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Downtown and River Walk Restaurants | SATX Food Scene Top 10 Guide

Top restaurant recommendations for Downtown and River Walk.

10 ranked restaurants · district guide

Top picks for Downtown and River Walk

This guide gives diners a dedicated destination for Downtown and River Walk restaurant discovery, with helpful links into restaurant profile pages and ZIP-level pages.

01

Steakhouse

San Antonio original

Bohanan's Prime Steak and Seafood

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

An upscale steakhouse with an old-world charm, offering prime aged beef and fresh seafood.

4.5 · 1,856 reviewsWebsite
02

American/Southwestern

Boudro's Texas Bistro

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

A treasured River Walk bistro known for its tableside guacamole and prickly pear margaritas.

4.4 · 5,014 reviewsWebsite
03

American

The Esquire Tavern

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

The oldest bar on the River Walk, boasting the longest wooden bar top in Texas and a classic, moody atmosphere.

4.4 · 2,567 reviewsWebsite
04

New American

Biga on the Banks

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

An acclaimed restaurant on a quiet bend of the River Walk, known for its innovative, daily-changing menu by a James Beard-nominated chef.

4.6 · 1,662 reviewsWebsite
05

Mexican

Local favorite

Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia

Downtown and River Walk · 78207

A world-famous, 24/7 landmark in Market Square, known for its festive atmosphere, traditional Mexican food, and bakery.

4.2 · 7,211 reviewsWebsite
06

Italian

Local favorite

Paesanos Riverwalk

Downtown · 78205

A classic Riverwalk dining experience with a blend of traditional and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Their legendary Shrimp Paesano is a must-try.

4.15 · 2,500 reviewsWebsite
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08

Mexican

Local favorite

Ácenar

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

A modern, multi-level restaurant and bar on the River Walk with a contemporary take on Tex-Mex.

4.15 · 2,646 reviewsWebsite
09

Italian

Local favorite

Zocca Cuisine D'Italia

Downtown and River Walk · 78205

A contemporary Italian restaurant with a vibrant indoor-outdoor setting on the River Walk, located in the Westin hotel.

4.4 · 1,924 reviewsWebsite
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