Love Bites - Valentine’s Dining in San Antonio
For your true love, a valentine’s dinner that’s tried and true or something new? Love never tasted so good - dine your heart out at these romantic San Antonio restaurants.
San Antonio native and celebrated chef and restaurateur Andrew Weissman’s brand new restaurant, Signature brings classic cuisine with the elevated taste he’s known for to the La Cantera Resort & Spa. Housed in a re-designed vintage building, Signature is outfitted with reclaimed Longleaf, pine floor salvaged from the Joske's department store building, antique French and Texas furniture, furnishings by local artisans, touches of taxidermy and custom Mission tile.
The perfect setting for French cuisine with South Texas influences, go all out with indulgent and luxe dishes like seared Foie gras with caramelized apple and blood orange gastrique, 24 karat gold risotto, crispy veal sweet breads with wild mushrooms, and millionaire potatoes. For the sweets lover, try the Paris-Brest, a lush praline cream, crushed chocolate flakes and sugar nails.
As gracious as the interior is with its stately fireplace and imported French mantle, consider a stroll around the grounds if the weather is right. You’ll find a landscape full of heady lavender, earthy rosemary and other herbs integral to the kitchen’s wizardry, native plants and vine-wrapped pergolas in a Hill Country setting. 16401 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256 La Cantera Resort & Spa 210-247-0176
Enjoy fine Italian cuisine with Spanish and Mediterranean influences at Edera Ostera Enoteca recognized by USA Today’s 10 Best as the best Italian restaurant in San Antonio. Ensconced in Alta Vista and enveloped in fig ivy (edera in Italian), the building once housed one of the city’s premier floral stores, The Rose Shop, and the romance continues with its giant arched windows, warm colored interiors, Saltillo-tiled floors and contemporary chandeliers, an ideal ambience for an exceptional dining experience.
Choose from the pre fixe Valentine’s menu with a choice of Pargo Salateado Pan Seared Red Snapper, Cauliflower Puree, with Romesco Sauce or Filetto di Manzo Black Angus Beef Tenderloin, Blue Tiger Prawns, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Blackberry Wine Demi.
Other menu highlights include Edera’s Pollo A’La Parrilla, and decadent desserts. Make sure and toast Edera’s first anniversary with a selection from their extensive international wine list. 1903 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 530-1111
San Antonio is often recognized as one of the most romantic cities in the U.S., and the Riverwalk is certainly integral to that charm. A climb up the limestone stairs to Bella on The River will delight you and your special someone with Southern European, mostly Mediterranean dining. There’s nothing else like it – historic and intimate, ensconced in limestone walls, you’ll feel transported to a romantic, cozy, candlelit European grotto.
But it isn’t just the ambiance that will make the night special, it’s the lush and satisfying food that’s earned it the title San Antonio Express-News, Critic’s Choice as Best Riverwalk Dining for many years. Indulge in Chicken Mattone, a succulent marinated, pan-roasted, semi-boneless half chicken in a lemon butter sauce or a classic Steak Au Poivre peppercorn-crusted, grilled Strip Loin Steak and cognac & green peppercorn cream sauce.
There’s also gluten-free and vegan options. End the evening on a sweet note with Virginia’s Pistachio Cake with chocolate shavings and caramel or one of their signature after dinner drinks like the port and prosecco Blossom Blush. A riverside stroll before or after your meal will make the occasion all the more enchanting. 106 River Walk San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 404-2355
For a love that’s over the top, head 750 feet above the city for seafood and an awe-inspiring view. Downtown, perched atop the iconic Tower of the America, Chart House offers luxury dining with a rotating panoramic observation of the Alamo City.
Creative seafood dishes like whole fish baked with fresh herbs, topped with a tomato fennel salad, or crispy wok fried with lemon sticky rice, and signature steak entrees including herb seasoned, slow roasted prime rib with optional accompaniments mushroom truffle or chimichurri butter are distinctive, satisfying dishes.
Begging to be shared, their Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is laced with Godiva® liqueur and topped with a splash of chocolate sauce and a crown of Heath® bar crunch and vanilla or house-made peanut butter ice cream. 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101
