Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Antonio by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the San Antonio area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of San Antonio were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Texan Sizzle

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#30. Texan Sizzle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 124 Jefferson St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Postino The Rim

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#29. Postino The Rim

- Rating: 4.7/5 (476 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17627 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 103 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Frozen Dreams

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#28. Frozen Dreams

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6719 Westfield Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

The Good News Burgers

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#27. The Good News Burgers

- Rating: 4.7/5 (478 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 972 Southwest 36th St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company

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#26. South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company

- Rating: 4.7/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 South Alamo St. Ste 102B San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Gelato, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Revolutionary Wings

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#25. Revolutionary Wings

- Rating: 4.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 427 East Ramsey Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Reese Bros Barbecue

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#24. Reese Bros Barbecue

- Rating: 4.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 906 Hoefgen Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas

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#23. El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 Crossroads Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Naco Mexican Eatery

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#22. Naco Mexican Eatery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2347 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Outlaw Kitchens

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#21. Outlaw Kitchens

- Rating: 4.7/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2919 North Flores St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Flying Tiger Thai Restaurant

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#20. Flying Tiger Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2114 Northwest Military Hwy Castle Hills, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Slider Provider

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#19. Slider Provider

- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Fat Tummy Empanadas

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#18. Fat Tummy Empanadas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2922 West Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Empanadas, Argentine
- Read more on Yelp

Bilia Eatery

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#17. Bilia Eatery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Northwest Military Hwy Castle Hills, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Takin

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#16. Tacos El Takin

- Rating: 4.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13131 El Sendero San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

European Dumplings Cafe

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#15. European Dumplings Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2211 Northwest Military Hwy Ste 131B Castle Hills, Texas
- Categories: Ukrainian, Soup, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

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#14. Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2907 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Pita Chick

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#13. The Pita Chick

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4302 Hyatt Place Drive San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Danny Boy's Hamburgers

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#12. Danny Boy's Hamburgers

- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1537 West Summit Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Hash Vegan Eatery

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#11. Hash Vegan Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5007 South Flores St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

King Of Shawarma And Kabab

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#10. King Of Shawarma And Kabab

- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 8719 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Gino's Deli Stop N Buy

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#9. Gino's Deli Stop N Buy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (2445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13210 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pastiche

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#8. Pastiche

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 East Houston St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

The Magpie

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#7. The Magpie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1602 East Houston St. Ste 106 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Fork and Bowl Bistro

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#6. Fork and Bowl Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 East Sonterra Blvd. Ste 210 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

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#5. Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

- Rating: 4.8/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3615 Broadway Unit 4 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cuban, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Vida

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#4. Cafe Vida

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19179 Blanco Road Ste 109-1 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

The Golden Goose

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#3. The Golden Goose

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 100 North Santa Rosa St. Ste 140 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Loncheria El Popo

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#2. Loncheria El Popo

- Rating: 4.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6557 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

PB&J with Tay

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#1. PB&J with Tay

- Rating: 4.9/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5335 Mccullough San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.