Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated 05 June 2025

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - La Cantera

4.8

4.8 (1721)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

La Cantera

About the restaurant

Seating Availability is limited; reservations are required to confirm seating availability.

Ruth's Chris Steak House La Cantera Terrace opened November 2015 in the beautiful la Cantera community next to the Eilan Hotel .
Enjoy award-winning cuisine and gracious hospitality and allow us to tempt you with a range of entrees from the finest USDA prime steaks, to the freshest seafood and poultry, imaginative side dishes, unforgettable desserts and an award winning wine list.

Your steak is carefully selected from the finest USDA Prime beef available. It is aged to perfection and cut by hand at the restaurant. Your steak is broiled - to your exact order - at a searing 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to lock in the corn-fed flavor and natural juices. Served hot and sizzling. In fact, you can actually hear your steak sizzling from across the room.

Private Dining rooms available.

Top review

James

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome service & Awesome Food!!! Patricia is a great waitress !!! Thanks again!!!

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Dos Rios Mexican Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (333)

$30 and under

Mexican

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

We are proud to bring this unique cuisine to the New Braunfels area. Dos Rios is a scratch-kitchen and bar that prides itself on quality, unique and daily prepared ingredients. Each dish presented is made to order, fresh and sizzling hot from the kitchen. If your mouth isn't watering yet scroll down to our menu and we are sure we will win over your taste buds. We have two outdoor seating areas, a banquet facility for private dining as well as a bar with some unique touches. Yes, we have ice cold tequila on tap. Never heard of it, well you will just have to come see for yourself. We have beautiful bar seating and visible TV's from all over the restaurant. As always we are proud be a family owned and operated restaurant. Can't wait to you see you ! -Caddell Family

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NoelVIP

Dined on 3 June 2025

Top quality TexMex as always. Only service quibble: we normally receive a little cup of melted butter with the grilled shrimp. No big deal to me, but my husband enjoys it. Will make a point to ask for it next time if it doesn't appear. Otherwise great as usual.

SILO Prime

4.8

4.8 (2365)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Led by Chef Gary Boatman, SILO PRIME is a modern steakhouse offering a dynamic fine-dining experience. Featuring the highest quality PRIME Beef from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the menu features best-in-class quality, including Tristan Island Lobster and Texas-raised Akaushi beef.

Our impeccable chef-driven cuisine, extensive wine list and exceptional hospitality is sure to bring delight to all your senses. Enjoy creative, world-class cuisine served with meticulous attention to detail in a casual yet elegant dining environment.

SILO PRIME offers access to the Rooftop Terrace featuring a wrap - around stunning view of downtown San Antonio.

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LaShara

Dined on 4 June 2025

Ivan was AMAZING. He gave us such a nice experience, answered all of our questions and was so polite. He made our experience everything it needed to be. I will be back solely because of him, he made my birthday everything it needed to be. Please send him my best! The food was wonderful, cooked perfectly!

Cover 3 - San Antonio

4.7

4.7 (89)

$30 and under

American

North Central

About the restaurant

Located on San Antonio's north side, within the 1604 loop near the Stone Oak neighborhood, COVER 3 offers a diverse menu of inventive American fare for lunch and dinner. Each menu item is carefully prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. COVER 3 offers brunch on the weekends and an impressive Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar, inviting you to mix up your favorite brunch cocktails. The restaurant also offers a full bar with a premium well, a spectacular selection of spirits, a variety of draft beers chilled to perfection, and a fabulous collection of wines available by the glass. COVER 3's accolades include best Mac N Cheese, best Wings and top Sports Bars. Whether you stop in for a quick lunch, take the family to brunch or host clients for dinner, COVER 3 is ready to serve you. Come and experience their specialties: Dining, Spirits and Sports.

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jimjVIP

Dined on 22 May 2025

We had an absolutely delightful time. Everything we ordered was on the happy hour menu except for the drinks. Everything was delicious. The drinks were healthy and the atmosphere was great as usual.

The Study at Dean’s

4.7

4.7 (33)

$31 to $50

Speakeasy

Downtown

About the restaurant

Study the Classics.

Tucked away in a historic courtyard under century-old live oak trees, find The Study at Dean's. This reservation-only, intimate bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and original limestone walls - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.

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HenryVIP

Dined on 17 May 2025

Great spot, the mixologist did a wonderful job of taking care of us. We actually went twice in the same evening, once prior to dinner and we returned after dinner, both visits were exceptional.

La Margarita

4.6

4.6 (528)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

La Margarita Restaurant & Oyster Bar is proud to be a part of Market Square, “The Heartbeat of Mexico,” where locals and visitors alike enjoy spectacular fiestas, shopping as diverse as produce and piñatas, and the romantic music of strolling Mexican troubadours.

In San Antonio, “The Mecca of Mexican Cuisine,” the Cortez Family and the entire staff of La Margarita welcomes you to the “Home of the Sizzling Fajitas.” Here, the most exciting dishes from across the border are presented to the most discriminating tastes.

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Robert

Dined on 11 May 2025

Great food and great service. They handled a party of 12 plus a high chair with relative ease.

Dean's Steak & Seafood

4.6

4.6 (389)

$50 and over

Steak

Downtown

About the restaurant

Embrace the unique and step into the old school at Dean’s Steak & Seafood. Adapted into a historic 19th-century schoolhouse, this classic steakhouse and bar offers an elevated menu of prime steaks, A5 Japanese and Texas wagyu, and top-quality seafood. Simply put, this one-of-a-kind steakhouse is unlike anything else in the city.

If you're looking for an elevated bar experience, visit The Study at Dean's. This intimate speakeasy bar is a cocktail aficionado’s haven, ideal for those who appreciate higher touch ingredients, presentation, and ambiance. Linger over high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere with raised banquettes, brass details, and a dedicated outdoor patio shaded under century-old live oak trees - this is the educated choice for a place to connect and unwind.

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JeffVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delightful experience at Dean’s. Our server, Eddie I believe, was excellent, food was fantastic and ambience delightful. Only opportunity to make it even better would be to include a meaningful portion of lobster on the Dean’s Style filet - my serving only had a small, dry bit of claw meat - hardly worth the effort. The heirloom tomato starter is amazing, large enough to share and incredible tomatoes, cheese and cool vinegar bubbles. Overall, highly recommended for a special dining experience!

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4.4

4.4 (62)

$30 and under

Sichuan

Far West Side

About the restaurant

Humble eatery featuring Sichuan tapas, hot pots & mains such as pork belly & Kung Pao shrimp.

Top review

Terry

Dined 7 days ago

We hadn't been back to Szechuan House in a year or more because the food and the service has gotten bad. Our daughter wanted to go back for her birthday, so we went. It's cleaner and fresher-looking. The tables are not all crowded in the front restaurant but now are spaced out, using both rooms well. You will immediately see the change in staff service, friendly faces, and welcoming comments. The menu, too, has changed, with some of your old favorites, but many new or reconceptualized meals. We had the Mushrooms, Home-style tofu, the green beans, Cucumber crush (with more garlic now), and vegetable spring rolls. Sadly, gone is the Crispy Tofu from the old store. We loved all of it and took much of it home. Food is served Family-style or you can eat it all yourself. There is no dessert and no wine. Our server came by occasionally to check on how we were doing, which was a change from before. My only comment is that the food has been Americanized, and as such, the heat from before has been toned down to American levels. This is too bad. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items (red print on the items means spicy, so we may not have ordered the right foods. Still, a bit more spicy would be nice. You're the Szeshuan House, after all, and Szeshuan province is known for its spicy foods. We enjoyed our evening and will definitely be back. Our whole meal for three, with tip, came to $75, and we have leftovers for this week.

Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater

4.1

4.1 (232)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

Indulge your senses in a multi-course Chef's dinner, followed by evocative live theatre. Dinner is served in our lake-view eclectic dining room, where you'll "mmmmm" your way through our three or eight-course seasonal tasting menu.
After dinner, move into our intimate black-box theatre to enjoy an original modern performance every Friday and Saturday night. Join us Sun-Thurs for live events, such as Murder Mystery Dinners, Themed Trivias, and All-You-Can-Eat Tapas Tuesdays!
Sylver Spoon is the perfect location for a lunchtime wine tasting with the ladies, or a romantic dinner date. We also offer a venue for private parties, company events, and weddings. Catering services are available, so you can spoon at home or work! At Sylver Spoon, we guarantee you will enjoy an unforgettable evening, complete with dinner, drinks, and drama!

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Derek

Dined on 11 May 2025

Phenomenal experience as always. This is our favorite place in New Braunfels and has never dissappointed!

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Experience

The Epic: 8-Course Tasting Menu & Theater Tickets

Experience

Three-Course Dinner and a Show

Experience

Three-Course Lunch

Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio

4.0

4 (851)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

North San Antonio

About the restaurant

## Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Brazil at Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse Step into a world of culinary adventure at Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, where the spirit of Brazil comes alive through authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Our restaurant is a haven for meat lovers, offering an endless parade of perfectly grilled cuts, carved tableside by our expert gauchos. From succulent picanha to juicy ribeye and tender filet mignon, each bite is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Brazil. But the experience goes far beyond the meat. Our vibrant salad bar boasts over 45 gourmet items, featuring fresh vegetables, cured meats, imported cheeses, and delectable salads. Indulge in hot side dishes like fried bananas, creamy mashed potatoes, and flavorful chimichurri sauce. And don't forget to save room for our decadent desserts, like the irresistible crème brûlée and molten chocolate cake. The atmosphere at Galpao Gaucho is as inviting as the food. Our sophisticated décor and warm lighting create a cozy and intimate setting, perfect for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends and family. Live music fills the air on Wednesday through Saturday evenings, adding to the festive ambiance. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a taste

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Arlene

Dined 6 days ago

My family and I have been visiting for nearly three years, and we’ve consistently had a wonderful experience. The staff is always attentive and never fails to impress us. We genuinely enjoy the food and appreciate how they acknowledge special occasions and pay attention to the little details. Thank you for making our visits so enjoyable!

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Experience

Complimentary Birthday Meals

Experience

Happy Hour All Day Friday

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