The Best Eating Neighborhoods in San Antonio, Ranked

8. Castle Hills

cast anchor by dear local mainstaysDoughandPicnikins , the Castle Hills dining view compact a big punch into a small – just under 2.5 solid miles – patch of geography . Restaurant option reflect the sphere ’s multifariousness and adventurous palate ; three first - charge per unit sushi restaurants and a brand - new Ethiopian spot ( Berbere ) are within shouting space of each other .

7. Far Northwest

From I-10 , The Rim looks like any other suburban shopping centre : there ’s a Target , and a Hobby Lobby , and a Best Buy … all the expected anchor storage . But this concrete sprawl just outside Loop 1604 is now also home to the fabulousHopdoddy Burger Bar(where , severely , the standard by which all other burgers – and shakes ! – will be judge from now on has been set),The General Public , Mash’d , andTiago ’s Cabo Grille . Also swear out the Shavano Park orbit and its neighbour are notablesEl Bucanero , Pam ’s Patio Kitchen , Wildfish , Green Vegetarian Cuisine , andAjuua ! Mexican Grill .

6. Tobin Hill

Technically , The Pearl is part of Tobin Hill . But each stands alone as its own dining hub , unique in personality and vibration . Tobin Hill is a little less glistening than its headmaster - planned counterpart , a small more relaxed and boho . Without doom parking lots , the logistics can get cunning at extremum hours . But as you ’re circle the pulley in hunt of an candid spot , keep your heart on the award : mythological restaurants includingThe Cookhouse , Barbaro , The Clean Plate , and , if you expand the bound by a block or so , perennial SA faveThe Cove .

5. Downtown

Thanks to its mix of historical charm and progressive development , business district is a truly dynamic , interesting city core that San Antonio can be proud of . Its dining scene is a rumination of that , feature a blend of honest-to-god favorites ( Bohanan’s , Mi Tierra , Pete ’s Tako House ) new classic ( Kimura , The Luxury ) , and young upstarts ( Rebelle ) , all of which take something different to the table ( punning intended ) .

4. Alamo Heights

If all neighborhood boasted an all - star card of eateries like Alamo Heights does , no one would ever have to leave his or her zilch codification to discover a memorable meal . Since that ’s not the case , 09ers are forced to share their favorites with the masses . But thanks to the sheer issue of top - notch spot –Cappy’s , Tre Trattoria , Paloma Blanca , Lee ’s El Taco Garage , Silo Elevated Cuisine , etcetera advertizing nauseum – there ’s elbow room for all of us .

3. River Walk

Sure , the River Walk is constellate with strand restaurants ; some hoi polloi try out the comfort of the conversant , even when on vacation . But it ’s also home to some of the urban center ’s finest dining options as well . Before you fire the River Walk as being for tourists only , cogitate about how awful it is to see a show at The Majestic followed by dinner at one of SA ’s great destination restaurant likeBiga on the Banks , Bella on the River , Restaurant Gwendolyn , Boudro’s , Ocho , Acenar , andLüke . Sure , you may be called into service to take a couple of immediate iPhone pics for vacationist stroll along our iconic waterway , but should n’t we all be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Alamo City anyway ?

2. The Pearl

Know you need to go out for dinner party , but not sure what you ’re in the mood for ? Start head for The Pearl and figure it out on the path . With more than a dozen stellar restaurants and bar , includingSoutherleigh , Supper , Boiler House , Cured , The Granary ‘ Cue & Brew , andNao , this convert former brewery grounds is a mecca for dining car – almost like a giant ok - food motor hotel . And while they are just across US 281 , nearby standouts such asShuck ShackandGrayzeare closemouthed enough to matter as part of The Pearl ’s amplitude .

1. Southtown

There ’s no two fashion about it : Southtown parking sucks . But thanks to a bevvy of higher-ranking dining pick , the hassle is well worth it . Brunch atFeastorThe Fruteria Botanero , happy hour atHot JoyorBite , beer or micheladas atB&D Ice HouseorThe Friendly Spot , and dinner atBlisshave all conspired to give Southtown a national culinary showcase with checklist menu items constantly rotating .

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