We’re most of the way through 2022, and enough new dining options have sprouted up to change the face of the Alamo City’s culinary scene. Whether you’re into unique outdoor spaces, craft cocktails or seasonally inspired food, there’s a spot for you on this list of the hottest new places to drink and dine. Check out this collection of 28 exciting new destinations that have opened since the start of the year.

Kura Sushi 255 E. Basse Road, #384, (726)208-0888, kurasushi.com The highly anticipated wait for SA’s first conveyor-belt sushi bar, Kura, came to an end earlier this year. The sushi bar located at the quarry is now up and running serving their famed handmade sushi, ramen and deserts. Kura’s expansion into San Antonio marks the ninth store the Japan-based restaurant has in Texas. Photo via Instagram / kurasushi_usa
Allora was known as a “distinctly Italian restaurant with uniquely Texan flavors.” Credit: Instagram / allorapearl
Arrosta 1803 Broadway St., #384, (210) 979-9950, arrostapearl.com Arrosta serves up casual Italian dishes from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m daily, right inside the Oxbow building at the Pearl. The restaurant describes its offerings as “Italian street food” and emphasizes the quick casual counter service it offers. Photo via Instagram / anncompositions
Hola! 603 S. Alamo St., (210) 236-5688, holatapas.com In early May, chef-owner Rene Fernandez, who helms Southtown’s Azuca Nuevo Latino, expanded his restaurant empire via Hola!. The new contemporary tapas and wine bar opened its doors May 12, offering late night dining on Friday and Saturday nights as well as an exclusive Sunday menu. The restaurant boasts its sharable, family style dining structure encouraging patrons to share tapas. Photo via Instagram / roxymoon83
Vintage Wine Bar and Specialty Foods 555 W. Bitters Rd., #112, (210) 267-1872, facebook.com/Vintage-Wine-Bar-Speciality-Foods-112259627892262 A new, highly anticipated concept from local chef PJ Edwards and his wife Lindsey arrived this spring: Vintage Wine Bar and Specialty Foods. The couple’s wine-and-grocery concept is located at The Alley on Bitters, which also houses several other eateries, fashion boutiques and art galleries. The menu offers a range of French and Mediterranean staples and the store offers upscale retail items and wine for sale. Photo via Instagram / vintagewinehcv
Free Roam Brewing Company 325 S. Main St., Boerne, freeroambrewing.com Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt’s buffalo inspired Borne based brewery opened in the old Boerne Liberty Stable in early March. Free Roam Brewmaster Jaron Shepherd was also at the helm for the previous Affeldt’s brewing venture, 21st Amendment Brewing in San Francisco. Free Roam Brewing currently offers 6 in house brews and also features 4 guest drafts. Photo via Instagram / heroicmediastudio and freeroambrewingcompany
Reese Bros. BBQ 906 Hoefgen Ave., reesebrosbbq.com After years of serving up barbecue at pop-ups in the south and west parts of the Lone Star State, San Antonio natives Nick and Elliot Reese decided to open a brick and mortar location of Reese Bros in their hometown. Open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on the east south east side of town their new spot still features their famous sausage, turkey, ribs and 14-hour smoked brisket. Photo via Instagram / reesebrosbbq
Shin-Dig 2250 Bulverde Rd., 726-444-0091, shindigsa.com The new bar and lounge concept from the owners of the Angry Elephant brings an upscale feel with booths for private parties and a bar with granite countertops. Shin-Dig’s opening brings a boost to Stone Oak’s upscale nightlife, open every day from noon to 2 a.m. Photo via Instagram / theshindigsa
Dash 1017 N. Flores St., (210) 222-1849, gwendolyngroup.com Celebrated San Antonio chef Michael Sohocki’s first foray into the lounge scene began this January in the loft space at the 5 Points Local building. The concept features “European classic cocktails with Japanese techniques,” and is open from Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Photo via Instagram / dashbarsatx
El Honky Tonk 316 N. Flores, elhonkytonk.com San Antonio bar El Honky Tonk opened earlier this month serving up “Urban Cowboy Vibes,” cold beers, mixed drinks and country music near the Frost Tower. The bar will also feature culinary pieces from James Gonzaba Sr., father of El Honky Tonk owner James Gonzaba Jr. Photo via Instagram / loridodsonphotography
The Beignet Stand 312 Pearl Parkway, thebeignetstand.com The Pearl Farmers Market staple The Beignet Stand began began its brick and mortar era at the Broadway corridor on April 20, 2022. The French donut kiosk announced in October of last year that it would begin selling its unexpected beignet fillings and sauces — think honey-butter, white chocolate-orange-rum-marmalade and matcha-cherry blossom — in the space that formerly housed Baby Taco Garage. Photo via Instagram / thebeignetstand
Bexar Kolache Co. 819 Fredericksburg Rd., bexarkolaches.com Bexar Kolache Co. founder Emily Stone opened her second shop in mid-January, adding to her San Antonio-style kolache mini-empire. The shopfront at 819 Fredericksburg Road offers a dine-in space where pastry fiends can sample her take on the Czech and Slovak finger food, which pairs flaky pastry with sweet or savory fillings. Photo via Instagram / bexarkolaches
Sushi Haya 226 W Bitters Rd., (210) 370-9332, sushihayaus.com All-you-can-eat concept Sushi Haya has been in the works since last November, according to its social media accounts and opened its doors in mid-march. Sushi Haya’s extensive menu offers bento boxes, rolls, sushi and sashimi, along with Japanese and hibachi entrees. The all-you-can-eat offer holds guests to a few standard rules, including a two-hour time limit. Photo via Instagram / sushihayasa
Witness 7280 UTSA Boulevard, #101, (206) 329-0248, facebook.com/witnessbar UTSA Boulevard has gained a new bar and nightclub this month: Witness. The recently-opened concept is helmed by the owners of other popular night spots La Roca, Green Lantern and Box Car. UTSA-area spot Study Space closed in March to make way for the swanky new venue. Photo via Instagram / witness_satx
Cake Thieves 1602 E. Houston St., facebook.com/cakethievesbakery After years running a commissary operation and dropping off its sweets at other local dining spots, vegan pastry outfit Cake Thieves Bakery has its own brick-and-mortar storefront. Tucked between Credit Human and Korean-influenced eatery The Magpie at Hackberry Market, Cake Thieves is open 7 a.m. to sell out or 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or sell out. Photo via Instagram / cakethievesbakery
Hanamaru Cafe 7460 Callaghan Rd. #333, instagram.com/hanamarucafetx Japanese food newcomer Hanamaru Cafe held its grand opening in April offering sweet and savory versions of the popular fish-shaped snack. Taiyaki typically features a Japanese pancake or waffle batter filled with red bean paste, custard, chocolate, cheese or sweet potato. Photo via Instagram / hanamarutx
Panfila Cantina 22250 Bulverde Rd #114, (210) 455-0702, facebook.com/PanfilaCantina This new Northeast SA eatery offers fare inspired by Mexican street food for brunch and dinner daily alongside cocktails such as the Cazuela de Tamarindo, with reposado tequila, tamarind soda, fresh citrus and chamoy. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Photo via Instagram / panfila_cantina
Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet 12858 Frontage Road, (210) 251-2124, dimassis.com Fans of falafel, tabouli and hummus will be able to tuck into those — and dozens of other items — at Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet’s second San Antonio location, which opened in March. Photo via Instagram / dimassis_buffet
Time to 8 9390 Huebner Rd., instagram.com/timeto8restaurant The space that formerly housed Medical Center eatery Thyme for Lunch reopened last month with a new concept serving up ramen and sushi under a similarly pun-prone moniker: Time to 8. Photo via Instagram / timeto8restaurant
Old Fashioned Sticky Buns 2317 Vance Jackson Rd., instagram.com/oldfashionedstickybuns Balcones Heights’ new dessert spot Old Fashioned Sticky Buns offers a plethora of delicacies, both savory and sweet. Sure, sticky buns are the star at the new spot, located at 2317 Vance Jackson Road, which even offers a build-your-own cinnamon bun bar. However, those who lean to the savory side can choose between a trio of sandwiches and soups for lunch. Photo via Instagram / oldfashionedstickybuns
Suck It Mixology Bar 1163 E. Commerce St., (210) 564-9062, chefsuckit.com/suck-it-mixology-bar The minds behind irreverent Asian-fusion spot Suck It: The Restaurant opened a new drinkery in March that’s been in the works for San Antonio’s historic St. Paul Square area since 2018. Suck It Asian Mixology Bar slings Asian-inspired cocktails along with smoked pork ramen and pork belly tacos. Photo via Instagram / suckitbar
Naranja Mezcal and Tequila Bar 150 E. Houston St., (210) 227-9700, hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com/naranja-bar.htm Swanky cocktail spot Naranja Tequila and Mezcal Bar opened its doors earlier this spring. Located inside the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk hotel, the lounge offers a selection of tequilas and mezcals not found elsewhere in San Antonio, according to hotel officials. Photo via Instagram / naranjatequilamezcalbar
La Tienda de Birria 930 N. New Braunfels, facebook.com/LaTiendadeBirria Cherrity Bar’s journey as a culinary institution doesn’t stop at giving back one drink at a time or at their east side brick and mortar. Chef Ernie Bradley’s food truck concept began doing pop-ups in late 2020. Its menu features exciting takes on traditional Mexican dishes inspired from the chef’s trips, training and time there. Photo via Instagram / latiendadebirria
Bright Coffee 1705 Blanco Rd., (956) 592-4517, brightcoffeesa.square.site With massive windows, floral features, colorful furniture and cream white walls, Bright coffee’s aesthetics live up to its name. Founded by couple Hana Buck and Rolando Almaraz, Bright coffee opened its doors in early february. Nestled in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, Bright’s menu features traditional coffee fixes as well as specialty drinks. Photo via Instagram / brightcoffeesa
​​Kaffeinated 12619 La Cantera Parkway, #209, (210) 255-1260, kaffeinated.co San Antonio’s newest crêpe and coffee spot opened in February of 2022, doling out treats in an atmosphere tailored for Instagram shares. The cafe offers a variety of food and drink amid pink and purple details and gilded accents. Photo via Instagram / kaffeinatedtx Credit: Instagram / kaffeinatedtx
Tlahco Mexican Kitchen 1662 Encino Rio, #100, (210) 455-8543, tlahcokitchen.com San Antonio dining spot Tlahco Mexican Kitchen is now serving up interior-Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner at a second location – this one in San Antonio’s Stone Oak neighborhood. The new restaurant at 1662 Encino Rio, Suite 100 serves the same enchiladas, tacos, Mexican moles, grill platters and tortilla soup popular at Tlahco’s original San Pedro Avenue location. Photo via Instagram / tlacho.mk
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles 8222 Agora Parkway, #148, (210) 616-2202 A China-based restaurant chain is now doling out lightning-speed noodle bowls in San Antonio’s northeastern suburb of Selma. Ten Second Yunnan Rice Noodle Shop is known for serving — you guessed it — Chinese rice noodles in a variety of broths including spicy Szechuan, pork, chicken and hot-and-sour. The chain prides itself on getting its noods to customers super hot and super fast. Photo by Nina Rangel
Kimura 1017 N. Flores St., (210) 444-0702, kimurasa.com Kimura’s rebirth just north of downtown came days after celebrated SA chef Michael Sohocki shuttered the spot’s original location in the city center. The restaurant is now serving their staple ramen and Japanese specialties for dine-in and takeout at the 5 Points Local building — recent host to pop-up concepts Motel Fried Chicken and J Dub’s Burgers & Grub. Photo via Instagram / kimura_ramen

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