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Pearl Brewery
The Pearl Brewery is a very popular shopping center with all the good local foodie places. This location has some of the best local restaurants in town. It's also the location of our farmers market with live music every Saturday and Sunday from Saturdays, 9am - 1pm • Sundays, 10am - 2pm • Rain or Shine.
If you're a runner or just want to go for a walk this is a perfect location accessing the Riverwalk trail.
Every Wednesday evening in the summertime the Pearl has an airstream DJ which is very popular with the locals. You can enjoy music while walking around with drinks.
Perfect place to grab a drink/food and enjoy what the Pearl has to offer.
This place has a good variety of food choices if you can't decide what to eat.
(You can openly walk around the Pearl with your beer)
22 locals recommend
Bottling Dept Food Hall
312 Pearl PkwyPerfect place to grab a drink/food and enjoy what the Pearl has to offer.
This place has a good variety of food choices if you can't decide what to eat.
(You can openly walk around the Pearl with your beer)
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyGrab your pastries/ macaroons here at Larraine
Local Coffee
24175 W I-10Local Coffee is one of the most popular local coffee shops in town.
If you want to go fancy Cured is definitely an interesting place. Just FYI the prices are a little high. They have a really good lunchtime burger!
81 locals recommend
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyIf you want to go fancy Cured is definitely an interesting place. Just FYI the prices are a little high. They have a really good lunchtime burger!
The Boiler House is one of my go-to brunch locations
36 locals recommend
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl PkwyThe Boiler House is one of my go-to brunch locations
Lick Honest Ice Creams
312 Pearl PkwyLick Ice Cream is another hot spot for some good ice cream
If you're vegetarian this is one of the popular vegetarian restaurants in town.
63 locals recommend
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadIf you're vegetarian this is one of the popular vegetarian restaurants in town.
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StLa Gloria is known for some good margaritas!
Jazz Tx is an underground speakeasy-style jazz bar. They have live jazz music every night Thursday- Saturday.
85 locals recommend
Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyJazz Tx is an underground speakeasy-style jazz bar. They have live jazz music every night Thursday- Saturday.
Neighborhood Eats!
A list of all the good neighborhood eats!
The Cove is a popular San Antonio restaurant/bar/music venue. They some good food and a good selection on tap at the outside bar. The Cove also has a lot of free live bands playing there every weekend.
191 locals recommend
The Cove
606 W Cypress StThe Cove is a popular San Antonio restaurant/bar/music venue. They some good food and a good selection on tap at the outside bar. The Cove also has a lot of free live bands playing there every weekend.
Sanchos is a street food/ bar style restaurant that's popular in San Antonio. They also have live music frequently.
48 locals recommend
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina
628 Jackson StSanchos is a street food/ bar style restaurant that's popular in San Antonio. They also have live music frequently.
5 Points is a hip healthy food style restaurant with a yoga studio on the top floor.
54 locals recommend
5 Points Local
1017 N Flores St5 Points is a hip healthy food style restaurant with a yoga studio on the top floor.
A good Philly Cheesesteak food place with a nice outdoor environment/ seating.
They normally have free beer on Fridays
Philly's Phamous Cheesesteaks
2301 San Pedro AveA good Philly Cheesesteak food place with a nice outdoor environment/ seating.
They normally have free beer on Fridays
SoHill Cafe
1719 Blanco RdGood local Italian bistro restaurant.
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdChris Madrid's is a popular burger spot in San Antonio.
We love Capparelli's!! This is our favorite Italian restaurant!
34 locals recommend
Capparelli's On Main
2524 N Main AveWe love Capparelli's!! This is our favorite Italian restaurant!
PhiloÇoffee
606 W French PlLocal coffee shop
Favorite restaurants (foodie life)
We are big foodies and here is a list of our favorite places
Grayze is one of our top favorite restaurants. The blue cheese burger here is so good!
16 locals recommend
Grayze
521 E Grayson StGrayze is one of our top favorite restaurants. The blue cheese burger here is so good!
Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StMy favorite vegan place in San Antonio!
The brisket grilled cheese is amazing! The Pig stand is right next door. They have a smaller menu but it's own by the same person. It's more of an outdoor bar style place.
67 locals recommend
Smoke Shack BBQ + Southern Kitchen
3714 BroadwayThe brisket grilled cheese is amazing! The Pig stand is right next door. They have a smaller menu but it's own by the same person. It's more of an outdoor bar style place.
Capparelli's On Main
2524 N Main AveThis is my neighborhood favorite Italian place.
Eastside Kitchenette
2119 I-35Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StStellas is a pizza place located at the Blue Star Art Complex (very art focus hip area)
89 locals recommend
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StStellas is a pizza place located at the Blue Star Art Complex (very art focus hip area)
Feast
1024 S Alamo StA go-to brunch location!
Chill restaurant good for a date night, brunch here is also good.
58 locals recommend
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtChill restaurant good for a date night, brunch here is also good.
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StHalcyon is a popular coffee shop/bar/restaurant. I don't really go for the food but they do have good snacks and drinks.
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StHalcyon is a popular coffee shop/bar/restaurant. I don't really go for the food but they do have good snacks and drinks.
The same chef that made La Gloria also made Burgerteca. They have some interesting burgers here!
41 locals recommend
Burgerteca
403 Blue StarThe same chef that made La Gloria also made Burgerteca. They have some interesting burgers here!
Guillermo's
618 McCullough AveSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
255 E Basse RdBoiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl PkwySoutherleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StMi Tierra is a good Tex Mexican restaurant (honestly not the best one in town but still good and popular). It is open 24/7, 365 days a year. This is a good really late night spot or if you're just interested in checking out Market square.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowMi Tierra is a good Tex Mexican restaurant (honestly not the best one in town but still good and popular). It is open 24/7, 365 days a year. This is a good really late night spot or if you're just interested in checking out Market square.
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's StNOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveThe Luxury
103 E Jones AveSteel City Pops
812 S Alamo StHot Joy
1014 S Alamo StMaverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StDough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdBarbaro
2720 McCullough AvePizza Classics
3440 N St Mary's StThe best good old basic pizza!
Some good Raman and drinks! Drink for a cause! They donate a percentage of their proceeds to a charity!
Kuriya @ Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StSome good Raman and drinks! Drink for a cause! They donate a percentage of their proceeds to a charity!
Site seeing
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyAttached to the Riverwalk
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkHemisfair Park
434 S Alamo StMarket Square Lot
612 W Commerce StGet a taste of the Mexican culture at Market Square
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StA really nice peaceful scenic park!
Very lively every first Friday. There is a lot of art galleries to check out in this area on the first Friday. It's also the start of the Mission Traill. Its a nice place for a bike ride. You can rent a bike at the Blue Star bike shop or rent a city bike.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarVery lively every first Friday. There is a lot of art galleries to check out in this area on the first Friday. It's also the start of the Mission Traill. Its a nice place for a bike ride. You can rent a bike at the Blue Star bike shop or rent a city bike.
FYI you can go up the tower for free if you're going to the bar. They have a good happy hour.
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdFYI you can go up the tower for free if you're going to the bar. They have a good happy hour.
A 288-year-old church in the heart of downtown.
FYI they have a cool light show (Instagram worthy) on the church every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00pm, 9:30pm and 10:00pm.
108 locals recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaA 288-year-old church in the heart of downtown.
FYI they have a cool light show (Instagram worthy) on the church every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00pm, 9:30pm and 10:00pm.
Essex Modern City
51 Essex StA very cool art installation.
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresPopular swimming spot in the summer months
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveSan Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston PlWitte Museum
3801 BroadwaySan Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StGet your cool Instagram photos here! New interactive art installation in town!
https://www.thewonderchamber.com/
9 locals recommend
Wonder Chamber
8800 BroadwayGet your cool Instagram photos here! New interactive art installation in town!
https://www.thewonderchamber.com/
Phil Hardberger Park
13203 Blanco RdGood outdoor walking trails
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
298 Woodhull DriveSix Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrParks near by
Woodlawn Lake is 1 mile away is a good place to go for a run or walk around the lake.
26 locals recommend
Woodlawn Lake
Woodlawn Lake is 1 mile away is a good place to go for a run or walk around the lake.
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
715 Camaron StBrackenridge Park Trail
Confluence Park is connected to the Mission Trail. This trail is a nice paved trail along the river. It's perfect for walks, runs, and bike rides.
34 locals recommend
Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell StConfluence Park is connected to the Mission Trail. This trail is a nice paved trail along the river. It's perfect for walks, runs, and bike rides.
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StYanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo St