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25 extremely outdoor dining options in San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 4:51 pm

Look, we get it — folks are itching to get out of the house. But they need to do it safely.

That's why we gathered this collection of bars and restaurants with ample outdoor space that let visitors enjoy some of the best food and hospitality that San Antonio has to offer, safely and responsibly.

These 25 spots allow you to order up a frosty beverage and savory bite or two while staying socially distant and enjoying the open air.

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The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is open for patrons to drink fresh beverages in the stifling San Antonio summer heat. Bonus: the staff even provides mosquito repellent!
Photo via Instagram / thegoodkindsouthtown

The Rustic
17619 La Cantera Parkway Unit 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com/san-antonio
Sitting right outside of the loop, The Rustic offers live music, a huge outdoor seating area and a diverse food menu. They update their social media platforms regularly for the various music lineups happening throughout the week.
Photo via Instagram / therusticsa

Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston St., (726) 999-3764, facebook.com/tuckersbarsa
After reopening under new management earlier this year, Tucker’s has gained a following of folks who appreciated their diverse food menu, soul music and crafted cocktails. Those fans can now kozy up to a table on Tucker’s ample patio and enjoy a diverse food menu.
Photo via Instagram / tuckersbarsa

Two Bros. BBQ
12656 West Ave, (210) 496-0222, twobrosbbqmarket.com
This casual spot offers tons of options, focusing on expertly-smoked proteins for full bellies all around. Two Bros. may super kid-friendly with a sizable play yard, but it's also parent-friendly, with bottled beer and lots of shade.
Photo via Instagram / twobrosbbqmarket

Porta Rossa
1221 Broadway St., portarossabar.com
In the space formerly occupied by craft beer growler station GS1221 and short-lived rebrand attempt The Roost, Porta Rossa is a recently-reopened cocktail bar offering booze, outdoor seating in abundance and rotating food trucks.
Photo via Instagram / portarossabar