Downtown SA

riverwalk core · 78205

Downtown San Antonio is the postcard: the Alamo on one side, the Riverwalk a flight of stairs below, and a tourist density that peaks on Fiesta weekends and Spurs game nights. The upside for daters is logistical. Hotel bars at the Havana and St. Anthony, Esquire Tavern for the historic-pour move, Paramour for the rooftop, and barges that turn a mediocre conversation into a narrated one. Tradeoffs are real. Chain restaurants outnumber locals on the river itself, parking garages charge event rates without warning, and weeknight foot traffic thins out fast. Stay above river level for the dates that matter.

$32,035

median income

$1,276

median rent

The data

Downtown SA by the numbers

Median individual income in Downtown SA is about $32k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Downtown SA pays about $1,280 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

23 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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23 spots across Downtown SA

Downtown SA
Activity
The Alamo
Museum★ 4.6 · 66,118
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 66,118 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Alamo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5:30 PM
Tue9 AM to 5:30 PM
Wed9 AM to 5:30 PM
Thu9 AM to 5:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 5:30 PM
Sat9 AM to 5:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 5:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Downtown SA
Dining
Domingo Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 9,611
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 9,611 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Domingo Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown SA
Dining
Boudro's on the Riverwalk
Bistro$$$$★ 4.5 · 6,783
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 6,783 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boudro's on the Riverwalk.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown SA
Activity
Majestic Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 6,173
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Downtown SA
Dining
Paesanos Riverwalk
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 5,826
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 5,826 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Paesanos Riverwalk.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Downtown SA
Activity
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Live music venue★ 4.8 · 4,760
Wheelchair access
Downtown SA
Activity
Elmendorf Lake Park
Park★ 4.5 · 2,705
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,705 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Elmendorf Lake Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 11 PM
Tue5 AM to 11 PM
Wed5 AM to 11 PM
Thu5 AM to 11 PM
Fri5 AM to 11 PM
Sat5 AM to 11 PM
Sun5 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Cafés
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
Steak house$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,654
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,654 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown SA
Activity
Escape the Room San Antonio
Escape room center★ 4.7 · 2,216
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,216 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Escape the Room San Antonio.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 8:30 PM
Tue1 to 8:30 PM
Wed1 to 8:30 PM
Thu1 to 8:30 PM
Fri1 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Dining
NONNA Osteria - Downtown
Northern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,245
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,245 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at NONNA Osteria - Downtown.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown SA
Activity
The Amazing Mirror Maze
Amusement center★ 4.4 · 1,186
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,186 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Amazing Mirror Maze.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 8 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Cafés
Mr Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.3 · 625
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 625 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mr Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Downtown SA
Dining
1Watson
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 477
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 477 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 1Watson.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Sun10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Cafés
Justin's Ice Cream Co
Ice cream shop★ 4.2 · 406
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 406 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Justin's Ice Cream Co.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Downtown SA
Cafés
Francesco's Gelato
Ice cream shop★ 3.8 · 343
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 343 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Francesco's Gelato.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 7 PM
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Cafés
Vela Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 341
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 341 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vela Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Site Maps
Downtown SA
Drinks
High Street Wine Co.
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 333
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 333 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at High Street Wine Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 10 PM
Tue1 to 10 PM
Wed1 to 10 PM
Thu1 to 10 PM
Fri1 to 11 PM
Sat1 to 11 PM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Drinks
Florvino Flower Winery
Winery★ 4.9 · 308
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 308 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Florvino Flower Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown SA
Drinks
Cellar Mixology
Wine bar★ 3.9 · 301
Good for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 301 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cellar Mixology.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat6 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown SA
Drinks
The Rose of San Antonio
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 225
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 225 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Rose of San Antonio.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown SA
Drinks
Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery
Winery★ 4.9 · 109
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 9 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Downtown SA
Drinks
Deco Bar
Bar$$$$★ 5 · 29
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 29 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Deco Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 11 PM
Tue2 to 11 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu2 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 to 11 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown SA
Drinks
The Library Cocktail Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 24
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Library Cocktail Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Downtown SA

Downtown SA by the numbers

Local date spots

The Alamo

Domingo Restaurant

Boudro's on the Riverwalk

Majestic Theatre

Paesanos Riverwalk

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Elmendorf Lake Park

Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

Escape the Room San Antonio

NONNA Osteria - Downtown

The Amazing Mirror Maze

Mr Ice Cream

1Watson

Justin's Ice Cream Co

Francesco's Gelato

Vela Coffee

High Street Wine Co.

Florvino Flower Winery

Cellar Mixology

The Rose of San Antonio

Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery

Deco Bar

The Library Cocktail Lounge

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