Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

Nicosi

4.9

4.9 (67)

$50 and over

Dessert

Downtown

About the restaurant

Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

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Josh

Dined 1 day ago

Very neat place Happy to have gone and I really enjoyed the experience. It’s a great place to celebrate something special, or just celebrate any day of the week. A neat take a dessert.

Brunetta Tinto & Pasta

4.8

4.8 (81)

$30 and under

Italian

Mcallen

About the restaurant

Located in central McAllen Convention Center next to Kumori. We aim to serve the finest Italian cuisine in the heart of McAllen, while also providing an elevated style of service to all our guests. Come and enjoy our signature pasta dishes featuring our very own in house handmade pasta. A cuisine fit to entice any palette, did we mention our focaccia is made fresh to order every time?

"La nostra casa è la tua casa!" - Brunetta Tinto & Pasta

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ANA

Dined 7 days ago

Brunetta is always a good experience! The pizzas and salads are outstanding.

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LASAGNA EMILIANA

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PAPPARDELLE BOSCAIOLA

The Melting Pot - San Antonio

4.6

4.6 (2044)

$31 to $50

Fondue

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different - and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

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Courtney

Dined on Jan 11, 2025

Our waiter made the night. He was so patient. I wish I caught his name. Long hair, pony tail, serving a family of 5 with twins who has bdays. We were A LOT and he was patient. Food was good, as to be expected. But thank you for a wonderful experience.

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Spinach Artichoke

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Pure Chocolate Fondue

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Cheese & Chocolate for 4

Morton's The Steakhouse - San Antonio

4.5

4.5 (2090)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

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ScottVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Service was great (Destiny is amazing) but the food was slow to come out. The food was great as usual. So glad to have restaurant week again!

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Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

4.5

4.5 (1206)

$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.

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Raul

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed the happy hour menu, both food and drinks. Our server Geronimo was very good, attentive and his timing on everything was perfect. We really liked the meatballs, seafood salad, arancini, salami and cheeses, calamari, sauteed shrimp with lemon cream sauce, and the mussels. They were all outstanding. We will go again, especially for happy hour.

Scuzzi's Italian Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1103)

$30 and under

Italian

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Scuzzi’s offers the best Italian food in the North San Antonio area. Join us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour on the patio, bar, or dining room with excellent wine selections, draft beer, and cocktails. At Scuzzi’s, we offer custom menus for all types of events, buy-outs, and private functions. We also specialize in private dining, events, catering, and delivery. Shrimp Scuzzi's is a Must-Try.

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GloriaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Yet another outstanding meal of Chicken Saltimbocca and Chicken Piccata! Great service, great food as always!

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P.F. Chang's - La Cantera

4.5

4.5 (155)

$30 and under

Chinese

La Cantera

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.

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MELISSA

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Great everytime and the service is always excellent 👏

SILO Prime

4.5

4.5 (2359)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Led by Chef Gary Boatman, SILO PRIME is a modern steakhouse offering a dynamic fine-dining experience. Featuring the highest quality PRIME Beef from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the menu features best-in-class quality, including Tristan Island Lobster and Texas-raised Akaushi beef.

Our impeccable chef-driven cuisine, extensive wine list and exceptional hospitality is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

SILO PRIME offers access to the Rooftop Terrace featuring a wrap - around stunning view of downtown San Antonio.

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BrandonVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

We have a wonderful experience every time we dine here. Bernie the pianist on Friday is the icing on the cake. Highly recommend for a special night out or business dinner.

RU RESTAURANT

4.5

4.5 (14)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

Mcallen

About the restaurant

RU: tu nuevo SPOT favorito. Dos letras que, separadas, no significan nada, pero juntas lo representan todo... Nuestra propuesta gastronómica, con nuestra herencia mexicana y matices internacionales, ofrece una experiencia única, fusionando tradición y creatividad. En RU encontrarás el ambiente perfecto para compartir en familia, celebrar con amigos, vivir momentos especiales o simplemente explorar nuevos sabores. Ven y #BeRU

RU: your new favorite SPOT. Two letters that, on their own, mean nothing, but together, represent everything... Our culinary offering, rooted in Mexican heritage with international touches, delivers a unique experience, blending tradition and creativity. At RU, you’ll find the perfect setting to enjoy with family, celebrate with friends, cherish special moments, or simply explore new flavors. Come and BeRU.

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DULCE

Dined 3 days ago

America and jerson did a great job taking care of us! RU is my favorite restaurant!

Kona Grill - North Star

4.3

4.3 (588)

$30 and under

American

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill at North Star Mall, a premier shopping destination in San Antonio, TX, and home to the largest cowboy boot sculpture. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Alfred

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

First experience with Kona Grill. Great food, huge portions and outstanding service!

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Sushi Sundays at Kona Grill

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Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

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