24 San Antonio restaurants that are always worth the wait

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jan 27, 2023 at 2:03 pm

Delicious dishes, gorgeous atmosphere and impeccable service make each of these sought-after spots difficult to get into on a whim. Sometimes, you need to call days (or more) in advance to ensure you get in — especially for a special occasion.

These 24 restaurants may take some extra effort to patronize, but the extra work is worth it.

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Nonna Osteria
Multiple Locations, nonnasa.com
Nonna Osteria specializes in wine and rustic Northern Italian cuisine. In addition to its outpost at the Fairmount Hotel, the restaurant opened a second location on the North Side in 2022.

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Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
136 E. Grayson St. #120, (210) 455-5701, southerleighatpearl.com
Sitting in the heart of the Pearl is Southerleigh, a prime spot for Texas-inspired bites with a focus on the Gulf Coast. The cozy, historic space offers a special ambiance to enjoy comfort food staples with elevated sophistication.

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Battalion
604 S. Alamo St., (210) 816-0088, battalionsa.com
This downtown eatery not only offers an eclectic dining space, but also delivers delicious Italian fare and cocktails that go down just right.

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Toro Kitchen + Bar
Multiple Locations, torokitchenandbar.com
Toro Kitchen and Bar is a local mini-chain with two locations in the Alamo City. With authentic Spanish tapas and live music every Friday and Saturday night, it's a great spot to meet up with friends — or take a date. So let the red wine and tapas flow, but be sure to book a table in advance.