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Restaurant Claudine is one of my favorite special occasion/brunch date spots. It's relatively easy to find parking and make reservations. I typically get the high tea service here - it is one of the most reasonably priced ones in town and great for girls' date; I actually treated my mom to tea this Mother's Day. The rest of the menu is good too - I've had the breakfast stuff and am looking forward to trying the lunch sometime. I want to give the place 5 stars, but the service is lacking here - my table seems to be neglected no matter where I sit and orders have been overlooked where we have to remind the server of them. I also wish they would advertise that their menus are significantly reduced on special days - my mom was hoping to try the muffuletta sandwich and had to switch because the menu didn't have it that day.
Very cute and quiet location in East Broadway area. They have taken an old home and turned it. The food was amazing. The French Onion soup was very rustic ... cheesy, thick and rich broth, and lots of onions. It was a filling lunch on a rainy and cold day. The rest of the table enjoyed the meals ... Bouillabaisse, Coq Au Vin, and muffuletta. The popups were executed well but I am not a fan of the butter. The service was spotty at times but mainly good. She forgot to get drinks or other items twice. When we asked for coffee or espresso, we were told they have no espresso machine and the grinder had been broke for a week. I do plan to go back for Tea Time and the Girls Dinner.
Went here for restaurant week, we arrived early and were able to be sat right away which was nice. The atmosphere is quaint and eclectic and really reminded me of walking into my grandma's house which I'm sure was the point. Food wise the only noteworthy item was the French onion soup which was delicious but in comparison to other French onion soups in the area it wasn't enough to entice me to come back. My shrimp linguine only had 3 shrimps which I'm sure is a standard serving for this restaurant but in comparison to other places the price didn't justify only receiving 3 shrimps. The cocktails were great though! Don't think I'll be coming back due to the price point being too high for what you're getting.
As a 15 year plus downtown resident, this is our backyard. With 30 plus years in the hospitality field (now retired) I feel I can bring you real insight into our locations. The good, the bad and the ugly. If we run across a serious issue, I will always go directly to management and not post it. I truly believe you always must give management an opportunity to correct a serious issue. If not corrected and or just ignored, then I feel it is correct to inform the public - professionally. No establishment is perfect. I will bring to you smaller hiccups we may have come across. I will rarely comment on the taste of food - being bad, as that is a very personal thing. My wife and I disagree on taste of food and wine, no one is wrong or right. Now if the food is on fire, burned, under/overcooked to our requests, that would be mentioned. Found ourselves by the Pearl and checked on the OFFLINE application for nearby places to eat. Claudine on Grayson Street. Ladies you will love this place, not that I didn't enjoy it. The food was great! Most of the customers were lady groups having different types of gatherings. Great place to do this at a tea party theme place. Customer service was good. Then at the end of our meal our server stepped it up, giving us containers for our tea and labeling each container and placing them in a sturdy bag. We ordered two teas and had no idea we both would get PTS OF TEA lol - rookie mistake. A few notes and suggestions. If you go here to have a private conservation about whatever. Not the place. The building doesn't isolate the noise/talk at all. We heard many conversations and a few I wish I could get out of my head! With that said, we suggest lowering the music. It was a bit much with the talking and laughing and then add in the music. Nice touch, just suggest lowering the volume. Pricing, good for this area. A few items they are proud of, one being the $10 small pot of tea. The staff (front of the house as you entered and our server) asked us if this was our first time. Maybe a nice touch would have been when we ordered the tea, to inform us that it's a pot, not a cup. The menu, mmm mmm mmm. The items we ordered just see the pictures! PS flexible with Cindi and accommodating her vegetarian request.
Food was SPECTACULAR. Service from a sweet host was great. He was so nice. Our server was "meh". I've been a server before-- she did not radiate positivity. But she did her job. The restaurant itself was very cozy and when it was full of people it was poppin!
Being a fan of this place, we wanted to give their brunch a try. First off, it is very quaint, located within a former private residence, and easy to access with free parking. You can usually find a spot directly in front of the restaurant. We started with the escargot in butter & garlic, which was excellent! I had the chicken & waffle, which was good, but could have been a little bigger (but with food costs these days, I certainly understand), but it was priced appropriately in my view. My wife had the muffuletta, which was also very good. It did come with a lot of olive tapenade. I suggest requesting that they go 'light' on that. The service was very good, and it was not overly busy. I did have a reservation on OpenTable, but you could have walked right in. It is a good option to get away from the crowd at the nearby Pearl. After brunch, we walked nearby to enjoy a cocktail outside at one of the neighboring places.
I'm a bit torn on this review. Our experience was such a mixed bag of good, okay, and bad. Good: really nice vibe and decor, cornbread was excellent, sweet potato biscuits were great addition, shrimp was seasoned perfectly Okay: drinks, service (although it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees after ordering), fried green tomatoes, Caesar salad Bad: the gumbo was basically gravy, no okra or sausage to be found. For a restaurant with Cajun vibes this was just sad Overall it was a very mediocre meal. I think we would go back and try some other options, we heard brunch is great but won't be at the top of the list.
Absolutely a must-dine for me. It's actually a renovated home so the inside is super cute with fun wallpaper, scones and chandeliers. I ordered the ceasar salad with fries and I will be dreaming about this lunch until the next time I have it. It was THAT good.
I went to Restaurant Claudine as a second resort when Smash'd across the street was closed. It was the best mistake that Smash'd made because Restaurant Claudine is amazing! I was celebrating my nursing school graduation and the server brought us their house champagne which was delicious and fruity. I was craving a burger and the down home burger with shoestring fries on the beautiful white plate was scrumptious! Overall, the ambiance, beauty, service, and delicious food will have me and my friends going back and you should too!
The place was so pretty, it was a little bit tight in space but other than that the food was great!
4.5 Stars. Saving the extra .5 star for tea? They serve trees specials in the afternoon! Michaela, our waitress, deserves 5 stars. Ambiance was amazing, this is a quaint little house turned dining experience. Interior decoration obviously had much thought out into it. See for yourselves!Located in the quirky downtown area and quickly becoming the ever trendiest Grayson Street with street parking. Slow night. Seated immediately, started with some already impressive Earl Gray tea, served with cream and sugar per request. Crab Beignets a little more savory and not as light and fluffy as expected. Champagne vinegar gastrique poured over it tableside was certainly an interesting choice; personally would have preferred something lighter and sweeter. Escargot was delightfully not overly salty or oiled. Moist and good, made excellent when coupled with their freshly baked baguettes. Ruby Trout was pleasantly light, with accompanying succotash and chow chow made for a versatile flavor profile. Pork Chop brined overnight, evenly tender throughout, with Hericot Verts, fancy foreign name for green beans, which added a welcome crispy twang. Not a huge meat piece, but dense so therefore filling. Dessert was Cardamom Cake with a lovely citrus orange taste. Was a little dry, but no real complaints. Price range maybe a tad higher than would make multiple return visits possible, but other than that would be a new favorite. As mentioned before, Michaela provided our dinner with her undivided attention, making our experience one we would love to repeat. Grandma Claudine, as she looks on from behind the hostess stand, would be proud!
Such a cutie little spot! I hear they're opening for lunch again soonThe staff was super sweet and the wine was flowing! Yes please! Get the fried chicken it's crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle! Yum yum
If you've followed my "snooty social pariah about town" gastronomic adventures, then you know I hold French cuisine to a high standard. Too many places aim high but either fail to execute the standards (duck confit, escargot) or embarrass themselves with hipster "reinterpretations" of those very standards. When I perused Restaurant Claudine's sparse online menu, I wasn't sure what to expect. I saw a roster of decidedly French dishes interspersed with several decidedly non-French dishes -- a potential disaster of confused intentions -- yet I trusted the pedigree of Executive Chef Roland Gutierrez (formerly of Supper at The Hotel Emma) and Chef de Cuisine Cassie Ramsey (formerly of the phenomenal, ultra-exclusive Mixtli). With that kind of culinary gravitas at the helm, how could any restaurant falter? I am pleased to report that Claudine is indeed an outstanding restaurant, not only for Francophiles but also for fans of what I would call "upscale Southern." The menu pays homage to the French classics (the aforementioned duck confit and escargot) but also draws inspiration from Cajun/Creole (gumbo, blackened shrimp salad) and even the deep south (fried chicken, cornbread, chicken-fried steak). Having tried a record thirteen dishes over the course of three visits, I am prepared to place Restaurant Claudine among the top-ten eateries in all of San Antonio. For ease of reference, I have highlighted and rated (on a scale of 0 to 5) several of the most notable dishes among the eleven I've tried. Enjoy, dear reader! _____________________________________________ Cornbread (5.0): The frugal minded would scoff at paying $11 for cornbread, but this is not your ordinary cornbread. Unlike most iterations -- which veer towards crumbly, dry, and overly sweet -- the five thick slices on my plate bore the texture of a buttery, dense pound cake with hints of cornmeal. The accompanying compound butter was made from scratch and smoked in house, imbuing it with a subtle mesquite flavor that called to mind good southern barbecue. Blackened Shrimp Salad (5.0): Shrimp is a difficult protein, as finding the sweet spot between undercooked and overcooked can be tricky. The three meaty Gulf Coast shrimps on this salad were cooked perfectly. The blackening seasoning was intensely flavorful but not overpowering. Even the homemade ranch hit all the right notes: the perfect alchemy of texture (just thick enough to coat the greens), creaminess, and herbaceousness. Escargot Champignon (5.0): I must admit I was perplexed by the open-faced baguette interpretation, but one bite convinced me that this bold bastardization of the French staple was a triumph in ever regard. The escargots were cooked perfectly (not overcooked/rubbery), the oyster mushrooms made the dish look and feel more substantial, and the brie contributed a bit of funk (think "Andy" by Les Rita Mitsouko) to the traditional "chanson" of a classic escargot dish. Yes, I just referenced Les Rita Mitsouko in a Yelp review. This is one reason among many why you adore and adulate me. Duck Confit (5.0): Far too often, this dish succumbs to one of two pitfalls: a rubbery, unrendered fat cap or dried-out duck floss beneath the desiccated shell. Chef Cassie, however, clearly knows how to execute this dish, as the skin was shatteringly crisp and the meat beneath was moist and delicate. The butternut squash puree added a subtle sweetness, while the glazed rainbow carrots contributed texture and earthiness. It was also a very pretty dish, as evidenced by my equally stunning photography. It is the current featured photo (as of May 5, 2023) for good reason. Chicken-Fried Steak (5.0): This is Texas, so we all know what constitutes a great chicken-fried steak: good-quality meat pounded thin, a crispy, craggily shell, and a cream gravy redolent with rendered fat from the fry pan. Claudine's CFS hit all these cues but added a touch of creamy Dijon to the gravy, giving it a pleasant twang. The blistered green beans were seasoned perfectly, and the potatoes mousseline (don't dare call them "mashed potatoes," toi voyou!) were creamy and dreamy. I was so impressed with this dish that I send my compliments to the kitchen. Alas, it is no longer on the menu as of this writing. The critic in me feels awkward awarding Restaurant Claudine a perfect score across every dish, but try as I might (for I am indeed a nitpicky bastard), I cannot find a single fault with any of dishes. To say I am duly impressed with the cuisine would be an understatement. My only gripe is the quasi-residential location. The repurposed, remodeled 1920s homestead is a gorgeous homage what I remember seeing on road trips through Savannah, Georgia and NOLA, but parking is a big issue, especially on weekends. If my review persuades you to go (and it should), then definitely make a reservation and arrive early, lest you end up parking a mile down the street.
Restaurant Claudine is a beautiful restaurant in a converted historic home with each room gorgeously decorated to complement the history of the building. The dishes they serve are just as beautiful and delicious. I shared a Cesar salad and a mushroom risotto and I'm glad I did because the portions were very generous. The service was great and our server was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Their crafted cocktails are divine as well and my martini truly complimented my meal. Dining at Restaurant Claudine is truly a wonderful dining experience. read more
We came for my birthday. They surprised me with a glass of champagne. The vibes are very cute and homey.I would suggest to make a reservation.The food is good but it's a little bit pricy for what it is. Came back for a friend's birthday for tea time. $40 a person for a party of 8 we got two towers of finger foods. All in all I wish we got my food for the price. But it was an experience. We had about 5 different teas.The deviled egg was the showstopper. read more
1 year ago
Restaurant Claudine is one of my favorite special occasion/brunch date spots. It's relatively easy to find parking and make reservations. I typically get the high tea service here - it is one of the most reasonably priced ones in town and great for girls' date; I actually treated my mom to tea this Mother's Day. The rest of the menu is good too - I've had the breakfast stuff and am looking forward to trying the lunch sometime. I want to give the place 5 stars, but the service is lacking here - my table seems to be neglected no matter where I sit and orders have been overlooked where we have to remind the server of them. I also wish they would advertise that their menus are significantly reduced on special days - my mom was hoping to try the muffuletta sandwich and had to switch because the menu didn't have it that day. read more
2 years ago
Very cute and quiet location in East Broadway area. They have taken an old home and turned it. The food was amazing. The French Onion soup was very rustic ... cheesy, thick and rich broth, and lots of onions. It was a filling lunch on a rainy and cold day. The rest of the table enjoyed the meals ... Bouillabaisse, Coq Au Vin, and muffuletta. The popups were executed well but I am not a fan of the butter. The service was spotty at times but mainly good. She forgot to get drinks or other items twice. When we asked for coffee or espresso, we were told they have no espresso machine and the grinder had been broke for a week. I do plan to go back for Tea Time and the Girls Dinner. read more
2 years ago
Went here for restaurant week, we arrived early and were able to be sat right away which was nice. The atmosphere is quaint and eclectic and really reminded me of walking into my grandma's house which I'm sure was the point. Food wise the only noteworthy item was the French onion soup which was delicious but in comparison to other French onion soups in the area it wasn't enough to entice me to come back. My shrimp linguine only had 3 shrimps which I'm sure is a standard serving for this restaurant but in comparison to other places the price didn't justify only receiving 3 shrimps. The cocktails were great though! Don't think I'll be coming back due to the price point being too high for what you're getting. read more
2 years ago
As a 15 year plus downtown resident, this is our backyard. With 30 plus years in the hospitality field (now retired) I feel I can bring you real insight into our locations. The good, the bad and the ugly. If we run across a serious issue, I will always go directly to management and not post it. I truly believe you always must give management an opportunity to correct a serious issue. If not corrected and or just ignored, then I feel it is correct to inform the public - professionally. No establishment is perfect. I will bring to you smaller hiccups we may have come across. I will rarely comment on the taste of food - being bad, as that is a very personal thing. My wife and I disagree on taste of food and wine, no one is wrong or right. Now if the food is on fire, burned, under/overcooked to our requests, that would be mentioned. Found ourselves by the Pearl and checked on the OFFLINE application for nearby places to eat. Claudine on Grayson Street. Ladies you will love this place, not that I didn't enjoy it. The food was great! Most of the customers were lady groups having different types of gatherings. Great place to do this at a tea party theme place. Customer service was good. Then at the end of our meal our server stepped it up, giving us containers for our tea and labeling each container and placing them in a sturdy bag. We ordered two teas and had no idea we both would get PTS OF TEA lol - rookie mistake. A few notes and suggestions. If you go here to have a private conservation about whatever. Not the place. The building doesn't isolate the noise/talk at all. We heard many conversations and a few I wish I could get out of my head! With that said, we suggest lowering the music. It was a bit much with the talking and laughing and then add in the music. Nice touch, just suggest lowering the volume. Pricing, good for this area. A few items they are proud of, one being the $10 small pot of tea. The staff (front of the house as you entered and our server) asked us if this was our first time. Maybe a nice touch would have been when we ordered the tea, to inform us that it's a pot, not a cup. The menu, mmm mmm mmm. The items we ordered just see the pictures! PS flexible with Cindi and accommodating her vegetarian request. read more
1 year ago
Food was SPECTACULAR. Service from a sweet host was great. He was so nice. Our server was "meh". I've been a server before-- she did not radiate positivity. But she did her job. The restaurant itself was very cozy and when it was full of people it was poppin! read more
Being a fan of this place, we wanted to give their brunch a try. First off, it is very quaint, located within a former private residence, and easy to access with free parking. You can usually find a spot directly in front of the restaurant. We started with the escargot in butter & garlic, which was excellent! I had the chicken & waffle, which was good, but could have been a little bigger (but with food costs these days, I certainly understand), but it was priced appropriately in my view. My wife had the muffuletta, which was also very good. It did come with a lot of olive tapenade. I suggest requesting that they go 'light' on that. The service was very good, and it was not overly busy. I did have a reservation on OpenTable, but you could have walked right in. It is a good option to get away from the crowd at the nearby Pearl. After brunch, we walked nearby to enjoy a cocktail outside at one of the neighboring places. read more
I'm a bit torn on this review. Our experience was such a mixed bag of good, okay, and bad. Good: really nice vibe and decor, cornbread was excellent, sweet potato biscuits were great addition, shrimp was seasoned perfectly Okay: drinks, service (although it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees after ordering), fried green tomatoes, Caesar salad Bad: the gumbo was basically gravy, no okra or sausage to be found. For a restaurant with Cajun vibes this was just sad Overall it was a very mediocre meal. I think we would go back and try some other options, we heard brunch is great but won't be at the top of the list. read more
Absolutely a must-dine for me. It's actually a renovated home so the inside is super cute with fun wallpaper, scones and chandeliers. I ordered the ceasar salad with fries and I will be dreaming about this lunch until the next time I have it. It was THAT good. read more
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I went to Restaurant Claudine as a second resort when Smash'd across the street was closed. It was the best mistake that Smash'd made because Restaurant Claudine is amazing! I was celebrating my nursing school graduation and the server brought us their house champagne which was delicious and fruity. I was craving a burger and the down home burger with shoestring fries on the beautiful white plate was scrumptious! Overall, the ambiance, beauty, service, and delicious food will have me and my friends going back and you should too! read more
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The place was so pretty, it was a little bit tight in space but other than that the food was great! read more
4.5 Stars. Saving the extra .5 star for tea? They serve trees specials in the afternoon! Michaela, our waitress, deserves 5 stars. Ambiance was amazing, this is a quaint little house turned dining experience. Interior decoration obviously had much thought out into it. See for yourselves!Located in the quirky downtown area and quickly becoming the ever trendiest Grayson Street with street parking. Slow night. Seated immediately, started with some already impressive Earl Gray tea, served with cream and sugar per request. Crab Beignets a little more savory and not as light and fluffy as expected. Champagne vinegar gastrique poured over it tableside was certainly an interesting choice; personally would have preferred something lighter and sweeter. Escargot was delightfully not overly salty or oiled. Moist and good, made excellent when coupled with their freshly baked baguettes. Ruby Trout was pleasantly light, with accompanying succotash and chow chow made for a versatile flavor profile. Pork Chop brined overnight, evenly tender throughout, with Hericot Verts, fancy foreign name for green beans, which added a welcome crispy twang. Not a huge meat piece, but dense so therefore filling. Dessert was Cardamom Cake with a lovely citrus orange taste. Was a little dry, but no real complaints. Price range maybe a tad higher than would make multiple return visits possible, but other than that would be a new favorite. As mentioned before, Michaela provided our dinner with her undivided attention, making our experience one we would love to repeat. Grandma Claudine, as she looks on from behind the hostess stand, would be proud! read more
If you've followed my "snooty social pariah about town" gastronomic adventures, then you know I hold French cuisine to a high standard. Too many places aim high but either fail to execute the standards (duck confit, escargot) or embarrass themselves with hipster "reinterpretations" of those very standards. When I perused Restaurant Claudine's sparse online menu, I wasn't sure what to expect. I saw a roster of decidedly French dishes interspersed with several decidedly non-French dishes -- a potential disaster of confused intentions -- yet I trusted the pedigree of Executive Chef Roland Gutierrez (formerly of Supper at The Hotel Emma) and Chef de Cuisine Cassie Ramsey (formerly of the phenomenal, ultra-exclusive Mixtli). With that kind of culinary gravitas at the helm, how could any restaurant falter? I am pleased to report that Claudine is indeed an outstanding restaurant, not only for Francophiles but also for fans of what I would call "upscale Southern." The menu pays homage to the French classics (the aforementioned duck confit and escargot) but also draws inspiration from Cajun/Creole (gumbo, blackened shrimp salad) and even the deep south (fried chicken, cornbread, chicken-fried steak). Having tried a record thirteen dishes over the course of three visits, I am prepared to place Restaurant Claudine among the top-ten eateries in all of San Antonio. For ease of reference, I have highlighted and rated (on a scale of 0 to 5) several of the most notable dishes among the eleven I've tried. Enjoy, dear reader! _____________________________________________ Cornbread (5.0): The frugal minded would scoff at paying $11 for cornbread, but this is not your ordinary cornbread. Unlike most iterations -- which veer towards crumbly, dry, and overly sweet -- the five thick slices on my plate bore the texture of a buttery, dense pound cake with hints of cornmeal. The accompanying compound butter was made from scratch and smoked in house, imbuing it with a subtle mesquite flavor that called to mind good southern barbecue. Blackened Shrimp Salad (5.0): Shrimp is a difficult protein, as finding the sweet spot between undercooked and overcooked can be tricky. The three meaty Gulf Coast shrimps on this salad were cooked perfectly. The blackening seasoning was intensely flavorful but not overpowering. Even the homemade ranch hit all the right notes: the perfect alchemy of texture (just thick enough to coat the greens), creaminess, and herbaceousness. Escargot Champignon (5.0): I must admit I was perplexed by the open-faced baguette interpretation, but one bite convinced me that this bold bastardization of the French staple was a triumph in ever regard. The escargots were cooked perfectly (not overcooked/rubbery), the oyster mushrooms made the dish look and feel more substantial, and the brie contributed a bit of funk (think "Andy" by Les Rita Mitsouko) to the traditional "chanson" of a classic escargot dish. Yes, I just referenced Les Rita Mitsouko in a Yelp review. This is one reason among many why you adore and adulate me. Duck Confit (5.0): Far too often, this dish succumbs to one of two pitfalls: a rubbery, unrendered fat cap or dried-out duck floss beneath the desiccated shell. Chef Cassie, however, clearly knows how to execute this dish, as the skin was shatteringly crisp and the meat beneath was moist and delicate. The butternut squash puree added a subtle sweetness, while the glazed rainbow carrots contributed texture and earthiness. It was also a very pretty dish, as evidenced by my equally stunning photography. It is the current featured photo (as of May 5, 2023) for good reason. Chicken-Fried Steak (5.0): This is Texas, so we all know what constitutes a great chicken-fried steak: good-quality meat pounded thin, a crispy, craggily shell, and a cream gravy redolent with rendered fat from the fry pan. Claudine's CFS hit all these cues but added a touch of creamy Dijon to the gravy, giving it a pleasant twang. The blistered green beans were seasoned perfectly, and the potatoes mousseline (don't dare call them "mashed potatoes," toi voyou!) were creamy and dreamy. I was so impressed with this dish that I send my compliments to the kitchen. Alas, it is no longer on the menu as of this writing. The critic in me feels awkward awarding Restaurant Claudine a perfect score across every dish, but try as I might (for I am indeed a nitpicky bastard), I cannot find a single fault with any of dishes. To say I am duly impressed with the cuisine would be an understatement. My only gripe is the quasi-residential location. The repurposed, remodeled 1920s homestead is a gorgeous homage what I remember seeing on road trips through Savannah, Georgia and NOLA, but parking is a big issue, especially on weekends. If my review persuades you to go (and it should), then definitely make a reservation and arrive early, lest you end up parking a mile down the street. read more
The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. The ambiance was perfect for a special occasion, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed. But the real star of the show was the food. Every dish was an absolute masterpiece, bursting with flavor and creativity. It was truly an exceptional meal. My favorite has to be the scallops! read more
For a Romantic dinner or special occasion, Restaurant Claudine should be near the top of your list. If you have a chance to go I hope you get to meet Michaela, who is absolutely a wonderful server. She will ensure your entire dining experience is a memorable one. Restaurant Claudine is French cuisine with a soulful twist. The decor is traditional, in each intimate room with seating just for two or for a whole party. Reservations are required as this venue fills up quickly. My suggestion is to go during the week for dinner. The Menu is limited to five appetizers, three salads and eight main courses. Meals are ala-carte ranging from $22 - $59. For this, you truly get your moneys worth, as shown in photos with this review. Portions are generous and presented with artistry and elegance, as you expect in a fine dining experience. I suggest beginning with the Blue Crab Beignets and perhaps the Escargot Champignon. I'm typically not an Escargot fan but, this is the exception. For Salad, either the Heirloom or Blackened Shrimp is an excellent choice. Moving to the main course, I like the Ruby Red Trout, a beautifully executed and colorful dish. The Pork Chop is also an excellent choice as it's presented as a Texas size portion. Desserts often change so check with your server for best selection. I give Restaurant Claudine 5-Stars for ambiance, service and dining excellence. However, parking can be extremely limited due to other adjacent restaurants. Located on a narrow residential street, there may be some walking involved to get there. NOTE: there is additional seating within a screened patio and some outside seating but, wait for cooler days for this option. Restaurant Claudine is casual, no jacket is required. The staff here are warm, gracious, friendly and truly NOT pretentious. You'll have a wonderful experience. There is also a Sunday Brunch and High Tea seating if you' prefer. As always - Eat in Good Health. read more
We love all the restaurants opened by these two amazing owners, and this was no exception! We made reservations for our anniversary dinner here, and the entire night was fabulous! We loved the quaint little house it's located in! The decor is spectacular and it's so cozy! The menu is not huge, but every single thing on it was simply outstanding! From cocktails, to appetizers, to entree, and dessert...the flavors, textures, colors, and presentation were amazing! We had a great server, who made fabulous recommendations and made our night even more memorable! We even got complimentary champagne for our special occasion! Heads up - the parking situation could be dicy, but they do have valet and we took full advantage of it! read more
Made reservations to @restaurantclaudine when we made plans with our friend Gary. It's the first time for all of us. Love that it was in an elegant home. We sat in the screened in porch area which was nice. We had lots to eat and everything was excellent. This is Houston and Emily's homage to their Grandmother Claudine and her cooking. We started with the Blue Crab Beignets, Trout Dip and Cornbread. The crackers for the Trout dip are seasoned in house and are addicting. We also had the Gumbo, Heirloom Salad and House Salad. Dad and I shared the Trout. My husband had the Duck Confit. I had a couple of bites and it's good. Gary had the Bone-In Pork Chop and he really enjoyed. First time to time Pinot Blanc, a combo of white and red wine. So so full and brought home leftovers. Isaac did a great job explaining, serving and fantastic all around. Make your reservations soon and check it out! Warning: Blue Crab Beignets can run out during brunch! read more
3 years ago
The review is for the tea service. We made reservations for afternoon tea. When we arrived we had this great table next to this doorway. It was fine, except that there was a large party in the adjacent room that started yelling. I guess they were very excited for tea as well! I found the sandwiches smaller than normal for tea, but they were good. The sweets were all very good. Instead of a scone, they served a biscuit with cheese and jam. It would've been a great nod to the southern charm of this place, but the biscuit was cold. I wasn't a fan. The water for tea tasted like coffee and was warm, not hot. The tea selection was small and I didn't like them much. Tea could've used more water. At the end of tea, I was still very hungry. A first! So we ordered some steak and two salads. We had initially thought we'd spend about $40+tax pp, but without drinks, we ended up spending about $86 pp without cocktails. I thought that was a bit too much to spend for afternoon tea. The steak was good, but I've never finished tea and was still hungry, let alone hungry enough to eat steak frites. Would I recommend this? If there were some improvements to the quality and quantity of food, maybe. As it is now, I'd say you can find better tea service elsewhere. read more
Vito recommend the place to us. Cortez was wonderful. Couldn't ask for better service. I've been here twice and it's just fantastic. The chicken is probably the best chicken I have ever had. The hot honey/peppers are amazing. On our second visit it seemed like there were significantly less potatoes than the first visit and both parties I had invited to come with mentioned they wished they had more. Listen. It's pricey but it's worth it. Great location. Cool interior. I enjoy the music they have. Staff/service is fantastic. And the food is delicious. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Soooo disappointed! I had a wonderful dinner last year. What happened! This is such a lovely restaurant. Think special occasion charm at reasonable prices. I brought my daughter for a special dinner and was totally bummed out. We came just after 5 on a Thursday evening after fighting rush hour traffic from Stone Oak. On arrival, I noticed they had painted the classic white little house with a weird rust orange, but everything inside is gorgeously decorated. This restaurant is just so pretty. I stopped in the restroom and it smelled great due to a burning candle. The menu looked terrific. Like French low country cuisine. The restaurant had only one other party so I thought "Great no crowd, quality should be high." Our waiter Francisco was very friendly and attentive. My daughter ordered Fried Chicken and I ordered the snapper. We started with corn bread with honey butter. It came out on an insanely hot plate. I figure they must cook it in advance and heat it in the oven. My daughter enjoyed it but I thought it had a strange taste. Like lard or something. But our meals came out looking fantastic. However, when I went to cut into the fish my knife didn't make a dent. It literally would not cut the fish. I thought oh it's plated skin side up, let me try the other side. That too was hard as a rock. I finally knocked a piece off. Great flavor but dry and chewy. Like rubber. I asked Francisco if it's normally this "firm". He wasn't sure but offered me a steak knife which I declined. I shouldn't need a steak knife to cut fish. The collard greens and gravy were delicious. The fish crust was too, it was just inedible. Kinda like the fish was not completely defrosted when cooked. The manager, Dina, offered to bring a new one but we had theatre tickets and no time for a redo. So she took a few bucks off the check and brought free desert. Those too looked great. Chess pie and some kind of chocolate mousse. I've had chess pie often as it's a favorite back home in Cincinnati. This pie was cold, definitely not fresh, and more like a blondie, but drier. The mousse was ok. It had sort of a rum taste. I took two bites. My daughter's chicken looked fantastic and she enjoyed it. But I thought it was very chewy. Soooo all in all it was a no for me dawg I asked Dina, if they had changed chefs since last year. And she said yes a couple of times. I should have asked if they changed owners because this was a completely different experience than last year. And to think, I cancelled a reservation at Brasserie Mon Chou Chou because I remembered this little spot. Bad move! When we left at 6:30 there were only two parties dining. I really thought this was going to be my new favorite spot. They have a lovely patio and again the dining room is beautiful. Everything was great except the most important thing-the food. Sorry to say, this is the worst review I've written in a long time. Last visit they got 5 stars, this time just two. Fortunately I still had a great time with my daughter, so that's a win. read more
Had a great visit here! We started with the cornbread the honey and butter really made it even more delicious. For our entrees we chose the snapper and fried chicken, the fried chicken was great it was juicy, flavorful and went great with the mashed potatoes. The service from Francisco was great he made sure we were treated well. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful from the entrance to the restrooms. I would love to return here to try their other menu items as they looked equally as delicious. read more
Eat local. Restaurant Claudine is yet another foodie must. If you like Up Scale or Little Em's in Southtown, Restaurant Claudine's on Grayson near the Pearl needs to be on your list of places to explore. Owners Emily and Houston Carpenter's new eatery has that quintessential French flare. It's a perfect date place. The intricate details and preservation is an aesthetically beautiful blend of historic meets modern. And the cuisine? Well, I know more than one of us at the table is looking forward to going back. I, for one, can't wait to try the blue crab beignets. MUSTs: Trout dip with dill Charbroiled oysters Quiche Fluffy flapjacks with berry compote Crispy bacon Claudine's punch. read more
1 year ago
The food was definitely not worth the price; as the type of person who prefers the taste and quality of food over the scenery I would not suggest coming here to eat amazing food. The waitress was very tendance to us considering we were the only people in the restaurant during their happy hour times. This is a cute place to take some photos, perhaps come on a Sunday for tea time, but from what I've heard there are better options for the cheaper price. - also not a lot of options for the menu & they only serve coke products which is kind of limited read more
The only thing good here was the ambiance and how they've remodeled this house. The restaurant is obviously very beautiful and is certainly better than an empty dilapidated house as it previously was. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The breading of the frog legs just crumbled off when trying to eat it, and it was nothing special. The cornbread was very dry and their flower butter did not add anything to the dish besides decoration. We had to put a lot of that butter on the cornbread since it was so dry. The fried chicken took a very long time to come out and was burnt. The mashed potatoes underneath the chicken were actually pretty decent but not enough on the plate. Also, I would have liked more chilies since it was relatively bland. For a restaurant that has a small one page, one sided menu, you would expect everything to stand out on its own and be prepared very well but this is just not the case. read more
I had the best Galentines brunch here. We made reservations and were seated promptly. Our waiter, came over right away. Waters were brought out and cocktails were ordered. Then we ordered almost every entree and some appetizers to try family style (we made it family style, it's not a family style restaurant). Grandma's corn bread: had just the right sweetness. The smoked wallflower butter actually had small petals. It complemented the bread well Blue crab beignets: my favorite appetizer. It's a good sweet and salty mix. I really wanted more. Quiche: healthier option for an appetizer, but still tasty Shrimp and grits: the second favorite entree. Deliciously seasoned. Good size shrimp Short rib hash: simple, but filling. Perfectly cooked fried egg over it. Hot chicken and waffles: the #1 from the brunch entrees. If you had to pick one item on the menu, pick this one. The waffles were the best. The chicken was perfectly battered. There wasn't a thing wrong with the dish. Houston hot cakes: with mixed berry compote. No syrup needed. The compote gave it just the right amount of sweetness. Claudine's simple breakfast: I call this the all American breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, bacon and more yummy corn bread. Chocolate pie: I don't remember the name of this dish. We were full, but had to try it. It was the perfect dessert Drinks: I had the mint julep and the French 75. The mint julep was pretty strong. My friends had spicy bloody Mary's and loved them. The restaurant is super cute. They have inside and outside seating. The parking lot is behind the restaurant, but shared with two other restaurants and parking is hard to come by. If you find street parking, take it. read more
2 years ago
This place was soooooo cute! Loved the whole vibe from the moment I walked through the door. Super cute rooms, decor, seating and everything in between was a hit. Our waiter was on point, very knowledgeable with the menu. The restaurant was super clean. The food came out nice and hot. The oysters were very delicious. The corn bread and butter were really good and also pairs well with my plate of the fried chicken and mashed potatoes and my friend's gumbo bowl. Exquisite taste and flavors. The staff were all great and filled our waters up, which did not taste like tap water so that was nice. Definitely going back for more oysters & to try other dishes/plates. read more
2 years ago
We love Restaurant Week and decided to try only new places and this did not disappoint. You have to look because you could easily miss it and parking is tricky. Can call and they will walk you through. Really cute Atmosphere and the food was great. Some of the portion sizes were kind of small, which is somewhat normal for RW but still. The depth of flavor more than made up for it. The French Onion Soup was probably one of the best I have had. Ask for extra bread, it's a $5 charge but you will thank me for it. The Shrimp Lavender Linguine was amazing and so was the Halibut. Definitely will be back. Our server was good but ended up dealing with Tony mostly, helped with parking, and he is great. read more
2 years ago
We had the absolute best time at this boutique, Cajun inspired restaurant. My best friend asked us to be bridesmaids here and Alan (sorry, I'm probably spelling his name wrong) made the experience so special for all of us! He brought us all a glass of the best champagne to celebrate. Everyone LOVED their meal. The cornbread appetizer was the perfect starter. I got the crawfish étouffée which was so delicious. Most of the group got the gumbo and enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special celebration or intimate date night! read more
2 years ago
Nestled in side an old home, Restaurant Claudine is truly a charmer from the moment you enter, until the very moment you leave and her beauty is her charm. Street parking was available and was easy because the lunch rush was over. But I think weekends and nighttime would be a challenge. I truly enjoyed my lunch here. I'm the type of person who will dine alone anywhere, anytime and I was not about to pass up Claudine. The Charm and atmosphere of this restaurant will take over you. From the decor, wallpaper, chandeliers to all the little details they touch on which will also be echoed on the plate. I was greeted by Francisco who was also my waiter and took very good care of me. I had the place to myself because it was after the lunch rush and the sign outside read "Now Open For Lunch". So Lunch must be a recent affair for this establishment. I Sat down and ordered a Manhattan right away and Francisco pours a mean one (superb). Started with the Butter Lettuce Salad and if this was all i ate i would have been completely satisified. The salad was so good and flavorful, i could not get enough of it. The Champagne Vinaigrette coated each leaf perfectly. I would order two to be honest. It's really that good. Next the Halibut came out and it was cooked to perfection. It was fresh, nice and juicy, fat and flakey. The beurre blanc sauce nicely rounded out the dish. Of Course i was not going to leave without desert, Créme Brûlée please. And the picture does not do it justice, plus it's in a tea cup! Money well spent! I will definitely be back for dinner next time i am in San Antonio. Claudine did not disappoint and sent me off blissful and well fed. The pleasure was truly all mine. read more
2 years ago
Adorable interior! Great food and drink menu although they now have a new chef and took off the pot pie! Which was so delicious Drinks are great and the new menu is as well. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful boutique restaurant with a unique and delicious menu. This quant little hot spot is located close to The Pearl but on its own. The atmosphere is romantic (dark) and cozy. Food is outstanding. The service was excellent. Worth a try when in San Antonio. read more
Saw this restaurant on Instagram. Service was excellent, restaurant was cute true Southern style. I never like giving bad reviews but the gumbo Roux taste burnt . Husband said it reminded him of a lite beef stew instead of gumbo . We did finish everything because you really don't get much for the price . Not sure if we will go again . read more
I would love to be able to give Claudine's 5 stars because the service ( we had an adorable and knowledgeable waitress named Mikala) was more than outstanding and the decor and ambiance were beautiful. Unfortunately the food was sub par according to my "born in Louisiana" standards. We ordered the blue crab beignets. Mine was uncooked in the middle, very gooey and the crab was sparse. The heirloom tomato salad was very tasty. I ordered the gumbo and the roux tasted a little burnt. I also prefer some visible veggies in my gumbo, but all I could see was rice and sausage. The fried chicken looked ample and tasty but my son didn't finish his meal because the last breast was visibly raw in the middle. Mikala was very apologetic and took it off the bill. She also provided desserts on the house which was a very nice touch. I would like to give Claudine's another chance, though. Possibly for brunch or tea. We'll see. read more
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517 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215
Government Hill
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