The Magpie Reviews
Submitted by Robert Maloney on 07/09/2022
Robert Maloney 5 stars rating.
Ate at Magpie last night before the Van Gough exhibit and it did not disappoint. Staff was fantastic! We had a table for 4 and shared everything. Duck was amazing and my first time having octopus, which was cooked perfectly. The snapper was also cooked to perfection. It’s a very small restaurant and outside is not an option for me at over 100 degrees. Nice shopping center with plenty of parking which was a concern of mine.
ashleigh tatarcyk 5 stars rating.
We went back to Magpies and had a fantastic experience. Adam was so attentive and welcoming, the food was really great. Al was a staple at the restaurant and had us laughing all night. We felt like part of the family, we’d recommend making reservations and checking them out for a unique dining experience.
Submitted by Ashleigh Tatarcyk on 08/18/2022
Steph Apie 5 stars rating.
Everything we ate was delicious! The menu is creative and very thoughtfully put together. The experience is unique and intimate. There is bar seating, and a few tables inside, as well as outside. The staff was helpful and patient, as we were newbies. Definitely recommend!
Submitted by Steph Apie on 08/04/2022
Diana Morris 5 stars rating.
We are new to San Antonio and we are so glad this place was recommended to us. The place is very unique and cozy. The food was amazing and the staff super friendly. We had the milk bread and tofu bith amazing. The pork belly was well seasoned and so delicious. Would definitely come back. We will be bringing our doggie when the weather is not 100.
Submitted by Diana Morris on 07/22/2022
Brandon O 5 stars rating.
This is a long review but I love to give places credit when they were as great as this place. I ate here early this evening with my wife and had to run home to leave a review. Everything I ate here was fantastic. We had the Bread, XO Mushroom, Yuringi Chicken, Crispy Pork Belly, Chocolate mousse and Butter cake .
Bread - Was hesitant to order this because I wanted to try something more unique but after trying it, I will order this EVERY time I come here. The milk bread was toasted perfectly and had the softest interior. The butter w/aged salt set it off. I honestly could eat this all day everyday.
XO Mushroom - I don't know what to say about this other than it was great. The mushrooms were cooked nicely and the sauce was the bomb.
Yuringi Chicken - It was fried to perfection, super juicy and the chilli/soy/vinegar sauce was great. This is eaten as a lettuce wrap and I ended up dipping my leftover lettuce in the sauce and enjoying it.
Crispy Pork Belly - This dish was also fantastic and the pork belly just melted in my mouth. I should have asked for more kimchi slaw cause it set the pork off but I forgot because I was too busy wondering how they got the bok choy on the plate to taste as good as it did.
Chocolate Mousse - This dish was very rich and perfect for someone who wants a dessert that isn't too sweet but will satisfy the dessert craving. My wife loves dark chocolate and this was perfect for her.
Butter Cake - This was lighter than the mousse and a little sweeter which was right up my alley. When I think of a dessert after a great meal, this is what I want.
After eating there I cannot wait to go back and try the dishes I have not tried yet (and get some more bread!). Every dish we were served was delicious and left us wanting more. Though the food was great, I have to say the people at the restaurant really made the experience much more enjoyable. They were all so kind, helpful and truly seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Though they were busy, they stopped and talked, answered all questions we had and even explained the backstory to the restaurant name. I have never in my life seen a restaurant group as smiley as everyone at the Magpie was. Their attitudes and smiles definitely rubbed off on us and had us leaving the venue full, happy, and excited to return. Thank you everyone at The Magpie for our experience tonight!
Submitted by Brandon O on 07/21/2022
Mark Zheng 3 stars rating.
Food was alright. Small portion. Staff is super friendly. Eating outdoor was nice but flies are everywhere. Would not recommend to dine outdoor. Funny thing that nobody really cared about the flies. Went home without stomach issues so that’s a win.
Submitted by Mark Zheng on 05/21/2022
Kathlene Collins 5 stars rating.
Dinner at Magpie is such a treat. Each dish manages to be both sophisticated and homey, with twists that add fun. The tofu has a crackly crust with an addictively sesame rich flavor -- it's the dish everyone at the table vies for the last bite of. The milk bread is perfect. Every pasta dish we tried was plate-lickingly good. And the butter cake should be illegal. The small staff is wonderfully kind and helpful. This is our favorite San Antonio restaurant.
Submitted by Kathlene Collins on 05/16/2022
Rachel Rainwater 5 stars rating.
I'm only angry that we didn't come sooner. Everything was fantastic. Don't miss out on the milk toast. It absorbs the butter like a sponge. ????
Submitted by Rachel Rainwater on 05/04/2022
Miles Fermin 5 stars rating.
When the chef running the window goes by Chill Pickle it’s really hard to go wrong. The pickle plate was incredibly unique. Each vegetable hitting different in all the right ways. The smoky mushrooms looks like vegan uni, or some kind of fresh organ, the texture is amazing, and the level of smokiness combined with chipotle truly satisfies. On to the mains, the pork belly came out first. If there was liquid meat genre this dish would win. Not only crispy but it just melted in my mouth and all the juices coated every surface. The fried chicken dish can easily be a whole sandwich and as the waitress said, the sauce is 10/10. Wrapped it all up with the oxtail ragu and between the three of us we are so full and every flavor was perfectly balanced. I came to magpie when they first opened and it wasn’t memorable, my second visit to magpie has convinced me to come again and again. shout out to Nico for convincing me to come and bring my sister and my best friend.
Chefs kiss
Submitted by Miles Fermin on 04/06/2022
Dana Lopez 5 stars rating.
This place did not disappoint! The food was great and the wine menu had depth. We enjoyed the bread, roasted veggies, half chicken, and a sweet, yummy pistachio dessert. Owners were perfectly chatty and loved hearing about how they started the restaurant in TX. Thanks for a great meal that was beyond satiable.
Submitted by Dana Lopez on 11/02/2021
