50 Best American Restaurants in San Antonio

“Went to dinner before the Tobin show. New fall menu. The buttternut squash soup was delicious 😋 and served hot. Unfortunately the quinoa harvest salad with roasted beets, butternut squash, pepitas, and goat cheese was only greens…. Minus the other listed ingredients. Our waitress Brook was notified and said the cook staff that made the salad broke up with his girlfriend and sad! 😔 well we were sad and disappointed ☹️ and no compensation offered. The chicken Caesar salad was delicious. 😋 Hopefully no one else will get the same poor quality fall salad ! Beware ! 👻 trick or treat???!!!“

“Great food, super friendly staff, really good bourbon selection and several delicious gluten-free options for my wife. This place has been in San Antonio since the 70's. Ryan was a great waiter.“

“Bri was awesome - great service and amazing food as usual .“

“Biga On The Banks In San Antonio Tx.“

“Again, a fantactic culinarily creative dinner experience here with friends. Great how they offered Restaurant Week menu with many selection options and the ability to add on to meet ones own tastes. The watermelon salad with honey vinaigrette and balsamic reduction was was not only unique, but a flavor burst every bite. A friendly and attentive server too!“

“amazingly delicious food as well as 5 star service“

“The waitress Diana was friendly and very attentive. She brought out my food just like I ordered and made sure it was complete. I also enjoyed watching the big tv’s while I eat. Truly amazing.“

“I was lucky to be seated in Melanie’s section at Twin Peaks on Zabala Street. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. Excellent service — she did an amazing job!“

“We hosted a Celebration of Life at BJ's Brewhouse, Hwy 281 N. Could not have been more satisfied with the atmosphere, service, and especially the food. There were 80 of us with the Pizza and Salad Buffet. EVERYBODY there remarked how wonderful how wonderful the pizza and service were. I've heard terms like "never had pizza this good", "the service was excellent", "wonderful place." I highly recommend this particular location for events. EXCELLENT.“

“Food is always Delicious and our server Shainia was awesome!!“

“I had such a wonderful experience here today! As a very early postpartum mom running on little sleep, I accidentally placed my order at the wrong Willie’s location. When I finally made it to the right one and explained my mistake, the Hwy 151 team kindly remade my food so I wouldn’t have to eat something that had been sitting for a while — all without me even asking. This small act of kindness meant so much. I told my baby that day that when you can, offer people as much grace as possible and be kind — because you never know what someone might be going through. Thank you, Willie’s, for not only serving delicious food, but also for showing compassion and humanity. You made my day! 💛“

“Good food and lots of TVs to watch your favor game! Employees are fantastic!“

“Awesome food! Will be back soon!!!“

“Delicious food, nice restaurant,⭐???? from me“

“Ate at Twin Peaks today at SW Twin Peaks .. Elexis served me and never missed a step with drinks or asking about the food .. Her friendly smile and happy personality made me have a great day .. I will be back . By far the best in San Antonio .. She is 6 star service. Thank you and I will tell my friends to eat there... The best.“

“Racer was the best server ever!! Me and him took this flicky to commemorate our time together- IMG29928.jpeg“

“Everything I have ever tried at BJ's has always been delicious. You can't ever go wrong starting with an amazing craft cocktail and after an amazing meal, end with one of their sinful desserts. The staff will definitely take good care of you. So go out today and pay them a visit. It will be worth it.“

“Bar Loretta In San Antonio Texas.💯🙏🇨🇱♥️“

“Very Delicious… definitely going back!!“

“I love the restaurant the food is the best suzy was best Waitress very kind and always made shar that we had coffee and with a smilewas very nice can't wait to eat there again“

“Everything there is fresh… Do you want to taste a good burger? Try this one!“

“First went there earlier this year, impressed us the minute we walked in the door, employees greet you upon entering with a truly warm, illuminating smile. When we were seated, we wanted to watch a certain game and the manager, Laura really went out of her way, bent over backwards to ensure they found the game(s) we wanted to watch, then ensured that the games would stay on ! The waitress who waited on us ( can't remember her name ) was exactly like the manager, helpful, courteous and quick with her service, thus resulting in making this our favorite location for watching sports with the drinks and menu items to order, with this type service, we will always make this our number 1 location !! Thank You For Everything !!“

“THE EMPLOYEES ARE RESPECTFUL. THE MANAGER IS SUPER NICE AND SUPER SWEET. I ENJOYED MY VISIT. WAS VERY SATISFIED!(:“

“We visited Outlaw Kitchen tonight for the first time & it was an amazing experience! From the staff to the wine to the food it was a fantastic dinner! Johanna was our waitress and she was so beautiful & lovely to speak with! The owners, Peggy & Paul, were gracious & felt like family. The chefs made meals that were top notch - can’t believe they haven’t received a Michelin Star yet! They will though, trust me! Outlaw Kitchen is a MUST dining experience!“

“Wow! What a meal I had aug 29. 2026 at Corinne! Walked in (solo) without a reservation and sat at a bar table. Seth and Marianna treated me like I was a special guest in their home ! The service was excellent and the food was awesome. I had the cabbage salad as an appetizer and the redfish for my dinner. Everything was delicious. Seth was an excellent bartender and despite the place being pretty busy, he and Marianna still kept checking on me in a gracious manner - not intrusive. Great night!“

“Alexander William was our server who recommended the prickly pear margarita (amazing) & did our table side guacamole. We sat right on the riverwalk and enjoyed our delicious guac & drinks! Alexander was a great server!“

“Omg so good the 🍔 love my Chocolate Brownie Shake“

“Awesome diner. We found this gem while visiting San Antonio for 4 days from Arizona. The food was made fresh and was delicious. Very good prices and good portions. If you love diner food this is the spot to go in San Antonio. It's 24 hours which is a good thing also. Donny our server was excellent and provided outstanding customer service. I definitely will go again if I'm ever in San Antonio. Wish you guys open one in the Phoenix area. Loved it!“

“Great food and Great Service“

“Great food and service! I would highly recommend Spechts.“

“Service was exceptional, server Amanda was very attentive, amazing attitude. Breakfast was great. Place was clean“

“First time dining at Fish City Grill at 7010 W Loop 1604 N and could not have been happier with the food, service and all-around experience. My wife and I were eating out on our 22nd wedding anniversary and chose this location based on the online menu and reviews. She had the blackened cobia tacos on the special of the day menu and I had the fried seafood platter. Both were excellent as was the shrimp and crab queso appetizer. In addition, our waiter brought us a free sampler that included the roasted jalapeno soup, crab bisque, clam chowder and gumbo. All were delicious. Our waiter was attentive without being intrusive throughout our meal and presented us with a 20% off coupon for our next visit. We were surprised that the place was not more crowded than it was on a Saturday evening, because the food and overall experience should be attracting a big clientele. Again, thanks to the entire staff for a wonderful dining experience. And for anyone thinking about visiting, don't hesitate. You're missing a great meal at a very reasonable price.“

“I like the breakfast country-fried steak & eggs and the service is great“

“1st time, for husband's bday. Paul was awsome!! Will definitely be back“

“Not usually a big fan of Applebee's usually0 however this evening changed my mind. Nice spacious restaurant with a unique offering of I-hop expanding the menu. Food was really good and our server Rasheed was exceptional. Happy-engaging- attentive and really listened to our needs with menu. It was a great experience.“

“We took our 9 yr old with some friends for his birthday and the staff was phenomenal! Every single staff member we came in contact with went above and beyond for us. (Note: We did not book a party, we just walked in and free played) I tried to remember names, and I know I forgot some, but the ones I can remember are: Ariel - helped us figure out the best bang for our buck and so friendly! Any questions I had, she answered. Skye - she was great with the kids in laser tag and the prize area. So helpful. James - the kids were waiting for us to finish the transaction and he was helping them do some free play with the games. Right off the bat great service from the time we walked in until we left. Another time James was so helpful was with the ropes course - 2/4 kids were not having it. He tried to convince them they were okay and he wouldn’t let them fall but also let them know they didn’t have to do it if they didn’t want to and helped them back down to the floor. He also had a partner in the ropes course but I forgot his name. He was so nice and polite! James also gave a little gift to my child. Made his day (and ours!!). Ivan - we had an issue with a game and a prize getting stuck. He came over right away and helped and asked if there was anything else he could do for us. Kelvin - he was our waiter in the Bowling area. He was so friendly and always made sure we had what we needed. Helped me with choices on the menu. Great fella! Again, we cannot get over how friendly as well as above and beyond the staff is at Main Event on 1604 & 281! Thank you for making our day! We will definitely be back!!“

“Such a great restaurant. Great food, service, environment. I’ve had their NY Strip and it is absolutely fantastic. One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. HIGHLY recommend.“

“Willie's Grill & Icehouse.💯🙏“

“Liberty Bar was the chosen location for my retirement party and it went above and beyond my expectations! Staff was top notch, food was amazing, ambience stellar, I was just completely impressed! It is a San Antonio gem!“

“Food is delicious and well prepared. I thoroughly enjoy dining here. The staff and excellent service is a plus.“

“This burger place is actually quite fantastic“

“Fantastic! I had the Karrage chopped salad for lunch and it was delicious. Tastiest chicken I have ever had. Service was great. Intimate atmosphere, good cocktail assortment. Creative menu and different from the usual tourist fare.“

“Alexa was awesome when we brought our kids on valentines weekend. So much so that the kids have asked to go back for more! 🤣 -the mom of hairy, shrimpy and puppy“

“Last week I was one in a group of twelve who had an amazing experience dining at Ida Claire. All agreed that the food was excellently prepared and tasty. Those of us who ordered bread pudding thought it was wonderful. The service was top notch, thanks to our awesome server King. King was not at all intimidated by the number in our party. He was personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and accurate. We would certainly go there again.“

“We are from NY and this was our 2nd time in SA, I met your server Ashley across the street & she informed she worked for you. We came for dinner the following evening and Ashley was 1000 amazing! I wasn’t feeling well and she treated me like a Queen. As an ex server myself I must say she was wonderful!!! Best service !! She deserves a raise !! she was perfect in every way. She was the sweetest and kindest person to us. Even got me a water to go for my upset stomach! We will definitely come again when we come back to visit! Ashley you ROCK!!!“

“A+ for this J Alexander's. We had a large party and the team there did everything possible, in a timely manner, to accommodate us! Service was exceptional, food was delicious, and ambiance was cozy. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone, on any occasion!“

“Outstanding food, service, ambience, and...SERVICE! Jansen provided world class service and care for us on one of our very special nights out. Impeccable service and care to attention. The sherry glazed salmon was the best we ever had. We have a new favorite restaurant and service professional in San Antonio. Thank you, Jansen. We look forward to seeing you again soon.“

“Saw them on Texas Eats this morning and had to try them. Nice place, surprised neither myself nor my honey knew they were here.

Pepper soup is astounding, sandwiches are fresh and top notch. Quick service. Worth the visit for certain.“

“Hands down what will be our best meal in San Antonio! The Brekky was to die for! Thank you. WELL worth the money! My only regret is that I did not take a picture to share.“

“Francisco was on top of it and made us feel like we were the only ones at the restaurant. The food was good and the staff great!“