SAN ANTONIO, TX — Clementine, one of San Antonio’s most celebrated neighborhood restaurants, is welcoming September with a vibrant lineup of culinary events that highlight creativity, community, and seasonally inspired flavors. Guests can look forward to the return of beloved traditions and new experiences, including Patio & Pearls, a Ligurian-inspired Friday Lunch, and a two-day Dessert Salon with Pastry Chef Elise Russ.
Patio & Pearls
📅 Thursday, September 18
🕖 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The community-favorite event Patio & Pearls returns for an evening of oysters, wine, and music on Clementine’s breezy patio. Guests can enjoy freshly shucked oysters, an extensive wine selection, and live entertainment from musician Chris Guerrero. The full dinner menu will also be available to order.
Open to the public at no cost, Patio & Pearls is both a perfect introduction for first-time diners and a cherished tradition for loyal patrons. The event provides a lively atmosphere for San Antonians to gather, connect, and unwind.
Friday Lunch: A Return to Liguria
📅 Friday, September 19
🕚 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clementine’s monthly Friday Lunch series will transport guests to the Italian Riviera with a menu inspired by Laurel Evans’ The Cookbook: Recipes from the Italian Riviera. Revisiting a fan-favorite theme first introduced in 2022, this updated three-course menu will feature torta di cipolle (onion tart), gnocchi di castagne (chestnut gnocchi), and burrida (fisherman’s stew), among other Ligurian classics.
Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Dessert Salon with Pastry Chef Elise Russ
📅 Wednesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 25
🕢 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pastry Chef Elise Russ will host an intimate Dessert Salon for just 12 guests per night, offering a decadent four-course dessert menu paired with curated beverages. For $75 per person, attendees can indulge in creations such as:
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Huckleberry & corn ice cream sundae
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Figs with Greek yogurt and almond frangipane
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Pineapple upside-down cake with pink peppercorn ice cream
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Elise’s take on a chocolate candy bar
Seats are limited and available through OpenTable.
About Clementine
Founded in 2018 by Chef John Russ, a 2023 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: Texas, and Pastry Chef Elise Russ, Clementine has become a dining destination for inventive, globally inspired cuisine in a lively neighborhood setting. The restaurant is best known for its seasonal small plates, family-style platters, and its signature “Feed Me” experience — a personalized six-course tasting menu crafted daily by the chef team.
In addition to dinner service Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Clementine offers its themed Friday Lunch series once a month, hosts community events, and curates The Juice Box, a monthly wine club. Private buyouts and Clementine @Home, the restaurant’s in-home dining experience, extend Clementine’s signature hospitality beyond its Castle Hills dining room.
Ranked among the top two restaurants in San Antonio by the San Antonio Express-News, Clementine is located at 2195 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, TX 78213. For more information, call (210) 503-5121 or visit www.clementine-sa.com. Follow on Instagram @clementine.sanantonio and Facebook @Clementine.SanAntonio.