Biga on the Banks
Biga on the Banks is an award winning fine dining establishment with upscale decor and decadent food. This river walk restaurant achieved the Diner's Choice Award from opentable.com, the Fodor's Choice Award from fodors.com, and was ranked in the top five restaurants in Texas from Gourmet Magazine. With dishes like crab-stuffed Mahi-mahi and cream cheese scallion mashers, it is no wonder that guests return again and again to sample Chef Bruce Auden's gourmet selections. Biga on the Banks offers catering for weddings and private dining as well. As of November 2009, entrees at this restaurant started at approximately $20 a plate. Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting the restaurant's website or by calling the restaurant directly.
Biga on the Banks
203 South St. Mary's St
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-0722
biga.com
Boudro's
Boudro's is a Texas style bistro restaurant on the river walk that offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining. The restaurant is well known for its blackened prime rib and unique smoked shrimp enchiladas among other menu specialties. For guests celebrating a special occasion, Boudro's offers event meeting space, or the restaurant will serve your dinner on a romantic dinner cruise as you float down the river. Reservations for Boudro's can be made through the restaurant's website. As of November 2009, dinner prices were approximately $35 per person.
Boudro's
421 E. Commerce
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 224-8484
boudros.com
Casa Rio
The first business on the river walk, Casa Rio was founded in 1946. In addition to being the first restaurant to open its doors to the river walk, Casa Rio was also the first to host dinner cruises and private dinner gondolas. The restaurant offers traditional Mexican cuisine such as enchiladas, tacos, flautas, tortillas, and guacamole salads. Casa Rio also offers large banquet facilities and private balcony dining upon request. Reservations are not required at Casa Rio, and menu items are moderately priced, with the average entree costing approximately $10.
Casa Rio
430 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-6718
casa-rio.com