Yum! During our trip to San Antonio, we fell into the trap of bad tourist food a time or two. It seemed like everything on the river was bad. Luckily, we had dinner at Boudro's before a ghost tour, and neither one of these events was scary. We started with the oysters which were unique and delicious. Our mains were the blackened fish and the quail. Both were very tasty. Drinks were good, bread was good, and service was fine if a little slow. We sat outside and enjoyed the views. After some bad meals on the river, we were glad Boudro's was so good! read more

I travel to San Antonio quarterly for business, and always stay by the riverwalk. Four times 8n the last 6 months, I have asked the host of this restaurant for a table for 9ne. Every time I have been rudely 8nformed I can go sit at the bar. No matter how long I have been willing to wait. So if you travel solo for business. Go somewhere they will seat you instead. Tokyo Cowboy and Landrys have always been super cool read more

Definitely make a reservation and specify in comments that you'd like to be on the river walk. We did and got a wonderful seat right on the river walk albeit at the end of the row of tables almost where the next restaurant begins, which is The Original Mexican Restaurant. The only problem with sitting on the river is the male Hispanic Rio tour boats drivers all make the same comment when they drive by. They must have it in their gag book or learned from each other. When they drive by they always talk about all the restaurants in this particular area touting how they got everything here, Mexican and then as they drive by "and over there is Chinese Mexican". I mean, by the 6th time it was just kinda annoying. Anyway, the food here was really good. Their prime rib is not like your standard thick cut medium rare prime rib. It's a regular steak. The blackened version is their premiere steak. But we passed. Their shrimp and grits is their most famous dish. I tried it and it was fantastic (and I don't even care for grits) The ribeye was also good. Slightly overdone for medium rare unfortunately m. But good albeit tough to cut as a result. Our waiter never stopped by for a water refill or to ask how the meal was so we had to flag down someone for the water and a steak knife which came when we were almost done eating unfortunately. A bit sad when you're tipping $20 for never coming by. He didn't even bring out the food. But he did do the guac. About the guac. Tableside guacamole is pretty good. But it'll fill you up fast. So pace yourself. It come with chips which we occasionally gave a few to the hungry ducks who were all waiting for hand outs. Definitely make reservations! It was packed in the evening. read more

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This was a delicious spot on the River Walk. I had the mesquite grilled quail which I really loved. the vegetables that came with it were incredibly well seasoned. Our servers were outstanding, very friendly and on top of it. The restaurant itself was clean. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Mesquite grilled quail - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ordered the 16oz Berkshire double rib pork chop which was recommended and perfectly cooked, not too raw with tender meat. The included bread was warm a d soft. Service was fast. Would have liked to try the table side guacamole or cocktails but just needed to eat something quick. Ambiance: refined atmosphere. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Pork chop - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I loved my experience here! I went with a colleague on her recommendation. Our server was extremely helpful with assisting me with items I could enjoy. The food was extremely tasty and I had plenty to spare! Excellent spot, location, ambiance, and staff- one can't go wrong with anything ordered. read more

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Stopped by here for dinner, with coworkers, and the food and drinks were enjoyable. I started off with a lemon drop (made with tequila) and their shrimp cocktail. I didn't have to wait long for the items and the shrimp was tasty with the different sauces. I also shared a table side guacamole but it was a little too chunky for me. Other than that, the flavor was there. For my main, I ordered the blackened gulf fish with sides of roasted potatoes and veggies. The fish was delicious and veggies enjoyable; however, I did have to send the potatoes back due to them being cold. I did receive another order and it was warmer. My coworkers did enjoy their food as well. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the service was great! read more

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We chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner. They made us feel special by bringing out champagne right away. We were blown away by the service. I wish I remembered our servers name because she was so friendly, helpful, and we all felt like friends by the end! We loved being able to watch all the people by the river on the patio area. We started with the famous table side guacamole and it really was memorable. I got the herb crusted drum fish and my boyfriend got the shrimp and grits. Both were excellent and came out quickly. Large portions, I couldn't even finish my dish. It gets busy later in the evening so definately recommend a reservation! read more

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Ate here around 1130 am on a rainy Monday, we were easily seated outside, we enjoyed the tableside guacamole, and the lunch menu which included 10 oz sirloin and the smash burger (my two kids split it). The server made our experience great, as it was an anniversary lunch and he made sure our experience was great from start to finish. read more

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Amex Resy credit brought us here but the food and service will make us return. The staff was so friendly. Our waiter took great care of us. He recommended the margarita and it was all tequila and the perfect start to our dinner date. The fresh bread is a nice compliment. There is plenty of space inside and out. If you want a nice view of the river walk, then outdoors is the place to be. But I live locally and being outside in July is not my jam. On to the food....the shrimp and grits is the best I've ever had ANYWHERE. No lie...the flavors were impeccable. I still can't quite put my finger on the sauce but it was amazing! The steak and fries were really good...I loved the chimmichurri sauce. I wish the fries were a little bigger bc they were good as well it's just hard picking them up when they are so tiny. This place is a hit. We will be back! read more

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I was so excited to eat here after reading numerous reviews but I did not enjoy this meal at all. I made a reservation so thankfully we did not have to wait. The inside of the restaurant has a smell, the service was terrible (she didn't take half of the table's drink orders/never greeted us or introduced herself/taking orders like it was McDonald's), and the food was just not good. It tasted like it was cooked in The Riverwalk water. I expected more for the price. The only thing I actually enjoyed was the table side guacamole. Will not be back and do not recommend. One star for guac and one for the location. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Decent service and good location, but the food was below my expectation overall. We ordered the black and white soup, prime rib and chess pie. The soup never arrived, but we didn't say anything because the prime rib with fries and veg looked like plenty of food for us. The prime rib was flavorful, and was a big portion which was expected for the $48 price tag. Veg was mid and I wasn't wowed by the seasoning on the shoestring fries. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the lime chess pie. In general, I adore chess pies but the lime flavor just didn't pair well with the custard filling. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Lime chess pie - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food, service, view....all fantastic! Waiter was fabulous. Especially liked the blackened prime rib.

Food was great, outdoor patio seating was beautiful. Would definitely go back and recommend. read more

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Good was delish here Only one issue.... The guacamole is made table side, but it is a bit different than normal quac. Steak was excellent, could have been a little hotter, but great flavor and sauce Friends loved the shrimp and grits and the coconut shrimp Wife had scallops and those were very tasty The brownie desert was excellent Only downside is you are packed in the place if you want inside seating read more

The guacamole was great, very fresh! Ordered the blackened prime rib and definitely met the expectations. Very fatty, but overall cooked perfectly. Also ordered the crab and shrimp enchiladas and was a bit disappointed. Lacked salt or any flavor, and overall bland. The portion size was generous but I would not order it again. read more

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Nice spot right off the river. Can be a bit annoying if it's packed with ppl walking by. The service was okay but water refills took a while and sitting in the heat was uncomfortable. The guac is made table side and you can request how you'd like it. Comes with bread and butter at the table. I got the shrimp gumbo that came out hot but it was lacking in spices. The salad was great, tasted like homemade dressing. There are river tours that park or go by. Ducks that swim up. The restaurant location is nice outside. But again if there's lots of foot traffic they kind of squeeze thru. read more

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Hard to find parking and it's expensive across the street. The take side guac was good, but was very spicy. Also there was more chips than guac. Ordered the steak frites, it was okay. The steak looked interesting. Also they brought bread and butter with your meal which is weird, should be before cause you can barely finish your food. read more

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I always feel very badly when I don't do a review of such an excellent restaurant and frankly Boudro's is an example of an exceptional restaurant. Firstly, the ambience is incredible. We were right on the river walk, but walked through the entire restaurant on our way to be seated and every bit of it is as lovely as where we ended up sitting. The Riverwalk, however, is a people watching place and so there really isn't any place in this particular restaurant which is not gonna be pleasant. Secondly, the service is exceptional. This is a very busy place. However, the waiter was simply incredible. Very attentive, very informative quite humorous. He was frankly part of the river walk entertainment. Extremely accommodating and instructive as well. You can't hope for much more from a server in Restaurant than this activity. The food is really quite good. How are the drinks. Extremely dependable and the portions are generous and equally wonderful. There are many places to dine in San Antonio. However, this is an experience not to be missed and I mean that quite sincerely. Kudos for a very, very well run well situated and well managed enjoyable place to dine on the river walk in San Antonio. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - 1 portion of a wonderful menu. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We came here twice on our trip to San Antonio when we were here yesterday we had the tableside guacamole and the sauce and chips. My dining companions had the lemon drop martini and a margarita while I had a nonalcoholic beer. Trying to stay a little sober so I don't fall into the San Antonio River. Our server both times was Alan. Not only is he easy on the eyes, but he's very attentive and an excellent server. He also has a lot of pens in his little apron. He's very prepared. read more

Was able to make same day reservations on a Monday night. I ordered the table side guac and prime rib. The guac was good, but it wasn't amazing. I really liked the prime rib. It was very flavorful and cooked perfectly! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! Be aware that some items in their photos section might not be on the menu now. Richard, our waiter, was fantastic! He was attentive, friendly, courteous, and professional, despite being busy with other customers too. I love the atmosphere. There is seating inside and outside, but I prefer the outside seating, because I like the people watch. Being on the side of the Riverwalk is the perfect spot! read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Dranks! - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place was absolutely packed and had a great energetic vibe. The dining area is a little tight, but not so cramped that you're bumping into people. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation because it gets busy fast. The prices are on the higher side, and my husband felt his Old Fashioned was a bit watered down compared to similar drinks we've had at other restaurants. On the plus side, our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. We ordered the pork tenderloin, ribeye, and shrimp and grits with a creamy gravy sauce. Every single dish was delicious. I'm pretty picky when it comes to steak, but the ribeye really impressed me: it was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The shrimp and grits were another standout. The creamy sauce was rich and incredibly tasty, with just a hint of spice that added flavor without being overwhelming. As someone who doesn't enjoy very spicy food, I thought it was just right. Overall, despite the crowded atmosphere and slightly disappointing cocktail, the food was excellent and definitely the highlight of our visit. We'd happily come back for another meal. read more

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Leaving Bandera, Texas and heading to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, I had just a couple hours to show my sister-in-law the San Antonio Riverwalk. We found this spot with easy river access, and it exceeded every expectation. The staff was unbelievably friendly from the moment we arrived. Parking was a block away ($25 for two hours), and the elevator down to the restaurant was easy to find. We got a beautiful table right on the river and enjoyed drinks and appetizers. The tableside guacamole was hands-down the best I've ever had, and the shrimp cocktail served in a cucumber boat with sauces right in the boat was both creative and delicious. From start to finish, the staff treated us like VIPs--even guiding us back to the elevator when we left. Amazing food, stunning view, and incredible service, definitely a must-visit on the Riverwalk! Yelp Austin Elite approved!! read more

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Want a great FriDate spot with your special someone? Get on down to Boudro's, you wont regret it! Now to start, this is on the Riverwalk, so of course its busy with tourists and if you sit on the water's edge like we did, you'll have a constant stream of humanity walking by you. Great for people watching, bad for a private dinner. We didnt mind and enjoyed watching all the different people walking by or taking the boat tour. We had reservations and luckily did get the water side table. Which was great for the reasons mentioned above, however it did mean slightly delayed service as our waiter, Tracey J, was running from the water to the kitchen and seemed to have a section that spanned the entire dining area. You can tell he was hustling, so nothing bad to say about him, Im sure its not his fault he was tasked with such a disparate area. We started with the tomato salad, which was fantastic and she got the double rib pork chop and I got the grilled prime rib. We honestly should have just shared one entree, these are true Texas sized portions! I cant decide which one I liked more, the sauce on the pork chop was amazing and my prime rib was cooked perfectly. Even the grilled veggies that came with both were delicious! They cant validate for the parking structure across the street, which isnt their fault since it's now a private structure, so expect to pay $20-$30 for parking which is about the going rate for the Riverwalk on a Friday. All in all this was a great experience and one we'll repeat! read more

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Our trip to Boudro's was fantastic. The inside was like a wine cellar feel. It was so clean. You could smell that staff took time to ensure the place was clean. Besides something swimming in our water and the waiter only putting more ice. The duck gumbo was FANTASTIC! I'm a gumbo snob and it was delicious. No notes. Then I had the blackened fish which was also amazing. The potatoes could have been cooked harder and the spinach a little longer. I would definitely come back here. So happy we found this place. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Blackened fish - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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If I could give more stars I would! The ambiance was one that us in shorts did not feel out of place right along with all in business casual. Mary Christina took very good care of us. Assisting us in dinner and desert selections. The Shrimp and Grits rivals any Michelin star! Hubs has a blue crab and shrimp wrapped in a Bloody Mary Crepe Enchilada. So much crab meat. The deserts were also very decadent and did not disappoint for those of us who rarely indulge. Highly recommend and would definitely return read more

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Came here for dinner, very busy on a Friday night. The server barely came to check in on us, and he forgot to put in one of our mains, so we had to call another server over and ask if it had been put in. However, the food was very good. The only thing I didn't like a lot was that the salmon was too charred, making it slightly bitter, and the fish fillet (we were told it was kampachi) was quite salty. Overall, a pretty good experience, and their creme brûlée was fantastic. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Herb crusted fish fillet - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We were in town for an event and decided to check out the Riverwalk. It was still early, around 4pm and there were not many people around. We stumbled upon Boudro's which looked like a great spot. However, being right in the water, we didn't want to sit where thousands of people would be walking by in a short time. We spotted the Boudro's terrace Bar, directly above the bistro. We went upstairs and there were several tables still available so we were able to be sat right against the railing overlooking the water. All the chairs had blankets for the chilly weather and the patio was decorated for the holidays which is a nice touch! Our server was Miguel. Miguel was very friendly and professional. He always had a smile throughout the evening. Miguel took our orders for drinks and brought out a basket of warm French bread & butter. I ordered a dirty martini and my husband ordered a red sangria. The martini was very good. Not filled to the rim but ice floats on top. The red sangria was not as good. My husband orders them frequently and he said it had a strange flavor. We shared the field mushrooms at 22.50 - with grilled baked polenta, goat cheese, Roma tomatoes and chipotle-thyme demi-glaze. These were absolutely delicious. Miguel also offered us a prickly pear margarita that someone cancelled from their order. We took it! It was very, very good and quite festive looking. We peaked down below at some of the entrees people ordered. They were plated nicely and looked delicious. We thought we would come back for dinner at some point. I would recommend Boudro's but come early if you don't have a reservation or you probably won't be seated. By the time we left, the restaurant was packed and the walkway was so crowded it took a long time to get back to the hotel. This was a Thursday. read more

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Boudro's is the sister restaurant of my favorite restaurant in San Antonio, Zinc Bistro. However, they sadly never reopened Zinc after the pandemic. The prickly pear margarita wasn't as good as it used to be, or the bar tender just had a bad day. It had this strong, solvent- like taste. Food was decent, price has gone up a lot since the pandemic sadly. Same dish I ordered 6 years ago had gone up $23, the surf and turf was $42 dollars 6 years ago, now $65. Crazy inflation. Food was decent. Service was alright. But it's not as good as I remembered. read more

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Loved the food, loved the service. It was nice having dinner on the river walk and people watch, we really enjoyed ourselves. The limeade was truly tasty, would buy again. The fish was a bit burnt on the bottom, but overall was flavorful. The Louisiana bread pudding was different, also smothered in butter. Mariah was really nice and on top of things during our visit there. read more

I absolutely loved my meal here. My bf and I split the filet and a nice salad. We each had a glass of wine, Cab for me and Sauvignon Blanc for him. We ordered the steak medium and it was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. Every bit was perfect. We got squash, zucchini, green beans and onions in the delicious sauce. It also came with a corn pudding. Our waitress was super nice and helpful and didn't make us feel silly for splitting a meal. We're not large eaters and a 10 ounce steak was plenty for us. The ambiance is nice there. Our only complaint was we were seated inside next to the moveable wall and there was a small opening where it didn't meet the wall and cold air was coming in. By the time we were done eating we were chilled. They should fix that on cold nights. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Perfectly cooked filet - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is our first time in San Antonio and we happened upon Boudros. We sat outside right on the river. They have a beautiful indoor dining room as well. Our server was attentive and informative and made some delicious table-side guacamole. My husband and I got the shrimp and crab enchiladas and the blackened fish. Both were terrific. The prickly pear frozen margaritas really hit the spot on a hot day. Our server also made us off the menu spicy margaritas that were the best we'd ever had. Highly recommend! read more

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Was trying to find a restaurant on the Riverwalk, and this place smelled amazing. So glad we stopped by for dinner! Pros: - Very friendly servers. I definitely recommend sitting outside on the Riverwalk if you can - The shrimp and grits dish was delicious. Flavor and texture were on point! Cons: - It's a bit on the pricier end, but for the atmosphere and its location on the Riverwalk, the price feels reasonable. Definitely not a gimmicky place. read more

Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We were looking for dinner on Monday night and saw a staircase that led upstairs to a Terrace bar and grill. Turns out that the restaurant below also has a terrace location up above. They also have a small indoor bar up there as well. We had the pleasure of meeting Jason, our bartender who was just incredibly friendly and provided the best service while we were there. We started with basic drinks - my husband, getting an old old-fashioned and myself starting with a in-house made ranch water. The ranch water was actually really delicious and I ended up ordering another one. My husband did order another old-fashioned but this time he remembered to ask for gentleman's ice. That would be the only downfall that we saw was that his old-fashioned was served with a bunch of ice, and unfortunately, it takes away from the flavor and waters down the drink fast. We decided to have dinner there and And really enjoyed our experience. My husband got the ribeye and said that it was very delicious and really enjoyed the red wine reduction that came with it. I got their shrimp and grits and let me tell you - I cleaned that plate! The shrimp were nice and tender and the grits were steel cut grits so they're a little bit larger but the flavor was delicious and they had this nice savory kind of spicy sauce that came with it. It literally was delicious and the perfect size for dinner. We really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely come back. We highly recommend the upstairs terrace area as it tends to be a little quieter and it's above all of the noise that's happening down on the Riverwalk. read more

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Service was outstanding and server knew product offerings extensively Guacamole is a must. We shared shrimp and grits. Delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

We had dinner at Boudro's because it came so highly recommended on Yelp. We got a table outside and it was very nice and our service was amazing from Drew. The guacamole tableside was good, but not a huge portion. I ordered the filet and my husband ordered the blackened prime rib. I ordered my filet medium and it came very rare so they took it back and brought a second one out that was just as rare. I ended up not eating an entrée for dinner and just ate the sides. My husband said his blackened prime rib was decent, but it was rather thin and they had butter on top of it, which did not even melt because it was not very hot when he received it. They did comp my steak and offered a free dessert because of what happened. If we lived in San Antonio, I think we would give them a second chance. read more

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For the $150 out of the door, it was not worth it. Service was friendly and attentive. Food did not live up to the price. $21 for guacamole with one avocado -- good but not worth it. $15 for meh soup. $39 for fish, mashed potatoes, and plain veggies. The mashed potatoes were the best part because they put some kind of seasoning on them. The rest of the entree was pretty bland. $12 for a canned beer. $22 for polenta and mushrooms (it was good, but not for the portion). Overall, I would've been satisfied if the cost was about half the price. The "wow" factor was not there for $150 for two people. read more

We had such a lovely evening on the patio at Boudros! When we arrived we were told they try to give prime seating to those with reservations, so even if you aren't sure you'll need one I suggest snagging one! We enjoyed the table side guacamole, the crab and shrimp enchilada plate, & prickly pear margaritas. Typically I do not order a mole sauce, but so so glad we tried the enchiladas because it was delicious! Overall such a lovely evening and will be visiting again! read more

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Joe R was our server and did a grand job. He is a perfect combination of attentiveness, personality and efficiency. Two ribeyes perfectly cooked to order (and presented) for our guests, the Black Drum for Deb and the Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas for me. Followed by Bread Puddings and Fruit Creme Brulee....all very good. All in all a very enjoyable dining experience, despite our very noisy neighbors. read more