Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio’s culinary scene is thriving despite recent inflation, labor and pandemic curveballs.

Here are 22 of the most exciting new restaurants and bars to open in the Alamo City so far in 2023. The new additions range from coffee and brunch spots to barbecue and ramen eateries — to name just a few.

Wild Japanese BBQ & Shabu 1540 N. Loop 1604 East, (210) 626-8087, wildjbbq.com Stone Oak residents can now enjoy all-you-can-eat hot pot and tableside barbecue dining at this new restaurant from the owners of Wild Goji Sushi Restaurant & Bar. Credit: Photo via Instagram / wildjbbqnshabusat
Breakaway Brewing 1518 E. Grayson St., (210) 951-5614, breakawaybrewing.us This quirky cycling-themed brewery & pub is the new kid on the block in the historic Government Hill neighborhood. Credit: Photo via Instagram / breakawaybrewingsa
Arenas Marisqueria 19903 Stone Oak Pkwy. #202, (210) 267-5135, arenaslounge.com Arenas Marisqueria is bringing classy, resort-style food to the Stone Oak area. The menu features fresh seafood and signature cocktails. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Arenas Marisqueria and Lounge
Texas Dog Co. & Beer Garden 4302 Hyatt Pl. Dr., texasdog.co This dog-friendly drinking spot features a full bar and food truck park, sand volleyball courts, a kids playground and gated dog runs. Take advantage of their $3 margaritas on Monday while your dog makes some new friends! Credit: Photo via Instagram / benjiandtasha
Best Ramen Bakudan Ramen Multiple locations bakudanramen.com Credit: Photo via Instagram / bakudanramenbandera
Rosario’s 722 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com Rosario’s newest (and since March of 2023, its only) location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar in Southtown, with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Expected to open in spring 2023, the rooftop bar will welcome guests ages 23 and up and have a dedicated bar and small bites menu. Credit: Photo by Nina Rangel
Leche de Tigre 318 E. Cevallos St., (210) 265-5933, lechedetigretx.com This cebicheria serves up Peruvian sashimi plates and cebiche, as well as dishes such as lomo saltado — a Peruvian stir fry with a Chinese influence — and tapas. Make sure to quench your thirst with Peru’s official brandy, Pisco. Credit: Allysse Shank-Rivas
Vibras 3011 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 320-0142, instagram.com/sabeslasvibras This new spot on the St. Mary’s Strip is offering coffee from Sad Hrs Coffee and eats from food truck El Cevichero by day and transforms into a bar and dance club at night. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sabeslasvibras
Home Room 517 Live Oak St., homeroomsa.com This bar, located in an old schoolhouse, aims to invoke the vibe of recess 24/7 with patio games, a school-bus-turned bar and even “juice boxes” — which contain more than just juice. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
Casa Hernan 411 E. Cevallos St., (210) 226-3670, chefjohnnyhernandez.com/casa-hernan Chef Johnny Hernandez’s new concept in Southtown offers botanas, cocktails and tequila in a space featuring Mexican art, blown-glass light fixtures and bold color schemes. Credit: Photo via Instagram / casahernan_southtown
Beacon Hill Deli 1717 Blanco Road, (210) 999-5239, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086878963700 The duo that brought us SA Bexar Tonics and Philly-style sandwich pop-up Dang!wich is now serving up flavorful deli fare from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Credit: Photo via Instagram / beaconhillmarketanddeli
Milt’s Pit BBQ 8000 Pat Booker Road, (210) 267-5794, miltspitbbq.com Award-winning no-frills barbecue joint Milt’s Pit BBQ is now slinging its brisket, sausage, chicken, pulled pork, turkey and ribs in San Antonio’s Live Oak suburb. Milt’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until sellout and Sunday from noon until sellout. Credit: Photo via Instagram / miltsbbq_lo
European Dumplings Cafe 2211 N.W. Military Highway #131B, (726) 219-2483, europeandumplings.com European Dumplings Cafe started as a local favorite food truck on 12157 Potranco Road, but has now moved into a storefront at a shopping complex in Castle Hills. Enjoy the same delicious Ukranian food in their all-new dining space. Credit: Photo via Instagram / europeandumplings
Blush 713 S. Alamo St., (210) 202-0804, blushrestaurant.com This new brunch spot is bringing a cocktail menu curated by Jeret Peña — known for his work on the cocktail programs at the Esquire Tavern and Hugman’s Oasis — brunch eats and baked treats to Southtown. Credit: Photo via Instagram / blush.satx
Zito’s Deli 1554 Babcock Road, (210) 684-6555, zitosdeli.com Balcones Heights area locals can now enjoy sandwich fave Zito’s Deli’s famous “Serious Sandwich” closer to home! Zito’s has been offering their meat-packed subs off Broadway since 1974, so they know a thing or two about how to make a killer sandwich. Credit: Photo via Instagram / czech_mex_dad
Press Coffee – Castle Hills 11103 West Ave., (210) 286-5432, facebook.com/ilovecoffeeinsatx Press Coffee, known for serving a wide array of coffee and tea options out of a greenhouse-style building on Broadway, has opened up a second store in the Castle Hills neighborhood. The second shop also boasts outdoor seating, free wifi and the coffee menu their customers have come to love. Credit: Photo via Instagram / presscoffee_sa
Jinya Ramen Bar 5311 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 101, (210) 251-2519, jinyaramenbar.com Japan-born ramen restaurant Jinya opened its first San Antonio store in March. The restaurant’s ramen offerings include Premium Tonkotsu Red, Tonkotsu Spicy, Spicy Umami Miso Ramen and Spicy Chicken Ramen. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Jinya Ramen Bar
Southtown’s Go Fish lasted only about two year before closing for good on Sunday. Credit: Nina Rangel
FiiZ Drinks 7215 E. Loop 1604 North, Converse, fiizdrinks.com Utah-based customizable drink chain FiiZ Drinks established its first San Antonio location in the long-vacant Sonic off Broadway in February, and now customers eagerly await the opening of their Converse location, which was announced last fall. Credit: Photo via Instagram / fiizdrinkssatx
Best Vegan Restaurant Plantaqueria 124 Broadway plantaqueria.com Credit: Brandon Rodriguez
Mxicanna Cafe 527 El. Paso St., (210) 888-1310, mxicanna.com San Antonio cannabis-focused chef Edward Villarreal’s long-awaited Mxicanna Cafe is now serving its hemp-infused fare to the masses. Credit: Photo via Instagram / mxicanna_cafe
Round1 Bowling & Amusement 7400 San Pedro Ave., Suite 2600, (210) 448-2030, round1usa.com The Japan-based bowling and amusement chain Round1 has moved into North Star Mall, offering karaoke and arcade games as well as a rotating stock of claw machines chock-full of Japan-exclusive plushies. Credit: Photo via Instagram / round1usa

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