Zinc Bistro & Bar

COVID-19: Due to the safety of our staff and community, we will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Our sister restaurant, Boudro's on the Riverwalk, is open!

Charles Court

Lush tropical plants and gurgling fountains add to the intimacy of our brick-paved courtyard cradled by the surrounding buildings.

Zinc Burger (a.k.a. The Crack Burger)

Smokey cheddar, parmesan tuiles, spicy tomato aioli, bibb lettuce and home fries

Steak & Frites

New York strip steak pepper seared, home fries and cognac pan sauce

Margharita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & EVOO

Calamari

Flash fried with jalapenos & escabeche served with spicy tomato aioli

Texas Chopped Salad

Tequila cured salmon with arugula, pepitas, cotija cheese, pearl couscous, sweet dried corn and basil pesto dressing

Antipasto

St. andre triple cream brie, Spanish manchego, smoked duck, soppressata and prosciutto with marinated olives, fruits and toasted almonds

Sloppy Lamb Sliders

With organic bibb lettuce, tomato and chile fried frizzled onions with sambal mayo and brioche buns

Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad

With romaine lettuce, Parmesan reggiano and classic caesar dressing

Italian Sausage Pizza

With crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers and kalamata olives

2-Alarm Hummus

Traditional puree of garbanzo beans and tahini, spiced up with roasted serrano pepper

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Zinc Salad

With mixed greens, pear, goat cheese, tobacco onions, pecans, grape tomatoes and orange-sherry vinaigrette

Faux Gras

Chicken liver pate served with sun-dried cherry marmalade and pistachios

Cinnamon Sopapilla

With fresh berries & whipped cream

Churrascos of Grilled Shrimp

With green peppers, mushrooms and onion on basmati rice

Bread Pudding

Gulf Blue Crabcakes

With tarragon butter sauce, micro greens, pear and avocado

Pasta Portofino

With chicken, basil pesto, tomatoes, mushrooms and linguine

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Slip into Zinc Bistro & Bar to experience an elegant European wine bar with a casual Texas twist. Housed in a historic building in the heart of downtown San Antonio and just steps away from the River Walk, Zinc is an oasis of good taste and sophistication.

Choose a bottle from our extensive cellar that holds more than 4,000 bottles from throughout the world and relax in our hidden courtyard or take a seat in our welcoming interior.

Or perhaps you'd prefer a cocktail, mixed with precision and panache and served with our impeccable brand of hospitality that's informal yet refined.

Our menu offers a selection of shared plates that bring out the best in our wines, favorites from neighboring Boudro's restaurant and a few classics of our own.

Whether you're looking to make a perfect impression for that special occasion, meet with friends during happy hour, close that all-important business deal, or share a treasured moment over cognac and cigars, Zinc's blend of Old World charm and modern Texas style creates the ideal setting for creating memories.