Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the SATXtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make San Antonio a better place to live.

From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.

🏠 Apartment Complexes

From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make San Antonio feel like home.
First place: 300 Main
Runners Up: Reserve at Canyon Creek Apartments + The Josephine Apartments
Honorees:

The VUE
Southline
Oasis Stone Oak
Ridgeline at Rogers Ranch Apartments
French Place Apartments
Park at Stone Oak Apartments
Cortland Brackenridge
San Antonio Station Apartments
Tacara Dove Creek
Caroline at Longhorn Quarry
Fairways 5
Sun Gate Apartment

📚 Book Store

Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.
First place: Nowhere Bookshop
Runners Up: Half Price Books + Nine Lives Books
Honorees:

The Twig Book Shop
Pandora's Bookstore and Coffee Bar
Déjà Vu Esoterica
Project Cowork - Castle Hills
Amores Perros
NUT vs SEED BOOK STORE
Cheever Books

🍺 Breweries and Distilleries

Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.
First place: Rebecca Creek Distillery
Runners Up: Roadmap Brewing Co. + Alamo Beer Company
Honorees:

28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen
Thirsty Pups Brewery
Cactus Land Brewing Company
Artisan Distillery & Craft Bar

🥞 Brunch

From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.
First place: Comfort Cafe - San Antonio - Bandera Rd. Location
Runners Up: La Panadería Bakery Café + NOLA Brunch & Beignets
Honorees:

Dean's Steak & Seafood
Full Goods Diner
The Hayden
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
Jardin

☕ Coffee Shop

The bean scene is strong in San Antonio — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.
First place: The Newstand Coffee and Sandwiches
Runners Up: Merit Coffee + Bakery Lorraine at the Rim
Honorees:

Wicked Voodoo Espresso - Westover Hills
Poppy's Coffee House
Coffee + Culture Bakery
Early Bird Coffee
kapej
Curator Coffee
Tumbleweed Coffee

🧑‍💻 Coworking Location

Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool San Antonio vibes.
First place: Bakery Lorraine at Boerne
Runners Up: Pearl Cowork + Geekdom
Honorees:

The Growler Exchange Taproom & Pizza Kitchen
Common Desk - Travis Park Plaza
kapej
RootVenture X San Antonio Northwest
Project Cowork - Central
Ump Junk - All Sports official’s one stop for uniforms, gear, accessories
Project Cowork - Central
Abundant Business: Executive Co-Working

🍽️ Fine Dining

These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.
First place: Leche De Tigre
Runners Up: Dean's Steak & Seafood + Clementine
Honorees:

SILO Alamo Heights
The Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market
La Frite Belgian Bistro
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca
Cavalier
Renzo’s Trattoria
Restaurant Claudine

🚚 Food Trucks

SATX eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.
First place: Pete's Hot Chicken
Runners Up: Maui Mike’s + Bun Mi & Boba (Instagram: bun_mi_and_boba)
Honorees:

Sana All Authentic Filipino Cuisine
Go Vegan San Antonio
Shawarmatee

⛳ Golf Course

Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.
First place: The Quarry Golf Course
Runners Up: La Cantera Golf Club + TPC San Antonio - Oaks Course
Honorees:

Canyon Springs Golf Club
Hill Country Golf Club
San Antonio Country Club
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Silverhorn Golf Club
The Oaks

💪 Gym and Fitness Centers

Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.
First place: YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Runners Up: SMASH Dance Fitness Kids and Adults San Antonio + Mission CrossFit SA
Honorees:

iRun Texas - Running & Walking Outfitters
King William District CrossFit
Beast Gym
Fitness Connection
Method Wellness PT

🍹 Happy Hour

Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.
First place: Hanzo
Runners Up: Bombay Bicycle Club + Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina (Southtown)
Honorees:

Best Quality Daughter
Ladino
Ida Claire
Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room
Smashin Crab
La Tuna Icehouse & Grill

🔧 Home Service Providers

Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.
First place: Jon Wayne Service Company
Runners Up: Sweetwater Home Services + Rhino Roofers: San Antonio Roofing Company
Honorees:

Viviano Lopez Painting

📸 Local Influencer + Celebrities

These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.
First place: PuroPincheSA
Runners Up: siempre_sanantonio + SATX Rated
Honorees:

TexasAtTiffanys
TexasCoffeeCompass
jasperstjames
4 Blondes Mahjong

💚 Local Nonprofit

Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.
First place: San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition
Runners Up: Alamo City Pitbull rescue. + YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Honorees:

Serenity Star - addiction rehabilitation center supporting Comfort Cafe
Hemisfair
San Antonio Threads
Gardopia Gardens
Mootual Aid
Spare Parts Center for Creative Reuse
Forward Progress Arts & Entertainment Center, Inc

🥗 Lunch Spot

Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.
First place: La Panadería Bakery Café
Runners Up: Sea Island Shrimp House + Los Barrios
Honorees:

The Jerk Shack
Smashin Crab
Hash Vegan Eatery
La Frite Belgian Bistro
Bella Sera Italian Restaurant

🏥 Medical Center

When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.
First place: Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
Runners Up: University Health + Ut Health Science Center
Honorees:

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills
CommuniCare Health Centers - West Clinic
Centromed- SA Pedi City Center

🖼️ Museum

San Antonio’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.
First place: Witte Museum
Runners Up: San Antonio Botanical Garden + McNay Art Museum
Honorees:

San Antonio Museum of Art
The DoSeum
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Ruby City

🎶 Music Venue

Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.
First place: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Runners Up: John T. Floore's Country Store + Paper Tiger
Honorees:

Frost Bank Center
Jazz Texas
Stable Hall
Tandem San Antonio

🍴 Outdoor Dining

San Antonio’s food scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.
First place: Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
Runners Up: Anaqua Garden Bar + La Hacienda de Los Barrios
Honorees:

Tenfold Rooftop
La Tuna Icehouse
Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine
Smoke Skybar
Viola's Ventanas

🎊 Party Venue

Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.
First place: La Hacienda de Los Barrios
Runners Up: Moonlight Ballroom & Conference Center + The Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market
Honorees:

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant
The Rose Bush
Color Me Mine
ARs Entertainment Hub San Antonio

🐶 Pet-Friendly Venue

Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.
First place: Hops & Hounds
Runners Up: NOLA Brunch & Beignets + The Dog Co. Icehouse
Honorees:

SoFlo Market
Spechts Texas
Paw Basics
Fine Whine's & Lickers Dog Bar and Spa

📸 Photographer

Capturing San Antonio, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.
First place: Alejandro Deleon
Runners Up: Allysse Rivas (HaganRivas Marketing & Media Group) + Alexis Rodriguez Photography
Honorees:

Laurens Lane
Studio Benton Photography

🏡 Real Estate Agent + Group

You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.
First place: RD Realty
Runners Up: Rachelle Garza - Realtor + Brooke Jones, Realtor
Honorees:

Valeria Seca
Kristen Smith, Realtor

💅 Spas and Salons

Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped San Antonio unwind and refresh.
First place: Massage Therapy by Krissy
Runners Up: The Spa Plaza San Antonio + Valencia Nails Spa-Potranco
Honorees:

Alchemy Salon
Holistic Elements
Pimalai Thai Massage Therapy & Wellness
The Mane Room SA
Taichi Wellness Spa Plus
Double Polished Beauty Bar
Headquarters salon

🍻 Sports Bar

Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.
First place: The Friendly Spot Ice House
Runners Up: Little Woodrow's Stone Oak + Finnegan's Sports & Spirits
Honorees:

Slackers Sports Bar - Medical Center
The Hidden Treehouse
Fiasco Cocktails & Sports Bar
Rookies Too Sports Bar And Grill
Tap Rack Social
Booze N Buddies Sports Bar
Bar Three Twenty One

🍺 Tap Rooms

Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.
First place: Freetail Brewing Co.
Runners Up: Idle Beer Hall & Brewery + Künstler Tap Haus
Honorees:

28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen
The Growler Exchange Taproom & Pizza Kitchen
Mad Pecker Brewing Co.
Back Unturned Brewing Co.
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
The Filling Station Tap Room
Big Hops Shaenfield
The Filling Station Tap Room
Longtab Brewing Company
Tap Rack Social

🎭 Theater + Performance Venue

Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.
First place: Majestic Theatre
Runners Up: San Pedro Playhouse + Magik Theatre
Honorees:

Carver Community Cultural Center
Frost Bank Center
Wonder Theatre

🍷 Winery or Wine Bar

Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.
First place: Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room
Runners Up: Little Death + Copper Rose Wine
Honorees:

Singing Water Vineyards
Indulge Wine Bar