Best Lunch Restaurants in La Villita

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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AustinSan Antonio

Neighborhoods

Alamo HeightsDowntownEast AustinMedical CenterNorth Central

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

57 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas restaurant

1. Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas

4.4

Awesome(16797)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 187 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

A photo of Brasserie Mon Chou Chou restaurant

2. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou

4.8

Exceptional(3475)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 66 times today

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the every day and the special. We feature quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is located in the Pearl district near the entrance of the hotel Emma at 312 Pearl Parkway Building 2, Suite 2104, in the space formerly occupied by The Culinary Institute of America's Nao. "Mon Chou Chou" is an affectionate French nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love, and beauty who makes your world "go round".

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3. Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

4.2

Awesome(585)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Inspired by Texas’ deep-rooted history of cattle ranches, Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serves as a culinary tribute to its beloved Lone Star State.Ambler, true to its character, is as bold in flavor as it is in design. The restaurant’s subtle masculine-yet-approachable interiors gives way to the bright and cheerful ambiance of San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk. Offering vibrant flavors and jaw-dropping views 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ambler is located on the lobby river-level of Hotel Contessa, a 265 all-suite destination property situated on the banks of the San Antonio River at 306 West Market Street. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Ambler online at amblersanantonio.com or call (210) 298-8040.

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4. Best Quality Daughter

4.9

Exceptional(587)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 99 times today

Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.

5. Mezquite

4.5

Awesome(246)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northern Mexican • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

THE FLAVORS OF SONORACelebrating the food pathways of the Sonoran region, Mezquite offers grilled meats, flour tortillas and delicious cocktails. This vibrant space is perfect for gathering with friends and reveling in the end of a work week. Open for lunch and dinner, you won’t want to leave.

6. Carriqui

4.7

Exceptional(768)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

COOKING WITH FIRE, SOUTH TEXAS STYLE Carriqui celebrates the South Texas tradition of drawing flavor from fire. Inspired by the flight path of our namesake bird, our menus feature regional favorites from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas coast, and the Hill Country. Nearly every dish is touched by the glowing embers of our custom-forged pits, smoker, or grill, all fueled by native wood. Along with housemade tortillas, cold margaritas, and warm hospitality, each meal is an opportunity to experience the vibrant food and spirit of our South Texas culture.

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7. Restaurant Claudine

4.5

Awesome(600)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Restaurant Claudine, Carpenter Carpenter’s third establishment, resides in a remodeled home in the up-and-coming Government Hill neighborhood. The space offers snug tables surrounded by elegant hand-painted wallpaper, vintage chandeliers, and sentimental pictures of our namesake, Houston Carpenter’s grandmother, Claudine. We now offer lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday, with Tea Time on Saturday and Sunday morning's. Restaurant Claudine has recently launched a new menu that features New American cuisine for both lunch and dinner.

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8. Corinne San Antonio

4.0

Excellent(168)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Corinne is a South Texas spin on a classic American Bistro. Featuring fresh Gulf Coast seafood, premium steak cuts and a signature bone-in tomahawk pork chop, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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9. Domingo Restaurante

4.5

Awesome(875)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown

Booked 112 times today

Join us in our open-air restaurant on the Historic San Antonio River Walk with a natural ambiance where curated contemporary art intersects with a historical setting. Domingo's menus offer the flavors of South Texas and an agave-forward beverage program celebrating the culture of San Antonio with modern culinary flair.

A photo of Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana restaurant

10. Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana

4.8

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

*2024 Michelin Recommended* & *James Beard Nomination for Best Chef Texas 2025* - Leche de Tigre is a Peruvian cebichería and pisco bar in Southtown, San Antonio. Chef Emil Oliva has curated a menu that celebrates Peruvian cuisine in an authentic yet not traditional way using nikkei techniques, chifa recipes, criollo traditions, spanish and Italian influences. We invite you to experience different spaces in our restaurant. We have the greenhouse for a nice cozy space filled with plants, perfect for larger and private parties as well. Our ceviche bar where guests are able to have a much more personable experience with the chefs and the food. A Pisco bar full of talented bartenders curating amazing cocktails. Our dining room, exciting, busy, warm, and full of life. We also offer shaded front patio with a busy street and a covered back patio experience with beautiful trees surrounding us. We look forward to serving you, welcome to our home.

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Aaron
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I really wanted to show my kids a nice restaurant with a great view and we got that & a lot more with great service
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Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the AmericasPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.4
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RobertVIP
San Antonio •21 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Really wonderful service the music is still a little bit loud for my old ears but not as loud as the first time we joined you. Continued success!
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MezquitePrice: Moderate• Northern Mexican• Downtown
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4.5
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Bonnie
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter Antonio was outstanding, and the food was fabulous. We love Mon Chou Chou and will definitely return.
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Brasserie Mon Chou ChouPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.8
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Susan
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The restaurant is decorated adorably. The foot was excellent we love the spice and the rice was so good. Also recommend the Brussels sprouts. The service was excellent and food was delivered on time. Oh the drinks were delicious.
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Best Quality DaughterPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.9
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Debbie
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •55 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Muhammad was an outstanding server. The hostess seating us was very gracious and energetic. Menu is a bit limited to my liking. The chicken fried steak was done well but sauce was too heavy. Meatloaf was also good. Cesar salad had too much dressing and it was too thick. Please lighten it up. Sitting outside was a lovely experience along the river with soft lighting and beautiful patio.
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Ambler - Texas Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.2

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