Came from dinner next door and was just as happy with the service and drinks as I was with the…read morerestaurant a great duo for a relaxing night.

Valeria is awesome! We had Kimma take care of us during our visit and she was great. She offered…read moresuggestions and talked with us about Chef Keith and his history in the industry. The food was excellent and you definitely need to check out the lounge bar next door. The cocktails are excellent and Will was a great bartender.

As local residents who were eager to finally visit, our experience was disappointing, revealing a…read morenumber of issues that detract from the establishment's potential. Deficiencies in Service and First Impressions The initial experience upon arrival immediately set a negative tone. There was no staff presence at the door, and no clear, written signage indicating the proper protocol for seating--whether to wait, check in, or simply seat oneself. This lack of guidance forces guests into an awkward uncertainty, which is unacceptable for any hospitality business. After finding our own way to the covered patio, we observed servers casually chatting amongst themselves while intermittently looking in our direction. A more professional approach would involve staff being observant and quickly moving to acknowledge and seat new arrivals. When a server finally approached our table, the interaction was severely lacking in basic professional etiquette: * No greeting was offered. * No menus (drink or food) were provided. * The only opening line was an abrupt inquiry: "Are you ready to order?" These omissions suggest a fundamental lack of staff training in business etiquette and basic customer service procedures. A proper initial interaction should involve a warm welcome, an introduction of the server, and the immediate presentation of menus. Operational and Marketing Misalignment A major deficiency is the misalignment between the bar's online presence and its current operational reality. The website prominently states, "DRINK. EAT. VISIT.," creating an expectation that a food menu is available. We were informed by the server that the cook had quit and no food items were available. This is a critical failure in both operations and marketing transparency. The website must be immediately updated to reflect the current operating posture and manage customer expectations. The suggested workaround--ordering food from Fralo's Pizza next door--while a temporary solution, begs the question of why a patron wouldn't just choose to go to Fralo's directly. This situation undermines bar301's identity as a full-service establishment. Limited Offerings and Infrastructure Issues Further disappointment arose regarding the beverage service. Upon ordering frozen margaritas, we were informed that the bar does not prepare frozen margaritas. For an establishment specializing in drinks, a common and popular request like a frozen margarita should either be available or clearly noted as unavailable before ordering, especially given the lack of a drink menu. Beyond service, the physical space itself presents an issue. The location appeared unappealing and partially rundown. While the primary product is the experience, the ambiance is a critical component. Management needs to make a tangible effort to improve the aesthetic appeal and overall maintenance of the space to create a more inviting and lasting impression. Conclusion and Recommendations Our visit was cut short, as the cumulative impact of these deficiencies led us to seek an alternative venue (Silo Oyster Bar) where we anticipated a more professional and competent service standard. To improve customer experience and ensure long-term viability, bar301 management must immediately implement the following: * Mandatory Staff Training: Institute comprehensive training on basic business etiquette, professional greeting protocols, menu presentation, and proper table service. * Operational Transparency: Immediately update the website and any external marketing materials to accurately reflect the current food service status. * Front-of-House Management: Establish a clear and well-communicated seating protocol, including a dedicated host or signage for customer guidance upon entry. * Facility Upgrades: Invest in improving the appeal and maintenance of the space to align the physical environment with the perceived quality of a San Antonio destination. Addressing these critical points will be essential to make a better and lasting impression on both local and visiting customers.

My husband and I have been several times. I really want to enjoy this place. I can't stand the…read more"Army Fail" on not one but two screens side by side. Isn't there sports or something other than a "JackAss" style channel. Your clientele deserve better. Drinks were good.

Wow. Who knew this place existed. It's inside the restaurant (Toro at La Cantera) but it's…read moreupstairs and you've got to take the right stair case too. Wed been there before to the restaurant but we had idea that this bar was here. How does that happen! Darren was fantastic and his recommendations and his drinks were excellent. Service was responsive and we were checked on regularly. We went on a random Thurs night and it blew my mind expectations. The drinks were very well done. Music was a mix of Latin/ Spanish artist. Just what we needed. They have a dj on fri and Sat I think. Anyway- well worth checking it out. I know we will.

amazing experience, great service and dj was amazing! Tapas…read morewas so good, amazing food

Love the experience here every time . Nice drinks and great service with quality drinks every time.read more

Overall, I love rock and rye! It's a really fun bar with a huge selection of both cocktails and…read morewhiskeys. First for the atmosphere, it's a really nice environment during the day and most weeknights but weekends it's very loud and lively. Which is fine, but it is advertised as a speakeasy, but I would say its more of a loud bar vibe on weekend evenings. For service, it's generally pretty fast! You can order either at the bar or they can come to you. We usually prefer grabbing a seat if we can and order through a server. Definitely reccomend that but you might have to come a bit earlier if it's a weekend evenings. Servers are usually nice and helpful. In terms of the drinks they are great but I'll say you have to be very specific of what you like. I'm pretty straight forward so usually get a Moscow mule, mojito, or their kiwi express! All are awesome! However, I did ask if they could do a porn star martini. Passion fruit, liqueur, not too hard I thought... but they couldn't make it. I asked if they could just make me something w passion fruit instead and was told I could not. Very odd and usually they will make me a drink if I ask for it. Overall I think this is a fun place to go for a weeknight drink w friends or a bigger crowd for a livelier atmosphere for the weekend. I wouldn't deviate from the menu- they have plenty of options. You'll see us again! Thanks rock and rye!

Super cute hole in the wall location that is easy to miss. We've heard about it several times, but…read morenever been until we were wandering around one night and decided to hike up some steps. When we got to the first landing area, we saw the sign and decided we had to go in and check it out. There is a bar when you first walk in then another bar to the left. We knew the security guard that was working and checking IDs so we were excited to say hi to him. The bar was super busy and all the booths were taken, but the bartenders took our order and by the time the drinks were made, two people were leaving and gave us their spots. We only went in for a nightcap after a dinner date so I'm unsure if they have food/ bar snacks or anything. We'd definitely go back if we're ever in the area.

Cool after dinner bar to check out, the mixologist are friendly, knowledgeable and make some of the…read morebest drinks. the atmosphere is fun, a little speakeasyish, if that's even a word; the one downside is they can get busy and a little difficult to sit down when that happens and for people who have it's a bit painful.

This the go to spot for great drinks ,great ambience , great vibes!! Love all the bartenders! Great…read moreplace to Watch the games always a great time!

I came in on a random Sunday night just to grab a quick drink before I went home. Solo outing. The…read moreambiance is great as everything is new and clean. Service was okay though. Kept getting weird vibes from the manager and bartender. The drink prices were decent. I will come back on a busier night and see if the vibes are different.

Want a chill place with friendly staff? Come here. Want a…read moreplace with great specials? Come here. And they are Spurs fan!!

Is this a hidden gem? It's a gem for sure and don't know that it's advertised…read more I also like that the beach vibes are throughout the space but it's more of a decor choice and not overall theme. Creates a good dive. Staff is always 10-stars. Legitimately, if you told me each staff member had ownership in the Oasis, I'd believe you. They're not welcoming, fun, consistent with the drinks and add to the experience. Once the weekend approaches I anticipate getting an old fashioned here. The first time I ordered one my expectations were mid, because why would a beach themed lounge have anything except Mai Tai's, hurricane, blue hawaiians, etc? Well, old fashions, margaritas and palomas are all hits. You can also bring your own food in, which might seem like an inconvenience but I think not having a kitchen helps with pricing. Always look forward to coming back to Oasis Lounge!! 1-star off: (2) single occupancy bathrooms for men and women. Once that seal is broken, this becomes an issue quickly. Also would like draft beer options.

I would give it 0 if I could. I had been here a couple times. Im going to spell it out for yall…read more 1. VIP section is wack af and in such a weird spot 2. The inside is basically empty and ran down 3. Don't even get me started with the restrooms (absolutely disgusting) Finally my experience(s). Most experiences there were okay to start but then it just get weirder and weirder as the night goes along. This is like a beginners night club with a lot of weird people. Some of it is okay but again the later it gets, the weirder it gets. We had over the top security litterly pushing a group of girls down a flight of stairs when we were on our way out for the night. Some security definitely have ego trips here. Just be warned, theres sooo much better than this in S.A. and yall deserve better I imagine. This is a place trying to be hip/modern but then gets weird/over crowded and ghetto

If I can give this place ZERO stars I would . I was really in disbelief with my visit . Me and my…read morefamily decided to give this spot the benefit of the doubt due to its reviews but can see why this place doesn't have the 5 star rating. We went 1/31/25 and a fight broke out. Instead of "Security" doing their job and getting the perpetrators he went after the innocent group. And allowed them to keep getting attacked and beaten while standing there. It's mind boggling that this place is still running, It has incompetent security guards , staff and owner. This place needs to be shut down after reading the reviews and how their security handles situations improperly and how management hasn't made a dent to make changes, it's no brainer this place needs to be shut down . If you're looking to have a good time , I do not recommend this place at all. Your well being is more important.