Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.3

555 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Inspired by Texas’ deep-rooted history of cattle ranches, Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serves as a culinary tribute to its beloved Lone Star State.

Ambler, true to its character, is as bold in flavor as it is in design. The restaurant’s subtle masculine-yet-approachable interiors gives way to the bright and cheerful ambiance of San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk. Offering vibrant flavors and jaw-dropping views 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ambler is located on the lobby river-level of Hotel Contessa, a 265 all-suite destination property situated on the banks of the San Antonio River at 306 West Market Street. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Ambler online at amblersanantonio.com or call (210) 298-8040.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Collins
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Location
306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Navarro
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Day Hangover Brunch
Jan 1, 2025 only
On New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1st! 7am - 3pm. Enjoy our delicious brunch menu, as well as our Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar, showcasing jumbo chilled shrimp and Texan Jerky, various olives, pickles and hot sauces! Sip and eat while listening to live music!

Popular dishes

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"$10.00
sweet cream cheese smothered
Steel Cut Oatmeal Brulée$9.00
cinnamon, brown sugar, local honey, pecans
Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$9.00
local honey, market berries, house granola
Local Farmer's Fruit$10.00
melons, berries, bananas
Market Fruit Smoothie$8.00
organic yogurt, local honey, house made protein powder

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado Ciabatta$10.00
fried farm fresh egg, local tomatoes
Smoked Texas Style Street Tacos$16.00
flour tortillas, farm fresh eggs, choice of house chorizo, klein's smokehaus bacon, or country pork sausage, fire-roasted salsa, smoked cheddar, house potatoes
Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$19.00
buttermilk-battered akaushi angus steak, fried farm fresh eggs, country biscuit, peppered gravy, house potatoes
Huevos Rancheros$17.00
fried farm fresh eggs, black beans, crisp tortillas, griddled chorizo, house salsa, cotija cheese
Bagel & Smoked Salmon$19.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions, sprouts
Egg White Fritatta$17.00
local goat cheese, foraged mushrooms, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, house potatoes, bakery toast
Griddled French Toast Stack$16.00
ciabatta, vanilla custard, roasted apple crisp, cinnamon whipped cream, maple syrup

Classics

Griddled Flapjacks$13.00
house buttermilk batter or gluten free, pure maple syrup, honey butter
Classic American$15.00
two farm fresh eggs any way, choice of klein's smokehaus bacon, country pork sausage or griddled ham, house potatoes, bakery toast
The Old San Antone Omelet$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, house chorizo, smoked cheddar, fire-roasted salsa, scallions, house potatoes, bakery toast
Riverwalk Omelet$15.00
three farm fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables, spinach, bakery toast

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus Bacon$6.00
Country Pork Sausage$6.00
Griddled Ham$6.00
House Potatoes$5.00
Farm Fresh Egg, any Style$3.00
Bakery Toast$4.00
country white, whole wheat, sourdough, rye, english muffin

Beverages

Drip Coffee$5.00
Espresso + More$6.00
Harney & Sons Teas$4.00
Iced Tea$4.00
Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Watermelon$6.00
Pineapple$6.00
Grapefruit$6.00
Orange$6.00

What 555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Antonio
Kid-friendly
San Antonio
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "peaceful ambience" along the Riverwalk. Guests rave about the "amazing creativity in cocktail selections" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "great menu options" and accommodating staff, ensuring a memorable visit.

555 Reviews

C
Charles
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a wonderful experience. Turkey was a little cold. That is the only complaint I had. Service was excellent. Mohammed was a very good waiter. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. Definitely a must do again.
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Linda
Tahoe
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We booked a table indoors for Christmas Eve dinner. The menu was limited, but that was fine. Options included salmon, prime rib and turkey. Prime rib portions were 14 oz and the kitchen refused to offer a smaller portion or allow us to split an entree. My dinner was cold (both the prime rib and the mashed potatoes and broccolini) and the prime rib could have used a more generous portion of au jus. One of my sons ordered the salmon, which he enjoyed, though the serving of salsa/chutney that accompanied it was small. The restaurant added a 20% tip, though there were only 3 of us dining. Overall, a disappointing experience for a $280+ meal, including tip.
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Kevin
San Antonio
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a nice early dinner on Christmas Eve. Arrive early for a great happy hour at the bar!
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Rosalind
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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Rudy
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time here and it was just amazing!!!! Our new go to place now
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John
San Antonio
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We arrived 10 minutes prior to reservation for breakfast. Restaurant was not very busy and no one was manning the host station. We along with a family ahead of us waited and waited. Finally our soon to be server yelled that someone was coming. A man appeared, took our name and then again we waited for the actual host to arrive. She was not friendly and didn’t say a word to us. When seated our table was already set with what was supposed to be a place setting for two. There was only one coffee cup and saucer and it was filthy and lipstick stained. I put it to the side to give to the waitress. She came and tried to make a joke about it and took it away. When she brought over a new one that too was lipstick stained. Not sure why she didn’t bother to check before grabbing it. House coffee was very bitter. My husband loves black coffee and even said he didn’t like it. The food overall was very good. The service was extremely lacking. With my third coffee and saucer brought over it came with no spoon for stirring in cream/sugar. My husband received no fork and we had no pen from waitress for the check. I would probably not go here for dinner based on the service alone.
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Jeannette
VIP
Cincinnati
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repeat customers - we eat here every time we are in town. Excellent appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. Great service as always.
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Monique
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect spot on the Riverwalk. Excellent food and service.
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Matthew
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Expensive but worth it. Amazing chicken.
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M
Mark
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat outside and enjoy the boats going by. Especially fun to see the boats lighted and playing Christmas music. Very festive! Our wine and food was delicious and our server, Mohammed was so courteous and efficient! All was good!
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FAQs

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails is rated 4.3 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

Cross street
Navarro
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Collins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.amblersanantonio.com/
Phone number
(210) 298-8040
Catering
Flavorful, but still plenty of fun. Succulent, but not too serious. At Ambler, we believe the best wedding menus strike a balance between poised and playful.
Private party facilities
Offering one-of-a-kind views of San Antonio River, Ambler’s private dining space is an unmatched setting for get-togethers on the Riverwalk. To book our private dining room or discuss our limited/preset menu options, call an Ambler team member at (210) 298-8040.

Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Day Hangover Brunch

Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée

Fried Green Tomatoes

Texas Akaushi New York Strip

Contessa Bakery Board

Contessa Bakery Board$9.00

Fruits, Grains, & Bakery

Southern Fried "Sticky Bun"$10.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal Brulée$9.00

Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$9.00

Local Farmer's Fruit$10.00

Market Fruit Smoothie$8.00

Ambler Signatures

Smashed Avocado Ciabatta$10.00

Smoked Texas Style Street Tacos$16.00

Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$19.00

Huevos Rancheros$17.00

Bagel & Smoked Salmon$19.00

Egg White Fritatta$17.00

Griddled French Toast Stack$16.00

Classics

Griddled Flapjacks$13.00

Classic American$15.00

The Old San Antone Omelet$15.00

Riverwalk Omelet$15.00

Sides

Klein's Smokehaus Bacon$6.00

Country Pork Sausage$6.00

Griddled Ham$6.00

House Potatoes$5.00

Farm Fresh Egg, any Style$3.00

Bakery Toast$4.00

Beverages

Drip Coffee$5.00

Espresso + More$6.00

Harney & Sons Teas$4.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Homemade Lemonade$5.00

Cold Pressed Juice

Watermelon$6.00

Pineapple$6.00

Grapefruit$6.00

Orange$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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