Seafood is a delightful realm of taste and flavor, one of my favorites, and one often misunderstood. For anyone who's had a chance to have good seafood, you can immediately taste the difference between good seafood and, say, Red Lobster. This far mainland, it certainly can be hard to find decent seafood, but I'm always on the lookout for delicious possibilities.
The other day a couple friends and I stumbled upon the Water Street Oyster Bar, and I daresay it's some of the best seafood you'll find in San Antonio. The place is dimly lit and has two levels of seating,
offering terrific atmosphere even if it can get loud. The workers are all well dressed and polite and even conversational if you so wish. Our waiter had a nice conversation during his stops at our table, and that kind of personability is hard to come by, and needless to say I appreciated it.Now for the food: very well done. I had a blackened tilapia with a sort of heavy shrimp-laden sauce that was truly a treat for a skeptical tongue. The sides were nothing special tasting but the food presentation and composition was well arranged. My friends who were dining with me that evening tried everything from fried fish to oysters and calamari, all which received favorable reviews.
Seafood is easy to do bad and hard to do well, but Water Street Oyster Bar doesn't dissapoint. If you're old enough or classy enough, try a glass of the house red with your meal, and an already favorable experience gets even better. It is a bit expensive, but well worth it if you appreciate the sea and it's delicious bounty.
8/10
7500 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-4853
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