I get around and this is my favorite place so far. An excellent selection of menu items but not overwhelming. Bacon wrapped stuffed dates, OH MY! It was a perfect variety of food choices, short rib sliders, off the charts delicious!! The cocktails are not skimped on & the wine selection offered quality wines, fair price range and a generous pour. Now let me tell you about the service..... clear explanations, great recommendations, prompt & attentive but not overly THERE! The best service. We had a wonderful meal, great conversation (sound wasn't bouncing off the walls) and I don't usually do dessert but I just had too, and it did not disappoint, try the molten chocolate cake. Overall 10/10 read more

Again! We go to try something new... wondering if we'll find something we don't like. No such luck. The wood fired cherry tomatoes with labnah and balsamic vinegar are just delicious. The salmon kababs with rice pilaf and herb salad is a unique dish. Kim is a wonderful server. As all the other servers in this establishment, she is professional, she remembers you if you've been there before, and she knows your preferences. This is really important to me, because it really makes me feel at home, and I feel good about spending my time and money here... in addition to enjoying the fabulous food. Again, the atmosphere is great in the summer as in the winter with the cool dark space when it's hot and the beautiful brick oven in the winter when it's cold. The bar is beautiful. The chef never misses a beat. He can make almost anything in that oven! He's magic! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Tomatoes and labnah - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I sooo wanted to love this place more than I did. I'm not quite sure the establishment knows what it wants to be. Tapas, a bar, pizza, neighborhood bar, fine dining...it's puzzling...but I kinda like it. I love the interior/decor, and the wood fire oven was a nice touch, especially it being used as much as it was. It's smaller inside than it looks from the outside. I think if it was any bigger the oven wouldn't be able to keep up. We had to call in our reservation, which is not the norm in this tech age we live in. Wonder the reason behind that? Well onto the service and food. I did notice a lot of the negative reviews were for service. We saw zero of it. Service was spectacular, even though it was pretty busy. No complaints here. We had the following-stuffed dates, lamb riblets, stuffed piquillo peppers, and the Margherita pizza. We had a draft Dos Equis and a sangria to drink. We had the date cake for dessert. The mezzes were all good to great. The lamb riblets were by far our favorites! Not too gamey, and perfectly prepared. The stuffed piquillos were very close second. The goat cheese wasn't too strong, and it was a very balanced dish, just wish it had a little char on the pepper. The dates let us down. The best I've ever had were at the now defunct rock and tapas. Toro downtown has some great ones too. Here they were just meh. The pizza also was not as good as we had hoped. The flavor was there but the execution was not. The pizza was a floppy mess. It needed like a couple mins longer to get that great under crust. The tomatoes also weren't of a good quality for this type of pizza. The sangria was great, and beer, well it's just beer. The date cake, was superb. I love when desserts aren't too sweet. This hit the spot. Everything about it made absolutely perfect sense. It will be on the list for our favs from now on. It's just little things that are keeping this place from being great. It is extremely loud, holding a conversation was nearly impossible. Also, it's a little expensive for the portions. Again we don't mind paying for great food, it just didn't hit that mark all the way. Not sure if I would come back. Well maybe for the cake and the riblets to go. Wish I had the pic of the riblets. read more

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This is a upscale Mediterranean restaurant located in the Dominion area. They have a nice outdoor seating area and the inside is very trendy. The service and staff are very attentive throughout your stay. We ordered the cherry tomatoes and bacon wrapped stuffed dates for our appetizers. The cherry tomatoes dish was very good and the sauce was delightful. The dates were good also but you could not taste the two cheeses inside. Next we had the whole branzino and the rack of lamb. Both dishes were presented beautifully and were large portions. The fish had that woodfire smoky flavor without it being too much. The lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I cannot wait to eat my leftovers. We are glad that we came out this way to try this restaurant. It was a wonderful change from some previous dining disappointments at other restaurants. read more

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We went to celebrate Valentine's Day, and it was a great decision, this place has a unique ambiance that makes it romantic, this Mediterranean food is really good, the stuff dates are delicious sweet and salty, and the paella also great, I would recommend to both plates. The servers were very friendly and patient with us. Thank you Acú! read more

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I can talk about the food quality all day...it's consistently fantastic! Try anything on the menu and you will understand! Best wood fired pizza in San Antonio! The pork chop, branzino and lamb chops are the best I've ever had!! But most of all...it's the great service and personal touch they give to everything!! Will always come back!! read more

Awesome food and impeccable service! The pizza is to die for, the watermelon salad is amazing and the lamb chops are mouth watering!

Truly a hidden gem, tucked away in the corner of this shopping strip. Service was top tier & the food was soo delicious! I love the Texas twist they add to their Mediterranean dishes with the smokey wood fire taste. The stuffed dates were to die for and my favorite app. Other dishes we got here were lamb riblets, pork belly & octopus. For our entrees we had the short rib, which fell right off the bone, and was sooo tender.. along with the paella mar. 10/10 no notes -- will definitely be back here! read more

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LOCATION: Conveniently located right off of IH-10, Acu is on the corner of a strip mall with a comfortable, ambient indoor seating area, while also sporting a decorated outdoor eating space. It's an awesome place with a beautiful brick oven in view of almost all tables. FOOD: The food is so delicious and unique that you will probably have to go back a few times to try more items. The pizza and salad pictured below is delicious, albeit slightly smaller portioned than I'd like. The pita bread and Labneh Feta dip is simple, but absolutely great. My fiancé and I need to try more dips in the future as well. DRINKS: All the wine we've had has been satisfactory. The wine selection goes from average priced/tasting to very premium choices. Overall this place is awesome. A pricey, but worthwhile experience and unlike almost anything out there. Have never had bad service, and the setup is extremely nice. An incomparable, mixed menu of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Texan influences. You should definitely try it out! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Watermelon salad with a half Dolcé Picante/half Texarranean pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I went here on a week day for a birthday dinner with a friend and was delighted with the experience. The decor and music reminded me of being in a Spanish restaurant. The Mediterranean cuisine highlights delectable treats from a variety of cultures. Portions are hearty and tasty. I didn't even have room to order an entrée after enjoying my sampler dip plate, beet salad, and house salad. Though a little bit pricier than your average restaurant, I felt it was totally worth it. After all, you get what you pay for. Be sure to check out the bar menu. They've got some tasty treats there as well. I look forward to dining here again. read more

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Love the food here!!! The special of the day should be on the menu. Now I have to wait till next week to have it. Their dubai Cheesecake is to die for! read more

Acu, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways Rather than brave the Mothers Day brunch hordes, I instead took my wife to a Friday night Mother's celebration dinner at Acu. First time here. We walked in to a very enticing environment and were promptly seated and greeted by our waitress, Kim. Upon studying the menu, I said "I hope the food tastes as good as it sounds". Let me say it wasn't that one dish was fantastic or that two were fantastic, every single thing we ordered was fantastic! The short rib sliders in pita appetizer was really good- melt in your mouth good. The shrimp in white wine sauce appetizer was so good we had to get extra pita bread to soak up every drop. We sad plot a wedge salad- fresh and refreshing like a wedge should be. My wife had a pizza with arugula and added some sausage which she refused to share, I had the lamb ch OP s c with fingerlings and artichoke hearts. Soooo good! We shared a great bottle of Sangiovese and finished it all up with a molten chocolate dessert we it's ice cream accompaniment. The molten chocolate had a crème brûlée type chocolate crust with cinnamon accents and all the hot melted chocolate luciousness underneath. I have not had this delicious a meal in maybe ever. Run, don't walk to Acu! Your taste buds will be glad you did! read more

Food was really great. Service was fine but I can see how previous reviews point out servers are not enthusiastic. Unfortunately, small space and no sound buffers so was super loud, may have been a few at the bar also contributing. Wish you could make a reservation online vs having to call the host. read more

Another delightful dinner at the Acu Bistro Baar. A gem in the area. We began our meal with very fresh Baba ghanoush and fresh baked pita bread. We tried a variety of small plates..grilled Pulpo, Porchetta and the Onion Gratin. All were delicious and service was outstanding. They serve a lovely Tempranillo by the glass that were thoroughly enjoyed. Kudos to the staff! read more

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The place never fails us! Absolutely wonderful food, fresh and flavorful!! Service is always attentive, and we like the upscale comfortable atmosphere. read more

Looking for something new and different, and after reading the reviews and checking out the pictures of the food and the menu, I found myself at Acu Bistro Bar. After recently returning from Madrid, the paella on the menu was a big selling point, vale'. After being seated, our server ran through the menu and specials for the night. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and offered great suggestions. I decide to start off with a cocktail, so I order their Anejo Old Fashion, the Brazino as my main course, the Paella Acu for the table and the molten chocolate cake for dessert....giddy up! Note: the Paella is made to order and will require additional preparation time (45 minutes I believe) Their Anejo Old Fashion uses Herradura silver along with angostura bitters and chocolate bitters which adds a nice subtle difference. They serve it in a nice glass with a large rock.....well done. This is a nice twist on a whiskey standard. The Branzino comes out next and looks spectacular. It is prepared and served whole fried fish style with the skin on. The fish is actually flaky and tender on the inside with a nice seasoning. The only caveat is to be careful with the fish bones. It is served on a bed of rice pilaf which is fluffy and also seasoned well. Next up is the Paella Acu. Once on the table, you can see the chicken, shrimp, mussels, calamari all mixed into the saffron seasoned rice and it all smells delicious. All the different proteins come together in a melody of flavors as the saffron rice pulls them all together. Very good paella! Vale'! Finally, after loosening my belt, I go for the molten chocolate cake. It is served warm with vanilla ice cream ala mode. The outside is firm and moist and once you scoop a piece to release the inner melted chocolate you are in heaven. I was definitely ready for a long nap after this glorious meal. Overall, the meal and overall experience at Acu was really memorable. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu. read more

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Outstanding! The pizzas were amazing both creative and fresh. Everything is fresh and hot. The apps were full of flavor. I also recommend trying some of the drinks specials. Get there and enjoy a vibrant and warm atmosphere and amazing service! Highly recommended. read more

Fabulous appetizers that will wake every last taste bud and get them working. The stuffed dates, it took every ounce of self control not to order more. We shared them with the table. We had a party of 12 with seven different appetizers two soups a few salads a Paella dish and lamb. That's a pretty good assortment for a valid review to say you have to try it I confidently can say you won't be disappointed. The drink menu was average prices with some unique mixes. I didn't venture far from my go to mojito. That was very good and not everyone can make a mojito the get a B+ on that but I drink them everywhere! Most of my table were wine drinkers and bought a bottle they seemed happy with the assortment. My group isn't a dessert kinda group so that will be for you to discover. The bill averages a hundred to a hundred and fifty a couple. Just depends how many drinks you order. They will not separate a bill of over six people and they added a gratuity. So we all did the modern day pay the one guy on your phone and hope he comes out on top. I had already added my bill when I ordered and added my gratuity's. It was more than the divided amount on the bill. Depending on the man who paid they may have shorted themselves by adding it in. My group usually tips very very good but that's one of those debates that never end, right ! We did have reservations and their tables were full you may want to call ahead. Highly recommend for a wonderful evening to dress up a little and enjoy company good times good laughs and outstanding food. read more

Friendly, good service and delicious food with a unique and cozy ambiance. The brick oven is the star of this delightfully unique Mediterranean-style restaurant. Very popular with the locals so I recommend reservations for the limited number of tables. read more

Food was amazing! We got a paella, and braised ribs and a pizza for the kids. It was honestly very good food. Unfortunately the service was awful. For a bill of $180 this is the service we got. The server completely ignored us the whole time we were there. After dropping off our food he never came back. Not even to offer a much needed water refill. Another server or maybe the manager, I am not sure who it was, came over to box the pizza for us. This was probably the nicest thing someone did for us while we were there. He put the pizza in the bar area right behind me and my husband which we did not notice. When it was time for us to leave, my husband asked our server to please box our food. Which he took and brought back boxed up in a bag which had a torn up bottom. My husband asked our server for the pizza that had been boxed earlier to which the server rudely responded "it's right behind you" as if we were asking stupid questions. My husband then proceeded to ask for a new bag as that one he brought to us was coming apart at the bottom as I mentioned earlier. Server said, "yeah, okay" and completely ignored us after that. He walked past us several times and made eye contact with us but never came back. Eventually my husband got tired of waiting and we left. I am not sure if it's because we had kids or because of how we were dressed but the servers attitude was one that made me feel as if our business was a burden to the restaurant. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Happy Eating All! If you want to get out today and try some fantastic family traditional cooking, try Acu'. We were not a disappointed this evening grazing our way through their fantastic menu. Bacon wrapped stuffed dates - these should be outlawed or atleast not shared with others as you will want to horde them all to yourself. The watermelon salad and roasted peaches and burrito were fantastic. The fire roasted octopus was out of this world. Watching them cook it in the big pizza oven and then coming out sizzling was magnificent. You have to try the hand made pitas toasted in the wood oven. Then finished it off with a wonderful white chocolate bread pudding with a fig sauce. Even better was the family service. Thanks Karlo and family for a great experience, we will return for more. read more

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Acu is one of the best restaurants in San Antonio, the food and service are unbeatable. The owners are humble and kind, we always have the best experience. You will be tempted to order what you know, however they have some many special dishes you have to go outside your comfort zone. You are welcome! read more

Acu Bistro is wonderful. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and a charming decor that creates a cozy atmosphere. My wife and I have been here twice and absolutely love this restaurant. The lamb chops are my favorite dish so far. The staff l, the owner, Jeff, our waiter, Manuel, are attentive and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend the perfect dish. Acu Bistro offers a dining experience that leaves you feeling satisfied and eager to return. read more

This small bistro is tucked away in the most unpredictable spot. It's the last business in the business strip. But don't let that fool you. The restaurant decor and ambiance is romantic and relaxing. The staff is friendly and on spot with their service. I've decided to try quail tonight and a bullet rye old fashioned (Came recommended from a friend). This dish is t"o die for"! The quails (2) are stuffed and sit on a bed of grilled Brussels sprouts and hummus. The quail is stuffed with a rice that is so flavorful! I'd highly recommend this dish. Great place for 2-4. If you only have two, then sit at the bar. read more

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I love this place. It's nice for a good date night since it's small and quiet. The decorations and atmosphere is great. My favorite appetizer was the Onion Gratin which was phenomenal. If you like Lamb I would 100% get the lamb racks. 10/10 read more

Was invited out to dinner tonight with some friends of ours and honestly had never heard of this place, but can't turn down dinner with great people. Was so impressed with both the food and hospitality- we're definitely going to make this our regular date night spot! From the minute we walked in, they greeted us by holding the door. The ambiance was calm, warm and welcoming, and definitely family friendly as well. We got there just in time for happy hour wine and apps- the stuffed dates were wrapped in bacon and were so good we ended up ordering a second round! For entrees, we ordered the Quail and Coppa Burrata Pizza! All of it was amazing. Very impressed and so happy to have stumbled upon this place so close to home! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Quail - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food is amazing! ambiance is ideal for a quick dinner out, or a REAL date night. Staff very attentive. And, oh! The date cake dessert may be the best thing you ever tasted. read more

My friend and I were staying at Embassy Suites Landmark and I wanted wood fired pizza. I did a search on Yelp and found Acu. We made reservations for Friday evening just a couple of hours before just to make sure we didn't have a wait as was suggested on their website. We arrived about 5 minutes late because I didn't turn into the right place but we were seated shortly after we arrived. We ordered drinks. My friend wanted a cucumber gin martini and I ordered a glass of French Rose'. Her martini was excellent, and I don't like gin, and my glass was good. We had the shishito peppers and tzatziki with homemade pita for our appetizers. Everything was fresh and delicious. We ordered the Dolce Piccante pizza as our meal and the bread pudding for dessert. The pizzas are small. You definitely need apps in addition to a pizza if you are sharing or even if eating one alone. But it was absolutely delicious. I hate bread pudding typically but I did like this one. I'm simply not a dessert person so I only had a few bites but it was very good. Oh, the ice cream on top of it was homemade. I am also not a fan of ice cream but theirs was delicious. We came back the next night so my pics are a mix of both nights. Shout out to our servers. I'll have to edit this later to add their names but they were great. We will absolutely miss Acu but we will return. read more

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If I posted every time we have an amazing experience at Acu I would have a novel written here! They are a wonderful group who always amaze us with their teamwork and dedication to the customers. Their passion for the food they serve really shows. Last night's order was the lamb chops and whole branzino. Both were excellent! Happy hour, weeknight dinners, or special occasions...Acu is our go to! They just never fail us. read more

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What a hidden gem! I was in this little strip mall with a friend when we both decided we were hungry. We noticed this place and both decided to give it a try. The food has a Mediterranean feel, which is a home run for me. I ordered the Branzino, which was perfectly cooked, whole. Crispy skin and moist well seasoned meat made this dish a home run! My friend ordered the lamb pizza..again a home run. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. The staff was fantastic and the food is even better! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Outside - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Absolutely amazing food! If you're looking for authentic Spaniard or Mediterranean food, this is the place! The hummus and charred tomatoes were my favorites! Love that they have a full bar. Will be back to try the pizza! read more

This place is such a hidden gem! The food is outstanding. We had a corporate event and did a pre fixed menu. Drinks were ala cart and just phenomenal! Everything here is top notch and you can tell the food and drinks are of quality! Definitely would come here again! read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food and drinks. I am really impressed of the great food, drinks and service. Specifically I now think this is the BEST Paella en San Antonio. read more

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Wanted to try this little place for a while and finally made it. It's super cute inside...clean and modern decor with Mediterranean flair. The menu is not huge, but there is enough variety to suit anyone. We were eyeing the paella, which sounded really good, but decided to go with an assortment of other things for maximum exposure. We tried the hummus with homemade pita, quail, branzino, and pizza. Everything was tasty. We also tried their sangria and their spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita, which were both yummy. They do have a couple of wines as well. Service was top notch. A young man who was serving us was very attentive and sweet. Overall, a nice little bistro to grab a bite with friends! read more

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This unassuming spot across from the Dominion is truly a hidden gem. Imaginative and delicious wood fired pizzas, fall off the bone beef short rib, baba ganoush, and great drinks are paired with service that is both friendly and fast. Highly recommended read more

Split the bacon wrapped dates, calamari, beet salad, fried quail legs and brown butter quail So perfect and fragrant and tender! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Brown butter quail - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great food and ambiance. Service was ok, if the waiter would washed his hands after using the bathroom would have been better. Also , the toilet bowl needed some ....TLC Otherwise , the dates were amazing, great combination with goat cheese. read more

Tiny place, nice atmosphere for dinner with a friend. The waiter was not that friendly or attentive read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I normally do not post reviews of restaurants, but this place is a hidden gem! The Octopus and the short rib should not be missed! read more

Acu Bistro Bar - Best short rib in San Antonio! Excellent restaurant!! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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A paella destination! We went for lunch on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was quiet, with attentive service. The decor is elegant and also distinctly Spanish. The big oven (next time: pizza!) dominates the room. We ordered tabouli and a spinach-kale salad to start. Both had lots of fresh vegetables like heirloom tomatoes. The paella was full of good flavors. For seafood: shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari; land protein: chicken legs, chorizo, and more. The rice was rich with saffron and chicken stock. Red bell peppers added color and freshness. This was a standout paella, rich with distinct flavors. We are curious to try other paella recipes and seafood options. read more

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