The restaurant is nice, and the patio is great. There's drinks on their cocktail list that contain 2 ingredients and a garnish, that they're charging $9 for. Insane. Food was very "vanilla", also over priced. Service was ok, nothing special. That's my option based on the 1st time I went. After going a 2nd time (not by choice), I came to the same exact conclusion. No thanks. read more

First time there. Restaurant is trendy and modern. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You can sit at the bar and watch TV. The Spurs were playing that day :) We opted to sit indoors by the window. Service was great. We went on a Sat at noon. We were promptly greeted and seated immediately. We ordered water, and the water was chilled and came in a carafe. Food was fresh and delicious. I ordered fish tacos and my friend ordered the burger with fries. The fries were very tasty. My fish tacos were cooked just right with no fishy after taste. We split a slice of chocolate cake that was DELISH! There is plenty of parking, which is right next to the restaurant. Service and parking is a big plus for me. I recommend this place, and I plan to go back. read more

The sandwiches were delicious and you get a large portion for your money. The patio area was really nice and the ambience was good

Excellent food and variety. Have a drink while you wait for the outdoor seating. Beer is great and the cocktails are plentiful!

I'm rating Down On Grayson a 5 because that's exactly what my experience was like. Greeted immediately at the front from two lovely young ladies. They legitimately looked happy and eager to help. They got us a table right away. Almost right after that we were introduced to our waiter (I feel terrible not knowing his first name, oddly enough his last name is the same as mine, Martinez). Furthermore, our waiter was friendly and efficient. Me and my family shared the nachos as an appetizer and they were gone before we all knew it. Lots of cheese which no one should ever complain about, lol. Tasty with jalepeño and fresh guacamole. My mother and brother shared the Char King; I as well had a bite. Very juicy, tasty and flavorful. And you get skinny fries with them, not greasy soggy fries most fast food restaurants are known for. I had the Chicken and Kale salad. As simple as this salad was, again, it was very delicious, light and filling. Our waiter had come by several times throughout out time eating asking if we needed anything. He took our empty plates, asked if we wanted dessert, sadly declined and had our check within 2-3 mins. The food and the workers deserve a grand slam on their customer service. Furthermore, the ambiance was lovely. Very clean, modern. Glass walls, tiny succulent plants on every table. Can't seem to find any other word then comfortable. You feel comfortable there, or at least me and my family did. Lastly, if you're a local or a tourist I urge you to try this place out. You will not be disappointed! read more

Meh. That describes the food perfectly. I've made far better salads at home. Or at the Whole Foods salad bar. Full disclosure: I'm allergic to soy. That said, soybean oil is basically liquid dirt. Restaurants that use it do so because it's the cheapest (and most disgusting) oil. Grayson uses it mixed in with salad dressings. Pure olive oil? Too expensive. Fry oil? Soy. I still ordered the kale chicken salad without dressing so I could put olive oil and vinegar on it (only once I asked for them) and though the chicken was good, I've had far better salads at my house. I'd return to sit outside and have booze but that's it. Cool looking place with average food. Drink here, eat elsewhere. read more

Great food, ambiance, and service. Unfortunately drinks are very overpriced. Love love the Parmesan fries!

We enjoyed sitting on the patio, even though it was hot. They had misters and fans to keep guests comfortable. We wanted to like this place, but... the food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The reason we will not be returning is the terrible service. We were very hungry so we ordered chips and guac/pimento cheese. We normally dont get appetizers but thought that would come out quickly. Our server did not put in the order, so we waited and waited, she never came to check on us. Finally, she came back and we ordered entrees. Still the appetizer did not come. When we finally saw the server again, she admitted she forgot, we told her not to put in the order, but she did. Our entrees came, then a few minutes later the appetizer arrived. She said she would take care of it, but it was on the bill when she finally brought us the bill. Some of these issues are just on the server, but she seemed so busy that she had a hard time giving good service. This restaurant needs to find ways to provide better service and support their staff. With so many great choices in the area, we will find other places to visit. read more

Loved this place! The atmosphere and food were great. However, the spicy margarita was not good at all and our waiter was terrible. I still give 5 stars based on the food we got. I had the Reuben and my husband had the steak. They give large portions. We will definitely be regulars here. read more

Perfect spot for lunch. Food was seasoned well, perfect textures, delivered quickly after ordering. The atmosphere is awesome. Would definitely eat here again. read more

My girlfriends and I ate dinner here yesterday and it was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful with lots of natural lighting . We sat outside since the weather was nice but walked inside afterwards and it was bustling with lots of energy and excitement. I ate both the tortilla soup and the beef skewers both were delicious. I will definitely be back and would recommend this place. read more

The Pearl has a new gem to add to their bevy of good eats. We happened upon this place by accident as we were planning on eating at the Boiler House. You can't miss the inviting outdoor ambiance of those colorful black and white umbrellas. This restaurant is owned by the same folks who have The Gristmill, Gruene Hall, and Josephine Street. If you have ever eaten at the other establishments then you know they know how to turn out good food, done very simply. We bellied up to the bar because it was so crowded at 7:00pm. The service was good, and the staff excited to share their knowledge of the menu items. I ordered the fish tacos which came three to a plate. The fish was grilled with a tangy slaw that provided a great acidity. Appetizers included Pome frites, which were cooked perfectly and a new item- fried shishito peppers with a schiracha mayo. They were great as well. I will be back during the week when it is less crowded. read more

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I say 3.5! The food was really good !! Our service was the part that was lacking. He knew very little about the menu & said we wouldn't be charged something then charged us when the bill came... I can't really understand a swap charge when it's all the same price, kinda petty. I think we will return, but not for a while. read more

I decided to try this new restaurant on a Saturday night, instead of my usual go-to's near the pearl. Big mistake. The decor was lacking atmosphere. The service was slow and rude. The menu lacked deliberation and felt like a poorly curated mix of unoriginal dishes. The cocktail menu/wine/beer list was even worse. Nothing but your typical American brews and a couple low end imports. Really? I ordered a Caesar salad and bruschetta. I'm convinced I could've gotten better at Olive Garden. Save your time and money and visit one of the many fantastic choices at pearl. read more

Wait time is too long for food. waited 30 minutes for table 20 minutes for bar drinks (was told bar is backed up) and almost 1 hour for food. Food overall was good. read more

Why do you not just put the frozen Moscow Mule on the menu? I would be in every day....

We tried this new restaurant near the Pearl Brewery and found the atmosphere and service to be very nice. However, the food was not so nice. Even the drinks we ordered were not good at all. The crispy fish plate I ordered was just OK, and that was the best part of the meal. Everything from the appetizers though the end of the meal was either not good at all or just OK. It's a new restaurant so I guess I should cut them a break, but if I were the chef I would never have served what I was served. I'll give them another chance at some point, but I was certainly not impressed during my first visit. read more

Nice environment. Food was horrible, I had the avocado toast and the chicken tortilla soup. Our waiter was simple not anything special. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, it was over rated. read more

Horrible service on a Sunday afternoon. Bartenders completely ignored us. The entire waitstaff was in a terrible mood and let it show. I've enjoyed this restaraunt before but will not be going back. read more

Came in today for lunch with a co-worker who was a first time customer. Ran into a small issue and management and staff did a wonderful job solving the issue by being proactive. Food is wonderful and so is the atmosphere. Great place to eat! read more

Good atmosphere and location. Parking sucks. The prices are extremely high (I guess because it's in the pearl) food was okay, nothing to brag about. Patio is cute but not friendly if you're wearing heels or wedges. Servers were rude. Good beer selection. read more

so after mixed reviews, I decided to venture out and test the waters for myself. I had the crispy fish with Brussels on the side. it was delicious!! The portion is huge, enough for two meals. The brussels sprouts were good and come w/a side sauce for dipping. I'm not big on sauce/dressing so I didn't eat that, but overall the meal was quite satisfying. I'm very interested in going back and trying the kale salad my friend ordered. We split a massive slice of strawberry cake for dessert which did not disappoint!! if you don't have the appetite for a full meal or just want something sweet, I would forgo everything just for a few bites of this strawberry cake. it's delectable; it's like a bit of homemade heaven in your mouth! Service was friendly and prompt and the environment is pleasing as well, I imagine at night it would be pretty as well. I would give it five stars but I need to go again before I just give it all away. haha read more

Down On Grayson - this strawberry cake is indescribable! it's worth it to come for this alone! - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So! First of all, let me just say that it was so hot today when we went to Down on Grayson!!!!! Second, our waitress, Kourtney, was amazing! She was working her butt off in the heat and was there for our every need. Also, since it was so hot, our water carafe broke and the manager came to check on us after the ordeal and gave us shots. Really it was a nonissue but the gesture was much appreciated! The food was amazing- especially the crispy chicken sandwich and fries along with the frozen Moscow mule. Trust me.... Its a great idea to stop by! read more

Friendly service, family friendly or great for date night. Delicious drinks and food. Outside eating area and outside bar.

My family and I have been coming to Down on Grayson since the week they first opened. They had incredible service initially with friendly staff, waiters, and management. Sadly, over the last month that my family and I have visited, their service has declined substantially. Tonight, they continually sat tables outside in 50 degree weather without working outside space-heaters. When asked about this, MULTIPLE waitresses were degrading, rude, and downright disrespectful to members of my family. Our family was moved to another area with more heaters (we were sat a table without a single working outdoor heater, when multiple heaters were on for un-sat tables) and were embarrassed publicly when the passively aggressive management staff brought over multiple heaters to our table, making a scene. We have never been as humiliated as a table or group/family ever at another restaurant as we were tonight. For a long time, this has been a place of happiness and reunion for my family. Tonight has been a pivotal point in our relationship with this establishment, in which we will no longer be visiting on the regular, as we once have. Please, the next time you visit Down on Grayson, consider if you would like to be ridiculed, mocked, and downright embarrassed before you step foot in this place. Hopefully, you are able to have a different experience, but it's doubtful, because I cannot see this type of behavior changing in the near future until extensive intervention is executed here. detmef-7gigkA-xigdah Spend your time elsewhere; drive a few more minutes to another restaurant in the Pearl area, and don't bother wasting your money or business here. read more

I've been coming to D on G since they have opened and the owners son was the manager as well as a resident at the Pearl. The customer service has been heading downhill since. Tonight was the WORST. Young waitresses and managers who act like asking for a heater to be turned on is a sin. Like come on, we are in south Texas. We cannot handle the cold. Manager is the worst at customer service and needs to take a few courses on "making it right". read more

Great environment! Good service! But the strawberry cake is way too sweet for asians.

First Restaurant in the US I've been to that does not have a baby changing station in either bathrooms. And no family room either.

Love this place but they seem to change their Dishes quite a bit. I've ordered the same thing -Thai steak salad - the past 3 times I've gone but it's different every time. Same thing with the French onion soup. Still good but not quite the same or as good as the first time. Drinks are great though and the staff is friendly and fast. read more

My boyfriend and i stopped in for Saturday night date night, atmosphere was awesome and crispy Brussels were bangin. Our server Dom was the best part i have to say though, super cool personality and down to earth and we never went without. Will definitely revisit! read more

joey was a great waitress! overcooked my steak by a good bit though. fries were solid, salad was underwhelming. would come back, but for apps and a drink next time read more

Avocado toast is to die for. I would order this every day. The burger was huge and the toasted bun made it! The restaurant and bar are sleek and and I Love the vibe at this place. My only Complaint is that the service was a bit slow. read more

Whenever I make the drive down to SA, I make sure to stop by Down on Grayson. It's easy to get to, has a great dining experience, if you haven't had the fried brussel sprouts, you are missing out. Easily the best thing on the menu. read more

My girlfriend and I had a pleasant time here at Grayson. The beer was cold, the service was swift, and the food was tasty. I had the JK Club sandwich, a three tiered Sammy with ham, turkey, and bacon that really hit the spot. There was plenty of food for me to even box some up for a late night snack. My girlfriend had the Avocado Toast, it was good, but I don't know if I would sacrifice a down payment on a house for it 4/5 only because there was limited seating. Go check this place out in downtown SA! read more

I went there for lunch with my cousin once. I had a fish sandwich. The textures were great and the flavors were good too. The bread was a little bit too thick and dry for my taste. But overall the food was good. I did not enjoy the drink I had or the drink my cousin ordered. I do feel the food may be al little overpriced for what you are getting but that being said, the food is not bad at all. 75/100 read more

The food wasn't bad but not as good as all of the hype. Atmosphere is a little more on the upscale hipster side. Service was ok but did not blow me away in any way what so ever. Called one night to ask how long the wait was and was told that they are not allowed to say. Not the best hospitality. I wouldn't go back as it is all around not worth the price. read more

Cute, well maintained atmosphere to eat in! Food was fabulous and service was quick! Definitely would return & recommend! read more

Down On Grayson - Sliders and turkey sandwich with Parmesan fries - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I'm not sure if it was because of us coming at the tail end of the night (came in at 10, they close at 11) but the entire staff looked like they had checked out for the night and were done trying. Never got our waitresses name, but she was BEYOND done. No friendly attitude, wanted us to order quickly, did not check on us throughout our meal or anything. My sliders came out medium rare instead of medium well and had to find someone else to get my order corrected. Our waitress finally came back and didn't apologize for the mess up. Only addressed one of the two of us every time she asked for drink and food orders, and quickly brought us our check without asking if we wanted anything else. Hopefully that was just her having a bad night. Food was average. Probably won't be back. read more

This was my second time here and we only waited about 15min to eat inside. It was way too hot so sit outside but there was no wait for that option. The food was good! I've heard some bad reviews about it but I really enjoyed the double dipper for the appetizer. I ate the veggie sandwich with Parmesan fries as the entree and could not stop eating the fries, they were delicious! read more

This place was a little gem in San Antonio. Great atmosphere, decent service and good food. The roasted chicken was excellent as were the Brussel sprouts. Only complaints would be the house salad (which was disappointingly wet and soggy) and the lemonade (which was probably straight out of a soda machine). read more