Ember Kitchen is 10/10. Easily the best meal I've had in Austin in a minute. We had a huge group…read morefor my birthday and a friend reunion, and the vibes were perfect. ​The pork chop with mole was actually insane. If you go, you have to get it, no questions asked. ​But for real, Claire was the highlight of the night. She's awesome and honestly made the whole experience for us. It's rare to get service that good with a big family group, but she crushed it. I'm definitely coming back every time I'm in town just to see her and get that pork chop again. Don't skip this place!

Most of my reviews focus on the perceived value I believe I get for the money spent. Overall, I…read morethink Ember Kitchen is certainly worth checking out, but I think I might order a little differently next time. First off - parking is convenient in the Seaholm parking garage. My understanding is that Ember will validate, but it wasn't apparent to me how that works and honestly I walked out forgetting it and having to pay the bill for parking - oh well. I came with a party of six and we were celebrating a birthday. The team at Ember was very accommodating. We were seated downstairs in their "Speakeasy" room. It's a bit dark, but cool atmosphere. There are other dining options if you prefer a bit brighter setting. We were served complimentary birthday shots! These were quite tasty - enough so that I ordered another round of those citrus based shooters. Everyone at the table ordered a cocktail. Nearly all the cocktails on the menu are going to be served in a feminine looking glass and with a flower. The cocktail menu is pretty much for the ladies. On the bright side, they have a good selection of bourbons, tequila, etc available for straight pours at a decent price. Not extensive selection, but I think a good choice - enough that I think you will find something to fit your price point and taste profile. Our waitress was top notch. Very attentive and paid close attention to the orders from our gluten sensitive guest ensuring she ordered safely. We ordered a couple small plates as appetizers for the whole table. Everyone loved the crab cake. I thought it was tasty but wasn't expecting whole kernel corn in a crab cake so that threw me off a little. Market seafood crudo - this is a fish appetizer and as the name implies changes based on availability. The night we ate was a Hamachi or Salmon option. The salmon had a bit more of a spicy sauce so we chose that. It was a hit. We also chose a tuna tartare and it was fresh, good but didn't knock our socks off. When ready for the main course - our waitress had a number of off-menu specials to tell us about and honestly many were very interesting options. In fact, we chose to split a 50oz Tomahawk steak. This was a huge steak plated on a hot platter, already sliced off the bone with some fingerling potatoes. This was honestly the most expensive part of the meal (no surprise), but also the least impressive. Now visually it was a spectacle for sure, but the meat certainly had pieces that were tough with some large pieces of fat. Now I don't mind the fat, but when sliced there were a couple pieces that were nothing but fat, other pieces still that were mostly gristle. We all agreed the seasoning was just missing, it seemed to have no seasoning at all. It was also quite charred. One of the claims to fame here is their Josper oven and clearly it can put a good char on a steak. Some in our party liked it, but I thought it was a bit much. There can be fine line between a good steak crust and a burnt crust. I thought it was a bit much, and maybe why the seasoning seemed missing. On the bright side, it was cooked correctly to order. My only problem was, for the price, this was a complete miss. We also ordered scallops and the morida shrimp. Both were excellent. These were probably worth coming back for. The morida shrimp come served in a bowl with a rich sauce that was enjoyed by the whole party. The scallops come pan seared and were cooked perfectly - which is key to enjoying a good scallop. Be aware that the typical order of scallops though comes with only two scallops - rather light even for a single individual, because these were not on the "small plates" menu, it was supposed to be a full entree. Great experience overall, but we just felt not quite worth what we had to pay for it. Overall, it was just over $150 per person. What could have saved it - for that price, the steak HAS to be on point.

Another wonderful stop at The Hoppy Monk. I had a couple of German Pilsner beers on tap, and also a…read moredinner of awesome Blue Crab Mac & Cheese skillet. Waitress Erika took care of my visit to perfection. I will return soon!

Hoppy Monk is one of our go-to places in San Antonio so as we had out of town guests for Easter, we…read moredecided to head here! It's been a while since have done brunch and o won't be in a hurry to return to brunch specifically The service was superb, we had a great server and he was absolutely on top of everything which was great! Beers were also great as was the mimosa I had and the kids we were with seemed to like their meals which came out last and they said theirs were hot - ours were not unfortunately. I had the Lox eggs Benedict and in retrospect should have sent it back as it was stone cold! My husband and our friend got the biscuits and gravy and also reported that they were cold - it was also served in a bowl which was a bad idea as the biscuits completely soaked up the gravy and resembled oatmeal by the time it hit the table! We got one meal - waffles and chicken to go and the waffles were inedible- poorly mixed, gritty and so much hot sauce in the mixture that they burned the back of the throat - they had to be trashed ! I love this place but won't return in a hurry for brunch - granted multiple dishes with eggs are hard to time right so we ended up with cold food that did however taste good

Their service is incredible. I was driving in from San Antonio and knew I was going to be late for…read moremy reservation so I texted the restaurant asking for options or later reservations and they were incredibly accommodating. Pushed my reservation an hour and we had expected to sit outside which was not ideal and when I told them them moved us inside and the restaurant was to die for. Such an elevated cool experience. The meal begins with a brioche croissant loaf and as a GF person this is wore cheating for. Flakey, airy, buttery and beautiful. Every step of the meal was an elevated experience. It's expensive! so just expect that going into the meal and enjoy. It's so worth the price.

Chic and thoughtfully designed, the restaurant had an upscale feel without being snobby, with a…read morerelaxed ambiance and a DJ spinning some tunes! Our waitress was friendly and prompt! She was on top of our drinks and removing empty places out of the way. I really liked her. The food itself is the reason for the 4 stars. Our appetizer - shrimp cocktail; while beautifully presented was pretty bland. It could definitely use more seasoning. The bread was soft, warm, flaky and buttery! Main dish, I had lamb chops with potatoes. That was pretty good, but the meat could definitely use more seasoning. My friend was very happy with her salmon and the brussels were tasty. Drinks were good too! We were celebrating my friend's birthday and the dessert that was brought out was really good! I would definitely come back here on my next trip!

Went out for a ladies night here and let me tell you this place keeps up to all the hype !…read more They offer free Valet parking on Friday and Saturday- so parking was a breeze ! We had made a reservation so as soon as we walked in we were seated inside in a booth ! The place felt cozy and comfortable as well as nice vibes ! They even offer bar seating ! They have a covered and temperature controlled patio too ! Our server was amazing and professional and answered all our questions about drinks and other stuff ! The cocktail were amazing - I was curious about their onion bagel drink I think that's what's it's called and my server got me a sampler ... definitely I went with something else . We ordered few dips and appetizers and 2 entrees! Everything was delicious! To end the night we got the Krembo dessert and OMG it's a must try !! Can't wait to ge back soon !!

The food here was tasty, but the service was what really stood out. Attentive, friendly…read moreknowledgeable staff who did not make us feel rushed and paced the food out nicely. They were happy to chat with us without forcing conversation. As a group of 3 we ordered the traditional hummus, whipped bulgarian feta, beet tahini, the cucumber labne, falafel, pan fried halloumi and baklava apple pie for dessert. The group was not what I would call big eaters so we had leftovers (we likely should have ordered 1 less dish), they recommend 2-3 dishes per person (dips and meze). The hummus was decent, but I would not feel the need to order it again, the bulgarian feta was delicious and was tied with best dish of the night with the falafel. The falafel had perfect texture, crispy on the outside without cutting your mouth and soft on the inside. The beet tahini just tasted like beets and nothing else so I would not get that again. The cucumber labne was tasty and the halloumi was the only dish I took a bite of and would not take another. The texture of the cheese was rubbery, so despite having a crunchy exterior and delicious sauce underneath, I found the halloumi to be extremely disappointing. I am not a chef, but if they simply grilled the halloumi and served it on top of the sauce I think it would be much better. Desserts are not my thing but my friends enjoyed it even though they admitted the baklava apple pie was painfully sweet. I liked that it came with labne ice cream to make it a bit different. Overall it was a nice meal, the ambiance is modern and clean and the service was fantastic. A good spot for a nice dinner out.

Sternewirth Bar completely saved our night. After a lousy group dinner at another restaurant about…read morea mile away with disappointing food, we were determined to turn things around and actually enjoy our evening. Someone in our group had heard this was the place, so we walked over and hoped for the best. As soon as we walked in, we were immediately impressed by the vibe. The space is very cool and feels like a beautifully repurposed old factory. It has a lot of character and energy without feeling overwhelming. Our group of eight easily found a great spot near the fireplace, with some of us on the sectional and others in chairs, and we were comfortable right away. Despite being very busy, the service was quite good. Drinks came out promptly and the staff was friendly and attentive. We stayed for a few rounds and really enjoyed ourselves. This place turned the night around completely. Great space, great drinks, and great service. I will definitely be back the next time I am in San Antonio, and would even consider staying at the hotel just to be close to this bar. 5 stars.

Such a beautiful venue, especially for the holidays. Loved the lighting, the chill speakeasy vibes,…read morethe decor. Service was quick and attentive, even when we switched it up on her and jumped from a table (where we had ordered) to a spot on the couch that had opened up. I wasn't feeling like drinking alcohol, so I ordered a mocktail called the Prohibition Punch and enjoyed it. It was very citrusy/sour, but was refreshing. I'd probably try something else on the menu next time, but still had a great experience overall!

1st off, Joseph T was our server. Did a fantastic job!! Very attentive and checked up as expected,…read morebut not too much or too little. Very friendly and thorough. The food... the kitchen staff nailed it!! The food was great!! The establishment... Very nice, clean and inviting. This was our 1st time here, and I hope it won't be our last. Prices were not bad either!! Felt it was an exceptional value of what we ordered for food and drink compaired to other chain establishments we have visited. If we are in San Antonio again, we will be back!! Kudos, good job folks!! Keep up the great service and food!!

It was my first time dining in at embers off 1604, and I must say it was very nice and the food was…read moreamazing ! My server was addy and she provided amazing service and she was very sweet. Overall the restaurant is very rustic like, "old fashioned" you could say. I definitely recommend, managers are also very helpful if anything goes side ways. 10/10

Amazing dining experience!…read more We came to celebrate a birthday and our server started us off with a complimentary glass of champagne. We also ordered drinks-- the espresso martini was particularly delicious! Our servers were thorough, helpful, and kind. To start, we had the snapper crudo, the popcorn chicken, and the charred cabbage. The popcorn chicken and charred cabbage were amazing! So full of flavor and unique. The snapper crudo was just okay, nothing special. I would try the snapper tartare instead if I could do it over again. The steak was absolutely phenomenal-- one of the best steaks I've had. It comes medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. Loved the sauce and vegetables as well. Would definitely recommend and return for another meal.

With the success of "The Bear" it seems like I'm seeing more restaurants trying to be... "The…read moreBear". And while it works on-screen, I'm not sure I would agree it works in a world where people subconsciously enjoy certain textures and flavors. A friend of mine chose Isidore for our monthly mom's night out and my interest was piqued after doing a little research but also...cautious. Having gone to my fair share of similar restaurants, I can count on one hand the number of times I've actually been impressed. That being said, let me give you my thoughts more succinctly. First, the menu has no clear order or theme and rather looks like a bunch of random dishes thrown together without considering the need for things to be complimentary. While the servers were knowledgeable and doing their best to guide us, we ultimately realized this meal wasn't going to hit the spot we were hoping an actually considered leaving. Second, I give the food choices a 6.5 out of 10. The first choice was a sort of "whey ravioli in foam". Needless to say we thought about sending it back the moment it hit the table just because the foam and the smell was not what I would consider "appetizing". We fished around in the foam for a "ravioli" swallowed it and confirmed we were not going to eat another bite. That was a ZERO for us. The second dish we chose was the grilled cabbage, which was actually very good and ultimately would have been a good side with the aged waygu steak but... each of our choices came out individually. The cabbage was covered in herbs (dill) and was very good. 10/10. Lastly was the steak. Yes, it was good but no-where near the best steak I've ever had. It came with roasted carrots on the side which were yummy but not rave-worthy. 8/10 for the steak. In conclusion, service was EXCELLENT, but the food needs a clear focus. I would absolutely return if the menu changed to have items that actually were appetizing and more approachable. But until that time, swipe, next.

I've been coming here for over 7 years, and not once have I had a bad experience -- that says…read moreeverything! The food is always amazing, fresh, and full of flavor. Whether it's tacos, enchiladas, or anything else on the menu, the quality is consistently perfect every single time. What really makes this place special, though, is the staff. They're always so kind, welcoming, and accommodating -- you can tell they truly care about their customers. It's one of those rare places where you walk in and feel like family. If you're looking for a spot that delivers great food and even better people, this is it. I'll keep coming back for years to come!

I had the absolute **best experience at Briana's Taqueria**! The tacos were seriously the…read more**tastiest, most delicious tacos I've ever had in my entire life**. I'm not exaggerating at all when I say they hit every single craving perfectly. From the very first bite, I knew these tacos were on a completely different level compared to anything I've tried before. The flavor, the freshness, the way everything came together--it was honestly incredible. I've had tacos from a lot of different places, but nothing has come close to tasting this good. I genuinely don't know what they put in these tacos to make them taste so amazing, but whatever they're doing, they've absolutely perfected it. The first time I tried them felt almost surreal. It reminded me of that iconic scene in the movie *Ratatouille* where the food critic takes a bite and instantly gets transported back to his childhood, remembering his mom's homemade cooking. That's honestly the closest way I can describe the feeling--it was like pure comfort and nostalgia all in one bite. On top of the incredible food, the **prices are amazing**. It's honestly surprising that food this good can still be so affordable. You're getting top-tier flavor and quality without paying crazy prices, which makes the experience even better. It's rare to find a place where the food is this delicious and the prices are still so reasonable. Overall, Briana's Taqueria completely exceeded my expectations. Between the flavor, the quality, and the value, it's easily one of the best food experiences I've had in a long time. If you're even thinking about trying it, I would **highly recommend it**--you definitely won't regret it.

DROOOL i found this place through a yelp search because i wanted sopes and didn't have a clue on…read morewhere to find them around me. I called to make sure they were open since yelp said it's a food truck. We ended up getting two chicken fajita sopes, a barbacoa torta, a taco de bistek, and a coke. It was $21, a little high, but i think it's because the sopes were so big. I got two, thinking they were maybe 3 inches wide, but they were huge. Both green and red salsa are great! Cash only!

I've been craving some good Pollo Asado ever since we left San Antonio! This place definitely did…read morethe job Great little spot with plenty of coverage from the sun. We had a nice late afternoon lunch here with our littles and pups. The menu has a lot to offer as well if you are looking for more than just the pollo. This will definitely be a spot for us to regularly hit up!

This is a tentative 3. I got the Pollo Asado and Carne Asada as this place is closer than my usual…read morego-to spots. Both fell short of my expectations. Good, but not great. That said, the menu here has far more offerings than those spots and I intend to come back for some of their other offerings. On the plus side, the service is fast and friendly, while the location is convenient and offers usable seating. The prices are fair, as well. All in all, it was good. Tentative 3 and I will re-review when I've had some of their other offerings.