This is the perfect place for celebrating either a special occasion or the simple fact that you're wandering free in San Antonio. At night the multi-tiered dining room is softly lit and in the background you hear someone strumming a Spanish guitar. There are also some tables outside on the River Walk. Las Canarias is the hotel restaurant of Omni La Mansión del Río, and is located on a part of the river that isn't too noisy. The menu changes seasonally and is fairly adventurous, with a flair for presentation, but you will always find some standard options such as beef tenderloin or a traditional pasta. When I was last there, the menu featured caramelized scallops with a bit of pork belly and a garnish of pickled watermelon, also a duck confit with a cherry guajillo sauce. The kitchen will cook for special needs, but you should give advance notice. Also, even if there are vegetarian options on the menu, ask about off-menu dishes. If you really feel like exploring, check out the tasting menu, both with ($150) and without ($100) wine pairings. And there is a reasonably priced five-course prix fixe for $39.
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