Isidore — Restaurant in San Antonio

I suffered a relapse with Multiple Sclerosis in August of 2024. Unfortunately, it landed me in the hospital before and over my birthday. When I was discharged, my daughter reserved and hosted a dinner for me and my small family at Isidore. Isidore had just opened at Pullman Market and the menu promised, and delivered on, a Texas-inspired culinary experience. Fast forward several months and I concocted a plan to honor the friends-turned-family who helped me during those months of medical uncertainty and its aftermath. I reached out (via email) to Pullman Markets events team requesting a quote for a small event rate. Ashley contacted me within 24 hours and we set about planning the perfect evening. I decided to host my appreciation dinner in Isidore's small event space. Ashley assisted in connecting me with the floral department in Pullman Market to create mini dried flower bouquets to serve as place card holders and volunteered to receive floral bouquets I ordered for the table. I selected, revised, and added dishes from Isidore's creative menu and with each change, Ashley adapted and responded in a timely manner. On the day of my event, Ashley was in touch and provided updates to changes, confirmation, and schedule. We arrived at the dinner to see the staff finishing up the decor and table set up. Everyone on the team came together to rearrange the table setup to suit my preference. Even Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, one of the minds behind Pullman Market and their concepts stop in to thank me for hosting at Isidore and made sure I had everything I needed to enjoy the evening. Once the guests arrived, the staff was diligent in keeping the drinks and food flowing. Friends oohed and aah'd over the menu items, claiming they don't know how they were going to go back to "boring food" again. The highlights of the evening, excluding the optional wine pairings or the bread and butter old fashioned, were the pork rib chop and the waygu beef tartare. We never wanted for anything because the staff was so attentive and engaged. You can't put a price on memories and gatherings like this, but I have to because it's practical. You'll spend about $2-3K hosting an evening like this for your closest friends. If I had to do it all over again for the cost, I...

I've been here a few times and each time is consistently fantastic.

1. the food is phenomenal. I love the local texas focus with creative ingredients and innovative preparations. So many interesting things to discover like gulf oysters that were bred to rival the flavor of smaller east coast varieties.

2. the steak gets it's own shout out here. Hands down my favorite steak in town and I've done my research. It's consistently phenomenal and they only serve the highest quality available fresh from the butcher. It ain't cheap, but you truly are paying for quality here and it's worth it for special occasions (or more often if you can!)

3. the staff and the service are outstanding and beats the standards for san antonio by miles. I feel so welcomed coming here and it's a lovely feeling when so many people remember you after only a handful of visits. But also, I love how expertly all of them are trained in understanding the food and how well they can describe the ingredients, cooking methods and origins. This level of knowledge is unparalleled in town- even from the Michelin rated joints.

4. the beverage program here is outstanding. The cocktails are creative and the wine selection is tremendous. There's something for everyone here and the sommelier knows how to recommend wine for all price points and palates. This is the way it should be but it's not so easy to find.

This place is a 10 out 10....

We recently visited Isidore at Pullman Market in San Antonio for the second time, and once again it was an exceptional experience. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. The laid-back atmosphere was perfect — lively without being too loud, so we could actually enjoy a conversation.

Service was a true standout. Our server welcomed us with refreshing hand towels and tea, setting the tone for the evening. We ordered two cocktails, the Black Spur and the Terrier Line. While they took a little extra time to prepare, the bartender personally came to our table to explain the delay, which we really appreciated, a small gesture that made the experience even better.

That evening’s menu was a special collaboration with Mixtli, and it was a delight to see the creative mix of both kitchens. We loved that the menu highlighted ingredients from Texas and turned them into thoughtful, flavor-packed dishes. Every plate felt innovative and full of passion, the kind of cooking where you can truly taste the care that went into it.

Overall, both the food and service were top-notch, making it one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve had in San Antonio. We’re already looking forward to returning, especially for future collaborations with Mixtli or other local chefs. It’s exciting to see restaurants like Isidore push boundaries while staying rooted in local flavor but also...