Esquire Tavern

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   Maria

   San Antonio

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Burgers were phenomenal as always, server was exceptional however when other staff were asked for help for something as simple as a salt and pepper shaker, they decided to get our server instead of just bringing them. But beyond that still BeST Burgers in SA!!!
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Maria, Thank you so much for your kind words and for your burger loyalty! We really appreciate you continuing to visit us. We'll see you again soon!
   

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   Cathy

   Philadelphia

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time sitting outside enjoying the view of the riverwalk, enjoying great burgers and wine!
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Cathy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and your visit! It's always a pleasure to serve our valued customers like you. We appreciate your ratings and your comments on our service and value. We're always striving to provide an exceptional experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Neal

   Baltimore

   74 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   74 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place used to be a speakeasy. So much history, so cool. Food was ok and the menu was limited. Drink choices plentiful. With so many choices, am glad I went but would not rush back.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad you enjoyed our drinks and the history of the Esquire Tavern, and we thank you for being a returning guest! We strive to provide a diverse range of options for all guests, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Cindy

   Austin

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They get a 4 star because the fish of the day was tile and it was over cooked and I had to send it back. It was rubber, some of the worst fish I have had in a long time. They then brought me their chicken & it was amazing with homemade tortillas. The drinks are always great and the staff knows what they are doing when it comes to recommendations of drinks and how to make them! It's a great atmosphere & all the other food was wonderful!!
   

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   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Cindy! We're sorry to hear that the fish was overcooked and that it didn't meet your expectations, but we are so glad that we were able to make up for it with our chicken and homemade tortillas! We strive to provide the best food and drinks to our customers, and your comments will help us improve. We're glad to know that the atmosphere and our staff helped to make your visit enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Lisa

   San Antonio

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service has greatly improved since my last visit. The food and drinks were excellent as always.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Lisa, Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your feedback. We greatly appreciate you being a returning patron and look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Christina

   San Diego

   12 reviews

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   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   While the view and experience was top notch, we were disappointed that many items on their menu were not available. Additionally, the food was not full of flavor and rather bland.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us and for sharing your experience, Christina. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the view and service during your visit, however, we apologize that we were unable to serve our full menu. We strive to provide a wide variety of flavorful dishes and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We'd love the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more satisfying dining experience.
   

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   Theresa

   Dallas

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Esquire did not disappoint with our late night dinner. Excellent bison burger and roasted chicken. Fried pickles were a superstar - tasted homemade and not overpowered by batter. We will back on our next time in San Antonio.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Theresa! We're so glad to hear that our dinner menu hit the spot. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Kimberly

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unfortunately, it has changed ownership and chefs. We live in Corpus and eat at the Esquire probably 4 to 5 times a year. The first thing we noticed was the menu had been pared down and quite a few of my favorites are now gone. We ordered the Carmelized French Onion Dip (no caramelized onions in it and the homemade chips were cold and stale); the Tomato Soup was good but had a strange oil sitting along the rim that left an odd coating on your tongue, it came with a cheese bread that was ice cold; we ordered the Bison Burger was ordered medium rare and came well done with a cold bun. The appetizer and meals came out at the same time. The server, Woody, was amazing; service was timely and very apologetic about the food. The manager, a woman, was also extremely apologetic and did comp the meal which was very kind. However, it being a late dinner after travel we did leave disappointed in a long time favorite and hungry.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Hey Kimberly, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We're incredibly sorry to hear that your recent dining experience at Esquire Tavern fell flat. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be amazing and that our manager was able to rectify the situation, though we know how frustrating this is. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is crucial in that process. We'd love to welcome you back to ensure you have the great experience you deserve.
   

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   Lori

   Oklahoma City

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 5, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I’m wondering if they were just having a bad night but our visit was subpar. No one came to wait on us after we were seated for over 20 minutes. Drinks were excellent. Food was not made to order and needed to be corrected. The open view to the kitchen showed people standing on the work space covering something with big plastic trash bags. Then at the end, the waitress forgot to bring back our credit card when we paid. Overall disappointing.
   

   Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Lori. Though we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your drinks, we're incredibly sorry that the service and food fell flat. We are addressing these issues with our team to ensure better communication, attentiveness, and accountability moving forward. We'd love the chance to make this right and provide you with the excellent dining experience you deserve.
   

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    Ashlee

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food and drinks were delicious! Steak had great flavor and seasoning. The mock-tail on the menu sounded great, and they were able to make it for me with alcohol.
    

    Esquire TavernResponded 1 day ago

    Thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review, Ashlee! We're thrilled to hear we were able to provide a 5 star dining experience. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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