48 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“

“Enjoyed everything about this place. Pleasent staff, clean from entrance to restroom. Atmosphere was perfect. A real family hangout (no sense of being rushed)
Huge juicy burgers, onion rings and fries were absolutely tasty and crisp! Come with a large appetite or be ready to take home leftovers.“

“Wings were excellent, better than Buffalo Wild Wings, Pluckers, and Wing Stop, and a cheaper. Service was a bit slow, but they were also extremely busy at the time, so it was to be expected. Music was good, varied, and not too loud. 10/10 would go again, fiancée's new favorite spot.

Parking: Plenty of open, free parking“

“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 ❤️“

“We got the mozzarella and bread, ribeye, Pork belly, mac & cheese, and salted caramel chocolate cake! Everything was absolutely delicious and it was our first time coming! Highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious and amazing flavor! Server was great as well. Every single thing had credible flavor even the carrots and potatoes with my ribeye. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This location is our go to for a late night dinner. We had a server named John tonight and let me say he is amazing!! Very attentive and so personalable. He seemed very comfortable with his guests and we really appreciate him for taking care of us. Last week our server was Jaylen and she was fabulous! Super attentive as well and just amazing. Manager Mitch came over and spoke with us he was so professional and kind I’m glad he took the time to speak with us. They all need to be praised for being such a great representation of this restaurant. I hope they get the recognition they deserve! We will always recommend this location!“

“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. 👋“

“San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.💯❤️“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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 👍🏼👍🏼.“

“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.“

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

“Everything was really good 😊“

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

“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! 🖤“

“Great service, great food .“

“Great food and fabulous service.“

“Everything was delicious, and the place is very pretty.

Parking: I was impressed by the beautiful paintings and bronze statues of cowboys era.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of spaces to accommodate all ages

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room to navigate“

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

“We showed up an hour early for our anniversary dinner. They still managed to get us in early even with them being fully booked. We had Mike who was managing the bar and also serving. He was amazing! He gave us lots of insides on the food made some awesome recommendations and really made us feel like we’re the only ones in the restaurant. As a couple who has ventured out too many top Restaurants in the San Antonio area this was easily one of our favorites. Bravo to the crew and the staff on making our anniversary night very special.“

“The food and service were just great...Our waitress Roxy was 💯 % amazing. Roxy brought us our drinks quickly, and then the appetizer. Shortly after our food came. I had the blackened white fish with green beans and sweet carrots 🥕. Hubby had steak well done not burned with sweet carrots and coleslaw slaw. I had a watermelon 🍉 margarita. I love that I could take it in a Togo cup. Hubby had a Presidente Sangria. I also played a game on the monitor... I never expected to be charged for playing, I didn't see any words on it that it charged. Live and learn. Also, it took a gratuity without my noticing when I paid on the monitor. Next time we will pay cash at a check-out counter. I won't trust the monitor. So just be careful. I did enjoy the fun pizza game though 😁😊“

“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.“

“Our server Haley was fantastic. Did above and beyond my expectations and alongside her was her manager Julia who both made for a perfect experience. By far the best Chili's I've ever been to in my 41 years on this planet. Food was on point, service on point and drinks on point. Rock and roll!“

“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“

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

“Great Atmosphere, Relaxing and Best BBQ menu bar none! Tried everything and never disappoints!“

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

“very professional employees“

“Ate here several times while staying on property and every meal was excellent along with good service! Breakfast was always quick which was helpful while needing to eat but also get to the programming of the conference I was there for! I docked a star because it is pretty pricey for meals here and even if things were just a few dollars less it would feel like an even better experience!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“