The charm of this place is undeniable. The place has a nice dimly-lit, laid back vibe that makes me want to hang out all night. You seat yourself, and there are options of tables, lounge areas with couches and the bar. We opted for the bar. A friendly lady came over to us and helped us with the first round and then another for the second round, who was equally friendly. We ended up trying their hummus as well. The hummus was creamy and flavorful with a light almost whipped texture. We found out from the owner they make their own, and you can definitely tell it's got that homemade touch. The owner was also very friendly and told us some history about the place and took the time for some chit chat with us. I will have to come back when I have more time and try their extensive list of hookah options, especially the cappuccino flavor. read more

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This is a review of the food only. I order the gyro entree and everything about the dish was bad except for the fries. The gyro meat was extremely dry and bland. The hummus and taziki sauce were both tasteless. The pita bread, which they gave plenty of, was also not fluffy. The fries though were extremely well seasoned. Decent portion size for the price though! Service was spot on. Both the owner and server were delightful. read more

Favorite place to go anytime of the week, great hookah, music good and drinks. The staff is friendly and the manager even came over to check to make sure I was doing good. Highly recommended read more

The server was super !! I'm not big on hookah but I'm glad I went this was cool! Atmosphere was great, place was clean, great music. I'll definitely come back. My sister has the Greek salad it was delicious! read more

Amore Bistro - My sister - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good hookah lounge and seems like a favorite hangout for locals. The drink and food menus offer a wide variety of delicious and mouthwatering starters and main courses that will appeal to youngsters and adults alike. read more

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Excellent place! Amazing Hookah, great food and especially GREAT SERVICE! The new owner is also a SUPER COOL guy. Come, you won't regret your decision. read more

I had my graduation section here on saturday! when i say we thought we were just gonna chill smoke hookah i mean it. we all left so messed up! the music was beautiful had us up and dancing all night. our bottle girl with destiny, she took care of us all night and we didn't have to want for too long! i'll be back lol read more

Recent addition to the Cafe Amore scene has changed the entire atmosphere that makes it welcoming, and I only say that because of the older bad reviews. Anyway, their menu is completely underrated, with generous portions and amazing flavor. The atmosphere is quiet, homey, and I can see a lot of students using this place to unwind and study. Not only that, but its great for dates because of these factors. They recently opened for lunch and Im SO happy about this. Seriously, the food is authentic and amazing. Try it once and youll always come back. read more

I was just given attitude by the staff. They put this awful silver cover over the coals, so the hookah burned within 10 mins. They were out of over half the tobacco flavors on their menu. The little outside seating area was nice, which helped the experience just a bit. Overall, mediocre. read more

Hot is an understatement, it's nearly filled to the brim every time the doors are open; packed like a steaming can of sardines, but the vibe is real. I don't visit Hookah places often, but it's hard to miss this place as you're parking. For those that like hip hop and hookah, this is the place for you. read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would. When we first arrived, all the waitresses just looked at us and didn't greet us. I had to ask if they it was a "seat yourself" establishment. When we finally got seated we didn't end up with the same waitress we started with, which was fine because our second waitress (Ree Ree) was WAY more inviting & pleasant than the first young lady. Next, the drinks. The pricing didn't match the pour. As a former bartender, you KNOW it's all about presentation. So if you're going to overcharge people for damn there .75 ounce of liquor you better fill the rest up with soda/juice or ice to create the "illusion" that you have enough liquor in your cup. Considering a shot = 1.5 ounces, if you got a GOOD tipper then occasionally 2 ounces. The hookah was actually worth the money! However, my $130 spent here was an absolute waste. Did I mention the drinks are $12/ea and the hookah was about $25. Being from Houston and not being able to find many "Black Owned" spots here, I definitely had to visit this spot. I truly hate that I had an absolutely awful experience. My intentions aren't to bash this business so hopefully this review is acknowledged by the right person and they take these experiences and opinions into consideration when hiring staff, training the bartenders and creating an environment everyone wants to be in. read more

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So I will never give this place my business! Went, sat down had a good night paid and TIPPED the waitress. Go to leave out and the bouncer wouldn't let me leave unless I showed a "paid" receipt. Beyond irritated I get the restaurant copy and show him that had the total amount and tip AND my signature, and still is held at the door. I have never been this insulted in my life, I have no reason to go out and steal chicken wings and a drink! Management is no better one of the owners has a very nasty attitude with customers. read more

This might be my New spot! The DJ was Amazing if you are looking for good Hip Hop! The Owner was super cool and Accommodating and EBONY the Bartender was AMAZING!!! Definitely a good spot for, good music and good Food!!! Definitely a VIBE!! read more

Waitress was very attentive! However, bartender (long long back) must be new at the game of business of pouring. Ordered and paid for double-Shots...more ice cubes than anything...reply was "That's what it is...". True statement...it is what it is. $12 a shot, so be prepared to spend post COVID money to have a good buzz. (6 double shots and some chicken wings, $200.11). But dayum, you got the stupid pourer thingyamajig and still pulling up short? Bartender life! Atmosphere cool...but if you want better pours, go somewhere else. Oh, DJ on point! 1 Star is representative on bartender and attitude. 5 stars for our waitress. I see a lot of support for the new owner and it being "Black owned". Yes, support your locally black-owned businesses...but don't get "Black robbed". Make your profit...but don't inflate prices so much that you get "Black left"!!! read more

Fresh, tasty, plenty, and budget-friendly mediterranean cuisine. It was our first time at Amore Cafe and we will be back for sure. we stumbled on it on Yelp! while we were looking for a place to get dinner late on a Sunday evening. I was ready to be disappointed when we pulled up to what looked like an opimum emporium interior; but my prejudices slipped away one after next as were warmly greeted, and immediately taken care of by a friendly and patient waiter who took time to talk us through the items we were curious about. We ordered an appetizer platter to share and four different entrées. The food was very fresh and we later learned from the owner that they make everything from scratch. A good example of that were the crispy, light, and full-flavored falafels. They were nothing like the ones you get from most Mediterranean food places that pull them from the freezer, deep fry them, and bring them to your table. The same goes for the seasoned fries. We will definitely visit Amore cafe again. read more

BLACK OWNED! I'm a visitor and this place is CLEAN! Great hookah! Great customer service! Perfect way to end the night! I will definitely be back. You won't be disappointed to visit. read more

My favorite spot in San Antonio! I love everything about this place, the food is amazing! The hookah is always on point.. The service is abslotuley the best. I'm definitely a regular and for a good reason. My favorite things are chicken shawarma sandwich. Kofta plate and of course the people there will make you feel right at home. Also definitely try a jello shot. read more

I'm a sucker for healthy Mediterranean food. I tried many places but finally found Amore Cafe . What a relief. The food was delicious ! The ambiance is perfect for a date night . We ordered the falafel as an appitizer along with some hummus. All I can say is WOW. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The server recommended trying the wraps . I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and boy was I pleased. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma plate since he was super hungry from all the wonderful aroma in the place. We finished off the feast with an amore special dessert. All I can say is that I will definitely come back for a perfect night with my hubby. The service was friendly . Our server Amber was very courteous and knowledgeable. I will definitely let everyone know about this secret to one fabulous night out in town . read more

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Best food ever This place is the best I loved the hookah and and the food Authentic Lebanese style This place has new ownership for the last 4 years read more

This is a hiding gem in San Antonio. Good music, reasonable prices. I can last minute on a Friday with a friend and it was a great decision. They also offer hookah priced similar to other. They also do reserved sitting for small groups or parties. read more

Amazing vibe, great decor, friendly staff, clean and the food was great! They were soo helpful and forth coming with information in the menu. I highly recommend, date night place, or even a great place to invite friends read more

If this man working the door DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!! He is only the bouncer and acts like the owner but overall I give this spot B- read more

Amore Bistro - This man need to be fired - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is awesome, I've been to a few hookah places and so far this is my favorite. The service is amazing, the staff is a ton of fun! The atmosphere is very comfortable, they have seating spaces for a good sized group of people or just a few. They have pretty good food, and the music is a good volume that it's not bother some. It's a great place to sit and chat or to come alone and do some home work in a warm atmosphere. They have pretty awesome fruit bowls, The pineapple is the best in my opinion! Especially with blue mist shish. They do get busy on Friday nights and Saturdays tho! But they are constantly walking around with fresh coals and asking if everything is okay. Much like anyplace when supper busy things are a little tiny bit slow but not bad at all. They even have belly dancers some times that come in on Fridays or Saturdays around 10 or 1030, I didn't see any one the Saturday I came but they where there the Friday night I came. But try to get there early to grab a spot if your with a large group of like 5+ since it fills up fast! Wade, James, Sharina, are amazing! And manger Jad is awesome and is very bilingual. read more

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The only really good thing was the music and ppl somewhat dancing lol the drinks was weak and expensive with no options and the service sucked they had us move tables that we reserved the bathroom had no dang soap and paper towels the bottles girls are slow as heck like the list goes on I'm about open my own lounge because I see exactly what's missing hahahaha read more

The overall location and ambiance of this place is good and they have hookahs. However their drinks are extremely overpriced. As this was a spoken word night, I was expecting so much more, especially being in a more upscale location in town. read more

A hookah place with wine! I liked it a lot. The food was really good! Great service and they were knowledgeable about hookah. Totally different vibe than our favorite place but it was nice to have a glass of wine while my husband had his hookah. read more

Amore Bistro - plates of food on a table - Hookah Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Laid back hookah joint and a great spot to go hang out with friends. Staff was friendly and helpful. Drink specials are decent and hookah isnt over priced. The place itself isn't as authentic as some other hookah places around San Antonio but it's still a place to go check out. read more

This was our first (and last) visit. GOOD: Ambiance inside is nice, place is clean, hookah was tasty, and servers are friendly. BAD: Unfortunately, despite being quiet on a Saturday night the service was painfully slow. Our waitress moved a glacier-like pace, messed up our order, and had to be asked twice to refresh our coals. The food was disappointing: falafel was hard, tasteless, and overcooked; Greek salad was heavy on lettuce and had minimal Greek. Wine and beer on menu is not available: BYOB for a ridiculous corkage fee. Not recommended. Will not return. read more

Well suited decor & furniture for Hookah lovers. Unfortunately I went for the food.. Ordered lamb gyros, waitress said they don't serve lamb & didn't know why it was on menu. That was a suprise since lamb is a staple @ these type of restaurants. Went w the beef kabob which was nothing special, the falafel patties were hard as rock, left all of them on the plate. I felt like going to Costco for falafels, service was attentive & salad was ok. read more

Perfect location which is convenient as I travel between la cantera and stone oak often. The chicken shawarma here I would say is the best in San Antonio! The garlic sauce they use is a special recipe from generations of a famous Lebanese chef. There is a server there Amir Wadi. He's awesome every-time I'm there he especially, treats you like family. read more

I was there when the management had just recently change, with that the new management was able to get license to smoke inside which i think is the best thing ever happened to this place. The interior of the place is just beautiful, with elegant Arabic designs and comfy chairs to sit. There service is spectacular, i did like the hookah flavor i ordered ( Lebanese Dance), i told the manager and he gladly changed it to a flavor which i was very satisfied with !! :D which most of the hookah bars don't do or give u a attitude about it ! Overall a great experience Will back to this place very soon ! read more

I went here tonight for a poetry event. I must say and I acknowledge all of my wrongs I don't have a problem with that. I was dancing on the table, the " owner" comes over and says you can't do that. RESPECTFULLY I understand I get down and I slid on top my friends lap with no problems. I'm sitting in this position talking to her and here he comes you can't do that either! Like, wtf I respected what I did was wong but now I'm sitting here talking to her about some real s**t but now your mad because I'm on her. I understand it's 2020 and Corona is going around but I came with her.. in the same car.. no mask. I don't understand wtf the problem was especially when there was a hetero couple across from me making out.. With her arm and face!! Yes arm! They were all on each other uncomfortable to watch! But because I'm sitting here literally talking to my friend on her lap there is a problem! I spent like $300 tonight I regret it! read more

The place is decorated nicely, that's about all I can say. It is BYOB, but they charge a ridiculous corking fee (that changes based on the bottle). Might as well not bother. Then, they only allow you to share your hookah w/ one person, our third guest was charged an additional fee to share with us. The food was okay, but took half an hour to come out. Finally, if you're there after 10pm for the belly dancer's arrival, everyone in your party has to pay an additional $10. WOW. There's a lot of hookah lounges in town- I don't think I'll be back to this one. No sense in having to go broke just to enjoy yourself.... smh. read more

Great service! Quiet and chill. Most hookah spots are like night clubs. I prefer mellow. This place is it! Hot food too and the owner understands how to treat first timers! Hidden gem for sure! read more

Upscale place. Very cozy and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. My friends and I enjoyed the food. Decent portions. The hookah was smooth. I would definitely go again. The only thing I didn't care for is the location. It's a bit out of the way for me and situated in a building with fitness stores. It seemed misplaced but I do hope people check it out. read more

I never write reviews, but I'm compelled to write a raving review for this place. If I can describe my experience in one word: attentive. I'm a hookah smoker. I frequent another popular hookah lounge here in San Antonio, but the service flat out sucks. I decided to check this place out, and damn, I'm impressed. I came here for the first time two days ago because it is close to my home, and I'm here again because it's so freaking awesome. The manager, Saeb, and his staff are such wonderful people. The hookah flavors are excellent, the decor is gorgeous and the enviroment is so chill. Perfect for relaxing and getting some work done. Plus, they sell alcohol! A San Antonio hookah lounge that sells beer and wine? Count me in. If you need a place to socialize with friends, watch a game (they gladly changed the channel for me), or study/work, Amore is the place to be. Thumbs up, you guys! read more

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Hookah is good, environment is fun. Staff is super nice and attentive to tHe customers. I'm visiting from California. This is definitely somewhere I'd come back too. DJ plays music that you can vibe with. read more

This place has really nice decor and ambiance! I went with a few girls for a bottle of wine, hookah, and appetizers. The spicy hummus is yummy and so is the greek salad. The service was good. The only thing that would make this place better is if it was more popular! We were one of the only tables in the restaurant. read more

This place EXCEEDS expectation! The service here is unmatched and I'm truly happy with my decision to come here tonight. My husband and I stay not too far from here and I can't believe in my 2 years in this area, I didn't try this place sooner. Customer service has been impeccable from the moment we've arrived. read more

Everything was absolutely fantastic! Service was outstanding and food was delicious. Sayeb made us feel like royalty!! Def will be coming here again!! read more