The Alley Cat's Guidebook to Southtown Bars, Restaurants & Galleries
Food Scene
Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Inside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
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Battalion
604 S Alamo StInside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
Best frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
180 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StBest frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
Old style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo StOld style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
An upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
123 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bliss
926 S Presa StAn upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Best moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
52 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StBest moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
Some of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
45 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa StSome of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
Popular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StPopular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
Really good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo StReally good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
89 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
Microbrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
150 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarMicrobrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
114 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StLocal favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StUpscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StLocal pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Il Forno
122 Nogalitos StHip farm-to-table pizza joint.
Restaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
140 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей The Guenther House
205 E Guenther StRestaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
Casa Azul de Andrea
1036 S Alamo StHidden gem.
The Jewel
1102 S Alamo StAmerican cuisine.
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StFantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo StPizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StAdorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's StMuy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
Station Cafe
108 King William StFantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo StCentral American, Caribbean
Casa Margarita
716 S Alamo StMexican meals and more.
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo StSushi and champagne...
Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetGluten-free eating right down the street.
Mixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
Mixtli
812 South Alamo StreetMixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard StreetGus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Truly famous fried chicken.
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military DrBurgerteca
403 Blue StarUp Scale
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa StSouthtown 101
101 Pereida StDive bar with cheap eats
BARRIO DOGG
Lowrider culture scene. Homemade hot dogs and buns with beers.
Bars
Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Rooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
42 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bar America
723 S Alamo StRooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
J&O's Cantina
1014 S Presa StCool dive bar. Local musicians and comedians, cheap drinks.
Big open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
194 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StBig open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
Large local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Southtown 101
101 Pereida StLarge local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
Secret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
97 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StSecret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo StWine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StLocal favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
San Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
87 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Tuna
100 Probandt StSan Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
A southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lowcountry
318 Martinez StA southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
Bruno's Dive Bar
1004 South Alamo StreetThe name says it all!
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StOld German setting, German beers galore!
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's StFun bar in old gas station.
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
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Lowcountry
318 Martinez StCraft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
The Bar at Mixtli
McIntyre's Southtown
Hands Down
Near Dark
Bar Ludivine
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's StGimme Gimme
Nearby hangout
Galleries
To be truly in the know, be sure to visit the studio of local artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz for fun and surprises at 1415 South Presa Street.
Terrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
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Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa StTerrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
Freight
1913 S Flores StGallery and artist studios.
Internationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo StInternationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
Sharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
Sala Diaz
517 Stieren StSharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
San Antonio Art League Gallery and Museum
130 King William StLocal art league with exhibitions.
Leading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Gravelmouth Gallery
1906 S Flores StLeading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ruby City
150 Camp StWas listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarBrick
108 Blue StarHot Box Gallery
Etc Eats
Some other Southtown spots...
Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo StCinnamon buns, yum!
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's StAlcohol-laced ice cream!
Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
128 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StPlace to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
Oh Yeah Cakes
713 South Saint Mary's StreetDelicious $3 cupcakes; $1 day olds
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StTaqueria Los Cuates