Where To Eat & Drink

San Antonio has a great food culture spanning the traditional Tex-Mex, Authentic Mexican and BBQ as well as great takes on the more universal French, Italian and American cuisines. There are more places than you will be able to squeeze in, but we wanted to give you some of our family favorites. All suggestions are in and around the Downtown area where you will be nesting. They are categorized by neighborhoods. 

Southtown / King William

Old charm, new spirit–one of Texas' more eccentric neighborhoods just south of downtown known for its diverse community, art galleries, restaurants, and Victorian era homes. A 20 minute walk or easy taxi from the Downtown hotels and a good stomping ground for Friday night dinner.

The Monterey

Located in a converted old gas station with a great open patio for dining outside. Creative cuisine and cocktails, mid-century decor. Heaters and mexican blankets if it gets chilly. Super casual.
Brunch, Dinner, Drinking.
1127 S St Mary's St  San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 745-2581 | http://www.themontereysa.com/

Liberty Bar

Located in a converted convent, this old favorite provides an eclectic menu, warm hospitality, and a good bar scene upstairs. The decor inside is rather sparse, so ask for a table outside. Open late.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1111 S Alamo St  San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 227-11877 | http://www.liberty-bar.com

To Drink 
South Alamo St. has a number of good spots for a drink before or after dinner. We suggest going for a stroll and seeing what appeals to you because everything is close and quite different in flavor.

Feast has convivial modern food and atmosphere with a nice sitting area in the back.
1111 S Alamo St  San Antonio, TX 78210 |  http://www.feastsa.com/

The Friendly Spot is a fun bar and restaurant serving up tacos, beer and a good time. 
943 S Alamo St  San Antonio, TX 78205 | http://www.thefriendlyspot.com/

Beethoven Maennerchor is a big German beer garden and fun for late night beer drinking.
422 Pereida St  San Antonio, TX 78210 | http://www.beethovenmaennerchor.com/

Central Downtown

Between Southtown and the Riverwalk

El Mirador
A casual San Antonio classic with authentic Mexican cuisine. Fantastic migas and breakfast tacos, and well-known in the area for its special "azteca" soup, served only on Saturdays and Sundays. A Baxter family favorite.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
722 S St Mary's St  San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-9444 | http://www.elmiradorrestaurant.com/

Bliss 

Contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal and fresh local ingredients. Chef Mark Bliss is considered one of San Antonio's top chefs. Indoor and Patio seating (dine outside if the weather is nice). Debbie Baxter's favorite.

Dinner
926 S Presa St  San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 225-2547  | http://foodisbliss.com/index.php

Mi Tierra Restaurant & Bakery
A San Antonio landmark. Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia is open 24 hours, serving locals and tourists delicious mexican food. Music and dancing in a crazy space.
Dinner, Drinks and then late night food and drinks
218 Produce Row  San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-1262 | www.mitierracafe.com/‎

Riverwalk

Although it can be a bit touristy, there are some special gems we recommend.

Ocho 

The restaurant at the Havana Hotel is rooted in the hotel's pan-Latin cultural influences.  Ocho offers inventive menus for breakfast (voted among the Best in Texas in 2011 by Texas Monthly Magazine), lunch, dinner and late night — to be served in-room, on the patio or in the upstairs lounge. 
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
1015 Navarro St  San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-2008 | http://www.havanasanantonio.com/ocho.shtml

Biga on the Banks

Regional fine dining–an innovative mix of New American and Southwest fare in industrial-chic surroundings. A San Antonio favorite for fine dining.
Dinner
203 S St Mary's St  San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-0722 | http://biga.com

For Cocktails

The Esquire is a prohibition bar that has seen some good times and less good times. It's in one of the great times now, with amazing cocktails served from its 100ft long wooden bar. Last call 2am.

155 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 | http://www.esquiretavern-sa.com/

The Pearl Brewery

Once the largest brewery in Texas now a unique new piece of urban redevelopment along the banks of the San Antonio river.

We suggest carving out time to walk or river ferry here from the hotel. Have a margarita outside at La Gloria, then head to dine at one of the following restaurants below. 

http://www.atpearl.com

Sandbar Fish House & Market

The Sandbar features only the freshest hook and line caught seafood flown in daily. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Award winning chef (same as Il Sogno).
Lunch, Dinner
200 E Grayson St  San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-2221 | http://www.sandbarsa.com/index.html

Traditional barbecue ingredients with a modern twist. The Granary sources humanely raised, no hormone/antibiotic, quality meat prepared using smoke and live fire.  
Dinner
602 Avenue A  San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 228-0124 | http://www.thegranarysa.com

Josephine St Cafe
A sister restaurant to Grue ne Hall, Jo St is a San Antonio legend for down home Texas cooking. Very casual spot just next to The Pearl.
400 E Josephine St  San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 224-6169 | www.josephinestcafe.com/‎

Minnie's Tavern
Across the road from Josephine St. Cafe, chef Andrew Weissman's classic bistro fare is served in a slanted old home.
328 E Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78215

For Cocktails

La Gloria is great to enjoy a casual margarita on the river before or after dinner.  
100 E Grayson St  San Antonio, TX 78215 | http://atpearl.com/food/restaurants/la_gloria

Blue Box is a bar/lounge with interesting cocktails and a nice outdoor patio.
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215 | http://atpearl.com/food/restaurants/blue_box_bar