Good restaurant to go to?

[pache100]

@ Spaghetti Warehouse and Bennigan's!!!

I like the Spaghetti Warehouse here, but I have eaten at a couple that were not as good. I haven't been in a Bennigan's in 20 years.

[katyon6th]

The Cheesecake Factory

Oh yeah.

[1Parker1]

Yes ... it's been here for a couple of years now.

Oh god, I think I drooled a little just typing that...that's the easiest way to my heart: Not roses or diamonds, but the Godiva Chocolate or The Cheesecake factory.

[ShoogarBear]

Just no coupons to the Cheesecake Factory though, huh?

[1Parker1]

No a coupon to the Cheesecake factory will just get you an easy kick in the ass out the door.

[katyon6th]

Oh god, I think I drooled a little just typing that...that's the easiest way to my heart: Not roses or diamonds, but the Godiva Chocolate or The Cheesecake factory.

Godiva chocolate cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory.

Total foodgasm.

[MannyIsGod]

I tried this place twice because after my food wasn't all that great the first time, I wanted to give it a second shot. And now I know more than ever that I don't want to go back.

Too expensive for what you get. I've been looking for a great New Orleans style restaurant in town (or even Austin) but have yet to find one but would appreciate any suggestions.

But I travelled to NO about three or four times a year before the hurricane so maybe my take on Ledoux's is skewed. I went for lunch both times and it was dead. I'm sure the atmosphere is much better at dinner and it looks relatively festive.

For Italian food, I'd go to La Focaccia on South Alamo. The entrees are fantastic but that side of spagetti they bring you isn't all that. Maybe they've improved it recently. But the atmosphere is great.

I know you don't want mexican but El Mirado and Rosario's have great atmosphere and good food without being too expensive. You can also do the Riverwalk thing and get some tables on the patio at the Mexican Manhattan. Riverwalk dining for $7-$10 a person.

For good steak at a restaurant that isn't a chain, you can go to Josephine Street Steaks and Whiskey. Not too expensive but the place is a little small depending how many people are going with you.

If you want to make a day of it and head out of town, you can take a barbecue roadtrip to City Market in Luling or Chislom Trail or Kreutz in Lockhart. The Shady Grove in Austin is a pretty good burger type joint but it would be hard to seat a large group together. But it is in the Barton Springs area so you can go down to Zilker Park to the spring fed pool or do other things in the park.

Blue Star out on Alamo has a former New Orleans chef working for them. It isn't straight up NO food, but it is about as good as I've seen here in San Antonio. Actually, because this reminded me of it, I'm heading out there for lunch as we speak.

[MannyIsGod]

FACE PAINTING??!!! Why didn't you say so. Now my woman will demand to go.

Actually, I do have to go one more time. I took the woman to NO last July and now she's been dying to find a place to get a good shrimp po-boy. We found an awesome place in Dallas called Dodie's that was on par with all of the NO restaurants but we have yet to find anything close in SA. I've heard of a place called Ma Harper's on the southside but I haven't been there yet.

Blue Star downtown had a chef that was a New Orleans evacuee and he was putting several cajun item on the menu including a dynamite Cajun Barbecued Shrimp but he quit so the search is back on. I noticed that Louie's has the same dish so I'll need to try it and give them their last chance. I'll make sure to go for dinner though so I can see the place lit up and alive.

As for mom, something special would be good so I'd stay away from the chain restaurants unless she has a number one place she likes to go. I'm assuming she doesn't since you're asking but if she does, maybe that is the way to go.

If you're going to do a chain restaurant, go for someplace that is dark and interesting like PF Chang's or J Alexanders. J Alexanders looks elegant, is dark enough to feel intimate and cozy and in addition to steaks and such, they also have fairly priced burgers and mid-level fare. The only issue there is nothing will Wow you but the atmosphere is great.

One last option I'll mention is The Alsatian in Castroville. Very small and quaint place. Has a fantastic out of the way, hidden gem feel to it. Great food and relatively inexpensive wine makes it a winner in my book.

Never ing mind. You just killed my buzz.

[101A]

Piccolos outside 410 on Evers. Little known hole-in-the-wall frequented by much of the "elite" in town.

Doesn't look like much on the outside, but it's still owned by the original owners, and they have quite the Italian menu. Wine list doesn't suck, either.

[1Parker1]

Godiva chocolate cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory.

Total foodgasm.

I personaly like the Brownie Chocolate one...or the Chocalate Chip Cookie Dough....I'm have a mini foodgasm at my desk right now.

[katyon6th]

I personaly like the Brownie Chocolate one...or the Chocalate Chip Cookie Dough....I'm have a mini foodgasm at my desk right now.

Oh .

Godiva Chocolate, Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake, White Chocolate Caramel Latte, and Tiramisu Cheesecake make me squeal.

It's like 'oooh, mmmm' during every bite.

[ObiwanGinobili]

Piccolos outside 410 on Evers. Little known hole-in-the-wall frequented by much of the "elite" in town.

Doesn't look like much on the outside, but it's still owned by the original owners, and they have quite the Italian menu. Wine list doesn't suck, either.

i used to live across the street - they get packed. must be real good ot keep it booked all the time.

I've been wanting to try it - maybe this week.

[1Parker1]

Oh .

Godiva Chocolate, Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake, White Chocolate Caramel Latte, and Tiramisu Cheesecake make me squeal.

It's like 'oooh, mmmm' during every bite.

Oh , forgot about the Tiramisu Cheesecake........did you ever get the Tiramisu at The Olive Garden??? It's soooooooo good.

[ShoogarBear]

Oh .

Godiva Chocolate, Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake, White Chocolate Caramel Latte, and Tiramisu Cheesecake make me squeal.

It's like 'oooh, mmmm' during every bite.

There are alternative methods if you're willing to give up the biting part.

[ShoogarBear]

The Olive Garden???



Maybe 1P1 isn't as materialistic as I thought.

[MannyIsGod]

I ing hate the Olive Garden. That place sucks BAD.

Zios had sentimental value to Jess and myself, but they suck ass too so I'm not sure well ever go back there either.

[Gatita]

i used to live across the street - they get packed. must be real good ot keep it booked all the time.

I've been wanting to try it - maybe this week.

We should go. Once they send you your winnings.

[1Parker1]

The Olive Garden???



Maybe 1P1 isn't as materialistic as I thought.

Hey! I love the Olive Garden...Soup, Salad, Breadsticks, with some Tiramisu to top it all off???

Now that I think about it...the way to my heart is through Food period. Any kind, as long as it's good.

[1Parker1]

I ing hate the Olive Garden. That place sucks BAD.

Blasphemy!! How dare you say that....Maybe they just don't know how to make it good in the San Antonio chains

[tlongII]

Hey, I like the Olive Garden. Love the breadsticks there. Spaghetti with italian sausage.

[ObiwanGinobili]

We should go. Once they send you your winnings.

damn straight.
I'll pick you up - just gotta avoid the po po.

[1Parker1]

Hey, I like the Olive Garden. Love the breadsticks there. Spaghetti with italian sausage.

I always knew you had good taste, Tlong.

[katyon6th]

I'll do Olive Garden for lunch. Can't beat the soup, salad, and breadsticks with a couple sangrias during the lunch hour.

[Mrs.Tlong]

I always knew you had good taste, Tlong.

Was there ever any doubt ?

[1Parker1]

I'll do Olive Garden for lunch. Can't beat the soup, salad, and breadsticks with a couple sangrias during the lunch hour.

Ohhh, I've never gotten Sangrias there before. What kind do you get...?