Dining in San Antonio
As the conference hotel is conveniently situated among a large variety of restaurants and cuisines that meet a range of budgets and dietary needs, TxSGS opted to forgo lunches and provide an extended lunch break for this year’s conference.
Attendees can step away from intensive learning, stretch their legs, chat with other genealogists, and form new friendships in any of the nineteen restaurants within a mile or so of the conference hotel. In addition to the hotel restaurant, the list below represents just a smattering of the dining establishments nearby.
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1 – Embers Wood Fire Grill & Bar – Pizzas, steaks, seafood and pasta in a chill, roomy space with a TV-lined bar & outdoor seating. (9818 I-10 West)
2 – Fuddruckers – Family-friendly chain for burgers on house-made sesame seed buns, plus salads and shakes. (9845 I-10 West)
3 – Jason’s Deli – Deli chain featuring piled-high sandwiches, a salad bar and health-conscious fare. (9933 I-10 West)
4 – Firehouse Subs – Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot and cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces. (9961 I-10 West)
5 – The County Line – Link in a regional chain serving classic BBQ in a roadhouse-like setting with live music & a patio. (Frontage Road, 10101 Turnaround)
6 – Sea Island Shrimp House – Popular branch of seafood chain offering fried and grilled fare in casual, nautically themed digs. (10303 I-10 West)
7 – Pappasito’s Cantina – Tex-Mex dishes and margaritas are the stars at this chain with a festive look. (10501 I-10 West Frontage Rd.)
8 – Panda Express – Counter-serve casual Chinese food. (11220 Huebner Rd.)
9 – Freebird’s World Burrito – Counter-serve, build-your-own-burrito chain with a natural-foods focus, also serving tacos & salads. (11224 Huebner Rd Ste. 101)
10 – Papouli’s Greek Grill – Mediterranean chain for casual bites including tapas, build-your-own pita sandwiches & baklava. (11224 Huebner Rd #201)
11 – Zoe’s Kitchen – Chain restaurant featuring comfort food. (11225 Huebner Rd. #105)
12 – Pei Wei – Counter-serve Pan-Asian chain for health-conscious noodle and rice dishes and more. (11267 Huebner Rd.)
13 – Panera Bread – Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads, and more, known for its bread & free WiFi. (11075 I-10 West)
14 – Fire Wok – Informal Asian eatery with rice and noodle bowls, traditional Chinese fare, lunch specials, and delivery. (11075 I-10 # 311)
15 – la Madeleine French Bakery & Café – Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes. 1(1745 I-10 Suite 101)
16 – Saltgrass Steak House – Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu and full bar amid cattle kitsch decor. (11745 I-10 West)
17 – Chipotle Mexican Grill – Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos, and bowls. (11745 I-10 West, Suite 401)
18 – California Pizza Kitchen – Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas and salads in a modern setting. (11745 I-10 West, Phase 418)
19 – Cracker Barrel – Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store. (11030 I-10 West)
From the best 100 restaurants by the San Antonio Express-News, all within a few miles of the Omni:
- Berni Vietnamese Restaurant, Saigon-style Vietnamese food (8742 Wurzbach Rd.)
- Luce Ristorante e Enoteca, Upscale Italian (11255 Huebner Rd. #200)
- Broadway Daily Bread, bakery and light fare (5011 De Zavala Rd.)
- Sangria on the Burg, Mexican and American Food (5115 Fredericksburg Rd.)
- Two Brothers BBQ Market, Barbecue (of course!) (12656 West Ave.)