The San Antonio Riverwalk is one of the must see places when visiting San Antonio, Texas. There is the breathtaking views, entertainment, and of course the restaurants. Some of the restaurants with the best views and best themes can be found along the river walk! They have amazing food and offer the best people watching places! So let me introduce you to the top 10 San Antonio Riverwalk restaurants, in no particular order.
First we have Biga on the Banks. With its formal dining experience every things and I do mean every little thing in the restaurant is there to give you a certain feel. Every piece of décor every piece of silverware every dish and every garnish is place there for a reason! This is the highest rated restaurant by the Zagat and has an amazing gourmet taste that is yet to be matched. They do require reservations and if you book online they with give you a free glass of champagne!
Now if you are looking for classic Mediterranean and classic Italian dinning Peasanos Riverwalk is for you! Very classy dinning but you can also get a pizza if you wish. Here you may chose to eat indoors or even outside along the river. The huge bar is also very accommodating for a quick bite.
The Zuni Grill is open for breakfast lunch and dinner and is located in the most picturesque part of the river bend. This restaurant is inspired by flavors of the southwest. Enchilada and chilis are really big in the menu here. You may chose to eat in the Loft and bar area, downstairs or even outside to enjoy the breath taking views!
Next we have a place that the bar has earned a reputation all to itself and was given its own name! We have the Rio Rio Cantina and Naked Iguana Lounge. For festive Mexican food and drink this is the place to go. The food and tastes are just as colorful as the design and colors used in the décor!
Next we have Acener this is a HotMex and CoolBar restaurant. With the splash of great colors in the décor and the food you will never get bored in this amazing restaurant. Reservations are not required but it’s good to make them as the place fills up quick! You can even book online!
Now onto the only Texas-Style steakhouse on the Riverwalk! Lone Star Café is just that a Texas Style Steakhouse. The Décor is very country from the bull horns to the wood floors, table and chairs you will feel like you are really in Texas! When they serve beer they serve it in mug and get this… Buckets! Yep you can buy beer by the bucket here!
Café Ole is where out next stop is. This place is home to the 60oz margarita! The tables have authentic Mexican table cloths and you can even dine on a boat floating on the river if you wish! The authentic Mexican food with spark your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Next is a more hip and fun place called Dick’s Last Resort. This is more of a bar scene that happened to stumble on some great food. They like to keep things lively and of course loud. The drink and the view alone are defiantly worth it here.
Now on to Fredericks’s French Fusion Restaurant. This place is the place to go for wine and French food. The setting is very elegant and top notch. The portions of course small but there are plenty of them! Combine the food with the view and you have an unforgettable experience!
