San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant Offers “Traveling Taste Buds”
Every once in a while, your flight gets delayed, but it’s all part of the big adventure! While we are getting a late start to our July Traveling Taste Buds Series, the Biga team is excited to announce our departure to Spain. July is traditionally the month when the San Fermin Running of the Bulls Festival takes place. Just because it’s canceled for 2021 doesn’t mean we can’t dive into the region’s culinary recipes and savory dishes.
San Antonio restaurant takes you to Spain with some featured menu items
Join us as we partake in culinary traditions, sample Spanish cuisine, and celebrate the Running of the Bulls. This culinary journey requires no passports, luggage, or plane tickets. Instead, grab a ride on a Go Rio cruise boat and meet us at Biga on the Banks for a travel-free culinary adventure on the San Antonio River Walk!
Our Spanish menu will be available all month long!
Savor Spanish-inspired Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts
This month’s Traveling Taste Buds menu features 1 starter, 1 soup, 1 entree, 2 sweet desserts, and 1 classic cocktail. Try them all for a complete experience or pair with other a la carte menu items to choose your own adventure. Our Spanish menu is available for dine-in, curbside, and delivery for the entire month of July.
Let’s toast to the (postponed) Running of the Bulls with a drink…
Spanish Gin and Tonic
$13
Next, we invite you to taste mouth-watering Spanish dishes…
Sherry Glazed Texas Quail
bacon, lentil, purple hull pea stew
$15
Tomato & Cucumber Gazpacho
creme fraiche, truffled caviar
$9
Whole Roasted Rainbow Trout
white bean puree, eggplant confit, romesco sauce
$36/18
Finally, indulge in Spanish desserts!
Arroz con Leche
almond cookie, roasted plums
$11
Creme Catalana
amaretto cherries, Marcona almond shortbread
$11
Our Spanish menu is only available during July.
Make Your Reservation Today
Take Your Experience Home with Delivery and Curbside
Let your taste buds transport you!
Stay tuned for future Traveling Taste Buds itineraries.
Riverwalk Restaurants get ready for FIESTA!
Your San Antonio RiverWalk Restaurant Knows how to Fiesta!
It has been a long time since we’ve had a river parade! The Texas Cavaliers are about to change that!
June 21st is the long awaited Fiesta River Parade. …& we need it!
Interested? Well we have two ways to enjoy…
Dinner & Parade Seat
Dinner in the dining room and a parade seat riverside.
Parade seating along the parade route after dinner.
$140 adults • $80 kids (kids=12 years and under)
Price includes a $50 fee for parade seat, food, tax and gratuity.
This package requires purchase in advance. To secure your pre-parade dinner with parade seat go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/biga-on-the-banks-15262307498
What’s included? Just about everything! Our chefs have put together a 3 course menu for parade goers. 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 dessert to enjoy at your reserved riverside parade seat. Coffee, tea, gratuity and tax are also included in the $140 price tag. Any additional drinks or additional items will be billed, based on consumption, before the parade starts. (Sorry, we cannot guarantee your table will have a view, but your parade seat will!)
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 their dining room table and occupy their parade seats no later than 7pm.
Here’s the menu…
1st Course:
Chilled shrimp & crab salad, truffle caviar
Korean dumplings with kimchi & cauliflower
Vegan navy bean, mushroom & wild rice soup (cream optional)
Mixed greens, pears, cheddar, walnut vinaigrette
Classic Biga chicken fried oysters (3)
2nd Course:
Slow cooked Angus Beef Denver, braised collard greens, soft parmesan polenta, red wine jus
Seared American Red snapper or Seared Scallops & Shrimp, grilled peach salad, arugula, blue berries, maple rosemary vinaigrette, feta cheese
Seared Duck Breast & Braised Leg Meat, roasted hasselback potato, caramelized onion jus, Dijon spring greens
Roast Loin of Berkshire Pork, black beans, red pepper rice, tomato sauce, crunchy tortillas
Pan Seared Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Mushrooms,citrus rice, cilantro avocado pesto and lime pulp
3rd Course: (To take to your Parade seat)
Chocolate tres leches cake, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate creamuex, summer berries
Kids: 12 and under
Small Tenderloin of Beef, mashed potatoes, green vegetable
Chicken fingers, fries and fruit
Pasta, alfredo or marinara with chicken or shrimp
$140++ Adults $80.00++ Kid’s 12 & under
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Prices includes: 2 course dinners in the main dining room,
dessert package to take to your reserved parade seat, tax and gratuity.)
Parade start time expected about 7:00pm.
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 6:45-8:00pm.
After the parade starts we have another option…
After 7pm 3 Course Dinner During the Parade
(DOES NOT INCLUDE RIVERSIDE PARADE SEAT)
Biga is normally closed on Mondays but since the river parade is going on we decided to open our dining room for a 3-course fixed price dinner for guests looking for dinner and a little refuge from the parade hub-bub and for those that like the parade but don’t need to see every minute of it.
Tables in the dining room may not have a view of the parade but everyone will have access to our balcony at any time.
How it works…Seating starts at 7pm. Once you arrive at the restaurant you will be seated at your table in the main dining room. Most people use their table as a, kind of, home base. You will order your drinks, and food at the table and your dinner will be served at the table but at any time you and your guests may want to take your drinks onto our balcony and watch the parade. Your server will help you time things as you wish.
THIS PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE SEATING ON THE PARADE ROUTE AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A TABLE WITH A VIEW.
The Menu…
Choose one item for each course.
1st Course:
Chilled shrimp & crab salad, truffle caviar
Korean dumplings with kimchi & cauliflower
Vegan navy bean, mushroom & wild rice soup (cream optional)
Mixed greens, pears, cheddar, walnut vinaigrette
Classic Biga chicken fried oysters (3)
2nd Course:
Slow cooked Angus Beef Denver, braised collard greens, soft parmesan polenta, red wine jus
Seared American Red snapper or Seared Scallops & Shrimp, grilled peach salad, arugula, blue berries, maple rosemary vinaigrette, feta cheese
Seared Duck Breast & Braised Leg Meat, roasted hasselback potato, caramelized onion jus, Dijon spring greens
Roast Loin of Berkshire Pork, black beans, red pepper rice, tomato sauce, crunchy tortillas
Pan Seared Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Mushrooms, citrus rice, cilantro avocado pesto and lime pulp
3rd Course
Chocolate tres leches cake, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate creamuex, summer berries
Churro Waffles, strawberries, vanilla bean whipped cream, cajeta syrup
Vegan, Dairy free, Gluten Free Coconut Lime Pannacotta,pineapple rum fruit soup, tropical fruit pico
Kids: 12 and under
Beef, mashed potatoes, green vegetable
Chicken fingers, fries and fruit
Pasta, alfredo or marinara with chicken or shrimp
Rain or Shine Event, Refunds only available seven days or more before event.
$90 Adults $30.00 Kid’s 12 & under.
Price includes food, tax and gratuity. Drinks and other add ons will be billed on consumption.
Parking during fiesta can be problematic. Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are a good idea!
Once your tickets are purchased the restaurant will call you to specify your arrival time. Arrival times available start as early as 7pm and as late as 8:30.
Let Biga do the work for your corporate party!
Biga is the Right Business Dinner Venue
Impressing clients and rewarding loyal staff is easy when you find the right business dinner venue!
Let’s face it, entertaining isn’t your job, It’s ours! We’re happy to do all the work when it comes to your corporate celebrations. Award-winning cuisine, River Walk views and welcoming service. We’ve got it all!
Holiday parties, award ceremonies, working dinners? Whatever your need, our flexible floor plans and custom menus can be crafted for any group of 10-400.
It is never too early to start planning! Call (210)225-0722 or request more info!
Here’s what our clients have to say…
“Booked a corporate dinner for one of our executives. You know it must be great when you get a text while they are dining saying “this place is amazing”.”
“…I am so grateful to you, Rudy and your team for the countless hours of preparation and superb service and kindness extended to me and our group each year. There is no way that any function can be perfect without perfect people working in the background to make it happen – and with such class. You all do exactly that!” -Connie K.
“…we have been hosting receptions for years, and I heard positive feedback from many of our guests that this was one of the best, if not THE best, receptions we’ve hosted. People especially loved the venue, beautiful river walk views and ambience. The service was excellent…”. -Lois G.
“…on behalf of Motorola I want to thank you and the wonderful staff for an outstanding job on our event tonight. The food and the service were fabulous. We had many great comments and that was because of how the Biga team handled the event.” -Rula G.
Traveling Taste Buds at Your Favorite San Antonio RiverWalk Restaurant – Now Boarding to South Korea
For our May Traveling Taste Buds Series, Biga is taking a journey to South Korea to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday. Also known as the Festival of Lanterns, Buddha’s Birthday is determined by the lunar calendar, and this year the celebration falls on May 19th. Join us as we partake in culinary traditions, sample East Asian cuisine, and even make a wish as we light our celebratory lanterns. This culinary journey requires no passports, luggage, or plane tickets. Grab a ride on a Go Rio cruise boat and meet us at Biga on the Banks for a travel-free culinary adventure!
Our South Korean menu will be available all month long!
Savor Korean-inspired Drinks, Appetizers, and Desserts
This month’s Traveling Taste Buds menu features 3 appetizers, 1 sweet dessert, and 1 classic cocktail. Try them all for a complete experience or pair with other a la carte menu items to choose your own adventure. Our South Korean menu is available for dine-in, curbside, and delivery for the entire month of May.
Let’s toast to Buddha with a drink…
Soju Spritzer
rice wine, vodka, citrus-infused green tea, simple syrup, Fever-Tree ginger ale, lemon peel
$13
Next, we invite you to taste mouth-watering Korean appetizers…
Korean BBQ Cauliflower
soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil
$8
Chicken Yaki Mandu “Dumpling”
kimchi, soy-ginger dipping sauce
$10
Beef Bulgogi
marinated beef tenderloin, ssamjang sauce, lettuce cups
$13
Finally, indulge in a Korean dessert!
Yaksik
sticky rice, mango, pineapple
$11
Our Korean menu is only available during May.
Make Your Reservation Today
Take Your Experience Home with Delivery and Curbside
When traveling is not an option, let your taste buds transport you!
Stay tuned for future Traveling Taste Buds itineraries.
Traveling Taste Buds – Vegetarian Dining on the River Walk 
For our April Traveling Taste Buds Series, Biga is taking a journey towards a healthier planet. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day and everything Mother Earth gives us. This month’s Traveling Taste Bud’s menu features globally-inspired vegetarian dishes, responsibly sourced and expertly seasoned. Taste all the flavors our green planet has to offer!
Our vegetarian menu will be available all month long!
Savor Vegetarian Drinks, Appetizers, and Desserts
This month’s Traveling Taste Buds menu features 3 appetizers, 1 sweet dessert, and 1 classic cocktail. Try them all for a completely vegetarian experience or pair with other a la carte menu items for a “vegetarian-ish” dinner. Our Earth Day Vegetarian menu is available for dine-in, curbside, and delivery for the entire month of April. (But, we offer vegetarian dishes year-round, too!)
Let’s toast to Mother Earth with a drink…
Spring It On Me
Still Austin gin, carrot-orange-pineapple juice, sparkling water, earthy salt rim
$12.50
Next, we invite you to taste mouth-watering vegetarian appetizers…
Charred Texas Cabbage
pickled apples, parsley root puree, hot chili peanut oil
$8
Risotto Primavera
spring vegetables
$10
Chestnut, Spinach, and Feta Phyllo
red pepper coulis
$10
Finally, indulge in a vegetarian-friendly dessert!
Banana Kahlua Cake
milk chocolate ganache, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sauce
$11
Our Earth Day menu is only available during April.
*Vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by request.
Make a reservation today.
When traveling is not an option, let your taste buds transport you!
Stay tuned for future Traveling Taste Buds menus.
