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Biga on the Banks vs Schilo's

Both Biga on the Banks and Schilo's Delicatessen are praised by travel writers. Overall, Biga on the Banks scores significantly higher than Schilo's Delicatessen. Biga on the Banks is ranked #3 in San Antonio with praise from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.

Biga on the Banks
Biga on the Banks
8 / 10
203 South Saint Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205
From $41 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is one of the best spots for a leisurely dinner on the River Walk, if you can get a reservation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Menu standouts include 11-spice Axis venison and grilled quail served with parsnip puree, as well as the always-popular Sticky Toffee Pudding with English custard." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""First-rate all the way" – and San Antonio's Most Popular restaurant – this "sophisticated" River Walk respite puts out an "excellent", "innovative" mix of New American and Southwest fare." Full review
Gayot Gayot
16.0
"If some dishes are immutable, the chicken-fried oysters and the Bibb and radicchio game packets among them, the menu otherwise changes frequently." Full review
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"Dining on the River Walk and an extensive wine list to go along with the contemporary and luxurious dishes such as chicken-fried oysters, seared duck breast and sticky toffee pudding. " Full review
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Schilo's
Schilo's
8 / 10
424 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2629
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This venerable downtown institution has been serving up hearty German soul food at breakfast (served daily), lunch, and dinner since 1917." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A good place to stop... the menu has a large kid-friendly selection and retro low prices." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"On the San Antonio scene since 1917, this Downtown deli "landmark" is "the place to go" for "overstuffed sandwiches", soups and other "hearty", "German-style" delicacies." Full review
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"This no-frills German-influenced deli serves up kid-friendly cuisine, sandwiches and traditional breakfast and lunch choices such as reubens in a casual environment." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This old-fashioned German deli started as a saloon...a great refueling station near Alamo Plaza for the entire family, with a large kid-friendly selection and retro low prices. " Full review