Thank you for the perfect celebratory group dinner Bar Loretta! Seated in the interior courtyard, we couldn't have asked for a more intimate, special setting for group conversation and toasts over a delicious meal. The menu was well suited for family style ordering--ideal for those looking to try a little of everything! From the appetizers to the mains, Bar Loretta serves up artistically plated farm to table cuisine that delivers on flavor and creativity. Vegetarians will find ample options that are inventive in their seasonally-based ingredients, and exciting in their textural complexity. Bar Loretta, you will certainly be a must visit the next time I'm in town! read more

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I have always driven past this restaurant and tonight I finally decided to give it a shot, on my anniversary. I will keep this short and simple. Atmosphere: 8/10 typical house turned bar/ restaurant. Service: 9/10 this was probably the best thing about our experience. Shout out to Kassandra. Food: 6/10 we ordered an array of appetizers, drinks and entrees that carried an underwhelming taste. The food was ok.. but I expected more. I left feeling unsatisfied. I would say if you're going for a drink, this is your spot. I'd skip on food. There are too many places that offer tastier meals. read more

We asked our concierge for a non-riverwalk spot that served good food and cocktails. A short Uber ride later, we pulled up to a white house with a neon sign. Inside was a cozy space with windows facing the front - it's not super large inside so we headed to the bar to grab seats. I went with a Mariachi Static - you can select your level of heat - hearing I wasn't from Texas I was advised to go with a 2 and that would be a 4 in my state - they were right! We started with the Griddled Green Onion Polenta Cake - I would have licked my plate. It was divine! My main was the Seared Salmon Tinga, perfectly seared and packed of flavor. The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Came here with a large group of friends and made a reservation online. I really appreciated the helpful host/hostess who was able to accommodate my request to change the time/number of people really easily. They have multiple private rooms for larger groups both indoor and outdoor which is super convenient. In addition, their food and drink menu was really excellent and had good variety of New American cuisine. We got a bunch of appetizers and mains to share and I really enjoyed the Shishito peppers, Brussel sprouts and the Cumin dusted shrimp although I couldn't really taste the sweetness of the rock shrimp when fried. I split the pan roasted cod and it was delicious. I also really enjoyed the truffle Mac and cheese. Overall great local restaurant, highly recommend! read more

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If you're going to be in SA for anything, head down to King William neighborhood and go to Bar Loretta for a drink, a meal or dessert (or all 3)! You will love it! The atmosphere, food quality and hospitality are amazing!!! read more

This was the best meal I've ever had in my life. The service was awesome, we had Ness as our server. The restaurant has a cool atmosphere and the staff was welcoming. Besides the good service, the food was the best I've ever had in my life. Ness our server guided us through the menu, and I'm glad I took his recommendations. If I were to pick one place to eat before I die, it would be Bar Loretta. It sure puts our California food to shame! read more

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Wonderful place! Very cozy and intimate with indoor and outdoor seating. The drink menu is extensive and well thought out with something for everyone and every price range. A group of us couldn't decide what we liked best so we ordered a bit of everything- 4 starters, 2 sides and 3 entrees, all to split. It was all delicious! Very thought out and well designed and cooked to perfection! I have to say the items that really made my tastebuds scream "wow" we're the scallops (I've never had any that perfectly cooked & seasoned), the Mac n cheese, and the apple mushroom bread pudding that came with the crispy brick chicken. I am not a bread pudding person, but the flavors and texture were perfect! Everything was excellent! Parking in the area is...well it's Southtown so it's pretty limited, but it's so worth it! It'd be great for a date night or a small group. The only thing. Don't sit inside with grandma if she's hard of hearing since it gets really loud inside. *I definitely recommend reservations* read more

This is my second review because the first time we came here, we sat outside, which is a different experience from sitting inside. This time we sat inside and it was great! It's a very local place that is centralized in the king Williams district. Our waiter was 15 mins late, so they gave us a free appetizer! I enjoyed my watermelon salad and the Loretta burger. The soft summer cocktail was good too, it had a lot of cilantro in it, which I love. This place is great for a nice date. You'll probably spend $35-60 here easily. read more

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You definitely need a reservation! The servers were nice and considerate even though we were walk in customers. The bartenders were nice and friendly. Drinks were amazing. Food was a 10/10. I recommend the Mac and cheese! Dim atmosphere calls for a great date night. read more

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Yummy yummy in my tummy seasoning, sear, juice, potato's (steak). Staff is very friendly. read more

Bar Loretta - Yummy seasoned steak - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Parking is a hassle and the menu is a bit limited when it comes to chicken or vegetarian options. The fries are SO good! The Brussels sprouts were super tasty. Bread is available upon request- GET IT. Literally, I am planning on returning just for the bread. The drinks are okay and are a bit over priced in my opinion. Many were ordering the burger- I'm wondering if they ordered it because it was one of the cheapest items on the menu or if it was good. The atmosphere is what makes this place good. I'm giving it 4 stars because that bread and oil was super bad ass. read more

Went for a Sunday dinner with a good friend, the food, the drinks- the SERVICE!! Best I've ever had. So grateful we chose this place tonight. Sit outside if you have the chance! It's gorgeous out there. Brandon served us and was the best server I've ever had.. been in the restaurant industry for ten years and he was so informative about the menu, his knowledge on food and drinks based on my preferred interests catered exactly to the meal I was hoping for and more. Thank you bar Loretta read more

Good. Had the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and the beef tenderloin as the main course. My partner had the market burger. Everything was average. Nothing really special if you're use to the dishes they serve. The main stars where the drinks and the ambiance. Had the ride or die and my partner had the June bug Both good drinks. read more

Bar Loretta - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came here on a weeknight. It started out chill and quiet on the patio. My first server was great, but had to leave early. My food came out relatively quickly. I ordered the strawberry cesar salad (lacking flavor and freshness), the rock shrimp appetizer (way too salty, could not eat), and the smash burger (soggy and sad) with fries, the only tasty dish I had! Prices are ridiculous. I spent over $80 for a terrible meal. After my first server left, I pretty much got ignored. I had to go find them to pay my bill. It became noisy, smoky and sketch pretty quickly outside. Besides the great music, it was a very disappointing last dinner in San Antonio. read more

Met some friends for dinner. First time here. Definitely will not be my last. Everything was absolutely perfect. We all loved the creative pairing on every plate. The drinks were fantastic. My husband got a Japanese whiskey ginger/grapefruit cocktail. It was so good and I despise whiskey. The vibe of the bar was great. It was noisy when we first got there at 4:45 on a Saturday but once it started getting busier the music was lowered. The service was top notch. Our waiter was very attentive. It was a great experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Cool, chill atmosphere. Great service. Drinks are decent. They make a solid old fashioned. All the food was cooked perfectly and good portions with solid flavor. That cranberry shortcake with the biscuit was amazing! Great place to go to with friends or date night. 5 stars will come back again. read more

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Delightful and delicious... from the rare find of Weller Antique 107, to the scrumptious Loretta burger, Bar Loretta is a fantastic addition to Southtown eateries. Adding to the wonderful food and drink is the friendly and helpful service. Be sure to order the Weller, and ask for Todd or Ness. Cheers! read more

Bar Loretta - Loretta Burger - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Very cute place with a unique menu and delicious food. The pork chop was amazing! Everyone in our group loved their meal and service was great. Highly recommend ! read more

For being such a new restaurant, they have nailed the entire dining experience! Called around 8:30 on Friday and got a 9:30 reservation. Arrived a little early, so we sat at the beautiful bar. Taylor made us great cocktails! The Tipperary was a perfectly balanced variation of a Manhattan with just a hint of sweetness (not too strong, but has a kick just how I like it!). The old fashioned was also wonderful. For dinner, we shared the polenta starter. Amazing! It was crispy and salty, and rounded out well with earthiness from the mushrooms and goat cheese. The balsamic drizzle added caramelized sweetness and made each bite a treat. I had the shrimp and grits for dinner. I really enjoyed the sauce with tortilla strips. The grits were served in a format similar to the polenta, like a flavorful hush puppy cake. The shrimp itself was perfectly fine, but I realized halfway through I didn't really want shrimp so I took it home! The leftovers got an egg added to it for brunch this morning. My husband's lamb was just incredible! It was served with risotto that had sausage and peaches, raisins, and a sour cherry demi-glacé. Our server, John, was warm and friendly throughout the service. He was hustling through the dining rooms mostly, but sat down with us for a second at the end when my husband said he nearly gnawed at the lamb bones, his meal was so good! John told us about tentative brunch and market plans at the premises. We're so excited to find Bar Loretta and can't wait to see its growth and impact on the community. read more

Bar Loretta - Lamb chops - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This place always hits it out of the park- from the friendly staff and the amazing menu, I have yet to have a bad experience here. The bar staff do a great job with cocktails and the kitchen makes amazing food. My wife seems to always order the filet which is always cooked perfectly and I always fall victim to whatever off-menu offerings they have. Do yourself a favor and try Bar Loretta. read more

I read in The Current that Bar Loretta was opening up in the old Mad Hatter location so I came out to check out the latest offering in S. Town and I'm glad I did. Upon arrival, I was greeted and seated immediately and then approached by my fabulous server (Cassandra). Just having opened, I was amazed as she gave me a run down of the menu, was able to answer all my questions and then gave me her best recommendations from the menu. So, I decided to start with the Salman Al Pastor with a side of the crispy Brussel sprouts and a Big Red Sazerac to help occupy my time while waiting for the food. The Sazerac came out first and it was nicely chilled and the hint of Big Red added the aromatic that is in the drinks name. Nicely made. Next up, the Salmon Al Pastor and brussel sprouts. The dish smelled delicious and was fillet was served atop a tortilla bowl (totally unnecessary) with wilted cabbage and grilled onions. The fillet was tender, flaky and seasoned well and the side of pineapple crema added a dash of sweetness to the fish which helped balance the tartness of the crispy brussell sprouts. Great combination! Too help ease this great food down I also had a Bulleit Rye Old Fashion and Manhattan. They're is a great cocktail menu and the bar tenders are legit so have exploring. Overall, I really liked my first encounter with Bar Loretta and I look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. P.S. The ownership/management team mentioned they are working a brunch menu so stay tuned! read more

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My husband and I came here for an anniversary. The service was impeccable, with spot on recommendations. The food and drinks were equally delicious, and the overall feel of the space is super cool older home. read more

A hard to beat vibe and a must when they've booked a band - always fun never disappoints

Bar Loretta is the perfect spot for a traditional sit down or late night eats and drinks. But, the late night eats menu available every day until 1 a.m. is definitely what makes this place stand out to me. It is rare to find reasonably priced + quality food in the city that late into the night. Some popular items include steak frites, crispy brussel sprouts and the market burger and fries pictured. My mom and I shared the plate, so they separated the fries for us. Our bar tender also freestyle mixed two rum based drinks also pictured here (based on our liquor preference) that each tasted like craft cocktails. I believe they were only $12-13 a piece. The sit down dinner can get a little pricier, but you can't beat the taste, presentation and service here. Plus you won't want to skip the dessert menu where everything is only $10. Our double chocolate bread pudding was recommended by our server. Although it was more decadent than I would normally go for, it definitely didn't disappoint on the flavor combos and wasn't overly sweet. read more

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Amazing it was so good!! Will be coming back!! I had the peppered beef tenderloin, would definitely have again! The place is so cute and staff is so friendly! Super cute date spot! read more

One of the nicest bars in San Antonio, great food, too. This is one the few late night open spots for great food in town.

Great! When it's not too crowded the ambiance is the best! Awesome polenta, burgers are good - wish they would bring back the burger with mushrooms though - it was bomb and crave-able! read more

Do yourself a favor if you're in town, if you lived here for a decade, or it's your first time visiting this establishment-- order the Jerky Washed Mezcal with Sangrita and Red Hots. Nine times out ten when I walk into a craft cocktail bar I've had some kind of derivative of Everything they have on their menu. That doesn't make me like the bar any more or any less. A good drink deserves praise when it's prepared because I've even had some of the classics messed up. But the Buccees Cocktail section was (excuse my language) fucking awesome. I think it ties together some things that everyone in Texas can find familiar, with some things that people look for in a craft cocktail. Mesh the two together and you're introducing a whole new clientele to things they may have never tried otherwise. A little daring. Fun. Simple. And does the trick. I'll keep coming back for that Jerky Washed Mezcal & Sangrita read more

Bar Loretta - Jerkey fat washed mezcal with sangrita and red hots - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Awesome service and delicious food!! Cute little environment. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were on their free! Highly recommend the pork chop and lemon chop. The lemon blueberry cake was absolutely delicious. read more

Bar Loretta is located in a quaint, off the beaten path, in the King William's area. The menu is varied and selections are superb. Seating both in the front room bar area, as well as dine in and dine outdoors tables. The service is lovely & we always feel well taken care of. It's perfect for meeting up with friends or for a date night. And the food never disappoints. read more

Great food and service was fabulous! Made reservations and was sat right in time. We were not rushed out. We took our 13 yo foodie and he really enjoyed his fancy night out with his parents. read more

Bar Loretta - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great drinks, great food, and great service! I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. I ordered catch of the day which was a red fish and it was cooked to perfection. Definitely coming back. read more

I am so glad I was able to experience and visit this new bar and restaurant in King William District! It is such a cute spot for date night or a girls lunch date or night out. Great photo ops as well! I enjoyed everything I tasted, everything had so much flavor, super unique tastings. My favorite was the Chili Glazed Pork Tenderloin! read more

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First time trying Bar Loretta in Southtown and we were definitely pleased with the food and vibes there. I personally think we had the best spot in the restaurant .. all of the food was delicious, the drinks were tasty, and the overall price for everything was very reasonable. Highly recommend this spot read more

One of San Antonio's gems. The ownership's experience in managing successful restaurants is on display. Staff are well trained and courteous, food is always on point and meticulously prepared, and drinks are some of the best in town, served by friendly bar tenders. Need more live music though! read more

Pricey. But nice Food was good. Could taste the pour in the drinks. Service was friendly and quick. Great vibe. read more

Fantastic meal! I first saw this place a few years ago when we stayed at nearby Brackenridge House for a weekend (also highly recommend!), but Bar Loretta wasn't quite yet open (I think the sign said we were there like two weeks early for the actual open). So when we went back to SATX for a wedding, and again stayed at Brackenridge House, was hoping that BL would still be there. It's there and going strong. Managed to get a reservation for a Saturday night on the patio - lovely weather, great service. Food was really outstanding - between my salmon and the wife's lamb ragout, plus the rock shrimp appetizer and the Wiseman cocktail, I enjoyed every bite and felt the very reasonable tab at the end of the night was worth every penny and more. Great date spot. Great location (short walk to any of the bars or coffee shops in the area, or just walk around the neighborhood admiring the grand old homes of the King William District). We will make it a 'must go' every time we're in SATX - you should too! read more

Always a favorite! You can never go wrong with the burger. Drinks and service have always been good.

Came for an early dinner and it was mildly busy! Highly recommend a rsvp. My favorite was the lamb chop, sooo soft and delicious. - fancy cheese board - "Junebug vs hurricane" (gin, strawberries, sparkling wine) and "trying not to lie" (fernet branca, campari, Mexican coke, red wine) - salmon al pastor - lamb chop - Brussel sprouts with chamoy and contija read more

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This place was a gem in San Antonio. We had good drinks and great service and a lovely meal. We started with a few cocktails, and I wish I remember the names of them But they were both delicious. We started with the cheese plate, which was a nice sampling of fresh berries, great cheese, and bread. We also had the beet salad, which had some fresh citrus. Both starters were really great. We also had a steak entrée, as well as a fish special. Both entrées were just enough. We also added on the brussels sprouts, which were like a party in your mouth with great flavor. We had a very enjoyable meal here. The restaurant is very lively and borderline noisy. This may be offputting if you're looking for a quiet dining experience to talk. Service couldn't have been better. The server is very knowledgeable about the menu, answered all of our questions and guided us to the top menu choices. We were visiting family all the way from New Jersey so we were happy to stumble on the spot definitely different than most of the touristy places in San Antonio. Take the leap and go here. You won't be disappointed. The cost is on the higher side but you definitely get the quality. read more

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