio's essential women-owned restaurants and bars

Women chefs, restaurateurs and innovators are at the forefront of San Antonio's thriving food scene. From casual eats to fine dining, wineries…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S. Alamo St., (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
Southtown’s Friendly Spot is only as friendly as its leading lady, Jody Newman. She and husband Steve also operate new nightspot Bruno's Dive Bar — in the space that formerly housed a previous Newman venture: B&D Ice House — and Hills & Dales Ice House. So yeah, she knows how to manage a solid watering hole.
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Gallery: The Tito's Bloody Mary Challenge and other fun at United We Brunch 2023 in San Antonio

Saturday's annual United We Brunch marked the return of the Tito's Bloody Mary Challenge. The competition pits local bartenders against each other to determine…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Gallery: The Tito's Bloody Mary Challenge and other fun at United We Brunch 2023 in San Antonio
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Delicious moments from United We Brunch 2023 at San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonians turned up in a big way to United We Brunch 2023 — and they were clearly hungry for a good…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Delicious moments from United We Brunch 2023 at San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Here’s where you can find the best breakfast tacos in San Antonio

Breakfast tacos are the perfect way to start the day. They're filling and flavorful. Not to mention, a fiery shot of salsa…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Maria’s Cafe
1105 Nogalitos St., (210) 227-7005
Maria’s Cafe has been recognized by locals and heavy-hitters alike — just ask the New York Times — for its huge menu of customer-inspired taco combinations and cozy atmosphere. While any of the menu offerings are delectable and expertly-seasoned, we’re partial to the uber-tender carne guisada with melty cheese and super spicy green salsa.
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These classic San Antonio restaurants have been open for over 50 years

With the rapid turnover common in the food industry, there's always a new and trendy spot to try. But sometimes what you…

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Bud Jones Restaurant, 1958
1440 S.W. Military Dr., (210) 977-9161, facebook.com/BudJonesRestaurant
For the past 65 years, patrons of this old-school seafood restaurant have enjoyed country-fried steaks with gravy and all-you-can-eat fish. The family of restaurant namesake and owner Bud Jones have continued his legacy since his passing in 2018.
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Everyone we saw getting wired at the San Antonio Coffee Festival on Saturday

Java junkies descended on Travis Park Saturday for the 10th Annual San Antonio Coffee Festival. The event featured local roasters, vendors and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Here's everyone we saw getting wired at the San Antonio Coffee Festival on Saturday
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20 San Antonio restaurants that are perfect for a date night

When it comes to date night in San Antonio, local eateries offer anything from fancy AF to casual and intimate. Whether it’s for…

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Little Em's Oyster Bar
 1001 S. Alamo St., (210) 257-0100,  littleemsoysterbar.com 
This cute Southtown joint offers more than just seafood — there’s steak tartare and a solid burger to choose from, too. Whatever you order, make sure to get a photo of your date in one of the many Instagrammable spots around the restaurant.
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Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event

Foodies descended on Sunken Garden Theater Saturday for Titans of Tailgate, a  gathering showcasing the culinary creations of more than 30 esteemed…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event
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San Antonio Black-owned restaurants and businesses you can support right now

Unique and successful Black-owned businesses abound in San Antonio, and we’re recognizing Juneteenth by highlighting nearly 50 of those ventures. These local…

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Studio See
1409 E. Commerce St., studioseetx@gmail.com, instagram.com/studioseeee
Studio See Tattoo on the city’s East Side is a one stop shop for tattoos. Appointments are booked on a rolling basis, with availability posted on the shop’s Instagram page.
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24 San Antonio restaurants that are always worth the wait

Delicious dishes, gorgeous atmosphere and impeccable service make each of these sought-after spots difficult to get into on a whim. Sometimes, you…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Supper
136 E. Grayson St., (210) 448-8351, supperatemma.com
Open for all three meals of the day, Supper at the Pearl is a go-to for elevated farm-to-table American dishes. As with any Pearl restaurant, a reservation ahead of time will give guests a better chance of scoring savory dishes like chicken paillard or gulf snapper adobo inside this Hotel Emma restaurant.
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