Pearl’s New Ice House Announces April 15 Opening Date
Pearl’s New Ice House, Otto’s Ice House, announces April 15 as their opening date. Guests at the new Ice House can plan to enjoy classic Texan fare and cold drinks along the San Antonio River starting later this month.
WHAT:
Chef and restaurateur Levi Goode is excited to announce the opening date for his newest concept, Otto’s Ice House, located in San Antonio’s Historic Pearl District. The restaurant and bar, located at 111 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212, will open to the public on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Otto’s Ice House is named for Otto Koehler, the founder of the Pearl Brewery, who as many Texans know, has a storied past. The new Ice House will pay homage to his legacy: the good, the bad, and the ugly. As legend has it, Otto had an extramarital affair with two women, both of whom shared the same name as his wife, Emma. In a lovers’ quarrel, one of his mistresses fatally shot him. His wife Emma took over the brewery and ran it successfully through prohibition and beyond.
Otto’s is meant to be a place where people can come together on the banks of the San Antonio River to trade tallboys and tall tales. Cold beer, drinks and delicious food are on the menu at Otto’s, with cocktails like Micheladas, Honeysuckle Frozé, Damn Goode Margaritas, Otto’s Last Shot and more. The Ice House will also feature popular Texas fare such as Goode Street Tacos, Homemade Bratwurst, Hill Country Deluxe Smashburger, Nachos, a German Soft Pretzel and more.
The new Ice House marks Levi Goode’s restaurant debut in San Antonio, but the business is anything but new to the well-known restaurateur. Levi Goode is the three-time James Beard-nominated president, CEO and chef of the beloved Goode Company restaurant group in Houston and chef and owner of the recently opened upscale Credence and Sidebar concepts in Houston. For updates about Otto’s Ice House, follow along on Instagram or visit www.ottosicehouse.com. For additional details on Chef Levi Goode visit levigoode.com.
WHEN:
11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hours of operation starting April 15:
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Sunday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Friday – Saturday: 11 to 12 a.m.
WHERE:
Otto’s Ice House
111 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212
ABOUT LEVI GOODE:
Levi Goode, fifth-generation Texan and three-time James Beard Award nominee, leads the iconic Goode Company’s family-owned and operated business in Houston, Texas. As the current-day curator of all things Texas, food isn’t just what Levi does; it’s who he is. Son of famed BBQ-monger Jim Goode, Levi grew up in the restaurant business and credits his father for demonstrating a strong work ethic and the importance of honoring the diverse Texas culture. Growing up with boots on both sides of the border quickly taught him that cooking is about sharing a way of life—and a way of doing things—much more than it is just combining ingredients. Levi remains fiercely committed to sharing and preserving the famed hospitality and rich cooking traditions of the Lone Star State, serving up authentic varieties of Gulf Coast seafood, Tex-Mex, and mesquite-smoked barbeque across the city. He oversees every aspect of the 46-year-old company, from its 12 restaurants and popular live music venue to its thriving catering operations and e-commerce business. In 2024, Levi launched his first restaurant concepts under his personal brand, Credence and Sidebar, which opened to critical acclaim. In spring 2025, he will expand his personal brand of restaurants with the opening of Otto’s Ice House in San Antonio’s popular Pearl district.
His community involvements only echo his passion to pass on the best of Texas. Levi has served on the board of the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, hosting events for international and out-of-town visitors seeking a taste of genuine Texas food, hospitality and music. He has partnered with other top chefs to showcase Houston’s dynamic food scene through the GHCVB’s monthly fundraiser, “Houston Culinary Tours: Where the Chefs Eat” and he is an active and founding member of Foodways Texas, whose mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the vibrant variety of food in Texas. Along the way, he’s been featured across local, national, and international media, including the Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, the Travel Channel, Food Network and the Wall Street Journal. The Houston Business Journal acknowledged Levi as one of its top young professionals, naming him in 2013 to its “40 Under 40” list. On multiple occasions, he has been recognized as a semifinalist for outstanding restaurateur by the James Beard Awards, the highest honor for food and beverage professionals in North America.
ABOUT PEARL:
Pearl is a dynamic neighborhood built around the historic Pearl Brewery, located just north of downtown San Antonio on the banks of the San Antonio River. Pearl is home to architecturally significant buildings like the brewhouse and stable—both built in 1894—and numerous plazas. Today, Pearl is home to dozens of unique culinary concepts, one-of-a-kind retail, weekend markets, residential communities, innovative office tenants, the San Antonio campus of the Culinary Institute of America, and the award-winning Hotel Emma. Pearl is a vibrant district where the community gathers to play, work, and live; it is a place where things are made and celebrated with purpose and sincerity. Learn more atpearl.com. Stay connected with Pearl on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
