One of my favorite old restaurants in San Antonio still carries its charm so perfectly...especially with the beautiful giant tree trunk standing right in the middle of the restaurant and the old wooden wavy floors throughout. Every time I walk in, I instantly feel at home. The customer service is always wonderful! The staff is attentive, friendly, and always brings a little humor that makes my family and I feel so welcome. Now for the food!! I can never go wrong with a juicy burger or the chicken fried steak! But the real kicker for me is the Southern green beans... absolutely delicious. The whole family kept sneaking bites from my plate! A timeless San Antonio gem that never disappoints. read more

We had a wonderful meal here . A small Spot just under the highway overpass. They do not accept reservations so you have to wait for tables. We had a large party of nine and we waited about ten minutes that was great timing. The restaurant offers a full bar with some crafted cocktails. We stated off with some Crispy onion rings which were a perfect start fresh and hot perfectly coated deliciousness. We all ordered meals including steak and shrimp cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly paired with loaded mashed which was enough for two. Two of us opted for the chicken fried steak. Seasoned and fried to a crisp golden with white gravy and a large heap of skin on mashed that were creamy and delicious. One fried shrimp platter hot and good. One fried catfish which was also prepared perfectly paired with cocktail sauce but they added on the tartar sauce. One kid had sirloin and mashed and she finished the entire steak. One chicken fried chicken which was also good. The portion sizes are generous , hot and fresh. We paired our meal with a few bar cocktails including old fashioned , martini , and margarine tossed in a few beers and we had a time. We weren't rush or slow to get service. All in all we enjoyed the meal , the vibe is good. When weather cooperates they have some outdoor seating options as well. Try it for yourself ! All in was 274.00 before gratuity for nine people and drinks. Good value ! read more

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This was my first time at Josephine Street after always wanting to come ever since I was a kid. First off everyone who works here was very friendly and kind and we immediately were given a QR code to validate our parking. For food my husband and I got the Sauce trio (I'm pregnant and dips have been really important to me lol) and the two salsas and queso were delicious! Also it came out super quick. For entrees my husband got the Chicken Fried Steak with loaded mashed potatoes and I ordered the fried gulf shrimp with fries. My husband really enjoyed his entree and commented it was probably the best Chicken fried steak he's had in town. My food was good too but since I've never been here I didn't realize their fries were potato wedges? Super thick, kinda moist, and just wasn't what I pictured when I ordered fries. Not the end of the world though, I'd still say the food overall was great. I'd definitely come back and eat on the patio, I'm glad I finally got to go here after all these years! read more

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Ok is simply the best way to describe this spot. What I ordered: Jo St. country club sandwich (14.95) - Sliced honey maple turkey, peppered bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and our own prime sauce on a whole wheat bun. Overall it was fine but nothing special. Staff was very friendly and a big perk is they offer validated parking in the gravel lot right by (same parking lot as Down on Grayson). read more

Amazing! My husband and I were passing through San Antonio, decided to stop to get something to eat. After looking on websites and reading reviews Josephine stood out. We both had the chicken fried steak. The steak and sides (mashed potatoes and fries) were delicious and had very generously served portions . Must try the onion rings with their homemade ranch. Shoutout to our server Gerard. read more

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This was my first time trying Josephine's after passing it numerous of times while visiting the pearl. The overall atmosphere is amazing I really love the cozy, warm vide of the restaurant. The food is also very delicious the portion sizes are amazing compared to the prices my only dislike is the chicken fried steak was a little overly seasoned with salt and pepper. read more

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This was our first time to eat here. The food is 10/10. Great quality meat. Our server was friendly. Told us the history of the restaurant. read more

Josephine Street - Cheeseburger with onion rings 7 ounce steak with blackened shrimp and green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We arrived as it opened on New Year's Day and were warmly welcomed and quickly seated. This restaurant is known for its chicken fried steak for good reason. It is some of the best I've had in Texas. If you are a fan of chicken fried steak don't pass on this. Because it was New Year's Day each plate included complimentary black eye pea salad. Overall great experience and would recommend a visit when you're in San Antonio. read more

Josephine Street - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time trying Josephine and overall it was a good experience. The frozen sangria was really good, my husband ordered an old fashioned but he said it was extremely sweeter than usual. I had the pork chops which were super good, I was not a fan of the green beans as the tomato sauce really overpowered the taste. Not a fan. My husband ordered Tony's chicken and it was pretty juicy and tender. They give parking validation which is a plus! read more

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The service was great and the relaxed vibe was a welcomed relief after a busy morning. I met a friend here for an early dinner. I enjoyed a fantastic Paloma and highly recommend it. I was not so happy with my food. I ordered a fried catfish dinner with coleslaw and an extra side of corn on the cob. Although the portion was huge, I like my catfish fried in cornmeal instead of a seasoned flour batter. The corn on the cob was grilled and very soft. However, it was also seasoned with some type of salty spice mix that I did not like. I had no idea it was going to be served that way or I would've asked for it with just butter. Again, some folks may have loved it, but it definitely was not my taste. My friend ordered chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy, which looked delish. I would definitely be willing to return to try that entrée. read more

Josephine Street - Paloma - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So I was invited to have lunch with my new coworkers. This place is just down the street from our office. The place it self seems nice. It was really busy when we first arrived. I liked that they offer to validate parking. The staff were really nice and greeted us when we walked in. We were sat pretty promptly. I would say this place has limited vegetation options so just be aware of that. I don't normally tell people about any restrictions I have. I ordered a spinach salad and some "fries" with an iced tea. The salad was amazing. I would order that again. I'm not used to chip style fries but they were fresh. My coworkers ordered the fried catfish with sautéed mushroom and the grilled chicken breast with mash. The food came out pretty quickly. Everything looked and tasted nice. No complaints from us. Definitely a place to try if you're in the area. Great service and food. read more

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We visited Josephine Street on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for lunch. No wait and we got a table outside because the weather was great! The umbrellas helped to provide shade when the clouds rolled away. Our server was very attentive; we definitely had her running back and forth with the drinks! We started with the spinach & artichoke dip, which was absolutely delicious! I got the 7 oz steak and shrimp. I ordered my steak to be cooked medium and although it came out medium well (more well on half of it) it was tender and juicy. I loved the chimichurri that came with it. The 3 blackened shrimp were cooked well and I got cocktail, tartar, and lemons to go with them. My boyfriend got a burger and he asked his meat to be medium rare and it came out VERY well done, so he was disappointed, but hungry and ate it all anyway. I docked a star, because we both got beef that was more than slightly overcooked from what we ordered. We didn't ask for anything, but they did address it by comping the appetizer. The cook needs further training in this area, especially since steaks are such a large part of their menu. I dislike that the Pearl has monetized all the parking, but some of the nearby restaurants will validate your parking, so it will be free if you're dining. Don't forget to ask if they forget to give you the QR code! read more

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My wife and I wanted to go to the Pearl Brewery area. While we were down there we wanted to get something to eat. We popped in Josephine Street Restaurant. We were able to get a seat. This is a very quaint restaurant that seems to have a lot of personality. We were quickly greeted and seated. I had the Cajun chicken and my wife had the shrimp. Both of our meals were excellent. Based on the service and quality of food I would definitely return. There's a little of everything on the menu. This is a quality visit in the Pearl Brewery area. read more

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Food is always delicious! Perfect place for homemade comfort food. Spinach artichoke dip is one of the best in the city. Free validation for parking. read more

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Josephine Street pre-dates the redevelopment at Pearl and retains its high quality, meat-centric menu in unpretentious surroundings. The building feels like it belongs on a small town Main Street, with quirks like a tree trunk in the middle, but overshadowed by an elevated highway. Thankfully the restaurant validates for the parking in the lot under the highway. The menu--whether you read the chalkboard or flip through the pages--centers on steaks, from choice to prime, in classic cuts like ribeye and bacon-wrapped tenderloin. The tenderloin also makes for delicious anticuchos: beef skewers in a vinegary marinade, offering a touch of Fiesta San Antonio flavor. The onion rings are notable: sweet onions, cut thickly, battered with a touch of cornmeal. The service is efficient; no reservations, but tables turn over. read more

Josephine Street - Beef tenderloin anticuchos - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Walked in and was delighted to see A smaller dining area. Massive areas Suck. A booth on the wall was perfect for us. Jalapeño appetizer very tasty. Shish kabob was delish. The house made chips are my new favorite. Monica was very knowledgeable, friendly and perfectly attentive. Thanks for making my first visit so enjoyable I'll be back !!! read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant after leaving another because of bad service and Josephine's did NOT disappoint at all! The customer service and food was top tier! Thanks again Josephine's read more

Josephine Street - Josephine's exceeded my expectations! I sat the bar and my bartender was so kind and my food was delicious to say the least! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This San Antonio staple never disappoints! Last night's spinach dip was a great starter. The service always makes you feel at home and I love the laid back casual environment. Dinner was soo good I forgot to get a picture. read more

Josephine Street - Spinach and artichoke dip to start - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My favorite restaurant in the city. One day when I move out of 78212 it will destroy me because I'll be farther away. We go about once a week and it's typically not busy 3-5 M-F takes about 10 min to get your appetizer and 25 for your food but it is fresh and their servers are quick, knowledgeable and understanding of what is served to offer. They have tvs and an amazing happy hour. I get the same thing every time surf and turf and me and my boyfriend share sausage queso platter read more

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Josephine St. is one of the very few restaurants still standing in the Pearl Brewery neighborhood along with Sam's Burger Joint just across 281 before the gentrification occurred in the 2010s. Yes it's been around since the area was crawling with junkies, bums and petty criminals which kinda gave the area a little sense of danger that locals and tourists not only feared but respected not unlike New Orleans pre- Katrina or NYC before Rudy Giuliani became mayor. The only things I've tried is their steak, homemade onion rings and one of my favorite sandwiches, their grilled chicken which rivals anything I've had from Wendy's, Whataburger or Chick Fil-a. Last time I dined here my waitress had a newbie shadowing her for a little on the job training. I wish the newbie had shadowed her the whole time just to see examples of what not to do. As soon as the waitress brought my food to my table I had to ask her twice to bring me hot sauce for the rings. She just looked at me confused like I was speaking Russian when I asked for hot sauce the first time so I had to repeat myself. The total came out to around $20. It may seem a little pricey but it was worth it when you consider the size of the sandwich and how good it was. read more

I love this spot for what it is. Everything is average here. The service, the food and the drinks. But the atmosphere is fun and convenient if you're in that area. I enjoy a good hamburger here and it's less expensive than the surrounding restaurants. It's one of those historic spots that begs you to come on and sit around the tree. read more

Friday night visit, pretty crowded but was seated quickly. Attentive service food was OK. I ordered ribeye steak which was average, nothing spectacular. read more

Josephine Street is a good restaurant, if wanting diner style food, great atmosphere, and somewhat a hole in the wall. Off the bat it seems like a great place for locals and it's near the Pearl so thats really convenient . The service was the best part. Staff were very attentive, polite, and friendly. Sarah was our waitress and was very friendly and could answer all of our questions, fulfilling our curiosity about the old place. The food in my opinion was just alright but it was good. Nice size portions and the pricing was reasonable. Over all I enjoyed our experience but the food could have been better. read more

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It's mostly fried food but it's a fun place to go. Little funky older house with excellent service.

Food is not the same as I remember it. Had the chicken fried steak and the batter was salty and more batter than meat. I sent it back then I ordered the tenderloin steak salad and steak was tough. Then I discovered my parking ticket either was not properly validated by the server or so I contacted Metropolis who runs the restaurant parking lot they couldn't find my license plate number. Restaurant mgr blamed metropolis for the error. But the server didn't seem too certain on validating. So beware that you might have to pay $12.99. read more

Ate here several years ago when my daughter was stationed at Lackland we enjoyed your food THEN was our restaurant of choice. Just started a new job so was excited to see my office was just around the corner-ordered my usual BUT it was all different. The food was terrible the coleslaw had no flavor or dressing to speak of just cabbage. The steak was more breading than meat but both the breading and meat tasted good the potato were a gooey mess overcooked awful. Well I can say will have the memory because doubt will return since have many choices downtown read more

Went to Josephine tonight for dinner. Ordered Chicken fried steak and fried catfish. Both terrible. Steak was over breaded over cooked and under seasoned. Call that the trinity of gross. Gravy was most definitely from a powdered mix. A shame. Made the mistake of assuming that the breading on fried catfish in Texas would be cornmeal. It wasn't. It was the same over done over breaded mess as the steak. Really too bad. Easy location from my home. Near all that's fun in the Pearl. Won't be back and will caution all that ask to skip this old standard of SA. Sad. read more

So, we got this recommendation from a local first due to their steaks then second becuz they also provide a bus to the Spurs games for eating with them. So we get there around 5pm. We are asked if we are joining the bus. We said yes, if we are on time. They said absolutely. We sat down, service was a bit slow, but they came to the table and got our drink orders by 515 and ask if we are ready to order. (We are told the bus leaves at 615) i said, are u sure we will have time to order and eat and go. Again, they say ABSOLUTELY. Time goes by and we need another drink......when she comes with the drink, I mention I'm getting worried and ask what's the ETA.on the food. She says she will check. Let me say, the waitress was very nice and tried. But at about 10 min til departure the food is still not here. She said she will talk to her manager. Not to draw out the whole interaction explaining how I basically just paid $42 for a bus ticket, the manager made it right. She was not rude, she was just disheveled from the busy evening. And I appreciated it. My takeaway and opinionated advice would be to maybe change the requirement of an entree that takes time to a dollar amount required to obtain a ticket. So I could have ordered drinks and appetizers that would have actually resulted in more money spent and would have had a positive experience. Another is to have a cutoff time for the bus as well. They know their speed, the patrons don't. Other than that, everyone was kind and tried and just got slammed and couldn't budge on the requirement of an entree that must be ordered that caused the issues. It's a pretty cool experience! If they hammer the issues it would make for a really cool evening. Give it a try. I really wish I tried the food everyone raves about it. read more

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Came here for a mini dinner reception for my friends wedding and it was just amazing. I got the chicken fried chicken breast and my husband got the burger. They were both so delicious! But our absolute favorite was the chips & queso. My husband's a queso connoisseur and we both agree this place has a top tier chips & queso. And the service here was so great! Our waiter was so nice and attentive, and I could tell the other wait staff was as well. Vibes inside were great and so was the music. 10/10. Would come here again! read more

Went for a quick get together with family on a Friday evening. We were a group of 6 and got seated within 15 mins after arriving. Waitress was pleasant and food came out quickly considering the restaurant was packed. I had the chicken fried steak. Meat was tender and while crust was a little on the salty side it had good flavor. Plate came with one side, I ordered green beans. Portion was perfect for one person, everyone cleaned their plates. Shared the peach cobbler a la mode. Peaches were fresh tasting not from a can or overly sweet. Cobble had nice cinnamon flavor with crumble type topping, ice cream was creamy vanilla bean flavor. Overall good experience and will go back to try something different. read more

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My husband and I were intrigued by this restaurant because every single time we exited Josephine st off the 281 hwy (hence the name) there it was and in bright blue lights it says "Steaks" & "Whisky" two of my hubby's faves, so of course he wanted to try it. We finally made it. It's historic with a beautiful 500 yr old tree preserved within the main indoor seating area. We went for an early dinner on a Sunday so it wasn't too crowded. My husband ordered an old fashioned and it looked like it was half poured. I ordered sweet tea and they didn't have any. I opted for just water. For appetizers we ordered spinach artichoke dip and onion rings. For our main entrees I ordered the chicken fried steak and my husband ordered steak. His steak was overcooked and my chicken fried steak was just ok. The meat was kind of chewy. I was a bit disappointed because our server raved about it and said it's "award winning". Overall though, good experience. Good service, diner-like vibes/atmosphere. Parking is validated fyi. read more

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They were not able to accommodate a large party of nine, only option was outside seating-day was cold to sit outside so we did not stay. Will keep in mind and maybe next visit to San Antonio we will try again. read more

I cane here years ago with a large group and decided to come again, just a party of two. They have bigger servings and delicious food. I also had a steak and grilled shrimp (not pictured) which was so delicious. The grilled shrimp was very well seasoned and flavorful! There is a medium sized parking area right next to the restaurant, they validate parking for three hours which is super nice. It was a really fun and comforting environment. Good for large or small parties and family friendly. The service was super fast and everything came out great! read more

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We decided to give them a try. We were seated immediately on a Saturday evening which was nice. We immediately noticed that the place is really, really loud. We thought it would be quieter eating inside instead of outside and hearing all of the freeway traffic - but it's probably louder (people and TVs) inside. The fried bacon wrapped jalapeño was very good. It's fried in cornmeal so know that ahead of time - we liked it but some folks don't. The dip was also very good - some type of jalapeño ranch with a hint of lime. I had the catfish with onion rings and coleslaw. The catfish was a generous portion and is fried in cornmeal breading. It was good. The coleslaw is mostly vinegar based with a hint of mayonnaise - it was good as well. My wife had the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and green beans. All were good and prepared as they should be. The potatoes themselves were bland, but the gravy helped them out. We shared a peach cobbler for dessert. The cobbler has a cinnamon flavor and oats for the cobbler - different but a good taste. The food was good - nothing to write home about; nothing so good it would make me absolutely want to come back - but it was all good. When we got our check, I asked if they offer a military discount and our server said they do. She said she needed to get a new check because the manager needs to approve it. After waiting for 15 minutes, we finally told her to forget the discount. She apologized and said nobody could find the manager - okaaayyy - that's a BIG issue if nobody can find the manager?! Would we go back - maybe but not highly likely. read more

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Great food, great service! I had the fish and chips and it was simply amazing. Staff is on point!!

The restaurant has a tree growing through it. It was there before the renovations of the Pearl. Looks the same as before. We did have the spinach dip appetizer. The chips were warm and crispy and dip was hot and tasty. My Chicken fried Chicken was very good. The breading could use some flavor but the Gravy was outstanding. Same with my wife's steak. read more

Josephine Street - Chicken fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Gravy. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Well, I have been trying to get to this restaurant for a long time! And let me tell you. I was not disappointed! Went for a late lunch early dinner. The atmosphere was amazing! I sat outside enjoying the traffic and people walking by as this is right in the Pearl brewery area. Start with the jalapeño poppers and keep going! The food was very well prepared and could not even finish it all! This establishment is a historical treasure. If you are looking for a home cooked feel and have a hearty appetite then this is the place for you. They also have salads as well. read more

Genevieve was a delightful server! Terrific service! Onion rings were amazing! Beef tenderloin sandwich so moist! Get the fresh broccoli with lemon butter. 5 star visit! read more

Josephine Street - Onion Rings! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

In the Pearl area and in the mood for some comfort food I decided to stop by Josephine Street for lunch. Already familiar with the menu, I ordered the fried catfish plate w/the house fries on the side. My order came out fairly quickly and it smelled great. The fish was fried a golden brown and was crunchy on the outside and moist/flaky on the inside. The batter itself is well season and brought the flavor. The house cocktail and tartar sauce are also really tasty and add another flavor profile. The house fries were soft and moist and didn't last long. Overall, for comfort food you can't beat Josephine Street and I'll continue to come here as my schedule allows especially with winter rolling around the corner. read more

Went for a birthday dinner and had an amazing experience! The steak was tender and tasty, the potatoes were perfect! Everyone in our party had a great time. The queso was out of this world! Parking is compensated up to three hours! And there's a TREE inside the resto! I love this place. read more

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