Tower of the Americas

That was a cool experience. If you plan to eat there make reservations day or two in advance. We got our tickets using to City Pass and it had been well worth it. We watched 3 4D videos, took the ride to the top, and enjoyed a snack at the cafe. It was a good time. Note the parking there is $20.

We went to the observation deck which was so facinating. It is under construction right now, so it is not turning, but it was beautiful and educational. The line to get your ticket is long, so I woupd recommend buying your tickets online because youbhqve to wait in line for the elevator afyer you have your ticket. The line for the elevator was long, we had about an hour wait, but not too bad if you have the right company. There is a 4D theater that talors more for kids, and a gift shop that is very cute! The restaurant attached we did not go to, mostly because it was booked up so we would have had to make a reservation, and from the online menu it seemed pricey compared to other great options in the area. Overall, not too bad. You do get a wrist band so you can leave and come back all day and the standard ticket includes access to the 4D theater, the gift shop, the build-a-bear workshop, and the observation deck, but not the restruant, which you can reserve or go to separately without buying a ticket.

Our first time visiting with my niece and nephew from Nebraska; and we were blown away! The service was impeccable! The food amazing! Ernesto our server made our experience memorable!! He made great food recommendations as well as is very knowledgeable in making wine recommendations that pair perfectly with our choice of entree.

Went on a Sunday morning. Not all the amenities were open but it was quiet and we almost had the upper deck to ourselves. Staff were really friendly and nice. The views were amazing. You can see all of the City, The Astrodome and the Álamo. Outside was pretty windy but it still felt pretty safe. We also seen they have a really cool bar area on the way down. I’d like to go back for a drink. We bought the photos they took of us before going up. $35 for that which seemed ok as the guy did a good job. Good experience!

Came in on a Sunday evening and it was relatively not busy. We did the observatory side. But they have a bar dining side as well. It’s 20 dollars a person. Includes the ride to the top as well as a 4d entertainment move. Everything was fun and the views were very nice. Would recommend coming and giving this place a look!

$20 a ticket for a pretty nice panoramic view over San Antonio. There were some print typos in the historical information, which I do think should be corrected. We bought tickets online but still had to wait at the ticket office to get wristbands… so that didn’t really serve a purpose. Overall very neat.

If you make reservations in advance, you won’t have to wait. We loved our dinner here! The service was amazing despite it being busy. The restaurant itself is beautiful and we went for sunset so the views were great. Our food was lovely as well! We got the Calamari, arugula salad, quail, seafood pasta, and the brownie sundae!

Magnificent view specially if you go at night. People get confused with the $19.50 which is for the observatory only, if you go to the restaurant just make a free reservation online. To be honest, you don't need to pay 19.50 to enjoy the view, sitting in this beautiful restaurant's table you can appreciate the impressive view.

Such a fun and amazing experience! I am very afraid of heights so I read a lot about what to expect. The elevator ride itself is fast and I chose to look toward the back, so that it felt like a regular elevator. No issues. The restaurant does move slowly, and at first it was a little jarring and I was worried about being motion sick, but it was just fine! Where I did get a little dizzy was when I had to get up to go to the bathroom. But I recovered quickly! Overall, the experience was amazing and the dinner was absolutely superb. Best prime rib I have had in a long time!! We also had the coconut shrimp that was delicious and the lobster tail was perfectly cooked!!

Great view. Great food and drinks. But GOOD LORD THE WAIT FOR THE ELEVATOR TO LEAVE WAS INSANE! We seriously waited for 15 minutes for the elevator to escape the observation tower. Not cool.

First time visiting Tower of the Americas. A SATX iconic part of the downtown skyline! Wasn't very crowded and I did purchase my tickets online prior to arrival. They offer military discount (fyi) which is great! Tickets are fairly inexpensive but parking is $20 which I think is overpriced! I regretted not parking elsewhere and walking.. but the parking lot is most convenient and close to the entrance. They have a bar and restaurant at the top deck with amazing views of all of San Antonio! Grateful for this experience with my sister who was visiting from CA. Customer service was good but the elevator wait to the top was kind of long. Overall good experience!

I love coming here for experience. However I don't think I'll be back. My husband and I went for our anniversary and the service was very poor. It took about 45 min to get our food. I ordered my steak well done and it came out rare. So we had to wait another 15 or so minutes to cook my steak. The manager offered us a dessert for the poor experience.

Went on a Monday at noon. Not crowed which was great but they didn't have the snack bar or restaurant open in the tower. The view was nice but about half of the informative audio panels weren't working. Just an "ok" experience. Wouldn't come back.

For the cost of the place, this place is so mediocre. The service is mid, the food sizing and plating is mid, the flavor is non-existent. We paid nearly 600+ and included a nice tip for a party of 6, but we all left just unimpressed. The only redeeming factor is the pure location of the place, and I understand it's a famous fancy place to eat...but not worth it. Try it once and you're good.

1 star for the 4D wings over Texas movie, it was a big disappointment. 8 minutes long. Several of the seats were soaking wet, be forewarned that you get sprayed with water twice in the face during the movie, along with a couple of random blasts of wind. The seats jerk around at odd times, not very calibrated with onscreen action, it seemed unnecessary and did not add to the experience. At one point, you actually get jabbed in the center of your back with something that comes out of the seat back. It's supposed to simulate a stick showing on the screen, but was uncomfortable and annoying. Very old technology in comparison to other "flying over" movies

Nice views and friendly staff. Lots of issues with the building itself- I don't know if ac was broken completely or just couldn't keep up but everyone was drenched in sweat it was so hot in the tower. The cafe at the top was closed though it was their open hours and the Photo Booth was down so there was little to do at the top. Because it was so hot, people were talking quickly walking around then immediately getting in an extremely long line to just get back downstairs. We spent significantly more time in lines than doing anything upstairs.

Only one elevator working and had to wait for nearly 30 minutes for the elevator to arrive. When it did arrive it was not taking people up to the observation deck even though we had wrist bands. The bartender at the bar was rude at the 601 Bar. Overall the worst experience I have had. They need to get someone managing the venue who represents the best of Texas not showing our visitors the poor service.

We made reservations for our anniversary for 4:45pm on 19 May. Overall, the restaurant has a nice environment, with a good 360 view of San Antonio, and the food was good. Things to consider when making a reservation when the Sun is still out is that it could get a bit warm inside the restaurant as all the sunlight makes it way through the windows. Unfortunately, when we went the AC couldn't keep up with the heat coming through. We ordered two appetizers: the crab cake which was delicious! and the crispy spicy tuna (seasonal special) which was good too. As an entree we ordered the black linguine di mare and the 9oz filet mignon with loaded baked potato. The pasta was delicious, but the filet mignon was nothing glamorous... my husband ordered it medium and it came way overcooked, so they had to do another one. The second time it wasn't medium but medium well, my husband didn't want to say anything further and decided to eat it. The flavor was ok. On a positive note, the server gave us a complimentary lobster bisque while we waited :) my husband also ordered 3 Moscow Mules and they were good as well. For desert we decided to go for the hot chocolate lava and it was the best we've had! The low rating is for the experience we had with the lady manager (working that shift) who approached me while I was breastfeeding my crying baby and asked me if I could "cover up" or go to the restroom to breastfeed. Obviously, I felt embarrassed and stopped breastfeeding and went to the restroom thinking they had a breastfeeding area. They do not! The restroom did not have a chair either. So, I'm guessing the manager was suggesting for me to sit on a toilet and breastfeed my baby? Obviously, I didn't breastfeed there and went back to the table and continued to breastfeed my baby with a blanket on top. This was not ideal because my baby and I were sweating due to the heat, not to mention by that time my poor little girl was crying! My family and I travel often, we've been in various restaurants accross the US and other countries and I've never been asked to go to a restroom or to cover up. It is sad to see that in 2024 we are still dealing with this type of situations. EVERYONE should understand and acknowledge that MOMs are doing the best they can to breastfeed, all while being discreet. People from other tables were smiling at us and my baby throughout our time there, so I do not believe another customer complained. Not sure if it was an employee. Nonetheless it is unacceptable. Honestly, I'm very disappointed because it turned a good experience into a sour one. Based on this and other reviews I've now read, my advice for families with babies who are breastfed and/or have small children is to strongly consider dining elsewhere.

Today, I went to the new year's event and I must say that the service was amazing. The only problem was that everyone who was there made a reservation and they ran out of certain items which doesn't make sense if everyone who was there made reservations. Another thing, it said in the reservation that it would be $250 per person with a 21% gratuity at the end of the mealThe gratuity was not added to our bill at all. Which is fine with us because as previous service industry we know how to tip. However, as previous service industry we know that holidays are not the best tips for servers as people will typically save up their last dime to go out and not tip. The food was disappointing and we were unable to receive the pumpkins crème brûlée because they sold out. The manager, Emily took over 20 minutes to come to our table to speak to us about our grievances and refused to do anything or make any accommodations. Overall, outside of our server and the fireworks the experience was lack luster.

Food was OK. Our server was amazing. She always kept our glasses full and our food came out on time just very upset with the host. We lost my granddaughters ring. It got turned into the host the host never turned it into the manager. She tried keeping it she had her friends call me saying they found the ring outside the tower when I know where we lost. It was inside then the ring popped up back in the tower. I just wouldn't go back. I don't feel comfortable eating or spending my money at an establishment, that employees thieves.

This tower had a similar vibe I experienced at Seattle's Space Needle. The weather at time was humid, but when walking around the outdoor lookout the breeze was refreshing! I seriously wished they had chairs out there. If that was the case I would have stayed there a bit longer. It was great to see San Antonio from above.

The food and drinks were great! It is always a treat to sit high above the city and watch as you look down at all the sites.

Came for my sister's graduation - super busy! The calamari and shrimp were the best. Pomegranate cocktail was nice and strong. Lovely view and great place to take out of towners!

This place was SOOOO beautiful! You don't have to worry about it being too bright because the windows are tinted, and the tower is slowly spinning so that you don't miss one bit of the outdoor beauty. Our waiter was very nice and I'm happy to inform that they take allergies VERY seriously. They kept coming back making sure that they know what we couldn't and could eat. Experience was amazing

Lowkey this is a tourist trap. The views were great but the food was just okay. I had the cedar Plank salmon with blackened seasoning and that wasn't that good. The chocolate cake was pretty good, tho. The noise level was intense because there was families with crying babies. I assumed a different atmosphere but that it was not.

We went here right after the River Walk because it was so close by. We got there around 10 pm-ish on a Saturday, which we thought shouldn't be too bad, since the Tower closed at 11 pm. However, we found our experience to be underwhelming. When we purchased our tickets for about $16.50 each, they didn't tell us that at least 75% of the tower was already closed off to visitors at that hour. We also were not told that a company event was going on that night, and we only found out after some well-dressed people entered our elevator as we were about to head back down. It would have been nice if there were signs out front or if the ticket employee could have told us about the above because we probably would have skipped going there altogether. Or if a good section of the Tower was going to be closed off, it would have been nice if the Tower offered a discounted ticket price of 1/3 or 1/2 what we paid, given that we weren't able to see the majority of the observation deck. We would suggest saving your money for a better viewing experience elsewhere.

Food was luke warm including the soup. Our waiter asked if we'd like some bread with while we waited for our food. But then it took over 40 minutes to get the bread which arrived after our salad and soup and just before our entree. The coconut shrimp appetizer was the only item that arrived promptly and didn't lack flavor. The entrees were mediocre at best. The shrimp and artichoke linguini was missing artichoke all together. The filet was barely warm when it was received and undercooked. Overall, I would not go back to this Chart House. I've been to others and never had such lack luster food or service. We ordered our food promptly when we arrived, but from ordering to our entrees being delivered took over 2 hours, closer to 2.5 hours.

Location San Antonio, TX-close to convention center Parking Large lot-there was a meter but we were there @ evening-no charge Amenities Top of tower offers view of San Antonio-map locator of sites, and a history of Texas/San Antonio. Chart House that rotates. Bar above restaurant. Food and beverage We got lucky as a large party when 2 tables vacated. We had drinks that were great and a dessert. Beautiful view. Friendly service. Summary For a beautiful end of the day- stop here for the view and great service! Loved it!

We were so disappointed with our experience for lunch. First, they seated us right by the kitchen where there was constant traffic. Then, our waiter was just OVER his job from the start. He did not want to be of any help. We waited forever to get refills. They didn't even clear off excess utensils and plates after we ate our appetizers and just served us our entrees with all the plates piled up. It wasn't even busy. It was DEAD. It took over an hour to get our entrees. All around, just a mess. Not coming back to Chart House.

This place is very eloquent. Food is excellent you do have to have a reservation but it is worth it. The scenery is breath taking from the time you get on the elevator to go up to the time you are done.

Great meal and beautiful dining. We had a friend with us we all enjoyed our meals. Really wonderful service. Here for husbands business trip.

What a fun view of San Antonio from the heights! Lots of fun when you are in a city to get to the highest perch and enjoy the view. We were in town to spend time with family and we made this a stop on the way to the airport. Parking is available, accessible and it's a nice walk to the base of the tower with water features. We grabbed lunch at the revolving restaurant and it was nice to see all of the view with drinks and lunch.

Great view, excellent service, very good food. It was a bit pricey but you're paying for the view the ambiance and the service.

We went up at dusk so we could enjoy the views once it got dark. It's a quick elevator ride up. Once at the top, there's a lot of historical information and you can go out to the enclosed platform. The views at sunset were absolutely beautiful. We went on a Monday night and there weren't too many people there.

20 dollars for parking on Sunday after already having my tower tickets was absurd. I wasn't even parked for an hour. When I told the guy it says 15 dollars online for parking on a Sunday he said "it is subject to change". They also cited a special event next door which I don't see how it is related since the parking lots were completely divided and separated. As for the tower, you probably won't get a better view of San Antonio. Definitely worth it. We bought our combo tickets with the Go Rio Cruises and found that to be the best deal. They give first responder and military discounts.

So unhappy with this. We paid for a full ticket, but because they are closing early for an event--not much was open to us. All you do is wait for an elevator. I would not recommend this at all. I wasted 2 hours of my vacay :(

The Bar at the tower of America's happy was worth a stop. The drinks were reasonably priced and delicious. I recommend the mango Mojito. Also tried the hummus sampler and the fish tacos, which were both very good.

Everything was amazing about this place. We made a reservation for our newlywed honeymoon dinner. The server did an excellent job and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the mojitos!!

Come here for the view with a rotating dinning room floor, a solid happy hour and for the nice staff! We came for the happy hour menu and there are some good options. The popcorn shrimp, fries, and pork sliders were all good! Also the happy hour drinks were solid as well.

Great views of S.A. Must see attraction in heart of city. Panoramic views from every angle

I enjoyed the experience, the observation deck is on 75th floor and on a clear day, you can see miles away. The admission is $16.50 per adult & if you want to go to the restaurant/bar lever, just let the staff wearing all back know. The HH from 3 to 7pm is incredible; drinks & food are very reasonably prices & you want enjoy the view and live music as well. CC accepted Parking is $10 on weekends & $15 on weekends unless you cab find parking near by.

Went here for the first time, view is really nice so are the water fountains outside, but as we were purchasing our tickets the guy was kind of rude wasn't very friendly, we then went to the elevators to go up and the another employee in blue asked if we have been here before my sister said no and then he asked if we were going to top but he said it a bit fast that we couldn't understand, my sister proceeded to say no and my father said yes, then the employee in blue got very defensive and rude he started saying "well I asked her if you were going up and she said no" VERY RUDE in a sassy tone, as if we did something to offend him. I'm sorry if you had a bad day but that is not the right way to treat people and also not a good look for the business. That really KILLED our mood!

I don't even know where to begin. Maybe with the fact that while we were being added to the waiting list we asked to a see the menu, we were shown the lunch menu. The host didn't tell us lunch ended at a specific time (2pm). After about an hour and fifteen minute wait, we were told (45 mins), we were sat and then given completely different menus. Many parents understand how it is dining with littles and are accustomed to some people staring and/or making dumb comments. My 13 month old accidentally spilled one of the drinks. Rather than not saying anything out loud, our server decided to tell my father-in-law. NEVER have I had our own server tell my father-in-law that my child was a complete mess. Me and my family will not be returning to this restaurant. I am extremely disappointed since I heard so many good things from so many people.

Definitely check it out! Beautiful views and staff were friendly. Really awesome slowly spinning restaurant, too. A must stop.

I took my family today to try the Chart restaurant at the Towers of America. It's our first time in San Antonio, TX so we thought it'd be a cool experience. After we sat and enjoyed the view we placed our order with our waitress. Nearly an hour goes by and we are still waiting for our food. Our kids are getting upset because they are hungry and everyone seated after us is getting their food. We ask the waitress for an update so she goes back to check. She returns to inform us she hasn't placed the order in and that our food will be cooked next. We asked for the check and decided to take our family elsewhere. They didn't seem to care too much about their error and we only got a refund for our drinks when we asked to speak to the manager. This gave the impression that this kind of thing happens often. Hopefully this is an isolated incident and others have better experiences than ours, we will not be back and will let everyone we know to avoid this place..

Don't let the touristy vibes throw you off- this is a great place for dinner, drinks and happy hour! The tower is an homage to 1960s architecture- it was built for the 1968 Hemisfair which celebrated San Antonio being 250 years old. It's one of the tallest if not the tallest structure in downtown, and features great views. If you like history or architecture it's worth a visit. Parking was $10 in a dedicated lot- I thought this was pricey but not much choice. We expected there to be a charge to go up the tower, but surprisingly there was not! We were able to ride to the elevator up to the restaurant for free. There is a 4D cinema and coffee shop on the ground floor, with some beautiful fountains. Ride up is kinda scary but beautiful- glass elevators so you can see out as you climb. Once on top the restaurant is a rotating one which makes for a nice view. Reservations book up so we ended up at the bar one more floor up. The bar was a lot of fun though! Bar happy hour from 4:30-6pm M-F is not a bad deal- they have quite a few drinks for 1/2 off that were delicious. They had mojitos, margaritas, spirits, and of course wine and beer all discounted. They also have an extensive menu of appetizers from $4-$10. Best happy hour dish was the prime rib sliders- get that with a side of fries and a margarita and you have a solid meal at a nice bar with great views for $19! Definitely recommend- I hope to do happy hour again here soon!

Food was mid. Service was sloooooow. Made a reservation and still had to wait. Drinks were ehh. The view is nice & we got good pics, but that's about it. One & done for me.

I have been 2 times at this restaurant and last night my son took his girlfriend there. If you are willing to wait 1 hour to get the wine you wanted, to be told after that hour that they didn't have that but the manager recommended another one, go there. I'm not going back. They did not get an apology, an appetizer for this mistake, and were charged full price when the wine got there after their dinner. It's ridiculous.

Iconic view, Request K.J. he was so patient, a must when visiting San Antonio. Drinks were fabulous

I went here for my birthday and BOY was it good! It's such a wonderful experience to be so high up! They quickly brought us water and some bread and when we ordered shrimp cocktail they brought that too! It's quite an elegant place. I got a filet mignon with some mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY! But what really took the cake was the mashed potatoes! They were so garlicky and AMAZING! For everyone saying that they had bad experience with kids, why are you bringing them?! This is a fancy restaurant. I'm sure the kids would rather have McDonalds than fancy steak.

Review of observation deck only: My wife and I have a tradition of going to the highest point in every city we visit, and spending time there. This was the lamest in many years of cities. We paid our $80 to go up on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, thinking we'd enjoy a cold drink and a snack up there. Nope. All of the concessions were closed. We made the best of it, though we don't know the city, and had a tough time matching most of the sites to the plain-Jane key they have going around the wall below the window. After about 15 minutes we headed back down to earth, mildly bored and disappointed.

While I would say the Tower of the Americas is a must do while in San Antonio, it is probably a good idea to adjust your expectations accordingly if you have been in other large towers in other bigger cities. This tower may not be as tall, or rotate or have mind blowing views, but this was priced appropriately, fun and offered some good views of the surrounding area. I wish there wasn't a convention blocking off most of the observation area when we were there and it was also a bummer the gift shop closed before the tower did. I was also very surprised and disappointed there was no metal detector or security check before taking the elevator. Overall it was a fun visit - but a one and done.

My husband and I went here for our anniversary. It gives a 360 of San Antonio and had a nice atmosphere. The staff was nice and the food came out in a timely fashion. We ordered a few things off the menu and everything was subpar especially for the prices. It was a nice experience.

The view is really pretty but that's about it. It doesn't seem like it's worth the cost so maybe just go to the restaurant so you actually have something to do. It took more time to wait in line for the elevator than it did to walk around.

Look, you are (over)paying for the view not the mediocre (I am being charitable) food. Nonetheless, I didn't pay to get sick. When I called to complain, I was gruffly told that it was impossible. Be warned!

Excellent service from Jarvis! He was friendly, knowledgeable about all menu items and helped make our daughter's 17th birthday very special! Highly recommend dining here with Jarvis as your waiter!

The view of the city was phenomenal! Military and Seniors get in for $14.67 including tax, $17.86 for adults. Plenty of free parking in front of the Texas Cultural Center (by the flags) and breathtaking views! Didn't stay for the restaurant, but it looked classy and refined. The line for the tickets was only about 10 minutes, and the elevator constantly rotates and goes up or down every 4-5 minutes. Overall great experience and I am glad that I took a short diversion and went.