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    Ostra

    3.8 (678 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Yummy bread while I wait for my crab dumplings
    H A.

    I started my journey around the river walk outside this place and finished the night here. Best decision! Brandon and Jorge made sure I was taken care of and were so friendly. Originally, the calamari caught my eye, then Jorge suggested the crab dumplings. Let's talk about them- they were so good! Such a beautifully balanced set of flavors that were beautifully presented. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Ostra!

    Holly M.

    This review is for the bar only. We were visiting San Antonio and venturing through the Riverwalk when the humidity and the crowds just became too much. We decided to duck into Ostra as it looked very inviting from the sidewalk and was not very crowded. We found two seats at the bar. First, the bar itself is very nice. The bright blue lit bar top is beautiful. Our bartenders were Guillermo and Juan. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olives and asked for the martini to be shaken and served very cold. It was served as requested and to the rim. Guillermo delivered. My husband ordered a margarita and he said it was delicious. Not too sweet and it had tajin on the rim. While we ordered additional cocktails, Juan took time educating us on the various tequilas they stock and how certain types of tequilas are used or recommended in various cocktails or should be a sipping tequila. It is an oyster bar and we were offered to taste their oysters although we declined. They have a person who pulls together some impressive. They were quite beautiful. Overall we had a great experience and plan to come back next time we are in San Antonio.

    Hazel K.

    Stumbled upon this gem in the middle of the river walks at San Antonio. We just landed and we were looking for something to eat. We ordered the oyster, clam chowder soup and their lobster roll! Oh my goodness! I wasn't expecting that I would be impressed with their lobster roll but I devoured that lobster in less than five minutes lol. Service was excellent! We were well taken care of and the scenery was nice especially you see the people walking in the river.

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    Peter S.

    A very cool place to hangout and people watch not to mention be treated like royalty while you enjoy the fine dining. The inside seating area is really nice with ample lighting and clean looks. The main reason why I decided to check this place out was mostly down to the location. It's situated on the River and pretty close to the Alamo, As far as the menu goes I think it's well balanced with a good selection of meats and seafood. I particularly like the clam linguini, which was done to perfection. The appetizer was also really amazing with a nice dish of fresh Calamari along with noodles which was well presented. I'd like to give a special mention to our server "Yaya" who really made our visit to Ostra that much more memorable.

    Lobster Roll with Fries
    Ashton E.

    Ostra is a wonderful place to dine if you're looking for fresh seafood right on the riverwalk. The outdoor seating was fantastic, as was the food. The service was 10/10! So friendly and accommodating.

    Eating on the river walk is always a treat if you love people watching. And if Peter is your server, you're bound to enjoy your meal as he recommends great dishes. p.s. try the pistachio ricotta cake!

    Shrimp tortilla soup
    Mitzi M.

    This place is lovely. We went for restaurant week. If the weather had been warmer, I would have chosen to eat outside right on the River Walk, next to the Selena Bridge. Our server was very friendly. We enjoyed our meal.

    Ostra Cured Salmon
    Stephanie O.

    A friend and I went in for dinner and sat at the bar. I was expecting really great service and memerable food based on other reviews, but I was highly disappointed! We asked what kind of oysters they had in the bartender didn't know. Luckily the chef came out and took some time to talk about the oysters. Once we got them, they were delicious. To go with the oysters we ordered dirty martinis with blue cheese olives. The bartender didn't chill our glass. He also never came back to take our order any further. We finally cashed out and left. I will say, on a positive note, the chef was really nice and knowledgeable and the staffer working on sucking the oysters took some time to talk to us about the seafood he was making. I also thought the ambience was good for a date night. Also, the bar chairs were really comfortable.

    Perfection! For starters, water was actually amazing and very refreshing, service was great! Our waiter was Peter and he was very considerate and attentive. Food was scrumptious, and everyone got their own little Heinz ketchup bottles. Nice environment as well.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Nicole D.

    The brunch was tasty and service was great. It is not the best brunch place in San Antonio but this was a great option before heading to the spa. We loved our bartender at the rooftop cafe which is also located in the Mokara Hotel.

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    Sandy G.

    Came here for lunch. We had the Cobb salad, which was really good. We also had the lobster and shrimp tacos, they were a bit small but very tasty. Had the yogurt parfait as a dessert and it was great. We will definitely return.

    Lava cake
    Neilly B.

    We had our anniversary dinner here. We sat outside on the Riverwalk great view. Decorated very upscale. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. My husband had the steak and I had the shrimp cocktail for my dinner. The restaurant treated us to a very yummy lavender cake for our special occasion. Bit pricey but very good

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    Meeting in the middle because the location is great. Food, not so much. Ordered the Migas which says "gf" and they brought me out Flour tortillas to go with it. Luckily I questioned before I ate. If something says "gf", please don't serve gluten with it. The eggs didn't have any flavor and it was $$$.

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    Always a great meal here. It was busier than usual so we felt the service was off. The caviar flight is always a 10.

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    Holy smokes! Ostra has the finest Caesar I have had ever! The service was 5 stars too!

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    Roam & Range - Pecan Herb Crusted Trout

    Roam & Range

    4.6(32 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Downtown
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    Decided to review since it has been almost a year. Service was on .. even for a table of 9. I went…read moreto my go to fav because I cannot get it anywhere else in San Antonio .. Pecan encrusted chicken on a layer of mash potatoes. Yes they have lots of dishes.. even creole. I do suggest reservations for a table over 5 because they do not have many options for large groups inside.

    I really wanted to love Rome & Range, especially after seeing such a creative take on elevated…read moreSouthern dishes (I'm from southern Louisiana). The menu is exciting and the concept is definitely there--but unfortunately, my dining experience didn't quite live up to it. I ordered the pecan-crusted trout, which had a nice texture but lacked flavor and seasoning. The dirty rice was also underwhelming, with very little depth or seasoning, and the calamari was a bit rubbery. Overall, the food just didn't hit the mark for me. Service was also a bit inconsistent. During dinner, I found myself having to get up to grab my own salt and pepper, as well as my own place setting, which took away from the experience. That said, I did have a much better interaction the day before when my wife and I stopped by for a glass of champagne at the bar--the bartender was lovely and welcoming. On a positive note, the location is beautiful--right along the River Walk, which makes for a great ambiance and setting. I'd consider giving it another try, but hoping for more consistency in both food and service next time.

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    Mare e Monte - Bronx Pollo Parmigiana

    Mare e Monte

    4.7(523 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    The food here is outstanding, and the service is truly next‑level. We walked in thinking we'd…read morediscovered a hidden gem, but it's clear this place is beloved for all the right reasons. What impressed us most was the genuine family‑oriented atmosphere -- they don't just serve you, they welcome you like one of their own. Their appreciation for the U.S. Military is heartfelt, and the owners themselves are two of the kindest people I've ever met. You may experience a bit of a wait, but every minute is worth it. The warmth, the hospitality, and the incredible food make this spot something special.

    This was excellent…read more I added this to my list after seeing its outstanding reviews on Google and Yelp in case we had spare time on our business trip, being in San Antonio from Tampa - we had that extra time and ended up here and it's great that we did. I called ahead of time asking if they had availability for 6 guests at around 6 PM and they said that it shouldn't be a problem, but they can't guarantee that we'd be seated right away... sold! We arrived and while the set up the table, Charlene welcomed us to hang out at the bar. We were then greeted by Ben, who we came to find out was one of the owners of the restaurant. He spoke with us briefly as our table was being set up, welcoming us in. Within 3 minutes of coming in, they set up a table for us in the corner of the restaurant and had us seated. The place is small (not tiny) and even on a Wednesday at 6 PM, it was clearly a popular spot... we would continue to find out why that was the case. Forgive me, as I cannot remember our waitresses' name, but she was great. She handed us our menus and let us be as we needed a moment to make our decisions. The front of the menu tells the humble story of how the restaurant came to be - definitely worth a read while you are waiting. Our waitress came back and took our drink and food orders. At the same time, I asked if she could have Ben come over as we wanted to hear more about his story after reading the brief story on the front of the menu. He came over and talked to us for ~5 minutes telling us about how he ended up in the States after leaving his home and how the restaurant came to be - from that alone, my experience had already been elevated and I was even more excited for the remainder of the experience to come. The drinks arrived, followed by the food, which we ordered (mostly) solely on Ben's recommendations. Everything looked delicious and as we were told by Ben, it was all fresh, purchased that day from the market and cooked to order. We started with the fried mozzarella, which was unique to me, in that it had no marinara but instead, spicy honey and sesame seeds and was fried in beef tallow - it was great. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which had fresh mozzarella poured into it at the table - the mozzarella smelled (and tasted) AMAZING. The dish has select bites throughout it that had some spice to it - I'd say that the spice level was about a 3/10, coming from someone who doesn't have the highest spice tolerance. The flavor/satisfaction level? 10/10. Typically, I'm not a dessert guy, but because of how good the experience was up to this point, I had to indulge. I ordered the crème brûlée and was not disappointed. Good temperature, good, mild flavor and presentation. This experience was excellent. From the unsuspecting setting, the greeting, the noise level in the restaurant, the attentiveness of the servers, the presentation and flavor of the food, to the staff asking how everything was and holding the door for us as we left, this is an exemplary example of how hospitality/service should be done. Ben, hopefully you are extremely proud of the team you have put together and the establishment you have made over the past two years. Very well done and thank you for your hospitality. If we are ever in town again, this will DEFINITELY be a stop that we make. Cheers.

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    We came in for a private lunch for a group of about 30. I have not been to Pappadeaux in many…read moreyears and I was very pleased with the service and food. We started with the Pappadeux salad. I love Feta so I really liked it, but if you aren't a Feta fan then maybe not for you. Everything on our set menu sounded delicious, but I decided on the Atlantic Salmon with Shrimp and Vanilla Cheesecake. The lemongrass-ginger sear on the Salmon was perfect. I'm always a bit hesitant to order salmon when dining. Sometimes it's too dry, but this was cooked more on the medium rare side and I love that. Shrimp grilled perfectly and great char flavor. Overall very tasty and cheesecake creamy with a nice crust. Also I would say for lunch portions they were massive.

    Dined out for my birthday but was hesitant about it. Unfortunately, dining out has become an…read moreunpleasant experience for me. Poor customer service, such as waiters basing their service on the tipping assumptions from certain customers and basic tasting food. I'm glad I picked Pappadeaux's to have my birthday dinner. My waiter, Craft, was pleasant and provided an amazing experience. Truly refreshing. I ordered the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas. So good. It tasted even better the next day when I ate the leftovers for lunch. I got two kids meals for my child. She had the buttered noodles and the shrimp with green beans. She loved it. I love dining out especially on weekends. Pappadeaux's will be my go-to place. I just hope the service stays consistent.

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.5(970 reviews)
    12.8 mi
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    This is our third time coming here. They are having a new happy hour menu lobster roll menu only…read morefor limited time at the moment. They have abread service here with garlic and onion flavor butter is very tastey.All the food we order is all delicious. The service is really fast all food we order came within 5-10 minutes. The ambiance is good got a bit loud due to alot of people came here within 30 minutes after opening. Definitelt coming back to try other food on their menu.

    From the moment we walked in, Eddie V's delivered on every front. We shared the Wagyu Dumplings to…read morestart -- rich, tender, and full of flavor -- followed by the lobster bisque, which was velvety and among the best we've had. My wife's Norwegian Salmon was cooked to perfection, and my Sliced Filet Mignon was tender and flawlessly seasoned. This is a kitchen that treats quality as non-negotiable. But what took the evening from excellent to unforgettable was our server, Salvador -- "Sal." Attentive without ever hovering, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, he anticipated everything before we had to ask. His service was simply unparalleled. If you want world-class food matched by world-class service, Eddie V's is it -- and ask for Sal. He's the standard every restaurant should aspire to.

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