SAN ANTONIO, TX – January 31, 2025 – One of San Antonio’s most distinguished seafood restaurants, Rebelle, has temporarily closed, according to a statement shared on its social media pages. Housed inside the historic St. Anthony Hotel, the upscale eatery was known for its innovative seafood dishes, carefully curated cocktails, and elegant ambiance.

The announcement, posted on social media, teased a potential transformation:

“Rebelle has temporarily closed, but something new is on the horizon! Stay tuned. #NewBeginnings”

However, while the official messaging hints at a new chapter, Google now lists the restaurant as permanently closed, leaving its future uncertain.

A Staple in San Antonio’s Dining Scene

Since opening, Rebelle earned a reputation for its premium, overnight-shipped coastal seafood, farm-fresh Texas produce, and a mix of shareable plates and personal dishes. The restaurant provided guests with what its website described as “an enchanted sensory experience,” a reflection of its setting inside the St. Anthony Hotel, one of San Antonio’s most iconic historic properties.

With its swanky atmosphere and reputation for modern American cuisine, Rebelle became a sought-after spot for fine dining, date nights, and celebratory occasions.

Chef Stefen Bowers Speaks Out

In the wake of the restaurant’s closure, former Rebelle chef and co-founder Stefen Bowers took to social media with a strongly worded post detailing what he claims was a mismanagement of the restaurant by its majority owner, The St. Anthony Hotel, and its new management group, Crescent Hotels & Resorts.

Bowers, who had been with Rebelle for nearly nine years, expressed frustration over what he described as a slow demise of the restaurant under new leadership:

“In my career of cooking, I’ve never seen a restaurant that held its own, with an absentee owner (and, at times, chef, I’ll admit) go without a single malevolent personnel issue, get BUNGLED so badly in its final stages, by a majority owner, The St. Anthony Hotel F&B and the group hired to take control over the hotel, Crescent Hotels & Resorts.”

The chef also confirmed his own firing from Rebelle just days before Christmas, a decision he attributed directly to Syd Greehey, the property owner. While he stated that the firing initially brought him a sense of relief, he lamented what happened to the restaurant after his departure, calling it “nothing short of sad.”

Bowers’ remarks paint a picture of a beloved restaurant slowly losing its identity in recent months, describing how it was left “gutted, slowly bleeding out in Peacock Alley, undignified and alone.”

Uncertain Future, Possible New Concept

While the social media post from Rebelle hints at a potential reinvention, there are no official details on what will replace the restaurant inside the St. Anthony Hotel or if the brand will relocate.

With Rebelle now shuttered and Bowers focusing on his new venture, Pumpers, the closure marks the end of an era for one of San Antonio’s standout dining experiences.

For now, diners can only wait to see what “New Beginnings” will bring to 300 E. Travis Street. Stay tuned for updates.