San Antonio’s Hottest New Restaurants: A Fall & Winter preview
Maybe you’ve heard: Food & Wine magazine says San Antonio is America’s next great food city. The enormous slate of upcoming restaurants may prove the editor’s point. Dozens of Alamo City restaurants and bars are opening in the next few months, and we have updates on all of them.
From promising new ideas from the city’s most talented chefs to the debut of buzzy national and Texas chains, these highly anticipated openings are sure to make San Antonians’ mouths water in the fall, winter, and beyond.
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The popular upscale Stone Oak seafood restaurant and bar is diving into a new San Antonio spot at 1322 W Loop 1604 N.Documents shared by Alamo City developer Dominion Advisory Group show the swanky spot will be the frist tenant at West 1604 Market, a new retail center being built near SeaWorld, though they do not yet have an arrival date.
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Adding to San Antonio’s recent boom in churrascarias, this Cedar Park-based concept serves all-you-can-eat meats paired with a huge salad bar and South American side dishes like fried yucca, pão de queijo, and black beans. It’s one of six new restaurants coming to the blank”>Portico at Shaenfield Ranch growth at 7807 W Loop 1604 N, most of which have not shared opening details.
Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen is returning to the South Side.
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A year after closing its South Flores Street restaurant, the beloved breakfast spot is returning to Highland Hills. The San Antonio classic will take over the old Neptune’s Seafood House space at 1922 Goliad Rd. with an arsenal of scratch biscuits. Co-owner Ana Ferris says she and husband Greg are aiming for an October 1 debut.
The wildly popular brunch spot will open its third outpost in the Portico at Shaenfield Ranch development. The date is still TBD.
The acclaimed Corpus Christi restaurant specializing in farm-to-table breakfast and brunch is having a go at TPC Town Plaza in Cibolo canyons. Led by chef Jordan Jaradat, the casual eatery serves gourmet twists on daytime classics like lobster Benedicts, fried banana pecan French toast, and a bistro burger made with a fried egg and duck bacon. No opening date has been revealed.
The dessert chain specializing in European-style crepes will open its first San Antonio location at 11534 Wurzbach Rd. The menu includes sweet and savory crepes, as well as coffee and other beverages. An opening date has not been announced.
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The Houston-based restaurant known for its globally-inspired comfort food is taking over the former Cured space at 306 Pearl Pkwy. The menu features dishes like Korean fried chicken,Moroccan spiced lamb,and a variety of vegetarian options. the opening is slated for November.
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San Antonio’s Hottest New businesses Coming Soon
Haraz Coffee House
The new coffee shop chain will soon open two locations in San Antonio, but don’t expect the usual assortment of vanilla lattes and Americanos. Instead, the cult brand will share Yemen’s time-honored brewing traditions at two locations, at 8435 Wurzbach Rd.in late September and 10907 Culebra Rd.#120 in May 2026.
Hey Hey Social
Popular local deejay Edgar Hernandez is spinning a new tune at the Broadway News food truck park. The 2202 Broadway community hub was originally slated for August, but has not yet made its debut.
Jue Let
jennifer Dobbertin of Best Quality Daughter is behind this new cocktail bar at Pearl. Menu details have still not been revealed, but it will take over Blue Box Bar’s former space.Instagram says it will be open in November.
Kaedama Battleship Noodle Bar
San Antonio’s prolific Empty Stomach Group is opening this ramen bar at 122 E Houston St. #103 “very soon.” It recently previewed the menu at sibling restaurant Hoy Joy.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
The growing franchise,with a mission of helping adoptive families,is opening its first Alamo City shop at 6010 UTSA Blvd. #209. State records estimate the store buildout will be finished by October, but the chain hasn’t released a definite opening date.La Costa Grill
The popular Corpus Christi seafood restaurant is expanding to San Antonio, taking over the former Red Lobster at 8425 Interstate 10. The opening is slated for November.
Lala’s Kitchen
The beloved food truck is upgrading to a brick-and-mortar location at 2803 W. Commerce St. The restaurant will serve its signature mexican comfort food.
Lost & Found
A new vintage store is coming to Southtown at 1303 S. Flores St. The shop will specialize in curated vintage clothing and accessories.
Mochi Dough
The popular mochi donut shop is opening a second location at The Rim, at 17915 la Cantera Pkwy. #101.
Naco Kitchen
The popular food truck specializing in tacos and Mexican street food is opening a restaurant at 3005 Pearl Pkwy. The opening is slated for November.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
The popular breakfast chain is opening a location at 401 Pearl Pkwy. #101. The opening is slated for November.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
The Pearl brewery is expanding with a new concept, a casual oyster bar, at 336 Pearl Pkwy. #100. The opening is slated for November.Bar
The local Cajun restaurant is scurrying to a second outpost in the former home of Tomatillo’s at 2611 SE Military Dr.#108. Signage on the building indicates that guests will be enjoying catfish fries and seafood boils as early as fall,although no official date has been announced.
Muelle 37
The popular Rio Grande Valley seafood chain will soon make a splash on the West Side. Known for its conventional Mexican seafood dishes like cocktails, fried fish, grilled filets, and ceviche, the mariscos favorite is building its first San Antonio restaurant at 4729 W. Commerce St. with hopes to open in early 2026.
Novo Brazil Brewing Co.
It has been more than two years since the southern California-based brewery announced it would expand to San Antonio.It last teased a summer opening, but has been tight-lipped ever since.
Pan Dulce
Not to be confused with castle Hill’s Pan Dulce Bakery & Cafe, this is a new café offering Mexican baked goods and coffee. MLS Investments confirmed it signed on at TPC Town Plaza in Cibolo Canyons, but does not yet have opening data.
Pinthouse Pizza will soon be slinging pies and IPAs in San Antonio. Pinthouse Pizza Facebook
Pinthouse Pizza
The Austin-based brewpub chain is expanding to the Alamo City with an 8,000-square-foot space at the busy intersection of Loop 1604 and I-10. the pizzeria, known for its electric Jellyfish IPA, is eyeing an early 2026 launch.
Pitch 25
This gigantic sports bar with fútbol, games, and plenty of beer is kicking into San Antonio’s East Side, hopefully before the June 2026 World Cup. The expansive entertainment complex at 221 Burleson st comes from former major League soccer player Brian Ching.
Sea Spice
San Antonio hospitality dynamo Gusto group is adding another restaurant and bar to its rapidly growing empire. Sea Spice,a new concept coming to Jefferson Bank’s headquarters at 1900 Broadway,will have fresh cocktails and cold seafood,but the timeline is still unknown.
Shogun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar