Business Details
24 Years
experience
Exceptional Steak and Seafood in Downtown San Antonio
Since 2002, Bohanan's Prime Steak & Seafood has elevated fine dining in San Antonio through a commitment to culinary excellence and impeccable service. Anchored in the historic heart of downtown on Houston Street, we operate two distinct venues: the upscale upstairs dining room offering Old-World steakhouse elegance and the more casual Bohanans Restaurant & Bar downstairs. Our kitchen, led by Chef Mark Bohanan, specializes in custom-cut prime aged beef, including exclusive Akaushi beef, and fresh seafood flown in daily. We uphold rigorous standards for presentation, sourcing ingredients with a dedication to family recipes and South Texas traditions. Recognized by Zagat Review since 2008 and awarded Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence since 2025, we combine disciplined craftsmanship with an appreciation for the artistry of dining.Our staff's expertise extends to guiding guests through an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails, ensuring every visit reflects our attention to detail. The restaurant's sophisticated ambiance, marked by dim lighting and tasteful decor, creates an environment where service excellence meets culinary innovation. Through decades of collective experience, we maintain a reputation as San Antonio's premier destination for steakhouse dining, private events, and creative catering. Our dress code reinforces the dignity of the space, requiring polished attire while prohibiting casual wear to preserve the experience for all guests. This enduring philosophy has earned consistent acclaim from regular patrons and first-time visitors alike.
Services
Prime Steaks
Seafood
Private Dining
Catering
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer Akaushi beef and fresh seafood flown in daily since 2002.
- Chef Mark Bohanan's family recipes inspire our South Texas culinary traditions.
- Our staff maintains Wine Spectator Award-winning standards for wine excellence.
- Zagat-recognized for consistent dining excellence since restaurant opening.
- We combine formal service with architectural elegance unmatched in San Antonio.
Associations and certifications
- Zagat Review
- Wine Spectator
What people say
Unforgettable experience
Excellent service
Top-notch presentation
Worth every penny
Sophisticated ambiance
Services
Prime Steaks
Our prime aged beef program features custom cuts and exclusive Akaushi selections. The meat's superior marbling results from decades of careful supplier relationships and traditional dry-aging techniques. Every steak preparation reflects Chef Bohanan's disciplined approach to preserving natural flavors while enhancing textures through precise cooking methods.
Seafood
Daily seafood deliveries ensure optimal freshness for our ocean-to-table dishes. The kitchen specializes in preparing flown-in catches using methods that preserve natural moisture while developing complex flavor profiles. Presentation emphasizes visual artistry alongside traditional South Texas seasoning influences.
Private Dining
We offer four distinct venues accommodating groups from 6 to 130 guests. Each space combines historic architecture with modern amenities like HD projectors and sound systems. Our catering team creates customized menus while maintaining the restaurant's exacting culinary standards for special occasions.
Catering
Our catering division extends the restaurant's excellence to external venues through carefully engineered transport and service protocols. Menus adapt classic dishes for offsite presentation while preserving flavor integrity. The team manages events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.
Gift Cards
Gold-embellished gift cards provide flexible access to our complete dining experience. Recipients enjoy the full culinary program including wine pairings and signature dishes. The cards represent a curated gift option for special occasions and business hospitality needs.
People
Mark Bohanan
Chef & Owner
Chef Mark Bohanan combines family culinary traditions with modern steakhouse expertise. His grandmother and mother taught scratch cooking fundamentals while his grandfather influenced barbecue techniques. With formal training and decades of restaurant experience, he created a concept that honors Texas heritage while meeting contemporary fine dining standards.
Questions
What makes Bohanan's steak program unique?
Our program features custom-cut prime aged beef including rare Akaushi selections with strict aging protocols and heritage-based preparation methods.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
While specializing in meat, we provide carefully crafted vegetable accompaniments and seafood alternatives for non-beef preferences.
What are the dress code requirements?
Collared shirts required for men (jackets optional). Gym attire, casual wear, and overly informal clothing prohibited to maintain the dining room's dignity.
Can you accommodate large groups?
Our four private venues accommodate 6-130 guests with customized catering options while maintaining the restaurant's service excellence standards.
What wine recognition has the restaurant received?
We've earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence annually since 2025 for our curated wine program and pairing expertise.
Is parking available?
Valet parking operates daily after 5pm with validated rates from our front entrance on Houston Street.
