San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurants

San Antonio's famed Riverwalk is Texas' answer to the canals of Venice, Italy, with a southern twist. It is one of the top spots to visit in San Antonio and offers rides on the river as well as shopping and entertainment. However, one of the best things to do on San Antonio's Riverwalk is to have a great meal. The area that surrounds the Riverwalk offers a wide variety of atmospheres as well as food types.

Dick's Last Resort

Dick's Last Resort is a restaurant that is of the casual variety. The food is about average for an eatery in the Riverwalk area. However, it is not the food that most patrons go for. It is the treatment and manners of the staff. In this restaurant that offers a switch to normal customer service, it is the job of the servers and staff at this restaurant to be as rude as possible to you. Many throw your place mats at you, just to start you off. The ruder they are the better. However, it is also a safe place and great to take the family. For an even greater experience, take a group and do not let them know about the service. Do not forget to carry a video camera or camera to catch their expressions. The fare includes salads, ribs, catfish, crab, and chicken. Prices range from about $13 to $25. Lunch is available at a reduced price. It is located at 406 Navarro, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.224.0026.

Lone Star Café

The Lone Star Café is a Texas Style Steakhouse. One can find all kinds of steak favorites, as well as Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Fried Chicken, Catfish, Shrimp, Ribs, and even burgers. Prices start at $6.99 for several sandwiches to $21.99 for the Rancher's Rib Eye steak. Lunch menus are also available at a lower cost. They offer great service and good tasting food, too. It is located at 237 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.281.1292

Michelino's Ristorante Italiano

Michelino's Ristorante Italiano is an Italian restaurant with some of the best pastas around. The menu ranges from their Lasagna, which is available in a meat version as well as a spinach version. Pasta prices start at $10.99 to $16.99. Their specialties, which include Salmon with Herbs, start at $14.99 to $20.99. They also have a couple of Italian sub sandwiches for $7.99. The lunch menu has items available at a lower cost. Michelino's is located at 521 Riverwalk,
San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.281.1292.

Café Olé

Café Olé is the home of the 60-ounce Margarita, and a tasty one at that. This Tex-Mex restaurant offers some of the best Fajitas (chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetable) in San Antonio. They also have a menu that ranges from nachos to quesadillas to tamales and enchiladas. The Tortilla Soup is also very good. Prices start at $6.99 for a taco salad to $28.99 for the Shrimp Fajitas for Two. A lower prices lunch menu is also available. Find Café Olé at 521 Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.281.1292.

Frederick's Restaurant

Frederick's Restaurant is popular for their French Fusion cuisine. The menu features many seafood dishes, with a favorite being Filet de Saumon aux Saveurs Orientale, which is a Sesame Seared Fresh Norwegian Salmon with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, and Jasmine Rice. The menu also has Beef Tenderloins, Veal, Lobster, and Lamb. This is a fine dining style restaurant, and prices range from $20 to $60, for main courses. Frederick's is located at 7701 Broadway, Suite #20,
San Antonio, TX 78209, 210.828.9050.

The Iron Cactus

The Iron Cactus is another Tex-Mex restaurant in the Riverwalk area. The menu offered is vast including fajitas, steaks, ribs, tacos, enchiladas, hamburgers, and chicken sandwiches. Their drink menu is immense and they offer many different types of tequilas for the connoisseur of liquors. Prices start at $12.95 for Ahi Fish Tacos to $35.90 for the Tequila Adobo Marinated Shrimp Fajitas for Two. It is located at 200 Riverwalk, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.224.9835.

Paesanos Riverwalk

Paesanos Riverwalk is a restaurant that offers both Mediterranean and Italian style menu items. The menu offers everything from standard Italian pastas such as Lasagna, Ziti, and Manicotti, to Sea bass, Clams, and Salmon. Be aware that the restaurant is normally crowded and noisy, but the food makes up for it. Expect to pay about $50 per person for the meal. It is located at 111 W. Crockett St., San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.227.2782.

Boudro's on the Riverwalk

Boudro's on the Riverwalk has to be the best restaurant not only on the Riverwalk, but also in the city. It has a wide variety of food. The food ranges from quail to duck to tuna to salmon to prime rib. Prices range from $14.50 to $36.00. The restaurant is located at 421 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.224.8484.

Citrus

Citrus is one of the many restaurants that are located within hotels on the Riverwalk. Citrus is located within the Hotel Valencia in San Antonio and serves New American food. The restaurant offers a wide variety of eats. It is one of the few restaurants on this list that are open for breakfast, lunch (6:30a - 2:30p), and dinner (6p - 10p). Prices range from $8 for the Oyster & Chicken Gumbo to $36 for the Pan Roasted Buffalo Tenderloins. Breakfast and lunch menu items are less pricey. Citrus at the Hotel Valencia is located at Hotel Valencia at 150 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.230.8412.

Little Rhein Steak House

The Little Rhein Steak House has been around for quite some time. The interior can be a bit noisy and crowded, but outside seating is a great atmosphere (weather permitting). This is also an eatery that can be a bit pricey. However, the steaks are great. The menu also includes rib eyes, porterhouse, lamb chops, lobster, and salmon. The prices range from $19 to $40. The restaurant is located at 231 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.225.2111.

Depending on what a visitor feels like eating, there is something for everyone to choose.