Ida Claire - San Antonio

Name: Ida Claire - San Antonio
Address: 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78209-1870
Telephone: (210) 667-2145
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1558 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

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Ida Claire is a funky, southern influenced restaurant & bar open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is notched up southern but has influences from different regions. You’ll most likely see dishes you’ve heard of before but with little twists here and there.

Our sandwiches will be served on biscuits & we’ll have chicken & waffles on every menu. Brunch is obviously southern & will be a big part of what we do. The drinks are takes on classics like the Mint Julep but revved up & including a lot of house made ingredients.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(210) 667-2145

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Breakfast, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 667-2145
Website
http://www.ida-claire.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nels Christensen
Private party facilities
Ida Claire is an intriguing, southern-inspired destination for relaxing suppers, slow weekend brunching or a meeting hub for business breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours.
Private party contact
Kiley Sage: (855) 560-8083

Location
7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209-1870
Neighborhood
Alamo Heights
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Fried Green Tomatoes$8.50
Gremolata, pistou aioli.
Crawfish Corn Beignets$10.00
Mustard rémoulade.
Ida's Biscuits$6.50
Bacon gravy, house jam, honey butter.
Pimento Cheese Dip$8.00
Sweet potato chips.
Nashville Cauliflower$7.50
Lightly smoked & fried, house pickles, buttermilk dressing.

Sandwiches & Salads

Sandwiches served with chips or a simple salad.

Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich$13.00
Smoked chicken, green tomato, dried cranberries, shallots, baby romaine, sesame hoagie.
Monte Cristo$12.50
Grilled bread, country ham, aged white cheddar, peppered bacon, powdered sugar, house jam.
Beyond a Burger$13.00
Grilled vegan patty, labneh cheese, arugula, black pepper aioli, green tomato jam, farmhouse tomato, sweet potato bun.
Egg Salad Sandwich$11.50
Hippie bread, egg salad, pickled green tomato chow chow.
Five Napkin Sloppy Joe$13.00
Bison sloppy joe, white BBQ cabbage slaw, crispy onions.
Ancient Grain & Shrimp Bowl$15.00
Grilled shrimp, mixed grains, feta, fennel, celery root, pumpkin seeds, kale, dried cranberries, roasted squash, red wine vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Salad$12.50
Kale, pickled cranberries, pickled mustard seeds, broccolini, grilled grapes, herbed goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, sorghum vinaigrette.
Frisee and Egg Salad$11.50
Bacon, sunny side up egg, brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, Asiago, apple cider vinaigrette.

On the Lighter Side of Things

Seasonal Soup$5.00
Simple Salad$5.00
Leaf lettuce, carrot, cucumber, sorghum vinaigrette.
Creole Gumbo
Chicken, andouille, basmati rice.
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$10.00
Soup and Half Salad$11.50
Soup and Half Sandwich$12.50

Lunch Plates

Rising action time to stuff your face.

Wood Grilled Redfish$23.00
Charleston red rice, poblano holy trinity, lardons, crawfish cream sauce.
Chicken & Waffles$14.50
Bacon laced waffle, sunny eggs, crispy tenders, hot sauce butter, coffee maple syrup, black pepper gravy.
Nashville Hot Chicken$14.00
Spicy crisp chicken breast, pimento cheese toast, pickles & pickled red onions.
Steelhead Trout$19.50
House spices, vanilla bean corn puree, corn & lardon succotash.
Chicken in a Biscuit$12.00
Crispy chicken, peppered gravy, aioli, gem lettuce, marinated tomato, sunny side up egg, chips.
Braised Beef Short Rib$18.00
Smashed potatoes, baby carrots, creole mustard Asiago butter, gremolata.
Shrimp & Grits$18.50
Grilled shrimp, bacon, gristmill Asiago grits, sauce piquant.
Pimento Cheese Burger$14.00
Wagyu beef, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, black pepper aioli, sweet potato bun, chips.
Wood Grilled Chicken$16.00
African spiced half chicken, collard greens, golden raisins, roasted squash, masala tomato sauce.

Sides

Epilogue remember you only live once.

Pimento & Pig Mac N' Cheese$7.00
Charleston Red Rice$5.00
Grilled Broccolini$5.00
Simple Salad$5.00
Black-Eyed Pea Ragout$5.00
Crispy Herbed Brussels Sprouts$5.00
Corn & Lardon Succotash$4.00
Smashed Potatoes & Carrots$4.00
Red Beans & Rice$4.00
Asiago Grits$4.00
Sweet Potato Chips$3.00

Desserts

Epilogue remember you only live once.

Dump Cake$7.00
Seasonal berries, butter crumb topping.
Ida's Seasonal Pies$7.00
- Whole Pies for the Holidays$35.00
Hot Fudge Sundae$7.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, dulce de leche caramel, chocolate syrup, honey roasted peanuts, toasted marshmallow.
Ice Cream Float$6.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, st. Arnold's root beer.
Scoop Ice Cream$3.50
Vanilla bean ice cream.

What 1,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Julie
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very tasty. We especially loved the seafood dip appetizer. Our family of 6 were all happy with their meals.
D
Denise
Baltimore
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a pleasant surprise.. the service was over the top 😀 and the food was very good shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes stand out
CT
CherylT
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fantastic service! Fried green tomatoes are delicious!
A
Alpaka
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
A cute place with a nice theme, but it was super loud. I think the chef must have had an off night because everything tasted overwhelmingly and monotonously of pepper.
M
Maritza
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ida Claire does a fantastic brunch! From the biscuits and gravy to the steak and eggs! I enjoyed the ambiance! The service was quick in every aspect. Also, highly recommend the Song in My Head cocktail. They use a seasonal Jam! My friends and I will certainly be going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The pork rockets tasted great but they had small sharp shards of bones in them that make them hard to eat but also dangerous. I would prefer a whole rib. We told this to the waiters w and she said well at least they tasted good and walked off. She probably should have addressed our concerns better. The broccolini was good but undercooked. Too bad because I was excited to eat here.
ML
MikeL
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu selection is amazing, food is top notch, our waiter David was amazing... and the drinks! can't forget about the drinks!
KC
KCN78209
San Antonio
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
A very energetic spot and has a chain like feel. Servers are eclectic and interact with scripted material and seemed to be instructed to flip tables. All three burgers were ordered medium rare but came well done. Our server did take them back and we were given correct orders. The food tasted very processed. Aperol Spritz came with crushed ice and a lime...?
DD
DininginDallas
San Antonio
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Made reservations online for 1pm. We were seated around 1:25. All the food came out except mine, catfish Poboy and salad. She finally brought out the salad about 10 minutes later by itself and said the poboy would still be a bit longer. The poboy finally arrived about the time others were finishing their meal. My husband also said his chicken sliders tasted like seafood. I’ve had great visits here before, this was not 1 of those times.
RH
RobertH
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Quiche was wonderful. The French toast was great, but toast had cooled off some before coming to the table. All food needs to be served hot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was barely warm, nearly cold. Service was so so. They did comp my meal which was fine, but overall it didn’t live up to the hype.
DS
DavieS
San Antonio
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience5
We were meeting for lunch and to visit. The food and service were good but the noise level was too loud. The next time I eat here, I am going to request a table away from the noisy sections. I should have asked to move to a quieter section. It did spoil our visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upon suggestion of a friend we decided to try out Ida Claire's. I had heard it was southern comfort food. I love southern food but think of lots of fried food not necessarily on a lot of low calorie diets. I'm so glad we went. The service was excellent. We had reservations but we're seated right away. I can see why reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. The food was exceptionally good. The biscuits were suggested. They didn't disappoint. The bacon gravy was so tasty. They serve a jam of the week. This week's was strawberry peach. It's served in a way that you can try both. I chose the Nanny's Summer Salad which is a watermelon tomato salad with grains and a vinaigrette dressing. That was to die for. I could have added protein to it but chose not to. My husband got the Backyard Burger. It looked scrumptious. He's not into spicy foods and detected a hint of horseradish in the special sauce. I thought it was great and added a nice depth of flavor. The burger came with house made potato chips. They were perfect for me. Just the right crisp to the chip. We detected a hint of heat but doesn't linger. Adds a depth of flavor. Our glasses weren't empty. The server gave us time between the appetizer and taking our order to give us time to enjoy the biscuits. We chose the bourbon pecan pie with ice cream for dessert. A piece of seasonal peach pie followed up home for later. The decor and atmosphere give the restaurant a homey vibe. We will definitely return. The price reflected the value of the food and quality of service. I can see why reservations are recommended on the weekends. The music was pleasant. A definite return trip is planned to try brunch.
DF
Dining4Fun
San Antonio
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great birthday brunch at Ida Claire! Our server was very personable and the food was great. We intend to return when it's not so hot and we can take advantage of the nice patio. Thanks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We came for brunch and the menu had a great variety of southern dishes with their own unique twists. The food was delicious and fresh and our server was friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend making reservations on the weekend, especially for large groups. There were 7 of us and we were seated right away thanks to our reservation while we could see a lot of people waiting a long time to be seated. We sat inside and although the interior is beautifully decorated, the music was so loud I could not hear my friends on the other end of the table. It was very distracting and put a damper on what was supposed to be us catching up after not seeing each other for months. I would still recommend the restaurant and would return but not for a large group knowing the music volume is what it is.
RH
RobertH
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and service. If you don’t like a noisy restaurant, eat outdoors. It’s lovely and very relaxing outdoors and quite.
AT
AshleyT
San Antonio
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time, service and food as always! We love our Ida Family and appreciate all they do!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food.
h
honeybee
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
I enjoyed the food although the chicken salad was a little too spicy for me. next time I'll order something else. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful! Also, it was a little too noisy for me but I'm old so I guess that's to be expected. Overall, I enjoyed my lunch and I'll be back
JG
JennG
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was fantastic and the food was great. I love the look of the restaurant and how easy going it is and the brunch menu. We made a reservation online and still had to wait 25 minutes for our table for two? What's the use of making reservations if when you get there your table isn't available didn't make any sense. Will be making a reservation for earlier time and then just getting there 15 minutes later
DN
DuanN
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second time going to Ida Claire and I must it did not disappoint.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was so polite and helpful, we had a delicious breakfast for two and everything was so tasty, coffee was so good and my favorite was the avocado toast! You have to try it ! Good ambience
CT
CoreyT
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Based off of the outside my wife and I were a little hesitant about the food & that’s exactly why you don’t judge a book by its cover! Our server Blake (from Dallas) did an excellent job explaining the menu, had a positive attitude, surprised me with a drink & just was a whole vibe. Food was excellent & fresh! We will definitely be visiting again!
DS
DavidS
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is very creative and the food has always been very well made. Also, get the biscuits to start with, the home made jam and butter are amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best breakfast I’ve ever had! The biscuits were amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
did not let me down! 10 out of 10 would recommend :)
BS
BearS
San Antonio
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service I have been so many times and love it every time! The biscuits are great and they come with fun sauces/butters depending in when you order them.
DG
DianeG
San Antonio
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good range of options on the menu and food was very good. Dinner service felt a little rushed. Will definitely go back as want to try some other menu offerings.
NB
NicoleB
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Biscuits are a must have!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First time there it was the environment that made want to book a reservation there. Server was excellent and the food was good just a little over priced. Overall, would go back and I wish they would have put on the lights to take the vibe to another level.
t
thomas
Seattle
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Food was very good but the service was disappointing. Twice the server had to come back to tell me that what I ordered wasn't available. Also, the server never came back to check on us after the food was delivered or offer a refill for my iced tea.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Here for Birthday. Prices were reasonable. Service was good. Food was good except they ran out of the dessert we wanted. Redfish was the best of the meals we ordered.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food3service1ambience3
Paid for an iced coffee that I never received
SA
SAT1
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pancakes could have been a bit fluffy, too flat Hash, monte cristo and duck nachos were delicious!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Happy we had an early reservation so we could eat and get on with the day after. The place was very busy by the time we left. We look forward to making more frequent trips for brunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Server took a bit long to get our order. I need Friday Brunch Menu. Had the chicken and waffles chicken was super salty. My mimosa was served in a margarita glass. Really?!? Not impressed. Cute but I won’t recommend.
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Texasfoodie1
San Antonio
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food and service, but would love it if the music was turned down to talk to guests at the table. Consistently good!
SM
SarahM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been three times and every time the food has been outstanding! The waitstaff is very friendly and helpful.
BF
BarbaraF
St. Louis
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Music was too loud, our server spoke very fast, food was too spicy for us.
PN
PNikki
San Antonio
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manger really helped me with reservations. The wait staff was wonderful and patient with our party of 15.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ida Claire - San Antonio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 667-2145.

Ida Claire - San Antonio is rated 4.6 stars by 1558 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(210) 667-2145

7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209-1870

Additional information

Neighborhood
Alamo Heights
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Breakfast, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nels Christensen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ida-claire.com/
Phone number
(210) 667-2145
Private party facilities
Ida Claire is an intriguing, southern-inspired destination for relaxing suppers, slow weekend brunching or a meeting hub for business breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours.
Private party contact
Kiley Sage: (855) 560-8083

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Ida Claire - San Antonio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

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Chicken Sausage

Fried Green Tomatoes

Chicken &amp Waffles

Share Plates

Hummus Board$11.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.50

Crawfish Corn Beignets$10.00

Ida's Biscuits$6.50

Pimento Cheese Dip$8.00

Nashville Cauliflower$7.50

Sandwiches & Salads

Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich$13.00

Monte Cristo$12.50

Beyond a Burger$13.00

Egg Salad Sandwich$11.50

Five Napkin Sloppy Joe$13.00

Ancient Grain & Shrimp Bowl$15.00

Grilled Chicken Salad$12.50

Frisee and Egg Salad$11.50

On the Lighter Side of Things

Seasonal Soup$5.00

Simple Salad$5.00

Creole Gumbo

Soup and Half Salad$11.50

Soup and Half Sandwich$12.50

Lunch Plates

Wood Grilled Redfish$23.00

Chicken & Waffles$14.50

Nashville Hot Chicken$14.00

Steelhead Trout$19.50

Chicken in a Biscuit$12.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$18.00

Shrimp & Grits$18.50

Pimento Cheese Burger$14.00

Wood Grilled Chicken$16.00

Sides

Pimento & Pig Mac N' Cheese$7.00

Charleston Red Rice$5.00

Grilled Broccolini$5.00

Simple Salad$5.00

Black-Eyed Pea Ragout$5.00

Crispy Herbed Brussels Sprouts$5.00

Corn & Lardon Succotash$4.00

Smashed Potatoes & Carrots$4.00

Red Beans & Rice$4.00

Asiago Grits$4.00

Sweet Potato Chips$3.00

Desserts

Dump Cake$7.00

Ida's Seasonal Pies$7.00

Hot Fudge Sundae$7.00

Ice Cream Float$6.00

Scoop Ice Cream$3.50

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