San Antonio steakhouse The Barn Door closing after 73 years

The Alamo Heights dining institution with timeless fare and red-checkered tablecloths will permanently shut down after Mother’s Day service.

by Katherine Stinson April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Deserts at bliss aren't just blissful, they're decadent.

Restaurant Reviews

Exemplary restaurant Bliss remains a stalwart of San Antonio’s dining scene

The longtime fine-dining favorite is as good as it ever was. Which is to say very.

by Ron Bechtol April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is opening another San Antonio store.

Flavor

Chick-fil-A to open new Northwest San Antonio location next spring

The store, located on Bandera near OP Schnabel Park, will be the chain’s 37th in the Alamo City.

by Samara GerstleApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

New coastal Mexican restaurant (a)mar. is expected to open in May.

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Coastal Mexican restaurant (a)mar. launching next month at the Pearl

‘Relaxed yet refined’ dining spot (a)mar. will offer a seasonally driven, seafood-focused menu, according to its owners.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Flavor

Homegrown chain Laika Cheesecakes plans new location in far North San Antonio

Construction on the store, the business’ fifth location since it launched in 2020, is expected to wrap up in November.

by Katherine Stinson April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Page Pressley and Dez Rodriguez get ready to welcome customers to The Dispatch.

Flavor

Owners of San Antonio coffee spot The Newstand to open new location: The Dispatch

The new location will be nestled in the lobby of McCombs Plaza, 755 E. Mulberry Ave.

by Katherine Stinson April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

John T. Floore Country store has served as a music venue and dance hall since 1942.

Flavor

San Antonio’s Reese Bros BBQ to open location inside Floore’s Country Store

The acclaimed barbecue joint’s satellite location inside the historic country music venue and dance hall will open Friday, April 17.

by Katherine Stinson April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Sumi Thu, who's originally from Indonesia, moved to San Antonio when she was 18.

Flavor

Sumi Thu knows San Antonio’s Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar inside and out

We spoke to Thu about how she got started in San Antonio’s restaurant business and why it made sense to learn it from the ground up before jumping into ownership.

by Katherine Stinson April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Rib-sticking arepas are part of the menu at Leiah Venezuelan Food.

Flavor

San Antonio’s Leiah Venezuelan Food delivers on homey, straightforward fare that scores big on flavor

Both the empanadas and arepas proved top-notch, and so did the Venezuelan variations on hamburgers and hot dogs.

by Ron Bechtol April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Axel Oliva wore many hats at the Peruvian restaurant he and his brothers opened in 2023.

Flavor

Friends, colleagues recall late Leche de Tigre founder Axel Oliva as passionate, authentic

Oliva, who opened the well-regarded San Antonio restaurant with his two brothers, died Sunday at age 31.

by Katherine Stinson April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

San Antonio's Mixtli was named a finalist in the James Beard Awards' Outstanding Restaurant category.

Flavor

San Antonio restaurant Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph among latest James Beard Award finalists

Winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 15.

by Katherine Stinson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Brothers Axel Oliva, Emil Oliva and Alec Oliva, left to right. opened Leche de Tigre in 2023.

Flavor

Partner in Michelin-recognized San Antonio restaurant Leche de Tigre has died

Axel Oliva, who started the restaurant with his two brothers in 2023, died Sunday at age 31.

by Sanford Nowlin March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Curry Boys BBQ has drawn national praise for its fusion flavors.

News

Chefs behind San Antonio’s Curry Boys BBQ release cookbook fusing Asian, Texas flavors

Released by Harvard Common Press, the cookbook delves into the lauded local chefs’ recipes and techniques for mixing smoked meats and Southeast Asian spice.

by Sanford Nowlin and Katherine Stinson March 27, 2026

Bass Pro Shops at The Rim is gaining a new restaurant concept.

Flavor

Hard Eight BBQ chain spending $5 million to open location at San Antonio’s Bass Pro Shops

The North Texas chain plans to open the 17,000-square-foot eatery this fall, records show.

by Katherine Stinson March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The ricotta-filled cannoli at Tucker's are house-made and worth ordering.

Flavor

Tucker’s Italian, the latest eatery to occupy an East Side landmark, has the bravado to pull it off

The Italian eatery that took over storied San Antonio bar Tucker’s Kozy Korner had big shoes to fill — and it’s doing so thanks to quality pastas, sandwiches and grilled dishes.

by Ron Bechtol March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Green Vegetarian Cuisine was among the city's first plant-focused dining options.

Flavor

Green Vegetarian Cuisine to close next month after 19 years in business

The San Antonio restaurant was among the city’s first to offer a fully plant-based menu.

by Sanford Nowlin March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Kristin Alvarez and David Gilbert run Thai Bird, which is now opening a second storefront.

Flavor

Thai Bird’s David Gilbert and Kristin Alvarez talk about community and growing their concept

After launching a first brick-and-mortar operation in Alamo Heights, the San Antonio couple is launching a second in Castle Hills.

by Katherine Stinson March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Drink

Meet 5 beloved San Antonio bartenders for National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day arrives on Tuesday, March 24, but these creative, hard-working folks deserve our respect year-round.

by Katherine Stinson March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Flavor

25 San Antonio restaurants with casual patios perfect for nice weather

by San Antonio Current Staff March 20, 2026October 24, 2026

Whiskey Cake is offering Easter brunch to go.

Flavor

These San Antonio restaurants are offering Easter brunch or other special dining options

From elegant prix-fixe brunches to take-home family bundles to special kids’ experiences, these spots are offering delicious ways to celebrate.

by Katherine Stinson March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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San Antonio food

San Antonio steakhouse The Barn Door closing after 73 years

Exemplary restaurant Bliss remains a stalwart of San Antonio’s dining scene

Chick-fil-A to open new Northwest San Antonio location next spring

Coastal Mexican restaurant (a)mar. launching next month at the Pearl

Homegrown chain Laika Cheesecakes plans new location in far North San Antonio

Owners of San Antonio coffee spot The Newstand to open new location: The Dispatch

San Antonio’s Reese Bros BBQ to open location inside Floore’s Country Store

Sumi Thu knows San Antonio’s Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar inside and out

San Antonio’s Leiah Venezuelan Food delivers on homey, straightforward fare that scores big on flavor

Friends, colleagues recall late Leche de Tigre founder Axel Oliva as passionate, authentic

San Antonio restaurant Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph among latest James Beard Award finalists

Partner in Michelin-recognized San Antonio restaurant Leche de Tigre has died

Chefs behind San Antonio’s Curry Boys BBQ release cookbook fusing Asian, Texas flavors

Hard Eight BBQ chain spending $5 million to open location at San Antonio’s Bass Pro Shops

Tucker’s Italian, the latest eatery to occupy an East Side landmark, has the bravado to pull it off

Green Vegetarian Cuisine to close next month after 19 years in business

Thai Bird’s David Gilbert and Kristin Alvarez talk about community and growing their concept

Meet 5 beloved San Antonio bartenders for National Cocktail Day

25 San Antonio restaurants with casual patios perfect for nice weather

These San Antonio restaurants are offering Easter brunch or other special dining options