We had a great meal at Ostra. However, our waiter, Jorge, made our experience AMAZING!! The food and service were super. If we lived around here this would be a favorite place. read more

Very fancy place, liked the char grilled oysters and crab dumplings, they were delish. Had an aperol spritz and it was made perfectly. Pricey for really small portions but overall good experience. Waiter did disappear for a bit though. read more

Food is just ok. Not very good. It's expensive but worth it. Service is also just average.

This dining experience completed our Christmas weekend. We had salmon and scallops which was really good. It was a delight to eat here. We had a pleasant experience. Went for dinner with family and friends. Will definitely return. read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Wow! A co worker picked this spot out during a work trip. We didn't know it was Fiesta week, made it even better! The Ostra is part of a gorgeous hotel, and also incredibly clean restroom. We sat outside along the river, seats and tables looked new and were comfortable. Service was quick, given water immediately, the waiter was attentive, zero issues with service. We got a half dozen oysters and tuna tartar to start. The oysters came with a house made hot sauce, horseradish, and minuet, very classy set dish arrangement and not very briny. The tuna tartar came out on sliced toaster focaccia bread garnished with watercress. Delicious and perfect to share. The show stoppers were our mains. I got the scallops, which were perfectly pan fried over spicy Thai peanut noodles and garnished with slides radish. The other dish was the salmon, the skin was crisp but still cooked to medium. Presentation was impeccable. Completely beautiful restaurant, great service, and amazing food. The cocktails were has as refreshing. Worth the stop! read more

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Whenever I'm staying at the Mokara I ALWAYS stop by Ostra! Amazing food and super friendly staff. This trip we had the Blue Point oysters, calamari, and tuna tacos. 5 stars for each. read more

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Great service, great food and lwe were nice and cool inside but saw all the action outside. Highly recommend! read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Had brunch and a terrible experience, waitress took our app order and served us water. We waited 15 minutes and my husband got up to ask if we could get some service, waited 5 more minutes and the waitress came out and said she was waiting for our appetizer to come out. She asked if we were ready to order and we ordered a mimosa and a beer and she left. 5 minutes later she returned with our drinks and said they are on the house and took our order. Our food came out promptly but my American breakfast was tasteless, potatoes and bacon were way overcooked and tasteless, bacon was swimming in grease, eggs were fluffy and sourdough toast was good so I basically ate eggs and toast. Ambiance was pleasant but I can honestly say I will not return again to eat this tasteless overcooked food. read more

This is a spot that was exactly what we were looking for... it was the best restaurant we've been at since we left Paris in 2020 just 4 days before the airports shut down. But I digress... First off, the staff is spectacular. Attentive without being annoying. Knowledgeable without being aloof. And, hey, our waiter plays trombone just like me! What more can you ask for. We started out with drinks and both got the violet vesper. It was both strong and smooth. Peftect! And the color... wow.' I had the Fruits de Mer pasta. The seafood in it was so fresh and tasty. The Beloved had applewood roasted salmon. And she at the skin. SHE ATE THE SKIN. She NEVER eats the skin. It was that good. Our waiter asked how well she'd like it cooked. We never get asked that. Excellent! We had great talk with both our server and the manager. They've been going thru some rough times with Covid, but the thing that struck me was the way they have looked out for each other. A restaurant is a family, and it's pretty obvious that Ostra is a family. There are a lot of dining choices on Riverwalk. Do yourself a favor and drop into Ostra. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ostra - Furits de Mer. Spectacular. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Richard, the house Manager, was amazing and the customer service was top notch from start to finish! Our waitress, Liberty, took excellent care of us. She checked on our table several times and our food was outstanding, served warm and in a timely manner. Specifically, the applewood-smoked bacon roasted Brussels sprouts and truffle fries were incredible. The flavors were memorable and a must have! read more

Ostra - Richard, the Manager at OSTRA in San Antonio, Texas. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The service and food was amazing for a busy Saturday night. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the bar during prime dining for a nice table for two next to the window. The squid ink pasta was delicious with lobster claw meat. There was so much lobster meat that I couldn't finish my pasta! read more

Ostra - Squid Ink pasta with lobster - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So impressed!! We came around 4:30 on Christmas and are so glad we did. Everyone was so nice, going above and beyond. Warm bread with butter went so nice with cocktails. Then the special dinner of filet mignon and scallops was delicious!! Can't wait to go again. Thank you Ostra!! read more

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Ostra is on the Riverwalk and it's not cheap. But, the service I received at the bar, it was an older gentleman, was over the top best customer service I've seen in a number of years. And everyone at this establishment was friendly and easy to talk to--very nice! I sat a the bar and the menu seemed a bit pricey--so I did something different. I had the shrimp cocktail (very nice) and the burger. I think the burger was $25 and again it's pricey; however, if you want a gourmet quality burger...this is the one you want. The burger was cooked perfectly--it was juicy, tasty..... If for no other reason, the next time I go to the Riverwalk--I'll be stopping in Ostra just because of the great customer service! Thank you Ostra for the great customer service I received at the bar! read more

We were walking on the Riverwalk and were looking for something not too heavy before doing more exploring. We found Ostra and we were not disappointed. We were sat right away outside on the Riverwalk. It was such a pretty area. I ordered the Mariposa cocktail and the lobster roll with a side Caesar salad. My husband ordered a beer and the street style fish tacos. The drinks came out right away and the Mariposa was presented beautifully, very tasteful, and refreshing! The food came out not too long after and was also beautifully presented. The lobster roll was so delicious, the bread was so soft and buttery and it tasted so fresh! My husband said the street style fish tacos were amazing and probably the freshest fish taco he has had in awhile. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The prices were a little high for lunch, but the portion size and the quality was way worth it. I would highly recommend for a nice quiet place on the Riverwalk with delicious food and drinks! read more

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Ostra's impressed me with their service and two of their three entrees, enough for me to want to return again to try more of their menu. This restaurant is attached to the Mokara Hotel, and is accordingly upscale in tone and price point. There's a marvelously picturesque outside dining area, which you can reach either via the hotel or by descending to the Riverwalk area from the Navarro Street bridge. Great spot to people-watch in the summer. The menu is based on seafood - in fact, I'm pretty sure the restaurant's name is Latin for 'oysters' - and they do a good job of it. The server, Isidro, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the dishes, another plus. Ironically, one of the items we came in for, the oyster po' boy, was only so-so. The house-made bread is excellent, but the interior lacked enough oysters to make it top-notch. On the other hand, they've done some major upgrades (based on earlier reviews) to the seafood gumbo. The bowl I had was chock full of fish and okra, with a rich taste I've only had in Nawlin's until now. Instead of just tasting salt, I got a nice mix of flavors and just enough heat to make it interesting. The other standout was a kale salad - and this was good enough to make a confirmed kale-hater enjoy it and ask for seconds. Someone studied kitchen chemistry enough to balance out the bitter kale with a balsamic vinegar, then soften both with feta cheese. Top off the 'meaty' greens with sweetness from dried cherries, apricots, and the odd walnut and you have something that's amazing on the palate! Definitely worth the time to come out to the North Reach of the Riverwalk to try this place. This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Ostra - Kale salad with balsamic vinaigrette, dried cherries, apricots, feta cheese, and walnuts. Made a kale-hater like me love it. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I enjoyed our food here, its definitely worth going and trying out. I do think it's rather pricey and for that reason I more than likely won't be back. This was on par with landrys IMO so for the price I don't feel it was worth it. The mussels were our favorite thing we ordered. read more

We ate here today for the first time. The place, atmosphere and drinks were great. The food was pretty plain, nothing to write home about and certainly not worth the price. All of the wait staff were very nice but the male host was kind of rude... I will certainly be back because of the location, ambiance and drinks. read more

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Fantastic. Limited menu due to the snow disaster but we ordered the beef tenderloin/mashed potato/Brussels sprout and the lobster orzo pasta and they were amazing! Service was great, it's definitely slower in here customer wise but that is expected as today is the first day above freezing. We will return again! read more

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Food and service were great! Ambiance and cleanliness were fantastic as well. Will definitely return and order the lobster roll :) read more

Ostra - East coast and Canadian oysters - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Amazing seafood, fresh and decedent, great service from Mike who was wonderful!! On the river walk so we were skeptical but it was real quality read more

Ostra - Salmon, Halibut, and Clam Linguini - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We arrived too late for brunch, but enjoyed our lunch very much. My husband had the fish tacos (after a fellow hotel guest recommended them to us) and they were awesome! My fish and chips was also incredible! The morsels of flounder were fried in a delicate coating and tasted to me like the fresh lake perch I've eaten in Michigan! Service was good, but we did have to flag down a server a couple times ... once for malt vinegar for my fries, and once again for a coffee refill. read more

Ostra - Fish tacos and fish & chips - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My family was visiting San Antonio riverwalk, and we really didn't know where to dine. While we were walking along the river, Ostra caught our eyes, and we were able to be seated right away. We sat out on their patio (a good place to people watch) - although it was a hot humid day, with the shade and everything, it was manageable. We ordered one dozen of oysters and fruits de mer pasta. When we got our food, we were pleasantly surprised at how fresh and good the oysters were! So delicious. I could eat at least one more dozen by myself. My child who didn't order anything because he wasn't hungry, ate half of fruits de mer pasta because it was very good. Price is on the higher side, but so does everywhere else on the riverwalk. I would definitely visit Ostra again when I get a chance. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner on Sunday, 12/1/24. I've worked in customer service for over 27 years and have a high standard when going to a new business. I was super impressed and not only did I enjoy the food and care by the chef, the waiters and other staff at the restaurant, I also noticed many smiling faces as we went from the restaurant to the hallways and through the elevator to get to the front desk. What a great feeling to see the happy demeanor of everyone! To me, the vibes people give out are louder than their words ir actions. I give the restaurant and the hotel 5 stars all around! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning! Regards, J & S Monarez read more

Toast over done. Bacon not cooked enough. Ordered egg whites which were plentiful! Had to have waitress take orange juice back twice due to glass with hard food residue. Also jelly and butter splattered with ketchup. Waitress very nice but will not be back. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. We ran late for our reservation so they called to make sure we still wanted it, which I truly appreciated. Someone in our party has significant food allergies so we ask what would be available for her - they were very accommodating and spoke with the chef and made sure she had something to enjoy. They were very helpful in deciding what to eat, when we were sure, our waiter was knowledgeable of the specials the chef had for the day and recommended those. We truly enjoyed and went back for breakfast the next morning. Again, all the flavors were amazing. Seafood is fresh, everything has wonderful flavor without the need for over seasoning. Drinks are fun and fresh. Staff friendly and accommodating. Pricy but well worth the experience. Update: couldn't stay away! Again the waiter was very accommodating for the food allergies and she could have just about anything on the menu. They recommend a wonderful mock tail for her as well. The food was completely amazing. No complaints. Our water glasses were always full and the waiters have great recommendations. Try the pretty in pink! Don't let the description fool you! read more

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We made reservations for dinner here while we stayed on the Riverwalk. We ate here 4 years ago and it's still fabulous! For a starter we got the gulf oysters(they could have been my meal!). My husband got the lobster bisque and the sea scallops. He did say they were a tad salty. I got the salmon and it was so delicious. We each got dirty martinis(very generously poured). It was a wonderful meal and then took a nice stroll afterwards to walk off our overindulgences. Definitely recommend!! read more

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We went to Ostra on the river walk for a night out & the food was VERY overpriced for what we got. The $60 filet tasted & looked like a salisbury steak and was very chewy. The service was okay but the server asked a few strange questions. Overall the restaurant was nice but the food just was no good. read more

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If you want a truly lovely meal on the river walk this is the spot to go! It's more expensive than others but the food was high end and we loved it read more

It was pretty busy and we hadn't been waited on for a minute but Gilbert saw that and immediately rushed over. I said, we are just going to go because y'all are very busy. He said, no I'm so sorry, just shortstaffed. Please forgive us. He then went above and beyond on service. The food tasted really good. I was so glad we had him because he made the whole experience perfect. We will be back. read more

We were in San Antonio for the weekend to enjoy some down time before the busy holidays. Decided on a later than normal dinner for us. Stopped into Ostra. The river walk area was very busy on this Friday night and expected a long wait. We were greeted by the manager at the hostess stand and was seated right away. Service was great! After being seated we were served warm bread an whipped butter. Probably the best bread I have had in a long time. We had the Filet Mignon, which was cooked exactly as we requested and the Grouper. We will definitely go back next time we are in town. Both were excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. read more

Ostra - . Beef Filet Tenderloin - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We had the most wonderful time! Amazing family style service where you really feel like you fit in. The food was decadent and just right. We tried to go to other restaurants and yet kept coming back here. This is a diamond in the ruff as they say. Highly highly recommend. The director, Jorge Paris, was one of the kindest people we have met on our trip. He really showed interest in us and made sure we were taken care of. My father in law came in from Australia and was MOST impressed. read more

A tad pricy, but very good with outstanding service. Went by for a drink and ended up ordering several appetizers to share. The calamari was the best I've had and a generous serving too. The gulf oysters were perfect! The ceviche was very good but the portion was small. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, very knowledgeable on local history and gave us good tips on the area. We will be back next time we visit San Antonio read more

Bad service disrepectful manager. Let custom sitting on cold stone landscape curve waiting to be seated, while there are plentiful seat available.. read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We had lunch and breakfast in this restaurant as we were staying at the Omni La Mansion Del Rio for a short staycation before my husband goes back to his school at UTSA . The food was good most of the food we ordered was flavorful . The red fish ceviche and gumbo soup was well seasoned . I would say the place was a bit pricey but being located at the heart of the Riverwalk I guess these are normal prices for these restaurant . But overall their service and food was not too bad read more

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I came to try the food...the mahi-mahi was delicious but was missing the mango in the salsa. The Makara Martini was excellent ! Rebekah was the server and she was super friendly, accommodating and made wonderful food choice suggestions, excellent customer service. The first Martini was like something you would love after a day at the spa. Rebekah said it would be refreshing and it was! I got a second to make sure quality was consistent, it did not disappoint. Ostra is a little walk from the convention center but certainly a nice treat on the river walk for first timers. I would come back again and ask for the same meal, no chips, no salad just the Mahi-mahi with a side of fries. Thank you for bringing out the mango. Made my day! read more

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We ... 9 in our group, choose to sit outside on our tavern crawl at this establishment. They have heat stands due to seating right on the Riverwalk level helps keep that chill off. Also inside the restaurant are booths and tables with table settings for patron. Their full bar area has tall chairs that is circular in design. We each ordered a cocktail or some enjoy a beer from our server. Tasty Old Fashion for me thank you. We meet their Chef who stopped by to check on us.... no food for me. Really nice of him to introduce himself as he is busy guy;) The service was good and made sure we had plenty of water. Well done Tina as she choose another great spot for a spirit or two on our tavern crawl. read more

Ostra - Southern Old Fashion at Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Save your money! Small portions OUTRAGEOUS prices. $5 for a Coke! $46 for a little piece of fish on top of grits. Redfish is their signature dish but I thought if was super fishy tasting. Left a fishy after taste. My hubby liked his though. Friends had dessert - lava cake looked like Dominos pizza knock off. Save your money and time. Took us an hour and a half to get our food. Only saving grace was freshly baked bread. read more

I enjoyed a delightful dinner along the Riverwalk at Ostra. I was looking for a restaurant with seafood that broke from the tourist-friendly Tex-mex that abounds the Riverwalk. My tuna tacos were good with toro in tiny soft shells with just the right about of accoutrements- light and delicious. I also enjoyed a side of brussel sprouts with bacon. The whiskey list was decent, including a lot of international and American whiskeys to choose from. Very nice dinner. read more

Great service and a good cocktail menu. The old fashioned they make is amazing. It has a nice touch of heat and the ice cube was very cool(See picture). I plan on coming back in the future to try more cocktails and the food. read more

Ostra - The south Texas old fashioned cocktail - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Had a wonderful time visiting for lunch. Got the lobster roll that was delicious, juicy and on bread that was just perfectly toasted and buttered. Eunice was an amazing server who talked to us about San Antonio and bonded with us instantly. Highly recommend you check out this restaurant if you're in town for lunch or dinner! read more