Biga on the Banks

San Antonio


This is one of the most justifiably praised restaurants in town, run by chef Bruce Auden. The menu is a wonderful mix of European, Tex-Mex, American and Asian influences and dishes that probably don't cost as much as they should (and certainly not what they could). It's stylish yet welcoming, and the wine list is impressive.


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