Dining at the hotel: Moda Fare, Ruth's Chris, Tejas Lounge and Spoonful Provisions
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk offers four on-site dining options: Moda Fare for all-day Italian, Ruth's Chris Steak House for steaks and seafood, Tejas Lounge for cocktails, and Spoonful Provisions for coffee and grab-and-go. Hours and service styles vary by venue, so reserve Ruth's Chris for dinner-heavy nights and use Spoonful for quick coffee or pastries.
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Moda Fare — all-day Italian dining
Moda Fare is the hotel's signature all-day Italian restaurant serving house-made pasta, antipasti and pizza with seating options on a patio and at the lobby bar. It handles breakfast, lunch, dinner and a light-bites Spuntino period.
Service periods listed by the hotel include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; the restaurant runs a daily happy hour from 2:30–5:30 PM. Reservations are not required but are recommended during busy times; Moda Fare also takes OpenTable bookings.
- Typical hours (hotel-listed): Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–12:00 AM; Fri–Sat 6:30 AM–1:00 AM; Sun 6:30 AM–12:00 AM
- Daily happy hour: 2:30–5:30 PM
- Good for: breakfast, casual family meals, late-night bites
| Meal | Common times (hotel-listed) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6:30 AM–11:30 AM |
| Lunch | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Dinner / Spuntino | 5:30 PM–10:30 PM (Spuntino 2:30–5:30 PM) |
Ruth's Chris Steak House — fine dining at the River Walk
Ruth's Chris Steak House River Walk operates inside the hotel as a polished steakhouse serving USDA prime steaks, seafood, poultry, sides and desserts. Seating includes an indoor dining room and a patio.
Dinner service and a daily Prime Bar happy hour are noted on hotel materials; reservations are recommended, especially for busy nights and holidays. The venue lists a business casual dress code and offers private dining rooms for groups.
- Dinner hours (hotel-listed): Mon–Sat 3:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sun 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Prime Bar happy hour: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM daily
- Private dining: rooms for groups (sizes vary)
| What to expect | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steakhouse menu | USDA prime steaks, seafood, poultry, sides |
| Seating | Dining room and patio; private dining available |
| Reservation advice | Recommended for dinner and holidays |
Tejas Lounge — lobby-level cocktails
Tejas Lounge is the lobby-level lounge located behind Moda Fare and focuses on curated, Texas-inspired cocktails. It's described as a relaxed, low-key spot to start an evening.
The hotel lists Tejas Lounge hours as Tue–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Because it shares the lobby area with Moda Fare, expect bar seating and a quieter lounge environment rather than full table service.
- Hours (hotel-listed): Tue–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Setting: lobby-level bar behind Moda Fare
- Best for: pre-dinner or after-dinner cocktails
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Lounge / bar |
| Focus | Curated cocktails |
| Service style | Bar seating; lobby-level setting |
Spoonful Provisions — coffee, pastries and grab-and-go
Spoonful Provisions is the hotel's coffee shop and grab-and-go outlet offering specialty beverages, pastries and quick bites for guests on the move. It suits early departures, late arrivals and anyone who prefers to eat in their room.
Hotel-listed hours run daily starting at 6:00 AM with later closing times on weekends. Spoonful is a good option when you need something quick without a full restaurant sit-down.
- Hours (hotel-listed): Mon–Thu & Sun 6:00 AM–12:00 AM; Fri–Sat 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Good for: coffee, pastry display items, portable breakfasts
- Location: hotel lobby/retail area for quick access
| Item | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Specialty coffee | All operating hours |
| Pastries & grab-and-go | Morning and throughout the day |
| Late-night service | Available on Fri–Sat until 1:00 AM |
Practical tips: reservations, timing and dining with family
Ruth's Chris recommends or requires reservations for dinner and private dining; Moda Fare accepts reservations but they are not required. For weekday convention crowds, plan dining either before 6:00 PM or after peak dining hours.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk markets itself as family-friendly and all venues welcome guests of all ages, but note that breakfast at Moda Fare is not complimentary and charges apply unless you have qualifying lounge access such as the Grand Club.
- Moda Fare: reservations preferred at busy times; has a family-friendly casual dress code
- Ruth's Chris: book ahead for dinner, observe business casual dress code
- If you have Grand Club access (booked in Grand Club rooms), breakfast and some snacks/beverages in the Grand Club are complimentary per the lounge schedule
| When to book | Why |
|---|---|
| Ruth's Chris (dinner) | Popular for special occasions; reserve to secure seating |
| Moda Fare (weekends/peak nights) | Open-late and busy during convention season |
| Spoonful Provisions (none) | Walk-up service works well for grab-and-go |
Accessibility, dress code and dietary questions
The hotel's public materials list dress codes: Moda Fare casual and Ruth's Chris business casual. For dietary needs, both restaurant and lounge staff can typically accommodate common requests, but the hotel materials do not list a formal medical-diet program.
If you require accessible seating or have mobility needs, contact the hotel in advance. For private-group dietary requests or large parties, advising the restaurant ahead of your visit is the best way to confirm accommodations.
- Moda Fare dress code: casual
- Ruth's Chris dress code: business casual
- For special dietary needs or accessibility requests, contact the hotel directly before arrival
| Question | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Need accessible seating | Contact hotel or restaurant in advance |
| Large party or private dining | Reserve and discuss menu in advance (Ruth's Chris offers private rooms) |
| Food allergies | Inform server and kitchen when ordering |
