Clementine
Castle Hills
Restaurant in Castle Hills, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clementine operates Tuesday through Saturday with a Friday-only lunch window, but published detail stops there; no cuisine type, no pricing, no chef bio, no wine-list preview. Castle Hills diners book on referral rather than research. If you trust the recommendation and don't need advance menu visibility, the limited schedule suggests intentional curation; if you prefer transparent pricing and format detail before committing, look to Dough Pizzeria Napoletana or Ilsong Garden instead.
About Clementine
Clementine in Castle Hills lists its hours and dress code. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, opens for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, opens Friday for lunch from 11 AM–2 PM and dinner from 5–9 PM, opens Saturday from 5–9 PM. Dress code is smart casual. Beyond those basics, details such as cuisine, price point, menu format, chef, booking process, or service style are not available.
The Wine Program
Information about Clementine's wine, cocktail, beer, or broader beverage program is not available. That means diners should not assume a particular drinks focus in advance. If beverage options matter to your visit, the safest approach is to ask Clementine directly before going, especially for dinner service. The schedule is: closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday 5–9 PM.
When to Go
Friday lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM, is the only midday service. Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM. Because details about seating, reservations, menu structure, pricing, or group capacity are not available, choose your visit based on the hours and the smart-casual dress code rather than assumptions about format. Diners comparing options can also consider Clementine alongside Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Ilsong Garden, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, sichuan garden, or browse our full Castle Hills restaurants guide for more nearby dining context.
Planning details
- Location
- 2195 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- clementine-sa.com
- Phone
- +12105035121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clementine sits unobtrusively on NW Military Highway as a quietly refined counterpoint to Castle Hills’ flashier options. The restaurant foregrounds provenance—the sourcing of ingredients is described as the organizing logic—so the kitchen feels deliberate and seasonally responsive rather than trend-driven. That attention to purveyors yields a sophisticated, composed experience that favors thoughtful plates and restrained presentation. The room reads as polished and inward-focused: it rewards diners who seek ingredient-driven cooking and quietly curated menus. In short, Clementine comes across as a well-crafted, sophisticated hidden gem for those willing to explore beyond the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares.
Best For
Clementine is best for evening meals that call for refinement: date nights, special-occasion dinners and celebratory group meals fit naturally with its fine and near‑fine approach. The menu’s emphasis on provenance and changing supply lines makes dinner the clearest moment to experience the kitchen’s intent, and the pastry program — from Cardamom Donuts with candied kumquats and coffee ice cream to the Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée and the attention‑grabbing $10,000 Carrot Cake — gives the meal an eventlike finish. Guests who appreciate ingredient provenance and composed, seasonal plates will find it especially rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Because Clementine structures cooking around specific purveyors, expect menus to shift with the season and ask your server what’s freshest that night. Make a point of sampling the dessert program: the Cardamom Donuts with candied kumquats and coffee ice cream, Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée, Clementine Crunch Bar and the notable $10,000 Carrot Cake are signature highlights listed in the venue information. If provenance matters to you, inquire about the farms or suppliers behind the dishes; the kitchen builds plates around those relationships, and servers can steer you toward the plates that best showcase the current sourcing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and lively with warm, professional service; casual-elegant atmosphere enhanced by an open kitchen that adds theatrical elements to the dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Cardamom Donuts with candied kumquats and coffee ice cream
- Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
- $10,000 Carrot Cake
- Clementine Crunch Bar
- Ms. Julie's Beets
- White Mushroom Salad
Planning details
Location
2195 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, Notable alternative
- sichuan garden, Notable alternative
- Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Notable alternative
- Ilsong Garden, Notable alternative
- Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Castle Hills peers, Clementine occupies the most opaque position. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana publishes its Neapolitan format and pricing; Ilsong Garden lists Korean menu staples and operates seven days a week. Sushihana Japanese Restaurant signals omakase structure with advance booking, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine runs casual walk-in service with transparent pricing. Clementine offers none of that pre-visit clarity, no phone, no website, no published format. That secrecy works if you're dining on a trusted referral and value the element of surprise. For everyone else, the lack of baseline detail (cuisine, price range, booking method) makes it the hardest venue in the comparison set to recommend confidently.
If you want a reliable dinner in Castle Hills with clear expectations, book Dough for wood-fired pizza or Ilsong Garden for Korean barbecue. If you're chasing omakase precision, Sushihana is the documented choice. Clementine is the venue you try when a local insists you go, you're comfortable walking in without knowing what you'll spend or what's on the plate. For diners who need that transparency, the rest of the Castle Hills roster is easier to navigate.
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Compare Clementine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clementine | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Sushihana Japanese Restaurant | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| sichuan garden | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Dough Pizzeria Napoletana | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Ilsong Garden | Castle Hills | No published awards |
| Sawasdee Thai Cuisine | Castle Hills | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Clementine?
Information about bar seating at Clementine is not available. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday 5–9 PM; the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Ask Clementine directly if bar or counter seating matters to your visit.
What are alternatives to Clementine in Castle Hills?
Dining options to consider include Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Ilsong Garden, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, sichuan garden. Use the hours and smart-casual dress code for Clementine when deciding whether it fits your plans.
Does Clementine handle dietary restrictions?
Information about allergy accommodations, dietary restrictions, or ingredient details is not available. Contact Clementine directly before visiting if allergies or dietary needs are important to your meal.
What should a first-timer know about Clementine?
Clementine is in Castle Hills. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday 5–9 PM; it is closed Sunday and Monday. Dress code is smart casual.
Is Clementine good for a special occasion?
Clementine may fit a special occasion if its Castle Hills location, smart-casual dress code, hours work for your plans. Information about private rooms, tasting menus, wine lists, or celebration services is not available, so confirm those details directly before booking around a milestone.
Is lunch or dinner better at Clementine?
Friday lunch is the only midday option, running 11 AM to 2 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM. Without menu or format details, the better choice depends mainly on your schedule.
Can Clementine accommodate groups?
Information about capacity, private rooms, or group bookings is not available. If you are planning for a larger party, contact Clementine directly to confirm whether the restaurant can accommodate your group during its service hours.
