Fred is the best waiter and so passionate about answering our questions about the drinks we ordered 😂. Mama Mia- We loved our frozen prickly pear frozen margarita, yummy. And both of our meals. We will be back. Thank you

Great service! Mark and Kevin handled our group of over 20 people and got everything out to us in a friendly, and accurate way. The food was amazing! The atmosphere was perfect, we all agreed, this place is fantastic. I just really appreciate how friendly and fun the staff was too. Great place for our conference!

Man, we came back to see jazzy. And jazzy made our life so amazing. Jeevan, gave us our phone and we took it. We pawned it in for money. Just kidding she was a ton of fun and we really appreciate everything she did for us on the Riverwalk. We had a great time and she was a lot of fun and helped us have a great experience on the Riverwalk.

Alex, Jessica, Anahi were absolutely outstanding. They were professional, courteous, and explained the numerous questions my party and I had. Highly recommend as the food, drinks, and especially the service were top notch. If you want an experience on the riverwalk, this is the place to go!

Loved it here! We were seated quickly and the food was incredible. Their margaritas were great, tables idea quac was worth it, and fajitas were great! I didn't feel rushed to leave. Would definitely make it a stop next time I come to San Antonio!

Maria Iriondo

Wonderful restaurant on the Riverwalk. Fabulous food and outstanding service in a lovely setting. We had the most delicious Caesar's salad with the freshest lettuce and crunchiest croutons, the delicate scallops with creamy pea risotto, the deliciously flaky halibut and the perfectly balanced, tangy and sweet, key lime pie. Even the bread was delicious. Our server Peter was fantastic!

Daniel Hanna

Amazing experience!! Highly recommend!! The clam chowder was hands down one of the very best I ever had! Halibut, Salmon, scallops all over the top!! Service was high level! We will be back!! Mahalo!!

Sarah Hasty

Came on New Year’s Eve, and everything was 10/10 amazing. Service was exceptional and we just sat at the bar. The food was incredible. We ordered the sea food tower and for the amount of food the price was great. The oysters were amazing. Behind the bar they have a cold station where they prep the seafood fresh. At the bar hand prepping our seafood tower was Kareem. He was truly amazing. We got to see how fresh all the food was, as he hand mixed sauces and cut lobster and salmon He was hand mixing sauces to go with the tower and speaking so excitedly about the sauces he was mixing. His love for culinary really showcased in the food he made us. Something as simple as sauces for the oysters were made beautifully by Kareem. The cocktails were amazing as well!

Pam Yoakum

We were in San Antonio for 4 days and ate here frequently. The service is great. Food was good and the atmosphere along this Riverwalk is wonderful. Our servers were Lucie, Gilbert and Yaya, if you get a chance be sure and ask for them….they were exceptionally. The manager‘s name is TAYLOR. She was great too.

Ryan Robinet

Right on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. We walked up at around 7:45pm on a Friday and were able to get a table. We shared small plates. Shrimp cocktail, crab dumplings, arugula salad, ceviche and caviar service. The food was great and cocktails were also worth it. Great people watching!

Jeanine Corcoran

From the moment we sat down at Ostra, we knew we had found something special. Our server, Gilbert, provided service that was truly beyond superior—so much so that after dining here on our very first night on the Riverwalk, we came back again just for him. We had tried another “so-called” great restaurant, Boudro’s, and were left very disappointed. But Ostra was a completely different experience. Not only was the service top-notch, but the food exceeded all expectations. The chef surprised us with outstanding oysters as an appetizer, which was out of this world and a most delicious soup. If you’re in San Antonio and looking for the best dining experience on the Riverwalk, don’t waste your time anywhere else. Come to Ostra—ask for Gilbert, and you’ll see exactly what superior service is all about.

Karen Melo Ticas, CFP

(Note: I write these reviews in part for my own nationwide-USA only-business clients, for travel and activity inspiration. Follow me for more! I’m a financial planner - CFP®️practitioner - with a focus on retirement wealth strategies, primarily serving business women and LGBTQ individuals. We are Planning for Good®️, providing Wealth Strategies with Heart.) This review is specifically for the Sunday brunch. It was excellent! I have a gluten allergy and I did well here. The menu is marked but they can also double check other items in the menu if needed. I had a breakfast bowl and an iced coffee. We sat inside near a window with a lovely view of the river walk but also able to enjoy the AC on a hot morning. The food was tasty and the prices were fair. The service was superb! I think it’s appropriate for all ages. I recommend brunch here.

Kitty

Amazing food, staff, vibe. Dimly lit and beautifully settled along the Riverwalk. Our waiter made date night an exceptional experience. The chowder was outstanding. And the scallops were exceptional. The drinks were sheer perfection. More places should have this level of excellence.

+26

Matt M

Don’t miss this gem amongst meh tourist TexMex. Local here for over 15 years. There’s plenty of Average TexMex on the river walk. If you’re looking for a BIG step up, don’t overlook this place. I’ve done both a working lunch outside on the river and a date night evening before show. Both times both the service and food were top notch. Most recently, Genaro guided us through a great diner experience. Tuna tartare to start was excellent. The clam chowder had its own take but was excellent with both the bacon and potatoes perfectly cooked (I’m from NE and this is always the failure point). The main scallop dish was also wonderful. Cocktails were high end with perfect clear cubes and flavors meant for you to notice. A place I’d revisit just for a drink before a show but worth a full evening as well. We’ll be back.

Tara Iagulli

We ate lunch at Boudros and my 9yr old couldn’t find anything to eat there. So we found Ostra on our way back and she ordered the pene pasta with ragú sauce from the Kid’s menu. It came beautifully dished with an incredible fruit bowl for $10. She ate it faster than anything I have ever seen so it had to be very good. I can’t say much for the adult meals but if you have a picky kid bring them here. We got to sit inside by the window and it was so beautiful as well. The hostess and server were both amazingly kind even though we were only ordering for 1 kid.

Mark Marciano

yoooooo, this place is a must for all seafood fans. my family & i stumbled upon this gem while walking on the waterway & it is worth it. i would come back here just for the seafood. i have not found a seafood spot that’s fresh in & outside of the houston area but man, i would definitely drive out here just for the seafood. we had: • 1/2 dozen oysters - canadian & blue points, very fresh • caesar salad - real anchovies, dressing had to be in-house. just so good. • texas redfish ceviche - flavors were so smooth & the fish is so fresh • tamarind bbq octopus- a must try, so damn good • crab wontons - what more can i say since i sound like a broken record that every dish was so good this spot is a must for all seafood fans & lovers. we were all impressed, i’d thought my hopes were almost up on finding a seafood spot in texas. Ostra, my applause to you. our server George was very attentive, made sure we were comfortable & on-point service.

J. Cujo

A little pricey but everything seems top notch. Got some brunch here and the food, service and atmosphere was great. The Cajun red fish sandwich with a fruit bowl and the fish tacos were all great. Would certainly return.

Zamara

This place exceeded my expectations! Everything was so good and fresh. I will say they need to add a little bit or salt with the oysters but the blackened red fish was perfect! Would definitely come back here again.

May M Miller

2nd time in here and it always wows me, 10/10 food their clam pasta and the blackened fish is so delicious. Our server Vanessa is also amazing, i will definitely come back here whenever i am around.

+2

Dawn Ramirez

Stopped by for a light lunch. It was happy hour and the $8 Fiesta Margaritas were exceptional. I ordered the Cobb salad and they allowed me to substitute the Salmon for the shrimp, it was excellent! Aide was the hostess and greeted me with kindness and information about the menu. She was very attentive and helpful. Peter was a my waiter and gave excellent service. Highly recommend, great seating on the riverwalk!

Billy Lewis

I am a little late in sharing my experience, but better late than never. The food, atmosphere, and service were all exceptional! Eunice, our server, was a pleasure to chat with and made the experience even more special. I can't say enough good things about eating here, so if you are in the area, stop by and enjoy a meal. You won't regret it!

Had a couple cocktails, appetizers and early dinner on the Riverwalk with some colleagues. We walked from the hotel along the Riverwalk and enjoyed the sites, but parking seems tight. Our timing was good so indoor or outdoor seating was available, but it can get busy and a reservation may be needed. Food and drinks were good. Nothing amazing, but all items tasty to everyone's liking. Sitting on the Riverwalk was enjoyable. Overall a good option if seeking Mexican food on the Riverwalk.

My daughter and I had dinner here. The service was good they promptly seated us. they stay very busy and the night before there was a 45 minute wait so we caught a good time the next day.. the food was good, came fast and all server was very efficient and kind. Especially I noted that he was really working on the very stressful situation with the amount of crowds that was there. so I would advise if you could come to this restaurant check it out.

We picked Rita’s because of the outdoor seating right on the river, and it didn’t disappoint—the view and atmosphere were perfect. The hostess was very kind and got us seated right away. It did take awhile before our server came over (we had to flag someone down), but once we placed our order, the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything we tried was tasty, and we enjoyed the meal. That said, we’re spoiled by an excellent Mexican restaurant back home in Mt. Vernon, so in comparison, we’d give the food here 4 stars. Still, a beautiful spot to dine along the river!

Jess Shelton (Jess)

It was a Christmas day and we were looking for restaurants that were open and they were. We called ahead of time just to see if there were open seats available. We were not given an oyster menu, but we did ask the waitress and she was able to tell us they had, thus we ordered them and they were good. The food was delicious and so were the wine. Staff are so courteous and very hospitable.

+1

William Foreman

Our server Genaro took good care of us. We had a late lunch and decided to only order an assortment of starters. The IPA-battered cod and calamari were excellent. We also ordered a Caesar salad (excellent) and a side order of crispy potatoes, which were a huge disappointment — small potatoes cut in half and cooked until thoroughly dry. One minor nitpick, our table was wobbly, with one leg shorter than the other, and it drove us crazy. But sitting outside near the river was nice. Overall, I would recommend this place.

Hey friends! This review is about sustainability. I understand there is a lot of money to be made by selling alcoholic beverages to tourists and locals alike who wished to enjoy it upon the river walk. But it feels quite sacrilege to see it all served in single used plastics that pollute the very ecosystem people come here to enjoy. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. And over 95% of the plastics we produce and consume to not actually get recycled, but rather end up piled in landfills, burned in incinerators, or floating off in our waterways. These plastics never really disappear, but rather breakdown into micro plastics that leech chemicals into our bodies. I wonder if there are alternatives you could consider for your patrons. Is there a Riverwalk association you could work with, to reduce the sheer amount of plastic trash you create on a daily basis? Could you look into compostable cups, and work with an organization that could help provide the infrastructure through which to retrieve these compostable cups, and indeed make sure they are processed? Because surely, this can’t be accepted as normal. Single use plastics did not enter the mainstream until the 1970s, and now they feel nearly inescapable. I know there are ways you could mitigate this problem, and help Texans—and those visiting Texas—be better TO Texas. Thank you for your consideration. Could you incentivize that folks bring their own cups, to reuse?

Casey Fernandez

This restaurant is hit and miss. The bad. We had dinner and breakfast. Dinner was basically a fail. First the order came out and the steak way cooked beyond well done when medium was requested. They refired the dish and it took forever to come out. So my wife picked at her meal and gave up because it was too salty. When my second attempt arrived the potatoes were salted so heavily they were inedible. But by this time we were so tired of waiting or sending things back that we just left and ended up tossing both meals in the garbage. It was basically a waste of a meal. The Good. Breakfast was a total different experience everything was cooked exactly as requested seasoned well and absolutely delicious. Service for both experiences was wonderful but the kitchen I would say is inconsistent. If you look at other reviews there are comments the food is too salty so beware with your high blood pressure! We stayed here as part of the AMEX platinum program so if great dining factors into which hotel you select then maybe this is something you want to consider.

Our meal was delicious but ruined by the worst service we have ever experienced. We had a party of 13 so expected slower service. But rarely even saw our server with even a small request for chips or drinks came with several reminders. We were there for THREE HOURS with the last 40 minutes of that waiting on ONE drink. Once the server finally returned, he left to go check on the drink and we didnt see him again for 22 minutes. Even with all of that we left him a $120. tip (30%) only to get home, in reviewing the bill, and seeing that they charged us $12.50 for "one order sopapillas for 'OLD LADY' birthday!?!! Im sorry WHAT?? Cant believe they printed that on the bill!! That used to be our favorite place on the riverwalk. Never again. Thank you "Mark N" I hope you enjoy your tip and please do better in the future.

Richard Eastman

Our portions were ridiculously tiny! Our bill was $230 for $158 worth of food from their menu prices. They charged a $25 tip on top of the $40 tip we added. Then offered nothing but excuses for the excessively tiny portions. We have eaten at this restaurant over 40 times in the last 10 years, and we have never seen such a decline in the quality and service of any restaurant.