Maverick Texas Brasserie — Restaurant in San Antonio

Bottom line up-front: solid choice for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Steaks are thick (like your mom).

Went there on Friday, Jan 9th, for dinner. The place was not crowded and we got a table right away. This place is classy, with tablecloths, a solid wine list, great spirits and drinks selection, and a good menu. Their bar is very nice and the bartenders are very courteous and knowledgeable of their spirits and mixed drinks.

For appetizers we ordered two of their side dishes, the sauteed mushrooms and the brussel sprouts. We ordered a couple of glasses of red wine to get us started. The server brought us warm bread (balls of bread) and salted butter, which was a good start. The bread was still warm and melted the butter nicely upon contact. It got my appetite going fo' shizzle.

The appetizers came quick. The mushrooms were very good and the portion was a good size. I'm not a mushroom connoisseur but they seemed fresh. I don't know exactly what they use to sautee them but whatever it is, it works. The mushrooms would complement just about any dish very well but consider that the portions of the sides are generous so if you order two sides with something like a steak, you'll probably have leftovers. Especially the brussel sprouts. Two could share one side.

Not everyone likes brussel sprouts but these were also very good. I think they cook them cut in halves. They char them just a bit and season them with soy sauce and sriracha and add peanuts for crunch. I thought they were really good and would definitely order again.

For the main course we ordered a Maverick burger and the (double) Duroc pork chop. The main courses don't come with sides, you order the sides separately. We opted to turn the side orders of mushrooms and brussel sprouts into our appetizers and since the portions are hearty (and we had some buttered bread), we still had plenty of both when the burger and pork chop arrived.

The burger was good. It comes with a soft brioche bread and the patty is thick (like your mom), juicy, and deliciously seasoned. It looks and tastes fancy. We ordered with cheese but I don't recommend adding cheese just so you can taste the juicy patty unadulterated.

The double Duroc pork chop was more than I bargained for. It's thick like your mom and very juicy, with the two bones in. It's so thick (about 3") that if you like your cuts rare, order it medium to get the pink center. If you like it medium, order medium well. The center of this beast needs time to heat up (like your mom!) and you need to leave it on the heat longer than normal. The server recommended medium and it was a good call. The outside of the chop was toasty and tasty and center barely cooked. I don't know how much the double chop weighs but I estimate about 16 ounces COOKED. Two normal-sized persons (or one gorda from San Antonio according to Charles Barkley) could eat enough protein for one day with one of these. The taste was great, exactly what a well-seasoned and well-cooked pork chop in the hands of a good chef should taste like.

The atmosphere of this place is nice. Classy and a bit fancy yet relaxed. The lighting is dim in the evening and perfect for a romantic dinner. For seating they have square tables, round booths, and rectangular tables for larger parties in the back. The restrooms are clean. They're not labeled male or female, they are all single restrooms with toilets, no urinals, and unisex. Very progressive and inclusive.

The service was top notch. Our server was Victoria. She gave us solid recommendations on our dishes, wine, and sides. She was really great, great attitude, friendly, attentive (but didn't hover), and knew the menu well. Tip her well, she does a great job. Keep it up, Victoria!

Overall, I recommend this place. Good quality food, a good value, with great service and classy....

The bright green bottle of Stella Artois 0.0% appears incongruous in Maverick's sophisticated setting, but it's emblematic of the restaurant's inclusive approach. Like the alcohol-free beer, Maverick Texas Brasserie defies easy categorization—neither fully French nor completely Texan, but rather a delightful hybrid that draws from both traditions.

Opened in February 2018 by restaurant veteran Peter Selig (of Biga and Acenar fame) along with partners Chris Carlson and Miguel Ardid, Maverick occupies a thoughtfully renovated 8,500-square-foot historic building in San Antonio's artsy Southtown district. The space successfully balances industrial elements—exposed brick, concrete floors, and visible ceiling infrastructure—with warm touches like cane-back chairs and navy banquettes.

The restaurant's motto, "Make Your Own Rules," perfectly captures its approach to French brasserie cuisine. Rather than slavishly recreating Parisian classics, Chef Ed Ebert adapts French techniques to Texas sensibilities and ingredients. The result is both familiar and surprising.

Most dishes emerge from a wood-fired grill that imparts distinctive pecan and oak notes. The pork schnitzel—massive, golden-brown, and topped with a perfectly fried egg—exemplifies the kitchen's ability to execute with precision while adding Texas-sized generosity. Their burger, featuring house-ground beef cooked precisely to temperature and served with impeccable fries, rivals any in the city. Vegetarians aren't afterthoughts here; a salad of mixed greens with blackberries, spiced nuts and crumbled cheese demonstrates thoughtful composition.

Those seeking classic French fare will find excellent escargot bathed in a garlic-herb cream that begs to be sopped up with the accompanying crusty bread. The restaurant's daily-changing plat du jour specials ($35 for three courses) offer outstanding value and a constantly refreshed menu.

The beverage program is equally thoughtful. An exceptional wine list emphasizes French regions without intimidation, offering both splurge-worthy bottles and accessible options. The cocktail menu features creative options like the Blackberry Paradis, which balances fruit with unexpected spice. Perhaps most impressively, non-drinkers are treated with respect, as evidenced by the premium non-alcoholic beer options.

Service strikes the ideal balance between professionalism and Texas friendliness. Waitstaff navigate the dining room efficiently, water glasses never reach empty, and recommendations are offered with genuine enthusiasm rather than upselling pressure. The staff's knowledge of both the menu and the restaurant's concept reflects thorough training.

The restaurant's various spaces accommodate different dining moods. The front bar and dining area buzzes with energy, making it ideal for people-watching. A more intimate middle dining room offers a quieter experience, while the covered patio with its wicker seating and abundant greenery creates a garden-like atmosphere. Private spaces accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to events for up to 250 guests.

Despite its upscale atmosphere, Maverick maintains reasonable prices, with most mains between $20-35. The daily happy hour (4-6pm) and $35 plat du jour specials offer particularly good value.

In a city known for Tex-Mex and barbecue, Maverick Texas Brasserie carves out a unique culinary identity—French-inspired but distinctly Texan, sophisticated but unpretentious. It's a restaurant that encourages diners to linger, whether over a three-course dinner or simply a glass of wine and an appetizer at the bar. Like its namesake, it breaks conventions while creating something that feels both novel...

For those who are considering dining at Maverick, please consider this review solely as my personal experience and not neccessarily a deterrence for your dining experience.

Normally when I frequent restaurants such as this, I tend to set a high expectation based on what's advertised and the cost.

On a Friday evening on August 23rd, my family and I were super excited about hanging out at Maverick Texas Brasserie. I came across their Instagram page and was immediately intrigued. Upon arrival, it was a little tight pulling up at the curbside valet due to the small space to park for valet while watching out for passing traffic while exiting your vehicle.

We were warmly greeted and escorted to a table for 4 guests. We started off with two cucumber flavored mock tails which were a hit. Our appetizers were also a hit, very delicious 😋, which perfectly set the stage for our entrée. While we waited, we conversed and I got to steal glances at my novel that I brought to read. My novel was book 5 of an 8 part book series that I was deeply engrossed in.

When dinner finally arrived, we were presented fries, a fish dish, and the tomahawk steak with potatoes. To my shock, the fries were obviously burnt, and the fish dish was dry. The steak had no flavor, the fat wasn't rendered properly, the temperature(medium plus) which I asked for wasn't what I got, not to mention the potatoes were undercooked.

We obviously did not complete the $180 worth of tomahawk steak, the burnt fries and the undercooked potatoes.

Throughout our experience, our server didn't make us feel as important. Hopefully she didn't have preconceived notions about us which may have affected her service to us. With that said, the only item that was omitted from our bill was the burnt fries. It just behooves me that someone would allow underwhelming food to get out from the Pass and make its way onto someone's table. With that said, we got our $360+ check.

On our way home, I made the discovery that my novel was left behind and it was too late to turn around. I called Maverick immediately the following day and was told that someone might have heard about or seen a lost book. I was promised call back, but sadly no one returned my call. On Sunday, I called back and provided more details and was promised a call back whether or not the novel was found. During that conversation, I felt rushed because they were preparing for a Restaurant buyout. Again, no one cared to return my call.

This is my reason for giving Maverick Texas Brasserie a 2 star review. Thanks for taking the time to read my honest review and hopefully your review will be...