Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant

We got a table on short notice and were given a wam greeting a seated immediately. My wife must be gluten free and our waiter was extremely well versed in what the kitchen could and could not do for her. We split a rack of lamb and it was cooked perfectly. I had an order of cornbread that was delicious. For dessert the chef prepared a gluten free Grand Marnier Vanilla Soufflé that my wife said was the absolute best dessert she has had in 30 years!!

Wow! We are staying in a hotel just south of the riverwalk, and my wife picked Biga based on a fairly generic qualification, of: 1: restaurant is on riverwalk 2: gluten free reviews (she has celiac) were positive (they indicated nearly anything could be made GF) What we didn’t know was that we would have the pleasure of having our server, Chris S, lead us through ordering an absolutely delightful dinner, in a quieter and more conversation-provoking atmosphere than most of the riverwalk. The chef has a marvelous signature dish with antelope and quail. We chose to each get a special salad and split the main. Chris suggested a few wines for great pairing (we had 2 of the 3, and they were MARVELOUS!), and because we saved space for dessert we were able to each have the sticky toffee pudding (my wife’s was gluten free, for which extra thanks is proffered to Amy, the pastry chef, for taking the time to adapt!) We were not expecting to find such a wonderful meal, at a place that suits us so well, with such a personable server—so we are delighted to share this with you all! If we return to San Antonio (we drove down from Denver, CO for spring break, having never been here before) we will dine here again!

I have to be gluten free or I become very ill. The server was so accommodating, I didn't feel awkward at all and the chef altered the dish so I cloud safety eat the Best Mahi Mahi I've ever had, light golden brown and so tender and juicy. They also have a gluten free sticjy toffe pudding to die for! I can't wait to go back!