Castle Hills neighborhood restaurant Clementine is thrilled to announce its May lineup of community-centered culinary events. Highlights include a one-day-only Mother’s Day tea party, an educational cooking collaboration with the San Antonio Botanical Garden, and the return of the beloved Slice Swap.
WHAT:
Festive Mother’s Day High Tea
The Castle Hills neighborhood gem opens its doors early for the return of its annual Festive Mother’s Day High Tea on Saturday, May 9. The eatery sets the table with an array of savory bites and sweets, complemented by Harney & Sons tea and glasses of bubbles.
The Castle Hills neighborhood gem opens its doors early for the return of its annual Festive Mother’s Day High Tea on Saturday, May 9. The eatery sets the table with an array of savory bites and sweets, complemented by Harney & Sons tea and glasses of bubbles.
Highlights include a Japanese sando-style egg salad, prosciutto and chèvre on Elise’s famous focaccia, scones, passionfruit meringue tart, and more.
Tickets are $75 per person, excluding gratuity. Seating is limited, and reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable HERE.
San Antonio Botanical Garden X Clementine
James Beard Award finalist Chef John Russ heads to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for an educational, hands-on cooking class rooted in seasonality. Open to guests 18 and older, the experience offers an intimate look into the techniques behind the restaurant’s ever-evolving menu.
James Beard Award finalist Chef John Russ heads to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for an educational, hands-on cooking class rooted in seasonality. Open to guests 18 and older, the experience offers an intimate look into the techniques behind the restaurant’s ever-evolving menu.
Tickets are $90 or $80 for members and include a two-hour lesson, two drink tickets, and a collaborative, guest-curated meal, enjoyed amid the lush garden landscape. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Friday French Lunch
This month’s one-day-only lunch highlights the flavors of spring with a guided four-course prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person, with two options per course.
This month’s one-day-only lunch highlights the flavors of spring with a guided four-course prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person, with two options per course.
The seasonal menu features French-inspired dishes such as chilled spring pea vichyssoise, warm potato and smoked fish salad, sea trout grenobloise, and strawberry meringue entremet.
Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged via OpenTable HERE.
Patio & Pearls
Patrons are invited to cherish the final weeks of spring at Patio & Pearls, a beloved monthly community gathering, on Thursday, May 21. The no-charge event features fresh-shucked oysters, a curated selection of wines, and live tunes from local artist Chris Guerrero. Set on the patio, the evening invites guests to settle in, connect, and ease into a relaxed spring night.
Patrons are invited to cherish the final weeks of spring at Patio & Pearls, a beloved monthly community gathering, on Thursday, May 21. The no-charge event features fresh-shucked oysters, a curated selection of wines, and live tunes from local artist Chris Guerrero. Set on the patio, the evening invites guests to settle in, connect, and ease into a relaxed spring night.
Following the event, guests are invited to continue the evening with the eatery's infamous Feed Me experience, offering a natural extension to the night.
Slice Swap
Acclaimed pastry chef Elise Russ invites cake lovers of all ages to Clementine’s biannual cake party on Saturday, May 30. Guests are encouraged to bake or buy their best cake, bring it to share, and join in on an afternoon centered around cake, community, and the flavors of spring.
Acclaimed pastry chef Elise Russ invites cake lovers of all ages to Clementine’s biannual cake party on Saturday, May 30. Guests are encouraged to bake or buy their best cake, bring it to share, and join in on an afternoon centered around cake, community, and the flavors of spring.
Guests are encouraged to bring containers for take-home slices and labels to share what they’ve baked. Sign-up for the first Slice Swap of the year is now open, and dessert lovers can reserve their spot HERE.
Ceviche of the Month: Baja Kanpachi
Beginning in May and running through September, Clementine will introduce a rotating Ceviche of the Month, highlighting the freshest fish and peak seasonal produce. The debut features Baja Kanpachi.
Beginning in May and running through September, Clementine will introduce a rotating Ceviche of the Month, highlighting the freshest fish and peak seasonal produce. The debut features Baja Kanpachi.
This month’s ceviche leans into bright citrus and fruit-forward flavors, with hibiscus aguachile, compressed blackberries and strawberries, cilantro, and Cara Cara orange.
The dish is available à la carte or as part of the restaurant’s Feed Me experience.
WHEN:
Festive Mother's Day High Tea
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9
San Antonio Botanical Garden X Clementine
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13
Friday French Lunch
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 15
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 15
Patio & Pearls
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 21
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 21
Slice Swap
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30
Ceviche of the Month: Baja Kanpachi
May 1 through May 31
May 1 through May 31
WHERE:
Clementine
2195 Northwest Military Highway
Castle Hills, TX 78213
2195 Northwest Military Highway
Castle Hills, TX 78213
About Clementine
Opened in 2018 in the Castle Hills community of San Antonio, Clementine is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal, innovative eats in a modern and lively atmosphere. Led by Chef John Russ, a 2023 James Beard Award Nominee for Best Chef: Texas, and Pastry Chef Elise Russ, the menu features bold, globally inspired flavors through a rotating selection of small plates, generous platters, produce-forward “sideboard” options, and nostalgic, imaginative desserts.
Many guests choose the signature Feed Me, a six-course, family-style dining experience where Chef Russ and team create a personalized menu for the table based on seasonal ingredients and creative pairings. In addition to dinner service Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Clementine offers lunch on the third Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clementine is also home to The Juice Box, a sommelier- and Chef Russ–curated monthly wine club showcasing unexpected, highly drinkable bottles to be enjoyed at home. For special occasions, the restaurant offers private buyouts, providing a warm, intimate setting for all kinds of celebrations. Clementine @Home extends the experience even further, with a fully staffed, in-home dining service that brings Clementine’s hospitality and flavor to your table.
Ranked one of the top two best 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 like on Facebook @Clementine.SanAntonio.