Our chefs have painstakingly created a menu of wine-friendly fare consisting of old world hors d'oeuvres and regionally inspired tapas. From baked Texas goat cheese with kalamata olives to fresh chocolate covered strawberries, the menu caters to the diversity of the food enthusiasts.
Charles Court, at the rear of Zinc, is a truly serene gathering place for a rare outdoor experience. The private, spacious courtyard makes for a quiet sanctuary from the clatter of downtown city streets and the Riverwalk.
"My wife and i were out for an evening and I selected Zinc for a couple of reasons. It's connected to Boudro's, and the menu offered choices at reasonable prices. Guacamole prepared at the table might used more spices, but it was delicious anyway. We had fish and chips and pasta.... both of which were seasoned "just right". My wife tells me we have found a good choice for dinner downtown."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"This restaurant is great for new daters, not too romantic to be uncomfortable but just enough to make an evening special. The waitress we had was great as well."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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"We had two business dinners 4/27 and 4/28. We had eaten here in 2010. The menu is changed, less tapas, more entrée. The menu change is probably a negative but the food was still good, just not as varied as it once was at the tapas level. Interesting that on both nights different waiters brought a cheaper bottle of wine than the one I ordered. Once is an error, twice is something to question. So, if you order from their extensive list, beware. We are not fans of the River Walk crowds when eating. So, Zincs up between the two legs is worth finding. We ate inside the first and outside in the courtyard the second. Both settings were very good. This is informal. Don't expect top shelf wait staff, but they were friendly and caring."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"We were staying at the Hilton and found the restaurant on Yelp. We had salads and a pizza with a nice bottle of wine. We will come back on our next visit. The food being served looked great too!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Had the Pizza Sopressata - hard to image such an awesome pizza - have had pizza from all over the world - literally and this was the best ever - shockingly good!!!! Prices at the restaurant were so reasonable but do not let low prices on some items lead you to think quality will be compromised - it won't be. Also had the Cesar Salad for $3.00 and was exceptional - love this place so much we went there twice in five days in San Antonio - would have gone more often if had discovered it earlier. - Fantastic wine list as well and also has a cigar menu if you so desire!!! A++++++++++++"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"Some locals recommended Zinc to me and I was very pleased with my experience. The food was very good (I had a flank steak special) and the prices were amazingly good! Really nice wine list as well and the feel of the place is most pleasant."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Zinc Bistro was very delicious and we had a great experience. Their prices are reasonable, but if you go during Happy Hour, then you'll get great prices for the quality. Half off drinks and appetizers. I recommend their signature Prickly Pear Margarita, Hand-made Guacamole and the Zinc Burger. Probably the juiciest burger I've ever eaten."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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"The salad and crab cakes were good. The shrimp was overcooked and the dish had no flavor to it. Waitress was non-existent after she took our order. Never checked on us at all. Probably would not return on our next visit to San Antonio. Feast on S. Alamo is 100% better and a lot friendlier."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
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"This was my second time at Zinc and it was better than I remembered. Wait staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is tasty with subtle flavors and wine list is great. I love the mood of the space. I look forward to a return visit."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Excellent spot, especially if one has food allergens."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Although there were only three occupied tables in the restraurant, service was accidental at best. Pasta dish arrived at the table lukewarm and eggplant was outright cold. I can only assume the dish sat under a heat lamp too long without delivery. Wine list was robust, atmosphere delightful."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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"Excellent place and recommend it. I was looking for a nice quiet, romantic spot for some good conversation with a long time friend. I found it at Zincs. Service was great, wine (and wine list) was great. Food/menu needs some expansion IMO. Food is unusual but that seems to be the focus, but needs a bit of an expanded menu for choices. Been there many times when I am in San Antonio (from Houston), and will continue to go back."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"A great spot. Found it by word of mouth as a visitor to SA. Everyone raved about the burgers. We had one. We raved. You will too. Very nice wine list. Service was wonderful!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"It was Valentine's Day - prie fixe (4 course) meal. It was wonderful. First course, lobster bisque was exquisite! Main course - paella - was out-of-this-world delicious with plenty of seafood (inculding lobster tail). Only drawback may be that we were in a back dining room that was nearly empty the entire evening! No more than two parties (including us) at a time. In some ways that was kind of nice, on the other hand, it was a little disconcerting..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Did a lot of research to find a nice place away from the convention crowds on the River Walk. Zinc is just a block or so off the River on street level and very convenient to all the hotels but does not have the tourist trap feel like the establishments along the river walk. We had a 6:30 reservation but arrived an hour early to take advantage of the raved about Happy Hour deals. We were seated in the dining room. Service was excellent and not hovering. I was catching up with a friend I had not seen in 40 years. Time got away from us and we overstayed our welcome. The manager offered to buy us a drink at the bar if we gave up our table. We accepted the offer. Fantastic pizzas. Good wine list. I'll be back!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Mid-day - stopped in for pizza. Fabulous. Waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful with choices. Out of the way a bit but a nice change from the river."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
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"This restaurant has to be one of the best in downtown San Antonio. The dishes are fresh, light, tasty, an creative. Great for date night or a special occasion as well as when you just want a great meal."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"We booked through Open Table, but when we arrived, they did not have our reservation and said it was going to be another 30 minutes. The hostess was rude & unaccommodating. Because it was on the River Walk, we took the opportunity to walk the river for 30 minutes, which is always an enjoyable time. Upon returning, the hostess said they don't have a table and put us at the bar. When she grabbed the waitress to serve us, the waitress informed her there was a table out back in the open air and took us there. The waitress was awesome: friendly and attentive. The outdoor seating is nice. The food was good, but not exceptional. There's a bar next door that played loud music w/ a heavy bass, which was too bad as the outdoor seating is so nice."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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