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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
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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 <br /> <br />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 5,750 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

5,750 Reviews
  1. Marcel

    Dallas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely go back, but didn't prefer the cook on the halibut. everything else was great, great service.

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  2. Duncan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ossobuco was awesome! Atmosphere and staff were terrific.

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  3. Irene

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday dinner and every person at our table loved all appetizers and entrees ordered! The treats from the chef were greatly enjoyed and appreciated!

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  4. PaulaL

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Food and service on the money. We'll be back.

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  5. Kelly

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic! We dined hear before going to see a concert so we didn’t want to get too full (and sleepy 😂) so we went with the Chicken Fried Oysters and a few sides. I’m Southern so normally I wouldn’t touch your fried oysters if they aren’t fried in cornmeal but they got me at “Chicken Fried”! They were absolutely DELICIOUS! The batter was so light and crispy and the oysters were cooked perfectly. We had the Grilled Beet Salad next and although we would have loved a little more goat cheese the beets were so sweet and savory. Next we had the Korean Cauliflower, Cheesy Grits, Cornbread Pudding, and Blistered Shishitos. All the sides were delicious and good portions. The Cauliflower may have been too big and we would have preferred them to have been a little smaller and cooked a little longer. But we are really nitpicking here…. Our drinks were strong and again delicious! We left feeling full but not stuffed. Slightly typsy but not wasted. And overall well worth the money! Would absolutely visit again and feast on all the other menu items we missed this time!

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  6. Peter

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby our server and all the staff were very accommodating.

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  7. Ike

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall an outstanding experience. From the staff who welcomed us, to our server Gabriel, everyone we encountered made sure we enjoyed our dining experience. The food was delicious - bravo to the Chef! We shall definitely return when we're fortunate enough to visit San Antonio again. Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lilleth

    New York City

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robin was a great server! She recommended dishes that were delicious! We had a great time. We closed down the place!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Bryce

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    José was our server and he did a great job! It was the first time my wife and I ever experienced a restaurant like this and we plan on coming back as much as we can.

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  10. Barbara

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Unfortunately the food was not as good as it was when I was there in 2021. The lamb was overcooked and had to be sent back. The vegetables were cold. Locals still rave about this restaurant so it may have been a rare miss.

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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 5750 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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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