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Biga on the Banks, San Antonio, TX
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Biga on the Banks

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Overlooking the San Antonio River Walk since 2000, Bruce Auden’s Biga on the Banks continues to charm San Antonio foodies and Alamo City visitors with its constantly-changing new American menu featuring the best ingredients South Texas has to offer.

It has been said that Bruce Auden has “put San Antonio on the culinary map” but this Chef is just getting started. The Biga menu features fresh caught fish like Mahi Mahi, True American Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna. Main stays on the menu usually include Hill Country Venison and Bandera Quail, Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb and Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken.

The dining room is modern with a casual-well informed style of service.

The wine list is eclectic and broad with hundreds of labels and the full bar offers craft cocktails.

Biga on the Banks has a versatility about it. If you’re looking for a come-as-you-are impromptu bite, a celebratory dinner with family or a working dinner with business colleagues, Biga fits your needs.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bruce Auden

From the OpenTable editors: When he opened Biga in 1991, London-born chef Bruce Auden kicked off a new era of fine dining in San Antonio, amassing a huge celebrity following (Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse) and racking up several James Beard nominations. In 2000, the restaurant moved to a bigger space with sweeping Riverwalk views, the perfect setting for Auden’s ever-changing global menu with Texas accents—think spiced antelope and quail, habañero jerk scallops, and za’atar roasted cauliflower.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 225-0722
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public PARKIKNG INFO: transportation.https://biga.com/parking-directions-to-biga/
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Healthy

  • San Antonio

    Great for fine wines

  • San Antonio

    Romantic

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

  • San Antonio

    Contemporary American

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Healthy

  • San Antonio

    Great for fine wines

  • San Antonio

    Romantic

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

  • San Antonio

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Biga on the Banks delivers a "wonderful service" and "spectacular food" experience, making it a "must-go" destination in San Antonio. Guests rave about its "delicious" cuisine, including standout dishes like Ossobuco and lamb. The atmosphere is "quietly elegant," perfect for date nights and special occasions.

5,773 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard many good things. Lived up to reputation and expectations. Staff’s knowledge help narrow down our selections. Ordered plates outside my norm. One of the best dining experiences in years. Every bite was exceptional.

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  2. Mark

    VIP

    San Antonio

    137 reviews

    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have always enjoyed our times at Bigga on the Banks, but this time it was a really nice, relaxing and enjoyable experience, Chris our server was VERY good. Good conversation and extremely knowledgeable about the restaurant. I believe he said he had worked there for 28 years. The meals were amazing, we stared with the escargot, very unique and delicious presentation, then shared the beet salad. My wife had the leg of lamb which she thoroughly loved, and I had the antelope and quail dinner, amazing! Chris ensured we had enough time between servings to enjoy our time. As I sad, a really great experience and looking forward to the next time...

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  3. Mitch

    VIP

    San Antonio

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a very fine dining experience. Highly recommended.

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  4. Michael

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Biga for my wifes birthday! The location was great and with a view of the riverwalk! Our Server was great and informative with the menu. Food was amazing! Drink menu had plenty of options. Would definately recommend Biga for any occasion.

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  5. John

    New Mexico

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on a Monday for our anniversary. We received friendly excellent service throughout the meal. The fried oyster appetizer was superb, the roasted beef salad was delectable. The halibut was perfectly cooked with a crust and flaky and tender and moist interior. The mustard greens were paired on the plate with the fish. Despite an unusual side these were some of the best that I’ve had outside of Alabama and worked perfectly with the delicate flavors of the fish. With dessert and wine our tab was $124 before tips

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  6. Donna

    VIP

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined here in multiple occasions, never disappointed.. great servers, bartenders and menu choices.

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  7. John

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I spent a wonderful evening at Biga on a recent visit to San Antonio. The setting overlooking the river is stunning and the food and service matched it. Due to holiday traffic congestion and full parking lots, we were an hour late arriving. The restaurant staff were most accommodating, keeping our table for us, and going out of their way to make sure our evening was relaxing and enjoyable. We loved our server! He kept our wine glasses filled even though we each only ordered one glass. He was also fun to talk to. What started out as a headache because of the hectic time we had getting there turned out to be one of the memorable highlights of our entire trip.

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  8. Stephen

    VIP

    San Antonio

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time visiting this restaurant. I thought the service and food was excellent. My only critique was that I had order a specific cocktail called the Godfather, it was not how I had it in the past. It was just okay.

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  9. Keturah

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! Chris is an amazing service, 25 yrs of experience definitely was felt. Food was amazing, service was amazing, decor amazing & venue -did I say amazing!!!

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  10. Zac

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GABRIELE was a fantastic server and the whole staff did an amazing job. Food was excellent.

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FAQs

Biga on the Banks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 225-0722.

Biga on the Banks is rated 4.9 stars by 5773 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Biga on the Banks

203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Biga does have a parking option under the One Alamo Center (caddy corner from the International Center). The driveway to the One Alamo Parking Lot is on the Market St. Side of the building.Parking costs $8. Bring your ticket for validation.Go to https://biga.com/riverwalk-restaurants-san-antonio-location/ for further details and a link a map.
  • Public transit
    Biga is located in the center of downtown San Antonio. Though we are walking distance from most downtown hotels, we are also conveniently located for any who wish to use the city's public PARKIKNG INFO: transportation.https://biga.com/parking-directions-to-biga/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (210) 225-0722
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River and access to terraces. Biga crafts exquisite events from canapes and cocktails to full-scale, four-course meals. Whatever your plans may be Biga can accommodate.
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