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Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba restaurant
4.9
4.9 (61)
$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.

Top review
PatriciaVIP
Dined on May 2, 2025
Absolutely had the BEST Food and Service! The place is small but excellent food . I had the Best Ceviche EVER!!!
A photo of The Gruene Door restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2285)
$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
carlVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The food was excellent as it always is. The hostess and our waiter were very friendly and service was great
A photo of Primo's restaurant
4.8
4.8 (32)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
PRIMO'S
Italian Cuisine
-Handmade Pasta's & Pizza's
-Brunch - Lunch - Dinner
-Covered Patio Seating

Top review
TroyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Loved our first visit. The staff was great and the food delicious. The cocktail menu is really refreshing. We’ll be back.
A photo of Mama's Cafe restaurant
4.7
4.7 (364)
$30 and under
American
Alamo Heights
About the restaurant
San Antonio's best family-owned homestyle comfort food restaurant serving Texas inspired made-from-scratch daily breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Enjoy our famous fried mushrooms, best pancakes in town, chicken fried American wagyu steak, Texas beers on tap, or one of our handmade craft cocktails. Join us in one of our dining rooms, at the bar, or outside on our dog-friendly and beautiful patio/beer garden.
Top review
Heather
Dined on May 12, 2025
Great food and service! Even with the larger lunch crowd, our server made sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. We’ll be back!
A photo of Cover 3 - San Antonio restaurant
4.7
4.7 (87)
$30 and under
American
North Central
About the restaurant
Located on San Antonio's north side, within the 1604 loop near the Stone Oak neighborhood, COVER 3 offers a diverse menu of inventive American fare for lunch and dinner. Each menu item is carefully prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. COVER 3 offers brunch on the weekends and an impressive Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar, inviting you to mix up your favorite brunch cocktails. The restaurant also offers a full bar with a premium well, a spectacular selection of spirits, a variety of draft beers chilled to perfection, and a fabulous collection of wines available by the glass. COVER 3's accolades include best Mac N Cheese, best Wings and top Sports Bars. Whether you stop in for a quick lunch, take the family to brunch or host clients for dinner, COVER 3 is ready to serve you. Come and experience their specialties: Dining, Spirits and Sports.
Top review
Kelli
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
My friends and I had a wonderful time at brunch. The server Debbie and the manager Jason were exceptional. This is my third visit and my most enjoyable. The atmosphere and vibe were both enjoyable. 
A photo of Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar restaurant
4.6
4.6 (864)
$31 to $50
American
North Central
About the restaurant
Meadow Neighborhood Eatery is the first restaurant by husband and wife team, Chef PJ Edwards and Lindsey Edwards.

Opened September 2018, Meadow provides North Central San Antonio with a friendly, fun, warm and relaxing environment to enjoy dinner, brunch and lunch with family and friends.

Our menus change frequently as we work closely with local farmers and ranchers to provide our guests with a truly Seasonal Texas Southern dining experience.

A beautiful patio with a large wood burning fireplace is perfectly cozy during the cooler evenings. With a large dining room available for up to 60 people and a more intimate space in our private dining room for groups of up to 30 people, we Have the perfect space for your next party.

Join us for date night or a brunch with friends and family and enjoy our ever changing truly Seasonal menu.

Top review
Maxine
Dined 3 days ago
A great dining experience overall. Food and drinks were carefully and deliciously prepared. Our server, John, was attentive, helpful, and personable.
A photo of Renzo's Trattoria & Pizzeria restaurant
4.5
4.5 (275)
$31 to $50
Italian
San Ysidro
About the restaurant
Renzo’s Trattoria e Pizzeria is a local-family owned restaurant that is inspired by the aromas and flavors of classic Italian cuisine. Our Chef has created a menu that evokes the traditional flavors of the regions around Italy. We offer our guests an invitation to enjoy the the simplicity of Italian cuisine all while elevating the dining experience with a beautiful ambiance, carefully curated cocktails, a hand-picked and affordable wine list, and top notch service. Our dining room displays a stunning mural of Positano, and our large outdoor patio has a garden like setting. We hope you will enjoy your time with us at Renzo's, and feel like you're a part of our family. Ciao!


Top review
RussellVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently good and fair priced restaurant. Will always go back.
A photo of Selda Mediterranean Kitchen restaurant
4.5
4.5 (28)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
North Central
About the restaurant
We are a Mediterranean restaurant that offers Turkish cuisine. We have a large variety of dishes that are delicious including kebabs, pide, lamacun, lamb, lots of salads and delicious desserts, including baklava. Our sister restaurant Selda Dallas is located in Dallas, Texas.
Top review
Kelly
Dined on May 11, 2025
My family came for Mother’s Day and it was a fantastic experience! Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and the best service. We will definitely be back!
A photo of Sichuan House restaurant
4.4
4.4 (58)
$30 and under
Sichuan
Far West Side
About the restaurant
Humble eatery featuring Sichuan tapas, hot pots & mains such as pork belly & Kung Pao shrimp.
Top review
Rita
Dined on May 11, 2025
It was great to be able to make a reservation for Mother’s Day. The restaurant was busy but the food was still on point. Great service as well. Highly recommend.
A photo of P.F. Chang's - San Antonio restaurant
4.3
4.3 (170)
$30 and under
Chinese
Alamo Heights
About the restaurant
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
Top review
Rachell
Dined on May 11, 2025
The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Our waitress was personable and made sure we had everything we needed.
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