Biga On The Banks

If there's anything you read today, please read this. It's my first time in san antonio and we tried this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, was truly and experience. Yet, the service is what completely sold me on this place. If you're able to choose a server pick chris. He's been here for almost 25 years, he knows the place, the food, and the city better than anyone i met. PLEASE if you go anywhere, go to biga and see chris. He'll make your trip better than it already would be.

Biga is such a gem in the city. One of the best restaurants with great ambiance, service, views of the Riverwalk, and food that is a good value! I've visited a handful of times now and have enjoyed my experience every time. Their prix fixe menu option for 3 courses for $49 is a great deal if you're hungry and want to try a few different items on the menu. I absolutely recommend the bread service with all 3 breads - for only $8 you're getting the best stuff and it will help fill you up and start your meal off right.

QUICK FACTS:
- Parking? Yes, there are garages around the area. You can validate your parking ticket if you park at One Alamo Center for up to 4 hrs. There is no valet!
- Reservations? Yes, recommended but not required. This is a Riverwalk restaurant so it will be busy during events, holidays, and weekends.

FOOD RATINGS:
- Bread service (5/5): Excellent assortment of focaccia, cornbread, and sourdough. Comes with butter and salt. A generous portion of bread for 2 people. Absolutely loved every piece!
- Habanero jerk scallops (5/5): Delicious and unique. You're paying a pretty penny for 2 scallops but it's worth it. Flavor is excellent and cooked just right.
- Beet salad (5/5): If you love beets, this salad is for you. Fresh and flavorful, the goat cheese and the lemony arugula salad balance out the earthy tones of the beets and complement them so well.
- Salmon with potatoes and cabbage (4/5): A bit plain and nothing special, but straight forward and no frills. Salmon was cooked perfectly - crispy on the edges and surface but flaky and soft inside. Cabbage was tender and potatoes were just okay. Nothing you can't make at home, but as part of the prix fixe menu it's a solid option.
- Lamb rack with grits (5/5): Delicious, extremely tender lamb! Loved everything about this dish. If you enjoy lamb you must try this entree!
- Warm chocolate cake (4/5): Simple, reminded me of a basic chocolate lava cake (minus the lava). Warm and comforting.
- Lemon basque cheesecake (5/5): Love a basque cheesecake and this one did not disappoint.

Yummy food, friendly service. Good selection of wines by the glass. Beet salad was a flavorful starter- a pile of sweet beet cubes with a small handful of arugula. Entrees come in a 6oz or 3 oz portion- nice option. The smaller portion of salmon was a good size for me- perfectly cooked and seasoned, loved the farro/cauliflower/golden raisins it was served with.

Not too busy on a Wednesday afternoon but it was starting to fill up by the time we left so perhaps make a reservation to be safe. Recommend.

Unexpectedly delicious experience! I made reservations for my husband's birthday and we had to try something new. Biga was on my list for years and we needed to try!
We ubered to avoid downtown traffic and finding parking. There really isn't a sign outside, but the chef was outside greeting people inside the building.

It was a cold evening and the Roasted Carrot & White Bean soup came into my eye! Hubby wanted to go straight to the grilled tenderloin entree with extra fries. The Roasted Carrot & White Bean soup was the best carrot soup I've had so far! Not too sweet, savory and I wanted more! For my entree I had the Angus ribeye with the pinot noir horseradish sauce. The sauce was surprisingly delicious and gave a hint of Salisbury wine sauce flair. Both entrees were cooked perfectly and we enjoyed our meals. For dessert, I got the sorbet trio, which I definitely recommend! Perfect offset to the night!

Our team had dinner at Biga's, hosted by a work vendor, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The ambiance was inviting and created the perfect backdrop for our gathering. The food, without a doubt, was the highlight of the evening - every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. However, one minor setback was the seating issue we encountered. Despite being told that some seats were reserved, we found them empty throughout our entire visit. This led to some awkward moments as we had to inform certain members of our group that they couldn't join us due to the supposed lack of seats, which was a bit disappointing. Nonetheless, the overall dining experience at Biga's was still enjoyable, and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere.

We dined at Biga for my husband's birthday. We were seated at a lovely table by rhe windows. The service was wonderful as was the food. We started with the fried oysters which was delicious. We shared a beet salad which was good. My husband had the antelope and quail which he loved. I had the halibut which was cooked perfectly.
All in all a fabulous dinner!

Finally, I found the time to try this restaurant. It is participating in Restaurant Week, so it was a great opportunity. The dining room is beautifully decorated and situated right on the Riverwalk. The menu was carefully crafted and has great choices for everyone. My friend and I ordered different dishes so we could try more options. I ordered the Thai vegetable salad, biga bourgenion, and the warm chocolate peanut cake for dessert. My friend ordered the beet salad, rack of lamb, and the sticky toffe pudding for dessert. Our waitress Robin was very nice and attentive. Our food came out quickly, and each dish was better than the first. We happily cleaned each plate, and the dessert was a perfect finish. The restaurant also has special parking in the One Alamo garage, and they validate, so make sure to park there when you come to the restaurant.

I came on a Tuesday evening with two friends and it was one of the best meals I've had in San Antonio. They shared the fois gras, it's so seldom seen on menus! I had the goat cheese tart because I'm all in for anything that involves goat cheese.

Salmon, antelope, and quail was all had for our entrees. The tender quail was the best, the salmon wasn't as good as hoped. As expected, the service was quite professional and the price was better than you might expect for a place with a menu like this right on the Riverwalk. It was a good meal and a great time to enjoy good food with friends.

Biga, from the moment we were greeted we knew we were in for a memorable dinner. The host was very welcoming. Our waiter, Gabriel, amazing. He attended to us and gave us an amazing overview of the menu and specialties. His attention to detail was very much appreciated, he made us feel at home.

The food was just a journey of flavors and with each item we ordered a different experience. The appetizers included the scallops and the pork belly. The scallops in a bed of cheesy grits were amazing! The best delicate scallops and grits ever. The pork belly, WOW, fell apart and had Thai style noodles, watermelon and unbelievably delicious. Our mains included the lamb, quail and antelope trio each with a different sauce which included tamarind and delicious chutney. For dessert we had the soufflé as well as the special chocolate/carnel cake.

We would definitely recommend Biga for an amazing culinary experience as well an impressive ambiance.

Everything was great accept they did not have our reservation which I had made by phone a month earlier. However, they managed to seat all 21 of us ladies in three tables!! I am not sure what happened to the reservation, I had even confirmed by phone that afternoon. They saved what could have been a disastrous farewell dinner for our six day tour.

Food was excellent. Service was also excellent. Ambiance was nice, very elegant. I really liked that they had two sizes of portions for many of their entrees, I wish more restaurants would do this. That was one of the reasons that I chose this restaurant a month earlier. Everyone was happy with their dinner. I had the lamb chops that were cooked to perfection. We also shared appetizers and deserts which also were delicious.

We were staying at a hotel two blocks away. I wish I had confirmed the reservation in person, during the six days. Then I would have know that the front door was a street level, not Riverwalk level.