Clementine
Restaurant · North Central
2195 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213
Highlights
Globally-inspired seasonal menu with creative dishes and attentive service
Globally-inspired seasonal menu with creative dishes and attentive service
"Clementine is a globally-inspired restaurant in San Antonio. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Visitors to San Antonio often skip this Castle Hills restaurant, but the regulars pack the intimate dining room and patio every night. Who can blame them? The restaurant offers uncommon hospitality, a stellar wine program, and consistently innovative fare. John and Elise Russ, the chef-operators of the spot, don’t precisely define their ever-shifting menu, but curious diners can expect unfussy vegetables like carrots and green beans and surprising textures like trout roe served on crispy polenta. The desserts, especially the ever-popular Crunch Bar, are pure nostalgia." - Brandon Watson
"John Russ (formerly with Luke San Antonio) and Elise Russ (the two are married) helm San Antonio’s most exciting eatery, where they feature a popular omakase-style “Feed Me” option that lets the couple wow guests with thoughtful dishes like a white mushroom salad, fresh cavatelli with broccoli pesto, and buttered turnips." - Jessica Elizarraras
"John Russ (formerly with Luke San Antonio) and Elise Russ (the two are married) helm San Antonio’s most exciting eatery, where they feature a popular omakase-style “Feed Me” option that lets the couple wow guests with thoughtful dishes like a white mushroom salad, fresh cavatelli with broccoli pesto, and buttered turnips." - Jessica Elizarraras
"Chefs John and Elise Russ are opening their own neighborhood restaurant in San Antonio. The Southern-inspired Clementine, which will be found in the Castle Hills areas, makes its debut today, Wednesday, January 17. The restaurant, which was named after the fruit, focuses on seasonal fare served family-style. Dishes span hush puppies served with labneh, salt cod tots, ricotta cavatelli, to larger entrees like crispy skin river trout and 24-hour short ribs. Desserts, aptly found on the menu under the “best parts” section helmed by Elise Russ who is the pastry chef, will include chocolate-clementine crunch bars and cardamom doughnuts. Drinks take the form of wine (with an emphasis on bubbles) and beer. Scope out the full menu below. The bright restaurant highlights a white and blue mural of clementines by illustrator Steven Noble, which was transferred to the large canvas by tattoo artist Kelly Edwards. The rest of the space, designed by Ron Bechtol, features white, blue, and gray hues. The restaurant can fit 50 guests, with seating ranging from communal tables to banquette seating. Clementine is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday." - Nadia Chaudhury
