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San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-229-1000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Guests at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio are fortunate they don't even have to leave the premises to sample Anaqua Room's Southwestern take on contemporary American fare. Stand-out dishes include crab meat pancakes with fava beans and blackened salmon with blue corn-fried oysters. Views of historic cottages and a garden make the dining room an enticing space. Anaqua also offers a decent wine list, and a slightly more hectic hotel bar is adjacent. Easy access to the courtyard demands a romantic after-dinner stroll.
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| 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr
San Antonio,
TX
78251
210-520-4001 | | | | | Description: SAN ANTONIO. The massive chandelier of shed antlers won't cast a shadow on your dining experience at this resort restaurant. Texas cuisine with a (very elegant) twist is offered nightly, as proven by quail with mascarpone grits or free-range bison tenderloin. More traditional options include certified Angus prime rib and sauteed Gulf grouper. An above-average wine list and dessert menu round out your meal. Plus, there's not a bad seat in the house: enjoy views of either the resort golf course or the partially open kitchen.
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| 203 S St. Mary's
San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-225-0722 | | | | | Description: RIVER WALK. Request table 31 when you make a reservation at Biga on the Banks, and you'll end up with the best view in the house. You won't be gazing at the river, but you will have an eye on chef Bruce Auden as he concocts lobster ravioli on arugula and guinea ham in guajillo sauce. Tasting menus are a draw, but the food is equally as interesting when ordered a la carte. The loft-inspired space is airy and light you'll have plenty of elbow room when you dig in.
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| 421 E Commerce St
San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-224-8484 | | | | | Description: RIVER WALK. Culinary inventiveness and use of fresh, local ingredients help make this restaurant popular. Its delicious frozen margaritas are made with swirls of crimson prickly pear juice, and the menu revels in dishes like black lacquered duck leg, papaya-marinated flank steak, mesquite-grilled Texas quail, and shrimp and crab enchiladas. Book a table on the barge and enjoy a river tour and a prix fixe meal, or sit by the window and watch life float peacefully by while you indulge your appetite.
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| 150 E Houston St
San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-227-9700 | | | | | Description: RIVER WALK. Across the hall from Hotel Valencia's trendy Vbar, quieter cousin Citrus delivers a varied menu that makes the most of local ingredients. Enjoy a great view of the River Walk as you wake up with spicy Yucatan-style eggs or end the day with pan-seared diver scallops. Other options include buffalo tenderloin, potato-wrapped shrimp, and ostrich. Fresh blooms on the table brighten the clean, minimalist space with splashes of color. An adjoining wine room is available for more private dining.
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| 19010 Scenic Loop Rd
Grey Forest,
TX
78023-9209
210-695-8301 | | | | | Description: Upon entering this enchanting dining room, you'll understand why so many people consider it one of San Antonio's most romantic restaurants. Game selections vary by season; perennial menu favorites include fried oysters, mesquite-grilled salmon, smoked prime rib, and lamb chops with rosemary-cabernet sauce. The noteworthy wine list has won many awards for its international scope and diversity. Service is also accomplished. Located just outside of San Antonio.
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| 205 E Guenther St
San Antonio,
TX
78204
210-227-1061 | | | | | Description: KING WILLIAM DISTRICT. Considered one of the city's most scenic outdoor dining spots, Guenther House was once home to the founder of the Pioneer flourmill. Even today, the restaurant uses only Pioneer flour in its luscious strawberry waffles and homemade breads and biscuits. A hearty, traditional breakfast is served at any hour, but light fare like sandwiches and salads is also available. An onsite museum educates visitors about the flourmill and the Guenther family.
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| 212 W Crockett St
San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-396-5817 | | | | | Description: RIVER WALK. Reel in some of the area's freshest wild seafood at Pesca. Feast on clams and ceviche at the glass-and-stone oyster bar in the center of the restaurant, or try crab and asparagus soup or Prince Edward Island mussels with chorizo. Subtle flavors are coaxed out through roasting, steaming, and grilling; if you're looking for fried popcorn shrimp, go elsewhere. The nautically-themed space features a rooftop cafe and a 10-seat private dining room.
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| 1133 Austin Hwy
San Antonio,
TX
78209
210-824-8686 | | | | | Description: ALAMO HEIGHTS. Enjoy a martini at ground level before ascending in the elevator to the dining area housed in this former silo. Thoughtfully-crafted dishes like scallop raviolis, mango-wasabi crab cakes, grilled and braised osso buco, and chicken-fried oysters (a local favorite) further distinguish Silo from other San Antonio establishments. If you're counting on chocolate soufflé cake for dessert, call ahead sweets vary nightly.
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| 146 E Houston St
San Antonio,
TX
78205
210-222-2362 | | | | | Description: RIVER WALK. Ácenar's sophisticated version of Mexican cuisine has been luring folks in for quite a few years now. Contemporary twists on the same-old, same-old are dished up in a bright, bold interior. Sip a tuna margarita (no fish involved) as you decide between a poblano pepper stuffed with turkey and pork or chipotle-buttered shrimp with roasted cream corn hash. Dessert offers the same originality, and cinnamon-infused Mexican chocolate mousse with bananas is a sure bet. Take time between bites to appreciate the unusual architecture and lovely patio.
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