River Walk downtown
San Antonio, United States
Home to Iron Cactus, Boudro's, Ostra, and Brenner's, the heart of San Antonio's riverside dining.
Places in River Walk downtown
- Boudro's on the Riverwalk Known for its famous tableside guacamole along the River Walk.
- Ostra A seafood eatery with Riverwalk views named by the Travel Channel as one of the best restaurants on the Riverwalk, with a sustainable seafood menu.
- Brenner's on the River Walk An elevated steakhouse experience with expertly dry-aged steaks and an award-winning wine list.
- Iron Cactus The local pick for Mexican food for two decades at 200 River Walk.
Practical notes for San Antonio
- Best time to visit
- October to April offers mild Texas weather for walking the River Walk and exploring the Alamo and Pearl districts.
- Getting around
- The River Walk connects downtown San Antonio's restaurants and hotels, with the Pearl district a short walk or drive north along the river's Museum Reach.
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
- Language
- English and Spanish.
- Timezone
- CST (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Current trends
- San Antonio's River Walk dining scene continues to earn national recognition, with Hotel Emma's Michelin Key status in the historic Pearl district and Esencia's new curated luxury dining at The St. Anthony Hotel reflecting the city's rising culinary sophistication alongside its two-decade-old local institutions.
Other neighborhoods in San Antonio
- Pearl district — Home to Hotel Emma, the only hotel in San Antonio with a Michelin Key, on the Museum Reach portion of the river.
- Downtown high-rise district — Home to Thompson San Antonio, a modern high-rise with a rooftop pool and celebrity restaurant.
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