San Antonio -- but not Tex-Mex?

[LoriAusTex]

Any recommendations for a Saturday dinner with out-of-town guests? Wanted to try The Sandbar, but I saw it was only open for lunch and not Saturdays. Want to share something other than Tex-Mex (not that I don't love it, but we're up for something different.)

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

[monad]

Biga on the Banks is a great restaurant, great prices, great food and service.

[LoriAusTex]

Thanks so very much for all your thoughtful replies! Will see if we can get into Azuca, since it's in the historic district and one of my friends is quite a sketch artist -- she'll enjoy the sights.

[bronwen]

I like Pesca, Las Canarias, Le Reve. Is Sandbar open these days? It is always closed on the weekdays I try to get in.

[HalleyP]

La Reve is lovely, French, possibly the best restaurant in texas.

[Mr Zero]

Le Frite Belgian Bistro
Green Vegetarian - This place is quickly becoming a favorite.
Niki's Tokyo Inn on Hildebrand
Biga on the Banks

www.SAeats.com

[Ms Ghost]

Depending on your location and whether you want to drive, I second the recommendation for El Meson Europeo---as noted the veal is terrific and so is the pasta carbonara. In Southtown very close to Azuca is La Frite Belgian Bistro. They have a super steak tartare, the mussels are terrific as well as the bread (same owner as Bistro Vatel) and the shrimp appetizer. It's a livelier atmosphere than El Meson so it also depends what you're looking for in terms of a dining experience.

[amazinc]

The recs. are terrific, but I'd like to add a little known gem in the northwest part of SA. Meson...on DeZaval, just off I-10... is a treasure. Soothing room, candlelight colors and some of the best food in town. The pastas are very good; the tableside cesare salad is scrumptious; the veal dishes are heavenly. If they offer cream of asparagus soup, don't miss it. Too good. I can't imagine why there isn't a line out to the parking; the food and the service is that good!

[Sam Spade]

I would heartily recomend Bin 555 (Chef Dady of The Lodge at Castle Hills in a relaxed casual atmosphere with an outdoor patio) , Cafe Paladar (ex Cafe Mariposa in a now enlarged Loop 1604 location), or Azuca (southtown)/Pasion (loop 1604). Latter two are Latin inspired but definately not Tex-Mex. I doubt if you would be disappointed at any of the four.
http://www.bin555.com/
http://www.pasionbistro.com/
http://www.azuca.net/welcome.asp
http://www.cafe-mariposa.com/page2.html