Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Steaks, whiskey & seafood in a rustic setting with a 500-year-old tree growing through the roof.
400 E Josephine St
400 East Josephine StreetSteaks, whiskey & seafood in a rustic setting with a 500-year-old tree growing through the roof.
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.
11 locals raden deze aan
Ruth's Chris Steak House
600 East Market StreetOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.
high-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare at the top of the Hemisphere Tower.
40 locals raden deze aan
Chart House
739 E César E. Chávez Blvdhigh-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare at the top of the Hemisphere Tower.
Historic spot with upscale cuisine (from beef Wellington to baked Alaska), fine wines & river views.
8 locals raden deze aan
Fig Tree Restaurant
515 Villita StHistoric spot with upscale cuisine (from beef Wellington to baked Alaska), fine wines & river views.
Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
14 locals raden deze aan
Texas de Brazil
313 E Houston StUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Hip restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.
10 locals raden deze aan
Dick's Last Resort - San Antonio
223 Losoya StHip restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.
Chic eatery serving American fare in an old-world setting with a cocktail lounge, patio & live jazz.
47 locals raden deze aan
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston StChic eatery serving American fare in an old-world setting with a cocktail lounge, patio & live jazz.
Upscale chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds.
8 locals raden deze aan
The Palm San Antonio
233 E Houston StUpscale chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds.
One of the first, and most famous, Riverwalk restaurants with classic Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & outdoor dining (since 1946).
12 locals raden deze aan
Casa Rio
430 E Commerce StOne of the first, and most famous, Riverwalk restaurants with classic Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & outdoor dining (since 1946).
Intimate destination featuring Mediterranean fare, steaks, wine & outdoor dining in comfy digs.
17 locals raden deze aan
Bella on Houston
204 E Houston StIntimate destination featuring Mediterranean fare, steaks, wine & outdoor dining in comfy digs.
Lively eatery & nightclub with Texan-style fare (from BBQ to fajitas), jumbo margaritas & DJ nights.
Republic of Texas Restaurant on the Riverwalk
526 River Walk StLively eatery & nightclub with Texan-style fare (from BBQ to fajitas), jumbo margaritas & DJ nights.
Stylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.
98 locals raden deze aan
Battalion
604 S Alamo StStylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.
Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
Ben & Jerry’s
111 W Crockett StIconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
13 locals raden deze aan
Starbucks
411 E Quincy StSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Easygoing option featuring pizza, pasta & beer, plus occasional live music in cool, breezy digs.
35 locals raden deze aan
Deco Pizzeria
1815 Fredericksburg RdEasygoing option featuring pizza, pasta & beer, plus occasional live music in cool, breezy digs.
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
26 locals raden deze aan
IHOP
3820 BroadwayLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vegas-style club where dramatic lighting & a dress code set the stage for dancing & VIP service.
7 locals raden deze aan
Kremlin
212 College StVegas-style club where dramatic lighting & a dress code set the stage for dancing & VIP service.
Cozy lounge has TVs & signature martinis with flavors ranging from carrot cake to spicy cucumber.
31 locals raden deze aan
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
Cozy lounge has TVs & signature martinis with flavors ranging from carrot cake to spicy cucumber.
Lively bar with a party vibe featuring dueling piano shows & novelty bucket drinks.
54 locals raden deze aan
Howl at the Moon San Antonio
Lively bar with a party vibe featuring dueling piano shows & novelty bucket drinks.
Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
6 locals raden deze aan
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
Leapin Lizard Pub
219 E Pecan StSimple beer & shot hangout with a pool table, bar games & 16 brews on draft.
Classic grub, import drafts & kilted servers in a riverfront spot with TVs, themed parties & a patio.
11 locals raden deze aan
MadDogs British Pub
123 Losoya StClassic grub, import drafts & kilted servers in a riverfront spot with TVs, themed parties & a patio.
Replica of the New Orleans institution with Cajun fare, Hurricane cocktails & a dueling piano bar.
30 locals raden deze aan
Ernie's Bar
320 BonhamReplica of the New Orleans institution with Cajun fare, Hurricane cocktails & a dueling piano bar.
ports-focused hangout with multiple TVs plus a basic burger & wings menu & a waterside patio.
Tex's Sports Bar
200 S Alamo Stports-focused hangout with multiple TVs plus a basic burger & wings menu & a waterside patio.
The Bar
100 Villita StCraft cocktails served at a chill, low-key speakeasy located at the Riverwalk Plaza Hotel.
An elevated Irish pub for custom cocktails, beer & bar eats in a polished, rustic space.
32 locals raden deze aan
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StAn elevated Irish pub for custom cocktails, beer & bar eats in a polished, rustic space.
Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
117 locals raden deze aan
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
Traditional grub, import drafts, peanuts, piano entertainment & sing-alongs in a festive atmosphere.
15 locals raden deze aan
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
200 S Alamo StTraditional grub, import drafts, peanuts, piano entertainment & sing-alongs in a festive atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Historic 1738 church once occupied by General Santa Ana & the site of hero Jim Bowie's wedding.
108 locals raden deze aan
Kathedraal van San Fernando
115 Main PlazaHistoric 1738 church once occupied by General Santa Ana & the site of hero Jim Bowie's wedding.
World Heritage fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
879 locals raden deze aan
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaWorld Heritage fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
Old West-themed gift store stocking cowboy hats, T-shirts, Bowie knives & other sundries in the midst of a functioning bar.
30 locals raden deze aan
The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
318 E Houston StOld West-themed gift store stocking cowboy hats, T-shirts, Bowie knives & other sundries in the midst of a functioning bar.
Walk, shop, dine, and enjoy the hospitality of our world-renowned urban waterway. Hop aboard a river taxi and discover for yourself why millions visit every year. Within the lively South Bank block you will find restaurants offering varied cuisine from Texas BBQ, Tex Mex Staples, Italian Specialties, All-American favorites and sizzling Texas steaks.
19 locals raden deze aan
River Walk Street
River Walk StreetWalk, shop, dine, and enjoy the hospitality of our world-renowned urban waterway. Hop aboard a river taxi and discover for yourself why millions visit every year. Within the lively South Bank block you will find restaurants offering varied cuisine from Texas BBQ, Tex Mex Staples, Italian Specialties, All-American favorites and sizzling Texas steaks.
Arts & Culture
Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events
46 locals raden deze aan
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdCultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events
Ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows.
123 locals raden deze aan
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StOrnate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows.
Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts.
87 locals raden deze aan
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StSquare-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts.
Modern museum hosing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
59 locals raden deze aan
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StModern museum hosing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
Everything Texas, and So Much More. The Witte Museum — Where Nature, Science and Culture Meet.
421 locals raden deze aan
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayEverything Texas, and So Much More. The Witte Museum — Where Nature, Science and Culture Meet.
Shopping
Historic brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space.
22 locals raden deze aan
Pearl Parkway
Pearl ParkwayHistoric brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space.
Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
188 locals raden deze aan
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StMexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
Large mall in Downtown San Antonio, right on the Riverwalk, with many stores featuring souvenirs and local items.
159 locals raden deze aan
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StLarge mall in Downtown San Antonio, right on the Riverwalk, with many stores featuring souvenirs and local items.
The RIM is a mixed-use, master-planned development comprising of world class retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings totaling over 1.8M square feet. The RIM is a wonderful destination to shop and be entertained.
218 locals raden deze aan
The Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayThe RIM is a mixed-use, master-planned development comprising of world class retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings totaling over 1.8M square feet. The RIM is a wonderful destination to shop and be entertained.
The Shops at La Cantera is an upscale open-air regional shopping mall. The 1,300,000-square-foot (120,000 m2) center sits on a 150-acre (0.61 km2) site in La Cantera, a 1,700-acre (6.9 km2) master-planned resort community. La Cantera is also home to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, La Cantera Resort & Spa and two world-class golf courses, The Palmer Course at La Cantera and the Resort Course, which was home to the PGA Valero Texas Open.
450 locals raden deze aan
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThe Shops at La Cantera is an upscale open-air regional shopping mall. The 1,300,000-square-foot (120,000 m2) center sits on a 150-acre (0.61 km2) site in La Cantera, a 1,700-acre (6.9 km2) master-planned resort community. La Cantera is also home to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, La Cantera Resort & Spa and two world-class golf courses, The Palmer Course at La Cantera and the Resort Course, which was home to the PGA Valero Texas Open.
Entertainment & Activities
Domed area with sports, conventions, trade shows, concerts, the Illusions Theater & hosts the Alamo Bowl.
123 locals raden deze aan
Alamodome
100 Montana StDomed area with sports, conventions, trade shows, concerts, the Illusions Theater & hosts the Alamo Bowl.
Renovated AMC multiplex in Rivercenter Mall with new releases & reclining seats plus a café & bar.
30 locals raden deze aan
AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX
849 E Commerce StRenovated AMC multiplex in Rivercenter Mall with new releases & reclining seats plus a café & bar.
Long-running events space showcasing concerts & more amid ornate Aztec-style décor.
8 locals raden deze aan
The Aztec Theatre
104 N St Mary's StLong-running events space showcasing concerts & more amid ornate Aztec-style décor.
Open year round, the 35-acre zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species.
568 locals raden deze aan
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StOpen year round, the 35-acre zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species.
Whether you're a Texas local or on a family vacation, SeaWorld San Antonio has it all. From interactive touch pools to live shows, there is an animal experience, thrilling rollercoasters, and a waterpark.
803 locals raden deze aan
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrWhether you're a Texas local or on a family vacation, SeaWorld San Antonio has it all. From interactive touch pools to live shows, there is an animal experience, thrilling rollercoasters, and a waterpark.
San Antonio's biggest, most popular themed attraction featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, and activities.
917 locals raden deze aan
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10San Antonio's biggest, most popular themed attraction featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, and activities.
Everything Else
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
77 locals raden deze aan
Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio
307 Alamo PlazaMuseum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E Market StSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
167 locals raden deze aan
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 WSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.