This place though-- it's a must. Great happy hour drinks and food options I sit in the bar area at a table. Sometimes I sit a the bar. It depends how many are with me. I have been here at least 12 times over the last 5 years. Great place for a date or a gathering. read more

Came here for happy hour and wow by the time we left the place was PACKED! Nice vibe in this place for a date night too. We ordered a bunch of stuff Pizza - it was okay, I like pepperoni more than prosciutto as it's sort of tough versus easy to bite...I did like the pesto flavor on it Calamari - these were very good, although I didn't like the service in strips instead of rings (or just smaller strips) it was just harder to eat Ribs - not the best...I didn't like the sauce (it was very soy tasting not in a good way) and they were not very meaty. Fries - these were good, but with ketchup instead of their aioli Wedge salad - this was fantastic, the nuts really added a good crunch and texture to it Last but not least the floating island - not my thing...the cream was great, the blueberries were wonderful but the main part of the dish was blah for me...not sweet enough. It did look very pretty. If I go back I'd try all different stuff except for the wedge salad and see what else is great. read more

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Wish there were more beer selections. I wanted to try happy hour menu but didn't really have anything I wanted to eat at the time . I wonder if their pizza is good so I would like to come back here to try some pizza read more

Frederick's Bistro - Bacon Chicken Jalapeno Wraps (5) - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Neighborhood gem, excellent fusion gourmet food. Love the bar & happy hour . Special events too read more

We visited Frederick's Bistro for the second time, this time to celebrate a friend's birthday; it was her request to revisit because it was so good last time; and once again, it exceeded our expectations. The food is consistently delicious, but the service is what truly sets this place apart. I brought a cake for my friend to take home, and the staff kindly offered to set it aside for us. To our surprise, they brought out a fireworks cake and sang to her; completely unexpected and incredibly thoughtful! We ended up sharing the cake with the staff and fellow diners, turning the evening into a spontaneous celebration. Blanca was there mixing up her signature margaritas (so good!), and our server Janet was an absolute gem; attentive, warm, and just wonderful. We had such a great time and can't wait to come back! read more

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We were looking for a good happy hour restaurant this past Friday and thought of @fredericks_bistro. Happy hour during the week ends at 7pm. Frederick himself seated us. Ryne was our server and a familiar face here. Everything we enjoyed was from their happy hour menu. 2 menu items that we tried for the first time were the Vietnamese Meatballs and Frog Legs. The sauce for the meatballs was very flavorful. The rest were our usual choices: Duck Liver Mousse, Wedge Salad, Vietnamese Dumplings, and Paris Pizza with ham, artichoke, and olives. We were full and just had the right amount of food. The pizza was the only leftover to take home. Quality happy hour with great food and service! Add it to your list if you haven't stopped by yet. read more

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The restaurant is very nice inside and they serve a lot of regular customers. We were greeted and seated immediately by the friendly staff (I think the owner) as soon as we walked inside. Once we finally got our service started we ordered the spring rolls, chicken soup, Cesar salad, osso bucco, and crab cakes. They also offer bread service which was very tasty. The food was pretty good. The potatoes and osso, needed a bit of salt. The crab cake had a very good ratio of crab to filling. The Ceasar salad dressing was a little off but not worth sending it back. I heard they have good happy hour specials so maybe next time I will check that out. read more

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Came during the recent restaurant week and everything we had was absolutely amazing. One of the best meals I've had recently. This was my second time here and staff is super friendly, they make sure you've got what you need & are great for helping you choose what's best to get! I will say the only thing that kind of throws me off for an establishment like this is that they charger per person per piece of bread.... Don't get me wrong their bread and butter is delicious, but with so many other places not charging for something this simple it makes sad lol. The ambiance is very intimate and you can dress up a little or come in jeans & a nice top. read more

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Fredrick's Bistro always excellent food and service no matter what you taste for in a meal. our go to neighborhood restaurant

Great staff and amazing food!!the happy hour is perfect food amount and choices Great atmosphere!

We ate here during restaurant week. First, they were out of the appetizer that I most wanted, though it was only 7:00. I was told that the other options were good, which was irrelevant if I didn't want those. And in fact, they weren't that good. We were served our wine, but the food took a very long time, and during that time we were not given a bread basket until we asked. When it finally came, I was shocked to get cheap bread like from the grocery store. The rest of the food was disappointing. One of our appetizers and both entrees had similar problems - the protein itself was dull, without seasoning and a bit over-cooked. The sauces were some better, but not enough to make up for the lack. The sauce on the salmon was too sweet and didn't really fit. I finished with the triple mini desserts. The crème brûlée did not have a sugar crust at all. The server offered us a second glass of wine to make up for the very long wait, but we did not need more wine. We suggested comping the first glasses, but she refused. She gave us coffee, but that's hardly the same. We will not be returning to Frederick's. There are plenty of exceptional restaurants in San Antonio. read more

A perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion. We've enjoyed an anniversary dinner here for many years and are never disappointed. Attention to detail, excellent service as well as superb food! read more

I visited Frederick's Bistro during happy hour on a Friday. My boyfriend and I sat down at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender. The bar side of the restaurant was cozy and comfortable. She was so kind and helpful in explaining the menu and giving recommendations and was very attentive the whole afternoon. She said the place is always busy for happy hour, and a place frequented by locals and returnees. We decided to order the calamari, dumplings and the prosciutto pizza. Everything was excellent. The calamari was perfectly tender yet crispy served over Thai noodles providing a unique sweetness to the bite. The dumplings were fresh and light. And the prosciutto pizza was great with a nice thin crust and great flavor. Enjoy photos of our half eaten food because we were too eager to try it all! We will definitely be back for another happy hour to try other happy hour menu items! read more

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We had a lovely dinner party for our group in their private room. With our preset menu, the food was delicious and the staff was amazing. Our correspondence with Rebecca made our everything so easy. I feel quite confident we would definitely do this again! read more

Frederick's Bistro - Norwegian Salmon with sweet Thai chili sauce. - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

By the looks of it someone had driven through the window but we went inside. Met at the door by the owner, a charming man. Once inside didn't once think about the temporary wall because the food was so good. We had crab cakes, I had fish of the day and wife had Oso buco. Water glasses were never less than half full. Lots of interesting conversations around u read more

There's nothing on the menu that you can go wrong with. It's all so delicious. We've eaten here several times. Each time a different entree and so delicious. read more

Service and food both outstanding! Will definitely return. Had Healthy fish entree and it was my fav - red fish- in a broth with a bowl of veggies. read more

3 of us went during Culinaria. Excellent food,drink and service. Our table enjoyed the Korean Chicken and Vietnamese Dumplings appetizers; for entrees the duck, Parmesan crusted redfish and chicken cordon blu. All 3 of us shared bites and nothing disappointed. Rich,cozy atmosphere that we will be enjoying again soon! read more

Food, Service and Ambiance are five star. Always elegant and impeccable. The food is delicious and the cocktails are fabulous.

Always great! It's a GoTo for our family for special occasions or a date night when my husband and I run away from the kids for the night.

WonderfulFood and great service and a lovely environment. Great for a romantic occasion.

Delicious food! Nice and cozy! I highly recommend trying dessert, that was the icing on the cake

The food was excellent, as usual! Service very good and the crowds were just right. R ing rolls for starters, delicious! 3 guests, 3 meals, one thanksgiving special, one steak Frites, one salmon. All exceptional dishes. Will return, our favorite holiday Resturant. read more

Went with a group of friends for Happy Hour. Our waitress was good, attentive and friendly. I ordered Brussels sprouts and they were tasty. I also tried the jalapeno chicken bacon wrap. They were ok. The chicken was dry and had no flavor. A friend had the duck liver mousse and said it was delicious. Nice atmosphere. read more

Frederick's Bistro - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I love giving 5 star reviews! And I love Frederick's Bistro. The food is always good and very consistent. I LOVE the beer salad here... I have it every time. All the food is great. It's a nice quiet place for a date and also has a terrific happy hour! read more

The service was friendly and the atmosphere lively making it a great happy hour experience.

Food, service and atmosphere is great. Food is amazing. You must try it, I guarantee you will return. A+++++++++++ place. read more

Had a surprise bday party they brought out a bday cake Food was amazing. Service was awesome

We are *always* happy with the wonderful food and great service! So cozy and inviting...we often meet friends at the bar for the delightful happy hour. read more

Frederick's Bistro is a solid choice for tasty food in a nice setting. Are there better places? Yes. Are there worse places? Also yes. Frederick's was once a shining star on the restaurant scene. French and Vietnamese fusion at its finest. It's no longer quite so unique as far as food goes, but the quality of service is still excellent. The best things we had during a recent dinner were the appetizers. The spring rolls, the gluten free Vietnamese dumplings, and the escargot were shared by the table, and all of them were delicious with the escargot being the favorite. Definitely save some bread for the wonderful and savory sauce! The entrees are where the creativity stops. Almost everything is served the same way... same sauce (peppercorn or Madeira) and same sides (a small slab of potatoes au gratin and the same veggies which, by appearance, look like they come pre-mixed and possibly frozen from a supplier) on every plate. There are a few exceptions, such as the daily special, but the exceptions are few. The clientele seem to be an older crowd and many regulars. The pricing, in my opinion, is high for what it is. When we ordered desserts, we assumed they shareable based on price ($11-16 per dessert). The chocolate pecan cake, although tasty, was a tiny sliver of two small bites for two people sharing it. I almost thought they split the dessert for us, it was that small, but another slice never came. For what amounts to $5.50 each when sharing, I wouldn't pay someone for only two bites of cake. If you want a pleasant meal in a nice place, Frederick's will deliver, but the "wow" factor is attached to the price more than the meal itself. Appetizers are where it's at, and I would happily go for an assortment of appetizers and wine with friends! It would be wonderful if Frederick's could attain the wow factor it once had. read more

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Neighborhood bistro with great service and excellent dishes, including the full bar and winelist. Frederick's has been a great spot for business dinners and friendly get-togethers alike! read more

Been to happy hour here twice and dinner twice and each time has been a great experience. The happy hour prices are reasonable and the drinks & appetizers are great. The dinner entrees are well priced and more importantly, delicious. The staff is well organized & prompt, but I would recommend reservations as it does get busy. read more

My wife and I came for Christmas Eve dinner. We made reservations by email about two weeks prior. Whoever manages the email account responded shortly after we made the reservations to confirm, well after the restaurant was closed. We only recently started eating out again since COVID started, but this is the first place we have had our temperature checked. The restaurant seems to be split into two areas, half with only tables and the other half a mix of tables and booths near the bar. We sat in a both that was pretty comfortable. Being Christmas Eve, there was a special menu, but I think some of it is on their normal menu. We started with fried Brussels sprouts that were crispy and a little spicy. I got turkey and my wife got ham. Both came with mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce (that was amazing), and a variety of vegetables. Everything was great and we plan to come back to try the regular menu. I had a rye old fashioned and it was a nice size and tasted nice. I saw draft beer and wine on other tables, but did not see a drink menu, so I'm not sure what all they had. I got a glance at the bar on the way out and it looked like it was well stocked. read more

Frederick's Bistro - Bathroom - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great food and service every time Recommend it highly for special occasions or casual drinks

Let me start this is the first time I have ever left a Yelp review as I have never felt compelled to comment on a poor experience in the past. On the positives, the food is great. The biggest complaint however is the nickel and diming of the customers. 1. They charge you $.50 each for bread but put the butter on the table when you arrive to entice you to order. And for those who don't eat bread like the gluten free diners at my table, we got charged per piece regardless. 2. They charge $35 for a cake fee when you bring an outside cake to the restaurant. The fee must cover the candle and the unboxing which I personally do not feel is ever worth $35! Just ludicrous! 3. They charge $4 to split a salad and then the same to split a meal. In the end, my party of 6, paid over $365 and of that, $55 were in the ridiculous fees as above. This restaurant clearly doesn't put diners first and it is a shame as it will be our last time eating at this establishment. I would advise others to look elsewhere when deciding where to eat in San Antonio. read more

Always fresh and delicious food. Always piping hot! Friendly and attentive service. It's a go-to spot for us.

We had a ladies get together there and 25 showed up. Food and service was excellent. Parking not good, but there was plenty of room inside. I personally would not go in if I can't find a place to park. Wish they could expand the parking lot, there's other businesses in the strip center. Service was really good, surprisingly when there's a lot of customers, but they were prepared. It was awesome. read more

I wanted to love this place so much I gave it 2 tries. They are very inconsistent which not good for an upscale bistro. Your appetizer might be super delicious but your lamb severely undercooked. Their deserts are the same... some delicious, and some terrible. Same for the service. Try at your own risk! You may be thrilled or very disappointed. I have decided they were not worth the gamble. read more

Excellent food, excellent service , excellent noise reduction, no pressure to leave. It is the best.

Went in for August restaurant weeks. It was full because of this and also happy hour. Service was a bit slow and the server was polite but aloof. The food was very tasty and good portion size. Great flavors! read more

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