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Magic Time Machine

902 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209-1401 (Oak Park / Northwood)
210-828-1470
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Ranked #690 of 3,351 restaurants in San Antonio
Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Oak Park / Northwood
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My wife and I were referred to this place by friends, so on our vacation we decided to check it out. We enjoyed the costumes and the special attention you get from the staff but other that that it was an average restuarant. Kids will love this place.

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See 3 more reviews by Wendell S for San Antonio
Marion, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

If you want to wait two hours to get a table on a week night, this is not the place to go. Then once you get a seated it takes another hour to be waited on this is the place to go. If you oreder a steak rare, be ready to sent the next two steaks back. You will be... More

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See 6 more reviews by Gene M for San Antonio
NM
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We decided to try the place for the kids and they did enjoy it. The adults did not. The restaurant was very old, dark and dingy. The food was overpriced and not very good. Our costumed server was entertaining but slow and a little insulting. My advice if you do go would be request Captain Jack, he seemed even more... More

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See 3 more reviews by summertravelin for San Antonio
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My husband took we here during our honeymoon and it was the best. Peter Pan was at reception and Ariel was our waitress. She was the greatest. I asked her to surprise me with a drink and even though I don't actually know what the drink was (because I didn't ask) but it was delicious, and it smoked and bubbled.... More

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See 6 more reviews by Patricia K for San Antonio
Fort Worth, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The director of our group had called ahead at least a week earlier. Was told we would be accommodated. When we arrived, they had no room for us and literally had run out of food. They knew we were coming (reservation was even confirmed that day) and clearly could not accommodate our group. Instead of telling us this so we... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jewel S for San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My wife and I recently visited the Magic Time Machine in San Antonio. We had been many times before when our kids were young, but decided to give it a try sans the kids. It was a very good time...we will be back. The atmosphere at the MTM is wonderful whether you are a kid or old guy like me.... More

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See 16 more reviews by AndrewS_67 for San Antonio
Houston, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

My kids loved it, I read some of the reviews on here and wasnt sure about this place. The food was good, not great but good. All you can eat salad bar and soup. We had chicken and it had a good taste. A little out dated but Hey its for the kids. Its kinda like Chuck E Cheese you... More

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See 2 more reviews by Louis R for San Antonio
Chico, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This was recommended to us as a good place to take our Grandson for a belated birthday dinner while we were in town. We had no idea what kind of a restaurant this is. What a pleasant surprise, we all had an awesome time. Ms. Jane Hatter was perfect! Thanks to everyone for such a fun & memorable evening! By... More

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Denver, Colorado, United States
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We had a blast honoring our Airmen who had just graduated Basic training. Capn. Jack was hilarious as well as Ace Ventura and who could forget Marilyn! We were pleasantly surprised how well they all stayed in character and the personal attention we received. Well worth every penny spent, we were all laughing numerous times.

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Spring, Texas
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

it goes without saying that on Valentine's Day evening, restaurants will be busy. BUT, and this is a big but-if you make reservations, and the place is not full, you should not have to wait 40 minutes to be seated. The food was wonderful, but the experience of waiting for a table and to top it off, have people who... More

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