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Chart House

3.2 (1.6k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Alicia M.

My spouse and I enjoyed our lunch together at the chart house. He was a bit disappointed that drat beer was not available as an option. The Cesar salad, butterfly shrimp and calamari with vegetables were delicious. I enjoyed the slow moving 360 degrees view while eating our meal. I would recommend visiting during lunch time as it was pleasant and prices were alright considering our location. We did have to waited a few minutes for one out of two elevators to transport us back down. I would recommend this as a place to visit. The dress code is not as strict as some are led to believe. Best is smart casual clothes, not revealing or with holes and the rest is acceptable. Go enjoy a nice meal!

Tomato and Burrata
Darlene K.

We visited Chart House primarily for the views, and the appetizers really set a strong tone for the meal. We had the tomato and burrata, which was phenomenal--my parents' first time trying burrata, and they couldn't stop talking about how much they loved it. The tomato preparation was incredibly flavorful and well executed. The kimchi calamari is also something my husband and I always order. While I'd describe the flavor more as a sriracha/gochujang-style profile than traditional kimchi, it's still very tasty. The crispness was light, airy, and perfectly done. Unfortunately, the experience changed with the entrées. The price for the entrées was not worth it considering the quality we received. It felt like the kitchen was overwhelmed, and the mains had likely been held under a heat lamp too long. There was no glisten on any of the proteins, and everything arrived dry and overcooked rather than fresh. The mahi, in particular, was very dry and stringy with a texture closer to fish jerky than a properly cooked filet. The lobster risotto fell short. It still resembled rice, but had formed into a solid mass rather than anything creamy or cohesive. The lobster component lacked depth of flavor, and the sauce appeared broken and uneven. Timing was another issue--we essentially made a full roundabout of the tower between appetizers and entrées arriving, adding to the sense that the kitchen was struggling to keep pace. Overall, excellent service from Justin and strong appetizers, but the entrées did not justify the price point that night.

Sunset
Shylo B.

This place was delicious! From start to finish! I was visiting for a business conference and decided to try dinner here. I had already been up to the tower and did not know it was a revolving restaurant Z so that was pretty good! I had the Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, oh my gosh this was so good! Next I ordered the shellfish linguine. Shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops and half a lobster. Again beautiful! Followed by some of the most lovely cream brûlée. Staffed by lovely people! Would return! Thank you.

Julie K.

This is a great location for a date or special occasion. We were from out of town and wanted a neat experience. All of our food was delicious! We went at night but all you saw were lights. If you go during the day you'd obviously be able to see more. Our server was so nice. Food came out at a good pace. Drinks were delicious. Is it worth the drive?...yes

Lint/fuzz on glass
Chalupa B.

We were told this was a tourist destination, however being part of the Landry's group we had a certain level of expectation that was certainly not met. Went on a Wednesday when the restaurant was about half full yet the service was so slow. The entire dinner service took two hours. Normally appetizer, couple drinks, entrée and dessert takes all around 1.25-1.5 hours. I received a dirty wine glass, requested a new one. Waitress brought out another dirty glass and requested yet another one. We ordered the largest prime rib, which is their signature item. Parts of it was so salty. It was simply inedible. We ended up not eating half of it. And you could tell the managers are really neglecting this location judging from the overall service and the bathroom. The door handle on the bathroom was broken for some period of time, you could tell by the marks left on the door. Highly recommend avoiding this location.

Sous vide chicken
Ronnie K.

This was an all around good experience here. The prices are what you would expect them to be. Keep in mind if you go in the evening you will just see lights. The service was fantastic. Didn't feel like we had to wait for anything and the food came out with good timing. My meal was delicious and portioned perfect. Everyone in my party was pleased with their food.

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Susan Z.

Service was slow so you need to be patience. Food was okay. Cosmos were great. Shrimp was good but risotto was Luke warm. Lamb chops not cooked to satisfaction. However the salmon and calamari was excellent. Astomshere was lovely.

Clam chowder
Anh N.

Confused by all the low ratings but we had a stellar experience with a Group of 15, on a Monday lunch mind you. Reservations were easy to make online. Came after a graduation at the alamodome and was easy to get there walking distance wise. Our table host Bryan was great! Attentive, patient. Cocktails were on point! Try the Basil yuzu if you're a gin person. Their cocktail fauxjito was also refreshing! Starters try the calamari and mussels! Flavorful. Fish and chips were perfectly battered. Clam chowder and lobster bisque, get a bowl, won't disappoint. They don't rotate the restaurant until evening service. We still had great views of the city! Great price points on food and drinks. Definitely a great spot for date night. Will be back!

Melanie S.

Great for happy hour - the deals are good and the bar menu is the best option. The apps and fun drink flights are delicious and much more worth it. The entrees are okay here but I don't recommend it. The location and views are the reason to come visit. Service can usually be pretty fast and attentive even on busier nights.

Lizz B.

The view here is great and we loved the moving floor where you get a 360° view of the city during your meal. We got the ribeye, pork chops, coconut shrimp, and swordfish. The ribeye and pork chops were phenomenal. However, the shrimp and swordfish were just okay. The service was good, so no complaints there. I do expect more from a high end restaurant though. I expect them to have every dish on point with nothing left to be desired after the meal, especially for the price you pay. I would come back here for the pork chops and possibly to try other dishes.

Tondra H.

The Chart House in the Tower of the Americas is an experience. To reach the restaurant, you must first wait in line for the elevator ride to the top. Wait times vary, so get there early. I attended an early business dinner with a preselected menu, but the entire experience from start to finish was five‑star. The service, drinks, salads, steaks, and views were top tier. The stunning daytime and nighttime panoramic views and the elegant atmosphere of the restaurant made it a stellar experience. Highly recommended.

Sarra G.

I had made a reservation for mid July but they were remodeling and there were delays. We finally got in a few weeks later, but I really wish that we were notified that the spin mechanism was still under construction. I took my granddaughter there for her 12th birthday, we had this planned for a year and the best part was the fact that you could see all around the city and beyond while eating and slowly spinning. So I was pretty disappointed that it wasn't working since that is what she was most looking forward to. Other than that, the food was very good, along with the service.

so fun watching!
Sam W.

Came here to celebrate my birthday early with my husband, he wanted to take me here as an "experience" type gift so we can explore out of our Fair Oaks Ranch/Boerne bubble haha! Don't get me wrong, we get out of the bubble pretty often but we don't go to the downtown area a whole lot since it can be chaotic with traffic and people. As we got to the area (btw, this is the same weekend of the SA Marathon weekend so great timing haha), you can see the tall skyscraper aka the restaurant/space! We got there a little bit early before our reservation time, so they gave us the option for us to wait in the bar area until our table was ready or wait on the main floor, we opted to wait in the bar so that we can get a sneakpeak on the views. They first take the intro photos with the background of the skyscraper (green screen type thing) before you head on up. Then we are off, the bar/lounge area is on the second to top floor of the tower, below the bar is the restaurant area. We probably spent about 15-25 mins before we got a text saying that our table was ready. Drinks while we were waiting, hubby got a beer and I wanted to try one of their concoctions, I opted for their "Butterfly Effect" which is basically Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Combier Orange Liqueur, butterfly pea flower brew. It was basically like a mini show itself from the bartender! She was really nice and great at explaining what was going in the drink itself! It was also really tasty! Added bonus! Once we got seated to our table area, we actually got a corner table area, looked a little confined at first, but it wasn't too bad! I had to try and remember to not put my arm on the side since the wall was moving (slowly). The view is definitely nice! It rotates 360 degrees in a slow pace. Our server Vivian, who was on it and very nice! Helped with some suggestions on what to order. She was also prompt! Definitely enjoyed her! We got their: Coconut Crunchy Shrimp - it was good, but not outstanding and for 5 pieces of average sized shrimp for the price, not sure about it being worth it. Parmesan Crusted Chicken - came with mashed potatoes and capers: my husband's meal, which he thought was good. I didn't have any so I can't say on my end on how it tasted. Lobster + Shrimp Roll: I thought it was good! Lots of chunks of meat mixed with their mayo sauce dressing and some chopped celery as well. Also came with side of fries (it wasn't a lot of fries, maybe a cup of it at most?) Lava cake: we got lucky and someone didn't want it so we were able to get it quicker than 30 mins! Unfortunately, it only came slightly warm, not hot, the ice cream didn't even melt and when I tried to pierce into the middle, there wasn't much of this "lava" from this cake. It was ok to me. I did a candle to help me celebrate my birthday. For a "elevated" food experience I guess I was expecting a little more, but overall it was ok. For the view itself was already a nice touch. Servers/bartenders were great, friendly, and attentive! Parking: $20 self served for that area.

Molten lava cake - there was no lava and I hate toffee...but it was still mostly good

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We have dinner reservations should we go early to see the observation deck?

Yes or you can go after

Is there a dress code?

According to the Chart House website it states, "Our suggested attire is business or dressy casual. No beachwear, gym attire, baseball caps, athletic apparel, or excessively revealing clothing will be allowed in the restaurant. Admittance is at the… Read more

Do you guys have anything special for birthdays?

Hello Teresa, any special requests for birthdays are up to the discretion of the manager.

Does Chart House have their own Parking?

Yes there is a paid parking lot right under chart house with a guard.

Is a reservation required?

I would recommend a reservation. But if you go without, you can try the bar. In the bar, you can eat from the same menu, but it doesn't revolve, so you get about 1/2 the view.

Do I pay to get elevator to restaurant?

No, but you have to have a reservation.

What is the dress code? Is it okay to go casual (shorts)?

Although you see all attire there and nobody would kick you out, it is a bit of a 'nicer' atmosphere so you may feel a bit out of place going that casual.

Does Chart House have a kids menu?

Yes they did when I was there 11/2020 but we had to as for it

I have reservations for dinner. How does the parking work and cost? Thanks

11.00 to Park.

Do we need to buy a ticket for the observation tower if we have a reservation to eat at the Chart House?

There are two lines on the ground level. One is for restaurant goers, the other for observation deck. You do not need to purchase observation deck tickets if you're going to the Charthouse restaurant or the bar. You'll enter the elevator, then the… Read more

May I make requests that comply with my dairy allergy? Are there dairy-free options?

I did notice dairy free options.

Can you bring your own wine and what is the corkage fee?

Hi David. Yes, you can. The corkage fee is $20.

Hey I haven't been here in a while. I know it's a seafood place, is the seafood pretty decent since SA isn't near an ocean?

Hey Bryan, it's not a seafood place it's a steakhouse but they do have sea food and it's ok. Don't go there if you're starving! The drinks and views are nice, that's why we go there. You also get a free observatory pass.

Can you get separate checks?

Hi Joe. Please call us at (210) 223-3101.

Do they offer military discount?

Hi John. If you are interested in visiting the Tower of the Americas, tickets for Seniors and Military are $11. The ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags Over Texas & the 4D Theater Ride. For any additional questions, please… Read more

How do you get a reservation? I've been trying for 3 days, left messages (no one calls back) and Open Table says it's offline?

Hi Lara. For reservations, please visit our website: https://www.chart-house.com/locations/san-antonio/ or give us a call at (210) 223-3101.

Do they have a kids menu for children?

Yes. And it's very good. One of my kids had the Mac and cheese, which is junk food of course, but… Read more

Does the Chart House in San Antonio have a salad bar?

No, they do not have a salad bar.

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OMG I cannot say enough good things about this place! We were in San Antonio for a conference and…read morewanted to get out of the hotel for a dinner. Firstly, we had trouble getting an uber at first and when I called the staff was very friendly and were able to hold the table a little longer which I appreciated. The menu is a mix of Asian Fusion small plates and I would have loved to have had more of a sampling of the menu but it wasn't that large of a party. The cocktails were not too sweet and perfectly balanced. The Fist of Fury was so refreshing and the Yuzu margarita was delightful! The plates come when they are ready and I have to say the food came really quick! All of it was fantastic! Surprisingly the shredded vegetable salad was amazing and one of my favorite dishes! The tamarind glaze on the Chicken Karaage was not overpowering and so tasty. The service was amazing and the vibes of the restaurant were a lot of fun. The bathrooms were down the stairs and there was a little bar off to the side. Would definitely go back! I couldn't stop talking about it the next day to anyone that would listen.

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Mogwai's Night Out (left) and Lords of Death (right).

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