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Biga on the Banks

203 S St Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-0722

www.biga.com

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Bruce Auden’s award-winning BIGA ON THE BANKS is located in a spectacular setting in downtown San Antonio’s modern International Center. Overlooking a romantic tree-canopied bend in the river, the historic and the new find common ground in Biga’s dynamic re-emergence with ultra contemporary cuisine propelling San Antonio’s recent ascent to a new level of River Walk dining. Gourmet Magazine named Biga one of the five best restaurants in Texas. Fine dining has never meant “fussy” to Chef Auden. Biga’s ambiance is casual and relaxed – San Antonio style. Auden’s celebrated culinary background, coupled with creative and energetic design, has marked Biga on the Banks as one of Texas’ truly outstanding restaurants.

Sunday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm; Friday – Saturday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm

Price: $50 and over

Executive Chef: Bruce Auden

Cross Street: Market St.

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 transportation.

Parking: Valet

Location: Downtown



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SGroves

FANTASTIC!!!

Reviewed by SGroves on February 06, 2007

SGroves' rating:

"The title of this review says it all. This restuarant is absolutely fantastic. The menu is created every day from the chef/owner who decides what he will cook. So it’s possible to go there and never see the same thing on the menu. The restaurant has a modernish feel to it without the stark lighting that you can find in modern restaurants. It has large, more public area dining tables, small private alcoves and even more private tables behind drawn curtains. Most all of the tables provide some view of the Riverwalk with many being right next to the large windows directly overlooking the water. What’s even better about the seating and the place in general is that you get the view without the public’s intrusion that you can experience at many of the restaurants that are right on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.The wait staff is plentiful and not intrusive. The times that I have eaten there they have made it a point to tell me that I have all the time in the world. I never once had the feeling that I was being pushed to eat and get out to turn a table. Additionally on a personal note, I found the staff to be extremely sensitive to our privacy, the occasion and even my clothes. I had on a black dress and at the table was a white linen napkin. Before I had even the chance of opening and putting the napkin in my lap a black linen napkin was provided so I wouldn’t have any white specks on my dress. Very thoughtful!The food was wonderful and perfectly done. I am not a gourmet by any stretch of the imagination but my experiences here make me think I could become one. The wine list is extensive and would fit anyone’s taste. If they have it on the menu when you visit I highly recommend the rib-eye or the quail. Both will make you cry for more.Reservations are needed especially for busier nights like Friday and Saturday. Dress is casual to dressy but, I wouldn’t go there in cut-offs and flip flops. Expect to pay for a dinner with wine for 2 about $150 or more – but it is well worth it. "

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Features: Has Bar, Outdoor Seating, Lunch, Dinner, Wine, Beer, Full Bar, Views, Waterfront Dining, Notable Wine List, Notable Chef

Cuisine: Contemporary, Fusion, Seafood, American (Modern), American, Steaks

Dress: Formal, Dressy, Smart Casual

Atmosphere: Formal, Romantic, Elegant, Modern, Upscale, Funky, Subdued Lighting

Reservations: Reservations Accepted

Type: Fine Dining, Upscale Casual

Theme: Locally Famous

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