Love their happy hour! 1/2 off cocktails and 50cent quail legs! The bread pudding is also amazing

Outstanding all around! The cured meats and small plates were flavorful and creatively prepared -- the duck ham and aged pork belly are standouts. The cocktails were excellent too, as was the prompt attentive service. Highly recommend! read more

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Two words to describe this place: amazingly delicious. I've never had meat and jams that tasted so good together. Don't sleep on the cocktails or the ice cream sandwiches either - they are really great! read more

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Date night with the wife, and the service was OUTSTANDING! Our server (Mark) was wonderfully knowledgeable, particularly when it came to the six-item charcuterie plate we ordered. He walked us through each of the selections, and gave us a great wine recommendation to accompany our final decisions. Dinner was even better - the rabbit cassoulet for her and the lamb neck for me - both were cooked to perfection, and Mark had additional wine pairings for each as well that were spot on. Mark also described the vegetarian option on the menu for us, as we were curious who would order vegetarian at a cured meat restaurant. I'm glad he described it AFTER I ate - I might have ordered it instead! It sounded delicious, and shows how attentive the chef is to making all customers feel welcome and have a dining option at this restaurant. It's a little on the pricier side, but smack-dab in the middle of the Pearl neighborhood, so what were you expecting? And, to be honest, the price is totally worth it. Good ambiance, excellent service, and very attentive ownership. Both the owner and the manager were making rounds and visiting tables throughout the meal to ensure we were enjoying ourselves (and we were!) Did I mention they also do a couple of delicious craft cocktails? I have yet to have a bad meal at any of the restaurants in the Pearl neighborhood - these guys are knocking it out of the park! read more

Charcuterie options are very unique! Cocktails are creative and enjoyable. They have a cool bar area and an open kitchen which I always think is admirable because when you work with a layout like that there is less room for error. Head chef is extremely down to earth, server Lacey was great! Honest, great recomendations, knowledge of the menu, etc. Overall we had a lovely experience! Living in Nola and gwtting to see a concept inspired partly by our city is heart warming. Best wishes to Cured and WHO DAT! read more

Very good service, let me say that first. As to the food, there is no better place for a cured meat fix than Cured. Appetizer of duck, aged pork belly and another meat. Quite tasty. For an entree I had came in looking for a wagyu ribeye listed on the website. Was informed they hadn't had it for some time, so i ordered the flat iron. They accommodated me with a side of horse radish and blue cheese sauce, which I greatly appreciated. The steak on the other hand, had almost no flavor and was about as tender as medium rare brisket. Would not recommend, certainly not for the price. Went out looking for a great steak tonight. Big misfire. The fact that they took care of my steak without me having to initiate a complaint takes them from a three to a four. I recommend them but not that damn bland flat iron. read more

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My wife and I came here on a spontaneous date night and had one of the most impeccably prepared charcuterie boards. Our wait staff was highly accommodating, even though we had no reservations. All of the meats are prepared in house, and many I have never tried before visiting this epicurean's paradise. Their cocktail list is highly ambitious as well. Their ice cream sandwiches are the best you will have, period. Rather pricey for the small portions, so you may eat later in the night. It will definitely wow your partner, go here. read more

I just wanted to say how much I love the pearl and their local restaurants. I am sad to write this review. My friend and I had the day off from work, and decided to go for happy hour. I know cured has 50 cent quail legs, and good drinks. We decided to sit at the bar top. I didn't catch the name of our bartender as she was worried about other guests. We did look younger and maybe didn't dress as fancy as the others. We finally got menus about 10 minutes later, and she didn't specify the happy hour specials. I told we would start with 4 quail legs, (which aren't on the menu), and she was very short to taking the order, as it was only 2 dollars. Strike one. Don't have 50 cent items, if the bartender makes you feel bad about ordering something cheap. She finally made our cocktails, however she bumped into the other bartender spill almost half of my drink on the floor, yet she still served it. I told if I could have a new one as I didn't want to pay for a half empty drink. She talked back to me and said "It's not even that much" very rudely and rolled her eyes at me. Terrible customer service. I can't believe she actually talk to a bar guest that way. She took my drink but also my friends, nothing was wrong my friends drink. She said something to the other bartender, and he made both of drinks. Why? What did she have to say? We got our friends and they were okay, nothing special. Then the same bartender that gave us a hard time since the beginning, gave complimentary eggs to the bar guests. Of course she gave them to everyone, expect us. That's was unbelievable I am shocked that she was that immature and stuck up to purposely skip us. I had enough, I closed out our tab and left. The bartender was an older blonde girl, for everyone to watch out. I love the pearl, but I don't think I will be back to cured after the way my friend and I were treated. read more

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As soon as my co-workers and I landed in San Antonio, Cured was suggested to us. A case full of hanging meat? Delicious beers and ciders? POUTINE?! Alright, sure. So, as well as we got settled in, we made our way over to Cured. The exterior of the restaurant was very intriguing. It looks like an old church. But if Cured is not a church of any religion I have ever heard of. Cured is a church of meat. We decided to sit at the bar so we wouldn't have to wait 45 minutes for a table. The bar was comfortable and had little hangers for my purse down below. I looked over the drink menu and decided to order a Crackberry cider from Bishop Cider Co. It comes in a can, which I'm usually skeptical of, but it was very delicious. Since I had heard so much about the Pork Cheeks Poutine, I had to try it. I was warned that it was pretty big, but I usually have a large appetite so that did not scare me. Wow, I am glad that I ordered it. There was a lot going on there. Cauliflower on top that had been.... Soaked? In something? Whatever it was, it was delicious. Pork cheek throughout, with cheese and green onions. Of course, all on top of french fries that were deliciously soggy. Now, I'm aware that 'soggy' doesn't sound... Well... Good, at all. But, in this case, it sure is. Now, I do feel like maybe everything on the menu was a bit over priced. While it was delicious, I feel like the amount I paid for my meal didn't really make sense for the food and the experience. While Cured is a neat place, and one should definitely check out Pearl while they are in San Antonio, I wouldn't put it at the very top of my list. read more

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Great vibe, food and service! Definitely a must do if you're traveling through San Antonio. read more

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It's more a tapas restaurant. It has a great service the smoke hams are excellent. However not too many options for people who doesn't eat hams or cured. It's always someone in a group who prefers "normal food". read more

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This restaurant is the one of the most unique and refined I've tried so far. They cured meat plate focused of the natural flavors of the meet and give you a combination of flavors for you to experiment with. I have not been able to encounter any other restaurant that serves the kind of food that cured serves. The menu changes almost daily and hourly, and by that I mean happy hour decreases the amount of food you can order. Although the food can come off as salty. The palate will eventually overcome it and be able to taste the other ingredients. This is definitely a spot to hit up for a fancy date night at the pearl. read more

Try the griddle burger solo good. And the pig cheek poutine is also my favorite. Great customer service every time. read more

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Cured is easily my favorite restaurant in San Antonio. It combines two essential ingredients: true craft + impeccable service. Tonight we were blessed to have Rachel take care of our service. She was immensely helpful and incredibly educated on her product. We began with a 6 serving charcuterie plate. It consisted of apple jalapeño rillettes, chicken and cherry sausage, 60 day Coppa, lamb ham, bresaola, and 60 day pork belly. The accompanying pickled vegetables and various mustards paired perfectly with the meats. Perfection! We then moved on to a stunning shrimp pastrami with spicy remoulade and watermelon radish. The contrasts in textures and flavors was spectacular. Also, the presentation is gorgeous. We've had the roasted bone marrow 3 times before and it once again did not disappoint. Cured always puts a unique twist on this dish. This time it was served with fried oysters, pickled onions and chanterelle mushrooms. We then had the pied de cochon. This dish was surprising and not at all what we expected. The sauce Gribiche was cool and refreshing. A perfect accompaniment for the fried pork feet. The stunner... the show stopper... one of the best dishes I've enjoyed in my lifetime was the grilled lamb's liver with Israeli couscous and shaved white truffle. I'm speechless. We love Cured. We go each time with very high expectations and never leave disappointed. Thanks to Rachel for another excellent experience! read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Cured Saturday night and it exceeded our expectations. The meal, service and ambiance of the restaurant was top notch! We can't wait for a return visit! read more

The ultimate happy hour spot. Outstanding cocktails accompanied by tantalizing charcuterie plates. Set aside a few hours and take your time. read more

Cured is great. I love popping in for brunch. Sooo good, their burger is BOMB! You can even get it triple. Even their bottle service is great, a little pricy but fun for the occasion. Have had great service, wait staff is friendly and efficient, food is fast, and the atmosphere is great, right out in the Pearl courtyard. Trying sitting inside on those summer brunch days, but if it's packed and if you're outside, try getting a covered table, those birds like to hover... if you know what I mean. Inside is nice, especially at bar, love getting tipsy there. The OJ is freshly squeezed, and the Pimms Cup is Par. You can't go wrong with their cocktails and fresh juice. And if you like meat try that delicious burger. Sooo good! read more

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We tried cured tonight for the first time. The 50 cent quail leg wings were marvelously flavorful. We had them build our 3 item charcuterie and it was delicious and beautiful. We finished with the pork cheek poutine where quality meat and cheese on top of fries was brought to new heights by the addition of pickled cauliflower. We had drinks and beer that hit the mark as well. It's also worth noting the interior does a great job of revitalizing the old building it's in with out losing any of the charm. Well done we will be back with friends and family. read more

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Amazing food, great service and excellent music! Overall, a very nice place to dine! Ty! read more

Cured - Amazing food, great service and excellent music! Overall, a very nice place to dine! Happy Monday & thank you San Antonio! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Everything here was way too salty. We came for lunch and I had the burger and my wife had the chicken sandwich. We ordered quail legs for an appetizer, but they didn't arrive until we'll after we had finished our meal. The waiter did not apologize and was inattentive throughout our meal. I really wanted to like the place but was very disappointed. The burger was tiny, salty, and the presentation was miserable. The chicken sandwich was an interesting concept but also salty. I had a good beer, but everything about the food and service was far below expectations. read more

Cured is in the more high end Pearl district in SA. The server was very helpful with his suggestions and was very friendly. He explained the menu, the HH items and was very patient with us tourists. i had the quail legs and wife had the gumbo. Both good, especially the gumbo. Drinks also ok for HH. Nice afternoon visit. read more

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The Charcuterie (Chef Select) was excellent and always my go-to appetizer, however very disappointing that we could not enjoy it as planned because we felt rushed to eat it because our entree was served moments following the appetizer. What made it so frustrating is that we went specifically to try the Pumpkin Chili and we wanted to eat it warm so therefore it rushed us through our appetizer and for that reason I have to deduct a couple stars and would still go there again but would point out to the waitperson DO NOT serve entree until appetizers have been consumed satisfactorily! The Charcuterie is exquisite and should be afforded the time to savor its entirety. And if you haven't tried to Pumpkin Chili, it's definitely worth it!!!! read more

Cured is AMAZING. You can't go wrong with eating here, its literally as good as it gets as far as "foodie" places go in San Antonio. Hands down, best charcuterie board I have ever had. When you walk into Cured, there is a huge meat locker right in front of you with in house cured meats. They get their meats from local farmers, responsibly raised, and cure in house. The menu changes due to what they have available. We went for a friends birthday, shared a 9 item charcuterie board, WOW. Then we finally decided on Bison Tartare, Foie Gras Crepe, Pork Cheek Poutine and Bone Marrow. We each had a bite of each plate, or a few bites actually, and it was all to die for. Best bone marrow I have ever had! The bison tartare was very flavorful and probably my favorite, besides the bone marrow. The poutine was great, definitely need to order it and share, because it is a lot of food. The waitress said people sometimes add a fried egg to it, which would just add more amazingness it the dish. After looking at pictures on Yelp! and our waitress recommending it, I will probably try the fried chicken livers next time. They look great too. I don't think you can go wrong with anything at Cured. They cocktail, beer and wine selection was great too. I loved the ambiance, as well. The detail in everything, it was very romantic and quaint. read more

Just had a 6$ order of mediocre at best fries, (1/3 the size of a typical order of fries that were poorly prepared), and a 8$ IPA (asked the server to give me her preferred IPA, later realized she selected the most expensive one. So after tax and tip 20$ for a beer and bad fries, shame on me. I'll never go back. Unfortunately some restaurants will sacrifice a momentary gain for a constant return. read more

Among the best places to eat in San Antonio period! A must try if you are in the area!

The Pearl district is just north of downtown and is a vibrant area that's undergone a renaissance in the past decade. What was once a dilapidated run down brewery-plaza in the 90s has come back in a very big way offering a something for everyone. Cured is in the heart of it all specializing in exquisite charcuterie that dry ages different meats for a 30 day minimum. All of the meats hang in the center of the restaurant which elevates the trendy atmosphere. Do not pass on the charcuterie boards. We did the 6 option spread and split a flat iron steak, which was more than enough to feed 2. read more

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Amazing staff and amazing food. Vibes are great, gnocchi was amazing. Will definitely be coming back every time we visit family.

This is a beautiful restaurant located in the Historic Pearl. The food presentation is so pretty and the service is excellent. I ordered the charcuterie which you have the option between choosing three, six, or nine items from a list. I decided to go with six and asked my server to choose the items for me because I had no idea what to choose. When it came out it was huge. I think for one person three would be perfect and six is ideal for two people to share. The server was very attentive and the manager even came by to check on how everything was. The decor and ambience of the restaurant is beautiful and they have a cool display of the meats hanging inside a case when you enter the restaurant. read more

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Unique place recommended by friends. I wouldn't normally pick a place like this but I was surprised to see the flavor of the menu items. They have a fantastic bar and of course it's in a popular location. read more

The place was small and setting was small and cute. Some of the tables were super close together. We went during happy hour and ordered burgers. It was very flavorful. The place is different and the staff were friendly. read more

By far the best Tri Tip I have ever had! The aged meats in the appetizer round were to die for. I was in town, visiting from the Bay Area of California where fine dining is easy to find. You don't want to miss Cured if you go to San Antonio. read more

All around great experience, meat had quite a bit of salt but was overall well flavored. I've had good burgers here, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Enough options on the menu for variety, but not overwhelming. TONS of alcohol choices. Great atmosphere and located in the pearl district so it's a great place for a date or meeting up with a friend as you can eat and take a great stroll before or after around the Emma (has a great little bar on the first floor) read more

The concept and atmosphere are great. The bummer was our server had an arrogant attitude when we had menu questions. We had the kitchen prepare a meat platter for us which we liked. Hubby and I split beet salad and the duck 3 ways. We weren't truly blown away with either dish. read more

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The happy hour here is amazing. Half priced cocktails and 50 cent quail wings that are to die for! The charcuterie boards here are both beautiful and delicious, and the atmosphere is welcoming. While the cocktails are small, they are extremely potent and tasteful. Tip: reserve a table during happy hour to make sure that you get a table. This way you don't have to worry about speeding or rushing to get there in time for happy hour. read more

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Charcuterie and cheese!! I really love this place. The atmosphere was modern, but warm and intimate. I dined with my mentor and it was quiet enough to converse but loud enough for us not to hear the table next to us. Good selection of drinks but definitely go for the charcuterie as they cure their own meat. You get to pick from 3/6/9 choices of meet with additional cost for the cuts aged longer. We asked the waiter for the 5 of their best sellers and a cheese choice. Can't remember what all we had but my favorite was the chicken liver mouse, it was so good! I wish they would serve more flat bread tho. The waiter was a bit aloof but not rude. I would def revisit this place during my next trip. read more

I had very high expectations of the restaurant and the food definitely did not hit the mark. We left to go eat burgers right after. That'll let you know how my experience went. read more

Going in to this restaurant, I wasn't sure what to expect, as this was my first time dining in Texas. The reviews seemed very mixed, so I decided to try it out for myself, as this was one of the more unique and interesting restaurants I could find in San Antonio. I don't ever write restaurant reviews, but felt compelled to after this meal. My major complaint has to do with the pricing. I have lived in New York City and dined in the more expensive cities in the country (Seattle, San Francisco, LA, etc) but found the cost versus portion/quality of this meal to be ridiculous even by those standards. Were the meats good? Yes. Were the flavors memorable or unique? No. The cheese selection was also nothing special, and we paid $4 extra to add those on. For a $35 meat and cheese plate, these cheeses should not have cost extra, especially considering they were pretty standard flavors. The meat portions were the smallest portions I have ever received on a charcuterie board (for the price) and the pickled Vegetables were nothing more than standard cucumbers. At this price tier, I expect a variety of pickled vegetables. The mustards were good quality, but the jams lacked depth and tasted more like preserves to be spread on toast. The 4 meats, 2 cheeses, and a few slices of pickle came out to $40. To compare, my most recent charcuterie board from a butcher shop in Seattle, The Shambles, included 3 meats, 2 pates, 3 cheeses, and 5 different pickled vegetables for $31, and the quality and inventiveness was spectacular. I wish I had pictures for you, but forgot to take one at Cured. Now, on to the drinks. Again, the drinks were good and we enjoyed them because We wanted a cocktail with dessert. However, I'm confused as to what makes them worth $15. I had a drink with mezcal and Cynar , while my boyfriend's drink had rye, luxardo and cognac. These ingredients are nothing crazy or complex, and yet they are priced the same as some of the nicer cocktail bars in NYC. I just want to know why? I would be fine to pay in the $10-$12 range, but $15 is way too much considering that it's not a dedicated cocktail bar. The dessert I absolutely loved and was fine paying $10 for each because I felt the quality and flavor was up to par. I had the blood orange upside down with cardamom ice cream and the donut bread pudding with whiskey ice cream. Creative and fun, although the blood orange cake was very, very small. As for the service, I'm pretty laid back when it comes to that and try not to let it get in the way of the meal. I will say that our first round of drinks took 15-20 minutes to get to us, and I was starting to get a little antsy. Same thing with the third round. Everything else was fine as far as service. My final thoughts are that I just really felt ripped off with the meal overall. Either the portions need to be bumped up, or the taste and inventiveness need to improve significantly. Cocktails either need to have more depth or the price needs to come down. I would just really love to know what the reason is for such a high price to portion and quality ratio. I have no problem spending money on good food, but this was pretty offensive. Is the rent in San Antonio that much higher than the rest of the major cities in the country (I was under the impression that this was a cheaper city overall, but I could be wrong)? Did the owner make a bad investment in the building? Is the restaurant just greedy? I'm curious. Considering we were able to walk right in without a reservation and get a seat at 7:30 on a Saturday, maybe other people are feeling the same as me. I hope this helps give you an idea of what to expect, and I hope the owner takes these issues into consideration, as this could be a great restaurant! read more

Was in San Antonio from Austin for a day and my girlfriend who has been recommending forever that we come in here convinced me to come. Definitely was not disappointed. I ate an obscene amount of quail legs as well as a bunch of items from the charcuterie selection. All of it was excellent. The next time I'm in San Antonio I'll be going back. read more

I've tried. I really have tried. The food is average at best. Ratings are because it's in The Pearl and people like new and being in the "in crowd". Can't wait to get some good food to match the contemporary environment. read more

This place never disappoints! All of the staff members are always extremely polite and kind and the food is incredible. I've been here for lunch and dinner on multiple occasions and the food is always so good. If you're lucky a staff member will bring a sample of something from the chef . They have a long list of beers, wines, & serve cocktails as well. Their meats are to die for! If you have never been here I would definitely give it a chance. Their menu is also constantly changing- so go every so often to experience new yummy things! read more

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