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Saltgrass Steak House - Steakhouse in San Antonio, Texas

Saltgrass Steak House

4.3 (2418 reviews)

11812 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023

Steak house
American restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Saltgrass Steak House - steak house in San Antonio, Texas

Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

Customer Review Summary

Saltgrass Steak House has received mixed reviews highlighting notable variations in service and food quality. Many customers praised the friendly and attentive service, with specific waitstaff receiving commendations for their helpfulness. The food, particularly the steaks, received both positive and negative feedback; some enjoyed their meals while others reported issues with overcooked or poorly seasoned dishes. Complimentary items like drinks and bread were appreciated, although some guests experienced delays. Management response to issues was inconsistent, with some diners feeling neglected or encountering unprofessional behavior from staff. While some patrons plan to return due to satisfying experiences, others expressed disappointment and reluctance to revisit due to service and food quality concerns.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
1526
4
472
3
172
2
105
1
143
Based on 2418 reviews

bunny Garcia

7 months ago

Best Saltgrass location i have been to! The waiter was phenomenal he was very friendly and attentive. The drinks and complementary bread came in quickly. The food was very hot, fresh and delicious! My children order the pizza, and my son did not like the flavor of the pizza sauce. It was a little to spicy for a toddler but for my daughter she liked it. I asked if it was possible to exchange the pizza for another choice and the waiter was not hesitant and was happy to. I dislike asking for a favor, but for my child I will speak up and he made me feel like it what no problem and for a customer/ mother it means a lot. This place has good customer service and excellent food!

Baby GG

2 months ago

Our waiter Jesus was amazing, however our steak came out way undercooked. I asked for medium well. Also our mashed potatoes were extremely salty. They did fix the issue by cooking the steak correctly, however the management was very poor. What assumed to be the manager she came to our table 1. Didn’t introduce herself or her name, 2. Didn’t ask how our we were enjoying our food, instead just quickly stated that they are recooking our steak. She did not even bother asking how we would like the steak to be cooked. Not to mention we noticed 2 other nearby tables also had a bad experience with their meals as well. I have worked waiting tables for years & the attitude of the staff was very bland. No one seemed to be happy working there. I have also come to eat at this location several times in the past and have never had any issues/complaints.

Christopher Sanchez

3 months ago

I took my wife for a birthday dinner per her request a good ribeye and it didn't disappoint. We got the crabcakes as appetizers and they were phenomenal and of course, as usual the server always makes the experience even better and we had a great one.

nathan flores

3 months ago

Bone in rib eye was not cooked correctly, but they fixed it. Staff and manager were great. It was Thanksgiving so I was not disappointed.

Christine C

3 months ago

Won't be coming back. I would give it 0 stars if I could. Feel free to come for free ribeye rubber. I'm a regulars at Saltgrass and also a Landry's Select member so it hurts me to say this. My husband ordered a medium 16oz Ribeye, it came out well done, like I can't even really chew it and no pink at all. A perfectly good $35.89 Ribeye went to waste. We waited 20 minutes for the waitress to stop by so we can let her know the Ribeye was not edible, she was chatting with the hostess but never came back to our booth. We were tired of waiting so we left that and let the hostess know that the steak was done incorrectly (most were still untouched) and we left the $50 for the payment. Btw, we never even got the bread for the an hour that we were there 😂 This was the worst visit by far and I live out of town and visit this location at least 4x the past 2 years. It really went downhill. The manager never stopped by and they usually do if you are a Landry's member, not sure what changed.

mataya robinson

We dined here last weekend and everything was phenomenal. There was a wait because we went during peak hours on the weekend but we got some drinks at the bar while waiting and the margarita was so good (and strong)! When we were sat, we ordered 2 appetizers and both came out hot and tasty! I highly recommend the bacon wrapped quail. We ordered our steaks and they came out perfect and made to our liking. Everything was so delicious! Our server Tattyanna was very sweet and attentive. The manager, Tiffany, took the time to come over and see how our meal was and was super friendly. I highly recommend eating here! Best overall dining experience we’ve had in a long time!

Melissa Nobles

11 months ago

We had the pleasure of being waited on by Keba last week. He was very friendly, and took the time to go over all of the new items on the menu. He informed us that this location is a “tester location”, so they have more options on their menu than other locations in San Antonio. Highly recommend the redfish - it was delicious.

Lisa Renee

Dear Saltgrass Management, I’m writing to express my disappointment with the service we received during our visit on 1/19/2025. While we were initially pleased with the attentiveness of our server, the service quickly deteriorated, and several issues arose that significantly impacted our experience. First, our server became inattentive after a large party was seated nearby. Our drinks were not refilled for an extended period, and our drinks were empty before our appetizer even arrived. Another server finally refilled our drinks when our food arrived, but by then, much of our meal had already been disrupted. Additionally, my steak was served burnt, which the manager himself acknowledged when delivering the plate. However, after dropping it off, he left without addressing the issue further, seemingly hoping I would not complain. When I returned the steak, a new one was brought out, but it was the wrong order, and by then, most of my party had already finished their meals. To make matters worse, one of the servers prematurely took my friend’s plate while she was still eating, without asking if she was finished. Most troubling of all, when my husband expressed our concerns to the manager, the server approached him and began yelling at him in a very unprofessional and rude manner. This not only worsened the situation but also demonstrated a clear lack of customer service training among the staff. Given the poor service, lack of professionalism, and the issues with our meals, I feel this experience does not reflect the standards we expect from a restaurant of your caliber. I hope you’ll take this feedback seriously and address these issues with your team, as it’s clear there is a significant need for better training in customer service and basic dining etiquette. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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