Positive, everybody in Alamo Metropolis desires to kick off their flip-flops on a white seashore, however not all of us have the PTO. The subsequent-best factor is diving right into a plate of recent seafood. From a Pearl scorching spot providing poke bowls on-the-go to a promising newcomer shelling out mariscos, these San Antonio spots are making a splash — all with out sand in your swimsuit.
Leche de TigreThe finest perch at this Southtown favourite is the cebiche bar, the place the cooks busily slice and sauce in entrance of a vibrant feline mural. The menu has a couple of different Peruvian classics, so avoid wasting room to hoard the killer lomo saltado. However go round a daring Amazonico topped with crunchy plantain chifles, the Nikkei in a zingy tamarind ponzu, and the yellowfin Clasico made with that well-known tiger’s milk. Rawr!
Mariscos el MarineroThe no-frills spot is not attempting to look cute for Instagram, though the oceanic murals are fairly adorbs. As an alternative, it serves a complete fisher’s catch every day. Pair a chamoy-stained Dosarita with a pulpo tostada or skip the intermediary: the Sinolain coctel comes with its personal upturned Pacifico. Diehard seafood followers ought to strive the Molcacampechana, an ample feast of shrimp, octopus, abalone, surimi, avocado, and tomato.
Tenfold Rooftop’s seafood covers an array of world flavors.Picture courtesy of Tenfold Rooftop
Tenfold RooftopLandlubbers and seafarers, welcome to the sky. This downtown rooftop bar has an eagle-eyed view of world seafood flavors. Nosh on lobster crispy rice with charred avocado, Baja bass ceviche swimming in inexperienced curry, or smoky chorizo oysters with crimson chile butter. Paired with a tiki-inspired cocktail? Paradise with a skyline view.
AguazulA comparatively new addition to San Antonio’s seafood scene, this Northwest Aspect stunner has a menu longer than a CVS receipt. Have a hankering for aguachiles, sushi, ceviches, and tostadas? Aguazul has all of them, together with fried rice with snow crab, fried tamarind shrimp, and a zesty filet swimming in chipotle sauce. The drink checklist is simply as encyclopedic — aguas frescas, micheladas, tiki drinks, and a curious concoction made with whiskey, peanut butter, and cola.
Pullman MarketThere’s loads of seafood choices at this Pearl footopia, from aguachile verde at Mezquite to butter-poached grouper at Isidore. However the true secret is the uncooked bar tucked into the market flooring. Pattern recent ceviches, handrolls, poke bowls, and even oysters. Savor with a glass of Texas rosé in one of many sitting areas or take it house so you’ll be able to become stretchy pants.
The Surf and Turf at Ostra takes the burger to new heights (or is it depths). Courtesy of Ostra
OstraYou’ve heard of surf and turf, however have you ever tried it on a bun? This downtown staple begins by toasting a buttery brioche, including two seasoned Oklahoma Metropolis smash patties, recent Maine lobster, tomatoes, dill, and a lemony aïoli. Priced at an extravagant $37, it is a far cry from Whataburger, however nobody has ever been jealous of a No. 2 with cheese.
Costa PacificaMexican seafood is king at each areas of this fashionable marisquería, which places as a lot thought into its modern design because it does to what’s on the plate. Strive the razor-thin tuna carpaccio to begin, earlier than plunging into ceviche loka, a balls-to-the-wall assortment of the whole lot with gills. Right here, soups for summer time are certainly groundbreaking. Sip lobster bisque and clam chowder, proper out of a bread bowl.
