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    Bar Loretta

    4.5 (273 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Brandy G.

    I've stopped into Bar Loretta multiple times throughout the years to enjoy their expertly crafted cocktails but have never had the pleasure of enjoying a meal here until this past week. I was stuck between a few different options from the menu because so many of their entrees sounded delicious and went with the recommendation of my server to order the Pan Roasted Pork Ribeye. Y'aaaaaaaaallll. When I placed the first bite in my mouth, it literally dropped back open in shock (very unladylike, I know) and muttered "oh my gosh" with my mouth full before I even knew what I was doing. IT. WAS. SO.GOOD. The combination of flavors (sweet, savory, tarte, and spicy) is one I wouldn't have thought would work ....but the combo of the deliciously tender cut of pork, combined with the smoked almond blue cheese gratine, jalapeño sweet potato mashers, and a blackberry jus was everything I never knew I needed in my life in a dish. Combine this with the always exceptional service and delicious cocktails and it was a perfect visit. I will 100% be back to enjoy this dish again and encourage you to check it out too if you have the opportunity to stop in for dinner.

    Loretta Burger
    Yunnán C.

    If you're looking for for a place with great food, great service, great atmosphere, & great service...look no further! Great spot for all of the above! Went for an early dinner at 5:30PM on a Saturday before checking out 2nd Saturday in Southtown. Sat at the high top at the bar, my only complaint is the chairs are not the comfiest if you're a big dude. Besides that, if you are under 250lbs, you are golden! I will say, hands down, they have the best Brussel sprouts in town. What a unique blend of flavors and flash fried to perfection! This spot is a must go, do not skip on this one!

    Date night approved
    Sarah N.

    It's been so long since I've got to go here & every time I've had an opportunity, It's always too jammed. Thankfully, I was able to get in there recently to enjoy a classic daiquiri. This place is one of my favorite San Antonio, gems.

    Bottom:Salmon with yogurt sauce on the side  Top: Beef tenderloin

    Food ambiance and service was amazing it is a smaller restaurant so I recommend you make a reservation ahead of time. parking is limited but so is majority of places down town. I had the salmon but my finances beef tenderloin was soo yummy wasn't the biggest fan of the yogurt sauce even on the side but still good.

    Virginia R.

    We came in for a quick date night without reservations on a Sunday night and were able to be seated quickly at a table. The atmosphere and location are perfect! It's warm and candle-lit with a beautiful bar and piano. We ordered 3 different drinks and they were all unique and tasty. I ordered the chasing ghosts which was served beautifully with orange garnish. We ordered the cheese plate as an appetizer and the flavors paired perfectly. I ordered a salad and a side of mac & cheese for a small meal. The salad was good, but the Mac & cheese was a little bit too rich and the green onion was overpowering. Overall, the service was good and this is a great spot to grab a drink and enjoy conversation.

    Very cute spot. The food and service were great! Sydney was also great and very attentive. After brunch we walked next door to their store and got some coffee to go.

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    Jordan S.

    I love the ambiance here! Came here with a friend for dinner. We had the shrimp and polenta plate as well as the crispy chicken on a bed of veggies. It was incredible!!! The whole staff were super nice. Beautiful spot. GREAT bar! Amanda was especially amazing!

    Nice bar seating!
    Suzy H.

    We didn't make a reservation, but got a spot at the bar. Great service here, very attentive and friendly. The brussel sprouts were super crispy and amazing. I would come back for those alone. The food was all super flavorful and I recommend this place for both the food and the cool atmosphere. Parking isn't ideal, but this is a great area to walk around!

    Loretta burger
    Sarah V.

    Had the Loretta burger. It was really good the only thing bad which was the hard cheese it's different but tasty. The rest of the burger is good and the fries and I think they are made from truffle.

    Melanie S.

    The ambiance here is so cute, like much of Southtown and a really nice relaxed vibe inside. The staff are attentive and helpful and I recommend reservations if going in the weekend at peak dinner hours. I do wish they had a larger menu or more frequent rotation of specials. The beet salad was okay and a basket of fries to share always is going to be good.

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    Amy Y.

    Really enjoyed this spot in Southtown! Service was great, food was excellent. Don't skip dessert, the bread pudding was exceptional! Street parking available nearby

    Salmon with potatoes.
    Oscar B.

    Food, service, Ambiance. We enjoyed it all, the Brussels sprouts with cotija cheese and the slight sweetness, ate that like it was popcorn. We got the Mac and cheese, creamy, cheesy but still amazingly light, very impressed, the green onion really added to it in a subtle way. She ordered the salmon which was perfectly cooked and came with potatoes, which actually worked well considering you expect rice most of the time. I got the brick chicken with like a Demi glaze, also perfectly cooked and good portion to even share but was a great meal overall. I recommend this place, classy but not pretentious, welcoming and good for date night or family night out. Well deserved 5 star and our server was attentive and clearly enjoyed working there, well done Bar Loretta, see you soon.!

    Rex C.

    San Antonio is another place for great food. Everything was top-notch here. Great food, great service, great decor. I really like how they had the old school vintage look in this place. I don't know what you would call it but I'm sure there's a name for it. The customer service was top notch. Bree did an outstanding job! Food: everything here was phenomenal. The quail was simply to die for. The fruit and meat tray that we ordered with cheese was the best. Oh my God that was so good. I could go back and order that as a dish that's how good it was. Also, my hamburger or if you wanna call it a smash burger was top notch. Every single bite was full of flavor and it was made to perfection. Their bread, pudding, the chocolate bread pudding with ice cream. Simply amazing. I like the Decor like I said earlier one thing I really enjoyed is how they restored the old-school hardwood floors. What a great touch and look. Another thing it stood out is how they did the tile work with the name in the Tile . I thought that was a unique touch. This is a great establishment and I will come here every time. I'm in San Antonio .

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    Fun environment with a great list of cocktails and excellent food! The duck risotto was especially tasty.

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    Love love love love this place! They have the best tater tots in San Antonio. Great customer service great drinks.

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    Wonderful service and great food. Was there with our daughter and family celebrating Mother's Day.

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    Ask the Community - Bar Loretta

    Is there a dress code for dinner?

    It is a bit upscale, but I don't think there's one. I went there after work in my scrubs. Saw a few construction guys in jeans and t-shirts. Didn't see any shorts, but wasn't really looking. This time of year downtown/southtown you'd be hard… 

    Do they take reservations?

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    Very yummy and aesthetically pleasing place. There's wifi here but not a lot of good space for…read morestudying. I tried the limited edition raspberry black sesame (6$), cookies and cream (6$) and the space in picnic? (9$, the lemon meringue, blueberry one) My favorite was the lemon meringue (9/10), then raspberry black sesame (8.7/10), then cookies and cream (6/10). The meringue was such a nice texture and the berry brightness and lemon was wonderful. The raspberry was perfectly tart in contrast with the nuttiness of the black sesame. The cookies and cream were just average to me, nothing special. Service was decent and you get to keep the jars. They have one dollar off frappes M-Thrs happy hour (3-5 i think?) I would come back to try other flavors! Makes a great gift.

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    8 courses of dessert may seem like too much, but Nicosi has made the change in my mindset after my…read moreexperience here. The word dessert escaped my mind throughout the process. We waited by the Pullman Market porch area for our tasting and they came out with mini frozen hibiscus drinks. I expected sweet, but only had tart flavors that stimulated my palette. Finally, me and my friends were taken in to a private dark room with the seats surrounding the kitchen where the magic was about to happen. The 8 course comes with 4 different flavor profiles and 1 alcoholic drink per flavor type. The most memorable profile was umami with the jerk chicken and bitter with the banana and chocolate. These two topped off as my favorites. The chocolate with my banana was the best I had ever yet. The bowl had to be picked clean. The chefs walked us through each of the dishes and explaining the story behind as well as any questions we had. We all had a blast with the tasting and would come back again. Don't forget, you get a fortune cookie to take home!

    Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience! No phones allowed to be able to be present in the magical…read moremoments. The food was so fun and the presentation is like a show! They have a storyline to create a plot for the "dessert" creations. The pastry chefs interweave sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and umami throughout the evening AND is also paired with a drink per dish. They tell you how to eat the dish for maximum enjoyment of the desired taste experience. They do an excellent job of creativity, presentation, and combination of flavors. Such an intimate setting. After it's all done, they do part you with a BIG fortune cookie with a handwritten fortune! This is the time where you are allowed to pull your phones out. And you can also step in the kitchen area and take pics. Menu does change. I'd definitely go again!

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    Bar Loretta - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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