The food is amazing. I had the peppers for a starter-delicious! We also ordered the onion rings and brussel sprouts. The O-rings were perfectly-crispy, not greasy or soggy. The brussel sprouts were meh . The NY steak was ok definitely not their best item compared to my family's choices, fish tacos, chicken Caesar salad and chicken wedge salad. The best items in the menu are the strawberry cake and the coconut cake. I wish I lived locally so I could visit regularly to just eat the coconut cake. The cream cheese frosting and the coconut flakes!! Yum yum in the tum. The service was fantastic. We sat inside which was nice but the outside seating looked fantastic. My choice was to sit outside but I was overruled by my aunts. read more

We stopped in on a rainy Thursday evening while in the area. It was rather slow at the restaurant, likely due to the weather, so we were seated immediately, waited on quickly and informed of the Happy Hour specials. My wife went with a Thai steak salad and I had the cheeseburger. Both were very good. The appetizer of friend onion rings were hot and crispy although the batter is a bit heavier than what I would prefer but still very good. I've never had to review a paper towel machine in the bathroom before, but their's is the kind you wave your hand under and it rolls out a bit of paper for you. I've never had a machine give out a paper towel the size of a sheet of toilet paper before. It took about 5 pieces before I was able to get enough to dry my hands. Very strange for a more upscale place. read more

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If you don't want to feel rushed and uncomfortable, don't come after 9pm. Restaurant closes at 10, but upon arriving at 9:15, bartenders we're closing the bar, no host to greet us (host stand was shut down) had to seat ourselves and get our own menus. Servers were sweeping and refilling salt and pepper shakers ONE HOUR BEFORE CLOSING! Obviously, horrible, uninvolved management team. Sad... read more

going forward if I do not have time to sit down and enjoy my meal there, I will never do a to-go order again. when I placed my order and paid for it i was told I can pick it up at the bar. They were very busy, which I understand but I was a paying customer who paid in for my food inadvance but yet they ignore you and continue to wait on other people while I'm standing there then once I told them a second time they continue to help other people then finally retrieve my food. Then when I looked in the container, my food looked like it had just been thrown together. it was too busy to complain.I always ordered the same, so I know exactly how it was supposed to look. I love the restaurant and love their food, but to-go orders and the process sucks. Also, when I asked her to validate my parking, she definitely seemed to have an attitude and threw it on the bar. read more

Excellent service. The fish tacos were excellent. The grilled Brussels sprouts were delicious. Very nice atmosphere l

Great date night spot! Good ambiance great food and good service. We wanted to go out for dinner and this spot had solid reviews so we decided to give it a try. The half chicken and Brussels sprouts were both very good! read more

Down On Grayson - Fire-Roasted Chicken - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I try to love this place. Service is always the issue. Slow, rude, unresponsive mgmt, waited for 20 min at a half full bar to get a drink and place a to go order, read more

The Chicken sandwich was good. Only complaint was that there were a lot of gnats near the bar and landing on the cocktail shakers and shot glasses. We asked to move further down the bar because of it. Glad I didn't order a cocktail. read more

Down On Grayson - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was AMAZING and our server Nicole was super sweet and had a dump truck kinda reminds me of hooters well done ladies

The service was great and the food was excellent. All ten people in my party loved their meal. I had a simple Caesar salad and it had a great mix of greens, parmesan and dressing. I loved the little parmesan crisp they provided. It added som fun texture and flavor. The menu is varied from steaks to burgers to salads. Pricing is from $15-35 for meals. There's no reservations here, but there's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating! Come early if you have a large party because they only seat if more than half your party is here. Parking is available for free under the bridge where it has a label for Down on Grayson. read more

Down On Grayson - Chopped Caesar - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The sandwiches are larger than expected. The slice of bread is larger than a normal loaf. The Reuben sandwich was stuffed full of meat and about five dollars cheaper than Vegas. $17 vs $22 it could have had more kraut and sauce. However, the Thai steak salad I felt was overpriced for the amount of steak it had. it was delicious but at almost $30 for a salad? My aunt got a fresh tasting veggie sandwich with cucumber purple onion feta tomato and avocado . Coleslaw was delicious and crispy fresh and not soggy. The brussels sprouts appetizer was very burnt. The sprouts themselves were the size of plums, which is larger than expected. And they were burnt like six layers in. Crispy burnt to the point where the outer leaves were powdered char. The strawberry shortcake cake was $17 but it's six layers so it's like three servings of cake. Delicious and flavorful but no real strawberries in the layers or on top. All in all, nice atmosphere and OK food but nothing craveable that tells me I have to come back and order that...seems like the restaurant caters to tourists and transplants and not locals and the price shows it. read more

Down On Grayson - Thai Steak Salad - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So since I have moved back to Texas, haven't had the time to explore anything new, and down on Grayson is a jewel in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Started with the avocado toast which was delicious, also ordered some beef nachos which were decent, the house salad was really good and ordered the New York strip n macaroni which hit the spot. My gf got the fish tacos that she said were ok. For drinks I got a hard ice tea I believe and it's dangerously good cuz you could barely taste the alcohol. That said, was very impressed and made our anniversary lunch a hit, so will definitely return to down on Grayson read more

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Talk about bad service, how about no service. Everyone including the manager were just hanging out, talking and having a great time while we waited for over 15 minutes. They probably had more important things to do that serve their tables. No wonder the place was empty! read more

Dined in on a Monday evening. My party ordered me an Old Fashioned with Woodford; unfortunately, there was way too much sugar at the very bottom of the glass. How unappetizing is that?! I hope they start making their Old Fashioned correctly. Other than that, our Fish Tacos were delicious! We also ordered a side of fries and after bringing up my concern with the OF drink - I switched to a refreshing Yuengling Lager. We had a great time. read more

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Overrated. Food is good. But you can get the same thing for a lower price elsewhere. Also, there is nothing you cannot get at a number of other restaurants across the city. My biggest issue is the parking. They now charge and it's all over the phone and if you don't the notice a sign it will cost you $50 ($4 parking fee and the $40+ in fees.) Find somewhere else! Valet is that expensive and the lot doesn't smell of urine and other fluids. read more

I met a friend here for lunch last weekend and I am still craving their Brussels sprouts. Everything we had was delicious, from the appetizer to the dessert. The brussel sprouts came with a great spicy mayo. I had the chicken tortilla soup and a house salad. The vinaigrette on the salad was delicious. The soup also had lots of toppings which I had never had before on this kind of soup but it was delicious. The cheesecake was also great. On top of that our waiter was attentive and kind. The place was also gorgeous with inside and outside seating. Outside seating was a long wait but I look forward to coming back and sitting outside. read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant which includes the atmosphere, food, flavours and service! We walked from downtown San Antonio (1.6 miles) just to try this restaurant and it was worth every step!! Would definitely recommend to check it out if you're near the Pearl District in San Antonio. We ordered the Panini and Chopped Con. read more

Down On Grayson - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This was my first time visiting Down on Grayson and I'll definitely be back! Venue 5/5 - Located in the Pearl, this establishment offers a free surface parking lot for patrons. Additionally, there is indoor and outdoor seating. Although we ate indoors on this visit because of the weather, I hope to dine on the lovely patio soon. The dining room offers a relaxed vibe, great bar and flatscreen TVs for patrons to enjoy. Customer Service - 5/5 From the moment I walked in to the time spent walking to the exit after we were finished, team members were friendly and welcoming. I'd like to give a special shout out to our server, Claudia. She was the icing on the cake. Along with spot-on recommendations, her pleasant demeanor will prompt me to request seating in her section on future visits. Finally, food - 5/5 Everything (down to the blue cheese stuffed olives in my drink) was delicious! Portions are plentiful, plating is attractive and the price is right. My party enjoyed the following: Lavender Lemonade, Dirty Dog Martini, Paloma, Panini, and the Turkey sandwich. Make your tastebuds happy. Head on down today. read more

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Always great. Very consistent. Food and services always exceeds expectations. Give it a try

Everything about today's visit to Down on Grayson was excellent. We were seated inside with no wait in a beautiful open concept dining room that was open to the outdoor dining space. Our server, Julian was on top of things from the moment we were seated. Make no mistake, you want to be seated in his section. He'll greatly enhance your dining experience. I had a lot of questions about menu items because I want new culinary experiences everywhere I go. He answered every question honestly and was so friendly. He recommended pretty much everything we got and he was SPOT ON. We ordered the smoked turkey sandwich, the sliders, crispy brussels, and 2 double shots of crown. When I say excellent, I mean it. The Brussels were the highlight of the meal and I highly recommend them. My husband and I were beyond pleased! For any couple looking to experience the best that San Antonio has to offer WITHOUT their kids in tow, we highly recommend. It was an absolute vibe. 5 out of 5 stories. We'll be back soon! read more

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The steak and chimichurri was perfect. All the portions were huge. Our server was so kind and constantly checked in with us.

This place was absolutely delicious! I can see why it was so crowded, even at 1pm. The jalapeño pimento cheese was delicious as a starter, so take my advice, come hungry, and have a little bit of everything! Don't forget to add the Parmesan fries to your sandwich. You won't regret it! read more

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This was a HUGE disappointment. We came because we were given a gift card. Evidently they don't take reservations, so we ended up with an hour and a half wait on a WEDNESDAY. It was my birthday, however, so we made do. In their favor, the building is quite pretty, parking was not hard, and their outside space was really lovely. We passed the wait time fairly pleasantly outdoors with some pretty good drinks. Still, for a Wednesday... As for the food, I didn't care for the Caesar salad. I got the top sirloin, and he the skirt steak. I found the sear on mine to be simply too hard and crusty, and it made for a poor experience eating. His steak tasted good and was well cooked, but we were again mutually disappointed in the chimichurri- the taste was fairly good, but the texture was simply off. The herbs were chopped in such a way that they were absolutely the perfect size to get stuck in your teeth. I've actually considered using the word "unpleasant" 3-4 times during this review and, with the exception of the drinks, I'm afraid that generally describes my experience here. Okay, so here's the last part, which I have debated over and over writing. Please note that there is NO PROOF this is true, but merely reflective of my personal experience: I believe I got food poisoning there. I am not a medical professional and I can't be sure, but Down on Grayson was all I'd eaten that day that could have reasonably done it. I suspect my Caesar salad, but to be honest I don't care. I was completely miserable the day after. So take this how you will. read more

Down On Grayson - Skirt steak with chimichurri and onion rings. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have eaten in Down by Grayson more times than I can count. I really enjoy their atmosphere as well as their food. It is, of course, in the perfect location of the Pearl, so it is a win win when meeting friends or as a get together spot. I ordered Turkey Sandwich, which contains smoked turkey, stacked high on toasted sourdough bread with lettuce, tomato, avocado & garlic aioli. We also ordered the Double Dip with house-made guacamole & jalapeño pimento cheese as a shared appetizer. Both were fairly good, although I felt the sandwich was a bit pricier for a turkey on bread sandwich. We sat outside which was excellent given the perfect weather. This is a place with a lot of room allowing for bigger groups, and, now that the Pearl charges for parking in certain spots, I really appreciate their free parking. Add to this the great service, and this is a place I can recommend when visiting this area. read more

Down On Grayson - Turkey Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Nice spot to check out near the Pearl District in San Antonio. We stopped in to meet up with some friends. Open seating at the bar, or seated by the hostess for the remainder of the restaurant. Parking is metered and can be validated by the restaurant. The double dip appetizer had chips, guac and pimento cheese. Very interesting take, but I really enjoyed the combination of the 2 dips. We ordered the chimichurri steak (comes with 2 sides: salad and onion rings) and cheeseburger and fries. The fries were a little lackluster for me, but weren't the worst. Their chimichurri was a different spin than I anticipated, more watery sauce than oil based; but still pretty good. Preferably chimichurri oil based for the steak, or should have put it on the side of the steak, so it wasn't all over the steak. My burger had a great chargrill flavor to it, but one critique would be that it's missing onions. Otherwise it was a solid cheeseburger. My prickly pear nojito was a nice cocktail and had a great pucker. read more

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Our first visit, late Thursday evening. Arrived around 9, seated outside right away. The breeze and fans made it a lovely night. Our waitress Khorine was amazing, start to finish! Ask for her - you won't be disappointed! Food was top notch. We will be going again. I took these photos without flash and by the ambient light we had so the fish looks burnt but it isn't. read more

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Trinity was our server and bartender. She was great and the food was wonderful. We'll definitely be going back.

Down on Grayson is perfect for a summer outing solo or with friends. The atmosphere was casual but the menu felt a bit higher end(the perfect combo). I just came in for a quick drink and the bartender was so sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. I am a whiskey girl and decided to order the Cinnamon Bourbon Sour which was like Christmas in a cup. It tasted so good and two of those will have you feeling amazing. I can't wait to come back and try the menu. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

Down On Grayson - Menu - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good service, food and drinks! When we arrived we were asked if we'd prefer sparkling or still water. We said "still water, nothing fancy." Crazy we got charged for waters. And 1.50 for additional condiments that were recommended not even our idea. At least tell us there is an up charge. Kinda lame. read more

Down On Grayson - Experience - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Such a cute place. Such a great location. Such incredible potential. Such a missed opportunity. Having visited Down on Grayson several times I have always found myself feeling underwhemled when all is said and done. There is plenty of parking to be found in the area so we've never had an issue getting to Down on Grayson. They do have a beautiful outdoor space, which we've sat at as well as ample indoor seating, which we've also sat at. Indoor is fine but outdoor is where ya wanna be....weather permitting. Service has always been acceptable. Nothing stand-out or to praise but also nothing terrible or warranting any sort of negative attention. I guess, for me, where Down on Grayson falls short is the food. The onion rings are good but greasy and a little goes a long way with those. The Crispy Brussels are fine and the salads I've tried, acceptable. The "El Moderno" Nachos claim to be an "authentic version of this south of the border favorite" but if that's auténtico then gimmie the cheap, knock-off version any day. Meh. At. Best. Now look-obviously, I am in the minority here and maybe where they shine is their meat-based menu offerings that this vegetarian doesn't eat, so take my opinion with a grain of salt if you're more on the carnivore end of the spectrum. For me, this isn't a place I suggest nor is it a place I must take people. It's mostly a really pretty patio to grab a drink and then head elsewhere for dinner. That's my ideal Down on Grayson experience. read more

Down On Grayson - Onion Rings - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We went with a group of about 18 - they graciously placed us at thee tables in immediate proximity. We stubled upon happy hour - half price appetizers, deals on drinks. Joey took outstanding care of us - even as members of our party moved from table to table! We shred roasted brussel sprouts, aparmesean fries, onion rings and avacado toast - each one was delightful. I had the Fire Roasted Chicken and highly recomend it, the side salad with champagne dressing and creamy four cheese mac and cheese that came with the entree. Hubby had a rueben that was full of pastrami - it must have been good as he ate it all. Dog friendly patio. Lots of fans and misters. I can easily recomend Down on Greyson for a meeting place, drinks with friends, a romantic dinner date, or a co-worker gathering. They even comp parking under the freeway for 3 hours. Ready to work my way through their menu. read more

What a lovely restaurant! The indoor seating was very nice, but the out door areas were what brought us in, as they welcome dogs Very large outdoor areas with lots of tables Savanah was our server, she was very sweet and accommodating It was late so we both opted for tomato soup and amazing grilled cheese...i couldn't finish mine, so filling but so good! They do offer some vegan options Very clean Slightly pricey but not crazy read more

Down On Grayson - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My girl cam was AMAZING!! Was super attentive and kind to us. Was very knowledgeable about the menu and had great recommendations. The area was perfectly clean and comfortable! I would 100% recommended her every time read more

Came here for a late lunch on Saturday and it was great! There is dedicated parking under the highway right next to it. They will validate for up to 2 hours. There is great indoor and outdoor seating. We chose inside since it's so hot out right now. The food portions are huge! We got the double dip and the guacamole was delicious. We had to ask for extra chips since there was plenty of dip. We also ordered the French dip, chicken sandwich and panini. We all really enjoyed our entree and were stuffed. We each got a different side, the fries were the best in my opinion and plentiful. The kids slider meal was very big as well. Larger than typical slider and a ton of fries. We ordered a side of Mac and cheese very cheesy and also a good portion. The cake was the biggest slice of cake ever. We got the strawberry cake, after seeing the price of $17 it makes sense why it's so big. It oddly had a spicy after taste though. But it was moist. Probably my least favorite part of the meal. Overall we enjoyed our experience here. I'd come back if we were in town. read more

This place was the absolute worst. My experience as follows: - Waited an hour to be seated, party of 4. Yet plenty of tables were open. - It took server nearly 15 minutes to give us an initial greeting/take our drink order. - Husband ordered a drink and never got it. - I ordered a "cup" of soup which the server told me I could get in lieu of a bowl. I got a bowl of soup instead. The soup was luke warm at best. - I ordered a sandwich and the order was never placed to the kitchen. Everyone else at the table got their food. - Sandwich order was placed and I was told it would take 2-3 minutes. It took 30. By the time I got my food everyone at the table was done with theirs. - Our server asked us, as she was cleaning the table next to us if we were ready to pay (check and credit card were on the table) and we said yes. She proceeded to finish cleaning the table and walk away. We did not see her for another 15 minutes wherein my husband got up and went inside to ask who we pay since we were waiting so long. - We were never offered a comp on the check; instead it wasn't until my husband complained that the manager took the sandwich off the bill. - Between waiting for a table and the lack of service this entire experience took about 2 1/2 hours. - I opted to get my food to go since I was already aggravated at this point. I also live an hour out so by the time I got home my food was nice and cold. Service was nonexistent and food was subpar for what they charge. This was my first and also my last time eating here. read more

I've passed Down on Grayson many times while at the Pearl and was finally able to dine here for a late lunch/early dinner. Covered reserved parking (for this restaurant only) is available just a few steps away from the entrance. Since it was an off hour (3:30pm), there was no wait for a table. We chose to sit inside, but there is seating outdoors as well. They are also dog-friendly (outdoor seating only). I started off with a Ranch Water, which has dulce vida blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and topo chico. The Topo Chico was a bit flat, but the drink aesthetics was on point. Not really worth the $12 price tag in my opinion, but I had to try it since I've never officially tried ranch water before. The Shishito Peppers ($12) appetizer was definitely a great surprise. The portion size of the peppers was way bigger than I expected, and the peppers themselves were cooked very nicely with a slightly blistered skin. The accompanying sriracha mayo balanced the heat of the peppers. For the main, I got Fish Tacos ($16). They were one of the best fish tacos I've ever had! The large filets of fish were perfectly cooked and juicy, and the spiciness of the seasoning paired well with the fixin's (i.e. cole slaw, avocado, tomato, red onion, salsa, lime juice, cilantro) on top. It's a must-try item! Service was also great from beginning to end. Our waitress was prompt and very friendly but didn't overdo it with checking up on us. Even the hostess seated us with a smile, which many restaurant hosts/hostesses fail to do. Definitely a great place to grab delicious food and drinks! [An added bonus is the decor in the women's restroom--cute, framed paintings of dogs!] read more

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First off, we absolutely loved our waiter, Gabriel! He was attentive, and very kind! We hope we have him again on our next visit!! Second: looove the Brussel sprouts; I get them every time! They season and deep fry them, so they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I actually have always hated Brussel sprouts, but my friend encouraged me to eat them and I've been hooked ever since. They make me feel like I'm being healthy, but they're soooo delish! Ha! The wedge salad has homemade blue cheese dressing, which I love. It has chunks of blue cheese, fresh tomatoes, generous amounts of bacon and sliced radishes, which you don't find very often. It ties in really well! The fried onion rings came stacked on a plate - I was blown away by the portion - you could easily share with a large group. Nice and crispy and thinly sliced rings, just how it should be! Down on Grayson is such a fun and hip spot; it's one of our favorites! read more

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I was so excited to finally try this restaurant! It was the perfect opportunity to see some friends and have some great food!! I forgot what my drink was called but it was extremely similar to an espresso martini and my man ordered a spicy margarita. We loved both. Our server was very attentive and great with recommendations or dad jokes. They had non-alcoholic versions of their drinks which helped my pregnant friend enjoy the night as well. Pretty laid back and nice place to eat at. They have parking right next to the restaurant that has 2 hours free! Will have to come back as soon as possible! read more

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Came for dinner on a Sunday evening with friends. We walked in around 7:45 PM and had a party of 5 and had to wait about 45-50 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, it took a while for food to come out. Crispy Brussels: really good! Super crispy and comes with a yummy sauce. Great savory app for sharing. Lavender lemonade: pretty solid cocktail. It tasted more like lemonade than lavender but it's sweet and refreshing. Chicken and kale salad: heavy on the kale. The chicken, avocado, and cashews are chopped up and mixed in and the kale is also chopped and marinated in the dressing so it's not tough to chew. The dressing is light, which I appreciate. The chicken pieces are small but kind of tough and dry. It's a pretty big salad and very filling. Everyone agreed their food was pretty average and nothing to rave about, plus it's kind of pricey as expected of the location. The restaurant itself has a nice vibe with a cool bar and TVs. But the average food combined with such a long wait only warrants 3 stars from me. read more

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Recent update... always enjoy my time here and our waitress was great as always, good crown, not too noisy... BUT stay away from the French dip. I mean I like my beef medium rare but this was bloody, chewy and lacked flavor read more

Down On Grayson - French Dip - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas