The food is amazing, just like the environment and service. The salmon I ordered was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor--definitely the best salmon I've had! The cast iron steak was also quite impressive. While it's not a steakhouse, the steak was cooked perfectly. The appetizer was a pleasant surprise and really won me over, especially the shishito peppers--so flavorful and delicious! read more

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It was the day after Valentine's and they were only taking reservations but let us sit at the bar. We had the calamari, scallops and Denver steak. Everything was excellent. The bar servers were friendly and we felt like we received our food quickly. read more

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Very good seafood! Karen at the cold bar was so knowledgeable and kind. My husband had half dozen east coast oysters and loved them. We shared the crab dumplings that were so delicate and delicious. Finally I ordered a cup of clam chowder that was silky smooth and the Smokey bacon in it was perfect. The spicy pineapple margarita was wonderful too. read more

Good food! We are vegan, and I would add other vegan options for guests. I would lower salt content on the one vegan dish. The dish is a mushroom steak with avocado aioli and some additional veggies. The food itself is delicious enough. No need to add the unhealthy parts. In addition, we had a spinach side drenched in butter. Although not advertised as a vegan option, leave the butter off. So much healthier! read more

With credit card perks, we were able to take advantage while staying in hotel. It's on the bottom floor of hotel so you can get to it easily. We went there for breakfast first and the staff were friendly and helpful. We ordered Cappuccino, black coffee, avocado toast with scrambled eggs, egg white omelet with ham and a fruits plate. I felt that avocado toast was bland and needed to add the salt and pepper. The omelet was good but potatoes tasted off. We really enjoyed fruits very much. Later, we went back for late lunch. Since the rain stopped, we chose to sit outside. The service was upbeat and professional. We ordered calamari, side Cesar salad and a lobster roll. I really enjoyed the lobster roll and it was delicious. Calamari was a little too oily to our liking. Glad to have an opportunity to try restaurants at hotel. read more

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Chill restaurant vibes. Right off the river with big windows you can people watch from. Server was great to start and was knowledgeable of the menu. Food was meh. A bit pricey for what you get. I ordered a steak that came out incorrectly (preggo wife wanted some steak so didn't want to deprive her). Server became annoyed that the steak wasn't prepared the way I requested it. Took about 20min to get the steak back so had to eat my meal in shame since I was the only one with food left. Didn't come by at all after I informed him of the incorrect temperature of steak and didn't come back to the table after throwing the new steak at me and didn't offer dessert or anything, just dropped the bill and didn't hear a word. Wasn't great with keeping the drinks full either. Not a terrible spot, but also far from a great one. read more

Ostra - Steak 16 Oz. Grilled Beef Rib-Eve - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We had a great experience at Ostra, thanks in great part to our server Youmna, who was attentive and funny all evening. Some reviewers have complained about value, but we enjoyed the prix fixe menu with starter-entree-dessert for $55, and we found it to be a great value. If you're just looking for dessert for maybe a more affordable outing, this place delivers. I really enjoyed the bone marrow starter. If you're a fan of beef fat or crispy focaccia, you will, too. (Youmna explained how to eat it without making me feel like a rube.) The crab cake (offered as an app on the "regular" menu) was my entree. So much crab meat! Not a bunch a breading like you might find in lesser cakes. It was served with a tasty green aioli and yummy cabbage slaw. The finish: chocolate lava cake. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream. So tender and delicious! The decaf cappuccino made it all the better. The hubs liked his carrot cake so much, he ordered an extra slice to go. And this upscale restaurant happily served a glass of milk on the side. We sat inside, which we found to be warmer in January and less disruptive with passing foot traffic. Overall, a great experience where I felt special and enjoyed excellent food. read more

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The food was excellent, especially the crab dumplings. Highly recommend this place. The restaurant was quiet and elegant - a nice escape from the loud and busy Riverwalk. read more

Dinner at Ostra on a Monday night was a very nice dining experience. They are mainly focused on seafood but I was in the mood for a fancy burger and that's what I had for $24. It's fun to sit by the riverwalk and just people watch! read more

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Ok sooo... not my first time here however it the first time I have had a bad experience. I going to say they were having an "off" day. Food was just not the same as before. Shrimp cocktail was not on point. We order a bottle and then we never saw the waiter again. He only came back to give us the check. No refill on water...nothing. We were on the patio and it was early afternoon with basically an empty restaurant. read more

Ostra - Champagne - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Jorge was nothing but short of Amazing!! wonderful service and even better food! Expresso martini was so tea! Get the redfish if you do go, Jorge made sure to tell us it's been on the menu for 18 years! I don't know the hostess name, the cute petite black woman is so sweet and hospitable i will def come back every-time I'm in San Antonio! read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This place isn't cheap, but it's really not overpriced like some reviews mentioned. I was visiting from California and a business meal there with lobster and delicious top notch seafood was way more affordable than half of these dishes would cost me in San Francisco. Seafood tower - lobster tail - a MUST. Service was on point. Mussels were delicious with the sauce and garlic bread. Scallops and Brussels sprouts cooked to perfection. Finally, big shout out to the crème brûlée cheese cake ! It's a must ! Thanks San Antonio for the hospitality ! read more

Ostra - Ahi Tuna - seared - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Idk, it's in the river walk so expect higher prices and the food seemed like hotel food. Tried to get mimosas, tried to buy a bottle but they don't make it easy. Cant just get a bottle gotta buy multiple orange juices. Just a turn off even if you want to order and spend money there. Ended up with just some expensive mimosas and left. read more

Went here on a Monday night since we wanted to go to a seafood place since missed our other restaurant reservation. We ordered several drinks, oysters, calamari and the fish of the day, which was the surf and turf. For starters, service was excellent, I really enjoyed how attentive the servers were; however, the food was distasteful. Surf and turf (fish of the day) - 1/5, this was extremely buttery. The steak was tough despite it being medium rare, I generally love mashed potato's but the mashed potato's were extremely buttery that I could not finish it (which is never the case because I love carbs). The shrimp was the only thing that was somewhat good but there was only 3 of them, the vegetables that came with the steak was also too buttery. I could not finish the steak, took two bites and I felt like throwing it away. For $110, this was an extreme disappointment. The calamari was okay- 2/5, the calamari itself was chewy, almost rubbery, which is a texture you don't usually associate with calamari. The dip was good though, but otherwise flavor was not there. A friend ordered the ahi tuna which she also mentioned left a bad taste in her mouth. 1/5 The other two friends also had similar sentiments with their meals. For such an expensive place, our party left with disappointment. I agree with most of the bad reviews here, you're better off at a different restaurant if you're looking for good seafood. read more

Ostra - Surf and turf - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is one of the best brunch locations in all of the Riverwalk. The ingredients are fresh and they have some very unique menu pairings. For example, I got the avocado toast with smoked salmon and a poached egg on it. When my poached egg was over cooked our server happily brought a new one to me. The replacement was perfect The coffee is hot and strong. The service is superbly friendly. Yes, this location is away from the heart of the Riverwalk restaurant congestion, and it is part of the Mokara hotel. We have visited here twice, both times with reservations. The staff has always been welcoming and prompt. I highly recommend them for a higher end brunch that exceeds all your expectations. read more

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Business dinner for 4. - Ambiance (3/5) Kind of a stark, simple interior and very cold inside. - Service (3/5) While very friendly, it was very, very slow. Had to ask twice for more water, more bread. - Bread (5/5) Warm, delicious bread with nice soft butter. We had seconds. - PEI Mussels, $21 (5/5) Very tender mussels, tons of flavor in the sauce. - Redfish, $40 (3/5) Very tender fish. Soggy skin though. The roasted tomato on top was kind of an odd addition. Not enough sauce on the plate. - Value (2/5) The redfish is horribly overpriced. But the killer was the $50 scallops my colleagues ordered. $50 for 4 diver scallops? Ugh. - Final Word Such potential dragged down by some execution issues and bad value. I would come back for mussels and bread. Nothing else. read more

Ostra - Redfish - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Way overpriced for what it is and the food here was honestly not that good. I got the ahi tuna. While the quality of the tuna itself was pretty good, the sauce was too salty and the rice also felt a bit undercooked. I also tried a bit of the salmon dish which i thought did not have a good balance of flavor as a whole since the already sweet salmon is paired with sweet potato mash. From a fancier place like Ostra you would think they know better about creating a dish as a whole. Honestly the only reason why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because their bread and butter was sooooo good. The best bread I've ever had a restaurant I think. My table also got the mussels to share which was also very good. The sauce for the mussels make a great dip for the bread! Overall, a big disappointment for such pricy food. read more

Ostra - ahi tuna - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service was nice and we were able to grab a seat outdoors right down on the riverwalk although I will say the indoor seating area looked rather posh. The brussels sprouts were done well and the mussel dish was a nice portion with a flavorful broth. The scallop entree was interesting. The scallops were cooked perfectly and they sat on a bed of essentially thai peanut flavored rice noodles. It was a tasty dish but just seemed out of place for this caliber of a restaurant. For dessert we had the classic cheesecake which was rich and a good end to the meal. read more

We stayed at Mokara for a few days in December and decided to eat there for brunch. Im so glad we did! The location is wonderful, right on the river. It was cold so we ate inside but on a warmer day, I'm dining al fresco! I loved watching the boats cruise by. The food was wonderful! My mother ordered the shrimp and grits. She loved them. She is from Texas and a black granny. If she loved them then they must be flat out scrumptious! I ordered breakfast tacos and they were quite tasty. The portion was Texas sized or maybe I'm just too LA for the plate, but there was a lot of food. I didn't eat the beans and rice because again LA, but my mom said they were good. The best part? Drinks! I had an excellent Bloody Mary. It had bacon! And then I got a speciality martini and a French martini. I am super picky about my French Martini and this was top notch. Highly recommend Ostra. It's San Antonio pricey so if you're from a boujie place, Ostra is a great experience for a budget friendly price. read more

This restaurant is hit and miss. The bad. We had dinner and breakfast. Dinner was basically a fail. First the order came out and the steak way cooked beyond well done when medium was requested. They refired the dish and it took forever to come out. So my wife picked at her meal and gave up because it was too salty. When my second attempt arrived the potatoes were salted so heavily they were inedible. But by this time we were so tired of waiting or sending things back that we just left and ended up tossing both meals in the garbage. It was basically a waste of a meal. The Good. Breakfast was a total different experience everything was cooked exactly as requested seasoned well and absolutely delicious. Service for both experiences was wonderful but the kitchen I would say is inconsistent. If you look at other reviews there are comments the food is too salty so beware with your high blood pressure! We stayed here as part of the AMEX platinum program so if great dining factors into which hotel you select then maybe this is something you want to consider. read more

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We ate here twice because American Express included $60 a day for breakfast. First day we sat outside, which was lovely, but we did get some leaves in our food. Husband had the American breakfast with the blueberry sage sausage, which was delicious. I had the vegetarian breakfast bowl, with a perfectly runny poached egg, and delicious quinoa. Added a side of refried beans, which went great with it. The next day we were excited to try two other items we saw on the menu, but unfortunately they don't have a breakfast menu on the weekends! Even though it's open from 7am, there are only a few breakfast items, and mostly lunch type things. I ended up with the avocado toast, which was disappointing. The bread was hardly toasted and the poached egg was hard. My husband has the eggs ala provencial, which were delicious. But one of his poached eggs was also hard. Still, not bad for 'free' and good strong coffee. read more

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Tiny Portions, High Prices, Slow Service, and Unavailable Menu Items. Food made everyone in our group with upset stomachs. San Antonio is highly competitive for restaurants, so this place only survives because it is located on the Riverwalk. We should have taken notice that hardly anyone was at this location, while other restaurants were packed. With hardly anyone in the restaurant.It took over thirty minutes for our drinks to be served. One of our group has a degree in restaurant management and she was appalled by the thing she noticed. read more

We spotted this place as we walked along the Riverwalk, passed it several times in fact, and it looked great every time. Yelp reviews were good, reservations available, and the location was convenient. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was tasty and full of flavor. Great cocktails. The restaurant itself is lovely, a very pleasant evening. Check out the pics for the rest of the story. Would certainly visit again. read more

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Our server Jorge was amazing! Friends and I dinned here during Culinaria and had a wonderful experience. Located on the riverwalk, this restaurant was clean, spacious, and had wonderful service. The food was so delicious I recommend ordering the calamari and clam linguine. read more

Ostra - Clam Linguine - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had a lovely solo weekday lunch at Ostra a few weeks ago. The hostess was so sweet and attentive. The patio makes for good people watching right on the riverwalk. The ceviche was so fresh and delicious. I'd definitely come back! read more

Ostra - Cevice + rose - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So we moved to San Antonio and have had several family members come and visit us here in Texas. We've been to the Riverwalk a few times and have done the boat ride and have had dinner here...and to make it interesting, we always try a new restaurant so that we can say that we've experienced a particular place on the river walk....and with my mother-in-law visiting us this time around we decided to eat at Ostros...one of the reasons why was because it looked fancy and it wasn't so crowded. So we get there and they weren't the friendliest as far as the wait staff and since San Antonio is also called Military City, I politely asked our server (who seated us) if their establishment gave a military discount because the Mexican restaurant next door gave a 50% discount, he rudely told me, "WE don't do that here." He didn't try and say it in a nice way, just very brash. So I said I'm response "Thanks, good to know." My mother-in-law was in the mood for oysters and shrimp so we stayed, but over all the food wasn't that good. Now we did order a dozen oysters on ice and they were pretty amazing, but my drink...the cucumber something tasted like crap. My husband and I ordered the cheeseburger and it was shit!!! And the calamari was just small (very teeny tiny) pieces of squid battered and fried. I've seen better calamari at low end restaurants that gave better service!!! Anyway, I also wanted to mention that the moment we sat down, our male server was super pushy as far as ordering drinks. My husband doesn't really drink alcohol and he kept insisting he get the jalapeño margarita. He ordered the un-sweetened ice tea and my mother-in-law ordered a decaf coffee. I was still undecided, and told him to come back and I needed more time. We ordered pupus or "appetizers" and my mother-in-law didn't order an entree because there was enough appetizers that were ordered and she usually doesn't eat a whole lot. So when he came back, he kind of had an attitude and asked if I had decided in a drink. I told him during our initial drink order conversation that I don't like spicy drinks and asked him if the jalapeño margarita was spicy and he gave a smart ass answer. It wasn't at all one that I would expect from a high class establishment that didn't offer w military discount. And PLEASE, don't get me wrong...I get it that it's a privilege when establishments offer a military discount, which is why I am more likely to return there with friends and family as a repeat customer...but establishments that act super stuck up and too good to give any discounts should then be giving impeccable service...which we did not get!!! So I could tell when he answered about the jalapeño margarita that he was getting irritated with me and suggested another drink, not based on my questions but based on pricing. In all honesty, he was only interested in adding things to our menu when it increased our bill, but did horribly when asked to refill our waters, or my husband's ice or even my mother-in-law's decaf coffee. I even had to bother the Filipino girl who seemed like a busser, rather than a server for a refill of drinks. Both my husband and I order the cheeseburger, and he had an unsweetened ice tea, my mother-in-law shared with us the following: 1 dozen oysters on the half shel, cocktail shrimp and calamari. She also had a decaf coffee and we ordered waters all around. With this our bill was around $135. Over all experience, I would give this place is ONE STAR, and that's only because the oysters were good. If you look at the last photo we took, the shitty calamari was left on the table and he didn't even ask if we wanted it packed. Now even though I have this place ONE STAR for this place, I'm not a cold hearted a$$ ho73, and I still tipped the guy 15%. But I wouldn't go back to this place again, nor would I bring and family or friends to this establishment. read more

Ostra - Decided to get appetizers for dinner after trying this place out... - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My hotel across the river walk recommended us to come here so we decided to give it a try. Long story short - the food was either okay or below average depending on what you got. The price was expensive but i didn't think it was worth spending the amount for the food quality... -ceviche: okay this dish just was not good and disappointing for 17$. Redfish was used to make this dish but it was "cooked." You have to use raw fish for ceviche... The fish was thick and tasted like tires. Don't recommend! -ahi tuna entrée (not appetizer): the tuna was okay but it was cut too thick and a bit dry. It comes with a side of rice and veggies. Ask for more sauce on the side. -seafood pasta: this dish was actually decent. Recommend! Overall, i personally will not come back. It just wasn't worth the price for the quality. read more

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Great food and charming location. Very upscale establishment. Good service and clever menu. Right on the river walk. Lots of charm and character as well as people watching. read more

It is too hot to be outside at the river walk all day! We snuck in to escape the San Antonio heat. We ordered mussels, ceviche, Caesar salad and truffle fries - perfect meal in a well air conditioned restaurant. The prices are high because of location but to be expected at a tourist location. read more

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Very good, and high-quality calamari. I also ordered the sampler oyster platter and it was amazing. As for drinks I had their signature jalapeño old fashioned and it was very good. The fresh jalapeño added a major kick to it. read more

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Amazing food and service. We had the the halibut and scallops. They were both large portions and perfectly cooked. We had many cocktails but our favorites where the old fashion and lavender lemonade. We will come back! read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came in around 7:30pm and decided to eat inside. We were sat down immediately. The tables were far spaced apart and they did excellent job of social distancing. It was very clean inside. All the servers and staff had their masks on as there were plenty of sanitizer for use. The food was excellent we ordered the Brussel sprouts which were the BEST Brussel sprout we have ever had. And we try Brussel sprouts whenever they are available. We also ordered the calamari which was a very large portion and the sauce that came with it was very delicious. For dinner we had the Ahi Tuna and cheeseburger they were both very good. Our server named John was excellent. I felt very safe eating inside. Due to high COVID cases I felt safe and comfortable eating inside more than the patio area as they are many people that walk the Riverwalk that do not wear masks. read more

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My husband and I dined at Ostra for my birthday. It was perfect! The food was delicious. Stephen, the manager was so kind and receptive to our needs. We had a wonderful rapport. Emeley, our server provided us with extra care and attention because she is a sweet and an interesting person to talk to. She is such a pro. George brought me an amazing drink called a Palomita. I truly needed this because I was extremely thirsty and hot. He was so attentive. Emeley even surprised me with a delicious Lava cake dessert with homemade ice cream. We loved the smoked salmon on a croissant. I also had a couple of other meals there and everything was excellent. The shrimp tortilla soup was perfectly made and so tasty. Edward at the hotel was kind enough to help me try and find something out of my car. He went above and beyond to make sure that we were both having a great time on my special day. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Barbie, the hostess was very helpful as well. read more

The best in town. Never disappointed. Try the peconwood smoked bacon roasted Brussels sprouts! A must try! We also ordered PEI mussels, so delicious! Service is top notch. Everything is perfect. Love it. everything is perfect. Missing pictures are Tito's martini. read more

Ostra - Seafood plateau - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We went for Thanksgiving and made reservations through OpenTable. A few days prior, the restaurant contacted us to let us know not to show up too early, as they didn't have enough waiting area to accommodate social distancing. The hotel is on the River level of the Mokara Hotel. We entered the hotel at street level and the hotel staff instructed us to take the elevator down one level. We were seated right away. There were plenty of tables inside and out. We got an inside window table, so had a great view of the Riverwalk and the Omni Hotel. Since it was Thanksgiving, there was a $65 per person three course prix fixe menu. My wife got butternut squash soup, a filet, and pumpkin pie. I got raw oysters, turkey, and cheesecake. The filet came out undercooked, but the kitchen was quick to get a new steak out. The food was all amazing and the staff were all great. I had a glass of wine and my wife had a chocolate martini. Both were good, but I don't remember the price read more

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Really enjoyed a lite lunch and drinks. Our waitress was great and the food was delicious.

I would give 10 stars if I could! The customer service, atmosphere, attention to detail, and the overall quality of the food was unlike any other. The chefs know exactly what they are doing here and are passionate about the food they serve and it shows. The handcrafted cocktails were also something to write home about! I had the "Pinch of Salt" and it was delicious! Front and back of house all worked in harmony and it was a elevated and memorable dining experience. I wish I took a picture of the salmon with the unique hand crafted sauce the chef made with two different kinds of caviar, AMAZING! The chef even came out and explained about how best to eat the dish. The Oysters were the best I ever had too! We will be back and I HIGHLY recommend this establishment to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience :) read more

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Service was great, drink was yummy, but food okay, over priced, the pasta was a bit bland read more

Ostra - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First time dining and will certainly return. Do Order: Fish and Chips Lunch With outdoor and indoor seating, Ostra is great for a lunch on the San Antonio River Walk. Served daily between 11:30-15:00, their lunch menu was filled with tempting offers. We were graced with local music, good weather, and a relaxing ambiance. The Gulf Coast Fish and Chips was my highlight. The flounder lacked seasoning, but the balanced coleslaw and old bay fries were the #flavorsavior. The hush puppies were a classic Gulf Coast touch. The double-smash burger was a healthy portion. Our server had it split, and the kitchen's presentation of the burger halves exceeded expectations. We will return to try the dinner menu! read more

Ostra - 11:30-15:00 Lunch Menu. Jan. '23 - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Another wonderful meal at Ostra to celebrate my birthday. I enjoyed the food and service as always. My daughter claims the calamari is "magical" and her husband loved the blackened fish special. The birthday card signed by staff was a sweet gesture. read more