Silo Alamo Heights Rebranded and Relocated
The restaurant has moved to the lower level of its Austin Highway building and debuted as Silo Oyster Tavern.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Dining Out
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After 29 years of operations, Silo Alamo Heights has transitioned into a new concept called Silo Oyster Tavern. The restaurant relocated to the downstairs level of its existing building located on Austin Highway.
Why it matters
The shift within the property makes space for a forthcoming Italian restaurant concept from the team behind Nonna Osteria. This change marks a significant update to the longstanding dining destination in the Alamo Heights area.
Silo Oyster Tavern features a 90-label wine list and a menu specializing in East Coast oysters, lobster rolls, and shrimp and grits. The restaurant is currently open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m.
The players
Silo Oyster Tavern
This rebranded dining venue offers a seafood-focused menu and maintains a extensive 90-label wine list.
Nonna Osteria
This restaurant group is preparing to launch a new Italian dining concept in the space vacated by the original Silo.
La Fogata
This restaurant currently occupies a portion of the building located at 1133 Austin Highway.
The details
The building at 1133 Austin Highway has a history as a Humble gas station, a food store, and the former home of Nosh. The new menu at Silo Oyster Tavern retains traditional Silo dishes while introducing fresh seafood options like chicken-fried oysters and mussels.
Timeline
Silo Alamo Heights originally opened in 1997.
The restaurant Nosh operated in the building from 2012 to 2020.
La Fogata moved into the building in 2022.
Lunch service is scheduled to begin next week.
Culture Shift
The transition reflects the ongoing evolution of the Alamo Heights dining corridor as popular venues adapt their layouts and concepts to maintain market relevance. This shift mirrors historical patterns seen in the area where legacy spaces are frequently repurposed to host modern, specialized food concepts.
Diners can now find the restaurant on the downstairs level of the Austin Highway building starting at 5 p.m. nightly. Visitors should note that expanded lunch hours are set to take effect starting next week.
The takeaway
The relocation allows the restaurant to modernize its service model while staying in a familiar historic building. Patrons should look for the new oyster-focused menu and upcoming lunch availability to experience the updated dining environment.
What happens next
Lunch service will begin next week with hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary scene, check out our Dining Out section.
More information
For the current menu and reservation details, visit the restaurant menu and information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
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