Omni La Mansion del Rio

04/06/08

Nicest Restaurant on the Riverwalk!

by bfly01 at Citysearch

Even though they were booked the night we wanted to eat there and we had no idea to make prior reservations, the hostess was more than happy to accept us in when the place opened for dinner at 5:30PM. It was our first time there, but hopefully, it won't be our last. You get great food, fantastic service, and a wonderful view of the Riverwalk. Prices are higher than we've ever paid for, but the experience eating there was priceless!

• Pros: Very Romantic
• Cons: Very Expensive

03/27/09

cozy up in style

by SAMetro at Citysearch

Dine at Las Canarias, where it's your choice of a softly lit dining room or the Mexican tile patio with palm trees. A Sunday "champagne brunch” features a spread of sushi, carved meat, omelets, fruits and cheeses, artfully presented desserts and more.

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• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/21/08

Delightful

by JohnJay96 at Citysearch

Food was outstanding. My wife had the filet mignon and I had the Venison Loin both were delicious. For desert we shared the bread pudding which was perfect. The server was very attentive and helpful suggesting wines for our meal. Of course the pricing was higher than I would have liked but comparable to other high end restaurants. It was a nice 5 yr Anniversary treat.

02/13/08

Standout service, beautiful outdoor seating, creative and delicious food

by mediums at Citysearch

We ate dinner here because we were staying at the adjacent hotel, but it turned out to be one of the nicest meals we had had anywhere, ever. The service was standout -- welcoming, helpful, informative of the menu items, and never intrusive. The ambiance in the outdoor dining area by the river was romantic and pleasant. Every morsel of food was special, creative, and perfectly prepared, and the food was not overly rich as is the case with so many similar restaurants. I recommend the bread pudding, which was not what I expected but very interesting and delicious, more like a carmel custard than a conventional bread pudding. Even the coffee was perfect.

• Pros: Wonderful service and food, lovely waterfront
• Cons: Not a single con!

12/20/07

Awesome!!

by roxanel2681 at Citysearch

Great service, great food! Expensive, but it's all worth it! Order the cheese platter no matter what!

One of the best restaurant I've ever been to! too bad chef Cohen is leaving!

• Pros: super!

09/19/07

Stay away from this place

by zoe_cantu123 at Citysearch

The place is nice, I'll give it that and that's about it. I went there and it was dead; we were the only ones there. We received horrible service. The host took a while to seat us which is questionabel because THERE WAS NOONE THERE. The soup tasted like dirt...I'm serious. We had to ask for coffee several times...our waitress had short term memory. When we finished our main course we were not offered the dessert menu. Next time I'll take my business some where else.

• Pros: Pretty
• Cons: Poor service

02/15/07

Very romantic

by lylmichelley at Citysearch

Wonderful food with wonderful service! My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day and it was so much more than expected. The food was so delicious and cooked with flavors I've never experienced before. It's an exquisite restaurant with a relaxed environment. I've been to other high dollar restaurants where it was so uptight, I was afraid to drop a single crumb or talk too loud. Here, I felt relaxed but was still given royal treatment. My ONLY complaint was the hostess who failed to notice me standing there waiting to get her attention for quite some time and I quote "cancelled our appointment because they only hold reservations for 15 minutes." I'm sorry lady but it was Valentine's Day and we were only 20 minutes late. I can understand there are policies in place but there were plenty of tables open so there was no need for the rudeness. My boyfriend who came a little bit after me because he was parking the car told me she did the same thing to him. Perhaps this can be a message to get a new hostess. Other than her, my overall experience was absolutely wonderful and I will be back again!

12/26/06

The Perfect Date

by dinneranyone at Citysearch

With the holiday season in full swing my girlfriend and I have not had as many opportunities to spend time dinning out. Having purchased tickets to the show Chicago, I heard great things about the restaurant and thought what a way to start the evening. The service was impeccable, the management was over the top with kindness and went out of their way to make it a perfect date. Seared ahi tuni with a splash of fois gras was delectable, my girlfriends venison chop was perfectly cooked and my lamb melted in my mouth. If you find yourself running around and and need to take a well deserved break, Las Canarias is an oasis from the daily grind.

• Pros: food was amazing
• Cons: romantic but across from johnny rockets

11/12/06

You Get What You Pay For

by gigicruz at Citysearch

Usually I reserve that comment for proving that free stuff isn't always best. This, on the other hand, while pricey, IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! My husband and I had been there several times when we were out-of-towners and now that we are SA residents, we try to bring our out-of-towners there for the Sunday brunch. This staff is the most attentive in the city. The selection on the massive buffet is unbelievable and will please all. If you go, plan on spending a couple of hours and always make reservations. Ask for one of the tables by the windows overlooking the river. Relax to the sounds of the live guitar player and have a few glasses of champagne!

• Pros: Beautiful view, Fabulous selection
• Cons: None

10/27/06

The historic La Mansion del Rio hides a restaurant of unusual standards.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a creamy color scheme maintain the glow of Las Canarias' crisp but comfortable two-tiered interior. An outdoor dining area satisfies diners intrigued by the Riverwalk. Entrees feature Chef Scott Cohen's exotic unions such as Texas blue crab stuffed swordfish tempura. Other signature dishes include buffalo carpaccio with herbed quinoa and squash blossom roasted corn huitlacoche soup with creme fraiche. Wash it all down with a handmade margarita.

• Pros: great brunch