Pat O'Brien's - San Antonio, Texas

DoveFeatheredRaven 100

A decent place with some nice snack foods and a vast list of drinks to choose from. A nice place to just relax and socialize.

It's both indoors and outdoors seating so the feeling will be different but the moment you enter it kind of feels like you're being transported into a different space. There's a short little tunnel to walk through with a few decorations, lights and some scattered tables and seating here and there until you suddenly come across a space with a stage for live performances and tables. Inside seems smaller than the outdoor space but still fits enough people and has more lights and decor that frame the bar area and to spruce up the environment. We decided to sit outdoors since it was good weather and they had a lovely fountain covered with flowers that they'd occasionally sometimes come to light up so you get a beautiful mix of flames and water at the same time (it will get pretty warm after that so try to seat farther for the best view). The live music is also very nice and livens up the area into being more active and chattery without being too loud or over the top based on who's playing that day (for us it was a band called Dyed Skies who has some pretty decent music). It feels close yet gives you enough space to move freely and not feel like a can of sardines but is still pretty laidback; not so much expecting to party but still a good place to spend time with others.

There's also a room up above that I believe is reservation only to host events (typically private) such as weddings, corporate functions, etc. that has a balcony where you can look down and still enjoy the live performances and view. We weren't able to see inside but I'm sure it's a lovely space where people can host various functions.

The food here is good and pretty filling. We got the grilled cheese and fries which I really enjoyed since it's pretty simple but the cheddar had a nice thick cut and the bread was buttery and soft which made for a very warm meal to share. The fries are also great. Most of the items offered are simple foods typical at a lot of bar establishments but they taste good! Most if not all of the drinks you can order virgin style as well (although it's in best practice ask first rather than assume). I got the hurricane without the rum but it was a pretty good drink with lots of citrus and fruity flavor. If you're a fan of sweet and tangy drinks then I highly recommend this one.

Our waitress was very sweet and polite and made sure to keep us updated on our orders which was kind. The staff were all friendly and helpful and pretty neutral. Overall we had a good experience and enjoyed our time there.

If you want someplace to unwind (or maybe to jumpstart your night out) this would be a great place to just relax, enjoy a performance and have a good time without a lot of high energy and activity.

Cora W

Friendly service. Went there after the Steve Miller, Journey, Def Leppard concert. No food available at the time, but there's a hot dog cart outside. The hurricanes were well poured.

Helena Herbst

Great place to get off your feet, listen to live acoustic music, watch a game on TV or order a light meal off the menu and try one of their tasty cocktails
The hurricane is very good, it's made with 151 rum and balanced well with fruit punch, plus you can keep the glass if you wish to do so.
The vibe here when I went was totally chill, people hanging out, having a good time
The staff here is nice
No parking
Might be tight for wheelchairs or assisted mobility

Tracy Bel

Great food and service. We enjoyed the live music however, it was a bit loud. We would have preferred to sit outside on the patio, but the music was too loud for that. The musician was very good though.

Jaime Hamilton

Hands down it ended up being my favorite restaurant in San Antonio while visiting. Originally I expected Irish cuisine, but walking in and seeing German beer steins hanging from the ceiling only intrigued me further. Then when the menu had options like Gumbo and Jambalaya I was hooked! I tried both dishes and they are delicious. The Gumbo is a must try! The patio was great as well, with live music nightly. I had the pleasure of listening to "Island Mind" play while there. Service was amazing and attentive and was great at suggesting options. If I return to the area again, I'll definitely be visiting again.

Mr Ro

Had our Sunday funday here yesterday and our party sat on the outside patio. The live music provided by Chasing Rabbits was freaking awesome! I went with the blackened chicken nachos. Nachos hit the spot after walking around downtown. The andouille sausage was a nice touch. My other half went with the burger. Of course I had a few bites. She ordered it medium and she got it medium. Burger was juicy and flavorful ? 4 stars for the service. Our server was personable, but was a little too long winded and slacked when it came time to wrap up our check. Other than that we had a blast. One last thing. The Hurricane was it taste so good you forget there’s alcohol

Daniel Mecey

Great talent at the pianos, nasty hurricanes. Tastes like pre-made mix with no juice. Straight up cough syrup. I’d rather drive back to NOLA than come here again. ?

Shelly

Always a fun time! Great music, and especially great bartending service!