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Biga on the Banks

203 S Saint Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-0722
biga.com
4 star rating based on 90 reviews
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Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm  
Status: Closed  
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A Local Favorite. A Traveler's Big Find. Fine Dining on the River Zagat's Higest Rating Superb Private Dining Selected by Gourmet Magazine as one of the top five restaurants in Texas, Biga on the Banks' chef/owner Bruce Auden is among the finest American chefs of his generation. Biga on the Banks features an eclectic mix of fine cuisine in a loft space dining area. Beef, lamb, game... more
Posted by Citysearch on October 13, 2007

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Biga On The Banks is a four star restaurant in San Antonio. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Best of Wine List awards. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This... more
Posted by openlist on December 21, 2009

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Chef Bruce Auden's Biga on the Banks of San Antonio is one of the top rated restaurants in Texas featuring an eclectic menu.
Posted by chefmoz on July 14, 2009

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Request table 31 when you make a reservation at Biga on the Banks, and you'll end up with the best view in the house. You won't be gazing at the river, but you will have an eye on chef Bruce Auden as he concocts lobster ravioli on arugula and guinea ham in guajillo sauce. Tasting menus are a draw, but the food is equally as interesting when ordered a la carte. The loft-inspired space is airy... more
Posted by 10best on October 23, 2008
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Away from the crush of commercial Riverwalk and housed in the former central library, Biga offers a street-level balcony for alfresco fans.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Nationally respected chef of New American cuisine creates dishes as fashionable as the ambience.

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In Short Modernist decor features concrete, plate-glass and curving white curtains--a hipper twist on most Riverwalk eateries. Chef Bruce Auden's menu involves bold combinations in familiar dishes, such as smoked pork chop with quick-cooked vegetables and a dollop of curried sauce. Seared tuna, caramelized pineapple and chili broth are topped with foie gras. English toffee pudding... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 22, 2006)

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Bruce Auden remains one of the city’s most influential chefs. He launched us wide-eyed into the world of contemporary Southwestern cooking with his first restaurant in The Fairmount hotel, and his kitchens have been incubators for innovative cuisine and eager young chefs ever since. Continuing to make waves along the river, Auden banished foie gras from his menu and has purged much of the... more
Posted by gayot on June 23, 2007

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With its new millennium move to the River Walk, one of San Antonio's earliest culinary innovators found an elegant, bold, and contemporary venue to match its menu. Clean lines, high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and lots of harem-like draperies -- plus a balcony with dramatic river views -- set the scene for chef/owner Bruce Auden's consistently interesting cuisine. The starters, for example,... more
Posted by frommers on April 10, 2007

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My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and were looking to a special place to do so. At first we had a little trouble finding the place so I made a call to the restaurant and they were more than happy to help me find my way. We quickly handed over our keys for the valet and found one of the managers waiting out in front for our arrival...To make sure we found the place! (If that is... more
Posted by jen113 on July 13, 2009

Good but take your chances

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We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and spending the week-end in San Antonio. Our primary dinner reservations were at Morton's Steakhouse (see that review) and we were looking for a 2nd night of dining. We found an article that stated that Biga on the Banks was rated the #5 restaurant in TEXAS by Gourmet Magazine, so we thought WHY NOT? We had no reservations, so we took our... more
Posted by deebles on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 29, 2008)

Poor overall

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Good food and wonderful waiter service. However as visitors from England we were astonished when the Manager allowed a screaming child disrupt diners enjoyment. The Manager was appraoched very politely about the problem, but stated the money from the childs family was just as good as any that of any other patrons. We asked to speak to the Owner, and we were told he had left the premises. ... more
Posted by tour2 on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 11, 2008)
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