Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in San Antonio

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Cappy's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (4847)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

This casual, upscale restaurant offers innovative American cuisine including the freshest seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific, great steaks from Allen Brothers in Chicago, and regional and seasonal specialties. Daily lunch and dinner specials feature local ingredients whenever possible. The Heights burger can be paired with hand cut French fries, crispy thin onion rings, homemade lemon-pepper potato chips or German potato salad. There is an outdoor patio under a canopy of oak trees that's shady and extremely popular with locals and visitors to San Antonio. The brunch offered on Saturdays and Sundays features a menu of classic egg dishes, Texas pot roast, jumbo lump crab cake, seasonal "out of the blue" seafood entrees, entree salads, and Mustang chicken. Cappy's has an ever-changing, dynamic and well-priced wine list, with great choices by the glass or bottle. Full bar.

Top review

Lynnevip

Dined 2 days ago

Cappy’s never disappoints. Always consistently excellent.

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

La Fogata Alamo Heights

4.8

4.8 (161)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

La Fogata Cantina is officially open seven days a week and we look forward to serving you for all of your lunch and dinner needs. With indoor and outdoor seating as well as private dining options available we have the perfect place for you. Accepting reservations for parties of 5 or more in the main dining room. Bartop and patio seating done on a first come first served basis. Call us with any questions or to book private events direct with us.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great experience . We had a great time , 15 people. Thank you

Little Em's Oyster Bar

4.8

4.8 (823)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Little Em's Oyster Bar, Southtown's premier destination for oysters on the half shell, lobster rolls, and a burger that some say, is among the best in the city. We also have a wonderful rotating wine and beer selection! We look forward to serving you!✨

Due to the size of our "little" restaurant, we will do our best to accommodate your inside and outside preference, however, your selection is not guaranteed. Thank you for understanding!

Keep on Shuckin'

Top review

Stephanie

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Cute little gem place me and my husband went for a date , and so happy we did …loved the service and food quality . We will be back !

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4.7

4.7 (2112)

$30 and under

American

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BOOK ONLINE.

The Gruene Door Restaurant is located in beautiful Gruene Lake Village in New Braunfels, Texas. We are Gruene’s only casual, fine dining restaurant combining the best in food, service, and atmosphere. Every menu item is prepared 100% in house by our chefs.

Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.

When booking the patio, please mind the weather. If the indoor restaurant is fully booked, we may not be able to accommodate a request to move indoors.

Please visit our website to view our menu.

Top review

Eber

Dined 3 days ago

Like always, best food and the service was amazing

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Albi's Vite Leon Springs

4.7

4.7 (114)

$30 and under

Italian

Leon Springs

About the restaurant

Inspired by our roots on the Adriatic Coast, our family opened Albi’s Vite Italian Kitchen to serve authentic homemade Italian dishes like scratch-made Lasagna, mouthwatering Shrimp Alfredo, or creamy Chicken Florentine. Pair any dish with our extensive wine menu, or follow it with decadent tiramisu for the perfect final course.

We are so proud to serve our San Antonio community. Our restaurant will always be as warm and inviting as our own home. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for anything you need.

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Jennifervip

Dined 7 days ago

Food, drinks, and service were fantastic! Will be back!

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Best Happy Hour in Leon Springs!

Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (1200)

$30 and under

Mexican

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

Since 1997, Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine has become well-known for offering much more than traditional "Tex-Mex" fare. Tempting offerings include items as varied as grilled snapper, enchiladas verdes, pozole soup, hand made flautas and tacos al pastor. For margaritas by a cool fountain, a relaxing dinner on the terrace or appetizers in our hacienda-style dining rooms, Paloma Blanca invites you to enjoy our autentico brand of Mexican cuisine and hospitality.

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Dante and Sharon

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was wonderful! Our family loved the food and service!

Sichuan House

4.6

4.6 (41)

$31 to $50

Sichuan

Far West Side

About the restaurant

Humble eatery featuring Sichuan tapas, hot pots & mains such as pork belly & Kung Pao shrimp.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 18, 2024

Food was delicious. Great customer service from our server overall wonderful experience.

Fife & Farro

4.6

4.6 (24)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA AND FRESH PASTA

Nestled inside the market, let us hold your groceries while you take a break and enjoy wood-fired sourdough pizzas and handmade heritage grain pastas. This family-friendly space is great to relax and enjoy lunch and dinner.

Top review

Benjaminvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Some of the best homemade pasta in San Antonio paired with a solid wine list, strong bar program and authentic Napoli pizza. Their arrabiata is superb. I could put it on almost anyting and be happy. It's also nice to see a Gibson on a drink menu. San Antonio is pretty basic when it comes to cocktails and this was a welcome change.

Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

4.2

4.2 (1186)

$30 and under

Italian

Medical Center

About the restaurant

Founded in 2006, Luce is a local favorite featuring many traditional dishes. Flavors which often bring our guests back to their best memories of Italian specialties.

My goal for this restaurant to create a warm environment for all guests that is typical of a true Italian heritage.

Our menu consists of many Buonincontri family recipes and recipes brought back from travel to Italy.

Fresh fish, meats and produce expound throughout Luce's offerings and a focus on the finest ingredients are what make Luce special.

House made Gnocchi, Italian rice balls and homemade Mozzarella are just a few examples our passion for the finest Italian food.The word Enoteca means wine library. The walls of the entire restaurant are covered with wine bottles as you would expect books to cover the walls of a library. Wine is a very important part of an experience at Luce, with over 125 choices from our wine list available to you.

Top review

Cynthia

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Luce never disappoints. Our group had a wonderful evening visiting over drinks and eating delicious food. Our waiter was exceptional and the staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you, Luce!

FRIDA Mexican Restaurant & Bar

3.5

3.5 (727)

$50 and over

Mexican

Stone Oak

About the restaurant

To comply with CDC guidelines we have a few requests:
- Parties bigger than 11 are required to make a reservation by phone.
- We cannot seat more than 10 people at a table.

Experience the amazing flavors of upscale Mexican cuisine at FRIDA Mexican Restaurant & Bar!
FRIDA is a family-owned restaurant that is inspired by Frida Kahlo's innovative and delightful artistry, which shaped the identity of Mexican society by embracing our indigenous roots. We apply Frida's passionate and exotic spirit through our modern Mexican cuisine.

Come and enjoy live piano music entertainment and our Jazz nights every Thursday.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 12, 2024

Quiet, intimate location. Portion sizes are small. Margaritas are delicious. The staff were great.

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Experience

Social Hour at Frida | Monday - Friday 4pm - 6pm

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