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The Grill at Leon Springs
Since we began in 1985, our traditional style of cooking has been based on our European philosophy and culture "Fresh From Scratch and From the Heart".
Thierry, Chef and Restaurant Owner, opened the renowned L’Etoile in Alamo Heights in 1985 and in 2007 added a second restaurant- The Grill at Leon Springs. Using French culinary experience and expertise, he creates dishes that originate in France but combine exquisite flavors and ingredients from all over the world.
Our open kitchen showcases the chefs cooking over our unique imported wood fired grill. Our reputation is based on our specialty seafood items, including Halibut, Red Snapper, Scallops and Lobster. We also offer steaks as well as gourmet dishes and Pizza, cooked on our wood fire oven.
We frequently update our menu in order to use seasonal produce.
Join us for lunch or dinner and experience the Texas Hill Country's finest European Cuisine, with an authentic American flair.
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Thierry, Chef and Restaurant Owner, opened the renowned L’Etoile in Alamo Heights in 1985 and in 2007 added a second restaurant- The Grill at Leon Springs. Using French culinary experience and expertise, he creates dishes that originate in France but combine exquisite flavors and ingredients from all over the world.
Our open kitchen showcases the chefs cooking over our unique imported wood fired grill. Our reputation is based on our specialty seafood items, including Halibut, Red Snapper, Scallops and Lobster. We also offer steaks as well as gourmet dishes and Pizza, cooked on our wood fire oven.
We frequently update our menu in order to use seasonal produce.
Join us for lunch or dinner and experience the Texas Hill Country's finest European Cuisine, with an authentic American flair.
67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- special occasion(37)
- neighborhood gem(31)
- notable wine list(29)
- good for groups(26)
- romantic(22)
The Grill at Leon Springs Reviews List
Review 1 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was slacking
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best part about the brunch was the bottomless mimosas and the waffle at the end. The rest sucked"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 2 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our favorite restaurant in the area and one of our favorites in all of san antonio. Food and service are always awesome. If only the hostess didnt always look so stressed... LOL"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service was excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another Great Dining Experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always had a very good dining experience at The Grille at Leon Springs and this time was no exception. Our waiter was very attentive and made excellent suggestions from the day's menu. Chef Thierry Burkle made a point to come by our table to make sure we were happy with our dishes. On our way out, owner/manager Armand offered us a drink on the house so we could enjoy a little time on the patio to hear the live music. Another excellent meal and the reason I keep coming back!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 5 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pricey but good!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, service and location, but be prepared for an expensive evening!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 6 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went for Sunday brunch after
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for Sunday brunch after reading great reviews, but was disappointed. Service was fair to poor. Drink glasses left empty too long, finished plates just sat on the table, and we were made to wait for quite awhile on waffles. The waiter told us that they were being made as we sat there with empty plates, and then minutes later I saw him just go up to a warming tray and pull out pre-made waffles and bring them to us. Won't be back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 7 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"AS MANY TIMES AS WE HAVE BEEN TO THE SUNDAY BRUNCH, THIS SUNDAY WAS THE MOST DISAPPOINTING. THE SELECTIONS ON THE BRUNCH WERE POOR. I GUESS FOR IT BEING EASTER WE WERE EXPECTING A MUCH BETTER SELECTION SINCE THIS WAS GOING TO BE OUR EASTER MEAL."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easter Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great and the service as well.
Buffet stations well presented, pleasing to the eyes and to the taste buds."
Buffet stations well presented, pleasing to the eyes and to the taste buds."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first visit to The Grill at Leon Springs and we will be back. I had the escargot as my first course while my husband had the fish tacos. Both were very good and we knew that we would be in for a treat with our entrees, panko crusted tilapia with corn relish and pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce. We don't usually have dessert and when we do we usually share one but this time we had the assorted sorbet and the apple crepia. We are so glad we decided to have our own desserts and it was a perfect way to end our meal. We were pleased with the choice in wines and beers. I woulld highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent beef stroganoff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent beef stroganoff and, vietnamese crab claws appetizer. Service unexceptional and not particularly attentive. Wine spilled on the table without an apology."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service terrible and food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service terrible and food not tasty"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
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Review 12 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicous food and fabulous service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fabulous polite,accomodating and efficient service from Jose and delicious food made for an enjoyable lunch at the Grill.We started with the crabcakes which were chock full of the REAL stuff and encased in a perfectly-cooked delicate crust.A portion of super-fresh greens and a mound of crispy shoestrings came with the order.My husband enjoyed the fresh, flaky blackened drum entree and I devoured the incredibly-yummy grilled shrimp sandwich.The brioche roll...the shrimp....the avacado salsa...what a wonderful, tasty, palate-pleasing trio! My only complaint is that the restaurant was very cold (hard to regulate in an old building, I realize)."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and wine selections were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and wine selections were very good. Service out of the kitchen was a little slow, but they were very busy. Otherwise, very enjoyable."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Could not ask for more...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Armand and Nicole were awesome hosts, the food was delicious, the wine selection left little to desire. And that was our first visit... but absolutely will not be the last."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Less than expected
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been to the Grill twice and enjoyed it, but it was much busier than we'd seen it before. We arrived at 7:30 with a 7:30 reservation, the free valet took our car and we were seated immediately - great!
We were markedly underwhelmed with the service after that however - we had to hunt down our waiter a couple of times; he did not clear dishes; we asked for spoons at one point and he never brought them; water was not refilled, etc. For a restaurant at this price level, we expected better.
Food was well prepared & presented, but suffered in comparison to previous visits. An oyster appetizer was so overwhelmed with toppings that we weren't sure there were oysters in it!
We might be back, but it has moved down our list."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 16 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always good. Always. Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good. Always. Love the food and atmosphere here. Only issue this time was the water guy. Didn't come by enough at first but we got that straightened out."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 17 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food.. great environment
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food.. great environment! Beautiful presentation!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A wonderful evening with great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful evening with great service and delicious food. The owner and staff at the Grill at Leon Springs provides fine dining without pretension. I love this restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant with outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant with outstanding menu"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great menu and wine list.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu and wine list. Bonus daily specials. Attentive staff. Food was prepared well, presented nicely, and tasty to boot! Ample portions, we took home about half of what we ordered and enjoyed it at home a day or so later."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome food, just ok service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent. Our waiter was great but getting seated was a chore even though we had a reservation. We were seated 30mins late and told we were being given the "best table in house" to make up for the wait. Ok, we really didn't care about that kind of thing but whatever. Less than a minute or two after sitting down they came back and asked us to move to a table in the bar area. Ha! We didn't move. Excellent food though - the rack of lamb was crazy good."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Loud and terrible service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had asked to have a table away from the kitchen and quiet (if possible) to celebrate my husbands birthday. The hostess took us to a table directly next to the kitchen area. I informed her that we had stated in the "special instructions" on Open Table that we requested to be away from the kitchen and a quiet area to celebrate my husbands birthday. Her response was "if that is what you want than you will have to wait another 15-20 minutes". My husband went to the front desk and spoke to the head hostess who gave us a new table immediately. However, the table was not in a quiet area (there are no quiet areas) in the restaurant.
The waiter was beyond terrible. He forgot to bring the bread and water."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a great find! I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a great find! I haven't had a brunch this good, since I left my home..New York! Good selections, fresh and different. Would certainly go back!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Started with the wedge salad
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Started with the wedge salad - great tangy blue cheese dressing! This one's big enough to share. I had the rack of lamb and it was so delicious! Great wine list, great ambiance. Loved it!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is our second time going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is our second time going here as we came away extremely impressed with the first outing. From a food perspective, again, we were very happy with the end to end experience as the food was absolutely delicious.
Service on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. This was weird as the first time out there they were completely spot on. Don't know if the waiter just couldn't concentrate or was having a long day, but it just wasn't a good night from a customer perspective.
Waiting at the table 5 minutes before anyone came over...and all night had to constantly flag the waiter down because he would never come by.
We'll go back at some point, but really put off by the wait staff that evening."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great! The salmon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great! The salmon I ordered was perfectly seasoned and grilled. The wine list was reasonable. The service was good. The restaurant tends to be a quite noisy, so having a romantic meal is somewhat of a challenge."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for The Grill at Leon Springs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, very good...but a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, very good...but a couple of problems.
I brought a birthday cake for a special birthday, left it with the hostess and communicated the occasion with her. She then told me to communicate it to the waiter. (I think that she should have done this for me. The reason I asked her to do it was so that it could be a surprise. Comminicating it to the waiter at the table sort of blew the surprise.). Then The waiter couldn't find the cake and came back to the table twice to ask me about it. By then the surprise element was pretty much dead in the water). Cake finally came out after quite a delay, and there was no knife to cut...so when he came back we asked for a knife. He brought it back for the pastry chef, but served it with Inciden"
I brought a birthday cake for a special birthday, left it with the hostess and communicated the occasion with her. She then told me to communicate it to the waiter. (I think that she should have done this for me. The reason I asked her to do it was so that it could be a surprise. Comminicating it to the waiter at the table sort of blew the surprise.). Then The waiter couldn't find the cake and came back to the table twice to ask me about it. By then the surprise element was pretty much dead in the water). Cake finally came out after quite a delay, and there was no knife to cut...so when he came back we asked for a knife. He brought it back for the pastry chef, but served it with Inciden"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Grill at Leon Springs
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic