Waxy's

Review №1

Rating: 4

Stopped in for a frozen irish coffee only. Loved the atmosphere and the drink!

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Its an Irish bar! Great live music and hand cut french fries. Its a pretty authentic Irish menu, with chips and curry and fish and chips. Food

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Amazing food. Energetic team and great atmosphere.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

My family and I hung out here the night before my wedding. There was live music and the drinks were great. The drinks are strong but not overpowering. A great place to hangout on the riverwalk. Service : 5/5 |

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

The food was okay, i got the kids cheese burger, and it was kind of gross, plan and dry no cheese. My friend got the curry fries & wasnt too impressed either. The onion rings were huge and awesome! Its a really loud place, there wasnt great ac but the experience was cute and they have and elevator to get up to the street

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Landon was great. Food was hot and delicious.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Had the Shepherds Pie and the wife had the Guinness Stew. Both were great. Seated right away on a Saturday night (7-8pm), and the service was fast and friendly.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Always fun.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Really nice pub. Food was a little expensive, but it was delicious

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Great drinks and wonderful bar food as well wings are on point.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Very good place to have a drink with friends.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

We were so disappointed this time! After finishing our lunch to see roaches, walk across the table and on the wall next to our table. No, we did not say anything. We just hurried up and paid our bill and took off out of there. I would much rather leave than start conflict.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

We had the shepards pie and bangers and mash. Delicious!

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Waxys is a great pub on the River Walk to swing into and cool off with an ice cold beer and good conversation with friends.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Bar and bartender was fantastic. Smelt a little funny tho

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

This is an excellent place to eat or go have some drinks. The food is great, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is very nice.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Had an amazing time with my girlfriend. Had a wonderful Reuben, cooked to perfection, my girlfriend had the corned beer with cabbage, was also lovely. The bartender was quite kind and the general atmosphere was awesome, id highly recommend the Irish Gold Rush to anyone looking for a good drink.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

The smell of fabuloso was too strong! I ordered the chicken curry and by the time it got to me it was warm and tasted like fabuloso. The fish was amazing the onion rings and burger was great too. I couldn t eat my plate. I sat outside and the furthest away from from the door and the smell was in every bite of food. I don t see how anyone could eat like that.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Looking for some decent fried bar food, a great outdoor patio to people and boat watch, and location? This is it! Came here for lunch with my 3 year old daughter and enjoyed it. I ordered the flaky fish sandwich and it was huge with lots of fries on the side. It was good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

Sadly we were rushed for time and picked the place that looked most likely to accommodate for lunch on a Sunday. The best news was that they were open on Sunday and they were pretty quick since no one else was eating big clue? The food was OK. Nothing bad but nothing that would make me want to come back. Atmosphere was dead but it was a mid-summer Sunday lunch. Server was available but not attentive- brought an extra entree when we said we wanted to share one and then she was upset that we had to remind her to take the extra off the bill. Probably a great place to drink on the riverwalk but I would not recommend for food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

We were so looking forward to an Irish pub in San Antonio after just returning from a vacation in Ireland. This food was delicious, but it was very much like a sports bar with American metal and loud music playing over the speakers. This was a huge bummer, especially after our nearby Riverwalk parking costs us $25 and we just came for lunch!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Came here 2 nights in a row! Delicious food and drinks, great atmosphere and live music. I will come back again when visiting!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Always good times! Awesome staff and great food! I love it here! Live music rocks here!!!! They always treat me good here. I ve been coming here for 20 plus years!!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Really liked live music. Shepherds pie was great! Ill be back next time for sure!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Food ok my wife shepherd pie great my fish and chips super blend great drinks an beer selection great atmosphere

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

Overpriced, underserviced, and underseasoned food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Ordered apps to go. Onion rings/ chicken wings. Had to walk to order and pick up on river walk by Omni, where I am staying. Not far but what the heck. Tipped 20% and received what I assumed was the whole order from bar. NOPE! Missing half. Walked back to find out what happened. OOPPs. We screwed up. Here are your soggy onion rings. Did not offer to replace. No real genuine apology as per usual in this era. River Walk San Antonio has been a disaster service wise and food wise. What happened?? Used to be great food and service but that is gone forever. Damn!!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Fish and chips are amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

Worst mixed drink ever. Idk what is more bottom shelf than Mccormick but that has to be what was used while charging mid shelf price. The whole venue has an odd vibe.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 1

Could be one of the worst dinner we have had in a restaurant. Shepherds Pie was just ok. Fish and chips tasteless. Food : 1/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Only because I cant leave no stars. The hostess appears to have an attitude. The drinks was watered down. No season at all. Very dissatisfied for the riverwalk. Food : 1/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

My favorite spot to visit every time Im in San Antonio.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Nice location on Riverwalk but food was of low quality. Mashed potatoes were INSTANT potatoes at a restaurant charging $20 plus dollars per entree. Fish and chips are from frozen not fresh on either. They also add the credit card charge per item so the menu prices are cash prices. Never seen that in my travels. Go for beer not food here.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Our favorite place on the Riverwalk!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Fish and chips, chicken tenders, fries and curry sauce, onions rings, all full of flavors along with great staff. Much Love from Montréal, Canada xxx

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

I love Reubens...and coleslaw...the Reuben was ok... certainly not delicious...a no for the coleslaw...ok flavor ..but pink ? sauce and didnt seem real fresh...so I asked for a sample of their potato leek soup and it was delicious! My friend had the Caesar salad and said it was very good...the presentation was nice. Would I recommend...I dont think so. Server was very nice.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Food not worth it, sent a bourbon cocktail back pathetic. Dont waste your money. Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

We had a great time the bartender even made a drink that they dont have on the menu for my wife. The fish and chips were as good a bar fish and chips. We will most definitely go back when we visit san antonio again. Very friendly and attentive service. Great place to have a drink and some food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

The food was great. We got the fish and chips. Best fries!! The bartenders inside were great and they had someone singing. A++++

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Waxys was the perfect place to go on Thurs. night, 5/2/24, after the Celtic Woman concert! Irish atmosphere after listening to Irish ladies. Live music, people singing along and having a great time. Ideal options on the late-night menu. Bartender service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Always love coming here for food and drinks whenever we go downtown. The Fish & Chips are always amazing, no matter what time of the day!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Depending on your server can be good or your getting your own drinks

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

10 minutes after the hostess sat us I asked if a server would be by. The lady I asked happened to be our server. Her name was Ashley. She argued with us about how long we had been waiting. She rolled her eyes after we ordered. Continued with an attitude throughout our visit.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

good place for a brew and finger foods.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

Food is below average. Disinterested wait staff, grumpy hostess. Its on the riverwalk.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Selected this place just walking along the river walk. Food was great, BBQ burger and portobello burger. Also had someone that gave us great service even while they were very busy. Vegetarian options: Several nice options on the menu

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

Not good. The waitress had rhe audacity to tell me I was over complicating things after I asked her how an Irish car bomb was served at the establishment. It turned out I was not over complicating anything as she made the drink the wrong way! She never came back to ofger another drink, didnt give us any plates and when my wife asked doe water she never asked if I wanted water and so she brought exactly 1 cup of water. The chicken pot pie was a flaky pop-tart resting on a glop of Campbells clam chowder without the clams. I doubt any of this matters as thr place is in a high tourist traffic area. Obviously, good service is not on the top of their list when it comes to surviving as a business. Anyone else will sit where I sat as soon as I left.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

I would appreciate more kindness from the sweepers

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 3

Five years ago, I had an amazing experience with the chicken pot pie here. However, during my recent visit, I ordered the chicken pot pie again, but unfortunately, it tasted like the cream had gone sour, making it nearly inedible. Additionally, the hostesss demeanor was rather rude, though the waiter was friendly and accommodating. Moreover, the floor inside the restaurant was dangerously slippery; my mom and I nearly fell. To add to the disappointment, their frozen machine was broken, so we couldnt enjoy their famous frozen Irish coffee. Overall, this revisit was a significant letdown.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

DO NOT GET THE FISH AND CHIPS The fish and chips were just a small part of our terrible experience. When we first got there we walked in to a very unpleasant smell. We all got waters because the prices are outrageous. The cheapest thing there was about 15 dollars. The water was from the sink and only had very few ice cubes in them and keep in mind it is very hot in the restaurant. The waiter added a meal that wasn t even mentioned to her when we ordered and got one of our family members orders wrong and barked back at him that she heard the waxy burger even though that was never said once during his order. The food took a little bit to come out but not too long so that was the only decent thing that happened. My brother got his food first and he ordered the fish and chips they looked good on the plate so we all thought he was being overdramatic when he didn t like it but I tried it and it had ZERO flavor and had a really bad aftertaste. It was the absolute worst fish I ve ever had But it wasn t only the fish that was bad the burger patty looked like a hockey puck was wayyyy overcooked and dry. The Sheppard pie was only halfway decent and the meat in it was cold. I would choose any other restaurant to eat at. I wish I wasn t lying but that was the worst restaurant experience I ve ever had from the service to the food it was awful. If you ever think about going here than you should re-think your decision and go literally anywhere else because even McDonald s would be a better choice than this restaurant.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 3

Waxy OConnors definitely has a lot going for it. The location is unbeatable - right on the Riverwalk in the heart of downtown San Antonio. You cant beat the vibe sitting outside on the patio and soaking up the atmosphere. The building itself is pretty cool too - supposedly shipped over from Ireland! Its got that classic Irish pub feel. Now, the food is a different story. It wasnt just lackluster; it was downright disappointing. Despite the charming surroundings, the food at Waxy OConnors fails to live up to expectations. While the menu boasts a variety of Irish-inspired dishes, the execution often falls short. Diners may find the fare to be lackluster, lacking the flavorful punch expected from traditional Irish cuisine. The dishes, ranging from wings to nachos and burgers, lacked the authentic taste and quality one would hope for in an Irish pub. The flavors were uninspired, and the overall dining experience left much to be desired. Nevertheless, the pubs friendly staff and extensive drink selection help to redeem the overall dining experience. Whether youre stopping by for a pint of Guinness or to soak in the lively atmosphere, Waxy OConnors Irish Pub offers a memorable outing, albeit with a significant letdown in the culinary department. Overall, Waxys is a decent choice for a drink and some live music (they have it every night!) in a fantastic location. Just dont go there expecting a culinary revelation

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

This is a good traditional Irish pub located on the Riverwalk. You can drink and dine by the river or go into the well-appointed pub inside. I usually prefer the indoor pub because of the atmosphere. A very good selection of Scottish and Irish whiskies and a few Irish brews on tap. Food is really good too. During this visit, the indoor bar was really smelly, maybe the toilets or residual cooked food. Service is always friendly and prompt.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Had family visiting and we wanted to eat somewhere on the Riverwalk. We picked this place because my niece is a picky eater. They had mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders, two of her favourite things. She opted for the mozzarella sticks and they were excellent. My granddaughter ordered the chicken tenders and they were huge. Tasty as well. Overall, we enjoyed all our food selections for the exception of the Reuben sandwich. It was a bit dry and the bread was extra toasty, burnt some would say. It is a pub with a chill atmosphere. Service was excellent.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

This place is a hidden gem. Don t let how many people are standing out front fool you. This food is the bomb and Amanda the bar tender is not only on point she does her job well. I was torn between Bangers and Mash and the fish and chips. Fish and chips is fantastic. This I cut filets and the tartar sauce will some of the best you ever had. Guy next to me had the Shepherds Pie and it looked fantastic. Wish I lived here I would make this spot a regular!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 2

Before I went to the restaurant I looked at their website and read their accessibility statement. When I got there I was given dirty looks from the hostess. Shes on proceeded to deal with other people and kept giving me stairs like when is he going to leave. Its a parent that this restaurant is suffering from what many of the restaurants in San Antonio are suffering from especially downtown. They seem to think that anybody who is disabled must be homeless and have no money. Just cuz Im in a wheelchair because of my car accident I have a lot of money and I was looking to do an entire big dinner of shepherds pie as well as the Irish brown bread. But after the root treatment of the staff I chose to leave. The last time I was there was 5 years ago and it was a beautiful experience a real five-star experience. And the fact that they have no sense of customer service there, its obviously that the restaurant was taken over by the woman from Mexico who owns Ritas on the River. But even at Ritas on the River they have a great sense of customer service.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Food was awful. Left everything. The Reuben was supposedly rye bread. $50 after taking off the Reuben for a meal not eaten. Unbelievable. Please avoid! McDonald s would be better. That picture is allegedly rye bread!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Great place to stop along the River Walk for a bite to eat and have drink or two. They have Smithwick and Harps on tap. The fish and chips will fill you up. Ive made this a must visit each and every time Im in San Antonio near the Riverwalk.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Cute place that kind of feels like a dive bar. We sat at the bar and listened to the live music that night. The bartender was great, attentive and funny. We had 4 shots and 2 beers and it was a little over $60.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Stopped in walking the river walk. As soon as I seen bangers and mash on the menu we stopped in for lunch! My husband got a reuben, which he thought was good. Mine was great! The people were nice, and sitting outside, we had a great view!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Good food, fair prices and always a good atmosphere. Loving to be here, if in SAT.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 2

Worst meal of our trip to San Antonio.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Ice cold beer, friendly staff, and amazing fish and chips. Had live music which was a plus. A hidden treasure off the riverwalk...

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

I really loved the place, it was cozy, friendly staff that were tentative. Drinks and food were great.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Great fish and chips on a Monday night when every other kitchen was closed, love music was also a nice surprise.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Ian, you are a blessing and a beautiful man, dont make it wierd.... love you buddy

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Best shepherds pie ever Great service Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

Omg .. as i am Irish man deeply disappointed at the level of inaction surrounding this bar/restaurant.. as the owner of this bar , what on earth are you thinking .. sack the entire front desk Staff. honestly you need a maî·tre d with life and energy, especially on new years eve ! Unless of course money is no object and if thats the case , sell the business and let a true business man take charge

Date: 9 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Watched the Lions vs Cowboys game Guineas on tap is awesome. Cheese fries great with the beer. Dueling guitar after the game really good. Great place to stop and take a.load off. Have a drink and laugh with friends. Visiting San Antonio? Come on in and enjoy the food and music.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

It was delightful

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Best fish and chips Ive had at the river walk!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 2

The hostess was horrible. Never smiled and seemed very put off that we wanted to eat here. Like we were bothering her. The fries were barely cooked and the cabbage I had tasted like Fabuloso cleaner.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Drinks were great food was to very expected not over the top. Service was good a little slow being that the place was empty.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

We stopped in for a drink and the fries w/ curry sauce. They were yummy! None of the other pubs had them and they are one of my favorite pub appetizers. Server was friendly.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Shepherds Pie is fabulous!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 2

Nothing like it use to be. Cheap ground beef in the Shepard pie; wings were fair and do not have a cold mug for beer. This use to be our go to but will not be returning.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

This is a wonderful location to go watch a game or sit on the Riverwalk to people/boat watch. They do have heaters outside if you get cold. We got mozzarella sticks and potatoe skins as apps and got chicken strips, a burger, fish (cod) and chips, and fish (cod) sandwich. The fries were homemade for sure. The chicken strips were HUGE, basically breast size, well worth the money with a homemade batter that was so crunchy. Everything was delicious, and for the price and location..worth it. We had a primary waiter but were visited by 2 or 3 different people, which made the service great. We came on a Monday night around 6 pm, and it was a great time.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Food was good. Ian and Amanda were super cool. Had a good time.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

Decent prices. Riverwalk Saturday night and this was only place without hour wait despite good location. Place mostly empty. Tables outside full but only a few people inside.Now I know why. So, you would think food would be fast and hot. Nope. Took forever. Ice cold fries with cold sandwiches that took forever come come out. Good size sandwiches and a lot of fries, but could barely touch them. Had the food been hot, I would rate it higher. If you go there, send food back if not hot.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Great location and good food- standard Irish pub fare but nothing outstanding. Service was timely and friendly, though they have a camera girl come around to take photos for promoting the restaurant. Shell then take photos of every pairing at the table and come back ten minutes later trying to sell the prints at $12 a pop. Im not opposed to a tourist trap catching its bait (I even bought some prints myself), I was just a little surprised how upfront the salesman attitudes were. That said, when we were finished with our meal and the print I requested had not been made yet, our server went out of his way to make sure it made its way to me before I left. Its clear they have an outstanding crew of servers. And you cant beat the location. $20/plate without alcohol. Their apple walnut bread pudding was great!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Hostess was nice, although she may not have been in the best mood that day because she literally just dropped us off and left us with the menus. We went for dinner with my 4 year old son and 1 year old baby nephew. Unfortunately, the baby was having a tantrum and I was worried that the staff would chase us away lol, but the waitress (I cant remember her name, sorry) brought us some orange slices and cherries to calm him down and brought lemonade for both kids for free. That was very nice of her! Dinner was delicious, the chicken tenders (not nuggets, chicken tenders) that I ordered for my kiddo were delicious, such as the shrimp and the grilled chicken sandwich. What I liked the most was that the fries were homemade, not the frozen ones. The place is small but convenient if you are walking along the riverwalk and looking for a quick bite to eat and continue your walk.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 3

I was hungry for a sandwich and was walking along the river and thought that this might be a good place for a corn beef Ruben. It was OK. It wasn t the best one I have had but I thought for an Irish pub it would be over the top I guess it seemed a little dry to me and didn t have a lot of sauce on it and I didn t really taste the cheese, and the bread seemed more like a white bread, then like a traditional rye bread, or marble rye, or caraway rye I did taste caraway, so maybe it was that kind of bread, but it was dark, so it was harder to see I guess. The fries were OK but the thing was they just dumped either the basket or the pan that they put them in after seasoning on my plate so I got all the little pieces and crumbs to go along with a good fries which was kind of a turn off, I would go back and try something different I guess

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

****Update**** Disappointed in the sevice from Shaner. Luckily his shift ended and Marcus made up for it. The potato skins were, small, thin and hardly dressed. Ill allow an off night occasionally. Previous review: Always a great experience! Great service and food. A family favorite all year!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Such a cool place. Right on the River Walk this bar offer several beers on tap, full bar, fast friendly service. Kitchen open late to keep the good times going.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

Just kicked out a large group of Dallas Cowboy fans, at the start of the 3rd quarter of a Thursday night football game for their live one man band

Date: 10 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 2

Fish and chips were NOT amazing. Have no idea what the previous reviewer experienced. It s like eating a piece of rubber and hope you don t get food poisoning. Hostess could care less when we tried to get a table. Ordered a beer (which I was planning to do anyways) to avoid the water that tasted like it was from a polluted Flint Michigan river. Waiter was friendly.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Apple and Walnut bread pudding worth the visit. We came here 5 years ago and couldn t wait to come back again for dessert. Goes down well with the Alamo beers, LOL

Date: 10 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

Seriously, this place needs to be on the show Bar Rescue. I made the mistake of stopping there while experiencing the Riverwalk. 1).Why would you allow a dog to be inside the bar? 2). Why do you allow your employees to stroll through the bar with their bicycle to the back if the bar? 3). How can the server stand there, pat and play with the dog, and walk behind the bar and serve drinks? What happened to washing hands? 5). Lastly, why name this place an Irish pup, serve a sandwich thats dry as the sand, with the toughest meat that was called steak, plus potatoes that was simply add water and stir. Run away from this place.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Always nice to come to Waxy s after work. Service is slow, but friendly and welcoming. Food is good, and so are the drinks

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 2

Food was terrible... Mushroom burger was watery, fries were undercooked, fish was super bland and they managed destroy the cheese dip and char the grilled cheese.... And the place is also dirty; all their kids high chairs were very sticky! There are a lot of nice restaurants around, please go elsewhere! Even with the tables empty, you will keep waiting forever to get a table or get the food out!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

After a long day of traveling, I was looking forward to hearty meal. I ordered the heaping bowl of Guinness Stew only find its basically an appetizer sized serving despite being a $21 entree. I asked a waitress and she agreed that it seems small but was told thats the regular serving size and can understand my disappointment.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Wow, its a nice place where you can have a beer or a drink and be in the Riverwalk atmosphere.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Shaner, chuck, kelley,Amanda,Johnathon are all great an are always super attentive

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

Food is decent, service was bad. Never came back to check on table and messed up several requests.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

We were just sitting on the pub, and our waitress hardly paid attention to us. What s the point of having some good drinks with a great live music, when your service is so poor? Disappointing experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 2

We were here for over 2 hours and got checked on three times, (had to go inside the bar to order drinks and close out) the whole time we were here the servers kept adding to this cart right next to us and never cleaned/cleared it out. YUCK.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Good experience. I will go back again when Im in town.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

The fish and chips were amazing! I ve never had real Irish fish and chips so I can t compare but I definitely encourage you to stop by and give them a try. The wait staff were upbeat and checked on me often during my meal. And honestly, it s hard to beat eating a good meal on the Riverwalk while watching the boats drift by.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Well we never tasted our food. We waited over 45 minutes for our food and left. We were the only ones in the restaurant. It was 1130 in the morning.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

What a great little Irish Pub! Bangers and mash are sooooooo delicious! Friendly staff. Nice place. Thanks for dinner!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 2

So tried this place and I ll start from the beginning. Hostess had a scowl on her face was curt and unfriendly. Keep in mind this was the first person to interact with. The waitress was nice just inattentive didn t bring items asked for like water ketchup for fries. It s a great location and food was good they just need to work on the customer service. Had a late lunch early dinner around 3:00pm. Place was NOT busy so that was not an excuse for poor service

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Authentic Irish Pub atmosphere. Live music on the river walk.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Food

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

I was treated extremely poorly by the manager on shift today. I visited for the first time yesterday after hearing my coworkers rave about the wings. My experience yesterday with the employees was great. Today I went in to order wings and fries before work. I really enjoyed the wings yesterday so I returned today. When I walked in there was no one around to take my order. I was searching for an employee and at first I was saying hello in a low tone in hopes someone would come out. I then saw an employee cleaning a table so I went over and told him I was looking for someone to take my to go order. He said the bartender will take my order. I explained to him that there isn t anyone at the bar. I thought he would tell someone that there was a customer waiting. He didn t. So I said hello loudly a few times thinking someone would realize there is a customer there waiting. The manager came out and immediately scolded me. He asked why I was screaming. I told him I said hello loudly because I was trying to get the attention of an employee thinking that maybe they weren t aware someone walked in. He said they were busy and that I could leave. I said sir I am really hungry and really wanted to order food to take to work. He said he wasn t doing it and I could leave. I resorted to begging him as I didn t have time to go somewhere else and my sugar was dropping. I explained to him that my intention was not to be rude at all, I was simply trying to get the attention of an employee. He refused several times and then gave in after I begged several times. I apologized and told him I didn t intend any harm. He took my order and I paid him. Before my food came out I saw him again and I said I really appreciate him putting in my order and that I was sorry again. He completely ignored me and walked away as I was speaking to him. I felt so embarrassed and began to cry. I couldn t understand why he was being so mean to me. I was wearing hijab and I felt like maybe that was a problem. I don t know for sure that he had a problem with me being a Muslim but nothing made sense. I wasn t rude to anyone at the restaurant. I left humiliated and in tears. I am new to wearing hijab and I felt very uncomfortable. His anger towards me was a bit much. I love the wings but the way he treated me made me feel horrible.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 2

Fries were cold. Drinks were poorly made. Fish was top quality frozen isle of the grocery store, along with the mozzarella sticks. Wolf brand chili on the chili cheese tots. Live music but but the performer was fun. Had to consistently flag down staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

The chips and curry are absolutely amazing, weezy is an amazing sever who took such good care of us while we were there.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Excellent service, very good beer selection. Nice vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

A place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere with typical Irish decoration with a variety of beers, whiskeys and traditional Irish foods. An ideal place to relax, enjoy live music and have a good time with friends or family. I highly recommend it

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 1

Be careful with this place they are charging customers more in there taps. The manager has not returned my money back and they keep charging my bank account. Be aware of this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Not the best Irish food I have ever had but it was a nice atmosphere and the service was spot on. Right on the Riverwalk which was convenient. Food was slightly overpriced but that was expected considering the location. I would recommend to travelers looking for traditional Irish fare and a pint.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

Cool Irish Bar with footbol, nice whiskey, & the best lamb shepherds pie around...however, that is where it ends. Bartender who served us was awful. He spent a lot of time socializing with regulars, but we were never asked about our meal, never offerred another drink, & could not get the bill until we asked a waitress to get it for us from the bar. No tip left & prob will not be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Really good food & atmosphere. Waitresses were super lack luster. Giving three stars for service only because the guy who brought the food was on point.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Great food and service. The Guinness beef stew, and fish and chips were very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Nice place is very nice. Been here before a few times.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 3

Our first experience on a Sunday night was nearly flawless. The hostess dropped her vape that I m pretty sure was more than nicotine and there was a woman who had been over served being belligerent but those were minor. I just tried to go back and had the most uncomfortable interaction with an employee who seemed like he was on drugs. When my family tried to ask where our reserved table was two employees who were eating told them to just sit anywhere without trying to really help. It was so uncomfortable my family decided to eat elsewhere.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Dropped in for a beer while walking around the river. Happy vibes and great staffs

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 1

The night started well, in san antonio u itl we got to ways. Bartender was rude after 3 drinks we couldnt be served more because we didnt leave a tip. We did tell bartender we were actually leaving a hefty tip before we left. WHICH WAS ONLY AFTER 3 DRINKS. I COULD UNDERSTAND SOMEONE THAT HAD BEEN RUDE OR DRUNK BUT BEIGN NEITHER. lost a hefty tip and a good customer that comes to SA yearly. SA has gone slowly down the drain with these businesses..

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Bartender expecting tip after 3 rounds of beers! Let me give you a tip mr bartender, next time wait for your tip when im done consuming!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Wasnt feeling heavy food, given the heat. Ordered the chicken pot pie, interesting, not traditional pie but puff pastry floating on chicken stew, heavy cream cheese. It was tasty! Service was exceptional.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 1

The front girl didnt say hi and was mean and unaccomodating. We waited 10 min for anyone to take our drink order and no server showed up. We abandoned ship.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

My son says they have the best lemonade ever.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

The shepherds pie was extremely disappointing and extremely low effort. They cooked the ingredients of the pie to be made in 3 steps. They cooked the ground beef and peas not straining the grease together, then dropped some gravy on top, followed by some custard-style squeezed mashed potatoes in a loose spiral before placing all into oven with a very very light crispy on the mash. My 8 year old does a better pie :/. The beer selection was also very lacking. The crispy fish sandwich was less than desirable and lacked some very needed flavor. I think there is clear reason why this place isn t very popular when visiting Posted @ 530p on a Wednesday An employee very clearly didn t wash his hands

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Had a blast last night. Loved the atmosphere. Everything we ordered was amazing. Bartenders kept walking around making sure everyone was taken care of. All in all great place.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

Went to Waxy OConnors Irish Pub on the San Antonio Riverwalk over the weekend and it was horrible. So much for spontaneous decisions! My lady friend and I were recommended to go there because they are dog friendly, so theyd give us some water for him as we ventured further from my vehicle than we initially planned. The female server, Marie, gave my friend and I attitude for just asking for water for my dog. Eventually ignoring us and going inside, another server, Joey(?), came out to ask what we needed and immediately went to the stand that Marie was first at, to get a dog dish and put some water in it for my buddy. My friend asked if they had what she was looking for and he told us that they didnt serve it there but some of the other establishments do/might. We left and came back to catch our ride and decided to get something from Waxys since Joey was so helpful, but Marie came back outside and started in with us about petty things that we were told by her coworker that was fine. When asked she lied and said that this was against the law and that. All the while my dog was being barked at by the other customers dogs and he just sat there looking at them (trained), our cups that she made a big deal about was taken off of the table, etc. She had NO REASON to give us problems but went out of her way to do so. Finally tired of her sh*t, my friend asked to speak with the manager. Again, she lied and said that there wasnt a manager. She went inside anyway and spoke to him while Joey continued to apologize and smooth over the situation with me. We canceled our order and left. In talking about this on the boat, we discovered that the boat driver has had similar run-ins with Marie and looking at other reviews, this is prevalent! She must be a part of the owners family, or the entire establishment is like her to continue to get these terrible reviews (IMO). Looking at other reviews and thinking back, it seems that the complaints dont come from a certain demographic as much. Hey, what do I know? Im just a minority Veteran that makes decent money that still gets treated this way in 2023. No! That last statement is not a conclusion that I jump to easily.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

A female server (shorter & heavy built, Marie is her name) had a very nasty attitude with us. We asked for water for our dog (they gave water to other dogs so we knew it was okay). She looked at us rudely, walked away & never came out. Another waiter (a male, Joey) came out with water & was very apologetic. We ended up leaving. On our way back, we see the nice waiter (Joey) who continued to be apologetic to us. We decided to order wings. Theres another couple outside (near us) with two dogs eating their meal. We order our wings & the same female waiter comes out with attitude telling us we cant have our outside cups on the table. We tell her its fine, well move, but the other guy said its OK & she needs to be better about how she speaks to customers. She continued to be rude so I finally went off on her. Asked to speak to the manager, she said there is none. I go inside & explain to a gentleman behind the bar (he said hes a manager) how shes been excessively rude. She comes in behind me, being rude & lying saying that were upset because she told us we cant have cups on the table. Then she pushed me from behind to get to the register & claimed she was trying to get to the register. I told her she needs to say excuse & if she touches me again, I will defend myself. She continued being rude. Another guy comes & I explain my frustration. Thankfully she stayed quiet this time. I informed him theyre going to lose customers because of how rude she is. She went out of her way to be rude & make sure we knew we were not welcomed there. We get on a Go Rio boat & announce that we do not recommend this restaurant because that server (Marie) is super rude. The Go Rio boat driver shared that Im right because she had a similar experience. She went in with her coworker and had a similar experience with Marie going out of her way being rude, ignoring them, etc. Similar to my experience. Marie feeling that comfortable to be so blatantly rude to customers & no one said or did anything. Bad business practice. I dont recommend this place. However, Joey really made up for her unprofessionalism. Thank you Joey. They need to fire Marie. Shes disgusting in every way.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

If I had the option to just delete this place from google, I would. Staying in the US from the last 7 years I have never seen a restaurant manager so rude that I had to call on the cops. Just because my husband was waiting on a table since we were with our whole family, the manager (he is bald) comes and starts swearing on my husband! Out of no reason! And then he says he will call the cops. For what? For us waiting for a table to get cleaned so that the family can eat? And on that the audience there was so racist! Omg! I dnt know what is this world heading towards! Can t rate food since I didn t eat but can rate the manager- below zero!

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Stopped in for an early dinner and were greeted at the bar by Amanda. Amanda was very helpful with suggestions and answering questions regarding the drinks on tap and the food. She was also very attentive through our whole experience. The food was all very good, the appetizers were very flavorful, we ordered the potato skins and the chili cheese tater tots (with Buffalo chicken). The atmosphere of the place is exactly what you hope for when you go into and Irish Pub. Recommend stopping by if youre in the area and enjoy the typical Irish Pub experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Amanda was a great bartender, drinks appetizers and food came out fast and taste great! I Definitely recommend the BBQ burger

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Good food, irish heritage. Nice drinks and place to hide from the rain.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Good Irish pub on the Riverwalk

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

amazing food

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Chips and Curry are amazing! The Celtic sandwich was ok, not my favorite. The customer service was amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

please dont come to this place..the food is in bad condition. a friend ordered chicken wings, and they were bitter and rotten <they smelled bad> The waitress was rude, and threa the napkins with attitude on the table

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Waxy s was my first stop on the River Walk as I arrived to San Antonio. Variety of menu items. I had the Celtic sandwich which was essentially a steak sandwich. It was delicious. Very nice staff and easy to find along the River Walk. Highly recommend to stop by if you re in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

This place was so enjoyable !! Great service and great music!!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

We had a blast here. Ive been here a few times before, and service is always excellent. My granddaughter left her water bottle, and they saved it behind the bar for me to pick up. I am so thankful for that. Food was delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

The bartenders were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was great. They had a pretty good selection of drinks and food. Would definitely go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

It was a fun place and excellent service. We had a very good experience there we will return next time were and san antonio.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Personable staff, fantastic, fun location. Great Irish Bar right on the Riverwalk.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

This is my favorite Irish bar on the river walk. The food is a decent price and as good or better than anything I have had on the river walk. I know there are some quality spots on the walk but I usually dont go for fine dining and Waxys is just the right right amount of laid back, great food kind of place I like. I have yet to find better Irish curry.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

Terrible service terrible food. So loud and abnoxus inside the waitress must be deaf. Only one person at our table got exactly what they ordered. Food was ether totally wrong or burnt beyond eating. Had much higher hopes going in. Plenty of great places to eat on the river walk. Dont waste you time or money here

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

I love this bar. Joe from Liverpool is an excellent musician and really pulls in a crowd.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Love this pub. I visit it every March while at a conference. Great fish and chips, Jamesons green tea, and pints on draft. Atmosphere is outstanding.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Great appetizers... Great drinks... Had a blast here. If you come to San Antonio you have to Waxy O Connors Irish Pub.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

One of your kitchen staff offered we a bright red sauce. You posses the spiciest thing I have ever tried in my life, my face is still tingling. 100/10.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Update 2023. Yay! Waxy s is open again. 2020 - Um, Waxy s is closed. What s going on? They had the best Shepherd s Pie around. Update 12/19 - still closed. Looks like there was a fire in the connected building.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

Julian was by far the the rudest and unpleasant servers I encountered on the riverwalk. It seemed like a bother for him to wait on us. The food was fine but he ruined the experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Amanda is the best person there. She makes the whole place enjoyable. People will be rude and she gives them the flip flap!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

We had a late dinner and the choices to eat on the Riverwalk were limited. There was no host at the front and the waitresses kept telling us to wait for the hostess. After about 10-15 minutes, they finally said just take any seat. Then, it was another waiting game for the server. When we got our food (pot pie and fish), it was bland and mediocre. The fish was a good size though. The live music was probably the only thing good. I wouldnt recommend going there unless its your last option.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Went in for the music, stayed for the food and drinks! Had the cornbeef and cabbage and their version of shepherds pie. Both were yummy!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 1

Really terrible customer service and very very rude bartenders Arrived at 10.30pm and they didnt even sit us and told us we can sit anywhere. This was fine , so we just sat at an empty table. However no waiter /bartender came to give us menu or take out order . After almost 20 mins of waiting , we decided to walk up to the bartender to ask if anyone can help take our order. The bartender scowled at us and said that he can see our table and will come to us later. So we sat back down. When he finally came to us, he threw the coasters on the table aggressively and sarcastically said that Im here now what do you want We placed our food order. Then we placed our drinks order. And he asked us for ID . We showed all our drivers license but because it is not a US license he rejected them and asked for passports , we didnt bring our passport as-- who brings passport to bar at 10.30pm? And I asked if we can show a digital picture of passport. He scolded us and said you can only drink of you have an official US license or official passport or else we should just go. Such a disappointing experience. He clearly wanted us to leave -- not sure why , maybe because we were foreigners thats why he was so insistent on US license. And this bar also had a sign that said rule 1 bartender is always right, and rule 2 see rule 1. Clearly they have no clue about customer service Super Rude bar tender Super bad customer service Not welcoming of tourists at all

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

We sat outside. Service was good, the fish on my fish and chips was good, and a good portion. The chips were inedible, soggy, oily mess. The accompanying peas were wrinkled dry, but at least edible. I asked for water, twice, and when it did arrive, the glass it came in was filthy, with a slimy smear of what looked like lime pulp and oil on the outside and obvious other debris on the inside. It looked like it had been plucked directly from a bus pan. Wont be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Coming from Buffalo, the wings here are are a solid 7.5-7.8. Could be crispier. Bartender was great, with local recommendations for us, and a free admission to a nice place.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Very good! Fish and Chips a solid option highly and coleslaw is a MUST Chicken curry was also excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 2

An Irish Pub located on the San Antonio River Walk. The food quality, musty smell of the restaurant, and bathrooms were underwhelming. Unfortunately, food took a while to arrive and when it did, party members had to wait while others ate. Additionally, hair and cold food were some surprises experienced while eating. However, the Bangers and Mash tasted good and enjoyed. Not sure why the restaurant smelled, but probably something to fix, especially, when some people can be very sensitive to odours and affected by smells. Just because it s a pub doesn t mean the bathrooms need to be dirty, sticky, and smell. This should be an easy thing to maintain Location is good and our wait time was short.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

The shepherds pie was really good really huge portion kind a wish I had carrots in it is because what I m used to, but it was good. Sidenote I wish they had a half portion.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great food, Alex the server was really awesome! Made sure there was no bacon on our table and even let me charge my phone when it died, really above and beyond service

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Love Waxy s! Joe is an amazing musician and never disappoints.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

We spent 1 week in San Antonio, its a great place, I dont know if it was the boss we had but a very nice person took care of us. Thank you again for your hospitality.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Waxys is a great place to go and chill on the Riverwalk. Not too crowded, great drinks and good food. Plus they almost always have a live musician playing some good covers. Overall the atmosphere is awesome here and I would highly recommend it to anyone whos just looking to have a drink and chill without going all crazy

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

We started with 2 margaritas & the spinach & 3 cheese dip. The dip was awesome but the chips where a bit stale. The margaritas made up for that. We had the sheperds pie and added cheese on top at Christines suggestion (well worth the $2) we were able to eat outside because we had our pup with us and the atmosphere was awesome. Highly recommend this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Everything was wonderful just wasnt my FAVORITE. Absolutely loved the service and the atmosphere. Will be coming back again for sure :)

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 1

Stopped at Waxy s for lunch. The atmosphere reminded you of a Irish pub but it was very loud inside. Between the talking, the TVs playing and the music playing which was not Irish at all, the bartender could hardly hear us. You really should have Irish music playing in an Irish pub. We ordered a Reuben and Corned beef and cabbage. The Reuben was just ok but I was happy with the amount of potato salad that was given. The corned beef and cabbage came out cold and the corned beef was hard around most of the edges and a couple bites that I tried to take I couldn t even pull it apart. I sent the meal back and didn t eat. We only saw one waitress in the entire establishment. Maybe others will have a better experience. Reuben sandwich with potato salad. Ok Corned beef and cabbage meal - hard edges, tough and cold, had to return. I would not go back.

Date: a year ago