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    54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

    2.9 (243 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    54TH STREET RESTAURANT & DRAFTHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Charneice B.

    So, Christmas Eve, we decided to drive from Houston to San Antonio because 54th is our favorite restaurant back home and we don't get to eat it often. So we took an impromptu trip. Excited that we have the time to go and enjoy our fave food, it was literally a waste of a trip. Gas and rental. While we did like our server, Auggie, he did a good job at customer service. He told us he was only there for 2 months, but when he took our orders, he didn't write anything down. My order was simple. But my sisters order, was very detailed being a vegetarian. So, her food came back with chicken and bacon. She sent it back. It came back and it was the same thing, with only bacon. When we asked Auggie, he took the plate back, and asked the cooks and they stated that there was no bacon in the food. So he brought the food back to the table. At this point, she didn't even want the food she had her heart set on. She had to settle for a salad that she didn't even want but she was hungry. When the check came, she told me how much she spent. I told her that didn't sound right. She was charged $90. After getting a copy of her receipt, she realized she was charged for the food she sent back. After a min, Auggie came back with the manager and processed a credit back to her account. I ended up getting some wings to go. They looked great when I checked them. I get home and try to enjoy them... they are absolutely disgusting. Doesn't taste like the wings that I am use to. Like they been either sitting out for a while or they just stale. Something was off. Needless to say, this was our first time at this location. I also want to add in, we asked for a manager a couple times from servers that would pass by, and Auggie would always come back to the table to say, "you asked for a manager?" Manager never came to the table until it was time to take the meal that was returned off the ticket. A trip to San Antonio completely wasted. Money on food, gas and a rental to get there and back.

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    Jennifer W.

    It's been a bit since visiting this spot. Tried in November but the hostess was surprisingly rude so we decided to take our business somewhere else. Tried to contact corporate with no response but doesn't mean it wasn't addressed, right? Today was a nice to make another attempt; not busy whatsoever. I ordered the double smashed burger with pepper jack cheese and upgraded to waffle fries and gringo dip. Burger consist of 2 crispy patties (4oz each.), grilled onion, pickle,aioli, and choice of cheese. My "plus one" ordered the Havana club and also got some waffle fries with dip. Havana club has smoked turkey,pulled pork,Swiss,pickle,aioli, cuban mustard on a baguette. Our server, Sara L, was great! She was patient, provided refills, and checked in as needed. Of course, when we got our receipt, we provided our code from the 54th street app. It nice using the app as it give credits when you visit so many times. Saved my money which was a win for me

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    Ruby L.

    Food was delicious and service was great! Restaurant was very clean. My server was very nice and attentive.

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    Nancy G.

    Amazing service! Our waitress went above and beyond in making sure we knew what we were eating, options available and anticipating needs (extra napkins, to go boxes, refills). The food was hot and very filling. The spinach artichoke was delivered within 5 minutes of ordering. Not the most flavorful but decent. My tilapia and shrimp was tasty and the meal well balanced with rice pilaf and steamed broccoli.

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    William B.

    The burger really wasn't very good and the fries were just average. The wait staff just gave the minimum, but she was obviously overworked and overwhelmed, yet still pleasant. On the receipt, the business suggested an 18%, 20%, or 22% gratuity. Although I only got the bare minimum, I felt so sorry for her that I gave extra gratuity. Food and beverages were delivered reasonably quickly, but were flavorless. I should have requested mustard, or really anything to add to the cheeseburger. Wet floor in restroom with no slip warning sign. Bad stench of urine in the bathroom.

    Efftee B.

    Great chain for happy hour. We got a variety of appetizers and had no complaints. Margaritas are always a must especially during happy hour.

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    Marcus D.

    Looked for a quick place to eat, and Texas Roadhouse was not it. The Brown Bear next door turned out to be a diner which is fine but not what I wanted. Walked over to 54 Street and ordered the veggie burger that was their own recipe and it turned out to be really good. Added sweet potato fries and unsweetened iced tea. Perfect. Service was very good too. Their pastas, regular burgers and many other dished looked good and smelled great as they were served to tables around me. Prices are also very reasonable.

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    Great steak, shrimp and key lime pie! Worth the price. Highly recommend! Thank you.

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    Ask the Community - 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

    Me and a cousin are thinking about eating dinner there this evening. This is to be a Belated Birthday dinner. Will the staff sing me Happy Birthday and will they bring me out a slice of cake?

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    The Shack

    The Shack

    4.6
    (536 reviews)
    13.0 mi
    $$

    They have keto buns!!! But it's hit and miss, i've gone a handful of times where they didn't have…read morethem or times where the bun is extremely small. But they do lettuce wrapped, still not the same though. The service is always great since I have the extra modifications. The ambiance is nice, we are able to hear each other speak even though there are tv's playing. I'm a sucker for their bistro burger and the cucumber cup as a side.

    FIRST TIME VISIT!…read more Woohoo! Been looking for chili cheese fries and happened upon a review for this place boasting fries with a homemade chili so we HAD TO stop in tonight. THE LOCATION: on the very end of a string of businesses in a strip mall that I've never been in before, so that was cool. Lots of parking, that'll never be an issue. And right off the 410. THE MENU: Burgers, dogs, Mexi-style munchies and a variety of frozen dessert-type items like shakes, frozen fruit concoctions and Italian ice. THE STAFF: I wasn't overwhelmed with a warm welcome and smiles, at least from the guys. Lol! They should really work on that. There was a sweet gal who ran out our food orders and she was great. THE FOOD: I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich deluxe with tots and a sweet tea. The grilled chicken was juicy and cooked well and the bun was lovely, slightly sweet and toasted. Overall, the sandwich could've used more flavor, like a creamy bbq spread and cheddar instead of the "Swiss" cheese that tasted more like American cheese. But overall, 7/10. The tots were extra crispy and the guy who took my order didn't take heed to my request for ranch. I was too lazy to get up again so I settled for ketchup. The sweet tea was nicely sweet and fresh, I'll be sipping this in my dreams. The hubby ordered the bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries and an Oreo cookie shake. The burger looked good and he ate it quick, so there's that. This guy can EAT so it surprised us both when he slowed down fast after eating that burger. Lol! He kept saying how filling it was, but then he also killed a large shake before the food arrived, so there's that. He ate most of his chili cheese fries, leaving me a few bites to sample. Not bad. I order a Coco Haven frozen dessert to go and omg is this thing delightful! Vanilla ice cream and coconut Italian ice (?) with a blue snow cone-like syrup drizzled throughout. I loved the texture of what I believed to be Italian ice. Smooth and flaky, a perfect icy dessert. OVERALL: decent eatery, the hubby said we can go back (LOL!) Shockerrrrr! But I recommend the staff tries harder to make customers feel welcomed and comfortable. The next visit will be telling.

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    The Esquire Tavern

    The Esquire Tavern

    4.1
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    5.6 mi
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    Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

    Drinks good price but nothing special. Super sweet on the bexar hug and French 75…read more Food was overcooked and mediocre. Au just super salty. Service slow and lacking. Riverwalk restaurants pretty much suck, and for sucker tourists maybe. Haven't had a good experience yet.

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    The Dogfather

    The Dogfather

    4.5
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    I ate here with some friends and we had a great time! I ordered the Pop it like it's hot with curly…read morefries which had cheese, cream cheese, and fried jalapeños. It tasted great and it made me excited to come back and try the other options they have! The curly fries were also seasoned well and very crisp. They might've been a bit understaffed because there was no one at the register when I walked in so I had a wait a minute or two before receiving service. But when she took my order and gave us our food she was super nice. The food also didn't take long to come out either. I very much enjoyed the outdoor area I sat at with my friends. The cars driving by were a bit loud but my friends and I still enjoyed our time and the flowers around the area were very pretty. Highly recommend and I need to come back here!!

    This is an official Local Favorite of mine! Dogfather is in a really low key location, and when you…read morewalk in the vibe is completely chill. My partner and I went on a Sunday morning just after 11am and there were already people coming in to eat. It's popular for a reason! I've eaten here a few times and had a very consistently good time, but this review will be about my most recent visit. We visited on a rainy day, but luckily we were able to snag one of the inside tables, we ordered at the counter and our orders arrived very quickly. I got the Ratchet dog which is a beef dog with queso, hot Cheetos and fried jalapeños. Dogfather uses quality dogs and buns for all of their gourmet dogs. I found the Ratchet to be meaty, salty with just right amount of spice from the jalapeños. My partner got the Pop it like it's hot, but removed the jalapeños. This was good but lacking a bit of flavor, however she and I both agreed that was on her for taking the jalapeños off the dog. Both dogs were extremely tasty, and we devoured both. I also got an order of curly fries loaded with their chili and cheese. For me, these did not have to go as HARD as they did. The chili they are using at Dogfather is seriously good, with a slight tang and a good amount of spice. It thrills but does not take away from your meal with too much heat. Very tasty. My only feedback is that Dogfather needs a larger space! There's a good size outside seating area, but for times like today when it's raining people need some coverage. They're doing it right and the crowds want to come! As I have stated this is a local favorite. If you live nearby, make it a regular spot. If you live in San Antonio, do yourself a favor and make a trip over at least sometimes. If you like hot dogs you won't go wrong.

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    Unko Maui’s

    Unko Maui’s

    4.1
    (54 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    We walked in just to "check it out" and ended up leaving after eating a REALLY GOOD BURGER. The…read moreservice was great, the restaurant was clean, and the owner took the time to explain the menu and make suggestions. We ordered Da Slippah, and it was an EXCELLENT choice. He even showed us around and introduced us to his family and staff, which made us feel right at home. The food came out quickly, and the burger was fantastic--but the true STAR OF THE SHOW was the bread. Think Hawaiian rolls, but softer, fluffier, and sized for a burger. These burgers were no joke: meat, cheese, grilled onions, and a secret sauce--and honestly, they didn't need anything else. The grilled onions and sauce were the perfect compliment, and you could taste every flavor in each bite. The drinks came in cans. I didn't notice a fountain setup, so that might be why. It would've been nice to have a cup with ice, but I didn't ask, so maybe that's an option. Overall, this place is definitely worth a try--and we will be back!

    Wow!! After reading reviews on Instagram about this place I decided to try…read more Especially being Polynesian myself I wanted to see what a slice of the islands was like in San Antonio. I can't speak on the authenticity of this place as far as ethnic cuisine but I can tell you this was hands down one of the best burgers I've EVER had and I've had plenty!! It was a smash burger style. I love my burgers soft and this just melted in your mouth. Wasn't a fan of the fries but who needs them? I told my husband if I come back (we don't live in the area) then I am getting 2 burgers instead of 1 burger and 1 fry! Ordering was simple and fairly quick. The time to receive food wasn't too bad either and that burger was worth any wait anyways! Hope this place stays around!

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