We stayed in the adjoining hotel for a two day conference so we had one lunch and one breakfast here. Lunch: Had the cheeseburger — was actually very good. Was on a brioche type bun with bacon and guacamole. Fries were fresh and had a nice texture — little crunch on the outside but fluffy inside(sorry — not sure how else to describe). The service was slow even though there were only a few tables. Breakfast: This was a bust. They didn’t open until 8:00am. Once we were seated and received our menus, service was SLOOOWWW. Waiter was nice enough but couldn’t remember a thing. Asked for toast — got hashbrowns. Asked for coffee — got water. Asked for jelly — nada, Bacon was burnt and the eggs were meh. It was so ridiculous I started looking for the camera or Al Funt. Price was way too much for the quality. Synopsis — if you are not in a hurry and don’t want to walk to the Riverwalk then maybe have lunch but skip breakfast and go somewhere else.
Mike B.
Tu valoración: 2 San Antonio, TX
I probably would never have eaten here if I hadn’t been attending a class in the adjacent hotel ballroom. This place has zero ambience. I think they were going for some kind of industrial chic, but it comes across more like the gloomy lobby of a Cold-War-era Russian hotel. It’s not inviting at all. And the fact that I was the only lunchtime customer amplified my discomfort. Perhaps inspired by the Soviet-like setting, I ordered Beef Stroganoff. I received a small bowl containing a gummy mélange of noodles, meat, mushrooms and cheese – the latter having no place in a Beef Stroganoff. It was weird. Fortunately, the waiter was very friendly and accommodating. He is the only reason I’m not writing a 1-star review. It’s really odd that this restaurant turned out to be such a dud – the Sugarloaph coffee shop in the same hotel lobby is excellent! I won’t be back to De Novo. Your mileage may vary.
George M.
Tu valoración: 4 New Orleans, LA
Great food and service on a Saturday morning. Had the steak and eggs rancheros. My wife had the omelette and it was wonderful too.
Judy n.
Tu valoración: 1 Seattle, WA
i’m pretty confused by the rave reviews. while the space & décor are nice enough, the food is over-priced, mediocre diner food, hiding behind foodie buzzwords. the bacon was tasty but very thin. the sausage was the same thin, dry, mass-produced round that my hotel offered in their free breakfast buffet. i had the biscuits & gravy & the chicken was hard & dry & the gravy just tasted of flour. also, the coffee, while strong, was also burned. as for the service, our server seemed confused & overwhelmed even though the place wasn’t even half full. while she was never rude, she definitely seemed to treat us as if we were a problem to deal with rather than customers.
Jackie G.
Tu valoración: 5 San Antonio, TX
This place was delicious! Had breakfast there, and the portions were perfect. The food wasn’t over salted like most places, and they have a great twist on steak and eggs, barbacoa, and chilaquiles! It looked quite empty for a weekend, and I’d hate for such a great spot to shut down from lack of patrons that I know are craving a break from the usual!
Jordan E.
Tu valoración: 5 Arcadia, CA
While in San Antonio on a Sunday morning(in July 2015) a friend and I went on the hunt for somewhere to have brunch. When we arrived at De Novo there was hardly anyone there and we worried they might have been closed. We were quickly(and cheerfully) greeted and sat in a window booth. The brunch menu came off as slightly confusing so the waitress had to explain it to us. It was set up as a set price(somewhere between $ 15−20− I can’t remember exactly) and you got to chose items from each section. So for that price each, we got a bottomless supply of mimosas, french pressed coffee, a Charcuterie plate(tiered appetizer consisting of meats, vegetables, cheese, and pastries), and each got an entrée. I got the french toast and it was amazing and I think my friend got the chilaquilles which I got to taste. Both were good but we both agreed the french toast was better. I feel that we definitely got our money’s worth here. Our waitress was very attentive(granted we were her only customers) and overall we were very impressed and surprised this place wasn’t busier. Would gladly come back next time I am in town.
Stephanie K.
Tu valoración: 4 Phoenix, AZ
Nice ambiance. Good, speedy service. We were there for Sunday brunch and were the only patrons there for over an hour. Not sure why the place was so dead. Delicious food. I had the egg panini, which was not a traditional panini. It was basically an egg sandwich on thick(cold) sourdough. Despite it not being what I expected, it was very tasty. I didn’t try the coffee, but I was told by the others I was with that the iced coffee was flavorless. While it was good, there are probably better restaurants in the area.
Kandy H.
Tu valoración: 2 Federal Way, WA
Stopped in for breakfast since we had a coupon from the hotel. Good thing for the coupon, the breakfast wasn’t worth the cost. The coffee was funky, the biscuits in the biscuits and gravy were sliced hogie rolls and the hash browns were sliced half raw potatoes. The only bright spot was the service we received was excellent. With so many restaurants to choose from in downtown San Antonio, this one is worth skipping.
F M.
Tu valoración: 2 San Antonio, TX
I really wanted to like this place. The Thai Sticky Wings were wonderful. The Lobster Taquitos were also very good. I wish we would have left after the starters. I rate this restaurant 2 star for the 2 well-made appetizers. Sadly, the Cobb salad was not offered on the lunch menu as it is on the website. Not only was the Caesar salad not worth $ 9, but it was by far the worst Caesar salad I have ever had. It was soggy because it was drenched with a fish-type dressing. The entire salad tasted of fish and was topped with sardines. There were no croutons on the salad because they did not make any that day. When I told the waiter I could not eat the salad because of the overwhelming fish taste, he then informed me that cracked pepper and lemon is good with this type of salad. The House Burger’s meat was chewy. The fries were okay, like McDonald’s but were not hot. The waiter did not write anything down and forgot the requested accompaniments to the burger so we all had to wait for the waiter to complete the order. This House Burger was not worth $ 13. Their beverage menu was limited and ordinary. The ambiance was too dark for lunch but probably appropriate for dinner. I recommend this place only for the appetizers.
Chelsea E.
Tu valoración: 5 Dallas, TX
This place is amazing! Their syrup is magical. The food is absolutely delicious. Everything. Is. Delicious. I had their pancakes and the omelette(which came with sides of bacon, sausage, & hash browns). My husband and I split these two plates and were very content/full after. The service was great! Joe was a top notch server. And he was wearing a really cool tie!
Farah W.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
Great service & friendly environment. The staff was very helpful in providing me suggestions on which appetizer to order — full of knowledge(how each dish was made and the ingredients) I loved how each items was made with something unique and the concept was different from other places. I absolutely loved the butter and honey comb platter with their bread. The lobster bisque was wonderful and filling, the mac and cheese had serrano ham which was an excellent touch. I recommend the pecan pie for those that have sweet tooth.
Jami A.
Tu valoración: 1 Weatherford, TX
Horrible. Cold eggs & microwaved sausage. 40 minute wait. $ 50 for 3 people. The wait staff was precious and apologetic but this is a huge waste of money and time.
Zachary S.
Tu valoración: 4 Houston, TX
my wife and I stayed at the river walk plaza for a weekend get away with friends. the bar was great, many unique drinks. I would recommend to all
Eija O.
Tu valoración: 5 Lexington, VA
Gourmet room service meal at the Riverwalk Plaza Hotel! We did not feel like a big dinner or walking down to the Riverwalk so we decided on hotel’s room service. What a pleasant surprise ! My husband ordered the lobster bisque and it was superb. The chicken wing we ordered were delicious, some of the best we have had. I ordered the shrimp and crab croquettes, also excellent. Just a perfect meal and such a pleasant surprise for a hotel room service meal. We topped our meal with luscious deserts made by the pastry chef. We had picked them up earlier at the lobby pastry shop, made by the restaurant’s pastry chef. This restaurant must be the best secret in San Antonio. If we lived here, we would eat here often.
Joseph E.
Tu valoración: 5 San Antonio, TX
This is the best restaurant near the courthouse. I came on a Friday and was immediately seated. The menu blew me away – nearby options are Jalisco, pizza, food-trucks, and low-end barbecue. I opted for the Fish Sandwich, which is pan-seared redfish, green tomato, avocado, and garlic aioli. Amazing! $ 8? Exceptional! I’m a big guy(6’4″/240) and it was plenty. Chef Alfredo Barrios came out and told me about the freshness of the fish and that he had inspected and filleted it himself. Will I be back? Yep.