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Biga On The Banks
203 S Saint Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Dinner
Award winning Chef Bruce Auden and his chefs update our fine dining menus daily. The dining room is open 7 nights a week at 5pm
Starters | Snacks
Bibb Radicchio Game Packet
Asian chili sauces & veggies, cashews
- (each) $8.00
Habanero Jerk Scallops (2)
$24.00
cheesy Texas grits, pineapple rum chutney
Kyle's Crispy Blue Corn Chicken
$14.00
stuffed with chihuahua cheese & peppers, black bean relish, peanut butter poblano mole
Crab & Shrimp Campechana
$16.00
tomato clam cocktail with olives, chilis, cilantro & avocado, crispy tortilla chips
Texas Gulf Chicken Fried Oysters (3)
$18.00
squid ink linguine, pancetta, Swiss chard, whole grain mustard hollandaise
- Add Oyster
- $6.00
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras
$30.00
brioche French toast, mango-papaya-grape chutney, duck cider jus
Escargot
$15.00
mushrooms, red wine garlic butter
Apple-Smoked Salmon Chalupa (2)
$12.00
black bean, avocado, cilantro, lime crème fraiche, pickled veggies
Grilled Wagyu Burger
$22.00
brioche bun, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pomme frites
Cheese Plate
$18.00
The Drunken Goat, Cambozola Black Label, Ewephoria Gouda, Marcona almonds, quince paste, walnut date cake, honeycomb, toasty bread
Bread Service
- Buttermilk Cornbread $6.00
- Pain Au Levain $6.00
- Focaccia $6.00
- Basket with All Three $8.00
Salads | Soup
Fiesta Chicken & Vegetable Soup
$12.00
with pico & queso fresco
Grilled Beet Salad
$13.00
sherry garlic vinaigrette, baby arugula & goat cheese
Romaine Hearts
$12.00
red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile
- Add Chicken Breast or Quail
- $8.00
Local Baby Greens
$13.00
apples, toasted walnuts, brie, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, vanilla bean balsamic vinaigrette
Thai Inspired Vegetable Salad
$11.00
shiitakes and crunchies, sesame ginger dressing
- Add Spicy Shrimp (Each)
- $4.00
Spinach & Frisee
$13.00
fiery pecans, aged English cheddar, golden raisins, crumbled bacon, maple Dijon vinaigrette
Little Gem Lettuce
$13.00
Benton's country ham, citrus supremes, radish, avocado, almonds, candied shallot vinaigrette
Main Course
Roasted American Red Snapper
Texas mushroom risotto, zucchini, Medeira marinara
- $45.00
- $24.00
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi
potato leek rosti, pickled cucumber sultanas, Texas baby carrots, honey dill whipped mascarpone
- $45.00
- $24.00
Baked North Sea Salmon
Thai red curry rice noodles, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, charred pineapple
- $45.00
- $24.00
Smoked Bell and Evans 1/2 Chicken
$33.00
mashers, asparagus, chicken jus, black pepper butter
Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver
pepper & onion corn pudding, spiced zucchini, red wine jus
- $39.00
- $21.00
Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin
$59.00
two potato gratin, asparagus, jammy tomato, steak sauce, bearnaise
Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack
cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, green beans, mushroom veal reduction
- $55.00
- $29.00
11 Spiced South Texas Antelope and Lockhart Quail
goat cheese tart, Brussels leaves, cherry raisin chutney, juniper sauce
- $52.00
- $27.00
Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes
squash carrot & corn calabacita, roast tomato salsa
- $22.00
- $11.00
- Add Chicken Breast or Quail
- $8.00
Sides
$7
Pommes Frites
Mashers
Grilled Asparagus
Corn Pudding
Cheesy Grits
Korean BBQ Cauliflower
Two Potato Gratin
Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
$12.00
with English custard
Amaretto Creme Brulee
$12.00
red currant thumb print cookie
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
$12.00
candied hazelnuts, raspberries, praline crème, raspberry whipped cream, chocolate tuile
Zucchini Cake
$12.00
vanilla ice cream, Grand Marnier crème Anglaise, citrus salad, citrus tuile
French Toast Banana Bread
$12.00
rum caramel, vanilla anglaise, spiced pecans, crème fraiche ice cream, pineapple chip
Dessert Sampler
$16.00
warm apple blackberry crumble, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate panna cotta
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
$12.00
raspberries, chocolate shavings
Sorbet
$6.00
Pina Colada, Mango, Wild Berry
Ice Cream
$7.00
Biga Crunch, Guinness Toffee, Brunt Honey Pistachio
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu
$49 Choose one for each course. No substitutions or splits, please. Add wine pairings for $25
1st Course
choice of:
Chicken Tortilla Soup
with pico & queso fresco
Romaine Hearts
red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile
Local Baby Greens
apples, toasted walnuts, brie, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, vanilla bean balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Beet Salad
sherry garlic vinaigrette, baby arugula & goat cheese
2nd Course
choice of:
Baked North Sea Salmon
Thai red curry rice noodles, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, charred pineapple
Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver
pepper & onion corn pudding, spiced zucchini, red wine jus
Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack
cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, green beans, mushroom veal reduction; $7 supplement
Crispy Masa Harina Tamale Cakes
squash carrot & corn calabacita, roast tomato salsa - add chicken breast or quail
3rd Course
choice of:
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with English custard
Zucchini Cake
vanilla ice cream, Grand Marnier crème Anglaise, citrus salad, citrus tuile
Vanilla Cheesecake
almond cookie crust, caramel, cherry sauce
Dessert Sampler
warm apple blackberry crumble, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate panna cotta; $4 supplement
Main
Grand Marnier Soufflé
$15.00
Orange creme Anglaise, please allow 20 minutes preparation time for souffle]
Sticky Toffee Pudding
$11.00
with English Custard
Biga Sampler
$10.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding with English Custard, Warm Apple, cranberry crumble, Kahlua chocolate mousse
Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake
$12.00
Orange confit, Burnt orange chantilly cream, Chocolate tuile
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
$11.00
Gingersnap crust, Walnut tuile, Cranberry compote
Chocolate Napoleon
$12.00
Chocolate pastry cream, Chocolate phyllo, Strawberries, Raspberry coulis, Chocolate crispies
Warm Deconstructed Apple Pie
$11.00
Warm apples, Whiskey sauce, Apple chip, Vanilla ice cream
Selection of Artisan Cheeses
1 cheese $6, 2 cheese $12, 3 cheese $18
Murray's Stilton
cow's milk, buttery, tangy
Aged Goat Gouda
goat's milk, butterscotchy, crunchy
Morbiere
cow's milk, peanutty, wash rind Honeycomb, Marcona Almond, Quince Paste, Toasty Bread, Walnut Date Cake
Dessert Wines
Jackson Triggs, Ice wine, Vidal, Canada
- $11.00
- $50.00
Jules Taylor, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough '15
- $7.00
- $63.00
Lnniskillin, "Ice Wine" Riesling, Niagara Peninsula '14
- $24.00
- $144.00
Carmes de Rieussec, Sauternes '14
- $9.00
- $45.00
Trefethen, Late Harvest Riesling, Oak Knoll, Napa '16
- $19.00
- $114.00
M. Chapoutier, Banyuls, Vin Doux Naturel, Roussillon 2015
$9.00Ports & Sherry
Fonseca, Bin 27
$9.00Taylor Fladgate, 10year, Tawny
$9.00Taylor Fladgate, 20year, Tawny
$17.00Sandeman, 30year, Tawny
$18.00Lustau, "Capataz Andres", Deluxe Cream Sherry, Jeres-Xeres
$8.00Osborne, Manzanillo Sherry, Sanlucar de Barrameda
$8.00Lustau, "Emperatriz Eugenia", Oloroso, Jeres-Xeres
$9.00Whites by the Glass
Altano, White Blend, Douro, DOC, '17
Symington Family (Dows)
- $10.00
- $40.00
Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, '17
- $10.00
- $40.00
Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, '18
- $10.00
- $40.00
Jules Taylor, Gruner Veltliner, Marlborough, '16
- $11.00
- $42.00
Poet's Leap, Riesling, Columbia Valley, '16
Armin Diel
- $12.00
- $45.00
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, '17
- $14.00
- $56.00
Tablas Creek, Grenache Blanc / Viognier, Paso Robles, '17
- $14.00
- $58.00
Stags' Leap, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, '18
- $15.00
- $60.00
Domaine Richou, "Chauvigne", Chenin Blanc, Anjou, '17
- $15.00
- $60.00
Stolpman Vineyards, Roussanne, Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, '15
- $15.00
- $60.00
Patz & Hall, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, '16
- $16.00
- $64.00
Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, '17
- $19.00
- $80.00
Reds by the Glass
Padrillos, Malbec, Mendoza, '18
- $10.00
- $40.00
Hope's End, Shiraz / Grenache / Malbec, S. Australia, '17
91 pts TP
- $10.00
- $40.00
Brunier, "Le Pigeoulet", Grenache Blend, Vaucluse, '16
Vieux Télégraphe
- $12.00
- $48.00
Dashe, "Vineyard Select", Zinfandel, CA, '17
- $12.00
- $48.00
Pago Florentino, Tempranillo, Vino de Pago D.O.P., Castilla y Leon, '13
- $12.00
- $48.00
Bellacosa, Cabernet, North Coast, '15
Daniel Cohn (BR Cohn)
- $13.00
- $52.00
II Borro, "Pian di Nova", Sangiovese / Syrah, Tuscany, '15
Ferragamo family
- $14.00
- $58.00
August Kessler, "The Daily August", Pinot Noir, Rheingau, '16
- $15.00
- $60.00
Josh by Joseph Carr, Cabernet, Reserve, North Coast, '15
- $15.00
- $60.00
Trefethen, Merlot, Napa Valley, '16
- $15.00
- $60.00
Famille Perrin, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes du Rhone, '17
- $16.00
- $65.00
Michael David, "Inkblot", Cabernet Franc, Lodi, '16
- $17.00
- $68.00
Leviathan, Cabernet/Syrah Blend, CA, '17
Andy Erickson!
- $19.00
- $75.00
Coravin Wines by the Glass
Numanthia, "Numanthia", Tinta de Toro, Toro, Spain, '12
- $22.00
- $90.00
ZD, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, '16
- $30.00
- $140.00
La Jota Vineyard CO, Merlot, Howell Mountain, '13
- $38.00
- $170.00
Pinks
Rosé All Day Flight
$22.00
Whispering Angel (Provence), Jules Taylor (New Zealand), Alexander Valley Vyd (Sonoma), Ca' Maiol Chiaretto (Italy)
La Terre, White Zinfandel, California
- $7.00
- $28.00
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sangiovese, Alexander Valley, '18
- $10.00
- $40.00
Ca'Maiol, Chiaretto, Barbara Blend, Valtenesi, Lombardy, D.O.P, 'NV
- $10.00
- $40.00
Jules Taylor, "OTQ", Pinot Noir, Branken Hill Vyd, Marlborough, '18
- $15.00
- $60.00
Whispering Angel, Grenache Blend, Cotes de Provence, '18
- $15.00
- $60.00
Domaines Ott, "Chateau de Selle", Cotes de Provence, Cru Classe, '17
$80.00Bubbles
Carousel, Blanc de Blancs, France, NV
- $10.00
- $40.00
Naveran, Cava, Brut, Catalonia, '16
$40.00Torresella, Prosecco, Extra Dry, DOC, Italy, NV
- $9.00
- $40.00
Sinefinis, "Rebolium", Ribolla Gialla, Brut Collio / Stovenra NV
$45.00
light & creamy
Sterling, Rosé, CA, '16
- $13.00
- $52.00
Onward, Malvasia Bianca, Petillant Naturel, Suisan Valley, '17
$58.00
organic
Ca'del Bosco, Franciacorta, Brut, Cuvee Prestige, NV
$70.00La Crema, Brut Rose, 100% Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, NV
$80.00Roger Coulon, "Heri-Hodie", 1er Cru, Vrigny, 'NV
$85.00Piper Heidsieck 1785 Brut, Reims, NV
- $16.00
- $80.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Reims, NV
$125.00Krug Grande Cuvee Brut, Reims, NV
$150.00
375 mL Half Bottle
Egly-Ouriet, Brut Tradition Grand Cru, Ambonnay, NV
$185.00Bérèche & Fils, Grand Cru, Mailly, '13
$250.00
100% Pinot Noir
Piper Heidsieck, "Rare", Reims, '02
$275.00Armand de Brignac, "Ace of Spades", Brut, Reims, NV, Gold Bottle
$395.00Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio / Pinot Blanc
Barth Rene, Pinot Blanc, Alsace, '17
$40.00Joel Gott, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, '18
$40.00Anne Amie, "Two Estates", Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, '18
$45.00Pierre Sparr, Pinot Gris, Grande Reserve, Alsace, '17
$45.00Sauvignon Blanc / Sancerre
Squealing Pig, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, '18
$48.00Domaine Delaporte, "Chavignol", Sancerre, Loire Valley, '17
$52.00Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, '18
$52.00Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, '18
$65.00Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, '17
$68.00Yount Ridge, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, '16
$95.00
Celia Welch
Chardonnay
Cantina Lavis, Trentino, D.O.C., '18
$40.00Domaine Montrose, Languedoc, '18
$40.00
unoaked
Tolosa, "No Oak", Central Coast, '16
$40.00Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, '15/'16
$42.00Landmark Vineyards, "Overlook", Sonoma County, '15/'17
$45.00Penfolds, "Max's", Adelaide Hills, '17
$45.00Ferrari Carano, "Tre Terre", Russian River Valley, '16
$55.00Frank Family Vineyards, Cameras, '16
$55.00Il Borro, "Lamelle", Tucany IGT, '18
$55.00
Ferragamo family
Joseph Drouhin, Chablis, Vaudon, '16
$62.00Cave de Lugny, Coeur de Charmes, Macon-Lugny, '14
$65.00Jules Taylor, "OTQ", Meadowbank Vyd, Marlborough, '17
$68.00Domaine Anderson, Anderson Valley, '14
$70.00Mannequin by Orin Swift, California, '16
$80.00Flowers, Sonoma Coast, '16
$87.00Beringer, Private Reserve, Napa Valley, '15
$90.00Sixto, "Moxee", Washington, '13
$95.00
Charles Smith K Vintners
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, '16
$105.00Small Vines, Sonoma Coast, '14 Hand Crafted
$112.00
Hand Crafted
Paserene, Elgin, South Africa, '14
$125.00Domaine Dubuet-Monthelie, Meursault, '14
$130.00Chateau de la Maltroye, Chassagne-Montrachet, '16
$150.00Evening Land, "Summum", seven Springs Estr Eola-Amity Hills, '14
$175.00
Raj Parr
Interesting Whites
Boffa, Roero Ameis, Roero, Piedmont, D.O.C.G. , '16
$40.00Ca'Maiol, "Lugana", Trebbiano, Lugana D.O.P. (Lombardy / Venelo), '17
$40.00El Porvenir, "Amauta", Torrontes, Valle de Cafayate, Salta, '17
$40.00Gradis' Ciutta, "Bratinis", Chard / Sauv Blanc / Ribolla Gialla, Collio, D.O.C., '14
$40.00Madai, "Origen", Godello, Bierzo, Spain, '16
$40.00Feudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina, Campania, D.O.C., '17
$45.00Villa Sparina, Gavi, Piedmont, D.O.C.G. , '18
$45.00Mesa, "Giunco", Vermentino di Sardegna D.O.C., '17
$50.00Gutzler, Blanc de Noir (Pinot Noir), VDP Gutswein, Rheinhessen, '16
$53.00Weingut Jager, Gruner Veltliner, Federspiel Selection, Wachau, '16
$60.00JL Chave, "Circa", Roussanne, Saint-Joseph Blanc, '16
$80.00
old vine
M. Chapoutier, "La Combe Pilate", Viognier, Collines Rhodaniennes, 16
$80.00
organic
Dom. Vincent Carême, "Le Clos", Vouvray, '15
$90.00Paul Jaboulet Aine, "Dom. Das Grands Amandiers", Condrieu, Tain I' Heimitage, '14
$135.00Riesling
Pewsey Vale, Dry Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia, '15
$45.00Brooks, Riesling, Willamette Valley, '16
$50.00Gunderloch, "Jean-Baptiste", Kabinett, Rheinhessen, '17
$53.00Wines of Texas
Lewis Wines, Chenin Blanc, Lahey Vyds, TX High Plains, '17
$40.00Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay, Fredericksburg, '15
$45.00Wine for the People, "Grower Project", Sangiovese, Letkeman Vyd, TX High Plains, '17
$45.00Fall Creek "Exterra"
Discover these 100% Single Varietal expressions from the Texas Hill Country
Syrah
$85.00Mourvedre
$85.00Tempranillo
$85.00Dessert / Port / Sherry
Jules Taylor, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, '15
- 375ml $7.00
- $63.00
M. Chapoutier, Banyuls, Vin Doux Natural, Roussillon, '15
- 500ml $9.00
- $72.00
Carmes de Rieussec, Sautemes, '14
Lafite Rothschild
- 375ml $9.00
- $45.00
Bartenura, Moscato, Veneto, NV
- $11.00
- $44.00
Jackson Triggs, Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, VQA, '15
- 187ml $11.00
- $50.00
Messina Hof, "Angel", Riesling, Texas, N/V
- $12.00
- $48.00
Trefethen, Late Harvest Riesling, Oak Knoll, Napa, '16
- 375ml $19.00
- $114.00
Inniskillin, Riesling Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, VQA, '14
- 375ml $24.00
- $144.00
Fonseca, "Bin 27", Ruby
$9.00Taylor Fladgate, 10yr, Tawny
$9.00Taylor Fladgate, 20yr, Tawny
$17.00Sandeman, 30yr, Tawny
$18.00Osborne, Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda
$8.00Lustau, "Capataz Andres", Deluxe Cream Sherry, Jeres-Xeras
$8.00Lustau, "Emperatriz Eugenia", Very Rare Oloroso, Jeres-Xeres
- 500ml $9.00
- $72.00
1996 Miles, "Tinta Negra", Madeira, Portugal
$18.00Pinot Noir
Golden, Monterey County, '17
$40.00Folie a Deux, Sonoma Coast, '17
$50.00Jules Taylor, Marlborough, '17
$50.00Domalne de Lery, Chevemy, Loire Valley, '16
$55.00Hahn, "SLH", Santa Lucia Highlands, '17
$60.00The Calling, Russian River Valley, '14
$62.00Argyle, Reserve, Willamette Valley, '16
$65.00Argyle, Reserve, Willamette Valley, '17
$65.00Anne Amie, "Winemaker's Selection", Willamette Valley, '17
$70.00Meyer-Näkel, Spätburgunder, Ahr, Germany, '15
$70.00Domalne Gachot-Monot, Cote de Nuits-Villages, '15
$85.00En Route, "Les Pommlers", Russian River Valley, '17 by Nickel & Nicke / Far Niente
$90.00Michel Sarrazin, Givry, "Sous la Roche", Cote Chalonnaise, '14
$100.00Chacra, "Cincuenta y Cinco", Patagonia, '17
$120.00
Sassicala
Ken Wright Cellars, "Freedom Hill Vineyard", Willamette Valley, '17
$135.00Chateau de la Maltroye, 'La Boudriette", 1er Cru, Chassagne-Montrachet, '15
$150.00Lavinea, "Temperence Hill Vineyard", Eola-Amity Hills, '15
$150.00Miura Vineyards, "Talley Vineyard", Arroyo Grande Valley, '10
$150.00Small Vines, "TBH Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, '15
$160.00Hartford Court, "Velvet Sisters", Anderson Valley, '15
$170.00Domaine Parent, "Les Epenots", 1er Cru, Pommard, '13
$195.00Sea Smoke, "Southing", Sta. Rita Hills, '17
$185.00
Biodynamic
Sea Smoke, "Ten", Sta. Rita Hills, '17
$200.00
Biodynamic
Wayfarer, "Mother Rock", Fort Ross-Seaview, '14
$220.00
Pahlmeyer
Domains de la Romanée-Conti, Echezeaux, '13
- Btl $863.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Echezeaux, 'I2
- Btl $1,260.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, la Tache, '13
- Btl $2,021.00
Merlot
Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, '16
$42.00Materra, Napa Valley, '10
$55.00La Jota Vineyard Co, Howell Mountain, '13
$170.00Zinfandel
Alexander Valley Vineyards, "Sin Zin", Alexander Valley, '14
$45.00Terra d'Oro, "Deaver Vyd", Amador, '16
$60.00
130+yr vines
Hartford, "Old Vines", Russian River Valley, '17
$70.00Turley, "Steacy Ranch", Lodi, '17
$90.00Turley, "Fredericks Vineyard", Sonoma Valley, '17
$110.00Turley, "Kirschenmann Vineyard", Lodi, '17
$115.00Turley, "Dusi Vineyard", Paso Robles, '17
$130.00Biale, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, '16
$130.00Bordeaux
Ch. Larose Perganson, Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, '10
$65.00Chateau Belles-Graves, Lalande de Pomerol, '15
$100.00Chateau le Puy, Cuvée Emilien, Cotes de Francs, '15
$130.00Ch. Leoville Las Cases, 2er Cru, Saint-Julien-Medoc, '05
$725.00Bordeaux-Stvle Blends
Calluna, "C.V.C.", Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, '15
$85.00
Right Bank-style
Girard, "Artistry", Napa Valley, '16
$85.00Tamber Bey, "Rabicano", Deux Cheveaux Vyd, Yountville, '14
$110.00Ch St Jean, "Cinq Cépages", Sonoma County, '14
$140.00Andrew Will, Ciel du Cheval Vyd, Red Mountain, '12
$160.00
Right Bank-style
Continuum, "Sage Mt Vyd", Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley, '16
$420.00
100JS/99WA
Rhône Blends / Surah and Petite Sirah
Kermit Lynch Selections, Côtes du Rhône, '17
$40.00J Lohr, "Tower Road", Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, '15
$50.00Revelry, "Range", Grenache / Syrah blend, Washington, '14
$60.00Girard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, '16
$65.00Lavau, Gigondas, Rhone Valley, '16
$68.00
92pts Robert Parker
M. Chapoutier, "Petite Ruche", Crozes-Hermitage, '16
$80.00
organic
K Vintners, "Motor City Kitty", Syrah,WA, '15
$92.00Bonny Doon, "Le Cigare Volant", GSM, Central Coast, '13
$110.00
91WS/93WE
Sequel by John Duval, Syrah, Columbia Valley, '15
$110.00
Penfoids Grange
Dom. Les Pallières,"Terrasse du Diable", Gigondas, '14
$125.00
Brunier Bros/K.Lynch
Half Bottles
Ferrari Carano, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County, '17
- 375ml $25.00
Emeritus, Pinot Noir, Hallberg Ranch, Russian River Valley, '15
- 375ml $58.00
R. Lopez de Heredia, "Vina Tondonia", Rioja, Reseiva, DOC, '06
- 375ml $65.00
Mt. Brave, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, '14
- 375ml $70.00
Large Format
Famille Perrin, Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes du Rhone, '16
- 1.5l $150.00
Sea Smoke, "Southing", Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, '17
Biodynamic
- 1.5l $375.00
Cabernet Sauvianon
Simi, Alexander Valley, '16
$52.00Calabria Family, "Three Bridges", Barossa Valley, '14
$55.00Joseph Carr, Napa Valley, '16
$60.00
2012 winemaker of the year
J Lohr, "Hilltop", Paso Robles, '16
$68.00Austin Hope, Paso Robles, '17
$70.00Starmont Winery, Napa, '16
$74.00Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, '16
$75.00Ferrari Carano, Reserve, Alexander Valley, '15
$90.00Acumen, "Mountainside", (Atlas Peak) Napa Valley, '16
$95.00Meyer Family, "Spitfire", Oakville, Napa Valley, '15
$100.00Faust, Napa Valley, '17
$110.00
by Quintessa
Newton, "Unfiltered", Napa Valley, '15
$130.00Bella Union, Napa Valley, '16
$135.00
by Nickel & Nickel / Far Niente
ZD, Napa Valley, '16
- $30.00
- $140.00
Maldonado, Napa Valley, '16
$150.00Revelry, Red Mountain, '15
$175.00Overture by Opus One, Napa Valley, NV
$230.00DuMOL, Napa Valley, '16
$250.00Meteor, "Perseid", Napa Valley, '08
$275.00Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, '14
$280.00Klipsun, Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain, '16
$285.00Beringer, "Private Reserve", Napa Valley, '15
$300.00Pahlmeyer, "30th Anniversary Release", Napa Valley, '16
$335.00Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley, '16
$335.00Spottswoode, St. Helena, Napa Valley, '15
$410.00
100pts Robert Parker
Rudd, "Oakville Estate Red", Oakville, Napa Valley, '10
$420.00Opus One, Napa Valley, '15
$450.00
98JS / 93WS
Opus One, Napa Valley,' !6
$485.00
99JS
Interesting Reds
Hudson, "Phoenix", Merlot / Cabernet Franc blend, Cameras, '17
$85.00The Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa Valley, '18
$95.00La Sirena, "Pirate TreasuRed", Red Blend, Napa, '14/'15
$150.00
Heidi Barrett
La Jota Vineyard Co, Cabernet Franc, Howell Mountain, '15
$200.00
95WE
International - France
Ch. Famaey, Malbec, Cahors, '15
$40.00Sauvion, Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Loire Valley, '14
$40.00Peyrassol, "La Croix des Templiers", Cabernet / Syrah, IGP Mediterranee, '18
$55.00Gerard Bertrand, "Kosmos", Red Blend, France, '16
$60.00
organic
Mas de Gourgonnier, Grenache blend, Les Beaux de Provence, '16
$60.00International - Spain
Godelia, Mencia, Bierzo, D.O., '13
$50.00Celler Pinol, "Portal", Gamacha / Carignan, Terra Alta, Spain, '14
$58.00R. Lopez de Heredia, "Vina Cubillo", Rioja, '10
$65.00Terroir Historic, Grenache / Carignan, Priorat, '16
$65.00
organic-all 9 villages
Numanthia, "Numanthia", Tinta de Toro, Toro, Spain, '12
- $22.00
- $90.00
Clos Pissarra, "La Vinyeta", Carignan / Grenache, Priorat, '09
$250.00
125yr vines
La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890, Rioja, '05
$260.00Pingus, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duer (La Nona). '12
$1,560.00
Bucket List 100 ptsl JS
International - Italy
Allegrini, "La Grola", Corvina, Veneto, '14
$65.00
single vineyard Corvir
Vie Cave, Malbec, Tuscany, '16
$65.00Fanetti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Riserva, Tuscany, D.O.C.G., '13
$75.00Fontanabianco, Barbaresco, Piedmont, D.O.C.G., '16
$100.00Arcanum, Cabernet Franc blend, Tuscany, I.G.T., '06
$110.00Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, D.O.C.G., '13
$130.00Gaja, "Pieve Santa Restituta", Brunello di Montalcino, D.O.P., '14
$200.00Cupano, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, D.O.C.G., '11
$245.00International - South America. Australia
Clos de los Siete, Malbec blend, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, '14
$45.00
Michel Rolland
Calabria Family, "Three Bridges", Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley
$55.00d'Arenberg, "The Laughing Magpie", Shiraz / Viognier, McClaren Vale, '11
$60.00Thorn-Clarke, "Shotfire", Shiraz, Barossa, '15
$70.00Neyen,"Espiritu'.Cab / Caimeneie, Colchagua,Chile,'10
$150.00
92pts WS, organic
Local & Craft Brews
Altstadt Kolsch, Fredericksburg
$6.00Shiner Bock, Shiner
$6.00Deep Ellum "Easy Peasy" I.P.A., Dallas
$7.25Celis Witbier, Austin
$7.00Listo Lager Light, San Antonio
$5.50
85 calories, 4 carbs
Cider
Austin East Ciders Original Dry Cider, Austin
$7.25Austin East Ciders Grapefruit Cider, Austin
$7.25Austin East Ciders Watermelon, Austin
$7.25International Brews
Dos XX Lager, Mexico
$6.00Heineken, Holland
$6.00Pilsner Urquell, Plzen, Czech
$7.00Guinness, Ireland
$7.00Domestic & Non-Alcoholic Brews
Bud Light or Miller Lite
$5.25St. Pauli Girl
$5.75
Non-Alcoholic
Saint Arnold Root Beer
$4.75
Non-Alcoholic
Goslings Ginger Beer
$6.50
Non-Alcoholic
Flirty Fruity Fun
Siam Serenade
$12.25
Our take on the Pomegranate martini Yuki No Bosha junmai ginjo sake, Pama, Cocchi Americano, fresh lemon juice
Jade Martini
$12.25
Looking for something sweet and fruity? Malibu coconut rum, Midori melon liqueur, pineapple juice
The Blinker (1934)
$12.00
This is what the kids nowadays would label as a "porch pounder" Old Overholt Rye, Jack Rudy Grenadine, grapefruit juice
Light & Bright
Margarita
$11.00
When in Texas, drink like a Texan Espolon Reposado tequila, Bauchant, lime juice, simple syrup
Evian's Aviation
$12.25
Rediscover this pre-Prohibition "forgotten classic" Seersucker gin, Giffard Creme de Violette, Luxardo, Maraschino liqueur, Bitter Truth Rose Water
Royal Sidecar
$12.25
Invented during WWI in a little bar in Paris and named after the motorcycle sidecar the good Captain rode in Christian Bros. "Sacred Bond" brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice
Whiskey Sour
$12.25
An iconic drink horn the 1800s known for its versatility and variations Redemption High Rye bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup Feeling adventurous?
- Add an Egg White
- $3.00
The Bitter Spotlight
White Negroni
$12.25
A lighter variation on the classic Negroni Seersucker gin, Suze, house-infused fig and vanilla dry vermouth
Afterhours Tea Party
$12.00
This is a tea party we can get behind! Tea-infused Redemption Rye, Limoncello, Campari
Word Upi
$13.00
Originating at the Detroit Athletic Club, the Last Word, is the tittle pre-Prohibition drink that kicked off a cocktail revolution. Lemongrass-infused Hendricks gin, Green Chartreuse, Cocchi Americano, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice
Boozy
Vesper
$16.00
Popularized by the original Man of Mystery, James Bond, in the 1953 novel Casino Royale Zephyr gin, Belvedere "Smogory Forest" single estate rye vodka, and Cocchi Americano
O.P.D
$13.00
A favorite indulgence of the Service Industry Wray & Nephew Overproof rum (126 proof), lime juice, simple syrup
Chet Baker
$12.00
Perhaps named after the famous American Jazz, musician, Chet Baker? Appleton Rare Blend 12yr rum, honey, sweet vermouth
Old-Fashioned
$11.00
The classic cocktail that launched a thousand riffs Redemption High Rye bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup
Overproof
$40
Redemption 9yr Barrel Proof
108.2 proof
2016 Thomas H. Handy Straight Rye
126.2 proof
Little Book by Freddie Noe
128.2 proof
Knocking on Heaven's Door
$18
Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon
Heaven's Door Double Barrel
Heaven's Door Straight Rye
Vosges Oak barrels
Rocky Mountain High
$22
Tin Cup 10yr American Whiskey
Stranahan's
Stranahan's Diamond Peak
Stranahan's Sherry Cask Single Malt
Turkeys Take Flight
$32
Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Revival" Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
101 proof
Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Cornerstone" 9-11yr Rye
109 proof
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof
116.8 proof
Grandma
$25
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis-Alexandre
Grand Marnier Cuvee du Centenaire 100
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
$50. Enjoy your own customized BTAC flight! Choose 4 selections from the following
Sazerac 18yr Straight Rye (2017)
90 proof
Sazerac 18yr Straight Rye (2018)
90 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2016)
126.2 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2017)
127.2 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2018)
128.8 proof
William Larue Weller (2017)
128.2 proof
William Larue Weller (2018)
125.7 proof
George T. Stagg (2018)
124.9 proof
Vodka
Belvedera
$11.50Belvedere "Smogory Forest" Single Estate Rye
$13.00Belvedere Mango Passion
$11.00Belvedere Peach Nectar
$9.00Ciroc
$12.00Chopin
$12.00Effen Cucumber
$11.00Grey Goose
$12.00Ketel One
$9.50Ketel One Citroen
$9.50Stoli Blueberi
$9.00Stoli Vani
$9.00Tites
$8.00Gin
Aviation
$9.50Bombay
$8.00Bombay Sapphire
$9.50Botanist
$10.50Hendricks
$11.00Plymouth
$10.50Ransom Old Tom
$10.00Rutte Old Simon Genever
$11.00Seersucker
$8.00Tanqueray
$9.50Tanqueray Ten
$10.50Zephyr
$9.00Rum
Appleton Rare Blend 12yr
$9.50Bacardi Light
$8.00Balcones Texas Special Reserve
$15.00Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish
$14.00Goslings Black Seal
$8.00J Wray Gold
$8.00Malibu
$8.50Mount Gay Black Barrel
$8.50Ron Cartavio XO 18yr
$17.00Ron del Barrilito 3 Star
$17.00Sailor Jerry (Spiced)
$8.50Santa Teresa "1796 Solera"
$13.00Stolen Smoked
$8.00Stolen Overproof
$10.00Wray and Nephew Overproof
$8.50
126 proof
Leblon Cachaça
$9.00Teqyila y Mezcal
Don Julio Blanco
$12.00Don Julio Reposado
$13.50Don Julio Anejo
$15.00Don Julio 1942
$26.00Dulce Vida Blanco "Organic"
$8.00Espolon Blanco
$9.50Espolon Reposado
$9.50Espolon Anejo
$10.00Tres Agave Blanco
$8.00Clase Azui Plata
$20.00
Blanco
Clase Azul Reposado
$28.00Ilegal Mezcal Joven
$10.50Scotch
Aberlour 12yr
$12.00Aberlour a'Bunadh (Oloroso Casks)
$22.00Ardbeg 10yr
$14.00Balvenie 12yr Doublewood
$16.00Balvenie 17yr Doublewood
$40.00Dalmore 18yr
$55.00Dewars White Label
$9.00Glenfiddich 12yr
$13.00Glenfiddich 14yr Bourbon Barrel Reserve
$15.00Glenfiddich 21yr Gran Reserva
$50.00Glenfiddich "Winter Storm" 21yr Ice Wine Cask Finish
$65.00The Glenlivet 12yr
$12.00The Glenlivet 14yr Cognac Cask Finish
$16.00Glenmorangie "Astar" (105 Proof) White Oak
$25.00Glenmorangie "Bacalta" Malmsey Madeira Cask
$33.00Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve
$11.00Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch 10yr
$9.00Johnnie Walker Red
$9.00Johnnie Walker Black 12yr
$10.00Johnnie Walker Gold 18yr
$18.00Johnnie Walker Blue
$50.00Jura "Seven Wood"
$19.00Laphroaig 10yr
$12.00Macallan 12
$18.00Macallan 15 Fine Oak Triple Cask Matured
$25.00Monkey Shoulder
$9.00Japan
The Hakushu 12yr
$22.00
single malt
Nikka Whisky from the Barrel
$17.00
102.8 proof
Nikka Single Malt "Miyagikyo"
$20.00Nikka Pure Malt "Taketsuru" 17yr
$30.00
blend
Suntory Toki
$13.00
blend
Bourbon
1792
$9.00Amador Ten Barrels
$12.50
Chardonnay barrel finish
Amador Double Barrel
$12.50
Napa wine barrel finish
Basil Hayden
$12.00Bib & Tucker 6yr Small Batch
$14.00
92 proof
Bookers "Teresa's Batch"
$18.50
12.9 proof
Buffalo Trace
$10.00Eagle Rare 10yr
$12.00Elijah Craig Small Batch
$9.00
94 proof
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
$12.00Jim Beam
$8.00Knob Creek
$9.00Larceny "John E. Fitzgerald" Small Batch
$10.00Little Book by Freddie Noe
$20.00
128.2 proof
Makers Mark 46
$12.50Makers Mark
$9.00Michter's 10yr
$20.00Michter's Small Batch
$15.00Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish
$19.00
91.4 proof
Redemption High Rye Bourbon
$9.00
92 proof
Redemption 9yr Barrel Proof
$22.00
108.2 proof
Redemption Wheated
$10.50Wild Turkey 101
$9.00Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof
$13.00
116.8 proof
Woodford Reserve
$12.00Yellowstone Select
$10.00
93 proof
Rye Whiskey
Balcones (Texas)
$12.00
100 proof
Catoctin Creek "Roundstone" Distiller's Edition
$14.00
92 proof
High West "Rendezvous Rye"
$12.00Pikesville Straight Rye
$12.00
110 proof
Redemption Rye
$9.00Rittenhouse Bottled-In-Bond Rye
$11.50
100 proof
Whistlepig 10yr
$16.00Woodinville 100% Rye - Pot Distilled
$11.00
90 proof
Texas
Balcones Rye (Texas)
$12.00
100 proof
Garrison Bros 2018
$15.00Garrison Bros "Balmorhea" Double-Barrel
$25.00
115 proof
Garrison Bros "Cowboy" Bourbon
$35.00
137 proof
Heaven's Door - a Collaboration with Bob Dylan
Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon
$13.00Heaven's Door Double Barrel
$13.00Heaven's Door Straight Rye
$18.00
Vosges oak barrels
Heaven's Door 10yr Tennessee Bourbon
$22.00Other
Gentleman Jack
$12.00Jack Daniels
$9.00Stranahan's
$15.00Stranahan's Diamond Peak
$17.50Stranahan's Sherry Cask Single Malt
$20.00Tin Cup 10yr American Whiskey
$13.00Westland Peated American Single Malt Whisky
$15.00From Dave Phinney (Orin Swift)
Burning Chair 4yr Bourbon
$14.00
88 proof (finished in Napa Cabernet casks)
Slaughter House Whiskey
$10.00
aged in Papillon casks
Straight Edge Bourbon
$14.00
aged in Mercury Head casks
Whisk(e)y Library Collection
Colonel E.H. Taylor "Amaranth of the Gods" Bottled-In-Bond
$25.00
100 proof, BT MB#1
Four Roses 2016 ' Elliott's Select" Ltd Edition, Single Barrel
$34.00
112.4 proof
Noah's Mill Bourbon from Willett
$14.00Rowan's Creek Bourbon from Willett
$12.50Old Fitzgerald 11yr Bottled-in-Bond
$29.00Old Ripy
104 proof
- 1oz $17.00
Ransom "The 1865 Emerald"
$16.00
86 proof
Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Revival" Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
$38.00
101 proof
Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Cornerstone" 9-11yr Rye
$38.00
109 proof
W.L. Weller 12yr
$12.00W.L. Weller Full Proof
$40.00
114 proof
Orphan Barrel Distillery
Production of barrels of rare whiskey that have been hidden away and forgotten in the back of rickhouse and distilleries. An experiment in the effects of barrel maturation where each new year results in a uniquely evolving limited release
Rhetoric, 22yr
$28.00Rhetoric, 23yr
$35.00Pappy Van Winkle
We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a toss if we must, but always fine bourbon. Jufian P. "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Rsv 20yr
- 1oz $70.00
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Rsv 23yr
- 1oz $90.00
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Enjoy your own customized BTAC flight!. Any 4 selections for $50, 1/2 ounce pours
Sazerac 18yr Straight Rye (2017)
$35.00
90 proof
Sazerac 18yr Straight Rye (2018)
$35.00
90 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2016)
$35.00
126.2 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2017)
$35.00
127.2 proof
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2018)
$35.00
128.8 proof
William Larue Weller (2016)
$35.00
140.2 proof
William Larue Weller (2017)
$35.00
128.2 proof
William Lame Weller (2018)
$35.00
125.7 proof
George T. Stagg (2018)
$35.00
124.9 proof
Aperitif | Digestif
Amaretto di Saronno
$8.75Amaro Nonino
$10.00
spicy, herbal, aged in small barriques
Aperol
$8.00
bitter & sweet orange, slightly herbal
Avema
$9.00
sweeter, caramel-laced flavor
B&B
$13.25Baileys
$9.00Caffe Lolita Coffee Liqueur
$7.00Cocchi Americano
$7.00Creme de Menthe White
$7.00Drambuie
$13.25Campari
$9.50
bitter grapefruit
Cynar
$7.00
herbal, bittersweet
Femet Branca
$8.00
bitter, black licorice, mint
Frangelico
$9.75Galliano
$8.00Grand Marnier
$12.00Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis-Alexandre
$17.00Grand Marnier Cuvee du Centenaire 100
$38.00Green Chartreuse
$16.75
spicy, pungent vegetal, sweet
Limoncello
$7.50Pernod Absinthe
$15.00
anise, 68% alc
Sambuca Romans
$8.00
anise
Suze
$8.00
Gentian-based, vegetal, dandelion green-esque
Tuaca
$8.75Brandy & Cognac
Alexander Grappa
$14.00Branson "Royal" VSOP
$13.00Pisco Caravedo
$10.00Daron Calvados
$12.25Christian Bros "Sacred Bond"
$8.00Courvoisier VS
$11.50Courvoisier Initials Extra
$105.00Hennessy Paradis
- 1oz $145.00
Kinsman Rakia
$13.00Laird's Applejack
$8.00Remy Martin VSOP
$12.25Appetizers
Hummus
with lavosh
Spring Rolls
Deviled Eggs Topped
with caviar
Artisan Cheeses
Smoked Salmon Nachos
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
Freshly Shucked Oysters Mignonette
Ceviche
Wild Game Packets
Tuna on Won Tons
with wasabi aioli
Pates
with Cumberland sauce
Salads
made with locally grown greens like, and so much more!
Romaine Hearts
with red pepper Caesar dressing
Vine Ripe Tomatoes
with house pulled mozzarella & hydroponic basil
Tangy Noodles
Roasted Beets
Side
One on the traditional side
Herb Roasted Turkey
another more contemporary versio
Cider Glazed Turkey
served with a bevy of your favorite holiday sides
Apple-Smoked Bacon Sourdough Stuffing
Buttermilk Bliss Mashers
Green Beans
Crunchy Onions
Cranberry Apricot Chutney
Turkey Gravy
Black Garlic Roasted Prime Rib
Auden's Kitchen Fried Chicken
Baked Ham
Gulf Fish a la Plancha
with charred orange and basil
Desserts
With sweets like, yourself visiting the desserts at the beginning of your brunch
Chocolate Mocha Mousse
Butternut Squash Cheesecak
Chocolate Orange Eclairs
Almond Pear Panna Cotta Plus an Array Seasonal Pies
Browse Nearby
General Info
Hours
Monday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
5:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
5:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
About Us
Opened in 2000, Biga on the Banks is the premiere contemporary-regional fine dining restaurant on the San Antonio River Walk. Perfectly situated near downtown’s upscale hotels and entertainment venues, Biga offers patrons sweeping views of a quiet, cypress-shaded bend in the River. Contemporary chic interiors offer a relaxed ambience, the perfect showcase for Chef/Owner Bruce Auden’s award-winning New American cuisine.