San Antonio's most Instagram-worthy bars and restaurants

They say you eat with your eyes first. That's not just true about the delectable food served up by San Antonio restaurants…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best Quality Daughter
602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com
This “New Asian-American” spot boasts maximalist decor featuring custom wallpaper in punchy colors and neon signs —perfect for your new profile photo background.
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Your San Antonio dining bucket list for the rest of 2023

San Antonio’s food scene is ever-evolving — and that applies to more than grand openings. Local mainstays are regularly shaking things up…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Gimme Gimme
803 S. St. Mary's St., instagram.com/bargimmegimme
Gimme Gimme, along with wine bar A Perfect Day, took over Francis Bogside’s former space in Southtown this summer. Gimme Gimme hit the ground running with a full menu of cocktails and menu items including cheese curds, burgers and frito pie. But the real draw is the Wednesday steak night featuring a Texas ribeye with duck fat waffle fries. Here’s our first look.
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The most-anticipated bars and restaurants coming to San Antonio by the end of 2023

San Antonio is always growing, and the food scene is no exception. Local restaurateurs — as well as companies from outside the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Idle Beer Hall & Brewery
711 Broadway, idlebrewing.com
Craft beer lovers should keep an eye out for Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, which is slated to open in the new Make Ready Market food hall in the River North area this fall. In April, Jamie Shen, Communications Director for Idle’s parent company Pouring with Heart, told the Current that “Idle's 10-barrel brewhouse will provide crushable kolschs, pilsners and lagers and the occasional IPA, perfect to enjoy in the heat of summer.”
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All the beautiful people we saw at Whiskey Business 2023

During Friday's Whiskey Business 2023, San Antonio food and whiskey lovers had a great time exploring the historic With museum while sampling…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people we saw at Whiskey Business 2023
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Fun and boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2023

On Friday, attendees of Whiskey Business 2023 wandered San Antonio's historic Witte Museum while sampling dozens of whiskeys, cocktails, spirits and beers.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Fun and boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2023
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20 hip foodie restaurants in San Antonio

The Alamo City is home to countless restaurants, bakeries and bars with Instagrammable aesthetics. Still, only a finite number of locally owned…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Tokyo Cowboy
135 E. Commerce St., (210) 305-7075, tokyocowboytx.com
Nestled right across the San Antonio river from the historic Bald Cypress some call “Geronimo,” this chic Japanese street food spot markets itself as a “whisky diner” and features menu items such as Viet-Cajun BBQ prawns and a sukiyaki burger. Come for the trendy eats, stay for the inventive whisky-based cocktails.
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The best bars and nightlife spots in San Antonio of 2023, according to our readers

We asked, and San Antonio answered! Here are the Best of San Antonio Nightlife winners of 2023.

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best Bar 
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com
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The best food and drinks in San Antonio of 2023, according to our readers

The people of San Antonio have spoken! Here are the Best of San Antonio Food and Drink winners for 2023.

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best Bakery
La Panadería, Multiple locations, lapanaderia.com
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First Look: New San Antonio bars Gimme Gimme and A Perfect Day show off very different looks

Just after revealing the impending closure of The Squeezebox, his flagship drinkery, San Antonio native Aaron Peña has joined up with the minds…

By Nina Rangel

First Look: new San Antonio bars Gimme Gimme and A Perfect Day offer something for every local booze lover
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All the beautiful people we saw at Cocktail: The Event 2023

We had a boozy blast at the Current's annual Cocktail: The Event presented by Garrison Brothers Bourbon! Thanks to everyone who joined…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people we saw at Cocktail: The Event 2023
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The best San Antonio restaurants to dine solo

Sure, grabbing a meal together can be a great way to spend time with friends, a date or family. Just the same,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Grab a seat at the bar and prepare to get boozy — especially if you stop by during happy hour.  Barbaro features a full bar so you can have your drink of choice while munching on one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas, making it an obvious choice when you want to dine alone and eat well.
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20 downtown San Antonio restaurants that aren't just for tourists

Downtown San Antonio is chock full of dining spots that offer visitors varying degrees of the "authentic Alamo City experience." Some are…

By San Antonio Current Staff

La Tuna Icehouse & Grill
100 Probandt St., (210) 212-5727, latunasa.com
Southtown is full of new eye-catching culinary concepts nestled into lavish spaces but local favorite La Tuna Icehouse & Grill has been serving killer comfort food and ice-cold beers for three decades now.
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The San Antonio restaurants that we miss the most

The food business is tumultuous, which means San Antonio's culinary landscape is always in flux. Every year, we say goodbye to a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jacala Mexican Restaurant
606 West Ave.
West Side institution Jacala burned down in March of 2022, marking the end of a chapter for one of the oldest restaurants in the city. The five-alarm fire burned almost everything in the restaurant and was declared a total loss by fire officials as they arrived at the scene.
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Essential San Antonio sushi restaurants for Japanese-inspired dining

San Antonio may be best known for homegrown specialties like Tex-Mex and barbecue, but that doesn't mean we shy away from celebrating…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Nama Ramen
6526 Babcock Road, (210) 641-2888, linktr.ee/namaramen
While constructing their elaborate dishes, the kitchen at Nama focuses on plating: their sushi platters are decked out with bountiful orchids and specialty rolls, all of which are well worth waiting in line for.
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25 must-visit LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Texas hasn't exactly earned a reputation for supporting LGBTQ+ rights, but the queer community here thrives in spite of it — especially…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Bonham Exchange
411 Bonham St., (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Once a pioneering gay disco with a popular “straight night,” the Bonham Exchange is an all-inclusive melting pot with three floors that let you partake in all the good stuff nightlife is made of: drinks, music and dancing. From drag shows to Trash Disco to hot chest contests, this club has an event for all occasions.
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All of the 5th Annual San Antonio Burger Week's bingeworthy eats

San Antonio Burger Week comes but once a year, and when it does, it delivers. From Friday June 16 through Sunday June…

By San Antonio Current Staff

A Chicago Bite
2339 E. Evans Road, Suite 106
Cheeseburger with gyro meat and tzatziki sauce.
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The San Antonio-area bars and restaurants that closed so far in 2023

The pandemic brought a wave of closures to the national culinary landscape — and San Antonio didn't escape unscathed. The prolonged business…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill
5822 Babcock Road
Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill, a longtime hidden gem for margaritas and Tex-Mex, announced its closure in April. According to the owners, this decision was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of the economy.
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25 great places to get a drink outside in San Antonio

San Antonio boasts lots of places to snag a refreshing drink while breathing in fresh air. Whether you're predisposed to craft beer,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Social Spot
930 Broadway, (210) 263-9009, facebook.com/socialspotSATX
Just north of downtown on Broadway, Social Spot boasts a huge footprint —most of which is covered in art by local talent. Featuring a stunning mural of Selena, the Queen of Tejano herself, Social Spot offers a variety of cocktails and plenty of daily drink specials.
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San Antonio's 20 must-try barbecue restaurants

Texas is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of the world. And who's going to argue with that? Like much of the state, San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
Multiple Locations, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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San Antonio brunch spots that you should try ASAP

San Antonio is home to a vibrant culinary scene, and brunch is a category at which we excel. There's a brunch option…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ida Claire
7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com
If brunch with a little bit of Southern charm is your jam, post up at a table at Ida Claire, where authentic comfort food meets an elevated experience.
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The San Antonio restaurants that never disappoint

San Antonio's dining scene is becoming ever larger and its offerings ever more diverse. However, all those choices can be overwhelming. Which…

By San Antonio Current Staff

2M Smokehouse
2731 S. W.W. White Rd., (210) 885-9352, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023

The 2023 edition of San Antonio Flavor promised elevated eats, cocktails and the annual event's biggest Culinary Showdown yet — and it…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and delicious food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2023
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22 over-the-top snack shops in San Antonio

From Mexican street food to fruity frozen treats to over-the-top takes on classic sweets, the Alamo City showcases some of the most…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ice Ice Baby
Multiple Locations, instagram.com/IceIceBabySa
Whether you’re craving fruit slathered in chamoy, Hot Cheetos and Takis as a topping on a  decked-out mangonada, ice cream topped with heaps of candy and other treats, or anything in between — there is no end to the creative Mexican-inspired snacks Ice Ice Baby has lined up for you to choose from.
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The Texas-based chain restaurants that are actually good

Dining at a chain restaurant might seem like turning your back on locally based businesses. However, many of the chains with locations…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Taco Palenque
Multiple Locations, tacopalenque.com
San Antonio has lots of taquerias, Mexican restaurants and other types of places to get your fill of tacos. One of them is Taco Palenque, a chain based in Laredo. Established in 1987, the chain brings the spirit of South Texas with a menu full of tacos, enchiladas and burritos.
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The hottest hookup bars in San Antonio

Some bars are just for drinking. But other bars are for when you’re thirsty. (If you know what we mean.) If you're…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Witness Sporting Club
7280 UTSA Boulevard, (210) 772-3658, facebook.com/witnesssatx
This sports bar, in the same complex as the Sand Box, offers one more avenue not only to watch the game, but to spit some game, too.
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The hottest new bars and restaurants that have opened in San Antonio so far in 2023

Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio's culinary scene…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rosario’s
722 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com
Rosario’s newest (and since March, it's only) location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar in Southtown, with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Slated to open in Spring 2023, the rooftop bar welcomes guests ages 23 and up with a dedicated bar and small bites menu.
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Luchadors, Big Lebowski, Zombies: San Antonio's themed bars and restaurants everyone should visit

San Antonio offers plenty of laid-back spots where diners can enjoy a relaxed meal, but there’s something to be said for spicing…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Ringer Pub
2826 Thousand Oaks, (210) 368-9020, instagram.com/theringerpub
Do you absolutely love The Big Lebowski? Well, you’ll likely have a blast at The Ringer Pub. This watering hole is fashioned after the famed ‘90s flick, making it the perfect place to pony up to the bar for a White Russian. The bar has plenty of drink specials, as well as trivia nights and bar games.
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20 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants with incredible scenic views

Sometimes, when picking a bar or restaurant to impress a date, a potential business partner or out-of-town guests, you want to feast…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Moon’s Daughters at Thompson San Antonio
115 Lexington Ave., (210) 942-6032, themoonsdaughters.com
This Insta-worthy rooftop bar overlooks the SA skyline from a twenty-story perch. Guests can indulge in its sophisticated cocktails and Mediterranean bites while appreciating the spectacular views.
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27 great San Antonio restaurants flying just under the radar

San Antonio is full of dining spots that have received national and regional recognition. But there’s something to be said for a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Thai Walzem Cuisine
5009 Walzem Road, (210) 599-9968, thaiwalzemcuisine.com
This Thai food spot out in Windcrest off Walzem Road is a must-try stop for their saucy Pad Thai, Panang Curry and even boba tea. Come for the tasty Thai food, and stay for the family-owned, homey vibe.
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The most-anticipated new restaurants coming to the San Antonio area in 2023

San Antonio’s food scene is always expanding. Recently, local restauranteurs — along with entrants from outside the market — have rolled out…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Cowboys and Cadillacs
125 N. Castell Ave., New Braunfels, instagram.com/cowboysandcadillacs
Coming this summer, this three-story rooftop bar in New Braunfels is owned by former rodeo cowboy Cameron Corzine. The bar will be housed in a 13,000 sq ft building near the New Braunfels city center, with glitzy, cowboy-inspired decor.
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