Best Restaurants in Downtown San Antonio

With over 100 delicious restaurants located in San Antonio, Texas - there certainly is no shortage of places to eat while exploring the enchanting River City!

Follow along as we count down our top seven restaurants in downtown San Antonio

#1. Ultimate San Antonio Lunch at Tower of the Americas

$$$$ - American, Seafood, InternationalThere is no better way to enjoy a delicious meal in San Antonio than at Tower of the Americas where you can dine at Chart House with a spectacular view of the city.

Chart House is a fine dining award-winning restaurant known for its fresh fish specialties, savory steak, and renowned chefs tailoring a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors.

Join Tripshepherd on our Ultimate San Antonio Lunch at Tower of the Americas Tour; where you can experience the very best of the city before experiencing outstanding cuisine at Chart House (lunch and all attraction admission fees included).

#2. Biga on the Banks

$$$$ - American, International, Vegetarian FriendlyKnown for its delicious food and ambiance, Biga on the Banks is the ideal venue for a romantic dinner, overlooking a quiet bend of the San Antonio Riverwalk.

This fine dining establishment highlights the daily changing menu of award-winning Chef, Bruce Auden, featuring seafood, steaks, lamb, and more with a preference for local and sustainable products.

It is strongly recommended that you save some room for their famous Sticky Toffee Pudding!

#3. The River’s Edge Cafe and Patio Bar

$$-$$$ - Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, and Vegan options located right on the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, the River’s Edge Cafe and Patio Bar offers the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a refreshing cocktail to enjoy the scenic view.

The restaurant is known for its traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flair and presentation, Executive Chef Benjamin Callahan and his team certainly won't disappoint!

#4. Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar

$$-$$$ - Mexican, Southwestern, LatinServing contemporary Mexican cuisine since 1996, the; Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar; draw inspiration from various regions in Mexico, with a passion for creating bold, one-of-a-kind, and flavorful Mexican dishes.

Voted as one of the top 10 tequila bars in the United States, the restaurant features more than 100 different types of tequila!

#5. Lone Star Cafe

$$-$$$ - Mexican, American, Gluten-Free OptionsExperience Texan culture at Lone Star Cafe, bringing you a taste of Texas on the largest balcony overlooking the beautiful Riverwalk (indoor seating also available).

Established in 1981, the restaurant serves Texas favorites like burgers, hand-cut steaks, and chick-fried steak. A great place to take the family for a bite to eat in between a busy day of touring.

#6. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub

$$-$$$ - American, Irish, BarExperience authentic pub fare in a genuine Irish experience in the Alamo City. Opened in 1974, the pub is a replica of the original Durty Nelly’s located in Bunratty, Ireland.

Come here to grab a pint and delicious food while singing along to world-class piano entertainment, where the rules are “only two to a stool, no talk of religion or politics, and that drinking rum may stand by themselves, preferably near the window”. 

It is also important to note that those under the age of 21 will not be allowed in the bar past 7 pm.

#7. La Villita Cafe

$ - Quick Bites, American, CafeWhen looking for a quick bite in between a busy day of touring the River City La Villita Cafe offers fresh salads, sandwiches, coffee and more, only steps away from both the cultural icon - The Alamo and the beautiful Riverwalk.