20 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants with incredible scenic views
Sometimes, when picking a bar or restaurant to impress a date, a potential business partner or out-of-town guests, you want to feast with your eyes, not just your stomach. You're looking for a place that serves up great food and drinks with a spectacular view.
We rounded up 20 local spots that serve up Hill Country, skyline or riverfront views for your dining pleasure.
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The Moon’s Daughters at Thompson San Antonio
115 Lexington Ave., (210) 942-6032, themoonsdaughters.com
This Insta-worthy rooftop bar overlooks the SA skyline from a twenty-story perch. Guests can indulge in its sophisticated cocktails and Mediterranean bites while appreciating the spectacular views.
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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.
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Bar 601 The Tower of the Americas
739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., (210) 223-3101, toweroftheamericas.com
Though it may not be a typical open air rooftop bar, there is quite literally no place higher in San Antonio where you can get a drink. At 750 feet up, you can’t get a better view of SA than at Bar 601.
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Ocho at Hotel Havana
1015 Navarro St., (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
With Pan-Latin fare, mojitos and a chic aesthetic at the forefront, Ocho is a favorite for a reason. Tourists may flock to the beautiful Hotel Havana, but locals will feel more than welcome to enjoy the scenery brought to you by this glass-enclosed riverside spot.
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tuck_marieThe Laurel Tree
18956 N. 187, Utopia, (830) 966-5444, utopiagourmet.com
Out in the rural lands of Utopia lies The Laurel Tree, a reservation-only dining establishment with pastoral views and details that make it feel like a tucked-away cottage. There’s also a rentable treehouse — featuring a deck that overlooks the landscape — available for unique dinner reservations.
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1watsonrooftop 1 Watson at AC by Marriott
111 Soledad St., (210) 222-8300, 1watsonrooftop.com
This hotel rooftop bar opened in December of 2022, aiming to capture the history and energy of the Riverwalk from fifteen floors up.
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aldacos_restaurantAldaco's Mexican Cuisine
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., (210) 494-0561, aldacosrestaurants.com
Blanca Aldaco undoubtedly helped bring national recognition to SA via family recipes such as her iconic Tres Leches cake. With lush views of San Antonio Hill Country from the restaurant’s patio, you can enjoy your Tres Leches and hill country scenery at the same time.
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paramourbarParamour at The Phipps
102 9th St. Floor 4, (210) 417-6559, facebook.com/Paramour.Phipps
Known for its drag brunches, Paramour not only puts on a show, but features a wide range of cocktails to give you something to sip on at this fun rooftop bar — enjoy the skyline views from the open air patio or the views inside, courtesy of a number of bedazzled drag performers.
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bigaonthebanksBiga on the Banks
203 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-0722, biga.com
Biga on the Banks brings diners adventurous New American fare, a solid selection of wines and a rotating menu that offers a wide variety of flavors. This chic River Walk spot is a must-try for the area, especially with its views that overlook the water below.
