Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in San Antonio

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in San Antonio? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zanzenberg Tavern

4.9

4.9 (139)

$30 and under

American

Comfort

About the restaurant

Chef Edward Rodwell and Maître d' Anthony Mariano bring French-inspired American cuisine to the Hill Country.

Housed in the oldest building in Kerr County, Texas, and registered as a historic landmark with the U.S. Department of Interiors, Zanzenberg Tavern provides a welcoming environment for your next dinner out or special occasion.

Zanzenberg Tavern includes extensive patio seating, fire pit ambience and lush, rolling English gardens.

Social Media: Instagram @zanzenbergtaver & @amusebouchetx

Top review

Juile

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing as always! Most wonderful place for dinner or Sunday brunch! 🥰

Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

4.9

4.9 (56)

$30 and under

Mexican

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

Discover a unique dining experience that marries the bold and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine with the soulful and vibrant tastes of Cuba. Located in Alamo Heights, we offer a menu that celebrates this exciting culinary fusion. Our cozy restaurant, adorned with an elegant tropical decor, provides the perfect setting for enjoying our innovative dishes.

Every dish on our menu is a harmonious blend of two rich culinary traditions. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to deliver a memorable dining experience that transports your taste buds to a world where Mexico and Cuba come together.

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Sergio

Dined 5 days ago

Found this gem while browsing Yelp, and the menu alone convinced me to make a reservation. It’s a small, cozy spot with a warm, intimate vibe—and we were greeted by the entire staff, which was such a nice touch. We started with the shrimp appetizer and guacamole—both fresh and flavorful. For mains, we had the flautas de lechón, arroz cremosa, enchiladas, and fish tacos. Every single dish was delicious, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The service was outstanding—genuinely friendly and attentive. It’s BYOB, but they also offer mojitos and palomas, which were a great bonus. Overall, a hidden gem in San Antonio with amazing food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a team that clearly loves what they do. Can’t wait to go back!

Savor The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

4.9 (1454)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located on the campus of The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, and nestled in the Pearl, Savor highlights the talents of our CIA students under the supervision of the college’s world class faculty. Experience a meal inspired by ingredients and techniques from around the world. Our dining room and patio are open and reservations are strongly encouraged. Curbside takeout is also available.

All guests are required to wear a mask while indoors—regardless of their vaccination status—except when seated in a dining environment. Thank you for helping to keep our CIA campus community safe!

Top review

ChelseaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had an incredible evening at Savor, opting for the four-course meal with wine pairings—highly recommended. The food was creative and beautifully prepared, with highlights including the confit rabbit, smoked boar, oxtail dumplings, and a fantastic cheesecake with plums. A couple of the other dishes seemed heavy on the salt, but overall, the experience was excellent. Preston, our graduating server, was wonderful. Truly, the whole team was thoughtful and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back for both the cuisine and the hospitality!

Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn

4.9

4.9 (531)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

"Where craft meets quality. An evening at Sidecar, located in the heart of New Braunfels at the historic Prince Solms Inn, is like stepping back in time. The ambiently lit speakeasy features an extensive whiskey selection, live jazz and fantastic tapas. Whether you're enjoying the live music downstairs or imbibing in one of the private party rooms upstairs, the beauty of the building does not disappoint."

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Mel

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to have a nice cocktail with visiting friends.

Camp Verde General Store and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1594)

$30 and under

American

Camp Verde

About the restaurant

For more than 150 years, Camp Verde General Store has occupied this little piece of Texas. Give yourself a moment to indulge in the rich history of this timeless gem. Come relax in the shade, enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola™, have a one-of-a-kind sandwich from our enticing lunch menu and try our wide variety of savory jams, jellies and sauces.

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Stacey

Dined 5 days ago

Always wonderful service and delicious food!! Love bringing our family and friends here.

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5.0

5 (5074)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Bliss is consistently among San Antonio’s best restaurants in terms of quality, service and atmosphere. Bliss is located just blocks away from downtown San Antonio in the burgeoning Southtown area. Our mission is to express excellence in the most inclusive, genuine and hospitable way. Bliss serves contemporary American cuisine. Our menu changes frequently with an emphasis on what is seasonal and creative over what is predictable and familiar. Our goal is to create a relaxed yet elegant dining experience in a genuine and comfortable environment.

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darcelVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Amazing service and food! We had family in town and wanted to bring some fine wines to share with them. Our server Mary G. (And others) made our experience so lovely. We felt like we were in our own dining room at home with 5 star food and service. They allowed us to linger as long as we needed to since it was a slower weeknight. Thank you Bliss!

Chama Gaucha - San Antonio

4.9

4.9 (6713)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Stone Oak

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service.

Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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Jerry

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Great time celebrating my birthday with my wife and beloved friends.

SILO 1604

4.8

4.8 (2456)

$31 to $50

American

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

SILO Elevated Cuisine is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail. Featuring contemporary American classics, prime steaks and seafood in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

Four Private Dining Rooms available for groups ranging in size from 8 to 90 with audio visual provided.

If a more relaxed experience is desired, visit Silo / Nonna Bar where you can sip classic and creative cocktails.

Top review

Sue

Dined 2 days ago

Great opp to meet and greet 2 old friends. Food was great, no noise, and fun was had by all. That is why I love Silo 1604!!!

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin

Popular dish

Signature Chicken Fried Oysters

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Duck Spring Rolls

Nicosi

4.9

4.9 (94)

$50 and over

Dessert

Downtown

About the restaurant

Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

If you're looking for an amazing, tasteful, delicious, creative, thoughfully planned and prepared, unique, beautiful looking, informative, and entertaining dining adventure, THIS IS IT!! Hand's down one of San Antonio's best food adventures.

Best Quality Daughter

4.8

4.8 (621)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Downtown

About the restaurant

Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.

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mary

Dined 1 day ago

Great food. Unique and made with care. Brussels, very garlic noodles w/shrimp, pot stickers and lychee ice cream. All excellent! I'll be back!

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