Tower of the Americas
Large Tower Overlooking Downtown San Antonio
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I had VIP Reservations, had a beautiful view and then the drinks came, I had a drink on the rocks, and I had more ice water than drink, my guest said hers was too sweet to even drink. The food was absolutely the worst I have ever had! I paid for the Chart House Prime Rib. I couldn't believe it, grizzle, fat, and a piece of dried meat that had to have been hidding in the corner of the pan. No one like to complain when entertaining, so I refrained, But I appreciate this opportunity to warn others. Go at sunset, see the view, tailgate before you get there if you know what I mean. Do not order their food. Service was marginal at best. I only left a tip, because of the view, not the food nor the service..You have been warned.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 01 2009
The Tower was surely a place to go when in San Antonio!!! Very nice , clean and Historic!!! Very nice people work here and accomodating as well!!! The Chart House restaurant was so romantic however , the prices were kinda high!! but it's all worth it if you're with your Love of your life...
Reviewed by: Ronaldo from on Aug 24 2009
The view FANTASTIC, go right a sunset for the best views of the sunset and city lights.
Reviewed by: 88lobo from on Jul 13 2009
Even though Heights are not my thing, this place was really wonderful to visit. My Boyfriend and I went for a getaway weekend to San Antonio and this place was just the place to finish the trip. The view was absolutely beautiful and with the sun setting, eating in the restaurant, it was very romantic. It is a bit pricey in the restaurant but the meal was well worth it! Hats off to the chef.. absolutely delicious!
Reviewed by: Yasmin from on Dec 12 2008
The observation deck includes a 4d movie, but for $10.95 it still may sound kinda pricey. There is a $2.00 off coupon you can find in a San Antonio attractions coupon pamphlet widely available at hotels and tourist information places. I recommend looking for that to save some money.
Reviewed by: Bobby from on Jun 27 2008
We really enjoyed the Tower of the Americas. It gives you a different perspective on everything. In the tower you have a map, all the way around the tower cab showing where each landmark is in the city. So you can pick it out on the map, and then actually see it from a bird's eye view. You also can walk on the outside tower deck which is neat. (However, make sure you have your jacket on windy days!) They allow you to stay in the tour as long as you want to. It's a good deal.
Reviewed by: JasonD from on Mar 30 2008
Nice place to have a drink at the top and see out over San Antonio. The staff was very pleasant and informational. The drinks were yummy.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 07 2008
The Chart House Restaurant in the Tower of the Americas touts itself as a high-end restaurant with excellent foods and service. Unfortunately, the food quality and the service were poor. The so called medium cooked prime rib end-cut that my wife and I ordered had a quarter-inch thick crust that you could not saw through. I doubt it was the advertised certified black-angus meat. The manager kept asking me what do you want me to do about it, and he kept saying that other guests liked the prime rib implying that I could not tell a good prime rib from a bad prime rib. Later he dragged the so-called chef out to apologize for the poor food. What a disaster! The manager never did offer a refund/price reduction, or another selection! The windows that over looked the city were filthy, and there were face/nose and hand grease prints on the interior glass. Yuck!
Reviewed by: Daniel from on Jan 15 2008
We ascended the Tower on New Year's Eve day and found it to be a worthwhile attraction. The grounds around the tower are quite well laid out and the water features very interesting and very photogenic.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 03 2008
The food and the atomosphere is outstanding. It's a little pricy, but well worth it. If one has a history of motion-illness it's probably best not to sit next to a window (or facing one). Otherwise, I highly recommend it. -- You should make reservations, especially if your dining on a Friday or Saturday.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2007
Large Tower Overlooking Downtown San Antonio
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I had VIP Reservations, had a beautiful view and then the drinks came, I had a drink on the rocks, and I had more ice water than drink, my guest said hers was too sweet to even drink. The food was absolutely the worst I have ever had! I paid for the Chart House Prime Rib. I couldn't believe it, grizzle, fat, and a piece of dried meat that had to have been hidding in the corner of the pan. No one like to complain when entertaining, so I refrained, But I appreciate this opportunity to warn others. Go at sunset, see the view, tailgate before you get there if you know what I mean. Do not order their food. Service was marginal at best. I only left a tip, because of the view, not the food nor the service..You have been warned.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 01 2009
The Tower was surely a place to go when in San Antonio!!! Very nice , clean and Historic!!! Very nice people work here and accomodating as well!!! The Chart House restaurant was so romantic however , the prices were kinda high!! but it's all worth it if you're with your Love of your life...
Reviewed by: Ronaldo from on Aug 24 2009
The view FANTASTIC, go right a sunset for the best views of the sunset and city lights.
Reviewed by: 88lobo from on Jul 13 2009
Even though Heights are not my thing, this place was really wonderful to visit. My Boyfriend and I went for a getaway weekend to San Antonio and this place was just the place to finish the trip. The view was absolutely beautiful and with the sun setting, eating in the restaurant, it was very romantic. It is a bit pricey in the restaurant but the meal was well worth it! Hats off to the chef.. absolutely delicious!
Reviewed by: Yasmin from on Dec 12 2008
The observation deck includes a 4d movie, but for $10.95 it still may sound kinda pricey. There is a $2.00 off coupon you can find in a San Antonio attractions coupon pamphlet widely available at hotels and tourist information places. I recommend looking for that to save some money.
Reviewed by: Bobby from on Jun 27 2008
We really enjoyed the Tower of the Americas. It gives you a different perspective on everything. In the tower you have a map, all the way around the tower cab showing where each landmark is in the city. So you can pick it out on the map, and then actually see it from a bird's eye view. You also can walk on the outside tower deck which is neat. (However, make sure you have your jacket on windy days!) They allow you to stay in the tour as long as you want to. It's a good deal.
Reviewed by: JasonD from on Mar 30 2008
Nice place to have a drink at the top and see out over San Antonio. The staff was very pleasant and informational. The drinks were yummy.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 07 2008
The Chart House Restaurant in the Tower of the Americas touts itself as a high-end restaurant with excellent foods and service. Unfortunately, the food quality and the service were poor. The so called medium cooked prime rib end-cut that my wife and I ordered had a quarter-inch thick crust that you could not saw through. I doubt it was the advertised certified black-angus meat. The manager kept asking me what do you want me to do about it, and he kept saying that other guests liked the prime rib implying that I could not tell a good prime rib from a bad prime rib. Later he dragged the so-called chef out to apologize for the poor food. What a disaster! The manager never did offer a refund/price reduction, or another selection! The windows that over looked the city were filthy, and there were face/nose and hand grease prints on the interior glass. Yuck!
Reviewed by: Daniel from on Jan 15 2008
We ascended the Tower on New Year's Eve day and found it to be a worthwhile attraction. The grounds around the tower are quite well laid out and the water features very interesting and very photogenic.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 03 2008
The food and the atomosphere is outstanding. It's a little pricy, but well worth it. If one has a history of motion-illness it's probably best not to sit next to a window (or facing one). Otherwise, I highly recommend it. -- You should make reservations, especially if your dining on a Friday or Saturday.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2007
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