Local Restaurant Partners

Aldino
(210) 340-0000
A mix of California and Italian decor with marble floors and counters and a secluded candlelit area for romantic dining are the draws here. This place is family friendly, and the diners have a view of the kitchen. Try the various pastas, pizza, salad, fresh fish, or chicken.

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano
(210) 696-2536
Offering age-old tradition and timeless recipes that have been passed down through generations, the restaurant successfully combines cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experience that won’t soon be forgotten. A great Italian restaurant with great dishes such as, Scallopine Caprusso (Veal stuffed with asiago and prosciutto on a bed of fresh spinach, marsala sauce and mushrooms). No matter what the occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano promises to make your next dining experience truly unforgettable.

Cementville
(210) 828-7232
Whether it’s a fresh twist on a breadbasket or shrimp summer rolls with chili mint syrup and peanut sauce – Cementville will be making some culinary waves around the Alamo City.

Frederick’s
(210) 828-9050
Frederick Costa impresses with a menu that combines East and West. The influence of growing up in his parents’ Vietnamese restaurant in Paris is evident in dishes like the Daurade a l’aigre doux that features a filet of red snapper with an improved-upon sweet-and-sour sauce, or the Oysters Casino perfumed with bacon and garlic. The Pot au Feu Tonkinois or the Filet de Boeuf aux Poivre Vert served with a green peppercorn sauce are excellent choices as well. The wine list is praiseworthy and service here is never lacking. Frederick’s highly trained staff are definitely up to par when it comes to pleasing.

La Fogata
(210) 340-1337
Internationally known for flavoruful Mexican cuisine, La Fogata is one of San Antonio’s most unique gathering spots, famous for our food, margaritas and great atmosphere.

Luna Blue Cafe
(210) 495-3171
Whether you select the free range chicken, seafood delivered fresh daily, or Black Angus beef, Chef Louis Halfant’s eclectic creations will dazzle you. Using on the freshest herbs and produce, Chef Louis prepares each dish with “rustic passion” – a passion which wowed the critics at Texas Monthly and the San Antonio Express-News.

Massimo
(210) 342-8556
“At last a REAL ITALIAN restaurant in San Antonio. Run by real Italians straight out of Rome and Romagna. With cooks from bella Italia, too. And a menu that will surprise you with its simplicity and purity.”

Paesanos
(210) 828-5191
Its enticing Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, served in the sophisticated yet relaxed ambience of the restaurant’s scenic location overlooking the Quarry Golf Course, just north of downtown. The service is always impeccable.

Reggiano’s Pacifico Restaurant
(210) 403-2100
Reggiano’s modern, elegant decor make guests suspect they’ve left Texas–unless they opt for alfresco dining on the spacious rock patio. Reggiano’s offers a wide variety of mouthwatering Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes.

Shiraz
(210) 829-8880
Shiraz offers Middle Eastern cuisine for those in search of a culinary shift from the standard Tex-Mex fare of these parts. Exotic Iranian flavors fill the simple but serene atmosphere, tempting you with delectable dishes. Try the ”fesenjan” (braised chicken stewed with pomegranates), ”bandary” (sirloin in a spicy pomegranate sauce), lamb ”baghala polo” (lamb shank) or duck breast with rice and raisins. An admirable wine list and the occasional show of belly dancers add to the exotic element Shiraz maintains.

StoneWerks
(210) 828-3508
The decor here lies somewhere between rustic ranch house and polished hacienda. A full bar serves several draft and bottle beers as well as a good selection of wine. If you are hungry, drop in for lunch or an early dinner. Start with the divine artichoke dip and then dig in to the pecan breaded chicken.

Zinc Champagne & Wine Bar
(210) 224-2900
Concentrating on fine spirits, Zinc gives diners a chance to sample from an extensive bar list. Champagne is the theme, but wine and aperitifs hold their own on a list that could serve as a manual on how to drink well. The menu is small but enticing, offering rich snacks like a lamb chutney sandwich, escargot and chicken pâtè with pear preserves.