50 Best American Restaurants near Universal City

“Fish and chips were awesome.“

“I just started using this car wash a few months back and hands down I will drive here every time I need a car wash. Devin and the team are amazing always greets with a smile and customer service oriented.“

“Great place to chill and watch the games or listen to live music“

“If you ever go to chester's hamburgers area restaurant to eat and enjoy your self as you do.. they have a lot of stuff on the wall from old age to new age.. pretty much lot of a collection of course.. they have flat hd tv's to watch sport's onto for free.. and plus some time's school kids well come here as well to enjoy them self's amongst others and yes they know that they are being watched by everyone“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

I’ve known Carsen for a while now, and every time I see him and Annie at the ticket bar, I know it’s going to be a smooth and positive experience. They both bring such good energy — professional, friendly, and always on point. Whether it’s a hectic night or a chill one, Carsen and Annie handle it with ease and make everyone feel welcome. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows. Leave Definitely two of the best — the ticket bar wouldn’t be the same without them!“

“I Recommend The Brisket It Was So Good And My Server Was So Attentive Franklin You Are Awesome Also The Food Was Good I Will Definitely Be Going Back ❤️“

“Kaitlin was a amazing! She remained consistent with our table as well as the other 4 she was tending to.
All the staff were top notch!
Ordered the app fingerlings, which were a meal in itself with some of the spiciest peppers that were on the side 🙌
My entry, shrimp and scallops, perfectly cooked although, the scallops had a little gritty. But the flavors were amazing. My husband ordered the braised ribs, but got braised beef 🤷‍♀️ He's not one to complain, so he ate it. He enjoyed the flavor on his meal.
We initially found Kindling on the Culinaria week options. We'll certainly revisit.“

“Received excellent service from Michelle today, she was very welcoming and always made sure I had what I needed, food was great!“

“Place is great for date night! They always have and make good food. No complaints. Sometimes their sweet tea is a little too sweet. Gotta try it and maybe sometimes see if they have lemons or something, but they're a really good food spot! No complaints.“

“We had the pleasure of dining at BJ’s on this pass week and encountered Ebony T. Ebony was our server who made sure our overall experience was good and delightful. She ensured our food was served promptly and exceeded our expectations throughout our dining experience. The next time we dine at this BJ’s we’ll be sure to ask to be in Ebony’s section. If you’re every in the Live Oak area and choose BJ’s please ask if Ebony can accommodate you in her section. The food didn’t disappoint either especially the famous pazookie.“

“This was the best place to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious and the restaurant is clean and comfy. The owner and his wife were there to personally wish me a happy birthday. Try the poached pear for dessert; one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Congratulations Dave on a restaurant I’ll definitely visit again!“

“Very nice place good is yummy“

“Friendly service l, fun shopping trip and great food. Appreciate the early bird dinner specials!“

“Good service and good food. Thank you.“

“Vert nice and comfortable surroundings, the bar staff is always attentive. Gabby is always cheerful and greats you with a smile.“

“Overall, the meal was excellent although the chicken fried steak was a little overcooked but everything else was excellent. The grilled salmon and grilled vegetables were excellent along with the excellent loaded potatoes. This particular 54th Street restaurant is definitely one of my top 3 dine-in or pickup food establishments. overall, I highly recommend 54th Street restaurant,“

“Started working at SPC-Southwest campus in November and my boss told me about your food truck. I finally was able to catch you guys here today and man, your food is fantastic!!! Everything was fresh and that catfish was out of this world!!! Portions were big I only ate 1/2 of my plate so now I have dinner for tonight!!! Definitely gonna check you guys out again!“

“Loved In & Out Burger in CA. Now live near Corpus Christi, TX We need I&O 🍔 in Corpus Christi, TX. Pleeassse! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ San Antonio is closest loc to me. 2 hrs away. 👋“

“Love, love, love this bar! Taylor and the girls are amazing and the friendliest bartenders. My new favorite neighborhood bar! ❤️❤️“

“Hello, this post has been a long time coming and I can finally give kudos to this lovely dining experience and delicious food! My work team had our year end lunch here for about 17 people including two kiddos and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate even in a mom/pop size restaurant. We felt like one big family hanging out eating some great food (***** stew, oxtail, catfish and bomb sides). You can bring your own drink too (and act appropriately of course?). My company has also catered food with Momma Luvs and the food is just as great as dining in! Please come by and get your plate(s) and I’m sure you’ll be back because my coworkers and I have surely been returning customers!! Big up!“

“Burger and fries weren't seasoned. Food didn't taste good. The onion rings were all soggy and only half were battered everything else fell off, I guess when frying them. I placed an order to go and specifically told the register we wanted the food at the same time. We had to wait another 15 minutes or more for the order to go. Not worth what we paid for.“

“It's surprisingly good. Interior didn't look like a well taken care of a place, but it was clean. Employees were busy, and still, they tried to clean tables as often as they could.

They recommended the burger and the ckn strips, and they were really good. Fries werent great. They were smooshy, high oily flavored, poor seasoned.

I would recommend to present the room better and use stronger aromatics so it doesnt smell like old dinner from the 60's.

The service its good and they are doing great on food. 1st impression is not the food but the actual place. If this is improved, when the food comes in, its a full 5 star experience.“

“I had the best meat lover’s omelette this morning. Pair that with a great cup of coffee and wonderful service to start out the day. Two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼.“

“It was busy because it was Father's Day and there was no Wi-fi in the building or parking lot. I wanted to place a to-go order and it took a tad bit long amd the young lady at the window said when we were ready to let someone know she walked off and we never saw her again. I was ready to leave and not return.So we asked for assistance and Juran S. was right there and took care of our order and took my number down in case we weren't in the building to get the order she would call. She was very nice and attentive I appreciate her for that. It's great workers like her that makes you want to return.“

“Absolutely loved my experience here. I had gotten the tortilla soup which was packed with flavor and so delicious. The gentleman that cashed us out was very kind. We dined inside and he would check in on us if we needed refills or anything else. Would definitely recommend coming here! 🖤“

“Loved the sweet glaze on the sizzling Bourbon Chicken Skillet!!!!“

“Lunch Date with the spouse, was amazing very clean establishment“

“Everything was really good 😊“

“Great service, great food .“

“The Purple Pig was recommended to me, and I recommend this outstanding BBQ eatery enthusiastically. The best pulled pork BBQ I've eaten has been in Tennessee. Nothing to compare. We'd pick up frozen pulled pork in Tennessee and bring it back to Texas as a treat. Nothing to compare until our first visit to The Purple Pig in June. Meets and exceeds our high standards to perfection. Don't miss this delightful experience. There are many things that makes the pulled pork extraordinary. Quality. Pecan smoked, not common to Texas. Wonderful sides. Add to the excellence of the food is the service and the quaint, charming setting. Five stars.“

“Delicious food, amazing service, and a wonderful atmosphere! We celebrated our kids' birthday here and loved every moment. The ribeye and filet mignon were cooked perfectly, the kids enjoyed their pasta and chicken strips, and the salads were fresh and crisp. Desserts were the perfect ending. Our server was kind and professional, and the host welcomed us so warmly. Truly a memorable experience!“

“Had a great time dancing to country music and some rock. Friendly and relaxing and great bartenders who make you feel at home“

“We are visiting from Virginia and it was our first stop for a beer since we arrived in Texas. Was not disappointed!!! Awesome service and atmosphere🤠Definitely recommend!!“

“On our last stop before heading back home to Houston we were searching for a good place to eat. The place we found didn’t open till 1 pm it was 12:30. As we were looking for reviews at places near our location. We noticed this place along the road and the parking lot was packed. Rule thumb if a place’s parking lot is full, it’s usually very good. And we were right, good homemade food even the coconut cream pie we ended up sharing cause we were so stuffed. I truly tried to stop eating but the food was so good. Stephanie was a great waitress very kind. Ray was also hospitable overall the place had a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.. everything that makes a place great!“

“We are regulars at Longhorn Steakhouse. My wife, daughter & I stop in almost every Sunday after church services. We love their food & the excellent service they provide. We especially love our servers. (Kenna, Haven, Adrianna, Zack, Gabrielle & Craig to name a few) Craig served us today. He’s awesome. We also had the pleasure of meeting the Manager Travis today. Both are so very kind & personable. Thank you Longhorn Family for making us feel so special. Love y’all in my southern drawl. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👊🏽“

“Went today for lunch. It was me and my 4 kids. Eli was amazing! Had a great lunch“

“Cheddars is always amazing. Their chicken pot pie reminds me of the ones I used to eat when I was a kid. The servers are always on point, friendly, and welcoming. They’re really on top of their game and I love going here every chance I get.“

“I always have a great experience at this Chili’s, and a huge part of that is thanks to Hailey and Jordan. They are hands down two of the best servers I’ve ever had — friendly, attentive, and genuinely great at what they do. Whether I’m dining in or picking up, they always make sure everything is perfect and go out of their way to provide excellent service. It’s rare to find people who consistently care this much, and it makes all the difference.“

“Just tried today was very good food at a decent price. Tea needs to be a little stronger and a little sweeter and fried okra needed a little more salt, but will definitely buy again.“

“Very nice and comfortable atmosphere and the staff is great“

“Not a big menu You will will like it if you like chicken 🍗 it is in front of the movie theater so you can get a bite Before or after your movie“

“very professional employees“

“As a Veteran Hooter Girl from VA and an avid traveler, I have high expectations for the Hooter restaurants we (my husband & kids) visit across the US. Without sounding too cliche’ the Selma, TX Hooters was by far one of THE BEST experiences we have ever had. Shea, was very pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. Shea also jumped at the opportunity to sing a special “Happy Hooters Birthday” to our son, Preston, turning 9! Our pictures and videos will be treasured! The food was perfectly prepared, timely, and delivered by staff that jumped at the opportunity to help out! The restaurant was very clean and tasteful. If this was a “shoppers critique” this location would pass with very high marks! My only recommendation to management would be to stock the shopping area with some t-shirts from the “Old Guys Rule” themes, they are awesome!! We also need options to collect something small from each specific location like magnets, stickers, or poker chips. We loved you guys and hope to visit when we return to San Antonio! Thank you!“

“I will be eating at Hat Creek next time I come to town! Thank you for standing for what you believe! Btw, the burgers are good!“

“We had a great breakfast at IHOP today with Alisha as our server. The food was delicious. Oh and pumpkin pancakes are back and on point.his ihop had taken a nose dive a couple years ago for me, but the last few times they have recovered and gotten a five star. Thanks for that!“

“Best bar food in town. Food is always amazing when I order curbside and dining in. Staff always kind and show you the food before you take it home for carry out to make sure everything is correct. Will always come back for their amazing food.“

“My waitress Aubrey was amazing. She was friendly, attentive and got my order perfect. The food was amazing.“

“I came to Pluckers because I was really craving some wings. Plus, I had just come from a Spurs game and was able to score five free wings thanks to their sponsorship—definitely a win!

It was a Monday night, and the restaurant wasn’t crowded at all. I arrived around 8:30 PM and was immediately seated. I had my heart set on a Mega-Rita, but unfortunately, the frozen drink machines were already down. Disappointing, but the rest of the drink menu was still available.

Since it was Monday, their special was All-You-Can-Eat Wings for $33. I decided to go all in and ordered lemon pepper and honey BBQ bone-in wings with a small order of waffle fries. The wings did not disappoint—they were great in size and packed with flavor. The waffle fries were just okay, nothing too special.

To finish off my meal, I couldn’t resist dessert after seeing the sign that said, “Pluck your diet, order dessert.” That got a chuckle out of me, so I went with the brownie, which my server highly recommended. While it was a good size, the flavor was underwhelming—honestly, the Chick-fil-A brownie is better and cheaper.

Overall, I had a good experience. The service was great, the wings were solid, and I’d definitely come back next time I’m craving wings. Hopefully, next time the drink machine will be up and running, so I can finally get that Mega-Rita!“

“I’m genuinely surprised that this location has any reviews less than a 5. The customer service is great and it’s clean and I always feel welcomed. This is definitely one of my favorite new restaurants!

I only get the wings they are cooked them perfectly! Absolutely an amazing experience!“

“As a Veteran Hooter Girl from VA and an avid traveler, I have high expectations for the Hooter restaurants we (my husband & kids) visit across the US. Without sounding too cliche’ the Selma, TX Hooters was by far one of THE BEST experiences we have ever had. Shea, was very pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. Shea also jumped at the opportunity to sing a special “Happy Hooters Birthday” to our son, Preston, turning 9! Our pictures and videos will be treasured! The food was perfectly prepared, timely, and delivered by staff that jumped at the opportunity to help out! The restaurant was very clean and tasteful. If this was a “shoppers critique” this location would pass with very high marks! My only recommendation to management would be to stock the shopping area with some t-shirts from the “Old Guys Rule” themes, they are awesome!! We also need options to collect something small from each specific location like magnets, stickers, or poker chips. We loved you guys and hope to visit when we return to San Antonio! Thank you!“