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The 28 most anticipated new bars and restaurants coming to San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 12:08 pm

Foodies can agree that the past two years have been full of curveballs in all arenas — thanks, COVID. However, 2022 is giving us a spoonful of hope since an exciting array of new San Antonio bars and restaurants are expected to throw open their doors.

Over coming months, Alamo City epicures can expect to sample a wide variety of new dining and drinking spots, from new locations by existing chains eateries to unique homegrown concepts by SA chefs.

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Hola!
328 Martinez St.
Chef-owner Rene Fernandez, who helms Southtown’s Azuca Nuevo Latino, will expand his restaurant empire via Hola!, a new contemporary tapas and wine bar. The chef is in the early planning stages for a low-key space that he hopes to open later this year.
Photo via Instagram / mucksetfils

Jerk Shack – Hemisfair
thejerkshacksatx.com
Caribbean-inspired restaurant the Jerk Shack will open its second brick-and-mortar location next summer in the redeveloped Hemisfair district, serving up popular items from the original menu including Jamaican favorites braised oxtail and jerk chicken. New to the mix will be an array of elevated, steakhouse-style items and a full bar.
Photo by jason_risner_photography via Instagram / thejerkshacksatx

Kura Sushi
255 E. Basse Road, #384, kurasushi.com
There’s no set opening date for Kura Sushi’s SA location, but we’re betting folks will be lined up to experience the Japan-based chain’s revolving sushi conveyor belt. Other locations in Texas boast huge menus, including nigiri, sushi rolls, hand rolls and ramen.
Photo via Instagram / kurasushi_usa

Allora and Arrosta
403 Pearl Parkway and 1803 Broadway St.
This year, a duo of Italian eateries, Allora and Arrosta, will open this year near the Pearl, serving up Italian fare in two separate atmospheres: Allora in an elevated, full service atmosphere and Arrosta will focus on fast-casual dining and takeout meals in the neighboring Oxbow building. Both are expected to be open by the spring.
Photo via Instagram / chef_driven

Brenner's Steakhouse
215 Losoya St., brennerssteakhouse.com
This Houston-based steakhouse chain plans to bring its upscale ambiance to the San Antonio River Walk, serving up steaks ranging from prime rib and on-the-bone cuts to specialty items such as Texas Akaushi wagyu ribeye. Folks can expect to adhere to an upscale dress code when the new spot opens.
Photo via Instagram / brennerssteakhouse

Rocky’s Patio Bar
511 Villita St., (210) 598-0100, rockyssa.com
The owner of Sam's Burger Joint and the Aztec Theatre has plans to turn La Villita’s historic Dashiell House into Rocky’s Patio Bar, a new drinkery with a sprawling patio.
Photo via Facebook / Dashiell House

Pluckers — Northstar
92 NE Loop 410, pluckers.com
Texas-based wing chain Pluckers will open its third Alamo City location early next year, gaining a foothold in the North Star Mall area. The new store will open in late January at 92 NE Loop 410, in a former Logan's Roadhouse space, according to company officials.
Photo via Instagram / keto.eats.satx

Künstler Brewing — Hemisfair
kuenstlerbrewing.com
Southtown San Antonio's Künstler Brewing will expand its footprint this summer, opening a location at the fast-evolving Hemisfair complex downtown.The new drinking and dining spot — the second for owners Vera and Brent Deckard — will be called Künstler Tap and Brat-Haus and serve up Künstler’s award-winning beers along with bratwurst and other German favorites.
Photo via Instagram / alsa1229