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Esquire Tavern
4.6
663 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
155 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 24, 2025
April 2025
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7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Lively
- Great for creative cocktails
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefNash Zink
- Private party facilitiesWe can offer the entire bar, dining room and river balcony, accommodating up to 175 guests. Our Downstairs space can also be reserved, with its 15-seat bar and two semi-private lounges which hold 30 guests each. Call well in advance of your event date — availability of the whole place is limited.
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetSt. Mary's
- Parking details** We are OPEN during Commerce Street construction! **<br /><br />The Esquire Tavern is encircled by four parking garages and various street lots, the closest being one half block east, the Market Street Garage across from the Westin Hotel with entrances on East Commerce and Market streets. One block further East on East Commerce and Presa is the City Garage. To the West, The Rand Parking Garage on Soledad and Houston and to the North, the College Street Garage at College and St.Mary’s St.
- Public transitConveniently located in downtown on the San Antonio River, The Esquire Tavern is within walking distance from most major hotels. In addition, The Esquire is serviced by the Yellow Line Downtown Trolley conveniently located at the corner of Commerce and St. Mary’s fifty feet from our front door.
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 663 people are saying
Esquire Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Esquire Tavern offers a "cool, vintage vibe" with a rich history and "great atmosphere" along the San Antonio Riverwalk. Known for "excellent bison burger" and "amazing cocktails," the tavern provides a memorable dining experience. While service can be inconsistent, visitors frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff.
663 Reviews
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Armando
Sinaloa1 review
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dan
Fayetteville17 reviews
4.0Dined on April 5, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Heidi
Unspecified1 review
5.0Dined on March 29, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Courtney
New York City2 reviews
5.0Dined on March 29, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Hannah
San Antonio1 review
5.0Dined on March 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Letseat73
Phoenix4 reviews
4.0Dined on March 22, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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ChristineT
San Antonio2 reviews
4.0Dined on March 20, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mark VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on March 8, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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GENE VIP
Austin11 reviews
5.0Dined on March 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Cynda
San Antonio29 reviews
5.0Dined on February 26, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Esquire Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 222-2521.
Esquire Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 663 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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155 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205
Additional information
- Cross streetSt. Mary's
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Comfort Food, Dining Bar
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking details** We are OPEN during Commerce Street construction! **<br /><br />The Esquire Tavern is encircled by four parking garages and various street lots, the closest being one half block east, the Market Street Garage across from the Westin Hotel with entrances on East Commerce and Market streets. One block further East on East Commerce and Presa is the City Garage. To the West, The Rand Parking Garage on Soledad and Houston and to the North, the College Street Garage at College and St.Mary’s St.
- Public transitConveniently located in downtown on the San Antonio River, The Esquire Tavern is within walking distance from most major hotels. In addition, The Esquire is serviced by the Yellow Line Downtown Trolley conveniently located at the corner of Commerce and St. Mary’s fifty feet from our front door.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefNash Zink
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWe can offer the entire bar, dining room and river balcony, accommodating up to 175 guests. Our Downstairs space can also be reserved, with its 15-seat bar and two semi-private lounges which hold 30 guests each. Call well in advance of your event date — availability of the whole place is limited.