Best Family Style Restaurants in Alamo Heights

Wasey(like Kasey with a W), I hope I am spelling this right….anyways, he was a phenomenal server. His energy and recommendations were spot on. The only problem if you can even call it one is that EVERYTHING on the menu looks and sounds amazing so widdling down choices was overwhelming but not for Wasey. “This is what I prefer, and this is what’s popular”. I know this may get an eye roll but the bread service with the whipped ricotta and honey set the bar right off the bat and the rest of the meal held up to that level. His wine recommendations were also chef’s kiss🤌🏼. We booked a reservation there for New Year’s Eve because why not. Good food and good location, so excited for round 2 and trying new dishes!

Very popular, so make a reservation. Excellent Asian style food with generous portions at reasonable prices. Items labeled for allergens and kitchen able to make modifications. Despite being crowded, service was attentive and food came out promptly. We enjoyed brussel sprouts, popcorn chicken (GF!) and chapchi noodles. Too much food for 2! The Pearl district is a lot if fun with shops, hotel, restaurants and even a cool supermarket. Every visitor needs to spend some time in the district a short ride or 1.5 mile walk from downtown.

Had a really great experience sitting at the bar last night with Michelle taking care of us! My only gripe/suggestion would be that the bathrooms probably need a little more regular attention. They seem to be shared with the tiki bar below and the two I used were out of toilet paper and paper towel. Easy fix.

The cuisine is a very high quality Michelin standard. The head maitre d’ was professionally dressed and excellent. The assistant maitre d’ needs to pay attention to dress and hair style. The waiter was very good. We were seated outside. Halfway through dinner service a couple with a very large labradoodle was seated across from us. The odor, pet dander, and whining from the animal almost ruined the dinner. The waiter and maitre d’ quickly reseated us to a quite elegant corner inside. That completely transformed the dining experience. Be cognizant of pet owners and animals allowed in the outside dining area.

Lovely experience at Ambler Texas Kitchen! Got to sit outdoors and had a lovely view of the Riverwalk and see a wedding on Marriage Island. Had a delicious breakfast and great service.