Great restaurant! Super service and very attentive staff. Food was excellent. I had the Mahi mahi with shrimp in a lemon caper sauce - fantastic! Not sure why we have not been here before! Definitely a must try place. read more

Now delivering to you. Or curbside pickup. Excellent food. We ordered for delivery today, and Frederick brought our meal to us. Above and Beyond expectations. read more

I'll be honest, I think its probably more the atmosphere that does it for me at Frederick's than the food. Aliyah called it right when she notes the eclectic crowd at the bar enjoying their cocktails. I've stopped in several times now solo (I live a stone throw away) to grab some beers and a quick snack....on that note, TRY THE SPRING ROLLS (YUMMY). Anywho...the bartenders are real cool and laid back, conversation is good, everyone sitting at the bar each time I've been is full of interesting conversation...they have Dos Equis on tap....and did I mention they have Dos Equis on tap!!! =) Not cheap, so this place isn't for the fella that you just paid to mow your lawn...but it won't (or shouldn't) zero out your bank account either. I drink beer (a lot of it), so I can't really quote what an individual meal costs...since my liquid intake far surpasses my food intake. Anyways, check it out if you get a chance...it's an interesting little place tucked away on the corner...one of those places you'll either really like or really hate, but ya gotta try it to figure it out. read more

Where to start? Where to start? Frederick's Bistro has become our "Go To" place when we want something low-key, yet delicious! It all starts when we walk in the door - and if Frederick is there, he gives the ladies a kiss on the hand! *swoon* We ALWAYS opt to sit at the bar, in part because there's a TV where we can catch a game, or whatever - but mostly because of Ryan, the fabulous bartendress, who knows exactly what we want! Start with the Spring Rolls - and DEFINITELY build them with the lettuce, mint & cilantro as instructed - you won't be sorry! I love the caesar salad, and I adore the escargot with chorizo. Paul is partial to the tomato & gruyere cheese salad, and has never been disappointed by their meats. You can always count on the Bistro for a great evening out - and a delightful accompaniment of fellow diners to keep you coming back! read more

Disappointed, I ordered the ribeye as medium done. It came rare, so rare that the knife couldn't cut it and I think it mooed !!! Gave it back and lost my appetite. Also they are using the wrongs knifes, the knife should be serrated not flat and dull. I ordered a gin and tonic, it came in a water glass with 3 ice cubes. Picking the right glass for drinks makes the drink. Most thing I enjoyed about the place was talking to my guest! read more

I wanted to really like this place. The reviews on Yelp and OpenTable were all good so I was really excited to try Frederick's. The food was great, but there was something missing. When I went, they didn't have a host/hostess, just a bunch of the servers looking at me like I was lost and beyond that, they didn't acknowledge my existence in the 5 minutes I stood inside the door so I went over to the bar while I waited for the rest of my group to arrive. There probably about 15 people in the bar area, enjoying drinks and apps, all probably in their 40-50's. It took about 5 minutes for the bartender to get to me, which is fine since she seemed to be the only one doing anything even though there were a few servers just hanging out at the backside of the bar. When the rest of my group arrived and were seated (there were 5 of us), we were sat in secluded area behind a curtain. I really don't like when places do that, I'm sure I'm just crazy but it felt like they were trying to hide us. I made a reservation and the rest of the dining room was empty so it wasn't like they were putting us at any available table they could find. Our server was nice enough but really scarce. We only really saw her when she had to be in our secluded room, i.e. to take our orders, bring our wine, bring our food, and to get the bill paid. We even had to ask her for the desert menu, she wanted to give us the bill before we were even done with our entrees (which was met with a heavy sigh). The food was really good though, which saved this review. Everyone really liked what they had. Even the poor vegetarian at our table who was able to put together a meal to meet her dietary restrictions. I had the osso buco which literally fell right off the bone, mmmmmmmm! Maybe next time I'll just go with 1 or 2 friends and sit at the bar, since the other reviews make it sound like that's the place to be. read more

Always enjoy my time at Frederick's Bistro! Happy hour is great and the company is always exceptional!

My husband and I tried Fredericks when they opened several years ago and didn't love the food. We were in the area again yesterday and decided to give it a try again. The ambience is very inviting and intimate. The service was adequate. The reason we definitely will not go back was the food. Not great, and for the price I expect much better. I was excited to see one of my favorite salads on the menu, Salad Nicoise. It was terrible and probably the worst Salad Nicoise I've ever had , especially for $18. Corn and avocado, really?!? Tuna fine, but dressing as super sweet. My husband's spicy Asian salad wasn't much better. Food was utterly disappointing - sadly, we won't be back. read more

Do you like: 1) Elegant and traditional decor? 2) Happy hour menus that include truffle fries and oysters? 3) Good wine at reasonable prices? 4) Waiters (or owners... or, hell, he could have been a customer, we weren't really sure who he was) with French accents offering to feed you by hand? If you answered "yes" to three of the four questions, you would like Frederick's Bistro for happy hour. I'm going to assume #4 is not an everyday occurrence, so we won't worry about your answer to that one. One thing I would note: the clientele (at least on the night we went in) is largely from the snowy-haired set, so this is a good place for a happy hour full of talking with friends... not a young, fun, raucous happy hour. read more

So this place was chosen at the last minute, glad we went. Service is 5 stars all the way. The staff really knows their menu including wine pairings. We ordered the calamari with the spicy Asian noodles, oh my gawd!!! The calamari was fresh and crunchy. Even our 18 month old daughter ate it. We also ordered the Caesar salad and a couple of seafood dishes. Outstanding!! Everything was delicious. Will be returning with my extended family. read more

This is awesome place for a fancy date night... now I lived around the corner from where I lived for two years... from the outside it didn't look as nice as it is... really it's a hidden jem.. they bring in fresh fish every week Style: french American Drinks: they have a full bar but no bartender so you can only order simple cocktails... they have nice wine selection Ambiance: like I said b4 the outside is deceiving the inside is way nicer than what I expected... there are a lot of regulars that go there from my impression... the what I can assume was the owner walks around and greets all the guest and he knew a lot of them by first name... this is definitely a nicer place so it wouldn't hurt to put on a little lipstick ; p Food: you can expect to find french classics like escargot and other rhetoric like that that you could find any French restaurant... but their red snapper was cooked to perfection and was a nice size portion Service: the service good and you can tell they make an effort read more

CAUTIOUS IF YOU DON'T "LOOK" CLASSY ENOUGH/FOOD IS GREAT THOUGH. The food was pretty great, hubby and I don't go out much. So this was a treat and we primarily went because I have been missing my childhood favorite escargot. Although it is not the traditional way it is prepared in Europe, but all the food was delicious. I do have to say the service was lacking. My husband might not look like someone who would go to a fine establishment, but we were both dressed appropriately for the occasion. Everyone around us was checked on by the manager, some multiple time, except for us. Even the waiter was very friendly to everyone, but us. Not until it was clear that we were also going to order entrees after our appetizers and spend a more significant amount of money did the waiters tone change significantly. And just to be clear, we didn't let this affect the waiters tip. We know times are tough and left a good tip. We don't think reciprocating negativity is the way to go, but it did put a damper on our date night. It's always a bit disheartening to be judged unjustly and made to feel unwelcomed. We were even the only ones seated differently then those around us. We were the only ones asked to sit on the same side of the booth next to each other, everyone else could sit across from each other. Otherwise, I would say, the food was delicious, the COVID precautions were being taken seriously, everyone was temperature checked prior to entering, and all surfaces were cleaned prior to seating. All in all we made the best of our night and we enjoyed our date night. If you don't look/sound like you don't belong their, I'm sure you will have a wonderful experience. read more

We love the wine and food here. I absolutely love their lobster dishes but I've never had anything bad there. The drinks are great. The portion sizes are a bit small for the price but the experience makes up for it. read more

When we walked into Frederick's Bistro on a Monday night, we were looking forward to a small taste of the cuisine we so often enjoyed at Frederick's in Alamo Heights. The ambience was inviting and romantic, and the the air felt quiet and mysterious. It felt like this would be an enjoyable experience. The waitress greeted us with disdain, as she explained she had been on the floor since lunch, and she "didn't normally work this shift". Not quite the response I was expecting, however, since I have once been there, I understood. I ordered the lobster bisque for my first course, which was unfortunately disappointing. It was thin, masked by flavors of red pepper, and barely-there lobster base. It was also extremely hot, and I had to wait at least 15 minutes to taste without cooling. In all honesty, I was surprised, as Frederick's has always had a fabulous soup course. The pate, on the other hand, was fabulous. The country style appetizer was served with spicy mustard, toasted bread, and gherkins; the taste profile was on par, creating a mouth feel worth stopping by for. We would have stayed for entrees, but our server seemed impatient, so we just settled for dessert. We split a sorbet, which was large, overwhelming, and busy. A simpler version of the cool treat would have sufficed. My suggestion: hit up the bar. Order an appetizer. Skip the dining room. read more

Love the food here from the pho to the spring rolls to the parmesan crusted fish dishes! Frederick and his team are fun, friendly and fantastic! read more

Wonderful neighborhood spot. A bit expensive, but it is our go to for all out of town guests and business colleagues for a quality dinner. My appetizer tip, get the brussel sprouts! I'm NOT a crucifer fan, but Frederick's brussel sprouts are to die for. They're so good, I'm still trying to copy the recipe. read more

Always a fabulous dining experience. Just finished dining and it was great. Beautifully prepared salmon. My husband had the fresh fish of the day and loved it. This is a great spot for a fine dining experience or a casual fun evening in the bar. The crab cake appetizer is by far the greatest ever! read more

I think Frederick is a decent diner. Food is pretty good and decor is fine. I go there whenever I am in town with my in-laws and always have a great time. I love the crab cakes appetizer. The price is very good for what you are getting (also from this place since it runs a little pricier than other places, which I don't mind all that much as long as food is good). My MIL tends to have chicken or pork chops and she so far has only good things say about them. I had the fish dishes a couple times and they were good and HUGE (I noticed the difference of the dish sizes from California). So far my husband and MIL's favorite part about Frederick is their homemade cherry ice-cream. Not that I think anything homemade is good neither do I truly like cherry ice-cream but I tried it anyway and it was surprisingly good. A definitely recommended place! read more

We went there last night for happy hour and appetizers. The wine, it was delicious. The service was very good. We ordered salads, I had to beat salad which was lovely and crisp with a little sprinkle of goat cheese. Salad wedge was really really crisp and fresh. We had to try the apple tart with a little bit of vanilla ice cream and a chocolate drizzle served over a light pancake/biscuit. The setting is cozy and refined. Parking is a little tight though. It was wonderful we will definitely go back! read more

The wife and I went there for date night because she got a great new job and we had a free babysitter. Food was fantastic. Like all my favorite restaurants it has a nondescript shopping center location. I had the lamb chops and my wife had the rainbow trout. The lemon garlic sauce on her trout was unreal. My chips were perfectly cooked also with a good sauce. My wife had the Ceasar - which I don't think was worth the money but it was good. I had the escargot which was worth the money. I didn't get a great explanation of the escargot - it wasn't typical more like a soup, which is how I ate it. Lots of mushrooms in it - even the wife liked it and she strays away from any crawly foods. I really like the layout and decor inside. The bar is off to the side separate but not that removed from the dining room. And the dining are was both nice and unpretentious. This place isn't cheap but portions are huge and entrees aren't that expensive per each. It got expensive for use because we piled on apps, wine and desert. Free babysitter helps costs, as does the wife's new job. For desert we had the chocolate soufflé which was good but I would try something else next time. read more

Very good. I had lunch there yesterday with my boss and it was wonderful. We had the tri plate. A cup of soup (a beef barley), smaill salad and 1/2 sandwich. It was a lot of food and every bite delicious. I can't wait to try it on a date night with my husband. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. It's a little pricey but worth it. read more

It's always a good thing when the owner is upfront and center. Happy and with a big smile he greeted us at the front door. Yes he open the door for us too. When the last time you saw that an American restaurant? That's set the pace for the rest of the evening. Very nice selections of wines, a bit pricey but that goes with the territory for good red wine. My husband had the lamb chops and thoroughly enjoyed them. I fell in love with my salmon it was was a nice portion. I know that I'll be craving that salmon and wanting it again. read more

I really appreciate all of those who offered their opinions on Frederick's Bistro....Positive & negative. We popped in there today, on an impulse move, and we've been wanting to try this place out. We did the Happy Hour thing, and sat at the bar...Everything was excellent - food, service, atmosphere - and we will give lunch or dinner a shot....But will be cautious, based on some of the comments...For instance, the lady that mentioned her bad salad experience, we'll heed your advice...Being salad lovers, I would hate to get burned on one. For our items, the Asian style calamari was as good as we have had in San Antonio...And we also tried the Beet Salad...It was very good, as well...These were both off the bar food menu. The bartender, and her co-workers were very, very nice and helpful. Will be back. Thanks, Joe Gray read more

Beautiful restaurant, great service and delicious appetizers! Will definitely be back for more. read more

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

This place is a must-go-to for San Antonio foodies! We came at the recommendation of a good friend and we were blown away by the lovely service and exquisite and carefully composed dishes. From the appetizers to your dessert prepare to have an evening to remember. Thank you Frederick! -Shruti read more

I went here with a buddy for restaurant week and I have to say it was a mixed experience. We didn't arrive until around 8pm, so we were kind of late, but I had a reservation and they were open for business, so I would have expected some decent service. We did the price fixe menu, I had the roast beet salad, pork tenderloin, and dessert trio. The salad was very good, the pork tenderloin was pretty tasty, and the dessert was alright as well....but I think it took a solid 30 minutes before we got our dessert. The waitress (who wasn't knocking it out of the park) commented to us that the kitchen had forgotten our dessert. This resulted in us staring at one another as she bused tables and starting setup for the next, while we waited for our dessert. The food was good, but it wasn't good enough to make up for the lacking service. read more

This was my first time going. The food was meh but the worst part for me was the service. Our waiter was probably servicing half the restaurant. Food took roughly 50 minutes to table which is a little long in my opinion. For such sub par service the price point is way too high. This is definitely not fine dining but priced like it .lastly they should invest in a hostess stand. When I arrived I asked where it was they said they didn't have one? That's kind of silly for first time diners read more

Another home-run for Frederick this past Christmas Eve. Parmesan crusted halibut was out of this world as was the service and atmosphere. Always dependable and delicious. read more

My wife and I have dined at Frederick's several times and enjoyed the quality of the food and the exceptionally friendly wait staff. We dined here on New Year's Eve and enjoyed their special menu and found the number of amazing options to be difficult to choose from but once we settled on our choices we were treated to some excellent food. Their bar service is also excellent as the bartenders are mix some really great drinks. read more

We've eaten here several times, enjoying the happy hour but tonight, we celebrated our 34th anniversary. Frederick greeted us and escorted us to our table. Kaitlin was superb, attentive without being obtrusive. We started with, and split, the lobster and crab salad. My entree was the Snapper sprinkled with shrimp and a generous helping of lemon/garlic/butter sauce. My hubby had the Parmesan Crusted Trout. Both entrees were accompanied with delicious vegetables. For dessert, we split the Rum Euphoria and each of us had a liqueur. We love Frederick's because it's always good and is just 3 minutes down the street. The ambience is always just right! Come casual and enjoy the happy hour or come to celebrate. No matter the reason, you'll be delighted! read more

This was my husband and I first time dining here and we both really like it. The wine was excellent and so was my meal, I loved the crab cakes, they were perfection on a plate. The service was good and easy parking but I must admit the place is very pricey. read more

Love the bar side of this restaurant! The food is always amazing and they have an excellent wine selection. The profiteroles and spaghetti with meatballs are both amazing. Great neighborhood restaurant. read more

What a fantastic dining experience last night at Frederick's Bistro. It was our first time there (won't be the last.) booked reservations on Opentable and were greeted and seated promptly. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and all the other servers were very professional. The ambiances perfect for quiet conversations as there is no loud music or noise distractions to remove you from the dining experience. The tables are all well lit with individual spots. The best duck liver mouse I have ever had and the Long Neck clams both made amazing appetizers. The grouper and duck confit were perfect. Fantastic dining experience and are planning what to eat when we go back. read more

Service was impeccable & food was so wonderful. Homemade ice cream with cherries soaked in kirsch finished off a perfect meal Will plan to return soon read more

We've been twice. Disappointed in the food both times. Had scallops the first time, which were amazing. Hubby's food not so much. Decided to give them another try. Ordered fish the next time and it came covered in a stew-like broth. Not appetizing at all. Hubby's food was mediocre. Very pricey for what you get. Won't be going back. Rating them 2 stars because of the scallops. read more

Completely disappointed. My husband and I made reservations for 7:00 pm on 2/15/19, for our Valentine's dinner the day after when less crowded. We arrived on time, had to wait until almost 8 pm to even get seated (the Manager offered us free drinks, but we don't drink), and he said he was running "behind" even though we were on time. By the time we got a table, we sat for another 15 minutes waiting for someone to bring us menus or bread for the butter that was sitting there. Nothing. I had to get up and get menus for my ourselves. 15 more minutes of waiting, and still...NO attention, no bread, no waiter/waitress service of any kind. We decided to just leave. Let the manager know. It seems like this place heavily caters to the "regulars", and not new, younger couples. Completely sad and disappointed, my husband and I left in search of SOMEWHERE random at which to eat on what was supposed to be a romantic evening. Awful night, very disappointed. read more

This is a very nice restaurant with excellent service. Always nice to find a place that you can rely on to have great service and good food. We look forward to returning. read more

The service is very slow and the food was mediocre. They charge to split your meal (if you're sharing) and don't even tell you beforehand. I will not be coming back. read more

Frederick's Bistro - Vietnamese Dumplings...not great, weird texture. - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went went my dinner group on Saturday night and everyone was extremely happy with the choice. We all ordered something differently and not one complaint...just rave reviews. Food was great, ambience was great and service was great. Everyone in the group said they would definitely be coming back. read more

We were greeted by the owner and sat in a corner table in the bar area. The owner was a complete gentleman, pulled out my chair and unfolded my napkin. I remember saying to my guest "Thats how its done!" Upon walking in the door we noticed a large party in the back and when our server came running (almost) up to our table after a good 10 minutes of waiting, I knew they pulled her from the party to wait on us. This really set the tone for the rest of or evening, service-wise. Having been a server/bartender in college, I knew what to expect, so I tried to focus on the good! The atmosphere was very nice, although the bar area was loud. We wished we had been taken to the main dining room and despite our reservation, we were not. The appetizer (calamari) was excellent and the wine was great. Our server was so scarce that it was hard even get bread to the table while waiting for our app. I will say that I do give the owner and staff props.. by the end of the night, we had almost 4 servers taking care of us. We understand that large parties will put you into the weeds, so we were patient and enjoyed the extra attention. I ordered the beef tenderloin which melted in my mouth. It was fabulous! Cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guest ordered one of the specials of the evening, stuffed flounder, AH-MAZING. We ordered a dessert, recommended by our original server, a white and dark chocolate something or other (I'm horrible with names!) and she was right, it was incredible! Despite the slow service (and as a note, our server was extremely honest with us about being very busy, very apologetic and obviously proactive in making sure we were taken care of one way or another) I am SO glad we decided on a whim to come to Fredericks. I think a lot of upscale places in SA are hit or miss. This was definitely a hit, and we will be back often. read more