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    Ida Claire

    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateSouthern
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Roberto F.

    From the greeting to food delivery.. First time in San Antonio for a while and can't be better. Food was amazing, right amount, perfect temp. Rachel made the experience unforgettable. Ask for Rachel, she won't let you down. Ambiance, even from the lobby, such a great vibe.. we will be back for sure. Don't miss a great southern hospitality, they give San Antonio a great name..

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    Karla G.

    Talk about an exceptional brunch spot near the Quarry! What a terrific southern home cooked offering. The flavors were total yumminess and our waiter, Gabriel, was a breath of fresh air and a perfect combination of what a waiter should be in this truly unique home cooking spot. Loved the architectural design and the mirror ceiling and the ambiance made us feel welcome. Can't wait to return to checkout the wonderful menu. Don't miss this restaurant!

    Hannah C.

    This place is GREAT! I love their steak and eggs from the brunch menu. It's such a neat place with delicious food and excellent drinks. Each time we visit it's always spectacular service and the quality of the food never differs. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated. The patio area is very neat with the airstream trailer options for parties! One of our favorite places to brunch hands down!

    Diana J.

    This was a very cute place with plenty of tables. There's also an outside patio. Service was great. Staff is friendly. Food comes out quick and they were able to accommodate food allergies. I have never liked hush puppies but theirs is the best I've ever had. Flavorful without sauce. The sampler is good for three people if you don't cut things up. I really loved the biscuits. My salad was good but a little disappointing. The greens seemed a little wilted but the steak was cooked perfectly. The deviled eggs were exactly what I'd expected but the eggs were a bit small. The best part was finding out they had hummingbird cake on the menu. That's my favorite cake and I never see it. Overall great experience. Would return. Good for date nights.

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    Emily A.

    I had the opportunity to enjoy an evening at Ida Claire while a great friend was in town. We spent the night catching up over a delicious dinner and a selection of fine whiskey. As the weather unexpectedly turned and heavy rain began to pour, we decided to settle into the bar area and continue the conversation. Adding to the experience, a Spurs game happened to be on, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the restaurant. While we were reconnecting, the excitement and intensity of the game had everyone's attention, making for a memorable and uniquely San Antonio evening. Ida Claire continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in San Antonio. The food, ambiance, and consistently exceptional service keep me coming back. Every visit delivers a welcoming and enjoyable experience, and this occasion was no exception.

    Ida Claire biscuits
    Autumn S.

    The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing. The outdoor seating is so unique just like everything else about this place. We were seated inside quickly and the vibe of this place is quirky in a good way. We ordered the ida Claire biscuits and those are worth getting for the fruit jam alone, very tasty. The harvest Ravioli tasted very fresh. The goat cheese was a nice touch and noodle wasn't overdone at all. The shrimp roll was delicious as well, I loved the added dill to the mixture. Would recommend anyone try this place!

    Chicken & Kale Salad and soup of the day.
    Cheryl T.

    3.5 stars. I'm severely allergic to shellfish and told the waiter to tell the kitchen not to cross contaminate during preparation but he said he couldn't guarantee that. Meal was good small portions in my opinion for the price. Way too loud to be able to talk. For large groups (which we were) they automatically add a 20% tip then have the nerve to ask for more!! I won't be returning.

    Hurricane with distressed umbrella. The way it's supposed to be.
    Joel G.

    August the first my beautiful wife and I met up here with our good friends Robert and Brandi. Ida Claire is a very uniquely decorated home style restaurant with a very limited but adequate and delicious menu. Tim was our waiter and he was amazing. Cocktails are tasty and not overly strong or pre mixed. The grilled half chicken and garden ravioli is my favorite and strongest recommendation. This is a great place to meet with friends and enjoy a delicious meal.

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    Lauren G.

    The brunch vibes were everything! Good music playing and pretty quick service for being busy too! The food was great I enjoy they even have a coffee and match menu. The highlight of our tables dishes were the biscuits and pancakes.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Ashley B.

    If I could marry some food... this dish would probably be it! The shrimp and grits were so good and creamy. Well seasoned and the shrimp was nice and fresh. In addition the presentation was amazing.

    Margarita and Old Fashioned

    My husband and I came here for lunch today to celebrate my birthday. We've always been very pleased with our experience, but this time was above and beyond the previous experiences. Kee was our server. She was extremely attentive and thoughtful. We were impressed with not only her service, but her enthusiasm as she shared with us that their seasonal menu will soon be changing. Kee went into detail about the menu items, which obviously piqued our interest! If you haven't visited Ida Claire, please take the time to do so.

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    Darlene K.

    Ida Claire absolutely lives up to the hype! Even on a Tuesday around noon, the parking lot was completely packed--which is always a good sign. Despite the crowd, the service was fantastic. Our server was training someone, and they both did an excellent job--attentive, friendly, and on point the whole time. The carajillo was clearly made with care (and a little love), and it showed in every sip. As for the food, wow--the fried green tomatoes were incredible, and the fried chicken stole the show. It was so dang juicy and full of flavor that I'm already thinking about when I can go back. It's definitely in my top five and is juicier than Thomas Keller's. Bonus excitement: Chef Marylou was there too! Huge fan moment and really cool seeing her run the show. The staff looked genuinely happy. Great food, great drinks, great service, and a little sprinkle of star power--easy 5 stars!

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    Doretta W.

    Popped in for brunch. Decided to sit at the bar and take in a college hockey game at the same time. The bartender was nice .. somewhat helpful .. he was new. Love French press coffee .. refills on me. The grits are old fashioned ... yum and cooked right! The Monte Cristo was a little off today ... heavy handed on the ham, the bacon was barely cooked.

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    Are dogs welcome in the outdoor eating area?

    Yes, dogs are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash/collar and remain well-behaved at all times.

    Are the high top tables communal tables? :). Thanks :)

    No, the high top tables are normally for larger parties 6 to 8 people.

    Is this wheel chair friendly?

    Yes, there is a wheelchair ramp to get to the entrance. They have a spacious outdoor dining area. Indoors, most of the aisles are wide enough for a wheelchair and there are a few family size tables that are easily accessible.

    Do they have children's menus or kid options by any chance?

    Yes!

    Is the outside patio dog friendly?

    I saw dogs on the patio the last time I sat outside. Of course the folks with dogs sat further away from the door as I think so no one has a tripping incident. Bob appetite.

    I've never been and I see outdoor seating is available. I assume there is also indoor seating?

    There is plenty of indoor seating. Nice atmosphere.

    Can we reserve the airstream trailer for a party of 12?

    I know you can reserve but not sure how many. You can call them to check to make sure. Cheers

    Is the patio seating open for friendly pups?

    Yes

    Is it ok for kids?

    Yah, there are always kids there My 9yr old love the food there!

    Is there brunch on the weekdays?

    Brunch is not served during week days although some brunch-like menu items are available.

    Thank you for the helpful tips but there's no waitlist nor are they accepting reservations?

    You can join the waitlist from Yelp

    Do you have any Vegan options?

    I called yesterday and they told me currently there are no vegan/vegetarian options

    Looking to take a large group maybe 10 or more. Will they be able to sit us all together?

    It might be a bit tricky, but I believe they would try. I would call ahead.

    Has anyone been around 11am Sunday morning? Is it really busy?

    That's a great time! They have inside sitting and outside. Great food!

    Do they have vegan options?

    Their menu is seasonal, so this answer may change, but YES, do they do have vegan options! The breakfast menu has a Superseed Granola plate. The lunch and dinner menus have a plethora of options including a sharable hummus plate, fried green… 

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    Yes they do.

    How long does Vinyl Hour last?

    3-6pm

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    Southerleigh - House Burger

    Southerleigh

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    3.8 mi•Tobin Hill
    •$$

    I really love the atmosphere here! The way that the dining is set up. You don't hear a lot of…read morenoise, even though there are a lot of people. We were seated right away, we chose the chef's table because we had already eaten dinner at home, but just wanted to go out for a stroll around the pearl and grab some dessert. We ordered the lemon blueberry Panna cotta and not only is it delicious but it's also beautiful! It looks like a work of art. I ordered one of their craft beers and we got some french fries on the side just to offset the sweet. Definitely a great dessert if you are not wanting something too sweet or two filling. It has been over 10 years since I have been here to eat, but being there reminded me how much I loved the last meal I had here so I am eager to go back for lunch or dinner!

    One of the best restaurants I went to in San Antonio…read more The food was perfect. The deviled eggs were very good with a bit of spice. Definitely a surprise as an appetizer but good. We also had the snapper throats and loved them. The aioli was a great sauce with them. I had the gulf catch of the day, which was grouper, and it was so good. Great seasoning, perfectly flaky and moist, a nice crust on the outside. With that we had some jalapeno corn bread which was also delicious. Not too dry at all. I was hoping for it to be spicy but it was not. For dessert, I gad panna cotta and it was a great ending. Not too sweet, but the berries made up for that. The lavender meringue bites had a great crunch. Our server (Maya) was excellent. She was so friendly and helpful. Finally, the decor is unmatched anywhere. It used to be a brewery and they kept the old pipes and valves, which look very cool. It has a great vibe. I highly recommend. Without the need to, I'll mention anyway that it's not cheap. But it's worth it.

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    Four Brothers

    Four Brothers

    4.2(239 reviews)
    5.0 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

    Great atmosphere, Great service. The price versus quality doesn't meet! My date had the lamb chops…read more The lamb chops were full of fat and untrimmed, this fat didn't add any flavor. They were cooked medium rare. I don't recommend the lamb. I had the red snapper filet. I was basically. The best thing about the entire meal was dessert! We shared a large slice of butter pie and ice cream. Other than that, the food was average to, not good I made the mistake of going to this tourist spot, inside of the la mansion hotel, $168 later, I can truly say that I would never recommend this restaurant!

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    Carriqui - Botana Platters are part of every good time in South Texas, and Carriqui will offer with three options.

    Carriqui

    4.4(751 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Tobin Hill
    •$$

    Beautiful restaurant. Service is very good. Had ceviche, tuna al pastor, and the corn cakes. The…read morescallop ceviche was a bit bland but I like the crunchiness of the green apple. I didn't need extra fat from avocado after the corn cakes since it doesn't add much flavor to the dish. The corn cakes are good and I will order again but not as good as some other cornbread. It came with 2 cakes. One was undercooked and one has a crispy crust. The undercooked one was my favorite. It is more moist with soft in the middle. Tuna Al Pastor has a kick but nothing special. Tres Leches was beautiful. 4/5. I like the fresh fruits to cut down the sweetness. The cake was a bit in the dense side. The icing on top was thick. I wish it was a fluffy whip cream to cut down from all the sweetness. Overall it's still a better tres leches than other places in the area.

    I uploaded the pictures of these restaurant last year but somehow didn't write a review. Wow …read more. So where do I begin. I still remember how tasteful everything was. It was probably our most favorite place that we ate while in San Antonio. The ambiance was great, beautifully decorated restaurant with great service. The cocktails were delicious so we had a few. The food was flavorful and unique. We had a wonderful dinner with my family at Carriqui.

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    Carriqui - The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.

    The interior atrium above the Carriqui Bar brings fills the space with natural sunlight.

    Carriqui - Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.

    Carriqui's award winning margaritas are perfect for good times and great stories.

    Carriqui - Guacamole - simple, fresh, and perfect for getting started.

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue - Bacon Mac n cheese, jalapeño rice, beef brisket, pork ribs, local brew

    Pinkerton's Barbecue

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    5.0 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Party of 2, dined Tuesday 1730 and Wednesday 1230…read more OVERALL Great service, phenomenal food, good ambiance. SERVICE Cafeteria style. Well organized. Very kind employees. Expect a confirmation of the meat cuts to your satisfaction. BEEF RIB Acquired the middle cut. Beautiful bark (thin), juicy, tender, flavorful, smoky, beefy, digestible, fall off the bone. A single rib is great for 2 people to share. BRISKET Delicious bark, thick cut, juicy, tender, smoky, flavorful. So easy to eat. PORK RIB Fal off the bone. Juice, tender, smoky, and clean pork flavor. Glazed added a subtle sweetness that complimented the savory flavor and fat. Cartilage was tender and smoky. BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH Great smoky flavor. Not dry but moisture content was lower than expected. Very lean. Perfect texture to make a sliced chicken sandwich from. BACON MAC AND CHEESE Full bodied cheese sauce. Elbow macaroni. Bacon flavor was not overwhelming and complemented the Mac and cheese very well. GRANT'S POTATO SALAD Very flavorful! Such a balanced flavor of tang from mustard and pickles, herbs, and pepper. Well texture. Flavor went really well with the beef rib. TANGY COLESLAW Suble tang, not sour at all. Great cabbage texture, seasoned well, and not runny or thick. Great, refreshing complement to the smoky and fatty meats. Very fresh. PIMENTO CHEESE & CRACKERS Savory, hefty texture, and freshly made. Lights sweet flavor of Pimentos definetaly tasted. SMOKED BREAD PUDDING Must try! Freshly prepared upon ordering. Bread Pudding is full bodied. Sauces are not too sweet at all and add a balance of spice and savory. BANANA PUDDING More sweet flavor than banana. Nila cookies are soft. There is a buttery flavor and cinnamon is noticed! Good texture, not runny or too thick. BIG RED SODA Tastes like a sweet cream soda. Goes well against the smoky, savory, and fatty flavors of the meats and sides. AMBIANCE Cafeteria style, open seating. Cooling is just right that it does not alter the meats. Can get loud during busier times. The line that just reached to the street during lunch took about 45 minutes to get through. Line that just reached the end of the patio too about 30 minutes to get through.

    It was a bit of a hoof to walk here from our hotel, but it was our last night and even though we…read morewere not hungry, we had to go since this was one of the best barbecue places. I wasn't hungry, but still managed to eat some of the ribs, pimento cheese, and brisket, all of which were very good. The potato salad looked like deviled egg, potato salad. The pimento cheese was so good. I wish I had gotten a larger size than a small to take to go. It was definitely worth going to and we took our food to go for the plane the next day. The guys behind the counter were funny and helpful. Given the late hour, there was no line and we walked straight in.

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue - IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!

    IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!

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    The Smoke Shack - 3 Meats and 2 Sides Plate

    The Smoke Shack

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    2.6 mi•Mahncke Park
    •$$

    Recently myvfamukybtraveled to San Antonio for the AWFL WOMENS FOOTBALL national championship game…read more I was told if I ever made it to texas I should try authentic Texas bbq. So on our Travels to Riverwalk. My neice said we should try there. So we did. And from the moment we stepped out of the car we knew we found our place. The delicious smell of hardwood smoke. Pulled us in the door quicker then a Texas tornado. When we walked in the front door. We were instantly greeted by friendly people. Making us feel right at home, although home was nearly 2000 miles away. Then we ordered our food. And then the gentleman taking my order asked if i was either active duty or military veteran or emergency response personel. And that speaks very loud with me. My father being a disabled vietnam veteran. This tyoe of respect is hard to find in todays world so i solute them for that. Now i am a bbq connoisseur. I went with the beef brisket, pulled pork and two sides. My wife got the same. I had the fried okra and the mac and cheese for mybsides. My wife went with the mac and cheese and fries. Our 8 year old decided to go with the chicken tenders and french fries. Our food came out just as i had sat down with my sweet iced tea. And my wife and sons lemonade. Our family has traveled to just about every state east of the Mississippi river. Trying the off the beaten path diners and restaurants. And have had bbq in about half of them states. And i will say this. The brisket was hands down the best brisket i have ever had. Not to dry but not watered down with artificial flavorings. Just the mouth watering taste or beef cooked low and slow over the hardwood fire fueled by the split chunks of wood stacked out back. The way it should be done. My only complaint was that my stomach wasnt big enough to finish.The pulled pork was just as tastey. Again cooked over open fire and smoke. Just the way the wagonmasters of Texans past. The sides were just as deliscious. Perfectly breaded and fried golden brown okra. Dipped in their house bbq/ranch dressing. The thought of this is making my mouth water a week later. And i thought i made the best mac and cheese. Well thanks alot but you proved me wrong. I really wish i would have got a to go bag for the roadtrip home. I will tell everyone i know that if they go to San Antonio, and they dont go to The Smoke Shack bbq on broadway, it could quite be the biggest mistake of their lives. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the absolute best i have ever had. I give it a SOLID 9.9! If i wver make it back to San Antonio, I know where i am going to eat.

    Great BBQ Before or After Sightseeing…read more Smoke Shack has become one of our go to spots whenever we have guests visiting. It is the perfect stop after showing friends and family the Alamo and the River Walk before heading back home. Just be prepared for a line because every time we have gone, there is usually one. It moves, but it is definitely part of the experience. Our go to items are always the lip smacking brisket. We order a pound of regular and a quarter pound of lean. Both are tender and flavorful. The ribs and sausage are also solid choices. For sides, we rotate between the well seasoned green beans, mac and cheese, beans and okra. All of them are excellent and you really cannot go wrong. Side note. I am not a fan of their corn. I prefer corn that leans sweet rather than spicy, so it is not my favorite. Next time I go, I already know what I want to try. Either the Brisket Sandy or the Brisket Grilled Cheese. Both look incredible. Smoke Shack is always a reliable stop for good Texas BBQ and a great place to bring visitors for an authentic taste of San Antonio.

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    Menu Mar 2026

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