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    Windows On the River

    3.3 (19 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 AM, 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nicki K.

    Since we got a voucher from concierge for breakfast buffet for $10, including tax and tips, we decided to dine in day before we left. I'm not a big breakfast type of person. It's either too sweet or not enough options for me. The breakfast sausages were not that good. I didn't like the eggs that much. The bacon was edible. I did like the waffles and fruits. Service was great but they weren't very attentive. We came back another time since we had free vouchers for wine or beer. Since I don't drink, it didn't matter but hubby and BIL do. We came and got some appetizers the night prior. The bartender/waitress was phenomenal! She is quick and attentive. The chips and dip were good. The wings were good. If I were to rate it for just the night service, I would've given it a 4 but because breakfast was not all that, I am giving it a 3. Stay consistent. 118/2019

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    The breakfast buffet is very good and the service could not have been better.

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    The Esquire Tavern - Gorgeous full bar

    The Esquire Tavern

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
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    My husband and I enjoyed our couple hours we spent at the bar thanks to Daniel, our bartender who…read morewas extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! We will be back!

    Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

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    Tokyo Cowboy - Green Beans

    Tokyo Cowboy

    4.3(723 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
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    Back in San Antonio and first stop, Tokyo Cowboy and dinner was served!…read moreAfter settling into our Airbnb, Tokyo Cowboy came up highly recommend. I'm glad they had room for us but, it's still safe to make reservations. We did not know they are a tapas style restaurant, but that didn't deter us. And we were pleasantly surprised at the size of their "tapas". What we ordered was enough for two people to share. Dumplings - 9/10 Gulf Shrimp & Noodles - 10/10 Blistered Green Beans - 10/10 Ramen - 9/10 Service was great. It's a casual atmosphere, but perfect for an intimate date night.

    We came here for a late dinner and had:…read more Yuzurita: good citrus margarita Kota tea: it was okay, it was strong on the alcohol but weak on the tea Krab and crab roll :. A bit messy to eat but I would get this again. Udon noodle with pork belly: noodles were kind of irregular in lengths. I really liked the sauce with it but it felt like it was missing something. Light dish. Tc double cheese burger: very strong flavors, somewhat sweet. Dense/heavy dish . Our waiter was quick and friendly. The restaurant lighting was dimmed and gave a more intimate /bar environment. I think the ac was broken here because it was very warm and they had fans going on around the room. I think this place would be good for someone who is prefers an American fusion cuisine that leans heavily on the western style dishes. The fusion elements were cute but I still left unsatisfied but still full. We did not park. We walked here right from the river walk. Not a bad place to go if you arrive in town after 9 pm.

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    Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails - Yogurt Parfait!

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    4.3(403 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    Step into Ambler and Texas hits you like a proper cowboy: leather chairs, wood‑grained walls, and a…read moreriver view that whispers, you belong here. This isn't flashy it's honest, bold, and unapologetically Texan. The food lands like a punch: brisket smoked to perfection, chili‑glazed short ribs that demand attention, and Gulf red snapper with chorizo crust that makes your mouth sit up. Sides and sauces? No filler, just full‑flavored allies. The drinks are sharp, strong, and right. Mezcal Old Fashioneds, tequila‑bright margaritas, and cocktails that feel like they've seen the world but still know how to have fun. Service doesn't hover it knows the rhythm. The River Walk hums outside, music drifts in, and every bite and sip feels like it belongs to this place. Five stars. Bold, beautiful, and unmistakably Texas.

    A bit disappointing. Came here based on the online menu. We chose this place based on their online…read moremenus. We entered the large open space which can be accessed from the hotel's main entrance or off of the river wall entrance. Service was good, but we were disappointed of having to choose from one menu rather than the other menus we saw online. When we asked, we were told the other menus started at different times, which want noted online. We ordered the shrimp and frittata, which were decent. Sadly, not sure I would try again based on this food experience.

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    Gold Feather - Naked non lemon pepper wings and barbecue wings

    Gold Feather

    4.1(626 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Love it here very nice open eating area that views the shopping mall…read more Also has a beer bar for Dining in With multiple TV's for sport fans or Love Island lol. And they always play good Music super chill vibes. And the Menu has some awesome choices in which my fav is the air fried cauliflower & the Bun Me which is a chicken Sandwich that screams Fire every time and can't forget the Mac & Cheese, not to mention they have some good looking workers that provide great consistent customer service. On a scale of 1-10 of my personally Favs when I visit San Antonio a solid 9.5 in my books Definitely top 10 Environments to have a cold draft brew & delicious food.

    As someone who used to come here once a month or more, and much less frequently for the past half…read moreyear, this time will absolutely be my last. For a while either the food or the service has been subpar. For the last few visits, both have been unacceptable. Came in today late afternoon, at a time when there were plenty of servers but before the supper crowd. Waiter only came by to seat me, take my order, and give me the receipt. There was no check-in between. Having ordered Parmesan and spicy wings (which were shaped more like fast food nuggets, oily, and over cooked), I waited the better part of 10 minutes to request a refill. By the time she came back with my water I was over it and requested the receipt and a to-go box for the wings I had left. Nibbled on my soggy but clearly frozen fries for another 10 minutes with no to-box having been received. Having wasted my time and about a third of my meal, I saw myself out.

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    Cappy's Restaurant - Weekend Breakfast

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    4.4(847 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    It's crazy to me I haven't reviewed Cappy's before. Admittedly it's been a couple years since I had…read moregone since I'm always looking for something new, but as I sat and ate today I was kicking myself. Cappy's is so delicious. I used to go very often. They're a little on the pricier side but so worth it. It's beautiful inside and outside. Staff very friendly and accommodating. I won't wait so long again to go back. My go to meal the is Howard. Scrambled eggs with crab topped with a lobster tail. So so good. Even the little bread/muffin basket they serve you before the meal is great. Lemonade is delicious. My son had pancakes and bacon and inhaled them. His mother always gets the pot roast. She wasn't disappointed. I will say although the gumbo is decent, it's not the best I've had. The roux is very dark which gives it a slight burned taste. But the flavors are there. All in all love Cappy's. I won't make the mistake of staying away so long again.

    The ambiance at Cappy's was great, and we were warmly welcomed when we arrived for our reservation…read more We had a drink at the bar while waiting for our friends, and the bartenders and staff there were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the experience changed once we were seated. Our waiter was incredibly short and came across as rude throughout the meal. When we asked for recommendations or some of his favorite menu items, his response was essentially, "I don't know what you like," rather than offering any guidance. The service somehow felt rushed even though the food itself came out slowly, and there were very few check-ins during the meal. When it came time for dessert, we asked to see a dessert menu and were simply told, "It's on the menu you have," which summed up the lack of hospitality we experienced at the table. I ordered the Mustang Chicken, and unfortunately it was very disappointing. The chicken was fatty, full of tendon, and tasted more like a frozen piece of chicken that had been dropped into a deep fryer than something I would expect from a restaurant at this price point. It's disappointing because the restaurant has a great atmosphere and our experience at the bar started off so well. Unfortunately, between the table service and the quality of the food, I would not recommend Cappy's based on this visit.

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