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GREY MOSS INN
19010 Scenic Loop in Grey Forest
(210-695-8301)
Reservations Recommended. Dinner 7 days 5–10.
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(From May 2012) This most romantic of steakhouses goes the distance, holding on to eighty years of tradition in its rock cottages, dramatic oaks, outdoor fire pit, and top-quality meats and fish. And these days, it’s also embracing a modern, lighter, and more nuanced version of its standbys; the squash casserole is still famously seasoned with cumin, and the sour cream double-stuffed potato is almost a throwback, but on this visit, they were both plated and served with welcome restraint. As for the meat, it remains on our top chop list; our peppered ribeye was both flavorful and tender. The wine list here is renowned, so take time to peruse. Bar. |
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LITTLE RHEIN STEAK HOUSE
231 S. Alamo, in La Villita
(210-225-2111)
Dinner Sun-Fri 5-10, Sat 5-10:30.
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(From June 2012) For a River Walk dinner without the hustle and bustle, locals often opt for this venerable, though somewhat pricey, steakhouse. The menu has expanded in recent years, yet the choice of steaks is a bit diminished, perhaps in deference to changing appetites. Indeed, we dined very well on a tender filet but also mixed in chilled crab legs and a salmon filet with a rich dill cream sauce. Tables cascade down terraces that go from street level almost to the river, offering an ever-changing view of boat traffic and passers-by. Bar. |
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OUNCE PRIME STEAKHOUSE
1401 N. Loop 1604W, near Madera Pkwy
(210-493-6200)
Dinner Mon–Thur 4–11, Fri & Sat 4–midnight, Sun 4–9. Reservations accepted.
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(From July 2011) This newcomer has an almost mysteriously dark interior, with limestone walls receding into the shadows but brightly lit tabletops. Steak, natch, is the main attraction, with eight-ounce cuts running from $28 to $75 (Akaushi beef). Even the low-end filet proved exceptional: tender with an intense meaty flavor. Not a beef eater? The Chilean sea bass, a big, thick, fresh-tasting chunk with a miso-wine sauce, was cooked as well as any we’ve had in town. Appetizers were a bit less exalted; both the lox and the carpaccio struck us as perfunctory, while the side of macaroni and cheese was almost flavorless. But if you focus on the main courses, Ounce can be a prime experience. Bar. |
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WATERMARK GRILL
18740 Stone Oak Pkwy, at Loop 1604
(210-483-7600)
Open Mon–Wed 4:30–10, Thur–Sat 4:30–11, Sun 11–9.
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(From February 2011) A quick perusal of the menu shows a restaurant that takes seafood seriously. Four varieties of oysters, hapuka (a relative of grouper from the waters of New Zealand), and a plethora of other fish and shellfish fill the menu. Malpeque oysters, briny and crisp, started us well, as did a thin but flavorful crab cake with a minimum of breading. The hapuka turned out to be a robustly flavored white fish served on a mélange of white beans, onions, and peppers. An equally unusual (and tasty) dish was the browned scallops with couscous and grapefruit. The dignified space, once Reggiano’s, had an amiable buzz of conversation. Bar. |
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