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FINE DINING MENUS

Award winning Chef Bruce Auden and his chefs update our fine dining menus daily. The dining room is open 7 nights a week at 5pm.

Main Menu

Menu Changes Daily November 2, 2023

Starters | Snacks

Bibb Radicchio Game Packet, Asian chili sauces & veggies, cashews 7 each.

Habanero Jerk Scallops (2), cheesy Texas grits, pineapple rum chutney 22.

Escargot, mushrooms, red wine garlic butter 16.

Crab & Gulf Shrimp Campechana, spicy tomato clam cocktail with olives, chilis, cilantro & avocado, crispy tortilla chips 17.

Texas Gulf Chicken Fried Oysters (3), squid ink linguine, pancetta, Swiss chard, whole grain mustard hollandaise 18. -add oyster $6

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, brioche French toast, pear-apple-strwberry chutney, duck cider jus 30.

Apple-Smoked Salmon Chalupa (2), black bean, avocado, cilantro, lime crème fraiche, pickled veggies, trout roe 13.

Grilled Wagyu Burger, brioche bun, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pomme frites 22.

Cheese Plate, Vermont Creamery herby Chevre, Cave Aged Buttermilk Basque, Moultonzola, Marcona almonds, quince paste, walnut date cake, honeycomb, toasty bread 18.

Bread Service.  Buttermilk Cornbread 6.  Pain au Levain 6.  Focaccia 6.  Basket with all three 8.

 

Salads | Soups

Turkey Pozole Verde with cabbage, radish, jalapeno & lime  12.

Grilled Beet Salad, sherry garlic vinaigrette, baby arugula & goat cheese 13.

Romaine Hearts, red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile 12.  -add Chicken Breast or Quail $8

Local Baby Greens, apples, toasted walnuts, brie, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, vanilla bean balsamic vinaigrette 13.

Thai Inspired Vegetable Salad, shiitakes and crunchies, sesame ginger dressing 11.  -add Spicy Shrimp $4 each

Spring Mix & Frisee, fiery pecans, aged English cheddar, golden raisins, crumbled bacon, maple Dijon vinaigrette 13.

Main Course

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi, hazelnut parmesan chili crusted, white beans, sweet potatoes, escarole, red peppers, white mole 45/24.

True American Red Snapper, parsnip puree, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, caper beurre blanc 45/24.

North Sea Salmon, bacon braised cabbage & apples, roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelize onion & pear jus 45/24.

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver, pepper & onion corn pudding, spiced zucchini, pickled red onions, red wine jus 44/24.

13oz Angus Ribeye, crispy confit potatoes, charred shishitos, roasted mushrooms & tomatoes, pinot noir demi, horseradish sauce 65.

Grilled 8oz Beef Tenderloin, two potato gratin, asparagus, jammy tomato, Worcestershire steak sauce, bearnaise 59.

Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack, cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, carrots, corn, okra & peas mushroom veal reduction 55/29.

11 Spiced South Texas Antelope and Lockhart Quail, goat cheese tart, Brussels leaves, chestnuts, cranberry orange chutney, juniper sauce 54/28

Ian’s Berkshire Pork Chop, roasted sweet potatoes, charred broccolini, vermouth jus, blueberry-apple chutney, spiced almond dukkah 39.

Grilled Bell & Evans Chicken Breast, mashers, asparagus, chicken jus, black pepper butter 26.

Stuffed Butternut Squash, chickpeas, quinoa, kale, feta, pomegranite, pumpkin seeds, cranberry dressing 22/11. -add chicken breast or quail $8. 

Sides  7.

Pommes Frites | Mashers   |   Corn Pudding

Cheesy Grits   |  Korean BBQ Cauliflower   |  Two Potato Gratin

 

Dessert

Grand Marnier Souffle, Grand Marnier crème Anglaise 16.

Sweet Potato Sticky with English custard, caramel, orange confit 12.

Apple Cake, crème fraiche ice cream, apple caramel, cranberry compote, pecan tuile 12.

Biga Sampler, sticky toffee pudding, torta divina, warm cranberry apple crumble 16.

Dark Chocolate Mousse, brandied cremes, whipped cream, chocolate cigarettes, chocolate sauce 12.

Vegan Apple Cranberry Crumble, crumble cookie, vanilla bean “ice cream” 12.

Sorbet, Citrus Lemon Verbena, Guava, Soursop 6.

Ice Cream, Pumpkin Pie, Midnight Espresso, Bourbon Caramel Pecan 7.

3 Course Prix Fixe Menu

$49 Choose one for each course. No substitutions or splits, please.

Add wine pairings for $25

1st Course (choice of…)

Turkey Pozole Verde with cabbage, radish, jalapeno & lime

Romaine Hearts, red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile

Spring Mix & Frisee, fiery pecans, aged English cheddar, golden raisins, crumbled bacon, maple Dijon vinaigrette

2nd Course (choice of…)

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Denver, pepper & onion spoon bread, spiced zucchini, pickled red onions, red wine jus

North Sea Salmon, bacon braised cabbage & apples, roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelize onion & pear jus

*Mustard Crusted Australian Lamb Rack, cheesy Texas grits, marinated feta, carrots, corn, okra & peas, mushroom veal reduction  *$7 supplement charge

Stuffed Butternut Squash, chickpeas, quinoa, kale, feta, pomegranite, pumpkin seeds, cranberry dressing  -add chicken breast or quail

3rd Course (choice of…)

Sweet Potato Sticky with English custard, caramel, orange confit

Apple Cake, crème fraiche ice cream, apple caramel, cranberry compote, pecan tuile

*Biga Sampler, sticky toffee pudding, torta divina, warm cranberry apple crumble *$4 supplement charge

Split Fee 4.

Cast of Characters:  Bruce Auden – Chef/Owner, Martin Stembera – Chef, Brandon Waddell- Chef, Joshua Robles- Private events Chef, Amy Delbridge- Pastry Chefs

 

  

Biga Thanksgiving Menu 2023 | Adults $75 – Kids Menu Available $30 for 12 years old or younger

Reservations only available by phone:  (210)225-0722

This is a “working menu”.  There may be some changes between now and Thanksgiving Day.

Course One – choice of…

Maine lobster brioche slider/ avocado deviled egg, trout roe /Sriracha gulf shrimp cocktail

Sesame scallion noodles/ roasted Brussels with honey chestnuts/asparagus and mushrooms

Country Pork pate, pickles and mustard/Benton’s smoky ham sweet potato and kale / beef carpaccio

Course Two – Autumn Salad, served family style

Mixed greens, apples and pears, fiery pecans, golden raisins, aged white cheddar, maple Dijon vinaigrette

Course Three – choice of…

A Biga Tradition, white and dark meat organic turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, sourdough dressing, green beans, crispy onions and cranberry orange chutney

Herb Roasted Ribeye of Beef, crispy confit potatoes, carrots, parsnips, mushrooms and tomatoes, Biga steak sauce, béarnaise

True American Red Snapper, hazelnut parmesan chili crusted, white bean, sweet potato, escarole, red pepper, white wine butter sauce

Scallop and shrimp, pasta carbonara, prosciutto, hazelnut oil, zucchini, tomatoes, truffles

Stuffed butternut squash with chick peas, quinoa, kale, feta, cranberries and pumpkin seeds, savory vegan gravy

Dessert – choice of…

Desserts will be announced soon.  We’ll have a few Thanksgiving classics that have modern twists.  Check back here in a few days for more details.

Does Thanksgiving make you thirsty?

You’re not alone!  We’ll have the usual brunch classics available along with wine (by the glass or bottle) and beer.

Anne has come up with some original Thanksgiving libations to quench your thankful thirst…

The Fall Fizz – $14

Cranberry vodka, apple cider, prosecco and orange bitters

Cornucopia – $14

Balcones Baby Blue corn whiskey, ginger liqueur, pear brandy, lemon, cranberry juice, orange bitters

Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake Martini – $13

Absolut vanilla vodka, house-made pumpkin spice cream, cinnamon simple, lime

Your Favorite RiverWalk Restaurant Announces Day of the Dead Parade Packages on sale  SOLD OUT

October 2, 2023

Biga Day of the Dead River Parade

Join us for an unforgettable evening at your favorite riverwalk restaurant Biga on the Banks! Indulge in a delicious dinner before enjoying a front-row seat to watch the mesmerizing Day of the Dead River Parade. This in-person event will take place at our river walk restaurant. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and witness the colorful floats and captivating performances. Reserve your seat now for an evening filled with food, fun, and festivities!

October 27th.  $87 for adults | $50 kids 12 and under. TICKETS FOR SALE

Your Favorite River Walk Restaurant Day of the Dead packages

Limited Seating at your favorite river walk restaurant for the day of the dead parade

How it works…

Ticket holders will arrive starting at 5pm or as late as 5:30 and seated for dinner in our dining room. Make your selections from our special 3 course prix fixe dinner Day of the Dead menu and enjoy dinner. Once dinner is complete you will vacate your table and take a seat river side to watch the parade.

The parade will be passing our area a little after 7pm so we encourage all ticket holders to arrive no later than 5:30 to have plenty of time for dinner before the parade.

All ticket holders are expected to vacate their tables when the parade begins. This package includes a parade seat, dinner selected from the Day of the Dead prix fixe menu (menu below), tax and gratuity. Additional items like drinks or extra items ordered will be billed to the guest once dinner is complete.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. In the unlikely case that the parade is cancelled, ticket holders are still welcome to enjoy dinner at thier original reservation time.  

PARKING:  Remember, parking can be problematic during parades.  Using a driving service like Lyft or Uber could simplify your drive downtown!

The menu may change a little before parade day, but this is how it is shaping up so far…

1st Course: Choice of

Romaine Hearts- red pepper Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan tuile

Roasted Corn and Poblano soup- pico de gallo and crisp tortilla whisps

Shrimp and Crab Campechana- tomato clam cocktail with olives, chilis, cilantro & avocado, tortilla chips

Layered Cashew Queso with sweet potato crisps

2nd Course: Choice of

Seafood enchiladas (3)- rolled and topped in mole verde

Crispy skin bone in chicken breast- white mole, citrus salad

Suadero Street Tacos- slow cooked beef and seared with coriander and onions, corn tortillas

Vermicelli- mushrooms, fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle

3rd Course: Choice of

Warm Mexican chocolate brownie, dulce de leche, crema Mexican ice cream, chocolate mole pecans

Vanilla flan, candied pumpkin with candied pepitas

Bunuelos de Viento, strawberry, cinnamon sugar, crema mexicana, candied almonds

Kids: 12 and under. Choice of

Chicken and cheese quesadillas with fruit & fries

Beef, mashed potatoes, green vegetable

 

 

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Very New American Cuisine on the Riverwalk

 

Highest Zagat restaurant rating on the San Antonio Riverwalk.

Biga on the Banks has enjoyed Diner’s Choice honors since 2009.

A coveted star rating and high praise for Chef Owner Bruce Auden.

“Excellent service...” Raves and reviews from over 500 Biga guests.

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203 S Saint Mary's St.
San Antonio, TX78205
210.225.0722

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