We came here on a Sunday morning however, the brunch wasn't available yet so we ordered off the menu. The choices were rather limited. I had the eggs Benedict and one of my dining companions had the all-American breakfast. a friend and I split the eggs Benedict and they split it in the kitchen for us. So each Dish came just beautiful. I was really appreciative of that. Araceli was our server and she was very attentive, and we were quite pleased with her service. V carpet and ceiling tiles could be replaced. Needs a little refurbished, but the food and the service were excellent. read more

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We came here for breakfast, I got the all American breakfast and my husband opted for the buffet. He said the scrambled eggs weren't great but not bad just kind of there, he really enjoyed the potatoes and biscuits. My sunny side up eggs were good and my bacon was as well. The coffee was really nice, and our server was excellent. We were there early on so there weren't many other diners in the room and no ghostly ones either lol. We loved the old charm of the restaurant and will definitely stay at the hotel one day just for the fun of it. read more

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Service was great, breakfast was good too. Coffee at the restaurant was very good coffee. Prices were kinda steep so I rated overall 4 stars. read more

The best Sunday Brunch Prime rib, omelette station, eggs Benedict, fantastic coffee and yum all around. Elegant room Staff attentive So worth it! read more

So, when you're staying The Menger everyone is so nice and it's nice, neat, and oozes history. The restaurant is very nice and well decorated. Our waiter was so nice and attentive. But the food, oh man. It was a Thursday at 8:00 am and they had their buffet along with their regular menu (which is rather limited). The buffet offerings were as my 12 year old put it, "This food is what they give at retirement communities!" The link sausage was gray and lacked any real flavor. The biscuits are the same ones served in school across Texas, and the pancakes lacked flavor and had a gummy consistency. For just under $100 before tip, you're better served looking for other options in the area. The meal was so lacking we didn't even take photos. Very disappointing. read more

Looked up breakfast restaurant's near the Alamo, and while checking online the pictures sold us. When my wife and I got there we were greeted by friendly staff and were able to sit immediately, however we were the only ones in the restaurant. Upon looking at the menu it was very limited my wife ordered a basic egg, hashbrowns, bacon and toast breakfast. I ordered French toast. When we got our orders the hashbrowns were undercooked and almost to the point of still being raw potatoes. The bacon was paper thin. My French toast was soggy and undercooked also. The prices of this restaurant were extremely high but I chalked it up to tourists corridor prices. I would not recommend this restaurant! read more

Initially, I understood the price ($50) and was okay paying for it. I paid for two people. My wife and I were expecting good quality food for the price. When we arrived, it was a hot day and we had to walk around quite a bit to find the restaurant. It was located at a hotel. It was very decorative inside. There were only three stations. They didn't have much food at each of the stations. The employees had attitude. Again, for the price, I could've found somewhere better that treated us with respect. read more

We dined here twice on our trip to San Antonio: once for a formal dinner for the conference we were attending and once just for the mango ice cream. The food was very good at the dinner, but the standout is 100% the mango ice cream. We had to come back again for the ice cream as it's easily some of the best ice cream we've ever had and we would come back for it every single time we're in the city. Make sure you try some when you're here! read more

Colonial Room Restaurant - The mango ice cream is definitely worth the visit! - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of my favorite meals while in San Antonio was at the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel! I struggled to find the restaurant though due to construction around the Alamo and had to stop to ask for directions twice. I was first told to enter through the Menger bar which thankfully had just opened moments before at 12 pm. Once through the bar, I had to ask the hotel front desk staff for further directions. I had made a reservation online because I was in San Antonio for a work conference and had limited time for lunch. To my surprise, it was actually just myself and two other tables during my dining experience around 12:30 on a Tuesday last week. My waitress was very attentive, and I really enjoyed my experience! The Colonial Room is historic and beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant and then a stop at the Menger Bar before leaving the hotel! read more

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Our family goes every year at Christmas. The decorations are beautiful and the food is exceptional. Great service and Free valet parking too. What's not to love?! read more

Well folks, today I have a sad tale to share, after what should have been a great dining experience. I joined eight other retirees from a Northside elementary school for a holiday luncheon at the historic Menger Hotel. I admit that I went with high expectations, as this group has gone several years in a row, and those who have been before talk about it with a sense of awe and wonder, as if it must have been simply wonderful. Today, it wasn't that. It wasn't that at all. The hotel is beautifully decorated for the season. I got there early with another member of the group. We walked around taking pictures of the beautiful three-story area which was part of the original hotel building. The large tree in the center of the room was stunning. Everything was so high class and elegant. It added to my expectation. Afterall, this was going to be an all inclusive holiday buffet with a great reputation. I had paid $32.40 in advance to reserve my spot. Okay... I am only going to comment on the items I actually had. I started at the salad table. I had some fruit, some cheese, and a bowl of beef vegetable soup. There is nothing to say about the fruit or cheese, they were merely cut up and put on the line. The fruit was sweet and the cheese selection was good. The soup was very good, but was more of a "hamburger stew" than a soup. It was nicely seasoned and satisfying. My second trip to the buffet was for my main courses. There were only two being offered: airplane chicken and beef burgundy. I did not bother with the sides of potatoes and rice, because I have to restrict carbs for health reasons these days. I did opt for some of the steamed vegetable medley. It consisted of yellow squash, zucchini, red peppers, and broccoli. The chicken was overcooked to the point that the meat had a dry powdery feel when I chewed it. The sauce that it was smothered in was tasty, but not tasty enough for me to bother with a second bite. The beef was tough and also overcooked. I chewed the one bite I took for longer than I wanted, just to make it swallowable. I think that rather than slow cooking the beef in the sauce for hours, they cooked it over high heat too quickly. The vegetable medley had ZERO seasoning on it. There wasn't even a hint of salt. The vegetables were cooked nicely, though, and it was the best thing on my plate. That alone is a rather sad statement for what should have been a very upscale buffet. I asked for a cup of coffee before going to get my dessert, which I wanted to put off for a few minutes since the meal had been so disappointing to this point. I really enjoyed the coffee. But come on- what restaurant can't make a decent cup of coffee? There was a nice selection of desserts. However, as I said, I am not supposed to eat a lot of carbs- especially not sugary ones. I told myself that my one reward for being extremely careful with my food selections on the buffet would be allowing myself to have a normal-sized serving of bread pudding. I had heard that the Menger was famous for their bread pudding. I will say that it was very good. I have had better, but this was really up there with some of the best. I wish I had skipped everything else and only had dessert! They had a "serve yourself" bowl of eggnog surrounded by empty wine glasses. I decided to give it a shot- sugar be damned! I was bothered by the soup ladle they provided. It did not have the pouring spout on it that most punch ladles have, so it got a little messy. When I got to my seat, I sniffed it to see if it had liquor in it, although I didn't expect it to. Instead, it had a really offensive odor. Some at the table said it smelled like insecticide. I thought it was more like very sour milk. I took a tiny taste of it and nearly gagged. It tasted so horrendous, that I wanted to spit it back in the glass. Instead, I swallowed it quickly and chased it down with coffee. I can not even begin to imagine what in the recipe could give that awful odor and vile flavor. The server for our table was very good at clearing dishes and keeping my water and coffee filled. I was sitting at the head of the table, and I think he thought I was paying for the meal. I noticed that not everyone at the table got the same service. At one point I watched him reach in front of one of the ladies to clear the plates of the lady sitting to her right. He should have walked around the table and done it differently. As part of our "all inclusive" we were provided valet parking. Our valet was great. He had a wonderful attitude and was very welcoming. I think he was probably the best thing about my entire experience at the Menger today. My final thoughts are simple. First of all, avoid the Menger's holiday brunch completely. The buffet at Golden Corral is much better and a whole lot less expensive. Secondly, if you have to go for a social event, stick to a cup of coffee and some bread pudding. read more

Great buffet went during Mother's Day and had lots of options. They had waffle making station and egg omelet as well plus other food. They are know for their bread pudding and it's to die for read more

Beautiful restaurant in a beautiful, historic hotel! Plus, two hours validated parking at the hotel when you go to the restaurant. Great breadsticks and generous wine pours. Just don't come expecting to be finished with your meal within 2+ hours. I sincerely hope that my experience was a one off, fluke and that the service holds up to what is expected of an institution like the Menger. Now for the reason for the low rating. The service on the night of October 17th. The reservation was for 10, more came than expected. You would think they would be happy about the extra business since our group of 16 tripled the number of patrons in over 2 hour window. As soon as we realized the number of attendees was more than RSVP'D, I let the maitre'd know and asked if we could add tables to our group. Our group was all there and seated by 645. Our orders weren't taken until after 715 and by 745 we still didn't have our orders. I asked the maitre'd for a status update as we had another reservation at 8. I was interrupted with a hand in my face and told that our party was bigger than expected and did we tell our waiters we had another engagement and that what was ordered takes at least 20 minutes to prepare. All my interactions with the man were curt and abrasive and defensive. Also, the menu is misleading and the pricing is not what is listed in some situations. The menu lists several main entrees and the wording says you have an option of one of these 3 side and vegetables. Except if you order the alfredo. No indication of that exception anywhere. Also, if you order an entree to split, they try to charge you $4 extra for the dish. I tried calling the manager multiple times to discuss with noone answering the phone. read more

Came here for their Christmas brunch buffet. We were given good service. Our server was prompt, courteous and attentive. The atmosphere was dated but appeared to be well kept. Just remember part of the charm of coming here is it's storied history. The food was fair for a mass presentation. The turkey was flavorful and the salmon was good, but nothing was outstanding including the prime rib. The value of eating here today was the diverse selection. If you factor the fact that there was no need for home prep or clean up this might work for you too. read more

The Colonial Room Restaurant has a Full hot breakfast. Breakfast is more than satisfying. Lunch menu is limited. Burgers for the most part. read more

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Let me state this first. If it wasn't for the front desk help "Maria" I would give three stars. But because of the impeccable service that was shown towards us in all the room trouble we had, this beautiful, old, haunted hotel gets and deserves 4 Stars. If you are in San Antonio be sure to stay at "The Menger" hotel. Walk around and read about the history. The Colonial restaurant was excellent. A bit slow in service but our food was good. read more

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The only reason we came here was to try the famous Mango Ice Cream! The 5 stars are only a review on that and the restaurant itself! It's beautiful!!! Bill Clinton had the ice cream shipped to his swearing in and this was just a fun additional fact. It's the original recipe! Not too sweet and not too tart! I would go back just for a scoop and a coffee! read more

Colonial Room Restaurant - The Famous Mango Ice Cream - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Server was nice But service was very slow Food was good Atmosphere was nice Everything was clean But high on prices but it's a hotel eatery so to be expected read more

Such potential gone horribly wrong. The food had good flavor but was poorly cooked and cold. The yolks in the poached eggs were hard, the waffles were soggy, dense and hard to cut and everything was cold. The coffee was really good but everything else was disappointing. $40 ticket for a sorry breakfast read more

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This is the best brunch in San Antonio! It is located inside of the historical Menger Hotel. Valet is complimentary for guests dining at the Colonial Room. Rosann welcomed the guests to the restaurant. She was extremely nice. The food was freshly prepared. The omelette was made to perfection. I don't think I've ever had crab bisque taste that great! The bread pudding, carrot cake and key lime pie were also my favorites. Our server Valerie kept our table clean and never missed a beat. The hotel was simply beautiful. read more

I'm giving this place three stars because of the excellent customer service and decor. Our waitress told us about her own experiences/encounters with the spirits at the Menger Hotel. She told us about the things she's heard and a little bit about the history of the town, which was great even though it was not part of her job. The decor was fancy and looked liked everything was stuck in time. We had the sirloin and the Chicken Acapulco. The presentation was very plain. The chef overcooked my steak but the waitress brought out a new steak. We also had chocolate cake and the famous mango ice cream. the chocolate cake was very fudgy. The ice cream was alright but not spectacular.... We def recommend checking this place out for pictures and maybe drinks but not for dinner read more

We come here the same time every year for a delicious breakfast before a couples massage at the spa! I always get the Eggs Benedict because it's so good! Exquisite service by Araceli Hernandez helped to make our experience even more special. read more

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I did not care for the food. The eggs were not cooked well enough for me, from what I was told they used to have a better Buffet. I won't be returning read more

Came to the restaurant for a tasting for our upcoming wedding and everything was magnificent! Mr. Jose, the restaurant head server was the sweetest! He made sure to explain everything and was very attentive. Chef Chad, the food is delicious! I highly recommend their signature mango ice cream for dessert. read more

Colonial Room Restaurant - The Famous Mango Ice Cream - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great food and service, but was overcharged and management never fixed it after saying they would. I went to the Sunday brunch with my husband. The service was fantastic and the staff was very attentive and quick to respond to requests and refill food. The hostess even jumped in to make food at one point. The food was good, though I hoped there would be a larger selection. My main complaint is that they overcharged us, and after repeated phone calls to management and they stating they would fix the error, they still haven't. They error wasn't a monumental amount, but when I'm dining out I expected my credit card to be charged correctly and if it's not, I expect that situation to be remedied when brought to their attention. I won't ever go back there, but if you'd like to, I would suggest paying in cash so they will not overcharge you and then ignore the error when brought to their attention. read more

Quiet and beautiful atmosphere. Situated inside the historic Menger Hotel. Please get the Reuben sandwich! It was the best sandwich I've had in my life. The bread was buttery, it was hot and melty with enough meat to fill you up! Will come back just for it read more

It is the best Sunday Brunch ever. Lots of choices and new favorites. The bread pudding with rum sauce is fabulous, there are lots of healthy and unhealthy choices. Come stay awhile. read more

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I went to this place once before with my girlfriend. She just wanted a cup of coffee and the snooty guy at the front said, "There's a starbucks across the street." So we left and I never got to try the mythical mango ice cream that day. Today I tried again. The servers were great! The place looks great too! I could tell this place was pretty top notch. The waiter poured my glass of water and then I saw it. A tiny little fly floating at the surface. I've never really experienced bugs in my food before so it was kind of comical. I really didn't care so I didn't make a big deal about it and just told the waiter about it and he quickly switched it out with a new cup of water. Anyways, that's the only real reason why I docked two stars from this place. That and because the place smelled of smoke from something burning in the kitchen. The only thing I ordered was the legendary mango ice cream and it was pretty good. It was like a perfectly frozen custard. Just cold enough for it to have a little fight in it but still super creamy and delicious. My favorite part of the whole ice cream was the little ice cream cone chip on top of it. That thing tastes so good they should sell it in bags. The ice cream only cost $6.50. Pretty expensive for ice cream but I was actually anticipating more so not a bad deal. Will this ice cream change your life? Nope. But if you are eating at the Menger Hotel and want a dessert to go with the meal you probably won't regret getting the mango ice cream. read more

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Decided to stop in for lunch. The restaurant is in the old part of the hotel which is very charming. At the same time it is old and there is a musty smell throughout. It wasn't pleasant and was pretty powerful. I almost left because of it. The restaurant was nearly empty at lunch. They had a buffet but I passed. I had a tuna salad sandwich and the famous mango ice cream dessert. All of it was average. The ice cream cost almost as much as the sandwich nearly doubling the bill which was surprising and certainly not worth it. Service was polite and quick. In sum, definitely visit the hotel but reconsider the meal. read more

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Since we went to the early service this Sunday, my wife decided on eating the buffet at the Menger since we only eat here during Easter. As usual, we were seated upon arrival by a very pleasant hostess in a very well lit, elegant dining room, and my wife and daughter immediately went to the omelet and waffle bar and place their orders. My son and I strolled over to the meat bar and had some prime rib bar carved to order and sampled our way through a very generous buffet. My wife was very happy with the omelet both with the offerings and the dish, my daughter was extremely pleased with both her omelet and waffle and my son and I enjoyed the prime rib, baked salmon and mashed potatoes which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. With the waitress providing great service and drinks, the afternoon meal was really nice. Finally, my main purpose for revisiting the Menger was their awesome bread pudding. Once again, the bread pudding was moist but firm and extremely flavorful. And, the glaze and ice cream completed the dessert. If you are blessed to be in San Antonio over a weekend, you must try the breakfast/brunch buffet at the Menger Hotel. You will not be disappointed. read more

I wish I could rate this place zero stars. I tried the lunch buffet today for the first time and was very disappointed. Choices were minimal and the food was bland. Golden Corral would be a better choice and I absolutely refuse to eat at that establishment. To start there was only one meat selection and it was roast pork that was stone cold. The only main dish for someone who cannot eat pork was one of the two pasta dishes. Those were luke warm. The salad selection was one of the biggest disappointments as the few items available were of low quality and misrepresented. "Caprese Salad" was really a garden salad, no mozzerella or basil to be found in the entire place. The "Greek Salad" was just raw egg plant and zucchini sprinkled with a few olives and feta. There was some awful looking brown slop that I assume was tuna salad. The desserts were minimal as well and all appeared to be pre packaged items and not made in house. There was also a temp issue with the desserts as the cheese cake was room temperature and it had just been brought out. They would fail health inspections on failure to maintain proper food temperatures. I did mention the one meat choice to our waitress early in our meal. She in turn offered to bring something else from the kitchen, which I declined. I would think a manger would have stopped by after that l, but he or she was MIA. Further, a co-worker asked to order from the menu after my mention of the meat selection to be told the menu was not available for ordering. Don't waste your money here. read more

Not the cheapest breakfast in town, but solid as a rock. Quality ambience and furnishings. Nice breakfast with omelettes or scrambled eggs to order. Quality servers who care. With the juice and coffee included, the price works out just fine. I enjoy weekday breakfasts here while in town. read more

The food was mediocre which would normally be a 3 star. The reason I gave it one star is because of their sanitation. We watched the chef come out of the kitchen with new items for the buffet. He took the lids that were on the buffet and put them on the floor. He switched out the trays and put the covers from the floor back on the food. Totally disgusting and probably in violation of health code. We told the busser what was happening but he didn't say anything to the cook. So we watched this behavior continue for the duration of our 45 minute breakfast. Made me a little worried about what things are allowed in the kitchen that I couldn't see. Won't Lgo again. read more

The Colonial Room is an awesome choice for brunch and lunch. They have a clean and plentiful buffet in a bright and elegant setting. Options include an omelet and waffle station, fruit and cheeses, crackers, salads and ready made hot items too. With all of that as part of the buffet, I have never ordered off of the menu. Ah yes, desserts too. Cookies, bread pudding and homemade ice cream are common offerings. Service has always been prompt, my coffee is freshened and plates are removed without having to ask. If you have the time before or after your meal, walk the property of the Menger Hotel as it has quite the history behind it and plenty of displays and photographs to tell the story. read more

We were staying at the Menger and decided to try the Colonial Room Restaurant because we were charmed by the old world ambiance. Service was prompt, although the waiter had trouble figuring out our request to split the bill and provide an itemized receipt for business purposes (we each got a bill for 1/2 of the entire order). The tortilla soup was tasty, but it was unusual to contain ground beef instead of the customary chicken and was so thick, it was almost more like chili than soup, especially topped off with a huge pile of shredded cheese and dollop of sour cream. Unfortunately, the food quality went downhill from there. I also had a Greek salad, which was underwhelming--a large plate of greens with some olives, feta cubes and sliced banana pepper rings. We had to try the famous mango ice cream, but this was also did not live up to the hype of Bill Clinton's praise (immortalized in a photo in the lobby). Neither it nor the mango purée on top tasted of fresh mango but rather of some processed sweetened prepackaged mango with some kind of thickener and an artificial aftertaste. Neither of us finished the huge serving of three scoops. With all the other excellent restaurants in San Antonio, I'm not sure I'd bother to return to this one next time I return to town. read more

I can't believe they list an Executive Chef. The food appeared to be frozen meals that were nuked. If you can recall, remember Banquet Frozen Roast Beef in Gravy. Yes, really. Or airplane meals in the day. I ordered the Chicken Champignon. News flash: those were NOT wild mushrooms. And the gelatinous sauce was definitely not made to order. He ordered Wienerschnitzel. A mistake. The whole choice was a mistake. Definitely NOT fine dining at dinner. I would not try again. The Menger should up its game. Its heritage is at stake. read more

We went for Sunday brunch and the experience was awesome. The hotel's history is very interesting and the interior was beautiful. Our server Araceli was amazing, really attentive and personable. All of the food we had was great, from the omelette bar to the roast beef to the bread pudding with rum sauce. Chef Jose was really fun to chat with and he even stopped by with the bread pudding recipe for us later. The live music added a nice touch. We loved the mango ice cream. Would definitely come back! read more

Great buffet. The omelette are made right in front of you. Everyone is super friendly. We have reservations for our first Thanksgiving visit here and I've heard they get overwhelmed so we will keep that in mind when dining that day. I've also heard the dining experience is out of this world for that particular day. I will repost after we have gone again. read more

My wife and I enjoyed breakfast in the Colonial Room in the Menger Hotel. It is a very clean, very old-fashioned restaurant in the stately and historic Menger Hotel, next door to Alamo. My wife enjoyed her breakfast much better than I enjoyed mine--she said the coffee was excellent, and she gave a thumbs up her breakfast sandwich. My feeling was a little different--everything was just fine. The eggs were not fluffy, the biscuit wasn't flaky and the bacon was wilty. Service was very friendly, and the place has a great, historic feel to it--it's a little like eating at a place on Disney World's Main Street USA without the characters strolling around. I wish the food was a little better so I could recommend it a bit more, but eating here will give you a taste of San Antonio's history. read more

My wife and I had dinner here as part of our ghost tour and the food was horrible. The service was just as bad, our waiter disappeared and we couldn't get a refill on our water. The steak was way over cooked, food was not good and over priced. read more