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It's such a good-looking place, inside and out. Super cool vibe, but it was crazy loud. We were celebrating a birthday and they were lovely to acknowledge with welcome bubbles. Drinks were good. The menu was exciting and creative and we were eager to try a number of dishes. We opted for a six item charcuterie board that was 3 meats and all 3 cheeses offered. The winner was the 24 month jamon tejano (of course, at a $12 upcharge), but the cheese was basic, save for the buttermilk blue. The Board was attractive. Entrées were Empanadas (best plate of the night), Chicken Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (very good) and the Lobster Gnocchi (so salty that it was inedible). That was my biggest issue of the evening, as we mentioned it to the server and he looked confused, but didn't offer to replace it, not to offer a discount, let alone take it off the check. Tacky. Finally, we got dessert, a squash bread pudding, that had a sauce they'd neglected to disolve the sugar in. It would have been good if made properly, but we had four bites and couldn't eat that. Needless to say, we got to pay for that, too. It was just really disappointing and we felt like we'd been fleeced. I wouldn't return or recommend.
I had heard that @curedatpearl has a good happy hour but had never been. We decided to check it out last night for dinner. We arrived just in the nick of time and Rebecca took our happy hour orders. Hubby had the Moscow Mule and I had Slow Poke, which has orange and pineapple. We tried Boudin Empanadas, Double Blue Ribbon Burger with fries, Fried Quail Legs, and Chili Crisp Romaine from the happy hour menu. The flavors popped when I ate the quail legs and smoked onion jam on the burger was the win. The burger was made of smoked bacon and wagyu! For the entrees, Dad and I shared the Lobster Gnocchi. I loved the sauce! It was made with white wine, truffle nage, and pecorino romano. Hubby had the Trout Pecan, which was served with fregola, brown butter, and crawfish. The food and service were excellent. Highly recommend the happy hour. You're full before you even get to the entrees!
I was there for happy hour on a Saturday afternoon. I hadn't been there in a long time and I remember their quail legs being the best part about their happy hour. Sadly, they are no longer being offered. They do have some nice bites and the drinks are pretty tasty. The meat fridge that they have in the middle of the restaurant looked a bit grimy. Overall an okay happy hour option but might explore other spots before returning here.
Stumbled upon here for their happy hour while walking around the pearl. What a great find! They have a spectacular outdoor area and their own personal quad area. They have a small happy hour food menu with quail legs for just $0.50 each! Wasn't super oily and savory and delicious. Their burgers were only $6. Wine was half off. The server made great recommendations. They had a white Tempranillo which was crisp, cool and refreshing. Super cheap for just 3 ppl. Definitely consider coming back for regular dining in the future.
The food was 10/10. Everything on the charcuterie was delicious including the sauces. The steak was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The medium was cooked to perfection. We also had the tarte which was so good and mushroomy. You definitely have to like mushroom to get that. They made me a delicious Hugo spritz even though it wasn't on the menu so I appreciated that. The staff was really nice and helpful. It was clean and beautiful inside. The bar was very nice too.
A great experience with a but of a "speakeasy" vibe due to the nature of a post office turned restaurant in the Pearl District. Highly recommend booking reservations ahead of time, and treating oneself to a date night. You can't go wrong with any of their charcuterie recommendations, as well as crudo or tartare options. The fried oysters were also a delectable choice, offering a wide variety of tastes and textures. Pro Tip: Arrive early for your reservation to take advantage of the HH from 3-6 PM (drinks, food, and even butcher items).
Cured is more than just dinner; it's an experience that's rich, indulgent, and thoughtfully delivered. If you appreciate fine meats and attention to detail, this is your place. We finally got to try their renowned meat dishes, and they did not disappoint. The charcuterie board special cuts of meat that were expertly cured and paired with bold, flavors. For the main course, I ordered the steak, which initially took a bit longer than expected. The head chef personally came to our table to apologize because it hadn't met his high standards the first time. That level of care and accountability spoke volumes about their commitment to their guest's dining experience The wait was more than worth it--the steak was tender, and perfectly cooked when it arrived. It paired beautifully with the wine our server recommended, who, by the way, was incredible throughout the night.
Classic exterior and inviting entrance. As the name implies, and you can see upon entry, they cure their own meats. And they are incredible. I came in at the beginning of happy hour, so it was pretty quiet. Because it was not too busy, I had a chance to chat with the GM and bartender, who were both really nice. I saw the GM also showing a couple around and telling them some of the history of the building. My drinks were well-balanced. I had a three meat charcuterie board, fried quail eggs from the happy hour menu and poutine. I would absolutely return for dinner or happy hour.
What a great casual and comfortable meat based restaurant. Great service. Comfortable large open bar with a meat curingn refrigerator right in the room fpr a focal point a d to drive the conversation. Great place.
It was a wonderful dining experience. The staff was warm and explained everything well. The food was good and the portion was reasonable. The biscuits were delicious, fresh out of the oven, buttery and soft in the center. Cured even published a cookbook for purchase. However, there were a few things to improve to earn 5 stars. The food came out very slowly. We waited a long time, over 45 mins. The grits were at room temperature and not enough butter. Most of the dishes would be better if they were more seasoned and the fish with more sauce poured on top. But overall, not bad. I recommend trying the Happy Hour to get a taste before joining the dinner crowd. Yes, they offer Happy Hours even on Sundays.
Best place we've been to in San Antonio! The service was first class and the vibe here is outstanding. Couple that with amazing food including yup - .50 cent quail wings for a 3p to 6p daily happy hour?!?!? Sign me up all day!!!
This was one of our favorite places to visit before we had kids. We decided to take our babies there recently and the place was quiet for a Saturday morning. Everyone was accommodating and we enjoyed our brunch. My husband had the burger and he was satisfied with it. I had the chicken and donuts and while I loved the chicken and syrup, the donuts were a little bit too dry for me. Overall, it was a good experience, and we plan to try out their dinner menu sometime soon.
I was lucky to find Cured - on my last day in town an rideshare driver recommended their happy hour it after I mentioned I was considering checking out the Pearl area. I am so happy that I got that recommendation, it was a great spot for happy hour. The building is really cool, complete with a case of meats greeting you right inside the door. The boudin empanada might have been one of the best items I ate on my trip. The pastry was perfectly light and delicious and the the filling was incredibly flavorful. I also ordered a few fried quail legs to try as they were a unique and intriguing item. They were plated beautifully and the drizzled honey and rosemary really completed the flavor and the crunch. While I was planning on just a quick happy hour so I could try other places, I ordered a second empanada after having the first because of how good it was!
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The food is absolutely amazing, our server Desiree is polite friendly and just great at what she does. The charcuterie boards are really good and worth a try a little goes a long way. Great place for a full meal or just apps and drinks. read more
5 years ago
If you are in the pearl area, I would definitely recommend Cured for an eclectic experience. There are many restaurants where there is meat hanging everywhere plus the drinks will not disappoint. I stopped by for Happy Hour one summer afternoon with a friend visiting and we were both thoroughly impressed. While we struggled to choose our meats and cheeses for the charcuterie board, our waitress was a great help. The summer drink menu left me in a tipsy state because I could not get enough of the Sylvia's Time Out. Be careful they are dangerous! read more
5 years ago
Cured is a flag bearer for new wave San Antonio, a type of restaurant I wouldn't have imagined for SATX growing up here. I'm so pleased to have it. What hasn't already been said? It's worth emphasizing that the happy hour (3 to 6 p.m.) here is VERY GOOD: half off virtually all drinks, including cocktails, beers, and wines by the class. A curated menu is enough to satisfy, which includes the ever-present charcuterie, an $8 burger, and 50 cent fried quail legs. Having come here once for their full dinner menu as well, I do think I'll save my Cured visits for happy hour. While their dinner entrees were fine, the happy hour menu (and prices, let's be honest) allowed for a playfulness and effervescence that made my day. It's *fun* to explore that a board of duck ham, crazy mustards, sweet pickles; it's a treat to get to taste and combine flavors you've never had before. During HH, you can try more cocktails, indulge in the tiniest fried legs you ever saw, and even get a lil burger to boot. And the bright afternoon/golden hour light in that open, modern space? Perfection. read more
5 years ago
We took our family to dinner for our son's birthday after passing by earlier in the day. Raquel, our lovely Server couldn't have been any better at her job...absolutely the consummate professional, with a sweetness that one doesn't often find. The food was truly next-level fare. We started with the Charcuterie and Cheese board, and had fun mixing the savory and sweet options, each leading to a new favorite bite. We followed with the BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Marguez with spinach, Black Drum fish with Lump Crab and the Mussels. Each and every dish was divine in it's own right. This is a must visit! Thank you again Raquel! read more
The moment you walk in, you are welcomed with cured meat. Wow the sight was just amazing. For those visiting San Antonio, the Peal is a must. This area is amazing and cured is sure to satisfy your cravings for all the meat-loves out there. A little pricey however. Vegetarians beware! read more
First off let me start by saying if you haven't been to Cured or it's been on your To-Go to list make it happen, ASAP! My wife and I have particularly enjoying there terrific Happy Hour. They have some amazing Quail Legs they have just a tad of Spicy, and the hint of honey lavender Notes really set the bar for this amazing app. The Blue ribbon burger is just out of this world and a must try. I'll have to let you try for yourself but the onion jam is the game changer with this. And I may be setting myself up here but I don't even like onions and this entree was amazing. Drinks well I don't even have to Yelp about these you won't go wrong with any choice. read more
The cured: hmmm, wasn't sure what i was thinking. My friends couldn't make up their minds as to where to eat so I just thought the place looked cool and wanted to try it out. The place is so cool and interior decorated with modern yet tasteful style. When we sat down, the place was FREEZING! There are only a few items on the actual menu besides The charcuterie boards. I had the burger. It's beef mixed with bacon or pork, which they did tell me-but for me it was super small and really NOT what I was expecting. A lot of cracked black pepper, which made it too spicey. The fries were great though. My friend had the brisket sandwich which she thought was too fatty to even eat so she sent it back. They were really nice about understanding that as well. Over all, the place is so cool, unfortunately not really my cup of tea. Also a bit over priced. Service was good food was ehhhh. read more
8 years ago
Amazing. The manager greeted us at the door upon arrival and departure. Staff was quick and friendly answering all of our questions during our first visit. Cured is located in a mini square surrounded by Bakery Lorraine and Loyal Coffee. I admit I bounced around to all of them in one visit! I had the Poutine and lamb small plates to share with the jalepeno margarita (forget the actual name but it's on the cocktails list). All I can say is this place is quality. The beverage was crisp and the food decadent. I would come back in a heartbeat. You won't be disappointed. read more
We found this place online and decided to go check it out while we were in San Antonio. All I can say is ... WOW! Cured is definitely a culinary haven for those who appreciate cured meats and delicacies. The menu was adorned with wonderful selections of meat appetizers and brunch selections. So...we opted to try out some of the meats first, and selected 6 from the menu. Our platter of selections soon arrived, and the waitress was wonderful at explaining all of them to us. Various meats were accompanied by different mustards, sauces, pickles, and preserves. It was a veritable feast in itself! Bake flatbread crackers accompanied the plate, and we were off and running. Standouts included the Chicken Liver Mousse, and the Smoked Duck Ham which were simply outstanding! She ordered the "Chicken and Donuts," and I opted for the "Chef's Breakfast." Both were exceptionally tasty, and had more than we could eat! Service was exceptional as well, and our waitress was wonderful and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more
8 years ago
Freaking epic. The quail legs are delicious, served crispy, savory, and dressed in fantastic honey, they are a deal at 50 cents at happy hour. We also delighted in a deep felt way in the smoked pork gumbo. Just wow! Perfect amount of rice to andouille to smoked pork and okra! We finished off our 'light meal' with an amazing espresso ice cream sandwich. I'm not even a dessert person (though I've always loved ice cream sandwiches...) this one took the cake;) Couple that with a cool, laid back decor and excellent staff, and you won't regret it. Happy hour applies to awesome drinks (great red blend, very good Texan viongier, and an excellent Texan Belgian tripel: devil's back bone). Will come back again before flying 'home'. read more
5 years ago
It was good the first time so I had to try it again to make sure. Still good the second round! Date night spot - drink wine and eat cheese and bread. The setting is comfortable, drinks are good, and service is on point. They know what they're doing here. Make this a special occasion visit. read more
Ambiance- cute and very hipster-y Service- good Price- quite pricey. Food- lamb tartare was really good but the flavor got to be one- note after a while. The charcuterie board same thing happened too. The pate was the most favored, terrine/ duck ham/ caraway sausage were fine, schertz cheese/ Apple jam pork rillettes were not liked at all. Didn't finish it. The milk and honey dessert was fun and good, but again- kind of one note of flavor after a while. Great on different textures though. read more
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My new favorite place in San Antonio!! Make sure to ask for Mark, he was amazing at recommending fun things to do with my friend visiting out of town. The owner and GM make sure to stop in and say hi every time, all smiles, great food, amazing happy hour, and super cool spot! read more
Had a great lunch at Cured on a Tuesday afternoon. We arrived at noon and although we had a reservation it was not crowded at all. Better safe than sorry I suppose. I like Cured's building, it's like a little house separate from the other stuff in the Pearl. It has a nice mini-park out front as well with green space and some benches along with a couple of water features. The restaurant is equally striking inside. When you walk in you first see the multiple stuff drying or curing. See the numerous Yelp photographs. The space is modern, clean, but comfortable. Not sterile at all, you feel at home. We were immediately seated in a comfortable booth and our server arrived immediately. She was GREAT. She was quick with refills, knew the menu inside and out, got us stuff quickly, but never hovered. Excellent service. We tried a couple of the restorative carbonated beverages. The blackberry lemon soda was okay, but the vanilla mint crush may be the best soda I have had. You tasted each ingredient but neither overpowered the drink. It was sweet but not too sweet. It was damn near perfect. I had to stop myself ordering another one, still regretting that I didn't... To start, the 5 of us had a 6 item charcuterie platter with: pork rilletes, lamb pastrami, goat ham, catfish mortadella, 6 month pork shoulder, and cheddar cheese. This is served with the usual accompaniments, mustard, crustini, pickles, etc. Everything was fantastic (clearly Cured knows what it's doing) but the most memorable were the rilletes, catfish, and 6 month pork shoulder. This had a prosciutto type feel to it and was fantastic. I would have probably ordered a sandwich of it if it was on the menu. I think as long as you get SOME charcuterie in this joint you will be pleased. For lunch, I had the grilled flat iron steak with fries. The table LOVED the fries. They were just about perfect for me, thin but not too thin with a fantastic crunch, but not overcooked, and a generous dusting of sea salt. It is hard to do much better. The steak was prepared properly to medium rare and was seasoned well. The accompanying mushrooms were fantastic, I should have asked for more. Cured is unique but at the same time familiar. It's fantastic and I highly recommend you eat here. read more
Fantastic atmosphere and good food. Cured has been on my list for awhile and it did live up to the hype. I recommend going during happy hour to take advantage of the prices. Next time I will go specifically for the charcuterie board. Service was so so. I went for my birthday and the waitress was aware we were there for a celebration, I'm not sure if she forgot but didnt get any special treatment. I recommend for locals and tourists. read more
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I love this place! Would come back here if I ever visit San Antonio again! My brother recommended to give them a try and my oh my ! The food was great, very tasty. The jam that comes with the charcuterie plate was sooooo goos so I got a jar for $10 to go. Highly recommend to try the Sugar Cane Lamp. Not the best at describing but it is delicious lol Got a Honey Boy with half shot of vodka The server was very nice and professional. He checked up on us couple times and made sure everything was good. read more
8 years ago
This is definitely the highlight of our trip in San Antonio. We went there during their happy hours on Saturday - drinks were half off the price and we ordered three happy hour bites that were all 10/10. Quoting my boyfriend - "happy hour value is amazing. Delicious food, strong drinks and attentive service. Pork Riletts is to die for." read more
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Server was very helpful and suggested the B.O.T. which is an excellent sandwich. Like a BLT with fried oysters and an awesome habanero Mayo on buttery bread. Oh and really good bacon. Was a struggle to finish, it's a big sandwich. He got the double burger. You can order single, double, or triple. He gives it an A+ and he's eaten a lot of burgers. Perfect quick lunch if you're exploring the Pearl District. read more
8 years ago
Cool area of San Antonio recommended by a friend. The pearl district a converted brewery with restaurants and shopping. This places ages all their meats 30dats to 12 months. Proudly displayed as you walk in. I chose apple jalapeño rillettes,smoked duck ham and a 12 month aged culatello( is from the ass region as it sounds) crawfish pie. All was delicious read more
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Definitely a neat place however they're super proud of their product and it's priced accordingly. Some of the cured selections are pretty funky tasting even for my educated palate oh, and a bit gross. I would definitely recommend going but maybe just for small plates or a drink and appetizer read more
You should definitely come here and try the Charcuterie boards. But, if you are picky - recommend taking the time to really look through the selection, and ask your very knowledgeable waiter just what Porchetta or Loukanika actually consists of, as you may be unpleasantly surprised if you go for the chefs-pick (which we did). The really tasty item we did get was the poutine. That was ahhmayzzeing. read more
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We went for dinner and sat outside. We felt safe considering it was our first time trying a dine-in restaurant in San Antonio since COVID happened. Service was still absolutely amazing! Food was so so good. This was our favorite restaurant pre-Covid and it still is. Definitely recommend. read more
We tried the classic mixing plate. We chose Apple Jalapeño Pork Rillettes, smoked duck ham, lamb chorizo, knackwurst, Sudjuk, and cured foi gras. I am a cured meat lover. I have to say this place is a great damn place to have wine/cocktails. The sudjuk had a chewy spicy taste. Smoked Duck ham was my favorite. I am a smoked meat fan. Smoked duck ham is not a common meat I can buy in supermarket. It had a thin layer of fat on the top of the meat. Lamb chorizo and knackwurst were thin sliced and neat. They were not only delicious, but taste very delicate! Great place to drink and snack! read more
The Pearl district is an up and coming neighborhood. we started with the charcuterie plate and the waitress did not steer us wrong. That is not cheap, but packed with flavor. Our favorite was the smoked duck breast, and the salumi. The whipped pork butter was also devastatingly good. We also shared the pork cheek poutine. Excellent! I coupled mine with a good local San Antonio Amber ale. My wife had some coffee which she thought was the best cup she has had in San Antonio. read more
Restaurants with trite, one-syllable names are all the rage among trendy food snobs (and Patrick Bateman, the antihero from Bret Easton Ellis' "American Psycho") but often collapse under the weight of their own pretensions. Cured is a notable exception, seeing as its name refers not only to the restaurant's immense climate-controlled meat curing room but also to chef/owner Steve McHugh's winning battle against lymphoma. Cured is a simple name for a restaurant with cuisine that's anything but simple; it's one of the Southwest's most inventive foodie destinations and well deserving of the praise bestowed upon it in countless publications. At the heart of the restaurant, both literally and figuratively, stands the aforementioned glass-enclosed room wherein McHugh and team cure a variety of meats for their signature offering, a charcuterie platter available in three sizes: three, six, or nine items priced at $18, $26, and $34, respectively. These delights vary depending on season and whimsy but feature staples such as salami and porchetta and comparatively obscure items with intimidating, polysyllabic names such as loukanka (a dry Bulgarian sausage) and finocchiona (literally "fennel salami" in Italian). If you see an item with which you are unfamiliar, don't hesitate to ask your server; he or she will offer a thorough explanation. Those new to charcuterie would do well to cut their teeth at Cured and savor not only the meats but also the numerous accoutrements: an assortment of house-made jams and pickled veggies, mustards, locally sourced honeycomb, and thin crackers. The crackers are delicious on their own but pair well with the whipped pork butter (i.e., pork fat) and chicken liver mousse. Moving beyond charcuterie, Cured features one of the city's best burgers: the aptly named Blue Ribbon Burger. The meat, ground on the premises, consists of a blend of chuck, short ribs, and house-cured bacon. McHugh gives the patty a hard sear on a griddle, ladles it with a proprietary blend of Gouda and sharp Cheddar spiked with sodium citrate (the magic ingredient that gives the cheese its creamy, gooey consistency), adds a dollop of onion jam to cut the richness, and sandwiches it between a house-made bun sturdy enough to withstand the juices. Apparently, I am not alone in my praise of the Blue Ribbon Burger; Texas Monthly recently included it among their "Top 50 Burgers" in the state. A single would be sufficient for the masses, but I have been known to scarf down a triple with relative ease. "Beer Can Mussels" are another winner. The kitchen bathes the P.E.I. bivalves in a sauce of Pabst Blue Ribbon (another hipster cliche that just so happens to work in this context), butter, herbs, and cubes of house-smoked Tasso ham. The accompanying fries are excellent on their own, but McHugh gilds the lily with whipped garlic aioli, an indulgence worth every extra calorie. If you are lucky enough to visit during Happy Hour, consider taking advantage of the seldom-advertised special: fried quail legs drizzled with honey. At only 50 cents each, you could easily make a meal out of twenty. If you share my tendency to overindulge, then limit yourself to a more conservative number (let's say ...nineteen) and consider them an appetizer. Desserts are equally playful and inspired. One notable option, labeled deceptively as "chocolate" on the menu, features a log of vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge and plated alongside toasted, homemade marshmallow fluffs infused with pine oil. If the intent was to evoke nostalgic imagery of toasting marshmallows in a piney forest, then the plan succeeded brilliantly. The Pearl has become synonymous with cutting edge cuisine (Osteria Il Sogno, Supper, Botika, the recently unveiled Bottling Dept., etc.), but Cured is perhaps the most noteworthy. The rest of the country is beginning to take notice, too; in addition to winning many local accolades, McHugh has been nominated for the highly prestigious James Beard award on multiple occasions since the restaurant's inception in 2013. I am proud to call myself a regular. read more
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306 Pearl Pkwy
Ste 101
San Antonio, TX 78215
Tobin Hill
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(210) 314-3929
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Good morning! Does cured still offer happy hour on Saturdays 3-6?
I believe so! Call ahead to make sure
Do they still have a happy hour?
Hello Mark, Thank you for inquiring. Cured has Happy Hour Tuesday -Sunday from 3 pm- 6 pm. There are featured items such fried quail legs for 50 cents and a half priced food…
What's your opinion about bringing the kids?
ambiance wise - it's fine for kids. Not very fancy or stuffy. But the food is mostly cured meats - so check the menu to see if you're happy with the options.
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