I've been here multiple times... always go for the fish tacos or the fried grouper sandwich. Service is a hit or miss, wish it could be more consistent. Other than that, i'll keep coming back based on atmosphere and delicious food ! read more

Came down on a weekend night, with a table of 17! While the wait was considerable long, and understandably so, we received great service from the manager! She fired us up some appetizers and they came as soon as we sat down. I wished I gotten the name of the female manger but bless her and the staff that night. read more

Food was subpar - parking was worse.... we were broken into & during daylight. My truck was right in front of the door but didn't stop the thieves. That's expected with this up and coming location. read more

Down On Grayson - Broken into right in front of their main door. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for my birthday and tried the fish tacos for the first time. The tacos were light and fresh! The carrot slices are a must!! As for my drink, I tried the gin & juice and that was very tasty!! read more

Down On Grayson - Gin & juice and dirty dog martini - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So... we have been so disappointed at Down on Grayson the last 3 times we have decided to go there. Why? Well they have been out of the roasted chicken all 3 times. So today we left before ordering. The waitress was rude and said " you're leaving?" In a rude way... "yep" it's 4:45 on a Tuesday so no excuse really and no excuse for her attitude! read more

I loved the atmosphere the most of Down on Grayson. Service is always good. The menu is pretty easy to navigate as it's easy and to the point. The drinks are outstanding. Try the Strawberry cake for dessert. read more

I second the comments on the nachos!!! They are literally 5 chips on a plate with microwaved cheddar cheese on top! The crap you make when you're drunk and come home after bars at 3 am in college in your dorm room. This place was so lame. The menu is at least 10 years old, but the restaurant is not that old. I almost didn't even eat anything because everything on the menu looked so lame. The managers just stand around and watch football and laugh with each other. They seemed like they were maybe 20 year olds. Still cannot believe I spent money on those nacho chips! Well actually they weren't nachos they were chips on a plate with dried-up cheddar cheese stuck to them. And maybe a thimbleful if guacamole. Do not waste your time at this place. read more

We love Down on Grayson. I've had the burger, the turkey sandwich, the chicken sandwich, french dip and the JK Club. I love the club and the turkey. The Double Dip is an excellent take on cheese and guacamole. The brussels sprouts are also a hit. The wife and kids will not leave with out dessert. The strawberry cake is to die for with the coconut cake not far behind. The building is wonderful and the outdoor seating super. We think Down on Grayson has got it all. read more

Ordered a whole strawberry cake for my husband's graduation. It was delicious and a hit!! The cake is huge and beautiful. You can serve 8 extremely large servings or cut those large pieces in half to serve 15-16. One of my favorite cakes! read more

We had a subpar experience at this restaurant. The beef in the French dip sandwich was so tough you couldn't tear it with your teeth and you had to pull the whole piece out of the sandwich and, grossly, out of your mouth and cut it with a knife! That being said, I am willing to go back and try another dish as the ambiance was nice. read more

First a shout out to bartender Julia. I watched her making a greyhound and she rubbed the grapefruit wedge around the rim. I don't know much about the drink​ but that seemed like an extra step to make it special. We arrived around 8:20 and heard the hostess tell the couple in front of us that it was an hour and a half wait for a table (when we left at about 9:40 there was still an hour wait - so be advised). We were lucky to find two seats at the bar, which was where we wanted to be anyway. There were empty tables inside and outside, so the wait could have been due to a lack of staff. I am fine with that because I would rather wait (or leave if I don't want to) than receive poor service. None of the staff looked overwhelmed. The bartender​ greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. Hubby had a Coors​ light ($5) and I had a glass of Cakebread Chardonnay ($19). There are only a few other restaurants (Perry's, J-Prime, Flemings) where you can order a good wine by the glass - so thumbs up to Grayson on that. Hub had the Grouper Veracruz ($24). He subbed Parmesan fries for the salad (no upcharge​) and they were great (I sampled some). He said the carrots were way underdone and the fish was mushy but the Veracruz sauce was very good. Mushy fish is generally an indication that it had been frozen (not fresh). He said it should have been better for the price. I had the oh so famous crispy Brussels​ sprouts ($7), which were excellent as was the sriracha​ dipping sauce. Really big serving - ended up taking half of them home. The restaurant was loud (but we could still hear each other fine), not because of a rowdy crowd or anything like that; probably just due to the acoustics. The big doors were open to outside. I bet that when they are closed it is even louder. I didn't mind - it just kind of adds to the ambiance - which I guess is kind​ of an industrial chic. Parking is a pain. We had to circle around quite​ a while to find a space, but that is the price you pay to go to a popular joint. read more

This is my absolute favorite place. The food is incredible, your drink prices are fair (meaning you don't gouge people), and the atmosphere is over the top. What a prize you have given San Antonio! Thanks so much. Keith read more

We went for lunch on a Saturday, and Down on Grayson hit the spot for us. We arrived around 11 and were seated right away outside. We weren't feeling top notch, but the Hair of the Dog Michelada, the frozen raspberry margarita and the Texas Blueberry Sour quickly brought us back to life. We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts which were delicious but (understandably) a bit greasy as we got to the bottom of the bowl. The guys had the Chopped Con which they both loved (it's basically a big hamburger patty smother in queso) while girls went for avocado toast and the chicken and kale salad. The salad seemed like it was missing something, but everything else was tasty! I'd like to go back and try out dinner - they have good specials "du jour" that I'd like to investigate further too! read more

Been here a couple times and were seated immediately. With a party of 5 with two small children decided to call & see what the wait was before walking 6 blocks to get there. After listening to a lengthy recording an employee told us they don't give out wait times over the phone. This policy is ridiculous. read more

Attended this last week end with local friends (We are from out of town). Appetizer; Brussels Sprouts. Horrible. Had them about 6 months ago and they were great!? Apparently focused upon generating revenue more so that quality food and service. Brought all the salads and main courses all at once. Requested that take back the main course and bring later (Mine was fish). When they brought back out - stone cold (not even a heat lamp warm!). Attempted to re-warm to no avail (DOA). Recooked and half hour later was good... Just one of many Food and Service issues. Manager no help (other than "I'm sorry"). What a different 6 months makes! read more

Down on Grayson was fabulous! The cocktails were delicious and the food was spectacular. The wait time was quite long, especially for a party of two on a Sunday so I highly recommend a reservation. read more

It makes for a great night out with friends. Best part, I can bring my dog! The Brussels sprouts and sliders will keep you coming back for more! read more

Making My Way Downtown Have you ever just wanted a fresh lemonade with a nice umbrella over you? Well then down on Grayson is the place for you! One of the best things about Down On Grayson is the food! It has a wide variety of food including cheese friends to burgers and sandwiches. Another magnificent thing about down on Grayson is the staff, they have wonderful and extremely nice staff. Another amazing thing about them is their location, its downtown! "Down on Grayson is a casual, modern-American restaurant serving a mixture of classic and contemporary dishes in a fresh and fun atmosphere." It says on there website (http://downongrayson.com/ ) Which is very true! They have many extravagant dishes like Parmesan fries, onion rings, crispy Brussels, meatballs, sliders, and much more! Some of there desserts include Strawberry cake, a 6 layer cake with fresh strawberries blended into the butter icing, and a chocolate sheet cake, a brownie-like cake served with vanilla blue bell ice cream. If you are on a diet I suggest getting off it before going here, but if you are they have many healthy things to choose from including, Chopped Caesar, which is fresh romaine, pico de gallo, and house-made croutons, also a chicken kale salad, which had emerald kale roasted chicken, avocado, cashews with a citrus vinaigrette, and its very high in protein! Down on Graysons Staff is admirable. Right as you walk indeed there is someone standing at the front of the door with a big smile on there face. As you are seated (you can sit inside and out) they ask for the order and never get it wrong! Their location is perfect because of its right next to downtown and the pearl! Down on Graysons is very modern, and nice restaurant. It has many cute signs and a very nice bar in the inside, perfect for a tourist an everyday customer! In conclusion the reasons I think that Down on Graysons is a great caring restaurant is, there shockingly delicious menu, the admirable staff, and The best location of a lifetime! read more

Sliders, Frozen Moscoe Mule, Onion Rings, Brussels Sprouts. Forgetaboutit!! Enjoy the patio weather or sit at the bar and watch the game. Great atmosphere and staff. read more

The food was okay. Nothing super spectacular. I did feel a little rushed when we first sat down, but then the waiter was no where to be found after the meal was served. They do have great outdoor seating, but get there early if you plan to go on a Friday-Sunday. Sometimes the wait can be over an hour! The drinks were a bit mediocre. Not my favorite place, but not the worst place to have dinner. read more

My wife and I have been here a few times over the past few weeks because we love the food so much, but we've now learned that there is a pattern of very poor quality service. The biggest thing is it seems they're understaffed at busy times; as we're waiting for a table, we're looking at several these open tables with no one sitting there. They've also gotten orders so wrong that our friend had to send the same dish back twice, and it wasn't addressed by a manager at any point. We would love to love this place for the space and food, but won't be coming back until they're under new management. read more

If over priced basic food is your thing this is the place for you. Basic no flavor food to basic drinks for top dollar. Honestly if they found out about salt and pepper i would have given them a second star. #DoYouEvenBasic read more

To start with, any non-Asian restaurant in San Antonio that does not offer chips and salsa is guilty of criminal neglect. Now you can have chips and guacamole, and some odd cheese (not queso) dip/spread substance, but not salsa. Why bother to have chips if you can't provide the staff of life in south Texas: SALSA!. Oh, and the menu says "warm chips" . . . they ain't; cold and brittle as my ex-girlfriend. Now if you like cheese this is the place; apparently whoever created the dishes underwent a death-by-cheese experience once, and decided to share that moment with whomever walked in. The sliders, the nachos (again, you offer nachos but no chips and salsa?), half the dishes we saw passing by were slathered in cheese. My cholesterol may never recover. The tortilla soup was good, and the club sandwich was excellent. Service was fine. Drinks overpriced and the margaritas were very poor. The ambiance is decent enough. This place is fine I suppose for a certain crowd, but I think once the "new and trendy" wears off it will be hard pressed to maintain loyal customers with it's current offerings, or lack thereof. read more

Service here at Down on Grayson not impressive so far. We sat at bar for 5 minutes and was totally ignored by the female bartender. Guy walks up next to us, she totally helped him!!! Then walked away. We said something about it and lo and behold, she comes back to "help" us. Didn't bother to acknowledge we had been sitting here or offer any type of apology other than can I help you. RUDE!!!! The male bartender is attempting to recover, however, here we sit, empty appetizer plate, empty beer glasses and nothing... wish we could order! I guess they don't like customers who wear work out clothes and headbands. All good, don't have to come back. 2 stars for the food... service killed the other 3 stars. read more

Got seated but no server ever came to at least take our drink orders. On top of that , while waiting just reviewing the very small menu the prices are outrages. $12 for a burger or sandwich $11 for 3 sliders ??? So with never being checked on and the prices we just got up and left. read more

Great restaurant! The prices are VERY reasonable and the food is tasty. We liked the French Dip ($18, but huge... split with wife), the beef patty with cheese and no bread ($12), the nachos had lots of cheese and jalapeños (mild...striped of seeds and insides), and thin onion rings (to die for). Went twice in one week. Wait staff and maitre'd (s) were all very professional and friendly. Food came quickly: hot and good. Great American food. You are not going to find the 'Gucci' foie gras topped with a robin egg and caviar here. Just really well prepared great food, great service, and pleasant ambiance. Rarely do I go back to the same restaurant in under a week. This one did not disappoint!! I'm going to post this on a couple of sites because it's really worth it. read more

This is one of my new favorite restaurants. The food is not only delicious, but the portions are huge, making it great for sharing. The crispy brussels sprouts are a must! read more

Waiting for an hour and can't even get a glass of water. Very unprofessional. You're better off going somewhere else.

I have come to this place before when I'm in the city and the customer service is always great but today I stepped in to be seated for a party of 8 and the host "RAMÓN" was extremely rude. He should not be the face of this establishment. Terrible customer service, rude and needs to pulled off this position. read more

Great place to eat near pearl with private parking! The guac & pimento starter, crispy chicken sandwich and frozen blueberry lemonade were all amazing. We sat outside on patio, lots of fans, great atmosphere. I can't wait to go back. read more

In a word- Basic. Not bad. Certainly not wonderful. Just basic. Like the guy with the backward baseball hat, graphic T-shirt, cargo shorts, and flip flop combo. Walked in after 8pm on a Sunday. Quick to seat and get the water to the table. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and were certainly underwhelmed. They were Bland with some Crisp and bit of oil but little flavor. The salads as well fit the same theme. Nothing to hate, but nothing to like. The real let down of course were the entrees. Not arguing the way it was cut if it makes an positive impression, but if the kitchen is going to experiment with a steak filet it needs to make its own mark. This was just a flat piece of meat. Little flavor and nothing that seemed to earn its place as one of he priciest menu items. The parmesan fries provided the only savor to the meal. The fiancé experienced the same effect with her Chimichurri Strip. The portion was adequate and the price reasonable if quality had been something noteworthy. The steak was almost able to moo (ordered medium rare) and the sauce was simply something green. No garlic. No flavor. Just green. We decided to forgo dessert but the menu didn't make it seem that it would be much more than pre-made and presented. The place is cute. Nice look to it with the fires and the lighting. The food looks the part but misses out on the tastes. read more

This is my third time eating here at without a doubt this is a great looking place ! It's really bursting with ambiance, one the best places to enjoy a cold drink on the outside seating as well. There's only one problem, the food is terrible and when i say terrible I mean I can't finish my plate . I would rate the food at one star and the restaurant it's self at 5 so to be fair 2 stars . So great place for drinks but go elsewhere if your want something tasty! read more

Ramon Is a very rude host. Extremely unprofessional. Horrible customer service This place needs better management I've been waiting 40 min There's 9 tables available and he says o that's just there process. But how rude he said it was the problem and unfriendly. They have to keep people waiting a while . What!! Big mistake on coming her for my neices Birthday read more

Great food. Great prices. Great service. Wait staff was courteous, and very friendly. Dry martini was awesome. Price was spot on. If you leave hungry it's your own fault. read more

This is a hip modern restaurant adjacent to the Pearl. Great parking. Lots of outdoor tables. It was packed and noisy at dinner time. The food is great. Loved roast beef dip. Everyone with me tried something different and all was presented well and tasted great. A little proxy but average for the quality. Met all my expectations read more

As a former San Antonian who just came back for Fiesta, I was shocked to see a brand new building had been constructed and a new restaurant opened in the 10 months I've been gone. The location is great for those who live in the Can Plant, Mosaic & 1800 Broadway. We didn't have to wait to be seated on a Friday night, but I suspect that's because it's so new that people haven't swamped it yet. The cocktail selection is great, as is the draft beer selection. We had several of the appetizers, including the avocado toast, bruschetta, anticuchos (sish kabob,) and meatballs. The avocado toast was only mediocre, in that it wasn't as fantastic as all the others. I was shocked at how good the bruschetta was. I opted for the New York Strip Steak, cooked medium-rare, with skinny fries. It came out cooked medium rare on the inside, but burned (crispy, not seared) on the outside. It came with a bowl of delicious brussels sprouts, and the waiter then brought fries in addition. The steak was really disappointing given it's cost and the fact that I live in Hawaii now and was really looking forward to a great Texas steak. But all of my friends entrees, including the fish tacos and fire-roasted chicken were superb. Overall this is an excellent restaurant doing just about everything right. Service was on point, they have a large outdoor seating area as well as an outdoor section of the bar and they have cornhole available on the side of the building. read more

I was pleasantly surprised that the inside of this place was massive and pretty nice so it earned this place an extra star. My husband and I dined here on Sunday night. We were greeted by 3 hostesses and one of them rolled her eyes as she seated us all the way at the end of the bar, when there were plenty of dining tables available. Then we sat for 15 minutes trying to get a waiter's attention. My husband finally went up to the bar to ask for our waiter. The waiter was fine and the food was mediocre. I looked around the restaurant, and they didn't seem to be very busy. Tons of wait staff standing around. And why they need 3 hostesses that don't even want to do their job is beyond me. Probably won't return even tough it's right across the street from us. read more

We were very excited about this restaurant but came away extremely disappointed. While the house salad was okay, we ordered sliders as an appetizer which came out dry, over cooked and unseasoned. And they were covered in cheap melted cheese. Next the fish tacos were covered in wet slaw on an ungrilled tortilla making eating them as a taco impossible. The spicy margarita was okay but for $9 I would expect it to be served in a full glass rather than a Demi cocktail glass. The michelada also had absolutely no kick and way too much black pepper. It's a good location, but if you're a foodie don't torture yourself eating here. Maybe come for a beer on tap after eating somewhere else. read more

There is always a bit of a wait but definitely worth it! It is a great Sunday brunch spot for food & mimosas.

I'd say this place is about 3.5 stars. I've been to and from San Antonio for years and have tried and seen many different places in various areas of SA. This "Pearl District" was new to me this time around. I have a friend that lives in this area that was showing me around and we decided to go to this restaurant. We walked in and were quickly greeted and seated. We chose to sit outside. It was probably in the low to mid 60s and they did have the outdoor heaters ready to be turned on (if they weren't already). The place itself is pretty big and very nice and neat. It had a warm feeling inside and very chic feel outside. It's a lovely restaurant. The service was decent, nothing out of this world. I was, however, really disappointed with the portion for the price. I ended up having the Thai Steak Salad. It was actually very good with a little spicy kick to it. The downside: I was shocked at how little steak they gave me. It was 2 small pieces of steak sitting on a somewhat small portion of salad (for the price, I mean). Wow! So so SO disappointing. The Chicken Tortilla Soup was a cup of soup that was just okay. The soup was about $6-8 and the salad was $14. I'm not sure I'd go back but it was nice to try something new to me. read more