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Biga on the Banks

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Americana contemporanea

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22 mar 2025

19:00

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Atmosfera affascinante
Romantico

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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Executive chef: Bruce Auden

Dagli editor di OpenTable: 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.

Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Elegante Casual
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea, Bar ristorante
Orari di apertura
Lun–Gio, Dom 17:00–21:15 Ven, Sab 17:00–21:45
Numero di telefono
(210) 225-0722
Sito web
http://www.biga.com/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Sale per eventi privati
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.

Posizione
203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Quartiere
Centro
Traversa
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 PARKIKNG INFO: transportation.https://biga.com/parking-directions-to-biga/
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Stanza Privata, Vino, Vista

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Esperienze

Easter Brunch- $75 Adults, $35 Children
solo 20 apr 2025
Celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, April 20th! Indulge in a fabulous 4-course brunch served from 10:30am to 4pm. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a memorable meal together!
25th Anniversary Reception Ticket
175,00 USD a persona
Prepagato
solo 22 apr 2025
Like the living bread starter that gives the restaurant its name, Biga on the Banks has risen to become one of San Antonio's most cherished culinary institutions. On Earth Day, April 22, 2025, the iconic landmark restaurant will celebrate its 25th anniversary on the River Walk with an extraordinary culinary event benefiting the next generation of San Antonio's culinary talent. Under the guidance of Chef Bruce Auden, widely regarded as the godfather of San Antonio's dynamic culinary scene, Biga on the Banks has cultivated more than just exceptional cuisine - it has nurtured a legacy of culinary excellence and community partnership that spans a quarter century. The celebration, chaired by longtime supporters Lyn and Pete Selig, will transform the restaurant into a showcase of culinary artistry, featuring eight chef stations helmed by distinguished Biga alumni alongside promising students from St. Philip's College Culinary and Hospitality School. The reception-style event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with plans to expand to the third floor for an evening of desserts and dancing. "Biga's story is one of resilience and community," says Chef Auden, who, along with partners Perny Shea, Pete Selig, and Don Thomas, has steered the restaurant through numerous challenges from 9/11 ot the 2008 recession and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. "When we moved from our original location in Tobin Hill to the River Walk, it was because of an extraordinary coalition of local investors - Team Biga - who believed in our vision for San Antonio's culinary future." Even before they reached the banks of the San Antonio River, the restaurant's name, Biga, was derived from the centuries-old traditional pre-fermented starter used in artisanal bread-making. It reflects its philosophy of patience, cultivation, and tradition. And that approach has fostered remarkable loyalty among staff, many of whom have been with the restaurant for over two decades and are now eligible to participate in a pioneering profit-sharing program. Decades before San Antonio became a UNESCO World Heritage City of Gastronomy, long before the Pearl, Southtown and downtown became culinary destinations, Chef Bruce Auden almost single-handedly elevated the fine dining experience in San Antonio in the 1980s," said longtime journalist and Biga lover Bob Rivard. "Over the years, Bruce trained a whole new generation of talented chefs, who found their first opportunities in the Biga kitchen. More than a few are now household names and in charge of their own successful ventures. The Bruce Auden DNA is found in many of the city's best kitchens today. All proceeds from the anniversary celebration will benefit St. Philip's College Culinary and Hospitality School and the San Antonio Food Bank, reflecting Biga's ongoing commitment to nurturing culinary talent and fighting food insecurity ni the community. The event will feature a commemorative medal for all attendees!
25th Anniversary VIP Table
275,00 USD a persona
Prepagato
solo 22 apr 2025
VIP Tables Available for 4, 6 and 8 people. Be sure to enter one of these numbers in the field above. Like the living bread starter that gives the restaurant its name, Biga on the Banks has risen to become one of San Antonio's most cherished culinary institutions. On Earth Day, April 22, 2025, the iconic landmark restaurant will celebrate its 25th anniversary on the River Walk with an extraordinary culinary event benefiting the next generation of San Antonio's culinary talent. Under the guidance of Chef Bruce Auden, widely regarded as the godfather of San Antonio's dynamic culinary scene, Biga on the Banks has cultivated more than just exceptional cuisine - it has nurtured a legacy of culinary excellence and community partnership that spans a quarter century. The celebration, chaired by longtime supporters Lyn and Pete Selig, will be showcase of culinary artistry, featuring eight chef stations helmed by distinguished Biga alumni with promising students from St. Philip's College Culinary and Hospitality School. The reception-style event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with plans to expand to the third floor for an evening of desserts and dancing. "Biga's story is one of resilience and community," says Chef Auden, who, with partners Perny Shea, Pete Selig, and Don Thomas, has steered the restaurant through numerous challenges from 9/11 ot the 2008 recession and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. "When we moved from our original location in Tobin Hill to the River Walk, it was because of an extraordinary coalition of local investors - Team Biga - who believed in our vision for San Antonio's culinary future." The restaurant's name, Biga, was derived from the centuries-old traditional pre-fermented starter used in artisanal bread-making. It reflects its philosophy of patience, cultivation, and tradition. And that approach has fostered remarkable loyalty among staff, many of whom have been with the restaurant for over two decades. Decades before San Antonio became a UNESCO World Heritage City of Gastronomy, long before the Pearl, Southtown and downtown became culinary destinations, Chef Bruce Auden almost single-handedly elevated the fine dining experience in San Antonio in the 1980s," said longtime journalist and Biga lover Bob Rivard. "Over the years, Bruce trained a whole new generation of talented chefs, who found their first opportunities in the Biga kitchen. More than a few are now household names and in charge of their own successful ventures. The Bruce Auden DNA is found in many of the city's best kitchens today. All proceeds from the celebration will benefit St. Philip's College Culinary & Hospitality School and the San Antonio Food Bank, reflecting Biga's ongoing commitment to nurturing culinary talent and fighting food insecurity the community. Reception tickets will be $175 per person and THOSE WANTING A RESERVED TABLE (limited availability) DURING THE EVENT, $275 per person.

Piatti preferiti

Bibb Radicchio Game Packet
Asian chili sauces & veggies, cashews
- each8,00 USD
Habanero Jerk Scallops (2)24,00 USD
cheesy Texas grits, pineapple rum chutney
Kyle's Crispy Blue Corn Chicken14,00 USD
stuffed with chihuahua cheese & peppers, black bean relish, peanut butter poblano mole
Crab & Shrimp Campechana16,00 USD
tomato clam cocktail with olives, chilis, cilantro & avocado, crispy tortilla chips
Texas Gulf Chicken Fried Oysters (3)18,00 USD
squid ink linguine, pancetta, Swiss chard, whole grain mustard hollandaise
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras30,00 USD
brioche French toast, mango-papaya-grape chutney, duck cider jus
Escargot15,00 USD
mushrooms, red wine garlic butter
Apple-Smoked Salmon Chalupa (2)12,00 USD
black bean, avocado, cilantro, lime crème fraiche, pickled veggies
Grilled Wagyu Burger22,00 USD
brioche bun, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pomme frites
Cheese Plate18,00 USD
The Drunken Goat, Cambozola Black Label, Ewephoria Gouda, Marcona almonds, quince paste, walnut date cake, honeycomb, toasty bread
Bread Service
- Buttermilk Cornbread6,00 USD
- Pain Au Levain6,00 USD
- Focaccia6,00 USD
- Basket with All Three8,00 USD

Salads | Soup

Fiesta Chicken & Vegetable Soup12,00 USD
with pico & queso fresco
Grilled Beet Salad13,00 USD
sherry garlic vinaigrette, baby arugula & goat cheese
Romaine Hearts12,00 USD
red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile
Local Baby Greens13,00 USD
apples, toasted walnuts, brie, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, vanilla bean balsamic vinaigrette
Thai Inspired Vegetable Salad11,00 USD
shiitakes and crunchies, sesame ginger dressing
Spinach & Frisee13,00 USD
fiery pecans, aged English cheddar, golden raisins, crumbled bacon, maple Dijon vinaigrette
Little Gem Lettuce13,00 USD
Benton's country ham, citrus supremes, radish, avocado, almonds, candied shallot vinaigrette

Main Course

Roasted American Red Snapper45,00 USD
Texas mushroom risotto, zucchini, Medeira marinara
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi45,00 USD
potato leek rosti, pickled cucumber sultanas, Texas baby carrots, honey dill whipped mascarpone
Baked North Sea Salmon45,00 USD
Thai red curry rice noodles, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, charred pineapple
Smoked Bell and Evans 1/2 Chicken33,00 USD
mashers, asparagus, chicken jus, black pepper butter
Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver39,00 USD
pepper & onion corn pudding, spiced zucchini, red wine jus
Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin59,00 USD
two potato gratin, asparagus, jammy tomato, steak sauce, bearnaise
Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack55,00 USD
cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, green beans, mushroom veal reduction
11 Spiced South Texas Antelope and Lockhart Quail52,00 USD
goat cheese tart, Brussels leaves, cherry raisin chutney, juniper sauce
Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes22,00 USD
squash carrot & corn calabacita, roast tomato salsa

Sides

Pommes Frites
Mashers
Grilled Asparagus
Corn Pudding
Cheesy Grits
Korean BBQ Cauliflower
Two Potato Gratin

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding12,00 USD
with English custard
Amaretto Creme Brulee12,00 USD
red currant thumb print cookie
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake12,00 USD
candied hazelnuts, raspberries, praline crème, raspberry whipped cream, chocolate tuile
Zucchini Cake12,00 USD
vanilla ice cream, Grand Marnier crème Anglaise, citrus salad, citrus tuile
French Toast Banana Bread12,00 USD
rum caramel, vanilla anglaise, spiced pecans, crème fraiche ice cream, pineapple chip
Dessert Sampler16,00 USD
warm apple blackberry crumble, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate panna cotta
Vegan Chocolate Mousse12,00 USD
raspberries, chocolate shavings
Sorbet6,00 USD
Pina Colada, Mango, Wild Berry
Ice Cream7,00 USD
Biga Crunch, Guinness Toffee, Brunt Honey Pistachio

3 Course Prix Fixe Menu

$49 Choose one for each course. No substitutions or splits, please. Add wine pairings for $25

1st Course

choice of:

Chicken Tortilla Soup
with pico & queso fresco
Romaine Hearts
red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile
Local Baby Greens
apples, toasted walnuts, brie, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, vanilla bean balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Beet Salad
sherry garlic vinaigrette, baby arugula & goat cheese

2nd Course

choice of:

Baked North Sea Salmon
Thai red curry rice noodles, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, charred pineapple
Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver
pepper & onion corn pudding, spiced zucchini, red wine jus
Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack
cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, green beans, mushroom veal reduction; $7 supplement
Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes
squash carrot & corn calabacita, roast tomato salsa - add chicken breast or quail

3rd Course

choice of:

Sticky Toffee Pudding
with English custard
Zucchini Cake
vanilla ice cream, Grand Marnier crème Anglaise, citrus salad, citrus tuile
Vanilla Cheesecake
almond cookie crust, caramel, cherry sauce
Dessert Sampler
warm apple blackberry crumble, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate panna cotta; $4 supplement

Cosa dicono 5.839 persone

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4.8

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4,8Cibo
4,8Servizio
4,7Atmosfera
4,5Rapporto qualità-prezzo

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5.839 Recensioni

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JHart
Indiana206 recensioni
4.0
Visitato il giorno 8 novembre 2019
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 3
4. Atmosfera 4
Nice menu, nice setting!!
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RangerBlue
Dallas9 recensioni
5.0
Visitato oggi
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Our server was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The food was well prepared and very good. One thing we really like was on many menu items they had half portions. This is really good for us because we usually don’t finish our meals. Normally we take it home but we are in a hotel so extra food would just be wasted.
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Richard
Malta1 recensione
3.0
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 3
4. Atmosfera 3
When customer ask for asking food dish menu to their liking this place does.not want to change anything
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Utente OpenTable
Dallas1 recensione
5.0
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
After a travel day that was a comedy of errors… We stumbled onto this place tired and hungry. And my goodness….what a treat! The food was incredible, service was fast, and our server, Jose, was a jewel of a human. 5 stars!
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Doug VIP
San Francisco19 recensioni
4.0
Visitato 4 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
Nice place, on the River walk. Solo early dinner, week day, on a business trip. Very welcoming, friendly and attentive waiter. Large choice of cocktails and a diverse wine list at all prices. Creative dishes, I chose the Thai inspired salad which had a nice size and lots of flavors. Then the red snapper, perfectly cooked in a savory and not too creamy peanut sauce, with vegetables and quinoa. One glass of a nice and chilled French Chardonnay, The quality of the place, service and dishes justify the price, quite reasonable considering similar offerings here and there. There were plenty of other appalling options on the menu, I will definitely come back.
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Michael VIP
Dallas3 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 4 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Wild game was exceptional. Server was extremely engaging and had a wonderful grasp of the menu and the wine list. We will be back.
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Steven VIP
Baltimora76 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 4 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Great dinner. Service was exceptional. The 3 course dinner was a great value and plenty to choose from. Appetizer, main course and dessert were all excellent. Highly recommended and will return.
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Melissa VIP
Pittsburgh13 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 5 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Wonderful dinner that was made special for my husbands birthday! Amazing service and food!!! Highly recommend!
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Stuart VIP
New York15 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 6 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Everything was excellent - the food, the service, the restaurant. The antelope and quail was superb. Even the bread service was amazing. And our server Christopher M was superb and really made the whole experience first rate. Highly recommended.
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Chris VIP
Houston85 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 6 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Uhhhmazing as always! Truly a wonderful experience when in SA. Sorry just one pic of the rack of lamb. Loved the pistachio crust. Server was quite nice, professional and eagerly displayed familial hospitality.
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203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Informazioni aggiuntive

Traversa
Market St.
Quartiere
Centro
Orari di apertura
Lun–Gio, Dom 17:00–21:15 Ven, Sab 17:00–21:45
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea, Bar ristorante
Stile
Elegante Casual
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/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Stanza Privata, Vino, Vista

Sito web
http://www.biga.com/
Numero di telefono
(210) 225-0722
Sale per eventi privati
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.

Biga on the Banks

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Easter Brunch- $75 Adults, $35 Children

25th Anniversary Reception Ticket

25th Anniversary VIP Table

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Roasted American Red Snapper

Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin

Starters | Snacks

Bibb Radicchio Game Packet

Habanero Jerk Scallops (2)24,00 USD

Kyle's Crispy Blue Corn Chicken14,00 USD

Crab & Shrimp Campechana16,00 USD

Texas Gulf Chicken Fried Oysters (3)18,00 USD

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras30,00 USD

Escargot15,00 USD

Apple-Smoked Salmon Chalupa (2)12,00 USD

Grilled Wagyu Burger22,00 USD

Cheese Plate18,00 USD

Bread Service

Salads | Soup

Fiesta Chicken & Vegetable Soup12,00 USD

Grilled Beet Salad13,00 USD

Romaine Hearts12,00 USD

Local Baby Greens13,00 USD

Thai Inspired Vegetable Salad11,00 USD

Spinach & Frisee13,00 USD

Little Gem Lettuce13,00 USD

Main Course

Roasted American Red Snapper45,00 USD

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi45,00 USD

Baked North Sea Salmon45,00 USD

Smoked Bell and Evans 1/2 Chicken33,00 USD

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver39,00 USD

Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin59,00 USD

Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack55,00 USD

11 Spiced South Texas Antelope and Lockhart Quail52,00 USD

Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes22,00 USD

Sides

Pommes Frites

Mashers

Grilled Asparagus

Corn Pudding

Cheesy Grits

Korean BBQ Cauliflower

Two Potato Gratin

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding12,00 USD

Amaretto Creme Brulee12,00 USD

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake12,00 USD

Zucchini Cake12,00 USD

French Toast Banana Bread12,00 USD

Dessert Sampler16,00 USD

Vegan Chocolate Mousse12,00 USD

Sorbet6,00 USD

Ice Cream7,00 USD

3 Course Prix Fixe Menu

1st Course

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Romaine Hearts

Local Baby Greens

Grilled Beet Salad

2nd Course

Baked North Sea Salmon

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver

Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack

Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes

3rd Course

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Zucchini Cake

Vanilla Cheesecake

Dessert Sampler

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