San Antonio, TX, USA < change city >

Caterer:

Page Barteau Catering

"Excellent value! I priced out 4 caterers and PB was the best value for the money. Very professional and eager to please."

Ceremony Location:

Southwest School of Art & Craft

"Best location in San Antonio. Free parking! That is huge for a downtown location. You have to pay their security and an outrageous rental fee, but it is worth it."

Bridal Luncheon:

Guenther House

"Great value for the money, but THEY DONT TAKE RESERVATIONS! BIG NEGATIVE! We waited over an hour until they could seat us and then they short-staffed our table. But the food is always good and the price is right."

Hotel:

Drury Plaza at the Riverwalk

"Great hotel. Good value."

Hotel:

The Hotel Contessa

"AMAZING SERVICE! WOW! We had a great experience working with Christine Leyva and she was able to work with us on negotiating a few special accomodations for groom tux fitting and lunch on the wedding day."

Rehearsal Dinner After Party:

Suede Lounge

"Great location! Perfect size and good music. Everyone went there after the rehearsal dinner and we took over the place. We had about 40 people and they let us sit in the VIP section since we were the only people there."

Rehearsal Dinner:

Casa Rio Of San Antonio Texas

"Great service and a good price. We had the Texas and Rio rooms and they even loaned us a projector screen for our slide show. Patsy was easy to work with and the manager on duty for our party was very accommodating."

Recommended Bars:

Drink Wine & Cocktail Bar

"Right across the street from the Hotel Contessa, this British-owned loungey wine bar is very cozy and laid back. Serves tapas and has live music on the weekends."

Recommended Bars:

Howl At the Moon

"Touristy piano bar but I've always had a great time there. Get drunk and sing along."

Recommended Bars:

SoHo Wine & Martini Bar

"Decent bar. Mostly locals."

Recommended Bars:

Swig Martini Bar

"Touristy.Some outdoor seating. Small martini and cocktail bar."

Recommended Bars:

The Davenport

"Casual Bar with DJ and dancing downstairs."

Recommended Bars:

Zenbar Ultra Lounge

"Cool bar with outdoor seating and a DJ playing music."

Recommended Bars:

Zinc Champagne & Wine Bar

"Nice wine and cocktail bar with outdoor seating."

Recommended Attraction:

La Villita

"Must visit on Sat or Sun for the Spring Arts Festival. Its free!"

Recommended Attraction:

McNay Art Museum

Recommended Attraction:

Mission Concepcion

"I would recommend to visit this Mission and Mission San Jose. They are the two best Missions out of the five."

Recommended Attraction:

Mission San Jose

"This is the best Mission out of the five!"

Recommended Attraction:

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

"The Botanical Gardens have a great lunch cafe set in an old carriage house."

Recommended Attraction:

San Antonio Market Square

Recommended Attraction:

San Antonio Zoo

Recommended Attraction:

San Fernando Cathedral

"Oldest Catholic Cathedral in the US."

Recommended Attraction:

Sea World

Recommended Attraction:

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Recommended Attraction:

The Alamo

"Dont miss this. Great photo opportunity at night when it is all lit up."

Recommended Attraction:

Tower of the Americas

"Tell them you are having a cocktail in the bar inside The Chart House restaurant at the top and you don't have to pay to go up! The restaurant revolves very slowly. Pricey."

Recommended Attraction:

Witte Museum

"Great place to take the kids! Great museum. Not too big or overwhelming. On the San Antonio River by the Zoo."

Golf Course:

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort

"This is where the Groomsmen will play golf on Friday."

Golf Course:

Quarry at Lincoln Heights Joint Venture the Dba the Quarry Golf

"Not too far from downtown, this golf course is one of the best in town. It is set inside an old rock quarry. Quite unique."

Recommended Dance Club:

Acapulco Sam's

"Three story dance club with three different bars playing three different kinds of music. FRI night ladies get in free before 11. Touristy. On the Riverwalk."

Recommended Dance Club:

Bonham Exchange

"Gay dance club but with a great Straight Night on Friday nights. Several different floors with different music on each of them. Inexpensive drinks and tons of fun!"

Recommended Dance Club:

Club Rive

"TOURISTY!!!! but if you want someplace close to the hotel to go dance, this is it. It has two different dance floors and go-go dancers in skimpy outfits. No cover for Ladies until midnight on Fridays."

Recommended Dance Club:

Metro Houston Street

"Dance club below street level. Sleek modern look."

Recommended Restaurants:

Acenar Comida Mexicana

"Mexican food done modern with innovative Mexican dishes. Hip dining with a modern edge. Outdoor dining on the Riverwalk. Upscale."

Recommended Restaurants:

Adelante Mexican Food

"Healthy Mexican Food! Yes, there is such a thing in this casual restaurant in the ritzy Alamo Heights area."

Recommended Restaurants:

Biga On the Banks

"Gourmet American fare. Possibly the best restaurant on the Riverwalk. Reservations recommended. Pricey and worth it."

Recommended Restaurants:

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q: No 51

"Great, cheap, barbecue. This is a local barbecue chain restaurant. Get a beef or sausage poorboy and pour on the barbecue sauce. Their sweet tea is great too. Open daily for lunch and dinner."

Recommended Restaurants:

Boardwalk Bistro

"A great lunch spot with good salads, sandwiches and pasta. A little dressier at night. Reasonably priced."

Recommended Restaurants:

Boudro's Texas Bistro On The Riverwalk

"Steaks and seafood with a Southwestern flair and the best guacamole in town! On the Riverwalk. Outdoor dining available. Casual and not too pricey."

Recommended Restaurants:

Fig Tree Restaurant

"On the Riverwalk with terraced outdoor dining. This is one of the highest rated restaurants on the Riverwalk. American fare. Fine dining. Reservations recommended."

Recommended Restaurants:

Fuddruckers #084

"GREAT BURGERS!!! CHEAP!"

Recommended Restaurants:

La Margarita Restaurant And Oyster Bar

"Great Mexican restaurant in The Market Square. Try their ceviche. Outdoor seating."

Recommended Restaurants:

Le Reve Cuisine

"Gourmet French cuisine. Reservations recommended. Prix fixe menu and regular menu available. Pricey."

Recommended Restaurants:

Madhatters Tea

"Located in the King William Historic District. Soups and salads and teas and coffees. Great place for lunch."

Recommended Restaurants:

Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

"Open 24 Hours. Great Mexican food and bakery. Outdoor seating. In the Market Square."

Recommended Restaurants:

Paesanos Riverwalk

"Best Italian Restaurant on the Riverwalk. Try the Shrimp Paesano appetizer. Outdoor seating. On the Riverwalk."

Recommended Restaurants:

Rosarios

"One of the best Mexican food restaurants in town. Located in the King William Historic district."

Recommended Restaurants:

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

"Best Beef Brisket Barbecue in town!"

Recommended Restaurants:

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

"Best Barbecue Beef Brisket in town!"

Recommended Restaurants:

Sandbar

"Casual healthy seafood at a fair price. Serves oysters, sashimi and fresh fish. Open for dinner only. Closed Sunday."

Recommended Restaurants:

Scenic Loop Cafe

"Great views of the Texas Hill Country, great outdoor dining, great food, and a playground for the kids."

Recommended Restaurants:

Schilos Delicatessen

"A San Antonio institution, this authentic German deli in the heart of downtown has been serving business people and tourists alike since 1917. Known for its delicious deli fare of corned beef, chicken salad, reubens and braunschweiger sandwiches, this is an excellent place to stop in for lunch or dinner. Don't forget to wash your meal down with some of the special Schilo's root beer or top it off with the signature cherry cheesecake. A popular spot, the dining room fills quickly."