As San Antonio’s canine population braces for the annual July Fourth Armageddon, San Antonio’s restaurant scene is shooting off its own fireworks. From new details about a mysterious Italian steakhouse to a host of happy hour deals, here’s all the dining news you need to know in July.OpeningsM ore details are emerging on Ardēre Braceria Italiana, the new Italian concept from the restaurant group behind Chama Gaúcha and J-Prime Steakhouse. While the upcoming eatery has been mostly hush-hush, it has slowly been leaking a few teasers of the interior and fare via its newsletter and social media channels. One thing’s for sure: it won’t be Olive Garden. The decor renderings are in an autumnal palette, mixing in touches like ‘70s-style bucket chairs with Platner-style tables for a vibe that’s somewhere between Hollywood Regency and Dallas’ short-lived Playboy Club. Inexplicably, one mood board features a woman (in Bianca Jagger white) with a disco ball head. In other words, the place will be swanky, serving dishes like grilled octopus and burrata, when it opens in fall 2026. ...read more read less