Otto’s Ice House to close at Pearl

Otto’s Ice House will end a short run at Pearl six days before Thanksgiving. Less than 20 months after opening in April 2025, the restaurant from Houston-based chef and restaurateur Levi Goode announced it will close on Friday, Nov. 20. “We are sincerely grateful to the Otto’s team and the San Antonio community for the hospitality, support and memories shared during our time at Pearl,” the Goode company said in a statement on Thursday. “We also extend our thanks to Silver Ventures for the partnership and the opportunity to be part of the Pearl district.” Named for Pearl Brewery founder Otto Koehler, Otto’s blended Lone Star State ice house culture with South Texas comfort food in a beer garden along the San Antonio River. The announced closing occurs at a time of significant expansion at Pearl. Santonia Cantina , a concept that blends Northern Mexico and South Texas cuisine, is set to open on Nov. 19. Other concepts scheduled to open in early 2027 include Rosso , an Italian Steakhouse, and Loverboy House Eats , a coffee, lunch and cocktail spot. Rosso will open in the building that held Cured, which closed in January. An unnamed restaurant from Bludorn Hospitality Group will open in the space once occupied by Carriqui, which closed in October 2025. A boutique hotel, Perlen House , is expected to be completed in May next to Loverboy House Eats. More from San Antonio Report Otto’s Ice House to close at Pearl by Ken Rodriguez Nirenberg taps longtime aide and political ‘savant’ as chief of staff by Andrea Drusch Smoke and Fire event to offer first taste of new Pearl concept ‘Rosso’ by Ken Rodriguez