Lai Wah Place is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

1. Lai Wah Place

8.3
5242 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX
Chinese Restaurant · Northwest Side · 10 tips and reviews

Chad S.Chad S.: Man am I glad that I came to this hidden gem! Fantastic service and food. Big portions and low price. Love it!

Kenike M.Kenike Marceau: The food is of great quality and healthy. The owners are awesome, located 5 mins from home.

Chris G.Chris Gloria: It's surprising how such a hidden little Chinese resteraunt can serve some very good Chinese food

Sushishima is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

2. Sushishima

8.6
1205 N Loop 1604 W (Blanco), San Antonio, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Far North Central · 18 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Cordova III: One of the best places I found sushi in San Antonio. A hidden gem.

Juan Antonio S.Juan Antonio Sanchez: Teriyaki & Fried Rice portions enough for sharing. Great service & if you yelp about it, you get a freebie

Kevin B.Kevin Blalock: By far the best sushi in town!

Sushiholic is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

3. Sushiholic

7.8
11619 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Side · 9 tips and reviews

Christian R.Christian Rimkus: Excellent sushi here!!! Highly recommend. Owners are super friendly. You pay when you order which means you have to leave tip then unless you have cash. Great hidden treasure!

Jackie A.Jackie Akers: Awesome! We will be back!

StephanieStephanie: Be sure to get the dinner for 2 - you can't go wrong! Drinks, appetizer, soup, salad, choice of 2 full rolls, from their 17 delicious rolls, and Mochi ice cream! Yum!

The Esquire Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

4. The Esquire Tavern

8.6
155 E Commerce St (at St. Marys), San Antonio, TX
Cocktail Bar · 182 tips and reviews

David L.David Lotz: Best "hidden gem" cocktail bar on the River Walk!

Kim L.Kim Lopez: Great vibe totally hidden jem even for a local

Lisa S.Lisa Sullivan: Huge ice blocks with scotch in the rocks. Great short rib stuffed empanadas!

Ocho Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

5. Ocho Lounge

8.5
1015 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX
Lounge · Downtown San Antonio · 69 tips and reviews

D.A. A.D.A. Arneson: Hidden gem. Best kept secret in San Antonio. They all apply. This is our favorite night spot in SA. Also lovely for a romantic date night.

𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 .𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜: Cuban-Mexican brunch. Delicious. Banana bread french toast is out of this world.

Laura C.Laura Clements: Dine outside & enjoy feeling like you're sitting on your own private terrace over the river or sit in the most quaint, hidden, romantic alley where you swear you're actually in Italy not Texas!

Mediterranean Turkish Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

6. Mediterranean Turkish Grill

7.9
8507 McCullough Ave Ste B13, San Antonio, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Dave H.Dave Hofmann: A hidden gem. Great appetizers.

Michelle W.Michelle Williams: Try the Mixed Grill (Grilled Lamb beef & chicken with veggies served on a bed of rice. - Flavorful with tender meat and the meal was delicious

Nicholas P.Nicholas Pierce: Amazing food

Goro's Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

7. Goro's Sushi

8.1
2619 Mossrock (Vance Jackson), San Antonio, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Side · 46 tips and reviews

Mario G.Mario Giacalone: Rolls are huge great hidden spot don't let the outside fool you great sushi

Amanda R.Amanda Riojas: The Spurs roll and yakisoba are delicious.

Taylor W.Taylor Williams: The salmon raw sushi here is soooo good! I tried both the smoked salmon & sake (raw) salmon and definitely preferred the raw salmon.

Two Bros BBQ Market is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

8. Two Bros BBQ Market

7.6
12656 West Ave (at North Loop Rd), San Antonio, TX
BBQ Joint · Northeast San Antonio · 48 tips and reviews

Karen T.Karen Tartt: Oh my good lord, sweet Jesus this place is a hidden gem. The brisket, ribs, pulled pork- all amazing. The Mac and cheese is decadent. House made pickles and BBQ sauce are a must try. Fuck Bill Millers

Kate B.Kate Bishop: Meat and sides are great! Sauces are different in a good way. They do close early so get here early! Our go to bbq place in SA!!

♠ Keith ♠ S.♠ Keith ♠ Stewart: Great food, cold beer and always friendly folks. Great Texas welcome home when I've been gone.

Bombay Bicycle Club is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

9. Bombay Bicycle Club

7.8
3506 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX
Bar · Uptown Broadway · 33 tips and reviews

Ryann S.Ryann Stanley: Awesome hidden spot- get the fries instead of tater tots and def a burger.

Ashley F.Ashley Feinberg: Be nice to Wade.

Frank E.Frank Escueta: Put your stuff in your trunk they won't break in your car

Alamo Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

10. Alamo Cafe

8.6
14250 San Pedro Ave (at Central Pkwy), San Antonio, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Far North Central · 98 tips and reviews

Nicholas John M.Nicholas John Metcalf: Been coming here 19 years. Brisket is a hidden gem

Bean M.Bean McFluffen: Omg so good!!!! Queso is amazing! Tortilla is awesome! Their Chicken fried stake is my life!!!

Christina L.Christina Linnell: I love the queso

Beethoven Maennerchor Halle is one of The 11 Best Places for Hidden Dining in San Antonio.

11. Beethoven Maennerchor Halle

7.9
422 Pereida St (at S. Alamo), San Antonio, TX
Beer Garden · King William · 22 tips and reviews

NancyMNancyM: Great local German bar. A hidden gem.

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: Head to the Beethoven Maennerchor, a German beer garden and singing club that’s been around since 1867! Most don’t think of the Germans when they think of San Antonio, but this will change your mind.

Philip A.Philip Allega: Bring cash. No credit cards. ATM on premise.