Guidebook for San Antonio

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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 Street
Steaks, 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 recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
600 East Market Street
11 locals recommend
Outpost 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 recommend
Chart House
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
40 locals recommend
high-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 recommend
Fig Tree Restaurant
515 Villita St
8 locals recommend
Historic 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 recommend
Texas de Brazil
313 E Houston St
14 locals recommend
Upscale 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 recommend
Dick's Last Resort - San Antonio
223 Losoya St
10 locals recommend
Hip 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 recommend
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston St
47 locals recommend
Chic 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 recommend
The Palm San Antonio
233 E Houston St
8 locals recommend
Upscale 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 recommend
Casa Rio
430 E Commerce St
12 locals recommend
One 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 recommend
Bella on Houston
204 E Houston St
17 locals recommend
Intimate 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 St
Lively 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 recommend
Battalion
604 S Alamo St
98 locals recommend
Stylish 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 St
Iconic 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 recommend
Starbucks
411 E Quincy St
13 locals recommend
Seattle-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 recommend
Deco Pizzeria
1815 Fredericksburg Rd
35 locals recommend
Easygoing 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 recommend
IHOP
3820 Broadway
26 locals recommend
Long-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 recommend
Kremlin
212 College St
7 locals recommend
Vegas-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 recommend
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
31 locals recommend
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 recommend
Howl at the Moon San Antonio
54 locals recommend
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 recommend
Coyote Ugly Saloon
6 locals recommend
Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
Simple beer & shot hangout with a pool table, bar games & 16 brews on draft.
Leapin Lizard Pub
219 E Pecan St
Simple 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 recommend
MadDogs British Pub
123 Losoya St
11 locals recommend
Classic 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 recommend
Ernie's Bar
320 Bonham
30 locals recommend
Replica 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 St
ports-focused hangout with multiple TVs plus a basic burger & wings menu & a waterside patio.
Craft cocktails served at a chill, low-key speakeasy located at the Riverwalk Plaza Hotel.
The Bar
100 Villita St
Craft 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 recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's St
32 locals recommend
An 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 recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St
117 locals recommend
Inspired 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 recommend
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
200 S Alamo St
15 locals recommend
Traditional 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 recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
108 locals recommend
Historic 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 recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend
World 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 recommend
The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
318 E Houston St
30 locals recommend
Old 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 recommend
River Walk Street
River Walk Street
19 locals recommend
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.

Arts & Culture

Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events
46 locals recommend
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez Blvd
46 locals recommend
Cultural 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 recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
123 locals recommend
Ornate 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 recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita St
87 locals recommend
Square-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 recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market St
59 locals recommend
Modern 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 recommend
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 locals recommend
Everything 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 recommend
Pearl Parkway
Pearl Parkway
22 locals recommend
Historic 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 recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 locals recommend
Mexican 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 recommend
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce St
159 locals recommend
Large 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 recommend
The Rim
17703 La Cantera Parkway
218 locals recommend
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.
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 recommend
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
450 locals recommend
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.

Entertainment & Activities

Domed area with sports, conventions, trade shows, concerts, the Illusions Theater & hosts the Alamo Bowl.
123 locals recommend
Alamodome
100 Montana St
123 locals recommend
Domed 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 recommend
AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX
849 E Commerce St
30 locals recommend
Renovated 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 recommend
The Aztec Theatre
104 N St Mary's St
8 locals recommend
Long-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 recommend
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's St
568 locals recommend
Open 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 recommend
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World Dr
803 locals recommend
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.
San Antonio's biggest, most popular themed attraction featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, and activities.
917 locals recommend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10
917 locals recommend
San 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 recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio
307 Alamo Plaza
77 locals recommend
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
48 locals recommend
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E Market St
48 locals recommend
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
167 locals recommend
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 W
167 locals recommend
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.