Had a great experience at Blue Star Bar & Restaurant. One of the things that encouraged me to write this review was the fact that they use beef tallow or butter instead of processed seed oils, which I really appreciate in the world we currently live in. On top of that, our waitress Hannah was awesome. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Overall, great food, great service, and I really appreciate the quality of the ingredients they use. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Love the location! Heart of Southtown, near the Riverwalk and trails. After we rode a 20 mile bike ride, we were ready to grub down at Blue Star Brewing. A perfect day to eat outside , the six of us sat at an outdoor table. Our server was friendly and the menu had something for each one of us. We ordered fried mushrooms for the table and it came out pretty fast. The mushroom texture was kinda rubbery and others said the beer cheese dipping sauce had no flavor. We then put our drinks and lunch orders in. I really enjoyed the peach fruit geyser-beer. Thereafter, service went downhill. We noticed all customers that came and ordered after us were getting their food before we did. We were starving ! We had to flag down our server to find out was going on. After a long wait, our plates slowly started coming out. The turkey avocado BLT was pretty good- thick cut seasoned turkey, delicious thick cut bacon, I don't remember tasting much of the avocado, and I enjoyed the sourdough bread and fresh salad. Hubby had the chicken and waffles- he said it was ok- they were chicken tenders as opposed to fried chicken and the waffle was very dry. Food was just ok and service was very slow. Not sure we'll be back... read more

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A native to San Antonio, I had never had the pleasure of visiting Blue Star Brewing. The atmosphere is eclectic and relaxing, informal and inviting. India, my waitress, was friendly and knowledgeable. Asking for a glass of Chardonnay she steered me to a Ruson, (not sure how to spell that). Never heard of this before but wow, how delicious. My husband ordered a craft beer. By the way, he has been here several times with co-workers hence he brought me. I ordered the bunless greek hamburger which is graciously served on top of a Mediterranean salad. My husband order the chicken fried chicken. Both entrees were excellent. My experience was so pleasant and surprisingly so, I would highly recommend this Bar and restaurant to all San Antonio natives and maybe their out of town guests. Close to downtown, so the fun can begin here. read more

At 7PM (Wed 5 Aug 2026) sparsely a "crowd" to be seen - only two tables and 3 people at the bar. Quick service - and friendly too. Drinks came right out. Then our order was placed. Our meals were promptly delivered and each was correct. The burgers, while not huge, were of a regular size. Good flavor and not dried out as are the dreaded "smash burgers. For the side I ordered the house salad with blue cheese dressing and old Al went for the French fries. He offered me some of them and I took several. The fries were great - best I've had in the last several outings with my old friend. Real potatoes (not from a bag) cooked as homemade - just right - not over seasoned. Not dry in the center and nicely browned on the outside. They use peanut oil - I would like to know what these would be like fried in tallow. The two (different) beers I had were certainly more than just acceptable. Not over priced and really satisfying. The room is "funky - eclectic - comfortable". No complaints there with its 30 year character. The 4 star rating is not a slight - 5 star must be reserved for the extraordinary. I will return and I believe you should put it on your list. BTW - I found the Blue Dressing to be very good. Had real blue cheese in it and the amount was sufficient for the salad and dipping the fries into. read more

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Just left this Sunday afternoon. Order wings and fried mushrooms. There was a hair in the mushrooms and chicken nuggets in the mix with the mushrooms. Wings were tough. Not quality. Also, tip was added for table of 6. But we were a table of 5. Waitress unable to count the people at the table. This was not a good experience. read more

What a fun night! Met some friends here on "Jazz Night" to her The LampLighters! Local Jazz band playing Jazz standards and all the good music from when your parents were kids. Food is moderately priced and so is the craft beer. I had the ribeye steak which was pretty darn good! Dinner and a show! Check it out! read more

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First, Do you like your beer icy cold or cool? IF you like it really cold, this is not the place for you. Food took awhile even though we were the only customers, but when it came, it was excellent. The garlic and parmesan cheese won the meal for us. Service was good, music was nice and classic rock. Seating inside and outdoor has a nice patio with umbrellas on a wooden deck. Location is cozy, eccentric. Nice to eat and stroll alittle. Free parking lot shared with other retail stores and eateries, this is also placed along the river. Great to hang out especially if you want to rent some bikes or stroll along the scenic small path. read more

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Ambiance: Local brewery with a patio and indoor dining options. Dog friendly and a great spot for large groups or hanging out on a weekend. The chicken fried chicken was okay - not the best but decent! Their beers were okay as well. They didn't have the biggest selection/options IMO but the service was decent and we had a nice time. Parking onsite - does get crowded! read more

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The 2 beers we got were great and the cherry limeade made with their guyser beer was delicious. I won't lie that I was disappointed in the food scene here. We order the rueben, which was flavorful but extremely tough. I'm not one to complain about fat trimming on a meat like this but it definitely could have used a bit. The bread was stale as you can probably tell by the pic. The fish & chips... I mean the fries were good. The fish/breading had no seasoning to it. The batter/breading also fell completely off when he took the first bite -- as someone who fries fish often, they must've meant the fish was probably not dried off before breading or they didn't let it sit before frying. read more

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Ugh! I hate to do this. This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is amazing but lately the service has been horrible. I really hope they can figure it out!!! Understaffed...and staff that needs training in customer service skills. read more

This is a nice spot off the beaten path in San Antonio. I only had the beer, but the service was top-notch and the house brewed beers were quite good. The patio was large and comfortable. The food looked and smelled quite good, and I will probably be trying that out in the near future. Nice spot for a break before or after some fishing in the San Antonio river. read more

Came to eat on First Friday and we were able to get seated really quickly. The waitress was fast and super attentive. At the table we had chicken strips, wings, a burger and the fish and chips. All the food was great. The location is small but fun. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My wife and I enjoy the sandwich and beer selections. And we always sit on the wooden deck patio--wit our dog. And from there a walk to the river and along the banks is a pleasant way to spend an hour or so. read more

This is a return visit to Blue Star Brewing. We were in the mood for Craft Beer along with Fish & Chip. This place hit the mark. Our server Eleanore is very sweet and energetic. She made our visit very nice. The atmosphere is casual with a rustic / artistic vibe. There is seating both inside and out but in this heat, inside is great. Fun Fact: if you like the brew you had with lunch you can purchase a Growler and have it filled to go. As Always - Eat In Good Health. read more

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Was excited to try food and beer at this brewery in Southtown. It's a great location! So that's what it's got going for it. Service was not good either. Our server took a while to take our order and we had to wait awhile, and then after we got our order, our server didn't really come by to check up on us. We had to wait and wave them down to get a water refill, I wouldn't recommend the food. Fries were not crispy and super bland. The sandwich was mediocre. Wished there was more pastrami. There was only a layer or two of meat but usually places stack it. The German plate was pretty sad. The beers we got were mostly sours. If I am in the area, I'd come back to try more beers but I probably won't get food next time. If you're in the area and wanting a drink, I recommend it. But if you're wanting food, I would recommend going elsewhere read more

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1) I called ahead to try and call in an order to-go, for the staff member to inform me that they can't take phone orders. 2) My husband went in to order and wait, mind you they only had like one waitress and one bartender, and no more than two tables seated. Service was friendly enough, so that's where the star came from. 3) When we opened our meals at home the quality of the food was horrible. He got a brisket grilled cheese, the bread was faced cheese side out and brisket was dry . I ordered the pig pie and it was served in two tiny containers, both containing only mash potatoes and soupy shredded pieces of pork that looked like cat food soup. Neither container had any roasted corn or cheddar cheese. The mash/pork soup was very salty and tasted old and smelled bad We were extremely disappointed. It's like there was no effort or pride in the service or the food. We used to love going there, and I am now not sure we will be returning. read more

the food and beer is amazing! Great location in southtown, the sandwiches are the best. read more

Blue Star Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Just had their beers. IPA was quite meh. Fruit sour (raspberry) was solid. Cool space. Great service. Just need to up their brew game (the entire state does). Same owner as bike shop nearby. Great bike shop! Rented a townie and did a mission tour. read more

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I met my friend here for lunch. I arrived early. I waited at the host stand to be seated. After waiting for 5 minutes, I grabbed some menus, went outside and sat myself. I saw a server and she said that's okay. It was around 1140 on a Tuesday afternoon. I sat outside with some other people. It's a cool vibe and you can bring your dog. I ordered a sangria. The sangria is nothing special, but it was refreshing. My friend eventually showed up and ordered a Dr Pepper. 10 minutes later he still didn't have his Dr Pepper. We asked somebody else. Then we were told they don't have Dr Pepper. But they have Mexican Coke. He ordered that. It took a while, but somebody brought us a fountain Coke with ice. She said that was a Mexican Coke. He tasted it, I tasted it. There's no way that's a Mexican Coke. Are we going to complain? No. We are hungry and have been waiting forever. The food finally arrived. I had the corned beef sandwich with fries. The corned beef was tasty. Some of the fat could've been trimmed. The fries were old and a little cold. My friend ordered the brisket tacos. He said they tasted funny. Once he took off all the salsa. It was better. The salsa was old. If you're going here for lunch, expect to wait a long time. We were told the kitchen was backed up, but there was not a lot of people. Customers on the patio looked frustrated because the service was terrible. This place needs better management and some help. I won't be back anytime soon. read more

I hate to give bad reviews, but my experience here was so horrible I owe it to other diners as a public service announcement. My boyfriend and I each ordered entrees. He ordered a Ruben sandwich and I ordered the salmon. His entree arrived within 15 mins and I was told mine would be arriving shortly after. After another 10 minutes our server came back out to let me know the kitchen was backed up and it would be longer. I found this a little hard to believe because we were literally the only people left on the patio and there were only 3 tables inside. After another 20 mins my boyfriend finished his entree and I asked him to just cancel mine because after 30 mins I could tell they clearly had forgot to put my order in and I no longer desired to eat it. He cancelled the entree and our server came out to say "the kitchen literally just finished making it, it'll be comped but do you want to take it to-go?" Which we replied "yes". She then returned to tell us that the kitchen refused to put it in a to-go box and that if I wanted it I had to eat it right then and there. Our server seemed as baffled as we were from this statement made by the kitchen.. The whole situation was just incredibly rude and we definitely won't be back, which is so sad because we live in the area and love to support local. read more

Blue Star won't be a first choice for beer or food unless you're in the area. That doesn't make this brewery a bad option, it's just a perfect okay one. The beers are all pretty standard and inoffensive. They're great if you're with your dad or just need a drink after a run. Get a flight and you'll see what I mean. The food is your typical bar food - lots if fried things and many shades of beige. The best thing about Blue Star Brewing is the service. The waitress I had was one of the best ever and made sure I was taken care of and thought of. The bartender was also almost at that level. They deserve all the praise. Be sure to check out events here as they do lots of fun outreach programs and they even host astronomy nights! Parking will be a pain. If you don't parking in the Blue Star parking lot, drive half a block east and you'll find free street parking. read more

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My son and I were looking for a spot to feed our hunger and have a cool drink after junk shopping all day. We were originally trying to find the ramen place we had ate at a few years earlier and settled in here. Well we were not disappointed the food was great and the beer was awesome. read more

Try them all and find what you like! I really liked the sours! Sit at the bar for excellent service. read more

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4/7/23 came for first Friday at BlueStar. I would not recommend their food. Their beer was mediocre Service was okay Ambiance was good, except we were sitting right under the bug zapper read more

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Come for the brews stay for the food. Went in a relatively quiet night. IPA's are always great and so are the nachos. Today we had dinner as well. Service was great, parking is a challenge. read more

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It was a gorgeous day so we sat in the patio which gives you a view of the riverwalk. It wasn't busy for a Saturday, got a table quick. Our server was great. The nachos were ok, they had beer cheese which mixed with the brisket wasn't my favorite. The beers were fine. Nothing stands out. Nice place to check out before you head over to the shops. read more

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I've been coming here forever because my family and I have always had a good time. Great environment and great food but today I saw a waitress for the first time in a skirt bending down and bending over the counter in a very disrespectful/inappropriate way. I couldn't even enjoy the rest of my night. We won't be coming back for a while. Sadly read more

I grabbed a beer here with a friend and our dogs one afternoon. The weather was great and it was a lil busy inside. I was told to be seated and someone will be out shortly to take my order. I wanted to try some local San Antonio beer and I wasn't disappointed. The Spire stout was an oatmeal stout, standard in taste and mouthfeel, it was on nitro so it was especially smooth. The staff were friendly, the restrooms inside were decent and clean. It's a cool place to visit and the patio is very dog friendly. read more

Blue Star Brewing - Stout on tap - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Parking is a tad chaotic, but service once you get seated is amazing. Our food was fresh and hot, definitely recommend the brisket fries!! So so so good!! Big portions, read more

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Service was good and our food didn't disappoint. I took away a star bc the patio can use some serious attention. Given that this place has a big outdoor audience since it's right at the river and bike trail, it would benefit them to clean up, fix up the patio. I also don't like they add a GB tax and a fee for using a Credit card to pay. The established is big enough to eat the credit card fee for customers. read more

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This place could be so much better and it's really down to some things that they could totally control. Their beers are actually not that bad. I tried both of their sours and they were some of the better sours I've had in Texas so far. Unfortunately, when I asked for a taster it was brought out to me in those little paper cups that you put ketchups in at McDonald's. What kind of brewery gives out tasters like that? I would hope that there would be a little more pride in their product than to present it like pills at a nursing home. Similarly, service was...questionable. Our server didn't just seem new but discombobulated. He couldn't answer questions about their beers but I had to point out what I was talking about on the menu. Their beers are good, they are but it doesn't reflect it in so many ways. read more

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Amazing sandwiches and delicious brew and sangria. Fun atmosphere Only ding was our table we terribly wobbly

Reasonably good food with excellent service. Standard pub food. Bulverde Pilsner was a highlight because it was soft and almost creamy. Texican beer was mid. read more

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Terrible service. Forgot to put 1 out of 5 dishes in for our order. Took 15 min to get my order while everyone else ate. Blamed it on the kitchen instead of taking accountability on the error which I would have respected. Brought out food with no utensils. Food is mediocre at best. Will not be back. read more

We came here on a Monday so it was really chill. Our server was really attentive. We got poppers (pretty good) and a couple of IPAs (just okay). read more

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Amazingly HORRIBLE. We had a baby shower in their event room which looked beautiful but if was ridiculously HOT. All of our guests and friends were dripping with sweat. We notified the staff and they said there were having trouble with the HVAC. Maintenance came in to check it and he made it worse. All of our guests informed us they fell ill afterwards. Pretty sure it was from hot beer & spoiled food. Don't spend your monies here. Spoke with management for compensation and the best they could offer was 10% after we spent about 1k. Hello we live in San Antonio a functioning HVAC is required. I could've had the party outside instead if I wanted sweat. read more

This place is nice. We checked it out during one of the first Fridays. I think we were in the section of a new server. Totally fine, everyone has to start somewhere. We were in the upstairs section and it was HOT. Would not recommend it during the summer. Beer selection was good, but they were out of one or two that we wanted to try. I think I would go back on a not so busy time and try to get a place in the main eating area for the best ambiance. read more

Nice local brew house with craft beers and nice space to relax or meet up with some friends. Nice outdoor patio and chill environment. Try it. read more

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We celebrated happy hour here on a Tuesday. Beer was delicious and food decent. They had live music in the back room - I believe it was a jazz band playing. The back room was packed! really cool area to explore. read more

My hubby and I only had a limited time to enjoy a quick bite to eat without the kids so I didn't have a chance to look up reviews before picking a place. If I had seen the reviews, I definitely would have chosen a different place!My hubby wanted to enjoy some cold beer on tap with our meal so we decided to check this place out since we were nearby. We dined outside since it was such a beautiful day. There were no actual menus so we had to scan the QR code to check out the menu on our phones. We were greeted in a timely manner, the waitress was very pleasant. My hubby ordered a beer and I ordered a Southtown Mule to start off with and for our meals we went with a salad with chicken tenders and a turkey melt. I was surprised that the beer selection wasn't better with it being a brewery and all. As far as the cocktails, all are made with beer since this establishment only has a beer and wine license so keep that in mind if you prefer cocktails with liquor. My Southtown Mule was just okay. It was a bit too sour for me and reminded me of a cheap sport's bar drink. The turkey melt was a bit disappointing to put it nicely. The turkey was dry and they forgot the tomatoes. At least the bread was perfectly toasted and the fries were homemade and were actually good. I was STARVING so I didn't feel like waiting for the order to be corrected. I asked the waitress for ranch Dressing which definitely saved the sandwich and made it somewhat enjoyable. The salad had 2 super large core/butt end chunks in it. I don't know about you but I don't really enjoy having that in my salad. It just shows pure laziness, that says a lot about the care that they put into their food. The chicken tenders were average, not bad but not exactly good. Again, ranch Dressing saved yet another food item. The only reason that I'm being generous with the three stars is because the homemade fries were good and so was the ranch Dressing. The ranch definitely salvaged our meals! We left feeling disappointed. When you have kids and you FINALLY get some adult time for a quick date, it's extremely frustrating when everything is sub par. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

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