Just an incredible experience at Down on Grayson! This was our first time visiting, and after…read morehearing so much about it, I had been looking forward to trying it for quite some time. I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent, the drinks were perfectly crafted, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Everything we tried was delicious, from the chicken to the carrot cake--each dish was better than the last. It's not often a restaurant lives up to the hype, but Down on Grayson absolutely delivered. We had an amazing experience from start to finish, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. I think I may have just found my new go-to spot at the Pearl!

Joe deserves a shoutout…read more We were a table of 6 (3 adults and 3 kids), and I'm fully aware we were THAT table. We asked for a million extra things, had constant drink refills, and seemed to remember something else every time Joe walked by. Not once did he seem annoyed. He was friendly, patient, and somehow always one step ahead of us--our drinks never sat empty, and he made sure we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. Good food brings you in, but great service is what makes you come back. Joe made our lunch so much more enjoyable. Thanks for putting up with our chaos!

I recently went to Toro Kitchen Bar & Tapas with a friend, and it turned out to be a great place to…read morerelax, enjoy good food, and catch up. The atmosphere is one of the best parts. It's stylish without being pretentious, lively without being loud, and has a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay for another glass of wine. Whether you're on a date, meeting friends, or having a boys' night out, the ambiance hits the right balance. The tapas are definitely on the pricey side, but the food is very good, the wine selection is excellent, and the service was outstanding. Everything we ordered was well prepared, and the staff made us feel welcome without hovering over the table. This isn't necessarily the place you go when you're looking for the biggest portions or the cheapest meal. It's the kind of place you go for the experience: good conversation, great wine, quality food, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Hands Down, One of the craziest overpriced places in stone oak. You are basically paying for the…read moreinterior design of the place and stone oak. I only had their " Mediterranean " Salad which was a small portion tabouli salad-13$ and their baked potato soup which had more cheese in it than the potatoes and that was 12$. You think about any luxury place and luxury steak houses for example and you decide how much a salad and a soup supposed to cost. Just insane. I like the interior part of the restaurant but nothing spectacular about the overpriced food.

I really love the atmosphere here! The way that the dining is set up. You don't hear a lot of…read morenoise, even though there are a lot of people. We were seated right away, we chose the chef's table because we had already eaten dinner at home, but just wanted to go out for a stroll around the pearl and grab some dessert. We ordered the lemon blueberry Panna cotta and not only is it delicious but it's also beautiful! It looks like a work of art. I ordered one of their craft beers and we got some french fries on the side just to offset the sweet. Definitely a great dessert if you are not wanting something too sweet or two filling. It has been over 10 years since I have been here to eat, but being there reminded me how much I loved the last meal I had here so I am eager to go back for lunch or dinner!

One of the best restaurants I went to in San Antonio…read more The food was perfect. The deviled eggs were very good with a bit of spice. Definitely a surprise as an appetizer but good. We also had the snapper throats and loved them. The aioli was a great sauce with them. I had the gulf catch of the day, which was grouper, and it was so good. Great seasoning, perfectly flaky and moist, a nice crust on the outside. With that we had some jalapeno corn bread which was also delicious. Not too dry at all. I was hoping for it to be spicy but it was not. For dessert, I gad panna cotta and it was a great ending. Not too sweet, but the berries made up for that. The lavender meringue bites had a great crunch. Our server (Maya) was excellent. She was so friendly and helpful. Finally, the decor is unmatched anywhere. It used to be a brewery and they kept the old pipes and valves, which look very cool. It has a great vibe. I highly recommend. Without the need to, I'll mention anyway that it's not cheap. But it's worth it.

My friend and I enjoyed her birthday dinner here last month during Restaurant Week…read more We had no reservation but were quickly and immediately sat upon arrival at around 5pm on a Thursday evening. Our server was great - knowledgable about the menu and personable. We had a nice meal here and I ended it with delicious coffee. We both ordered from the Restaurant Week 3-Course menu. My friend tried: -Toasted Cauliflower Soup with Pumpkin and Sesame Seeds -Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Mashed Potatoes I tried: -Red Pear and Spinach Salad with Radicchio, Pecans, White Cheddar and Sherry Vinaigrette -Halibut with Green Pepper, White Beans, Castelvetrano Olives and Herbs For dessert: -Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Upside-Down Cake with Pistacio Crumble and Mascarpone We both got the same dessert and it was delicous! Served warm and comforting - like butter cake! Heavy, but veryyyyyy good. Ambiance is nice bc it's inside the beautiful Hotel Emma and on the River Walk with a lovely patio overlooking the water. Loved The Pearl and enjoyed the whole experience.

I completely forgot to take pictures, but honestly, that's probably because I was too busy enjoying…read morethe experience! My wife and I went to Supper at Hotel Emma for our anniversary, and we couldn't have asked for a better evening. We sat at the kitchen bar, which ended up being one of the highlights of the night. It was so much fun watching the chefs work, and everyone in the kitchen was incredibly friendly, personable, and welcoming. To make the night even more special, they prepared a few dishes specifically for our anniversary. That personal touch meant so much to us and made the entire evening feel truly memorable. The food was excellent, but what really stood out was the experience and the people. Supper went above and beyond to make our anniversary feel special, and we left feeling like we had celebrated somewhere truly unique. I'd highly recommend Supper at Hotel Emma for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion. If you're lucky enough to sit at the kitchen bar, definitely do it!

Everything was awesome!! The food is immaculate. Highly recommend the gnocchi and the pork chop but…read moreeverything was delicious. Jose took care of our group most professionally. Dotted and crossed like a champ. The environment is so warm and well manicured. Thoroughly impressed!!!

Another great dinner at Maverick Texas Brasserie. The food was absolutely delicious--packed with…read moreflavor and beautifully prepared. The ambiance was the perfect balance between cozy and upscale, making it a great spot to unwind and enjoy the evening. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Definitely a great place for a date, girls night, or night alone. I'll be definitely be coming back! *FYI they offer a different fixed menu daily for $39 which includes a salad, entree, & dessert*

Becoming a fan of this place since they changed their menu…read more Still basically one dessert, Whiskey cake, that's not gluten free but big enough for a group to eat. Impressive speech that goes with it, so much care taken for each huge slice They rose to the many food challenges our group had: Gluten free, vegetarian, garlic free, and SOS diet which is no fun but good for the heart. That's no salt, no oil, no sugar. Bravo chefs and the manager Service was wonderful Still not liking the hard wooden chairs but booths are always taken first They accept reservations

Too long of a wait to sit down even with rsvp,…read more Most of the food was good. The charcuterie board was awesome. The goat cheese was very nice. The burger was very disappointing for me. I like the idea of the French onion burger, but it just didn't come together well for me. First, I thought it was overcooked we asked for medium, and I would say it was medium well and then the texture just wasn't there. There's no grill char to it. The caramelized onions ended up giving a similar consistency with the burger it just had no distinction to it. And our waitress was very nice and attentive. I just wasn't wowed by anything (other than the jelly on the charcuterie) so I'm not sure if we would be back. I was surprised my wife didn't get the dessert but she did say she enjoyed it.

Never had a bad meal here and the food & velvet cake are pretty perfect. The service is…read moreexceptionally friendly even during the lunch rush. The atmosphere on the river walk is great, with a good view of the river. It was hot when we went but there's good fans blowing outside. Perhaps most important to my kids is the bathroom. Very clean. We'll be back.

Tried this place for the first time. We went on a Monday. The menu is fairly simple…read more We tried the Buffalo Chicken taco which is chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, ranch crema, chives and normally a flour tortilla but I opted for the lettuce 'wrap' instead. The taco had a great flavor and the lettuce formed a taco shell so there was no mess. I liked it! I also tried the French Dip which is thinly sliced ribeye, red onions, horseradish crema, chives, crispy onions and normally a flour tortilla (again, I opted for a lettuce wrap). It was supposed to come with a chipotle au jus for dipping and after I ate it I realized I did not get the au jus. It did have a great flavor though. My wife had the Rotisserie Chicken taco which was queso blanco, corn, pico, ranchero salsa and a flour tortilla. I tried some and it was also very flavorful as well. They have a two taco and fountain drink which is $10 and makes it a bit more reasonable price. The tacos are not large in size, so keep that in mind. The downside - the music was VERY loud. It was disruptive and prevented a good conversation. They need to seriously adjust the volume. If we're in the area we'd probably go back because the flavors were very good.

I have been coming here for a very, very long time…read more This visit was the first time my food came out raw. The chicken sandwich was cut in half, so I really don't understand how that left the kitchen without being seen. Because of this, I watched our entire party eat and finish their meals before mine came out. When my sandwich did come out, it wasn't great! Our server, Connor, was absolutely amazing. Please give him a raise and a puppy. None of it was his fault and he was more than kind and understanding. 5 service. They comped the chicken sandwich so I won't complain.

What a beautiful place! It is enormous too, so many levels and seating options. We started with…read moretheir sangria which was delicious but I forgot to get a photo of it. Their margarita was also great! If you need a frozen fix like I did, they really hit the spot. The food was all excellent and in generous portions so you can take plenty home. I made a meal out of the à la carte section and still brought a little bit of everything home with me. The service was also good even though we had a trainee; he did a fine job!

I believe our server's name was Kyle? He was kind and took care of us well. We took advantage of…read morethe four course restaurant well tasting menu and it was phenomenal! Not pictured but the shrimp fritters were the best corn fritters i've had in my life. The salads were robust and fresh, food came out at a great pace, our server packed our leftovers as we ate so we'd have as clean a table as possible and continually gave us fresh silverware and side plates and refilled our waters without asking every time he was there. he killed the little steps of service that completely raise the experience. he also was funny and had a sweet personality. The food was fresh and flavors interesting, very little fell short. The desserts (also not pictured) were amazing. Chocolate très leches and bourbon bread pudding. The restaurant is beautiful and sadly overlooked in my opinion. I feel the food can be hit or miss and sometimes the service too, but everything hit this night.

Industrial look and feel, very nice curb appeal but that's where the goodness stops…read more A disappointing dining experience from start to finish. On a day when the restaurant had only two occupied tables, it was difficult to understand why our food took approximately 45 minutes to arrive. Unfortunately, the delay became more understandable when we discovered our order had been swapped with the other table's. Mistakes happen, but what followed was far more frustrating than the error itself. When we politely pointed out that our order was incorrect, the staff argued with us and insisted that the dish matched the menu description. In doing so, they made claims about menu items that were simply untrue. Rather than listening to customer feedback or attempting to resolve the issue, the staff became defensive and offered no meaningful effort to correct the mistake or improve the experience. We then asked to speak to the manager and that took another 10-15 minutes for her to simply come and remove our plates from the table. As for the food, it was acceptable at best. Nothing was particularly memorable, and certainly nothing justified the premium pricing. For the quality delivered, the menu feels significantly overpriced. Good restaurants are often judged not by whether mistakes occur, but by how they respond when they do. Between the slow service, incorrect order, dismissive attitude, and mediocre food, this was a thoroughly disappointing experience and not one I would recommend for tourists or locals.

These tacos are the best! Every taco is full of gourmet flavors that work together to make…read moresomething special. Our server was so nice and helpful. Not bad prices. The chimichurri taco had chunks of tender, grilled steak, and seasoned to perfection. The chicken and waffle taco is also worth trying!

I don't live in TX so Velvet Taco is a must-stop for me whenever I'm in town. It has more of a taco…read morefusion vibe to it and I personally feel it would be such a good fit in SoCal. I tried the combo. (I don't think that was a thing the last time I was here.) I added the swirl because I love it Service was friendly, food was great amd I got my fix!