9 hotel restaurants San Antonians should try

San Antonians may not get out to the River Walk or Hill Country much, or stay in the lavish hotels, but the restaurants here are not just for visitors. These nine eateries will make you want to be a tourist for a day. less San Antonians may not get out to the River Walk or Hill Country much, or stay in the lavish hotels, but the restaurants here are not just for visitors. These nine eateries will make you want to be a tourist for ... more Image 1 of / 114 Caption Close 9 hotel restaurants San Antonians should try 1 / 114 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — Locals may not get out to the River Walk much, or stay in the lavish riverside hotels, but the restaurants here are not just for tourists.

New chefs are upping their game and changing menus while keeping the favorites. San Antonians with friends and family visiting during the holidays just may want to consider being a "tourist for a day."

Click through the slideshow above for nine hotel restaurant recommendations from the Express-News Taste team, including two that are worth a drive to the Hill Country.

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