Ida Claire - San Antonio

4.6

2510 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 122 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Lively
Good for groups

Ida Claire is a funky, southern influenced restaurant & bar open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is notched up southern but has influences from different regions. You’ll most likely see dishes you’ve heard of before but with little twists here and there.

Our sandwiches will be served on biscuits & we’ll have chicken & waffles on every menu. Brunch is obviously southern & will be a big part of what we do. The drinks are takes on classics like the Mint Julep but revved up & including a lot of house made ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Breakfast, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(210) 667-2145
Website
http://www.ida-claire.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Ida Claire is an intriguing, southern-inspired destination for relaxing suppers, slow weekend brunching or a meeting hub for business breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours.
Private party contact
Kiley Sage: (512) 431-0791

Location
7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209-1870
Area
Alamo Heights
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Breakfast: South of Ordinary
Multiple dates available
Ida Claire is now serving breakfast every Monday-Friday from 8am-11am. Join us to enjoy signature dishes including Ida's Biscuits, Lemon-Poppyseed Pancakes and Breakfast Tacos along with Iced Lattes and 'Hair of the Dog' morning cocktails.

Popular dishes

Creole GumboUS$7.50
roasted chicken, andouille sausage, holy trinity, basmati rice. Add Fried Oyster, Shrimp, or Crawfish $2.50
Fried Green TomatoesUS$10.50
gremolata, pistou aioli.
Ida's BiscuitsUS$10.20
Nashville CauliflowerUS$10.50
lightly smoked & fried, pickled red onions, sesame seeds, buttermilk dressing
Roasted Garlic HummusUS$14.00
roasted garlic, seasonal vegetables, chive infused extra virgin olive oil, house spice blend, grilled pita
Southern TastingUS$25.00
a collections of Ida's favorite meats, cheeses, and house pickled veggies
Crab CakeUS$22.50
gulf lump crab, sweet corn goddess, seasoned bread crumbs, micro greens
Gulf Fried OystersUS$14.00
cornmeal fried gulf oysters, green tomato chow chow, comeback sauce, lemon butter
Crawfish Corn FrittersUS$12.50
Lazy Susan SamplerUS$26.40

Sandwiches & Salads

calabrese, mortadella, ham, smoked provolone, black pepper aioli, dressed arugula, olive salad, roasted garlic, local artisan bread

Chicken & Kale SaladUS$15.50
- GrilledUS$0.00
- FriedUS$0.00
Monte CristoUS$15.50
Ancient Grain SaladUS$17.00
grilled gulf shrimp, feta, fennel, celery root, spiced almonds, apricots, butternut squash, red wine vinaigrette
Steak SaladUS$20.50
marinated wagyu sirloin, napa cabbage, spinach, soba noodles, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, carrots, roasted peanuts, chili soy vinaigrette
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Hot Honey Chicken SandwichUS$16.50
fried chicken breast, brussels sprouts slaw, tomato, black pepper aioli, spiced potato chips, Louisiana pickles
New Orleans Po'BoyUS$20.40
Cobb'ish' SaladUS$16.80
- Sunny Side UpUS$0.00
- ScrambledUS$0.00
- Over EasyUS$0.00
- Over MediumUS$0.00
- Over HardUS$0.00
- Hard ScrambleUS$0.00
- Soft ScrambleUS$0.00
- PoachedUS$0.00
- Scrambled with CheeseUS$0.50
- No EggUS$0.00
Double CheeseburgerUS$18.00
cheddar cheese, house pimento cheese, dilly pickles, tomato, fancy sauce

Supper Plates

Blackened RedfishUS$29.00
orzo pasta, spinach, herbed tomatoes, garlic, crawfish, white wine cream
Chicken & WaffleUS$21.50
sunny side eggs, fried tenders, coffee infused maple syrup, hot sauce butter, black pepper gravy, powdered sugar
- Sunny Side UpUS$0.00
- ScrambledUS$0.00
- Over EasyUS$0.00
- Over MediumUS$0.00
- Over HardUS$0.00
- Hard ScrambleUS$0.00
- Soft ScrambleUS$0.00
- PoachedUS$0.00
- Scrambled with CheeseUS$0.50
- No EggUS$0.00
Double Cut Pork ChopUS$42.00
maple glazed carrots, whipped feta cheese, spiced pistachios
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Ida's Fried ChickenUS$21.00
pimento mac & cheese
Nashville Hot TendersUS$20.00
spicy chicken tenders, pimento cheese toast, dilly pickles, pickled red onions
Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00
grilled gulf shrimp, bacon, gristmill asiago grits, low country piquant cream
Wood Grilled Half ChickenUS$23.00
black eyed pea hoppin' john
Wood Fired RibsUS$21.00
Bay of Fundy SalmonUS$28.50
creole corn succotash, avocado green goddess
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Blackened Catfish EtoufeeUS$22.50
crawfish étouffée, carolina red rice, chives
RedfishUS$29.50
orzo pasta, spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine cream sauce
Pistou RavioliUS$21.00
three cheese ravioli, basil pistou cream, spring peas, sun-dried tomatoes, herbed goat cheese
Seafood PastaUS$28.50
lobster, crawfish, shrimp, lemon pepper linguine, peppadew peppers, parmesan cheese, white wine, low country cream
- Add LobsterUS$10.00
13oz Angus RibeyeUS$59.00
crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted baby carrots, fresh herbs, feta cheese, lemon butter
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Sides

Asiago GritsUS$5.00
Brussels SproutsUS$8.00
Carolina Red RiceUS$5.50
Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$19.00
Red Beans & RiceUS$6.00
Sweet Potato Waffle FriesUS$8.00
Maple Glazed CarrotsUS$6.00
Hoppin' JohnUS$7.20
Creole Corn SuccotashUS$7.20
Jalapeno CornbreadUS$4.80

Dessert

Bourbon Pecan PieUS$8.00
bourbon, pecans
Cranberry Key Lime PieUS$8.40
Seasonal PieUS$8.40
The Cookie JarUS$10.80
warm chocolate chip sea salt cookies, ice cold vanilla milk
- No GlassUS$0.00
- 1 GlassUS$0.00
- 2 GlassesUS$0.00
- 3 GlassesUS$0.00
- 4 GlassesUS$0.00
- 5 GlassesUS$0.00
- 6 GlassesUS$0.00
- 7 GlassesUS$0.00
- 8 GlassesUS$0.00
- 9 GlassesUS$0.00
- 10 GlassesUS$0.00
- Vanilla MilkUS$0.00
- Regular MilkUS$0.00
Vice CakeUS$12.00
stout cake, coffee buttercream, tobacco syrup, chocolate ganache, candied bacon, hemp seeds, sea salt
Whole Seasonal PieUS$42.00

What 2,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Antonio
Great for brunch
San Antonio
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Ida Claire in San Antonio is a vibrant spot celebrated for its Southern-inspired comfort food and "exceptional" chicken and waffles. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service, "creative" cocktails, and cozy, vintage ambiance. Despite occasional slow service during peak times, patrons return for the "delicious" brunch and memorable dining experiences.

2,511 Reviews

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Barbara
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and food. Service impeccable. Definitely will eat here again.
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded today
Barbara, Thank you so much for the amazing 5 star review. We can not wait until you are able to come back and join us again. :)
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Michelle
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are always amazing. The service is always fast and friendly. One of my favorite S.A. restaurants.
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded today
Michelle! Thank you so much for the excellent reveiw! Thank you so much for the calling out the service and my team. I'm confident I work with the very best folks in all of San Antonio! We can't wait to have you back!
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Laura
VIP
San Antonio
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We were sorted right by the kitchen. The guy who plates the food/gets the food ready for the waiters was screaming and calling out each order. Very disappointed we couldn’t interact with our family members. It was super frustrating. The kitchen was slow. The food was great.
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Christi
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner with good friends. This was our first visit but not theirs. The cocktails (Paloma, lemon drop, margs) were excellent. Decided on the biscuits and cauliflower for apps and they were great. Warning - cauliflower was a little spicy but good. Entrees were delicious. I personally had the monte Cristo. Not exactly what I was expecting but really good. The sweet potato fries were a little crunchy. Sea Bass was a little salty for my husband’s liking. Service was a little slow but we were ok with it because we were talking and having a good time. It’s not often that either couple gets a night out with no kids so we took advantage of the slow service. Our waiter was very accommodating but not too accommodating. We definitely want to go back and try brunch
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Christi! Thank you so much for the excellent reveiw! I'm glad you loved it and we cannot wait to have you back!
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Skip
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Ida Claire! The food’s great and the drinks are fabulous. What will make the experience perfect is to bring back the delicious Ding Dong Cake.
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Skip! I'm glad you loved it! You're not the first to ask for the return of the Ding Dong cake, but while we mull it over make sure you came in and try that Vice cake! It's sinful!
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Gretchen
VIP
San Antonio
219 reviews
4.0
219 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The veggie quiche was good (bonus points for the buttery crust!) and the side salad featured a lovely fresh lettuce mix (and I subbed the green goddess dressing which I highly recommend...I even smeared some on my quiche to give it a needed boost of flavor!). My friend enjoyed her chicken and waffles but she was expecting a spicier kick from the Tabasco butter. Unfortunately our dessert choices were a bit of a letdown...I was really looking forward to finally trying the pull apart cinnamon roll but was sadly disappointed. While the warm toffee sauce was delicious and had the perfect level of sweetness, the cinnamon roll was quite dry, tough (most likely from overworked flour/dough) and lacked an adequate amount of cinnamon streusel filling. I thought I'd have a hard time not controlling myself from eating the entire thing but conversely, I was "done" after two bites. My friend had the seasonal cobbler and found the berries to be overly sugared which made for an overall cloyingly sweet taste. Our server was friendly and willing to accommodate special requests. Reservations are a must during peak dining hours!
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Gretchen, thanks for the thorough review! I'm glad you loved your service and I cannot wait to have y'all back in!
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Courtney
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality food at a great price! Ambiance and decor is on point!
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Courtney! Thank you so much for the great review! I'm so glad you found a tone of value and loved the vibe! We can't wait to have you back!
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Lauren
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is one our favorite lunch/dinner spots , you can dress up or have a casual date night here. All food is fresh and made in house, like their signature biscuits!
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Lauren! Thank you for the excellent review! I am so glad that we are one of you favorite regular spots! We cannot wait to have you back!
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Stacy
New York City
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Being New Year’s Day, the restaurant was very packed and had a waitlist for those without reservations. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. We had wanted coffee, but all of the warm carafes were spoken for and were not able to enjoy coffee with brunch. All in all, it was fine.
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Stacy, I'm sorry you had a rough experience. That day was a toughie and I'm sorry you had to be there for it. We would love the opportunity to make it up to you. Please reach out to us when you have an opportunity.
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JessicaF
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ida Claire was amazing. My husband went on New Year’s Eve to have a nice dinner. Our waitress Rachel was so amazing and attentive. The food was amazing and hot just how I like it. We will definitely be coming back.
Ida Claire - San AntonioResponded 2 days ago
Jessica! what a fantastic review! Thanks for calling out Rachel! We are incredibly lucky to have her! I'm getting her dinner on me for this review! But this was so lovely I'd love to get y'all a dessert on my for your next visit! Shoot me an email and I'll get you all set up!
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FAQs

Ida Claire - San Antonio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 667-2145.

Ida Claire - San Antonio is rated 4.6 stars by 2510 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 122 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209-1870

Additional information

Area
Alamo Heights
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Breakfast, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ida-claire.com/
Phone number
(210) 667-2145
Private party facilities
Ida Claire is an intriguing, southern-inspired destination for relaxing suppers, slow weekend brunching or a meeting hub for business breakfasts, lunches, and happy hours.
Private party contact
Kiley Sage: (512) 431-0791

Ida Claire - San Antonio

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Breakfast: South of Ordinary

Gulf Shrimp & Grits

Creole Gumbo

Pull Apart Cinnamon Roll

Share Plates

Creole GumboUS$7.50

Fried Green TomatoesUS$10.50

Ida's BiscuitsUS$10.20

Nashville CauliflowerUS$10.50

Roasted Garlic HummusUS$14.00

Southern TastingUS$25.00

Crab CakeUS$22.50

Gulf Fried OystersUS$14.00

Crawfish Corn FrittersUS$12.50

Lazy Susan SamplerUS$26.40

Sandwiches & Salads

Chicken & Kale SaladUS$15.50

Monte CristoUS$15.50

Ancient Grain SaladUS$17.00

Steak SaladUS$20.50

Hot Honey Chicken SandwichUS$16.50

New Orleans Po'BoyUS$20.40

Cobb'ish' SaladUS$16.80

Double CheeseburgerUS$18.00

Supper Plates

Blackened RedfishUS$29.00

Chicken & WaffleUS$21.50

Double Cut Pork ChopUS$42.00

Ida's Fried ChickenUS$21.00

Nashville Hot TendersUS$20.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00

Wood Grilled Half ChickenUS$23.00

Wood Fired RibsUS$21.00

Bay of Fundy SalmonUS$28.50

Blackened Catfish EtoufeeUS$22.50

RedfishUS$29.50

Pistou RavioliUS$21.00

Seafood PastaUS$28.50

13oz Angus RibeyeUS$59.00

Sides

Asiago GritsUS$5.00

Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Carolina Red RiceUS$5.50

Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$19.00

Red Beans & RiceUS$6.00

Sweet Potato Waffle FriesUS$8.00

Maple Glazed CarrotsUS$6.00

Hoppin' JohnUS$7.20

Creole Corn SuccotashUS$7.20

Jalapeno CornbreadUS$4.80

Dessert

Bourbon Pecan PieUS$8.00

Cranberry Key Lime PieUS$8.40

Seasonal PieUS$8.40

The Cookie JarUS$10.80

Vice CakeUS$12.00

Whole Seasonal PieUS$42.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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