4 editor picks in San Antonio.
Modern American cooking in San Antonio leans on Hill Country produce, Gulf seafood and the city's brewing scene rather than coastal trends. The Pearl is the natural home for the ambitious end: Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery pairs its own beer with a wide, seasonal menu, while Isidore takes a more refined tasting approach nearby. For something looser, The Cove in Tobin Hill and The Cherrity Bar on the east side keep the format casual.
4 american places in San Antonio we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in San Antonio · American across every city.
Order Fried chicken, Gulf snapper and a pint of the house-brewed beer.
Chef Jeff Balfour's Southerleigh brews 15 beers in-house on the ground floor of the Pearl Brewery and pairs them with Texas coastal cooking.
Order The seasonal tasting built around local farms and producers.
Isidore at Pullman Market earned a Michelin star and a Green Star in 2025, a Modern Texas room from the Emmer & Rye group built around local farms.
Order Fish tacos, grass-fed burgers and a craft beer.
The Cove is a quirky Tobin Hill spot that is a restaurant, car wash and laundromat in one, serving fish tacos and grass-fed burgers with craft beer.
Order Vegan and comfort-food plates, with a cocktail.
The Cherrity Bar near downtown's east side pairs cocktails and comfort food with a charitable model, donating from every visit to local causes.
