OUR PICK: Silo Terrace Oyster Bar, 22111 I-10 W., (210) 698-2002, siloelevatedcuisine.com
It may be a tad out of the way and on the spendy side, but most folks who’ve tried Silo Terrace Oyster Bar will tell you it’s worth it. Situated across from The Dominion, the restaurant offers two very different dining areas: 1) a posh interior with massive windows, chandeliers and intimate seating arrangements and leather banquettes and 2) a super-relaxed covered terrace outfitted with TVs (typically tuned into the game), an L-shaped oyster bar and wooden tables available on a first come, first served basis. Regardless of where you sit, the menu remains an impressive selection of shareable starters (the signature chicken-fried oysters and jumbo lump crab cake are both excellent), entrees (from lobster ravioli to pan-seared scallops) and veg-friendly sides (the truffle mac and cheese is a steal at $6). Unless you’re celebrating something special, head for the terrace, a low-key spot to unwind during happy hour (4-7 p.m. daily), which includes discounts on small plates and oysters, plus $3 off featured wines by the glass, $1 off selected beers and $2 off signature cocktails.
It may be a tad out of the way and on the spendy side, but most folks who’ve tried Silo Terrace Oyster Bar will tell you it’s worth it. Situated across from The Dominion, the restaurant offers two very different dining areas: 1) a posh interior with massive windows, chandeliers and intimate seating arrangements and leather banquettes and 2) a super-relaxed covered terrace outfitted with TVs (typically tuned into the game), an L-shaped oyster bar and wooden tables available on a first come, first served basis. Regardless of where you sit, the menu remains an impressive selection of shareable starters (the signature chicken-fried oysters and jumbo lump crab cake are both excellent), entrees (from lobster ravioli to pan-seared scallops) and veg-friendly sides (the truffle mac and cheese is a steal at $6). Unless you’re celebrating something special, head for the terrace, a low-key spot to unwind during happy hour (4-7 p.m. daily), which includes discounts on small plates and oysters, plus $3 off featured wines by the glass, $1 off selected beers and $2 off signature cocktails.
WINNER: Bakery Lorraine, 306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 110, (210) 862-5582, bakerylorraine.com
2. Cake Crumbs, 1218 W. Bitters Road, Suite 108, (210) 906-3783, cakecrumbssa.com
3. Bird Bakery, 5912 Broadway, (210) 804-2473, birdbakery.com
WINNER: Smoke Shack, 3714 Broadway, (210) 957-1430, smokeshacksa.com
2. Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q, multiple locations, rudysbbq.com
3. 2m Smokehouse & Catering, 2731 S. W. W. White Road, (210) 885-93
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WINNER: Lulu’s Bakery & Cafe, 918 N. Main Ave., (210) 951-2802, luluscafeinsa.com
2. De Wese’s Tip Top Cafe, 2814 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 735-2222
3. MK Davis Restaurant, 1302 N. Flores St., (210) 223-1208, mkdavisrestaurant.com
WINNER: Golden Wok, multiple locations, goldenwoksa.com
2. Ding How, 4531 NW Loop 410, (210) 549-8881, dinghowsa.com
3. Taste of Asia, 300 W. Bitters Road, Suite 120, (210) 496-6266
WINNER: Local Coffee, multiple locations, localcoffeesa.com
2. Barrio Barista, 3735 Culebra Road, (210) 519-5403, barriobarista.coffee
3. Rosella Coffee Co., 203 E. Jones Ave., Suite 101, (210) 277-8574, rosellacoffee.com
2. Barrio Barista, 3735 Culebra Road, (210) 519-5403, barriobarista.coffee
3. Rosella Coffee Co., 203 E. Jones Ave., Suite 101, (210) 277-8574, rosellacoffee.com
WINNER: Blanco Cafe, 1720 Blanco Road, (210) 732-6480
2. Taco Libre, 6511 Ingram Road, Suite 101, (210) 592-6288, facebook.com/vivatacolibre
3. Rosario’s, multiple locations, rosariossa.com
WINNER: Justin’s Ice Cream, 245 E. Commerce, (210) 222-2707, facebook.com/Justinsicecreamsanantonioriverwalk
2. Lick Honest Ice Creams, 312 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 2101, (210) 314-8166, ilikelick.com
3. Amy’s Ice Creams, 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 430, (210) 832-8886, amysicecreams.com
2. Lick Honest Ice Creams, 312 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 2101, (210) 314-8166, ilikelick.com
3. Amy’s Ice Creams, 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 430, (210) 832-8886, amysicecreams.com
WINNER: Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House, 214 Broadway, (210) 375-4082, nectarsa.com
2. Snociopa, 6423 Babcock Road, Suite 104 , (210) 455 -8638, snopioca.com
3. Bar Louie, multiple locations, barlouie.com
2. Snociopa, 6423 Babcock Road, Suite 104 , (210) 455 -8638, snopioca.com
3. Bar Louie, multiple locations, barlouie.com
WINNER: Sweet Yams, 218 N. Cherry St., (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/sweetyamsorganic
2. Green Vegetarian Cuisine, multiple locations, eatatgreen.com
3. Viva Vegeria, 1422 Nogalitos St., (210) 465-9233, myvegeria.com
2. Green Vegetarian Cuisine, multiple locations, eatatgreen.com
3. Viva Vegeria, 1422 Nogalitos St., (210) 465-9233, myvegeria.com
WINNER: Sea Island Shrimp House, multiple locations, shrimphouse.com
2. El Bucanero, multiple locations, bucanerosanantonio.com
3. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 76 North East Loop 410, (210) 340-7143, pappadeaux.com