Ida Claire

Very quaint, rustic, lively environment. This was our first time and we were met with very warm hospitality. Had to wait a bit for the food, which is understandable because it was so yummy. I had steak and eggs with chimichurri sauce. The steak's flavor exuded a firewood taste which was a most welcomed dance on my palate. My son had a burger that was devoured in seconds and my partner had the fried chicken which I stole most of it. I highly recommend this spot. It's affordable, warm and inviting, not to mention how delicious the food is.

Great New Breakfast Option! Ida Claire now serves breakfast from 8 to 11 AM during the week, and it's absolutely worth checking out. We went early in the morning and it was surprisingly quiet, which made for a relaxing start to the day. You can see the chefs prepping in their open kitchen layout which it adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. I tried the lemon poppyseed pancakes and they were amazing! They were fluffy, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet. I also had the "Ida Claire Breakfast" which came with eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, and a slice of banana bread. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. They had a few drink specials going on, but I went for the hangover mocktail and it was so refreshing for a perfect non-alcoholic option for the morning. Definitely give their breakfast a try. It’s a hidden gem right now, but probably won’t stay quiet for long!

First time here, service was friendly and helpful. Lavender matcha was great. Ida's biscuits were nice and fresh, definitely the best part of the meal. Had the chicken and waffles, the dish was nice and hot, chicken was a bit dry need more gravy but still good. Would go back to try different menu items.

My husband took me for an anniversary dinner a couple months ago for the first time and I fell in love with the astrology trendy little vibe. The food was so good, and the service was top notch. Every single time I go I try a new dish and it never disappoints! In my last visit we had Alyssa as our waitress and she was so kind, and helpful and knowledgeable when it came to the menu. She just had an infectious smile and attitude and she deserves all the recognition and love for how amazing she is at her job!

Ida Claire's was as charming as it was delicious. The restaurant was fun, funky, eclectic, and tastefully designed. Our server Austin, was very well-informed, and professional. As for the food, it was very well executed and delicious. Our table ordered the Gumbo with crawfish, the Lazy Susan platter (fried green tomatoes, spicy cauliflower, baked biscuits w/ pimento cheese, homemade chips, and sauces) for appetizers. I ordered the Fried Chicken w/pimento Mac n Cheese, and my wife ordered the Salmon w/ a Kale and Brussels salad. The gumbo was solid, and it reminded me of my time in New Orleans. The lazy Susan platter had a lot of tasty options. I liked the biscuits with the honey butter. The Fried Chicken was everything you would want in fried chicken. Juicy, well-seasoned, and a nice airy, crispy batter. The Salmon was cooked perfectly and the salad was a nice compliment to the Salmon. I had a great time and experience at Ida Claire and would recommend this to anyone visiting San Antonio.

Great food, service and welcoming atmosphere. Our server, Destiny was awesome and took great care of us. I had not been Ida Claire in a few years and it was still a good as I remembered. Their red beans and rice are one of the best I have tasted. The jalapeno cornbread is next level.

This was our first time ever at Ida Claire, so I was excited to give this place a try. Our waiter did a great job of quickly attending to us, even though we arrived a bit late to a birthday party. Food: My husband loves kale, 🫣 So he ordered the Chicken and Kale salad and he loved it. The portion was generous and he ate every single last leaf of it. I, on the other hand, ordered something completely opposite... I ordered the Chicken and Waffles, for dinner! I was anxious to give it a try and I must say, it did not disappoint. The chicken was amazing! It was crispy on the outside, but yet very moist on the inside. Remember my husband... the kale salad guy, well it didn't take long for him to sneak over and steal a piece of my chicken and he loved it too. The waffles were thick and delicious and the two over easy eggs were just right. I ended up taking my waffles home and enjoying them the next day for breakfast. Atmosphere: Rustic and vintage is the vibe I got from them. There was a surprise at every corner. Just when our eyes caught a glimpse of something interesting, we'd quickly get distracted with something else! The outdoor decor was fun and brought back memories of easier days, I just loved it all. Price: It was a bit on the higher end than I'm used to, but it's a place I wouldn't mind going to for those special occasions. Disappointments: You know the feeling you get when you drop in at a friend's house and they were in the middle of an argument with their spouse but you didn't know... but you can feel the tension in the air? Yeah, that's how it felt in there. As I looked across the room, the sentiment was the same... they were doing their jobs but they were not happy. They talked to their customers ok, but they walked around with a very indifferent look on their faces, even the manager had that look. It made for a very uneasy feeling in the end. I hope it was just a fluke and not the norm. In the end we really enjoyed the food and decor, and honestly the food we ordered was amazing. I hope in the future their employees can say they enjoy it too because the truth is, it's not just the food, but it's the people who work there that make you want to return over and over again. I hope to give them a try again soon.

Gumbo, Chicken & Waffles, and Shrimp & Grits were fantastic! Cocktails were great as well. The chocolate cake was disappointing though. It was good, but not as good as the rest of the cuisine and cocktails.

Shout out to our waitress Key! Great service and delicious food! The ambiance of the restaurant has an inviting, eclectic, and warm Vibe.

Our lunch was incredible! Our sever, Kaitlyn, was attentive and wonderful! The GM brought our food out and was so personable and kind. We did order the fried chicken and the gm let us know that it was burnt so he wouldn't let that come to the table and they were making another batch but it would be a little while. No problem for us, we ordered plenty of food and always share anyways but they brought us out some biscuits and then some chicken tenders and mac and cheese (and just packed the fresh fried chicken togo for us). Amazing dining experience and everyone was so on top of everything. We'll definitely be back!

A friend recommended this restaurant. Finally came to try it. I think all their food is homemade. Don't quote me on that though bc I don't remember. Food looked really good but, I'm not a breakfast person. Although, my husband is. His tacos looked really good. He really enjoyed them. All I ordered were was biscuits with homemade strawberry jam. Biscuits and jam were really good. Our server said that they have French toast and waffles or pancakes only on Saturdays and Sundays. Service was great. The inside of the restaurant was really cute as well as the exterior. My husband read somewhere on the inside that they have movie nights out on the patio area. Might come back on a Saturday to try their French toast.

Overpriced and reeks of effort. Every time I've gone they are always out of everything I order. And it's always something like our "handmade butter is mixed with unborn centipede and bla bla bla." (I jest, but you get the idea.) Meh. Pro: Ancient Grain Salad Con: House salad-Drenched with too much dressing.

The food was ok... the biscuits shareable plate tho was delicious. The butter, jam and gravy 10/10. The ambiance was gorgeous for a family brunch or date. The service omg!!! Horrible food took over a hour to come out. The ida plate eggs bacon potatoes and banana bread are u kidding me? It was ok didn't know eggs can taste bad tho. Like I sad place is gorgeous. Plate was 18.50 overly priced but the place was beautiful so u pay for ambiance The food was ok... the biscuits shareable plate tho was delicious. The butter, jam and gravy 10/10. The ambiance was gorgeous for a family brunch or date. The service omg!!! Horrible food took over a hour to come out. The ida plate eggs bacon potatoes and banana bread are u kidding me? It was ok didn't know eggs can taste bad tho. Like I sad place is gorgeous. Plate was 18.50 overly priced but the place was beautiful so u pay for ambiance

Food was 8.5/10 Service 9/10 Ambiance 10/10 Me and my bf was impressed by the ambiance of this place we went there for supper and is was a good experience!! And def want to go back to try out the brunch menu

Good Southern brunch! Biscuits, chicken tenders, potato hash! Everything and more! It's definitely heavy and you'll want to take a nap afterwards. Our waitress was sweet, patient and gave us her recommendations! Music was low enough to hear but not loud at all. It was perfect! They have great coffee as well! Will be visiting soon!

We went early. It was very nice & quiet, and we had a beautiful spot in the breezeway all to ourselves. They were still prepping, so service was kindof slow, but very friendly. The burrito got a thumbs up, my sausage hash with hollandaise sauce was delish, but the lemon poppyseed pancakes with blueberry compote.. O!M!G! I highly recommend trying those if you need to remember that there are wonderful things in life.

Definitely a different experience. Attentive staff. Very courteous and accommodating. Food was great. It really always is but great service makes the whole time spent enjoyable.

Amazing find in the San Antonio area. Food is cooked to perfection, and the waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable about their menu. Check them out!

Coming in I was a smidge worried about Ida Claire simply because nothing has ever survived that spot. However I was pleasantly surprised! This place not only carries my moms name but also has fantastic food. The fried green tomatoes were perfection. I loved this place.

Ordered delivery, took a long time and the food was cold when I got it. I tried not to hold that against the restaurant but it's really hard to enjoy cold food. I think some of the food is a little overpriced maybe. Seafood pasta, overall decent enough I just really wish it had more sauce, I think that would've helped a lot with flavor, 3/5. Seafood fondue 3/5, I wish there was more fondue to seafood ratio or maybe chop up the seafood more. Monte cristo 4/5, i'm used to the sauce being on the sandwhich already but even with the jam on the side it's nice to add as much as you want. Biscuits with jam and honey butter, 4/5, probably a 5/5 when hot. I would definitely order the monte cristo and the biscuits again while dining in, probably won't order delivery again. I'm hoping to eventually return to this review and leave a better one once i'm able to visit in person!

We came here to celebrate my sons graduation from A school over at fort sam houston. This place was highly recommended. We made reservations but had to change the time a few times and it was super easy on a Monday night. The location is super cute and the staff is very friendly. For our table we ordered the double cheeseburger, rockfish, duck nachos and steal noodle salad. For drinks we had a couple pink ladies and water. The duck nachos were unique and pretty good. Not the best I've had but fun to try. The experience of having the server pour over the gravy and cut up the egg was fun. The steak on my salad was pretty rare, but it wasnt seasoned and just didnt taste good. The rockfish was supposed to be the best thing on the menu but it was just ok- my parents both agreed that the fish was mushy. The burger was pretty good. The pink lady drink was very cute but i didn't really enjoy it. It was too sweet and tart at the same time. We also tried the vice cake. I did not think it sounded good but it actually was!

Went in for dinner. Ida Claire is a Favorite for sure! I was able to catch happy hour so I ordered a few appetizers. Would definitely recommend stopping in.

Came here for dinner with friends on a Monday night. Beautiful exterior and quaint interior. We sat inside though because it was hot/humid outside. Their menus were so well designed as you can see from the photos. The cocktail menu has 3 different sections to include sweet, spirit forward and refreshing. We chose refreshers given the weather, and they did not disappoint. They cool you down and get you buzzed at the same time. We got the duck nachos as an app. They were generous with the duck and it was cooked super tender. Something about the duck fat enhanced the flavor of the nachos. For entrees we got the fish. Salmon was cooked perfectly medium with a pink center and melted in my mouth. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the snapper. She did not leave anything on the plate. Service was super quick and friendly. Caitlyn checked on us the entire time and put up with my sass. Ida Claire this rating a 5. They are more known for their brunch, so we will come back to check it out in the future.

I love this restaurant always feels like a great environment and a good places to spend time with friends and chat it up. I had idas biscuits, lemon poppyseed pancakes, and chicken and waffles. It was a beautiful meal I recommend trying the biscuits as a shareable. Great delicious flavor I didn't enjoy the gravy but the country butter and jam was a hit! As for the lemon poppyseed pancakes- it was my first time having them and it didn't really meet my expectations. I personally like my pancakes super sweet and this one was lacking that extra flavor I couldn't really taste much on it but it was still cooked perfect and fluffy. The chicken waffles was also a good meal the chicken cooked perfect and juicy as always. Thank you a great meal can't wait to visit again.

We finally got to try this place! Made reservations through Open Table. We all enjoyed the French Toast and everyone thinks the coffee-infused syrup made it super good! My brother didnt find anything special with the chicken and waffles, same with the shrimp and grits - which I find the cajun seasoning a bit much for my liking. The chicken with Ida's chicken was huge and moist inside even up until the next day! My son enjoyed the sweet potato fries, it was crispy! The place is huge, and it can get loud, my son felt like he had to raise his voice a bit when talking to someone across the table. Love the place though!

Very packed but they do have lots of room. The food was good, besides, they ran out of cinnamon rolls I had the brunch country breakfast. There were a few little gnats that kept flying around our tables. That's the only bad thing. Not a whole Lotta parking either

I'm obsessed with this place. The happy hour is incredible. I've gone and gotten only happy hour bites and appetizers and was full and happy. I seriously want to try everything on their menu. My favorites have been the fried chicken and pimento Mac and cheese and the mini biscuits. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Ida Claire is such a fun spot! Southern comfort food with a modern, creative twist. We got chicken & waffles and the blueberry pancakes it was next-level. The vibe is quirky and cozy, It does get busy (especially at brunch), but the energy is great and the staff are super friendly.

A homey Southern food chain that delivers comfort and creativity in every detail! With locations nationwide, this spot manages to feel both familiar and unique, thanks to its thoughtful branding, creative menu design, and cozy, inviting interior. The food and cocktails definitely lived up to the vibe. I was impressed with their cocktail menu, which is cleverly organized by Sweet, Refreshing, and Spirit Forward options--super helpful if you're not sure what you're in the mood for. Every drink we tried was well-crafted and complemented the flavors of the food perfectly. Speaking of food, the Lazy Susan Sampler is an absolute must-try! It's the perfect way to sample a bit of everything, but my personal favorites were the pimento cheese--rich, creamy, and full of flavor--and the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or a round of cocktails with friends, this spot nails it with great food, thoughtful details, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

Eccentric southern with a focus on most things being made in house. Always love an open kitchen concept. Fresh squeezed OJ, clean vintage bathrooms with speedy service. Decor had a quirky maximalist ambiance, with attention to detail that spread from the walls to the menu to even interactions with staff. I think our waitress was either fighting a cold or fighting a hangover- hard to tell but just very low energy. She took great care of us still! Flavors were all unique, but there was nothing truly *eyes roll back in your head* wonderful. I think my favorite bite of the brunch was trying my husband's monte cristo dipped in jam but even then the sandwich itself was average and it was the raspberry jam who truly shined. The hot honey seasoning on the chicken and waffles had so many different flavors it was almost trying too hard. My lavender coffee wasn't bad, but it was a 3/5. Overall, very whimsical and cute venue for a special outing!

I have been for their brunch when they first opened which was great, but oh man, the dinner is amazing! I went with a group of friends and we had several appetizers, cocktails and different meals and tried each others. Every order was out of this world fresh and bursting with flavor! Our server (I wish I remembered her name) was so fantastic and attentive and sweet. I need to come out here more often, even though it's a drive.

I visited Ida Claire with a large group of my friends for a birthday recently and had an okay experience. I personally had the *Chicken Fried Ribeye and wished it had more sauce, otherwise it didn't have much flavor without it. My favorite appetizer was the *Crawfish Corn Fritters as it had the most flavor and reminded me of hush puppies. 2 of my friends ordered the *Ida Fried Chicken and it came out very undercooked. BOTH chicken plates were pink on the inside which was unacceptable. Both dishes were sent back to the kitchen but it did take over 30 minutes for us to get new ones, so we just had to get it to-go as everyone else already finished their food. Our server did comp the undercooked chicken which I appreciated. Service made up for the food and our server even gave the birthday girl a signed card from the Ida Claire staff. I do think Ida Claire is worth a try once but I personally would go somewhere else when paying this price point for okay food.

Went here for a brunch & it was perfect! Very cute girly spot, I would definitely recommend getting a reservation because it is pretty busy. They have a ton of options for coffee, and brunch! I loved the scramble bowl that I had!

This place was super cool! I got there for "vinyl" hour which is their happy hour but they play vinyl records. I ordered their mango margarita, blueberry mule, gumbo with shrimp and seafood pasta. The mango margarita was good but the menu said it came with chamoy and it in fact did not have chamoy but it did have a cute slice of pineapple and tajin on the rim. The next drink I got was the blueberry mule. I asked if they could make it more on the citrus'y side and they added about an ounce and a half of lime juice. It was sooooo good and refreshing!!! The big complaint I have with the drinks is the amount. They are moderately priced but you get wayyyyy more ice than beverage. The gumbo was realllyyyy good! I just got a cup but next time I'll get a bowl. I loved it. The seafood pasta was a major disappointment. It lacked flavor which I wasn't expecting since the gumbo was packed with Cajun flavor. There also wasn't a lot of seafood compared to the noodles. Some of the crawfish were super chewy. So I wouldn't get the seafood pasta again The bartender was awesome! Super knowledgeable and quick with service. The food took a long time which was odd bc the place was nearly empty and my gumbo which was the appetizer came out at the same time that my pasta did.

Loved it. Six of us dined here tonight (Saturday). One couple had been here before and it was a first for us and another couple. We had 4 pm reservations to ensure we could get in. We got seated right away, near the kitchen. Water and menus came right away and a moment later, our server, Valeria was came by. She was very good good to us. She really knew the food, was quite helpful and checked in with us often. To summarize the meal... Pre-dinner cocktails: Cosmo, White Wine, Thrice OldFashioned and a beer. All were great. Appetizers... Two of their Lazy Susan variety platters. A lot of very tasty items and dips. Meals... Three rib dinners Chicken and Waffles Blackened Red Fish The meals were very good. Near the end of the meal, one of our group mentioned that her ribs were black and crispy at one end. Poor thing - wish she would have let me know early on. So one order of charred ribs was the only miss. The rest of the meals were very good as was the service. We'd come back to Ida Claire.

Ida Claire has been on my list of places to try for quite some time. A few days ago, my wife and I (both on leave following the birth of our son) decided on lunch here. It was a beautiful late February day, with temperatures in the mid 70s. We opted to eat outside. Although we were waited on promptly, our experience was less than satisfactory. As an appetizer, we had the hummus... Which was good, but not outstanding. Entree orders: my wife ordered gumbo, and a side of brussels sprouts. I ordered half chicken, and a side of gumbo. 10 to 15 minutes after we placed our order... Our waiter came by the table and just happened to repeat our order to us, and it was incorrect. Bottom line: we waited way too long for simple menu items. We gave the benefit of the doubt, but as we left I went inside for the bathroom and saw the restaurant only 1/4 full. There is absolutely no reason our simple orders should have taken as long as they did. To top it off, the patio area has a real issue with bees. There were everywhere. Now, that's not entirely the restaurant's fault, but waiting for it for that long in an arguable swarm of bees was unpleasant. I mean, did they have to go to the store for my wife's brussel sprouts? Or kill and de-feather the chicken? I don't think I've ever eaten that fast to get out of somewhere in my life...and I eat fast. Couldn't enjoy the food because we just wanted outta there. Not going back.

I LOVE Ida Claire!!! The food is amazing and the service is even better. I've only ever been a few times but if I could go everyday I 100% would. The outside seating is so cute, you wouldn't even realize you're next to a main road. And the inside decorations are adorable- truly a southern "mom and pop" vibe going on and it fits perfectly with their menu.

Yummy breakfast!!!! Loved the hash and eggs. The flavor was incredible. The potatoes were cooked to perfection! My hubby loved his breakfast sandwich.

I had the monte cristo and it was great! The chips were okay. All my coworkers liked their food. The only bad thing I'd say is the small flying bugs that continuously flew near our food. It was annoying. The service was okay, but it seemed there was not alot of urgency. We were in a rush due to a flight so possibly why we were needing urgency.

This is a very cool spot in The Quarry. I gave this visit a 3 star but it doesn't necessarily have to do with the quality of the food but rather from a few small items that added up. Being that it was Father's Day we knew they would be crazy busy. But, with our reservation we got in right on time so it was a good start. Our waitress and the staff were very attentive throughout the meal. The first ding was the seating. The spot I sat in had an air conditioning duct directly over my head and as soon as I sat down it was dripping on my head. Not a big problem, I just shifted seats and let the staff know. Although the Mgr did come by and wipe down the opening and stated they knew that was an issue The second ding was when we got coffee, they served it to us in to go cups because they had used all the regular coffee cups during the morning. Mind you, we got there at 10:15am. Supposedly they'd bring us regular cups in a few minutes and never did. The 3rd ding was when I got my dish the breakfast potatoes were cold and the Chicken Fried Ribeye didn't have any of the "black pepper gravy" on the Ribeye. It was delicious but missing the gravy and the cold potatoes kind of put a damper on the meal. The actual highlight was the Pull apart Blueberry Biscuits as well as the cheese grits. I didn't make a big deal of it and I'll definitely give them another chance as I will chalk it up to maybe they were a little overwhelmed.

A friend and a I went for brunch on Friday and it was amazing. Our server Dasa was absolutely amazing. Her recommendations were spot on from start to finish. I am a hot food girl my crawfish balls where smoking hot just the way I like it. My main course was the same Catfish with crawfish ettoffee over a bed of rice was divine. We finished with pecan cobbler with vanilla ice cream. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

The service was excellent, The ambiance was very pleasant. The food was very creative, lots of different flavors and mixtures creating a good balance

I would have given it a 4 but it was so hot! Us long haired people had to put our hair up. Also the floors in the men's RR and area near the office/kitchen area were wet. We saw some workers slipping. They had a carpet blower drying it but was curious why the floor was it. Besides that, the service and food were great. Our server made great suggestions. I had a cranberry mimosa and the hubs had a Manmosa which was a bourbon drink and very tasty. We shared duck nachos and crawfish corn fritters. Wonderful. Our orders included chicken and waffles, fried chicken, seafood pasta, crab cake and shrimp and grits. Humming bird cake for the birthday boy. I'd really like to come back with other friends to try again. Their menu was amazing. I just don't want to be so hot.

This is such a cute spot!!! The drinks were amazing, I wasn't too impressed with the shrimp in grits, But the fried green tomatoes were amazing! I would definitely go back to try something else!

Food from scratch. Service and atmosphere: Both were very good. The restaurant is nice and offers many seating options, however, due to its popularity the wait for the table is a bit long. Staff were nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Food and drinks: Very good selection of cocktails and any other drinks that you may fancy. Food was a bit of a hit and miss. - The fried green tomatoes with herb sauce were spot on. The tomatoes were fried very well. Retained nice texture and paired well with the sauce. - chicken fried ribeye dish. The fried ribeye was really tasty and the sunny side up eggs went well with it. The breakfast potatoes were cut into way too small pieces and had not texture and were full of oil. I left them aside after only one mouthful. Unfortunately, our mains arrived more than 50 minutes after we placed the order as the order was not placed on time. Pricing: $$

This is my favorite. The food is always fantastic. Service is fantastic. The servers here are the sweetest in town, Steve and Rebecca. There are a few more names to add. Management, Tristan, is awesome. If they have a small hiccup, take my word, they will fix it! None of those hiccups will deter me from returning. Just have patience and enjoy wonder food.

If you love a good southern style brunch then Ida Claire is for you! I visited the restaurant on a Sunday around 2pm and the place was packed. They had a pretty large waiting time for an indoor table so we decided to sit outside. Even though it was 92 outside, they have plenty of fans to make sure you were as comfortable as possible. However, I did learn they do take reservation so I'll make sure to do that next time (pro tip!). Our server was super nice and made sure to go over the menu and some of their most popular items. For my first time having brunch here I decided to go with their Nashville Hot Chicken tenders and a side of sweet potato waffle fries. The chicken tenders were massive and absolutely delicious! Please keep in mind their serving portions are huge and I think the chicken tenders plus a side can be easily shared between two people. Overall, I had an amazing experience and will definitely be back but with a reservation!

Mothers Day Brunch! Our bartender/waiter Mr. Chase is on point we didn't have to wait the 2 hours pretty much sit out here and I'll get your service!! Chicken N Waffles shared with my 8 yr. old just enough, double cheeseburger, & low country plate(?). Adult drinks were great

I wanted to go here for chicken pot pie for my bday but was only able to get a table for brunch... I hate brunch. There's tight tight parking, people everywhere drinking and being loud. And they didn't have pot pie! They didn't have "country fried ribeye" even though it was on the brunch menu. I had to get a monte cristo but that was more disappointing since it was basicaly French toast with meat and cheese inside. (That's never been a presentation I've gotten when ordering a monte cristo which is deep fried with batter (much like a chicken fried steak, maybe they ran out of flour?) they also RAN OUT of pineapple juice like there's not two grocery stores nearby to restock up!!!??? Services was slow and literally the waitress didn't even ask what I wanted to eat, she just got my drink order...then she comes all the way back around to finish me up. Sooo confusing and bizarre. But ultimately an omen since they didn't have anything I wanted to eat. I had to return the French toast sandwich and that's was it for me in fear they'd be out of something else I thought long about getting or some other disappointment. The place was crowded! It's basically a bar with a restaurant attached. The other members of the party enjoyed their food so there's that for them but me everything was not good and little was done to compensate. I love southern cooking but not so liquored up

This is the experience I had with Ida Claire on 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd. Was looking for a late lunch and found this place on Yelp/Google, amazing find. The restaurant is located right next to The Quarry (and not in it) so can be a bit confusing; but it is located in a small plaza across from Starbucks and In the same plaza as Grove Hill Fine Women's Clothier. You will see a hand sign that has their restaurant name on it and a black fenced area with a silver dining car with plenty of outdoor seating. The ambience is very lively and has lots of indoor seating, a bar, as well as flat screen TVs for Sports watchers. Ordered the Seafood Pasta and Loaded Sweet Potato Fries. The sweet potato fries are beautifully crosscut w/ pickled red onions and special sauce, mixed as a delicious appetizer. The Seafood pasta were extremely well flavored with plenty of shrimp, crawfish and lobster; I was honestly surprised at how much seafood were in the pasta (most restaurants give you a lot of noodles and little seafood). The pasta tasted wonderful; a must-try if you're a seafood lover. Also like to recommend the waitress Melania. Though she's only been working at this restaurant for 2 months, her enthusiasm, friendly demeanor, and superb service made my dining experience much more enjoyable. Not only was she attentive, she asked the right questions and listened to my cravings and was able to suggest a great combination of food from the myriad of menu items. Bravo! Because of the great food, ambience and the amazing service by Melania, will definitely come back to try more dishes if in the area. Keep up the good work Melania & Ida Claire!

Great brunch spot! All the food has a southern flair. The tarot card theme throughout the restaurant was very cool. Looking at the menu it seems like happy hour here would be a vibe. They play Vinyls and have food and drink specials.

Great food and even better service! Dined with party of 8 so got to try several dishes. All were delicious. Country ham Benedict was good. Not mid Atlantic salty sadly but really good to find in San Antonio which is a country ham wasteland. Lemon poppy pancakes were beautiful in appearance and very tasty. Our server was top notch!

Really good sweet tea and the service was impeccable. The manager was great, really accommodating, and made us feel welcome. We even got free biscuits! Highly recommend and would definitely go again.

First time here, atmosphere was really nice. Like the outdoor seating. Inside, the kitchen was part of the open concept layout. It was cool to see inside. Our waiter recommended the Ida biscuits. They were good, but nothing to rave about. I got the fried chicken, and pimento mac & cheese. I just don't think this food is for me, so I didn't care for it too much. My boyfriend got the Nashville hot tenders, and he said the same thing. The food is supposedly made from scratch, so that's a definite plus. My favorite part of the meal was my blueberry Moscow Mule. It was refreshing and flavorful.

Went here for the first time for lunch. It was very busy, which is an indication that it is a popular restaurant. I ordered the Monte Cristo Sandwich with a side salad. I was skeptical at first because the sandwich was covered with powdered sugar and came with a dipping jelly. It blew me away how delicious it tasted. Need to come back for sure.

Stopped in for lunch mid week, there was a crowd but I was able to sit right away at the bar. The service was excellent. Plenty of craft drinks to choose from and a full bar. I ordered the blackened catfish lunch and it was a good size portion and pricing all seems fair. Fun locals atmosphere. Parking is a bit limited, several spots around back but you may have to walk just a bit. I definitely recommend!

Met a friend for brunch and was TOTALLY IMPRESSED by our server Hunter! They were attentive, pleasant and made the experience GREAT! Hoping to see Hunter train others to be that good!!!