Family birthday with 13 people and we had a great time. The Riddler took care of us and the food, the atmosphere was great. We all enjoyed it very much.! read more

So much fun and customer service is amazing always a great time they make u feel so welcome and always enjoy our event there

Took my niece there and she loved everything about that place. Good atmosphere and just all around good time

Before I begin my review, I would like to thank my parents for never bringing me here during my childhood. Since I saw a friend post a picture of the ribeye on a Facebook group page, I decided to dine here. I was seated by a Mad Hatter impersonator. Then I looked at the menu. My waiter arrived dressed either like a character on Jumanji or Steve Irwin or whatever. I couldn't tell the difference. The waiter asked if I'd like an appetizer and a drink and I ordered the green magic potion and Southwestern egg rolls. The magic potion was just sugar water with bubbles. The egg rolls, which the waiter threw on my table, were just a cheap carbon copy of the ones served at Chili's but were wrapped in egg roll wrapping instead of a tortilla and only came with sour cream and guacamole. The egg rolls weren't much to write home about. Since I didn't want my entree and appetizer to arrive together, I ate the egg rolls first then placed my order for a ribeye, some fried shrimp and a baked potato. The waiter told me I can help myself to the salad bar. The salad bar was just bland and offered just lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, croutons but had plenty of options for salad dressing. While helping myself at the salad bar I heard a waitress sing or try to sing her own rendition of Dolly Parton's Island in the Stream. Before I finished my salad, the waiter brought me a loaf of bread by asking me to smell his buns. *eye roll* The bread arrived with a cup of knock off cinnamon butter similar to Texas Roadhouse. The bread though came nothing close to Texas Roadhouse's rolls. Minutes later a food runner brought my entree instead of my waiter. The steak's presentation was good and had the grill marks. The fried shrimp was ok. The baked potato was served naked without aluminum foil but the steak's juices touched the potato and I only took a few bites of the potato and finished my ribeye that had lots of gristle and cooked longer than I had ordered it. The waiter didn't refill my water or my magic potion but I didn't care and was ready for dessert so I had ordered the strawberry shortcake. The waiter arrived with the dessert which he claimed that he made himself. *another eyeroll* Sadly, the strawberry shortcake was the highlight of the meal and the only part that didn't suck. I was dismayed by the price. And I didn't care for the waiter's attitude either. read more

If you were here when you were younger, it is just the same today. This was a truly fun experience and one I plan on doing again in the near future. We had a birthday party group of four and we had the Roman Orgy! It was quite tasty. We sat in Sponge Bob's house. Ariel was our server. The drinks were wonderful and so was the food. The birthday celebration stuff was fun. Even washing our hands at the end was fun with all the bubbles and dry ice. If you have never been here, you are missing a wonderful experience. If you have kids, you should have already been here many times. If not, stop slighting your children and give them an experience they will not forget! This place is, was, and is still great! Make your dinner happen here!!! read more

Great time w family. Fun for all ages. Food was also great. Service was excellent. The atmosphere was very nice read more

Magic Time Machine - Simpsons - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My family and I were really hesitant on trying this place out for my daughters 14th birthday. But boy we are glad we did! I was reading a lot of the reviews and some were complaining about the staff, truly I thought the staff were awesome, even though some of them mess with you, but it's all in joking manner, not as harsh as Dicks, but still fun. Our waitress was awesome, Spider Gwen, we can't thank you enough for being a great waitress and took care of our needs. We ordered an array of food from the mozzarella sticks, spinach and artichoke dip to the ribeye and chicken Alfredo, which were amazing! I would most certainly be back for the experience again with possibly another character! But if possible, have a seat with Spider Gwen and she will take care of you! read more

It is a must try at least once, it is very different and you'll love the craziness that goes on in here. Look, it is very very expensive, we spent I believe $180 for 6 people. I thought it was a lot. The food is not the greatest but not the worse but way overpriced for the quality. It's a shame it's so over priced because we loved it. Their waiting staff is so in character it really makes your visit amazing. They're so invested in their characters that they really sale you on the themes and get the whole family involved in one way or in other. Our waitress was Katniss Everdeen and we loved everything about her. So after getting the checked we basically paid for dinner & a show and that's how we justified this big bill. She didn't miss a beat and never got out of character in front of the kids. It's a must try once and please make sure to ask where the restrooms are they'll be more than happy to help you. read more

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The service is good. I like the theme of the restaurant but building needs a makeover. Food is okay. I had chicken Parmesan had a hint of flavor. My wife had the chicken said it was plain. On the other hand my son liked it. read more

Every time we visit San Antonio, we make plans to have dinner here. I forgot to make reservations and learned it was a 30 min wait. To my surprise, they offer to add your name to the waitlist virtually. Thankfully I put my name on the waitlist - while we headed there. It was a great option to have as we made it with only a 10 min wait. We always love the ambiance. Each server is dressed in character and they make dinner fun!!! As an actor myself, I love the playfulness and joy they bring to their customers. Food has always been very tasty! And they have options for picky eaters. The trip to the salad bar is an added bonus!! Make sure you don't need to use the restroom because as is customary, they make an announcement about your visit to the loo. It's all in fun, and makes for a memorable dinner.... read more

Good for going somewhere new staff is fun and you can get your kid's face painted, and get them balloon animals, crowns, swords, etc.

If the food were better it would get , but this is honestly just your basic amusement restaurant food. Nothing seems to be made in house or fresh. The only reason I'm giving high marks is because the staff does a excellent job keeping their patrons engaged and happy. After a exhausting day exploring the city, my young child was NOT in a good mood, but our waitress, Ariel, pulled out all the stops! Thank you Ariel! read more

Magic Time Machine - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food average atmosphere was great down kids they had a blast the wait was long so definitely book ahead

4.5/5 You come here for the experience. And what you get is an experience. We went for our 11th Anniversary, but since COVID, we've started incorporating our kids into our celebrations. Since we are leaving town to move to another state soon, I figured we should give this place a try. We'd been talking about it forever. First of all, though I couldn't make a reservation, our walk-in wait at around 5:00pm on a Sunday was only 30 minutes. We weren't bored during that time because there are plenty of things to do. You can go to the family friendly bar for a drink, get your face painted (for a fee), play games, etc. By the time I had a unicorn on my face and my youngest had a cool spider painted on his arm it was time to eat! We were taken back to a little nook (nearly all the seating feels very private) where we were greeted by our server (The White Rabbit) who was funny and attentive. There is a bit of 'roasting your patrons' (especially the kids) that happens (or maybe that's just the White Rabbit experience) and my kids loved it. The food is good. It's better than okay but not really great. Standard steakhouse fare but on a budget. I had the steak and ribs. The steak was very good but the ribs did leave a bit to be desired. The mashed potatoes were great. My husband had steak and salmon. I don't eat fish, so i can't vouch for it personally, but my three companions who love fish raved about it. The kids were very happy with their meals. The only way to bump this play up to 5 stars would be just a little more attention paid to the food, but it's very hard to complain. We had a coupon that allows us a discount if we spent up to $100. All four of us had specialty drinks (the adults had alcohol), entrees, and a shared dessert and came out under $100. Our waiter handled the situation well. We told him, give us some desserts to take up. Whatever gets us to $100. He got our bill to exactly $100.14 - and we went home with two desserts and a cookie. That's a LOT of value for $100. read more

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Great dining experience for kids and family. Good food and a fun time! Old school fun!

Service and food were both fine but the overall restaurant was dirty and grimy. I probably would only go back if a group was deadset on going. read more

Great Experience for old and young!!! SnowWhite was fabulous our food was delicious and we had a GREAT experience!!! read more

Noisy, expensive, supposed entertaining waiters are not. Food is average. My $38 steak was cold and under cooked, I like medium rare. Not raw. They did graciously cook it more. Just odd, weird and really not fun. Took our 10 year old grand daughter for her birthday expecting something special. She even thought it was odd and not much fun. Facilities are old and past due for updating or closure. read more

Food atmosphere service great for family and or fun seekers salad bar great fun drinks for kids and adults

We celebrated our twins' 13th birthday and it was an amazing experience for all!! Our waitress was amazing and the food was great!

This restaurant is a must-see for anyone with out of town (children) guests. Entering the restaurant is an experience as they provide waitstaff that are encouraged to play as characters and celebrities - this may include Disney characters, Superheroes, Singers, or anything you can think of! It's a fun experience, though, it does get a little old after a while. Your experience can vary depending on which server you get. I've had some good experiences and then some very lukewarm. I will say, I've been coming for over ten years so I've seen the good, bad and very ugly (and I don't mean that time with the stepsister...) We usually order the Roman Orgy, which on second thought sounds rather anti-family. It consists of chicken, beef, fruit, and many other items and include a salad. The salad allows you to go to a salad bar that sits on top of something shaped like a car. The food is surprisingly okay, considering that the atmosphere seems more cinematic than gourmet. It does get extremely busy and you must have a certain number of people to book a table. Also, they have some rooms that are much cooler than others. I recommend getting a better table to enjoy the atmosphere. Further, try the magic potions. It's fun to see for your first visit or if you have children with you. read more

Magic Time Machine - Salad bar offerings - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The best rib eye steak hands down. Food is always on point. My favorite place for a steak read more

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This has been my daughter's go to birthday dinner for the last 13 years since moving to SA. Unfortunately ,last nights 20 yr birthday dinner will be our last. Sad to see this tradition end but the food was subpar at best - shrimp, fish and lobster was blehhh, chicken alfredo was just warm in arrival- nothing impressive at all. I know it's not really the food you go for but the experience- BUT my daughter even asked us if the characters were worse or if they just didn't interact / razz/ entertain/ engage with older diners as she was missing the magical experience of Magic Time Machine. She wished she could jump in a time machine and go back to her earlier childhood memories of this place! read more

I was unsure about this place based on reviews. We brought our 13yo son and 12yo niece. They loved the atmosphere and entertainment. We had 80s Workout Barbie as a waitress and she was amazing! The food is average and much of the place needs updating. But, I would suggest eating here at least once to get the Magic Time Machine experience! If the kids had the choice, we would have gone back multiple times on our vacation. read more

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Went back on Friday, they just reopened this week. Mask is required, staff also wear mask and gloves. Social distancing followed. New character, the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda. The food was excellent as usual. read more

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Excellent venue for birthdays for the young and old. We sat at the Disco dance floor and our server/entertainer was "Loki" who was amazing and hilarious causing adults and children to laugh out loud! The food and drinks were great; I only missed the cheese wafers at the salad bar. They were replaced by croutons. I have loved those cheese waiters since the 1970s and was saddened they were absent. Otherwise, it was a great experience for the entire group...and our honoree was celebrating his 77th birthday. We took some wonderful family pictures. Thank you for a fantastic birthday!!! read more

Kids had a blast here with all the several tv characters as waiters! Definitely will be returning! read more

This is our Eight (8) New Years event at Magic Time Machine Awesome place for our family reunion. This year our family has grown up to 13 people- We recommend MTM for the Best Food, Service & character. MJ read more

I'm so conflicted but here it goes. This place is filthy. Filthy with a capital F. I was reading somewhere that it was opened in 1973 and that's exactly where it is today. 1973 As I walked in a pair of cheap flip flops they began sticking to the floor, the CARPETED FLOOR!!!!! The bathroom and all the furnishings are just sad. Now if you can get past the dirty filth you will find a high priced restaurant with slightly entertaining servers. The servers do their best and if not for them you would see zero stars. I had grilled chicken parmigiana and it was ok. $15 A pop The kids meal are $9 and don't include a drink and they are just awful. I can't for the life of me understand how you can bypass the pricing, food and run down furnishings and give this place 4 or 5 stars. The food is not bad and the place serves a purpose but come on guys. Clean this place up. Will I be back? No. Was I entertained? Not really. read more

Magic Time Machine - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Entering the Time Machine is one part grandma's house, one part mad professor and kids play ground. A fun place for light hearted adults and families. The wait staff are talented artists with humor and tricks up their sleeve. We had a ribeye steak and shrimp Alfredo and both were excellent. Great prices considering the atmosphere and creativity of the servers. read more

I Googled a place to take kids. This place is a hit for kids and adults. The characters are well played. Face painting, good fun times. The food was average but priced appropriately. read more

Magic Time Machine - Face painting - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Even though we waited over an hour for a table, it was worth the wait. My family had so much fun. We laughed so much. Our server was Thelma. She was amazing food and drinks were good. We will definitely be going back. read more

My tween granddaughter SMILED!!!!! We had a great time- the food was wonderful and served by Barbie! My two grandgirls enjoyed getting autographs from other actors. We enjoyed the semi private rooms. The salad bar was fresh and all stocked. We loved the different magic potions! We will definitely be back! read more

I ordered the Salmon and it was pretty good, not the best Salmon I have ever had but it was ok. The salad bar is really fresh and this restaurant is a fun place to bring the kids. I also sampled the fried shrimp which was very good. I will order the shrimp when I come back with the kids. My husband ordered the prime rib. He did not like it. He said it was hard to cut and not tender at all. Also, I must add that the bread is really good. I love how hot it comes out and it is very soft and delicious. read more

Magic Time Machine - Salmon, mashed potatoes and fried shrimp - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

There is nothing hotter than being seranaded on my birthday by the handsome men here to the sound of "you lost that loving feeling" *sigh*. This is one of those unforgettable spots that I have so many great memories at....from being served and smooched by Captain Jack to listening to Just Like That (classic rock) in the mine shaft part of the building. The bartendars are very attentive and friendly here. Every waiter I have gotten has always been academy award winning. Some of my favorites have been Ace Ventura, Elvis, and CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow (don't forget the captain part). If this place won't make you smile then nothing will. The food is decent and can't complain, but to be honest I'm more here for the scenery and shenanigans. Just be careful when you have to go to the bathroom...potty train coming your way! read more

Magic Time Machine - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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A long time ago there used to be one of these in Austin and my wife loved it so we had to try the one in San Antonio. We went on a Monday night at 5:30 pm. Mondays are slower than weekends so they have less staff dressed up in costumes, which is one of the reasons to go here, we still had a good time and the food was good. Our server/entertainer Katniss made us feel welcome and brought us a great drink called a koo koo colada, plenty strong and it went down real smooth, we shared it as well as the fried fantail shrimp and the grilled parmesan chicken, wifey had them sub the pasta with grilled veggies. Both entrees came with an unending salad bar located inside an antique sports car. We also shared a frozen raspberry margarita, very tasty. Check their website to see all the other things they offer. read more

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I thought this place was just a "foolish tourist destination" Of Course it was!!! but I also had one of the best pieces of prime rib that I've had since I moved to San Antonio 2 years ago. Served by "Aeriel" of Little Mermaid Fame, we had an enjoyable date night. Great salad bar, super hero's running around everywhere, OMG Napoleon Dynamite! Wearing a IN with Pedro! He cracked us up! Great food and Great service, some of the super hero's interaction to families with children - wonderful fun! thumbs up to Randy the Bartender who was super chill and made a great Manhattan as well. We will be back. read more

This place was so much fun! The characters were so playful and hilarious! We had Napoleon Dynamite for a waiter and he honestly made it the best time. The food was pretty good, not quite worth the price but not horrible tasting either. We had the artichoke and spinach dip, kids pizzas, prime rib, top sirloin, catfish and shrimp, and chicken Alfredo. The bubbles at the end are for washing your hands and that was neat. The kids loved their potion drinks, meeting the different characters, and the face painting! 9.5/10 and will do it again! read more

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Cool concept... service quality depends on your server/character.. terrible food, place feels dirty

The food has always been pricey and not great, but definitely a great place to take the kids for the experience. Sadly, the show is also really tired. Most of the costumes are severely lacking. Really just thrown together and very sad representations of who they are supposed to be. The characters don't have character. A one liner or two, at most, a character voice that turns off and on. Just really poor showmanship. The characters used to be really on point and funny and exciting, making it easy to overlook the frozen food. Not anymore! My suggestion might be to go after dinner and enjoy dessert. read more