United States Texas San Antonio San Antonio Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Getaways All San Antonio Restaurants on the San Antonio Riverwalk By Danno Wise Danno Wise Facebook Instagram Danno Wise has lived on the Texas Gulf Coast his entire life, and has been writing about Texas travel, fishing, and the outdoors since 1994. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 08/26/19 Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Instagram LinkedIn Temple University Patrice J. Williams is a travel and style content creator, fact-checker and author of the thrift shopping book Looking Fly on a Dime. TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer The San Antonio Riverwalk is one of Texas' most popular tourist attractions. In addition to breathtaking views and excellent shopping, the Riverwalk is home to some of San Antonio's finest restaurants. 01 of 07 Biga on the Banks Biga's View Map Address 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-225-0722 Web Visit website Opened in 1991, San Antonio's Biga's on the Bank is one of the most popular dining options on the Riverwalk. It features a menu of eclectic contemporary American cuisine. Choose from a three- or four-course pre fixe menu. There's also a seasonal daily menu between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Favorite dishes include: Hill Country venison and grilled quail with tamale tart, apple-braised cabbage, grilled eggplant, and juniper sauce. For dessert, you must order the signature sticky toffee pudding. 02 of 07 Las Canarias Restaurant View Map Address 112 College St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-518-1063 Web Visit website Las Canarias Restaurant is built on three levels, each overlooking the San Antonio River and Riverwalk. Famous for its champagne brunch, Las Canarias also serves lunch and dinner. As an added bonus, Las Canarias is part of one of the Riverwalk's premier hotels: the Omni Hotel on the River Walk. It serves hand-made margaritas and American cuisine like grilled whole Gulf prawns with polenta cake, blackened tasso ham sauce, and roasted peppers. 03 of 07 La Margarita View Map Address 120 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-898-1745 Web Visit website Long considered San Antonio's best Mexican food restaurant, La Margarita's is located in the city's famous Riverwalk district. In addition to serving liberal volumes on their namesake drink, La Margarita's is also roundly recognized as the first American restaurant to serve fajitas. 04 of 07 Boudro's Texas Bistro View Map Address On The Riverwalk Level, 421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2815, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-224-8484 Web Visit website Located right on San Antonio's Riverwalk, Boudro's is backed by a menu offering unique entrees such as smoked shrimp enchiladas and blackened prime rib. For drinks, try the frozen margaritas made with prickly pear juice, which is excellent with the tableside guac. What really sets this restaurant apart is that you can eat inside the establishment or choose a table on one of their special barges that cruises along the river. Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 The Republic of Texas Restaurant View Map Address 526 River Walk St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-226-6256 Web Visit website The Republic of Texas Restaurant has just the kind of food people envision Texans eating—big burgers, juicy steaks, fajitas, and more. Given the fact it is located right along the Riverwalk, one of Texas' most popular attractions, makes the Republic of Texas Restaurant a must-stop for visitors to the Lone Star State. 06 of 07 Mi Tierra Cafe View Map Address 218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA Get directions Phone +1 210-225-1262 Web Visit website Opened as a three-table cafe in 1941, Mi Tierra Cafe has been a landmark restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk ever since. Known for being colorfully adorned in Christmas lights throughout the year and for their excellent Mexican cuisine, Mi Tierra Cafe is a favorite stop for Riverwalk diners. Order the Sonora Special (costillas de res asadas, baked beef ribs served with guacamole, Spanish rice and refried beans). 07 of 07 Ocho If you want the best view of the river, Ocho is the place to go. The dining room is set in a glass conservatory with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the waterfront, so you'll have front-row seats. The meal is a mix of Cuban, Mexican, and Texan influences with popular dishes such as arroz con pollo or crispy snapper in coconut sauce. The speakeasy bar downstairs also has some of the city's best margaritas. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit