Savor the Season: 3 Must-Try Easter & Lenten Menus in San Antonio
Whether you’re looking for a fresh weekday lunch during Lent or a decadent three-course brunch to celebrate Easter Sunday, San Antonio’s culinary scene is stepping up this spring. From meat-free “stacks” to gold-leaf carrot cake, here is where you should be eating. (The Newstand, Mokara Hotel & Spa, Omni La Mansión del Rio, 2026)
🥪The Newstand Coffee & Sandwiches
Best for: A fresh, elevated Lenten lunch
One of San Antonio’s favorite cafes is leaning into peak produce with a seasonal selection that’s light, flavorful, and completely meat-free.
Named The Courant, this sandwich was designed to highlight ingredients at their seasonal best. This isn’t your average veggie sub; it’s a layered, nutrient-dense powerhouse featuring:
- The Filling: Complex baby heirloom tomatoes, soft straticella cheese, and fresh arugula.
- The Flavor: Zesty pesto, fresh basil, and rich olive oil.
- The Vessel: Golden-brown sesame bastone bread.
Pro Tip: You don’t have to wait for “Fish Friday.” The Courant is available every day throughout the Lenten season.
Best for: Seafood lovers on Easter Sunday
For those seeking a fine-dining experience on the Riverwalk, Ostra is offering an exclusive $62 prix fixe three-course menu available only on Easter Sunday.
The Menu
- First Course: Gulf Blue Crab Beignets with jumbo lump crab, shaved fennel & green apple slaw, and lemon gribiche.
- Second Course: Soft Shell Crab Benedict paired with poached eggs, crawfish & tasso ham hollandaise, and charred asparagus on toasted brioche.
- Dessert: Key Lime “Baked Alaska” featuring coconut gelato, torched Swiss meringue, and passionfruit coulis.
🍖Four Brothers at Omni La Mansión del Rio
Best for: Upscale Southern comfort food
Just across the water, Four Brothers Southern Provisions is hosting a “tour of comfort food” with a $59 prix fixe menu that puts a Texas twist on Easter classics.
The Menu
- The Starter: Deviled Eggs & Pork Belly—thick-cut maple bacon and truffled yolk mousse topped with their iconic jalapeño cornbread crumble.
- The Main Event: Short Rib Benedict—48-hour braised beef short rib served on chipotle cheddar biscuits with a duck fat hash brown cake.
- The Grand Finale: “24-Carrot Cake”—a warmly-spiced cake with cheesecake mousse, candied pecans, and a garnish of edible gold leaf.
Comparison at a Glance
| Venue | Focus | Price | Availability |
| The Newstand | Meat-free / Fresh | A la carte | Daily during Lent |
| Ostra | Refined Seafood | $62 Prix Fixe | Easter Sunday Only |
| Four Brothers | Southern Comfort | $59 Prix Fixe | Easter Sunday Only |
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