We visited Ostra in San Antonio twice during our trip, and it quickly became one of our favorite spots in the city. The first time we went, we ordered drinks -- a handcrafted mojito and the Empress 75 -- both delicious and beautifully made. We also had the ceviche and oysters, which were incredibly fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed it so much that we came back again on our last day in San Antonio. That time we stopped in just for drinks and to relax in such a lovely place before catching our train. It was the perfect place to say goodbye to San Antonio. A special thank you to Jarvis and the rest of the staff, who were absolutely amazing -- friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We truly appreciated the wonderful service and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend Ostra for great drinks, fresh seafood, and outstanding service! read more

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. read more

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So, we didn't plan a trip to San Antonio. But, due to circumstances beyond our control, here we are. Now, we consider ourselves "foodies" and travel A LOT, so I wasn't expecting to have theBEST lobster roll I've ever tasted- in TEXAS! What made it great you ask? The balance of delectable lobster filling to the perfectly toasted buttered roll. And, the best Parmesan truffle fries EVER too. You know it's going to be good when the aroma of truffles wafts up to your nose as it gets placed on the table in front of you. Not to mention the freshly grated Parmesan just floating on top like soft white fluff Service, great. Thank you Gilbert, and thank you Steven for caring enough to check on us . If there was one tiny detail that could be improved on, it's the timing out of the kitchen, but even then, it was worth the wait. Either way with all the restaurants located on the RiverWalk, we picked a real gem. read more

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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. read more

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Stopped in for small plate while taking a walk on the riverwalk. Had Pastrami-Smoked Salmon Latkes and a cup of clam chowder. The 3 latkes were crispy with a very generous amount of salmon topped with sour cream and small amount of caviar. I took one back to my hotel to share and they found it as delicious as I did. The clam chowder creamy and equally delicious with lots of lardon. Only minus was the one " decorative" clam was not released from shell. Wait staff was impeccable and attentive. Enjoyable light dinner. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I ate here when I was in town for an EdTech conference. This place is a little fancy for me, but it was really good. I was with a large group of about 10 people. The service was excellent at dealing with that. We had a range of appetizers that were delicious. I had the BBQ Octopus for my entree. It was really good. Everyone in my party was satisfied with their meal. read more

Chose this place because we wanted seafood for a Friday during Lent and its proximity to the Courtyard hotel. We chose to sit outside and people watched our entire meal. Gilbert was an amazing and attentive server. He did not rush us, refilled our water without our need to ask, gave us the history of the location, and provided recommendations for other activities to do while in the Riverwalk area. Food was also very good, my son really enjoyed the red fish and the lobster roll was on par with what I've had in Boston. We also ordered the Canadian oysters which were very refreshing. Highly recommend. read more

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 read more

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

Great views on the Riverwalk. Lots of space inside. Full bar. Brunch (Sat/Sun) is perfect. Really oddly poor service for such a supposedly high end place. Service is a little slow & sloppy for the prices they ask. Maybe the GM needs to invest a bit more in training if they're trying to be so high end. Girls had no idea of half the menu. No one knew how to properly serve from the right. Asked us to reach for plates & glasses rather than walk around the table to each of us. Host guy looked me up & down and was very pretentiously dismissive (we had been traveling so not in evening wear) not knowing just the two of us were about to drop $600$/800 easily. (Ended up $760). We did the caviar service, seafood tower, wines, port, deserts. But you could get away with under $200 for just a couple drinks and mains. Overall: Food was really good. Great wine selection. Great views. Highly recommend brunch. But Super pricey for what you get at dinner. (Seafood tower was lacking crab clusters by a lot). And a basic margarita was over $20! 7/10 on the Sammi scale. read more

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Jordan is a tremendous server: so courteous and knowledgeable. Her kind demeanor and fast but never rushed service made our experience at Ostra top notch. The food at Ostra is delicious and masterfully plated. We will be back. I hope Jordan can be our server again! read more

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Caesar salad with 3 pieces of shrimp for $34- don't bother and calamari that was a grease trap read more

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I was craving oysters and this DID NOT disappoint. We sat at the bar with Karim and he was absolutely amazing. Even gave us a taste of the ceviche appetizer he had just prepared. The homemade hot sauce that he makes for the oysters is absolutely to die for. And the female bartender (I did not catch her name) was very helpful is choosing a glass of wine the pair with. Can not wait to come back! Karim and his team are 10/10! read more

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I stayed at the attached hotel and came down for breakfast on the patio along tbe Riverwalk, which was a fantastic location. 5 stars for location, the avocado toast good, but I've had better- beautiful presentation though. Still worth the visit. read more

Ostra - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food 8.5 of 10 Service 10 of 10 Brought a group of 35. Service was incredible especially for a party that large. We usually expect mediocre at best but what a surprise! This restaurant meets my expectations for unreasonable hospitality. Our guests enjoyed this experience and thanked us for the good choice. Ostra set the bar very high for the first night of three. It will be hard to beat! read more

While in San Antonio for work, I went down to the riverwalk to find some sustenance. I found Ostra. A beautiful restaurant situated on the riverwalk. The prices are quite steep, but the menu looks amazing, and I love duck fat cooked potatoes and a flat iron steak. The bread arrives at the table with soft butter spri led with what I assume is Hawaiian Black salt. The bread was warm and tasted amazing. I may have been really hungry, but it was good! My potatoes and steak arrived shortly after. By the way, the service was really timely and very attentive. The potatoes were perfectly roasted and seasoned. I wish I could've eaten more. The steak, the flat iron didn't seem right, it looked too thick and small for a flat iron. I ordered medium rare, but I knew it was under when the steak jiggles when I touched a knife to it. I will eat it as long as it's not cold. I cut into it, and it was raw and cold. I hate asking to send things back as I worked in several restaurants after being in the Army and during college. I probably would have taken it home if I wasn't traveling and cooked it there. They did refire my steak, but by that time, the vegetables were cold, the steak was now Medium with just the hint of pink. Everything else was exceptional. read more

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Came here for my dad's birthday, and online the menu looks like it is extensive but we were really underwhelmed at the selection when we came in person. It seems online they have their entire menu with what they can have but switch out maybe depending on the season. Service took longer than usual just to get us waters, our server was slow to get us refills and take our order. The only good thing was the bread/butter, tuna tacos and the clam chowder soup... This place was not very busy either on a Sunday night right on the river walk... read more

Great spot near the River Walk for drinks and appetizers. We tried out some Aperol spritzes and fried calamari, which were both excellent. What stood out even more than the food and drink though, was the customer service. We were told by the hostess that technically, outdoor seating is reserved for those eating heavier meals. However, because we were waiting on some members of our party to return from a boat tour and wanted to be attentive and aware of their return, she kindly offered to let us sit outside. Additionally, with the Texas heat, she also offered to turn on the misters for us per our request. The owner also came out to speak with us, which made the whole experience even more personal. I can't wait to return here and experience their hotel and spa. If their restaurant service is already this great, I'm sure they will be top-notch too. read more

I have dined here twice and both times had a great experience! Sitting outside is perfect to people watch and the restaurant feels more casual. The inside area is swanky but a bit boring. Service has always been good and attentive, while the food comes out slower than I would like. The bluebonnet martini is my go to. The oysters are amazing and the oyster service is one of the best! The French onion burger was really tasty too and the fries are great. read more

Had dining credit from the hotel so we had both dinner and breakfast at Ostra on the Riverwalk. I came in with low expectations but was pretty impressed with both the food and service. The vibe is both intimate and comforting, and if the weather is nice then the outdoor seating would be fun too. Overall, it's nothing to write home about but we definitely enjoyed our experience there. It won't disappoint! read more

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The seating was in a cool spot opposite the courtyard and river that afforded pleasant air-conditioned comfort. There was soft pop music playing that served as appropriate background without being too distracting or overbearing. The meal started with the wonderful bread and butter that was put in front of me. The bread was soft, warm and fresh with a crust that was crispy but easy to bite into. It was accompanied by a pad of butter that was sprinkled with what resembled poppy seeds; unusual but delicious, and a delight to spread on bread. The main event followed, a yummy linguini pasta with clams. The sauce was a tasty white wine sauce with bits of red herbs similar to pimientos. It was topped with shredded parmesan cheese. What a wonderful meal, with just the right portion. This was a birthday dinner to treat myself after enduring some stressful past few months. The final act of this awesome experience was the Pistachio Ricotta Cake, a slightly sweet, layered delicacy surrounded by fresh fruit. read more

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This was an amazing restaurant we came for lunchtime, had a little appetizer and some drinks. Everyone was so nice, Marie is an amazing bartender, that empress 75.. wow! We had to come back for the full menu , we got the caviar and omg it was truly amazing! We had to compliment the chef because we are true caviar lovers.. this plate was truly excellent. From the pancakes to the fermented honey. would highly recommend this place as it has an amazing bar, vibe, excellent food. Would come back to Texas just for this. read more

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The vegetarian migas and the quinoa bowl were tasty with the chips and beans and salsa. The fruit bowl id pass on it as fruit wasn't fresh. The service was very slow as they need more staff. If you are an Amex platinum member and book the hotel- it's a great perk to eat here! Thanks! read more

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Loved the ambience here! What a great start to our trip, food was fantastic and the service was attentive. Kim the manager checked up on us and made us feel welcome, the hostess Aida was so informative and friendly, loved her margaritas! Will definitely return :) read more

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We are from Michigan and my husband and I had our 50th Anniversary here.The food was outstanding ,thanks to the wonderful chef Emilio.Jorge our waiter was the best.Kim the manager was very attentive and just lovely.Thanks again Emilio for the special surprises you brought out.5 star all the way. read more

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The service was awful, it was like the server forgot that we were there. My son had to go find the waiter. When the food came it was cold and the manager refused to give a discount. The waiter refilled the fries when we informed him that they were cold. Our food had been sitting so when we received it, it was not hot but warm and the waiter and manager blew us off. With a $300 bill we just aye and left we realized that the service is not for people like us. read more

Very pleasant sitting outside on the Riverwalk. Had the lobster roll, which was huge and full of chunks of lobster. Staff very nice also. My only negative was it took them a while to bring the bill. Definitely recommend! read more

Just had oysters and a beer. Oysters were fresh and delicious. It was the bartender who was a awesome Sydney! Thank you! For the advise and the funny convo . It was great end to the night .... Beautiful set up very elegant. read more

Our dinner was fabulous! We had a beautiful table outside on their peaceful patio. The manager/sommelier Steven was wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

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The food is amazing, the oysters are out of this world! Love their Bloody Mary's! The staff is very attentive.

Very good seafood! Karen at the cold bar was so knowledgeable and kind. My husband had half dozen east coast oysters and loved them. We shared the crab dumplings that were so delicate and delicious. Finally I ordered a cup of clam chowder that was silky smooth and the Smokey bacon in it was perfect. The spicy pineapple margarita was wonderful too. read more

The food is amazing, just like the environment and service. The salmon I ordered was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor--definitely the best salmon I've had! The cast iron steak was also quite impressive. While it's not a steakhouse, the steak was cooked perfectly. The appetizer was a pleasant surprise and really won me over, especially the shishito peppers--so flavorful and delicious! read more

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The food was excellent, especially the crab dumplings. Highly recommend this place. The restaurant was quiet and elegant - a nice escape from the loud and busy Riverwalk. read more

It was the day after Valentine's and they were only taking reservations but let us sit at the bar. We had the calamari, scallops and Denver steak. Everything was excellent. The bar servers were friendly and we felt like we received our food quickly. read more

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