Stopped by on a whim. Ordered the Chicken Salad. It was very tasty. I was very pleased to get greens, not the annoying white ribs that plague most salads. The Salad was full of chicken feta, avocado, and strawberries. The staff was great, from register to quick service. The decor was casual, but upscale. The prices were great and still have a Military discount. That makes me return more quickly, knowing they support our Military members. Definitely worth a visit if your near the Whittie Museum or Botanical gardens In San Antonio. read more

Adair Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went for dinner about 3 weeks after they opened. They don't take reservations, and it was super busy. We were informed of a 30-40min wait but was only 20m tops. Nice start. We got fast attention from our server and initial drink order was reasonably timed given the busy dinner activity. We ordered the Texas Trio to start. Salsa, queso, and guacamole. The salsa wasn't really salsa, more like a weird comino sauce. The cheese was baren synthetic gooey stuff. The guacamole wasn't guacamole. It was just smashed avocado (and not evenly with big chunks remaining). No cilantro. No lime. No salt. No tomatoes. No chiles. Pathetic and shameful. We also had the hummus with mushrooms appetizer. It was $15. That makes the same of more than most of their entrees, which is odd because both ingredients are super inexpensive. Hummus was fine. Mushrooms mediocre. Needed some seasoning. The gemelli pasta was the only decent dish. It also needed some salt but was tasty except for the overpowering amount of basil and/or fennel. We also had fried bird bucket. I loooove fried chicken. The breading wasn't craggly or crispy. The skin also wasn't thoroughly cooked to be crispy which is a must for fried chicken. And again, lacked seasoning. The primary theme for everything was lack of seasoning. Not sure this restaurant even owns any salt or pepper in the kitchen. Service was attentitive in the beginnning followed by longs gaps of absence waiting for her to return and ask for something all the way up to the check. Not worth a visit IMO. read more

Great casual brunch spot in SA! Came here with a group of friends, ordered at the counter, the sat ourselves at a booth. Service was nice, no complaints. I got the avocado toast and the piece of bread was pretty small for the amount of avocado we were given. I appreciate the large amount of toppings though! The chorizo was delicious that I added on. My friends got the crispy chicken breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. Another friend got a fruit bowl and didn't like it because the fruit bowl lacked berries and was cantaloupe-heavy which is a valid complaint. Overall: good old-school vibe brunch spot with affordable prices and a great avocado toast! read more

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omg yay! the time had finally came to try Adair! me and bestie were in love! cute, welcoming environment. grab a menu, order and sit down, they bring everything to you. water is self serve with lemon & limes, yum! a lot of comfy seating. the cosmo was DELICIOUS! salad with grilled chicken was to die for! very clean, up kept restaurant. will be coming back mor regularly. service was amazing, very kind employees. read more

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Our beloved Jim's has finally been reincarnated and I have to be honest, they did quite a good job! Adair Kitchen has a welcoming vibe from the moment you step inside. Somewhat of a blend between classic diner and mid century modern, the place is truly beautiful. You order at the front counter then find your way to your own table so be prepared for that and take into consideration the size of your party. Once seated, our drinks came out in no time but I cannot say the same for the food. There was some holdup with the fish tacos and by the time they did arrive, we were disappointed to find they tasted entirely too fishy. Without asking, our server said she was going to take care of them on our bill, which was an odd thing to say as we had already paid up front at the counter so that didn't happen. Wasn't enough to entirely derail us though. The lemon and artichoke soup and Joe's hot chicken were absolutely scrumptious and were enough to collectively fill us up beyond the taco flop. Nearly anywhere you sit you've got a great view for people watching on Broadway and they make it clear that you are welcome to linger a while, a nice touch in the hustle and bustle of the world outside their walls. The menu changes through the day and has unique enough items that you can try something different each visit, with daily specials to boot (discounted margaritas and burgers every Wednesday? Count me in!) I can certainly see myself returning! read more

Adair Kitchen - Joe's hot chicken, lemon artichoke soup, fish tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time at Adair. I enjoyed the aesthetic. Very modern and open. Happy hour is 3-6pm. 1/2 off all starters. 1/2 glasses of wine, and & $10 martinis. I had the beets and the meatball off the HH menu for dinner. We had the hummus appetizer and it was really good! Just a note that the Roasted beets are served chilled. We also had the chicken salad that's on the starter menu. It's big enough to be your meal. Off the dinner menu the table had the pecan crusted chicken and the burger. Both were good. For dessert we had the Apple bread pudding, the lemon icebox cake, and the cheesecake. All were delicious! My favorite was the lemon icebox cake! It did have a smaller menu at dinner. And the music was a tad bit loud. We could have a regular conversation we had to elevate our voices. If a manager reads this consider lowering the music at dinner. Serena was our server and she was great!! read more

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09 Mar 2026 We returned to try dinner. There is table service for dinner. Our server was very enthusiastic in describing the drink menu. Alas, we just want iced tea. A chilled bottle of water is brought for the table. The description of the food items didn't quite jibe with the on-line menu. My pecan-crusted chicken was described on-line as served with mashed potatoes and green beans. The restaurant menu states it is served with a green bean salad. When I asked what is this salad, the server said people get confused thinking they're getting a salad. You are not. There are minced pieces of I guess green beans sprinkled on top of the chicken. There is a sauce underneath the chicken which wasn't bad. The chicken. I was expecting real pieces of chicken. What you get is a chicken breaded filet that I bet is bought by the frozen bagful. There are also several pecan halves on the plate. The husband ordered the 12 oz hanging beef steak, served with onion butter. A very small dollop, not melted, still hard. Since neither dish came with sides, we ordered whipped sweet potatoes and cheesy mashed potatoes. Nothing to get excited about. I didn't taste any cheese in the cheesy mashed potatoes. They were very dry. I mentioned this towards the end of dinner and the server said yes, he had noticed they were dry, but that they are usually very good. Hmmm. Well, we got this far and so I ordered a dessert - lemon lime icebox pie. This wasn't bad, served with whipped cream. We had iced tea (served in small glasses) and never got a refill, even after asking. Other than that, service was good. Maybe a lot of the not-so-goodness is due to their newness and still feeling their way. I m not sure. read more

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Great idea but they still need time to get the kinks ironed out. We came a week after opening. So there was a line. We ordered at the counter and soon after the food came out. There was little to no silver wear available on any of the tables. We had to go a few over to get some off another table. Half way through my first turkey BLT half I realized there was no bacon at all. There is no one to check up on you or to see if you need anything else as you dine .So telling Waite staff was almost impossible. They did mess up our order a bit as well. Every one was dressed pretty causal I couldn't tell where the manager was. I really wish we got the attention of someone to help fix our experience. Like someone going around to ask how everything was. The highlight of everything was the lemon artichoke soup. read more

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Adair Kitchen is a new addition to San Antonio, with its flagship location in Houston. It has taken over the former Jim's building and completely transformed the space with beautiful minimalist décor. When you walk in, you're greeted and place your order at the front counter, then receive a number for your table. We started out with 2 lattes, and we both ordered another because it was so good. We ordered the two eggs with hash brown casserole and a biscuit. The eggs were cooked perfectly, but the hash brown casserole, which is more like a latke, was a bit underwhelming in flavor. The buttermilk biscuit was decent but quite dense rather than light and fluffy. The strawberry compote, however, was fresh and very good. My husband ordered the chicken honey butter biscuit. The chicken itself was crunchy and cooked well, but it lacked seasoning. The biscuit was also extremely thick, so much so that he ended up removing one half just to eat it. With a good brine and a more flavorful batter, the chicken could really shine. We also ordered a side of fruit, and a side of grits. The grits had a nice little kick from jalapeños, but like the rest of the meal they were very lightly seasoned. I'm someone who almost never adds salt to food, but a little seasoning is important to bring out the natural flavors. The service was excellent and the space is lovely, but overall the food felt a bit too restrained on seasoning for my taste. read more

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I was very disappointed after seeing the ambiance it's super nice. However the food quality was poor.

Please don't make the same mistake we did and eat dinner here. Beautiful space but the dinner we had was inedible, and expensive! Probably should have known we were making a mistake when the restaurant was almost empty at 7pm on a Friday. I ordered the ribeye and my son commented it looked like it had been microwaved. The taste and texture was not far off. My wife's breaded chicken was overly sweet and just weird. From the original Jim's the ambience is great with the renovation, too bad they managed to make the food worse. read more

First let's pause and appreciate the beautiful update of the 1960's Jim's architecture with giant windows and open dining space. Love that they kept the booths, but modernized them. Adair is a diner concept with breakfast, lunch and dinner with orders placed at the counter. The menu has breakfast staples, lunch items like the baja Caesar and the "not Jennifer Aniston's salad." A full bar serves up craft cocktails like a lavender infused French 75. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious. The perfect spot before or after the Witte, Botanical garden or zoo visit. read more

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Meatball appetizer was 15 bucks. It was good, but appeared to be mixed with rice or some other grain. Not exactly fit for a carnivore! Sweet potato was a bit heavy on the puree. Still gave the place 4 stars... attentive service got 'em from 3 to 4. read more

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Average salads. At lunch you order at the counter and the food is brought to you. It is very bright inside and a so so value. A small chain out of Houston. read more

Alright loves let's talk about this new restaurant in town. It been remodeled from the old Jim's it use to be. It not only gives but serves chic diner vibes with an old fashion that will make you stay for a while. It's a clean, modern looking restaurant. The food is def great portion sized for the price. You go in and order at their counter. Then they give you a number and you sit where you like. They do have people bussing around and running food out. So if you have some cash leave a bit on the table for them. They have an open kitchen concept so you can see the chefs in the back cooking up everyone's meal. Might I say they did a fantastic job today during the busy afternoon storm. So beautiful to see their magic in full effect. Chefs have a thankless job. They make it look so easy. Staff was really great. The menu isn't too big but it's enough to tickle your fancy for a whatever you want. Go check this place out. read more

Adair Kitchen - Pancake, eggs over easy, bacon, and hash brown casserole. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Very nice place clean and the service was very good. Employees are very attentive and friendly. Food was fantastic with a variety of menu choices. Ordering at the counter and self serve coffee was a new twist. We enjoyed this establishment. read more

Adair Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Nice and clean with very nice decor. You walk up to the counter, order from the menu, pay, and they give you a number on stick to take to the table. Service was fast but my burger order was wrong. I asked for a cheeseburger with tomato only and it came with lettuce, pickles, and their special sauce. The burger and fries were okay but didn't blow me away. I'll give them another chance and try something different on the menu. read more

Adair Kitchen - Cheeseburger and French fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We were excited to try the new Adair Kitchen, but the experience was really disappointing. I went with my son and daughter. I ordered the chicken, my daughter ordered the pork chop, and my son ordered the steak. As they were serving my kids their meals, the server told me they were out of chicken and asked what I wanted instead. I ordered the steak and was told it would come out quickly. My kids finished their entire meals and my food still hadn't arrived. I finally asked them to box it up to go because I was tired of waiting and watching everyone else eat. Then the bill came -- and they had both the chicken (which they didn't have) and the steak that I had to take home on it. At the very least, they should have taken the steak off the bill, since I never even got to eat it there. No one offered anything while I waited or even offered refills for drinks or another glass of wine. Really disappointing service, especially for a new restaurant trying to establish itself in San Antonio. read more

There's a lot of great things about this restaurant: the food is homemade and delicious, they don't use seed oils but instead use beef tallow which is a huge plus for my family, friends, and I. I'll also say that the managers are extremely accommodating and friendly! When we first got our food, there was a couple misunderstandings that left us feeling like we wouldn't want to come back in the future, but the managers were so helpful and kind, and accommodated us. We definitely consider ourselves regulars to Adair from now on! read more

Service is friendly and attentive. Ambience is great, a little bit of nostalgia being I n the old Jim's. BEST cheeseburger and sweet potato fries in town‼ Finally a place without seed oils! Love how they give back to the community. read more

The ambiance of Adair, feels great. They have elevated the space but kept the familiar diner layout. The outdoor patio is a nice touch and the wall blocks any noise off of Broadway. We both enjoyed our entrees. My wife really liked the salmon and quinoa dish and I enjoyed the pork chop, the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. We had the lemon ice box pie and it was light and wonderful. Overall Adair is great and we are happy to have it in the hood. read more

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, I went to Adair Kitchen for dinner. This was my third visit over the past few months. The first time I went, the food was very good, but it now seems like things have changed in the kitchen. I got the impression that they may not have an experienced chef anymore. The hummus was not prepared properly and was unusually dry. I also ordered a steak, but it was cooked poorly. It was not tender at all -- chewing it felt like chewing rubber. I ended up sending it back. The bartender was also very stingy with the wine pour. I actually had to question the size of the pour. Overall, the food quality has gone down significantly since my first visit. I was happy to have this restaurant in my neighborhood, but after this experience, I probably won't be going back. Honestly, I would give them maybe one more year to survive if things continue this way. read more

This place is in an old Jim's restaurant. Came for lunch menu. Had the kitchen burger with no lettuce tomato or onion but the burger came with all of it still, I also added bacon which they forgot to put on. The burger was standard, nothing special about it. I also had the tortilla soup which was a little too tomato heavy for me. The fries were standard restaurant fries but they at least added salt and pepper. I would give them another shot knowing they just opened and hopefully working out the kinks. They also have a different dinner menu I would come and try. Will leave a review for that as well. read more

I could eat here 5 days a week! It is great for a night out with the whole family or a date night. There is a balance of healthy options which is refreshing for San Antonio. I love the roasted veggie bowl for lunch and I will add chicken if I am extra hungry. The atmosphere is beautiful and clean and the staff is all well trained and so kind to us and our kids. dont skip the margaritas, they are amazing! read more

I ordered the pancakes and they were pretty much average and much smaller than the plate they came on. They were topped with some old looking sliced strawberries that I had to remove and set aside because they were so dried out and sad looking. These pancakes didn't taste bad but I was expecting something special and they were pretty average. The biggest problem was that me and my friend came together but we paid separately at the front desk so we both received two separate table numbers and that means my pancakes came about 20 minutes earlier than his food. So I ate nearly half of my plate while he simply sat there and watched. This is a real problem. Also there was barely any syrup given to me. read more

After checking their menu before going I was disappointed that the restaurant in San Antonio doesn't have everything that is on the website. I think there were only 5 dinners on the menu. We did look at the breakfast menu and it looked like there were more items on that one. I suggest going to breakfast not dinner. read more

All my favorites: gracious staff, delicious food, easy parking, and libations! Also a beautiful space that honors the past while welcoming the future in San Antonio. read more

Food ok, portion size small, served sweet potato's in a bowl. Atmosphere is still Jim's (which is ok) and patio looks like a cheap extension into the parking made out of center block and no greenery to soften the look. Service was ok, went thru a conversation about a wine that they carried ordered it, waitress said " ima white wine lover too, I'll be right back it it", returns and presented a open bottle of red. Bar looks like the 70's threw up on it. Too bad, AH really needed another restaurant close by read more

Lunch was delicious. We had the steak frites and were not disappointed. We will be back to try more soon.

My family and I have been eagerly awaiting a no-seed oil restaurant in SA for a long time, and are so glad Adair came into town! It's an easy "yes" for every member in the family when we're deciding on where to eat. The food is good and easy, and I love happy hour to try their appetizers and the staple kitchen burger. The kids love their chicken tenders and sweet potato fries! They have done an incredible job remodeling the old Jim's. I love the design and all of the natural light from the big windows. The employees have all been very kind, and the managers love your feedback! They have been so receptive to anything that can make your experience better. Adair's has become a weekly spot! read more

Dinner review here in progress. Really not worth the money. No condiments on the tables. Water and tea served in low cut whiskey glasses. These run out very fast. Food is very plain and ordinary. Potatoes dry and flavorless. Service is good at dinner. The butter onion compote for the meat is a joke. It is loud inside. Most of the staff milling around as if not well trained in procedures. No obvious manager. No item removed from bill even if complained about being sub-par. Excuse for running out of the better deserts. The other deserts quite ordinary. No "Wows" or "Wonderfuls" here. I would give they only two stars but the service brought it up a star. read more

Remarkably poor service for a brand experienced in the food business. Despite not being too busy (no wait) service was very slow and frankly there are much better options in the neighborhood, I asked for a desert to go ( Bread Pudding, presumably prepared in advance) after our meal, this took over 35 min to arrive. This is after I inquired with the server twice as to the status and walked up to the counter myself to inquire. The Manager finally brought the to go order out but offered nothing but apologies ! Are these people for real ! This is totally unacceptable service and they do not even seem to understand this ! The location is good as is the design effort, but everything that really counts is just awful - an extraordinary disappointment. read more

That Texas Trio was the best thing that ever happened to me. I ordered it three times in one night! I wish it was available morning and noon too read more

The burgers were so delicious and the employees are so friendly. The restaurant is clean and my waitress name is Cynthia. She was very friendly. On Tuesdays they have burgers for $5 ams they were so delicious. The fries were delicious with ketchup. I had dinner with my dad. read more

Really disappointed with my experience here. The rice that came with my meal was NOT COOKED--hard as a rock and basically inedible. That alone was frustrating, but the rest of the food didn't make up for it. Everything tasted bland and lacked seasoning. What really threw me off was the enchiladas--the green sauce was sweet, which just didn't work at all and felt completely off from what you'd expect. Overall, between the poor execution and the flavor profile, it was not an enjoyable meal. They also sent home a side of rice with us to make up for serving us a pile of hard, green rice and when we got home we opened it, noticing it was bright green(different from the previous serving) and when we put it in a bowl it looked like they covered it green food coloring, it was strange. Not sure if the rice is supposed to cilantro rice but they called it green rice and was actually disgusting. Hoping this was just early growing pains, but based on this visit, I wouldn't go back anytime soon. The other orders at our table include the burger and the review was that P Terrys has an excellent burger and the diner would rather eat a burger there over Adair so not recommending the burger either. Lastly, the almond chicken was sweet so the diner recommended not ordering that unless you are in the mood for a plate of sweet food. Disappointing visit. Need to work on the cooking for the price customers are paying. read more

Went to ADAIR for the first time for lunch. The food was great. The process was a bit confusing. You walk in the door, pick up a menu and decide what you want. Then Go to the counter, place order, get a number and sit down at a table and wait till they being your food. So if you want another glass of wine you have to go up to the counter, order, pay and get another number and sit at your table. I have to admit I get lazy when going out to eat and don't like having to get up and go back to do things over again. That said, it also felt very impersonal. So all that said, food was really good. There is more there I want to try. And the large windows let in so much light it's really pleasant.. read more

Had a delicious dinner at Adair Kitchen tonight. The salmon was cooked to perfection! Bread pudding was a very good dessert with cappuccino. Service was outstanding! Regarding ambiance, beautiful building and interior design. The music was a bit loud for my preference. Otherwise, it was a great experience. We would definitely return. read more

First time at this restaurant for early dinner. Friendly welcome; our waitress, Elizabeth, was very nice. I got the hamburger, my husband got the steak. Both were really good, juicy and flavorful. Plan to go for breakfast. read more

I don't say this lightly but this place was awful. Overpriced. My soup was extremely luke warm at best and my girlfriends fish tacos said it came with "slaw" but was just plain cabbage with no dressing or sauce of any kind. Overall poorly ran place. Very disappointed. read more

Went for breakfast on Sunday. Breakfast skillet was ok - sweet potatoes were a bit crunchy. Coffee was good and server did ask of I wanted more water, but coffee is self serve. Lots of kids brought the noise level way up. Pricier than I would expect. Undecided if I will go back. read more