I want to start this review by saying I am not a member of Club G. I know someone who is a member of Club G, and in return, I've been by quite a few times now, especially around major holidays or other events. It's a very classic establishment, having been open since the '80s, and a lot of the members have lived in San Antonio for years, so it is expected to be of high service. Since they are a private club, they have a few ground rules including men being required to wear a sports coat. That's an easy price of admission as a guest, I will say. We always get a few drinks when I visit, and to my knowledge, their drinks are usually pretty excellent. I've had an Espresso Martini, a Cape Cod, a Cosmo, a Carajillo, a Negroni, a Martini, and an Aperol Spritz there, to name a few, and they have all been really enjoyable with a solid balance of liquor to the mixers. Nothing really stands out as the best drink in their category, but they are very consistent and I know each drink will be what I want. As for a normal meal there, Club G can either be hopping or quiet depending on who else is there. Once, we went and I swear my party was the only one there minus a group in a private room. There was a guy playing the piano to the right of us and we were served tableside Caesar, which is always glorious. I ordered a Charbroiled Double Rib Pork Chop with a Ranchero Demi-Glace that was phenomenal. On top of that, I had a Crème Brûlée for dessert that was sensational. When it is around a major holiday like Mother's Day, Easter, etc., which is when I've gone the most, they run a buffet-style meal. Sometimes it can be hit or miss depending on your taste, but today for Easter I got a good fix'n. I had a great spring salad for starters with mandarins and craisins, followed by prime rib and chicken breast with sides of scalloped potatoes, mac and cheese, and a vegetable medley. They also had some sort of fish with panko breadcrumbs that I would've enjoyed alongside the rest of my food, but I knew what I had was pretty substantial already. The buffet has a great dessert platter full of mini pastries that people always take advantage of. The one downside of Club G is that everyone is paying a large premium for their membership, so they are all expecting the highest level of service, which means you can have a lot of entitled and sometimes spoiled people coming through. In line at the buffet, I had a group of seniors cut in front of me and start chopping it up with each other in the buffet line, holding me up. Like dawg, that's what the table is for! Other people just seem snarky to each other about everything and anything when I'm passing through. There are some nice people there, especially the staff, who are always laser focused on making sure the experience is great for everyone. On days like Easter, the service can be a little slow, so chill out if you're there on one of those days. I enjoy my visits to Club Giraud and their dedication to a nice private dining experience. If you have a chance to dine in, take it, especially if they are paying for you, because a good meal like that doesn't come around often. RIYL: A private, intimate dining experience or a decent buffet. read more

Club Giraud - Club G Buffett - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's okay :) fresh salad and nice wine. Staff is always kind, and I love that there is a dress code. read more

Club Giraud - Salad and wine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Not to be confused with Club Giraffe, which is in some safari park somewhere and is neck and neck with this place in terms of exclusivity. This is perhaps the most exclusive place I've ever been! I had no idea that you could only come in here with a member. That wasn't the case for me, and I think that's sometimes if you ask the right person the right thing in the right way, you'd be surprised. It's pretty awesome, and while I can't speak to the quality of the food, I can totally say that this has to be one of the nicest places to eat or hang out in San Antonio. It's right by the Riverwalk and the buildings around it and the building it is situated in are incredible. It's just far too expensive and the members only thing, while in some ways understandable, is somewhat outdated. read more

Club Giraud - Why you gotta be so girude - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Club Giraud is a lovely venue for special occasions like graduations, or as a gathering place during fiesta with Friends and family. The club has a very intimate atmosphere and well done, simple Mexican inflected, American cuisine. I understand it is sharing of waitstaff with Los Patios or La Fogata, which also are used to catering to the palates of Olmos Park. It's a nice place. You grow up going here and usually see a lot of people you know. Dress is semi-formal/formal depending on the event! read more

What can I say? What a wonderful place for my birthday. The food was delicious. The chocolate cake w the candle wonderful

This is a great San Antonio club, great food good ambiance and superior service. I highly recommend if you are looking for an exclusive club. read more

Something seems to be amiss at Club Giraud. Recently joined a 15-ish person dinner party and nearly every aspect of the evening was below standard. The wait staff seemed either overwhelmed or untrained. Drink orders were missed multiple times. Appetizers took 45-60 minutes to arrive. My Nova Scotia Clam Chowder arrived lukewarm and over salted. After about 80 minutes, some of our party asked for their entrees to be plated in to-go containers. Took the kitchen about an hour and a half for the main service to arrive. One diner claimed her "flounder was awful." My lamb chop was cooked well, but over-seasoned. This seems to be a departure from our previously great experiences here. Hope this was a one-time anomaly, but not sure if I'll go back to find out. On the plus side, the facility was full of character and ambiance, just as I remembered it. read more

Beautiful environment and well mannered staff. This place is an awesome spot for any kind of event that you may need a venue for. The food was as delicious as the garden was beautiful. read more

Club Giraud - Lunch dinner at Club Giraud - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Took a long time to get our food but it was really good but really long the service was mid left our desert outside after being cooked for 10 minutes read more

As a private dining club for members and guests only in the historic Ursuline Academy complex along the San Antonio River Walk, Club Giraud is an exclusive spot for fine dining or events. Be a member or know a member cause basically Club Giraud is there to preserve the historic buildings it occupies and serve its members. Call to ask whatever service you need, but, if you aren't a member, well, bummer. My wife and I were lucky to join a small family party at Club Giraud enjoying a wonderful evening of drinks, dinner, and conversation in a private room and patio overlooking the San Antonio River. I had the Lamb Chops while she got the Steak. Both were fine. I think I liked the Seafood Gumbo starter even more. My favorite: several Gin & Tonics. * Dress Code enforced: No jeans, No sneakers, No t-shirts * Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm * Dinner: Mon-Sat starting at 6:00 pm * Bar & Lounge: 11:00 am to close * Closed Sundays * Private rooms available * Funds preserve the Ursuline complex * Funds also support the Southwest School of Art * Francois Giraud was an architect, conservationist, & San Antonio mayor * He designed/built the Ursuline Academy & Convent in 1848-49 * It was active and run by nuns from 1851 to 1965 * In 1971, the Southwest School of Art relocated to the site * Club Giraud was founded in 1981 * Listed in the National Register of Historic Places * Listed as a Texas Landmark * Membership requires sponsorship from an existing member Obviously, Club Giraud isn't for everyone or most meals, but it is a wonderful quiet retreat and historic setting for a social cocktail or business meeting in San Antonio. read more

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We attended a reception at this private club after a memorial service for a family member. Lovely setting with French style outdoor courtyard with large trees and flowers along the Riverwalk. Fantastic patient, professional and personable staff. The food is fresh - a mix of French, Creole and Mexican. A true quiet gem tucked away in the midst of the noise of the city. read more

It's for members only and in this case it means you need to be in the top ten of the richest people in San Antonio. And for what you pay the service is just OK, I saw better service for less. Besides while they have fee parking and plenty, the entrance is a little tied when you drive a larger vehicle like it's common in Texas. The 2nd star is for your location at the riverwalk as this is actually kind of nice. read more

Was here for an all day meeting. The facility was beautiful along the river and the service at every step was great! Lunch was the standard menu and everything was great! I had the crab Louie salad and wished I had also ordered the gumbo. I highly recommend the cheese straws too and they are even better warm! read more

Club Giraud is always an amazing experience... From the cocktails and wine to the food and impeccable service, everything is always top-notch. It's a members-only establishment, but if you find yourself there for dinner prepare to get completely addicted to their house-made cheese straws.. sooo good! Whether you opt for steak or fish for dinner, it will be cooked to perfection (i recommend either the filet or the red snapper). The place itself is beautifully laid out with several private rooms, a gorgeous patio/garden area with outdoor seating and a nice little bar area to grab a drink before youre seated. The service is never lacking and the staff is always quick to help with any requests. Always a fab experience, looking forward to going back! read more

Very posh little place to have dinner. I suspect not many people have the opportunity to come here because of the membership required. An organization I'm apart of had their annual dinner here and got a chance to check it out. I don't know the history of this building, but everything from the size of the doors to the decorations feels very old but beautifully maintained. Like a museum. I believe my group got the catering for the dinner done in house. The meal was delicious. Try their cheese sticks that they place on the table during your salad. So good! Also the service was incredible. Besides a kind of irate waitress, the rest of the servers were just overwhelmingly helpful and polite. read more

I attend a monthly meeting with my chapter of the DAR. I have special dietary restrictions and the staff goes above and beyond to insure that I am well taken care of. The food is always excellent. Yesterday, even more so. We deviated & had soup & salad, which were great! One of our members is also a private member and we retired to one of the quiet lounges for a glass of wine after the meeting. If you can get an invite by a member, this is a must! Food is great but the service is superb! read more

Wow! Had the Norwegian salmon for lunch and felt like Thor himself hit me into the face with a hammer of buttery awesomeness. If you can get a member to actually take you in for a meal - do not pss on the opportunity! Going back again in a couple of weeks and my mouth is watering for the next time. Amazing food, 5 star restaurant service, and excellent company. read more

It's members only. I was lucky enough to go with a member on lobster night. Biggest most juicy lobster I have ever eaten ! Excellent service and beautiful ambience. I hope I will return one day. read more

Lovely atmosphere coupled with some of the best food in San Antonio! Always impeccable service and the quaint yet steeped in history, surroundings remind me it's a true SA treasure. read more

This place is amazing! We are not members, but have had the opportunity to dine here several times. It has the best meals in town!