The best restaurants in San Antonio are getting ready for the Ford Holiday River Parade.
Lighting of the River Holiday Parade
Start with dinner in our dining room and then see the parade that kicks off the holidays for San Antonio!
What’s included? Just about everything! We’ve put together a 3 course prix fixe dinner. The first two courses you will enjoy in our main dining room before the parade. Close to the start of parade you will take a box of desserts to enjoy at your reserved riverside parade seat. Gratuity and tax are also included in the $98 price tag. Coffee and tea is included, all other drinks or additional items will be billed, based on consumption, before the parade starts.
Kids 12 and under will choose from the Biga kids’ menu as well as a box of treats to enjoy riverside. Timing is important for this package. The parade starts at 6pm so seating for the pre-parade dinner will be limited to 5pm, 5:15PM and 5:30pm. All reservations with parade packages purchased will be expected to vacate the dining room and occupy their parade seats no later than 7pm.
Wondering what to expect to be on the menu? As with all menus at Biga, it is a work in progress and could change a little before parade night. Here is how it is shaping up so far..
Holiday River Parade-Friday, November 29th, 2019
Enjoy a pre-parade dinner in the dining room and then a seat on the parade route after dinner.
Adults $98. Kids 12 and under $60.
First course: (choice of…)
Shrimp campechana with avocado
Chicken fried Texas quail with pickled celery
Game packet spring rolls with Asian chili sauces
Massaged kale and Crisp Brussels, cranberries, Parmesan croutons
Second course: (choice of…)
Seared duck breast with pomegranate molasses
Grilled beef tenderloin, winter vegetables and blue cheese
Baked Red American snapper, orange ginger butter
Once you’ve enjoyed your second course, it is time to move to your parade seat. Don’t worry, we won’t send you empty handed. Your dessert will be packed in a treat box so you will have something sweet to snack on during the parade.
Kids: 12 and under (includes a box of sweets for during the parade)
-Turkey and cheese quesadillas with fruit & fries
-Beef, mashed potatoes, green vegetable
-Chicken fingers, fries and fruit
-Pasta, alfredo or marinara with chicken, turkey or shrimp
Seating options will be 5pm, 5:15pm and 5:30pm. Be sure to arrive on time so you’ll have time to enjoy dinner, we expect everyone in your party to vacate the dining room table no later than 7pm to accommodate other reservations later that night. After purchasing tickets for the parade, we will contact you within a few days to confirm your arrival time.
*This is a nonrefundable event. If the parade is cancelled for a reason beyond our control, we hope you will still enjoy dinner with us.*
Parade start time is 6pm and is expected in our area about 6:45pm.
Valid for dinner seatings between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
If a parade seat isn’t important to you, we’ll be accepting reservations 7pm and later for those that like the idea of the parade but are more focused on a great restaurant experience. Of course, if the parade is still on your mind, we’ll have our balcony open to all guests who want to catch a glimpse of the dolled up barges on the river level.
Don’t forget…Parade nights make getting in and out of the downtown area tricky. We do not have valet or any parking options available this night. Ride services like Uber and Lyft are probably the best way to navigate your way to Biga.
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The River Terrace @ Biga is a perfect space for Riverwalk Weddings, Corporate Events & Holiday Parties!
The top floor of the International Center
Come see for yourself. We’re having an open house September 30th 5-8pm. Check out the space, sample some snacks and drinks. Also, meet the Biga staff and some vendors that can elevate your simple gathering to a memorable event!
Everyone is welcome. Please make sure to RSVP on our FB page.
Would you like more information? Call Chris at (210)225-0722 Monday through Friday 10am-5pm.
Restaurant Week Grows into Restaurant Month at your favorite Riverwalk Restaurant.
Restaurant Week?
We’re doing Restaurant Month!
Our 3 course Restaurant Week Menu is available every day in August for $35.
The Biga chefs are working on the menu. Here is what they’ve come up with so far. Keep in mind that this menu is running all month long so some changes are likely to be made.
Restaurant Week Menu
3 course $35 / 4 course $45
Add Wine Pairings: 3 course $20 or 4 course $25 / Premium Wine Pairings: 3 course $50 or 4 course $60
$2 included for donation to Culinaria during Restaurant Week
1st Course (choice of…)
-Texas sweet corn & coconut milk soup with crispy leeks & chili oil
-Habanero rubbed jerk shrimp (2), cheesy grits, pineapple rum chutney
-Crispy Lockhart quail with pickled celery slaw and raspberry vinegar
-Baked plantain with house Berkshire pork chorizo,
tomatillo & mozzarella curds
-Smoky grilled beets, baby arugula, Rebecca Creek goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette
-Texas Gulf Chicken-Fried Oysters (3), squid ink linguini, Swiss chard, pancetta,
whole grain mustard hollandaise
2nd Course (choice of…)
-Roasted Natural Sea Scallop, watermelon, cucumber gazpacho, blueberries,
Armenian cucumber, crispy prosciutto, creme fraiche, pumpkin seeds
-Pan Seared Mahi Mahi, herb roasted fingerling, TX corn, heirloom tomatoes, snap peas, radishes & broccoli, Asian pear beurre blanc
-Close-to-bouillabaisse of Texas shrimp, scallop, mussels, clams, lobster,
snapper, mahi served with saffron rouille
-Grilled Hanger Steak “Dean and Peeler”, leek smashed sweet potatoes,
roasted mushrooms, guajillo peach demi, bearnaise
-Roasted Australian Lamb Rack, cheesy grits, beets and carrots,
fennel, Rebecca creek goat feta, blackberry gastrique
-Sweet potato, corn and okra sauté, citrus rice, avocado puree, basil pesto
3rd Course (choice off…)
-Sticky Toffee Pudding with English Custard
-Tropical fruit pavlova, coconut ice cream, mango coulis, pineapple & mango salad
-Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry crush, chocolate tuile, whipped cream
The official days for Restaurant Week are August 10-24 and benefits Culinaria.
Easter & Mother’s Day Brunches are always a hit at your favorite Riverwalk restaurant.
In San Antonio there is no better season than Spring. Cool temperatures with bright sunshine and one of the most unique Easter and Mother’s Day Brunches in the Alamo city.
The food writers for the San Antonio Express named the Biga brunch one of the best in town. Entrees like Rosemary Roasted Ribeye of Beef, Maine Lobster & Shrimp Roll, Spring Squash & Goat Cheese Enchiladas, and Fresh Gulf Fish share the spot light with more breakfast-style offerings including a Vanilla Brioche French Toast, Crab and Bacon Frittata, and a Biga version of Eggs Benedict. After ordering your entrée you will help yourself to an array of appetizers, salads, muffins, sushi, anti-pasta and so many different desserts you’ll likely make a few trips.
Kids 12 years and under have their own menu of entrees to choose from with options like French toast, Mac-n-Cheese, or a kid-sized Beef Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes.
Pastry chefs Amy and Shenda get very creative with the “kids dessert table.” These desserts are served at kid’s height, making the goodies very reachable for young brunchers.
We book up pretty quickly, be sure to call (210)225-0722 and make a reservation.
Adults $65 / Kids, 12 and under, $27.
Brunch is served from 10:30-4pm.
Need Parking, Biga offers Self Parking now at the One Alamo Center. Click Here if you’d like to see a MAP
Easter Brunch April 21st ~ Mother’s Day Brunch May 12th
Reservations are a good idea. (210)225-072
Your favorite riverwalk restaurant knows how to FIESTA!
Join us for the Texas Cavaliers River Parade
Monday, April 21
Dinner at Biga will seat between 5pm-5:30,
Parade seating along the parade route after dinner.
$135 adults • $75 kids (12 and under)
What’s included? Just about everything! We’ve put together a prix fixe 3 course dinner. The first two courses you will enjoy in our main dining room before the parade. Close to the start of parade you will take a box of desserts to enjoy at your reserved riverside parade seat. Coffee, tea, gratuity and tax are also included in the $135 price tag. Any additonal drinks or additional items will be billed, based on consumption, before the parade starts.
For kids 12 and under will choose from the Biga kids menu as well as a box of treats to enjoy riverside.
Timing is important for this package. The parade starts at 7pm so seating for the pre-parade dinner will be limited to 5pm, 5:15PM and 5:30pm. All reservations with parade packages purchased will be expected to vacate the dining room and occupy their parade seats no later than 7pm.
If you are the kind of person that gets thirsty during parades you may want to bring some cash. We will have a cash bar available for Biga guests from 6:45-8:45pm.
Click Here for more information about buying tickets and to see the menu!
Lighting of the River Holiday Parade
