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Offering views of the San Antonio River Walk - 1 Watson, San Antonio, TX

1 Watson

4.4
4.4
519 Reviews
$30 and under
Southwest
111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Escape the ordinary at 1 Watson, a rooftop oasis 15 floors above San Antonio. Enjoy stunning views of the River Walk, Main Plaza, and San Fernando Cathedral while indulging in modern Southwestern cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails. Savor Texas-inspired dishes like smoked brisket tacos, fajita shrimp and grits, and tempting tostadas, each reflecting the region's culinary heritage with a contemporary twist. Quench your thirst with a curated selection of craft cocktails. Enjoy refreshing margaritas, the smoky notes of Texas-made bourbon, or vibrant handcrafted gin and tonics. Each drink is designed to enhance the breathtaking views and delicious food. Step into a sophisticated ambiance with industrial-chic design and modern Texas touches. Relax in plush seating and bask in the warm glow of the fire, making 1 Watson the perfect destination for an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 519 people are saying

1 Watson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

  • San Antonio

    Hot spot

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1 Watson boasts an "amazing view" and a "great atmosphere," making it a popular rooftop destination in San Antonio. Patrons frequently commend its "great drinks" and "delicious food," especially the brisket and cilantro lime tacos. While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly staff" and vibrant ambiance often make for a memorable experience.

519 Reviews
  1. Ivory

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was nice. We initially requested patio seating, but due to an event it was closed until halfway through our meal. We were moved to a nice patio location after finishing our starters. Overall, the experience was good, but more than 1 day notice regarding patio availability would have been nice.

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  2. Joe

    San Antonio1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Making a reservation was not helpful. There was a "Party" going on. I was given a table , a water came within 15 min Took out drink order never came back with the beverage To much hoopla for 1 Watson. Don't waste your time land money Btw, bad experience

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  3. Donald VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If you are over 25, this is not the place for you, although, in fairness, I did see some 40ish people who seemed to be having a good time. Unfortunately, there was a private party on the balcony, the primary reason we booked this restaurant, so we we seated in the bar, where the noise level was high and got louder. (It seems they turn up the music as the night wears on so people talk louder and the cycle repeats. By the time we left, it was unbelievably noisy.) Our server, Joe, arrived reasonably promptly, got our drinks and took our dinner order, but that was the last good thing he did. After we placed our order, Joe disappeared and we waited and waited and waited. The food finally arrived and it was fine, but 30-40 minutes later, when we had finished, no Joe.Just as we were about to give up, he appeared. Being gluttons for punishment, we asked what flavors of Gelato they had, which necessitated a trip by Joe to find out. We finally placed what we thought was a simple request ("one scoop, two spoons"). You guessed it. After another interminable wait, we got two scoops, one spoon. 😔 When Joe brought the Gelato, we asked for the check and that came promptly. Moral of the story? Don't go to 1Watson unless you have money to burn, are not hungry, want to suffer through an awful experience and risk permanent damage to your hearing.

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  4. leesa VIP

    San Antonio7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a go to spot for the views! Service was not the best. We had reservations. We’re seated immediately & saw the hostess circle us a few times before asking if we had a server. They said if we wanted to go to bar we could but it will be a while before a server came. A server never came so we went to bar to order food and drinks. Bartender was great! Besides the odd service the view was worth it.

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  5. Armando

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience and our server was amazing. The cocktails were great. Definitely have to check it out if y’all haven’t been here before 

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  6. Seth

    Orlando14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great rooftop joint. Had some shareables and drinks. The southwest eggroll dip and shrimp sopes gambas were good. Brisket tacos and cilantro lime tacos were on point.

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  7. Lori VIP

    Raleigh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool environment. But food was lacking. Felt like a free hotel breakfast level of food. Would do again for cocktails only.

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  8. Patti VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    … reservation was at 11 it’s almost 230 and we are still here so I’d say it’s going pretty well !

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  9. Keely

    Charleston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service. Took 3 minutes to get anyone to wait on us and we had reservations. Then, it took almost an hour to get food.

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  10. Daniel

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It was very hot and so stuffy . We didn’t even get eat how hot it was we have one drink and left

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for 1 Watson

111 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2230

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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