Hotel Contessa Menus
River Walk, San Antonio, TX · $$
This page gathers 5 menus from Hotel Contessa in River Walk, San Antonio, covering Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails. Main courses average $23.55, and the American kitchen's items range from $3 to $62. That is 12% below the average of the 7 San Antonio hotels in our guide.
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Hours at Hotel Contessa
Times are local (America/Chicago).
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Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Restaurant
Hours not published; check with the hotel.
Hotel information
- Address
- 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Phone
- (210) 229-9222
- Area
- River Walk, San Antonio
- Cuisine
- American
- Restaurant
- Bar
Prices and items may change; confirm with the hotel.
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Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Breakfast Menu
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 37 items
Fruits, Grains & Bakery
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Contessa Bakery Board$14.00
Today's muffin, artisan chocolate croissant and banana nut bread
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Farm Stand Fruit$14.00
Berries, melons and banana
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Hill Country Overnight Oats$14.00
Rolled steel-cut, lavender and local honey
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Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00
Market berries, house orange and local honey granola
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Lady Contessa 'Cast Iron Sticky Buns$10.00
Sweet cream cheese-smothered
Ambler Signatures
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Ambler Avocado Ciabatta Toast$17.00
Smashed avocado, shaved prosciutto and local tomato
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Alamo City Street Tacos$17.00
Flour tortillas and farm-fresh eggs
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Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$21.00
Buttermilk-battered local akaushi angus steak, fried farm fresh-eggs and house-made country
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Cast Iron Huevos Rancheros$19.00
Corn tortillas, fried farm eggs and black beans
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Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich$20.00
House-made biscuit, farm egg and in-house smoked brisket
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Griddled 'Johnny' Cakes$14.00
Sweet cornmeal cakes, blackburn maple syrup and butter
Classics
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Classic Ambler$20.00
Two farm-fresh eggs any way
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Biscuits and Pepper Gravy$17.00
House-made biscuit, farm-fresh eggs and house pepper-sausage gravy
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Cinnamon Custard French Toast$15.00
Local brioche, berries and vanilla custard
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Flapjacks$14.00
House buttermilk batter, blackburn maple syrup and butter;
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The Old San Antone Omelet$19.00
Three farm-fresh eggs or egg whites, house longaniza and local smoked
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Riverwalk Omelet$18.00
Three farm-fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables and spinach
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Ambler Smokehouse Omelet$20.00
Three farm-fresh eggs or egg whites, house-smoked brisket and local smoked
Sides
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Klein's Smokehaus Bacon$6.00
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Country Pork Sausage$6.00
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Griddled Klein Smokehaus Ham Steak$6.00
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House Potatoes$5.00
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Avocado$3.00
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Seasonal Fruit Cup$5.00
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Farm-Fresh Egg$3.00
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Bakery Toast$4.00
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Salsa Quemada$3.00
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Sausage Gravy$3.00
Beverages
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Drip Coffee$5.00
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Espresso + More$6.00
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Iced Tea$4.00
Cocktails
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Build Your Own Tableside Mimosa$55.00
Prosecco, choose two cold-pressed juices: orange and grapefruit
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Vodka for Dog People$17.00
Tito's handmade vodka, giffard rhubarb and lemon
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Woke Up in Venezuela$17.00
Planteray rum, kahlúa and ancho reyes
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Coffee Old Fashioned$17.00
Basil hayden bourbon, kahlúa and espresso syrup
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Pimm's Cup$17.00
Pimm's no. 1, fords gin and cucumber
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Breakfast Margarita$17.00
Mi campo blanco, cointreau and lime
Diet marks as printed by the hotel: V vegetarian, VG vegan, GF gluten-free. Back to top
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Brunch Menu
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 47 items
Starters
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Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brûlée$16.00
Local honey and grilled flatbread
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Adobo-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp$20.00
Chilled adobo-rubbed shrimp, avocado and cucumber
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Chicken Fried Oysters$19.00
Pickled red onions and Ambler "comeback" sauce
Fruits, Grains & Bakery
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Lady Contessa "Cast Iron Sticky Buns"$10.00
Sweet cream cheese-smothered
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Farm Stand Fruit$14.00
Berries, melons and banana
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Market Fruit Smoothie$10.00
Organic yogurt, local honey and housemade protein powder
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Hill Country Overnight Oats$14.00
Rolled steel-cut, lavender and local honey
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Organic Greek Yogurt Parfait$12.00
Market berries and house orange & local honey granola
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Contessa Bakery Board$14.00
Today's muffin, artisan chocolate croissant and banana nut bread
Classics
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Classic Ambler$20.00
Two farm-fresh eggs any way
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Griddled Flapjacks$14.00
House buttermilk batter or gluten-free, pure maple syrup and honey butter
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The Old San Antone Omelet$19.00
Three farm-fresh eggs or egg whites, house longaniza and smoked cheddar
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Egg White Fritatta$18.00
Local queso fresco, foraged mushrooms and spinach
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Riverwalk Omelet$18.00
Three farm-fresh eggs or egg whites, grilled market vegetables and spinach
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Cinnamon Custard French Toast$15.00
Local brioche, berries and vanilla custard
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Smoked Brisket Hash$24.00
In-house smoked brisket & potato hash, farm fresh eggs and local
Brunch Specialties
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Ambler Avocado Ciabatta Toast$17.00
Smashed avocado, shaved prosciutto and local tomato
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Chicken-Fried Steak Benedict$21.00
Buttermilk-battered akaushi angus steak, fried farm-fresh eggs and country biscuit
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Griddled Johnny Cakes$14.00
Sweet cornmeal cakes, Blackburn maple syrup and butter
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Cast Iron Huevos Rancheros$19.00
Corn tortillas, farm-fresh eggs and black beans
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Lady Contessa Cobb$17.00
Market greens, in-house smoked turkey and chopped farm-fresh eggs
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The Ambler Burger$21.00
Texas akaushi blend, fried farm-fresh egg and house pickles
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Smokehouse Pulled Pork Sammy$18.00
House-smoked pulled pork, toasted brioche and house pickles
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Southern Fried Chicken & Biscuits$18.00
Peppered gravy and house potatoes
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Blackened Sustainable Salmon$29.00
Garlic-braised broccolini and house spiced mango peach chutney
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Vaquero-Style Street Tacos$21.00
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Alamo City Street Tacos$17.00
Flour tortillas and farm fresh eggs
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Adobo Grilled Chicken Tostada$22.00
Grilled chicken, black beans and house-pickled red onions & serrano peppers
Extras
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Klein Smokehaus Bacon$6.00
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Country Pork Sausage$6.00
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Griddled Ham$6.00
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House Potatoes$6.00
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Farm-Fresh Egg, Any Style$3.00
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Salsa Quemala$3.00
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White Gravy$3.00
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Bakery Toast$4.00
Country white, whole wheat and sourdough
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Drip Coffee$5.00
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Espresso + More$6.00
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Hot Tea$4.00
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Iced Tea$4.00
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Cold-Pressed Juice$6.00
Pineapple and grapefruit or orange
Brunch Cocktails
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Build-Your-Own Tableside Mimosa$55.00
Prosecco
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Vodka for Dog People$17.00
Tito's handmade vodka, giffard rhubarb and lemon
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Woke Up in Venezuela$17.00
Santa teresa 1796 rum, caffe del fuego and hand-shaken cream
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Coffee Old Fashioned$17.00
Woodford reserve bourbon, caffe del fuego and espresso syrup
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Pimm's Cup Royale$17.00
Pimm's no. 1, sipsmith and cucumber
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Breakfast Margarita$17.00
Don julio silver tequila, orange marmalade and citrus
Diet marks as printed by the hotel: V vegetarian, VG vegan, GF gluten-free. Back to top
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Lunch Menu
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 26 items
To Share
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Texas-Style Guac & Queso Blanco$16.00
Warm tortilla chips and salsa quemada
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Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée$16.00
Local honey and grilled flatbread
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Adobo-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp$20.00
Chilled adobo-rubbed shirmp, avocado and cucumber
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Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
Tabasco aioli, roasted corn and cilantro
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Chicken Fried Oysters$19.00
Pickled red onions and Ambler "comeback" sauce
Soup & Salads
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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla SoupCup $7.00 / Bowl $10.00
Avocado, pico and brazos valley cheddar
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Ambler Tomato BisqueCup $7.00 / Bowl $10.00
Slow-roasted tomatoes, basil cream and parmesan
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Simple Greens$12.00
Baby lettuce, pickled red onions and candied texas pecans
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Ambler Caesar$12.00
Crisp romaine, ciabatta croutons and shaved parmesan
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Lady Contessa Cobb$17.00
Market greens, in-house smoked turkey and chopped farm-fresh eggs
Two Handers
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Vaquero-Style Street Tacos$20.00
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The Ambler Burger$21.00
Texas akaushi blend, house pickles and smoked cheddar
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Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese$19.00
In-house smoked brisket, sourdough and local smoked cheddar
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Smokehouse Pulled Pork Sammy$18.00
Slow house-smoked pulled pork, toasted brioche and house pickles
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Mesquite Turkey Club Fold$19.00
Shaved mesquite in-house smoked turkey, pickled bermuda onions and klein's smokehaus
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Crispy Avocado Torta$18.00
Crispy avocado, whipped goat cheese and pickled onion
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Cilantro Grilled Chicken Ciabatta$20.00
Fresh mozzarella, cilantro crema and avocado
Beverages
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Drip Coffee$5.00
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Espresso + More$6.00
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Hot Tea$4.00
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Iced Tea$4.00
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Cold-Pressed Juice$6.00
Pineapple and grapefruit or orange
Cocktails
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The Ambler$18.00
High West bourbon, rosemary syrup and lemon
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The Queen Contessa$18.00
400 Conejos mezcal, agave and cucumber juice
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Not My First Rodeo$22.00
Lalo Blanco tequila, watermelon & jalapeño syrup and Ancho Reyes Chile
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Garden of the Alamo$17.00
Tito's handmade vodka, cucumber and mint
Diet marks as printed by the hotel: V vegetarian, VG vegan, GF gluten-free. Back to top
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Dinner Menu
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 25 items
To Share
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Texas Style Guac & Queso$17.00
Warm tortilla chips and salsa quemada
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Deviled Eggs$13.00
Pickled serrano chile, bermuda onions and micro cilantro
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Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée$16.00
Local honey and grilled flatbreads
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Codigo Poached & Chilled Shrimp$18.00
Horseradish remoulade and avocado
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Char-Grilled Gulf Oysters$24.00
Pinot gris, tabasco-spiked crema and meyer lemon
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Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
Tabasco aioli, roasted corn and cilantro
Greens & More
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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla SoupCup $7.00 / Bowl $10.00
Avocado, pico and brazos valley cheddar
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Simple Greens$12.00
Baby lettuce, pickled red onions and candied texas pecans
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Ambler Caesar$12.00
Crisp romaine, ciabatta croutons and shaved parmesan
House Specialties
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Blackened Gulf Red Snapper$42.00
Fried green tomatoes, cilantro salad and pickled serrano lime butter
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Grilled Farm Vegetables$28.00
Herb chimichurri and saffron cilantro rice
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Southern Fried or Grilled Chicken$29.00
Spiced honey, mom's buttermilk mashers and creamed com
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Texas Akaushi Cast Iron Chicken-Fried Steak$29.00
Buttermilk-battered steak, mom's buttermilk mashers and creamed com
From the Butcher
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Double Cut Kurobuta Pork Chop$16oz $34.00
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Sustainable Salmon$7oz $32.00
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Bacon-Wrapped Texas Akaushi Meatloaf$27.00
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Texas Akaushi Flat Iron Steak$7oz $38.00
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Texas Akaushi New York Strip$14oz $52.00
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Texas Akaushi Ribeye$14oz $62.00
Sides
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Saffron Cilantro Rice$8.00
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Garlic Braised Broccolini$8.00
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Mom's Buttermilk Mashers$8.00
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Creamed Corn$8.00
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Crispy Brussels$8.00
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House Cut Fries$8.00
Diet marks as printed by the hotel: V vegetarian, VG vegan, GF gluten-free. Back to top
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails Bar & Drinks Menu
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 9 items
Bar Bites
Bar Bites
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Local Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie$26.00
House chutney, b&b pickles and honeycomb
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Texas Style Guac & Queso$17.00
Warm tortilla chips and salsa quemada
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Deviled Eggs$13.00
Pickled serrano chiles, bermuda onions and micro cilantro
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Crispy Fried Chicken Wings$17.00
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Cast Iron Goat Cheese Brulée$13.00
Local honey and grilled flatbreads
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Codigo Poached Chilled Shrimp$18.00
Horseradish remoulade and avocado
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Ambler Signature Nachos$20.00
Smoked akaushi brisket, queso blanco and pickled serrano chile
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Contessa Cobb$14.00
Market greens, chopped farm fresh eggs pickled onions and black beans
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The Ambler Burger$20.00
Texas akaushi blend, house pickles and smoked cheddar
Diet marks as printed by the hotel: V vegetarian, VG vegan, GF gluten-free. Back to top
Menu summary for Hotel Contessa
- Its average breakfast price is 44% higher than the San Antonio hotel average of $11.38.
- Its average main-course price is 12% lower than the San Antonio hotel average of $26.69.
- Its average cocktail price is 44% higher than the San Antonio hotel average of $15.44.
- Cheapest listed item: Avocado ($3.00). Most expensive: Texas Akaushi Ribeye ($62.00).
Compare with nearby hotels
| Hotel | Distance | Breakfast avg | Main avg | Cocktail avg | Room service | Veg / GF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Contessa | — | $16.39 | $23.55 | $22.19 | No | 0 / 0 | $$ |
| The Monarch San Antonio | 0.1 mi | — | $49.91 | $17.08 | Yes | 0 / 0 | $$$$ |
| The Menger Hotel | 0.2 mi | $5.88 | $10.29 | $7.67 | YesDaily 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sat & Sun 11:00 | 1 / 0 | $ |
| Hotel Valencia Riverwalk | 0.2 mi | $11.86 | $27.81 | — | Yes | 0 / 0 | $$$ |
| The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel | 0.3 mi | — | $32.24 | $15.67 | No | 0 / 0 | $$$ |
| The Emily Morgan Hotel - a DoubleTree by Hilton | 0.3 mi | — | $21.53 | $14.60 | Yes6:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 0 / 0 | $$ |
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Photo: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Questions about Hotel Contessa menus
How much is breakfast at Hotel Contessa?
Breakfast dishes average $16.39 on the current menu at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails.
How expensive is dining at Hotel Contessa?
Listed items run from $3.00 (Avocado) to $62.00 (Texas Akaushi Ribeye). The price level is $$.
Menus at hotels near Hotel Contessa
The Monarch San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
$$$$ · Mains avg $49.91 · 74 items
All DayDinnerHappy HourCocktails
0.1 mi away

The Menger Hotel
Downtown / Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
$ · Mains avg $10.29 · 133 items
BreakfastAll DayIn-Room DiningCocktails
0.2 mi away
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
River Walk, San Antonio, TX
$$$ · Mains avg $27.81 · 79 items
BreakfastLunchDinner
0.2 mi away
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Downtown, San Antonio, TX
$$$ · Mains avg $32.24 · 62 items
DinnerHappy HourBar & DrinksCocktails
0.3 mi away
The Emily Morgan Hotel - a DoubleTree by Hilton
San Antonio, TX
$$ · Mains avg $21.53 · 123 items
DinnerIn-Room DiningBar & DrinksLate Night
0.3 mi away
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