Landrace

A Staycation, A Sweet Tooth, and a Hero Named DiegoMy wife and I checked into the Thompson Hotel for a little staycation, and at the front desk, we were given the rundown: two restaurants on-site--Landrace in the lobby (open until 10 PM) and The Moon's Daughters on the top floor (open until midnight).Fast forward to 9:40 PM, when our sweet tooth hit hard. The solution? Landrace's famous Basque cheesecake, which had been hyped up in reviews. I called guest services, only to be told Landrace closed at 9 PM. Confused, I reminded them that I was just told at check-in it was open until 10. Still, no dice. So, I took matters into my own hands and called Landrace directly. Someone answered. Hope! But no, they too insisted the kitchen was closed, and despite my heartfelt plea for just one slice of cheesecake, I was politely shut down.Disappointed, I broke the news to my wife--no cheesecake tonight. Cue the tiny violin.Then, at 9:50 PM, a knock at the door.Standing there like a dessert-delivering angel was Diego Wright, the bartender. With a warm smile and the cheesecake in hand, he told us he had overheard the call and took it upon himself to make it happen. Let me tell you, that first bite was life-changing--creamy, rich, with just the right amount of caramelized goodness. But the real star of the night? Diego.Landrace? Fantastic. The cheesecake? A must. Room 1109? A sweet spot. But Diego? Legendary. 10/10 would stay again--partially for the hotel, mostly for the cheesecake, but entirely for Diego.

What a complete reversal from our first wonderful experience. The only positives were the Manhattan expresso and the valet. The drink was amazing with such a deep aroma and flavor. The valet was super busy and yet very nice.As I walked in the front desk watched me the whole way and then followed me into the bar/restaurant. She walked through 2 more times over the next 60 minutes starring at me. Weird!The bartender tried but it was hard. First, a manager, I assume, spent 10 uncomfortable minutes discussing with the staff how they needed to take ownership and know the menu better, what wines were by the glass vs bottle, and more. All of that in front of me.Then we rarely had anyone return. A young lady noticed finally and got our drink and app order...which she proceeded to get wrong. The app was the bacon cheddar biscuits .. yum! However, the apricot jam and buttery came plopped on a plate instead of in a small sauce container.. the butter had already melted and the jam was hard to get on a knife. The butter was smoked which sounded awesome but was not executed well.

Land race can be a little hit or miss. Sometimes the food is great, and sometimes it is not. We come to The Thompson often, and we have a credit to use, so we often use it at Landrace. Customer service is good- and the drinks are very tasty.

Beautiful hotel restaurant. We stayed there the weekend of November 8th and had dinner at Landrace.Dinner was superb. Our server was delightful. The views were stunning. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Set on the top level, this restaurant is tucked away where you find an intimate dinner experience awaiting after walking through a bakery and climbing up a spiral staircase. Once you're there, an intimate dinner awaits with the candles and the tables set adorned with wild flowers.They offer a small, but finely crafted dinner menu with freshly prepared food where you can see the chefs at work. Their house bread is delightfully flavorful like a rustic bread should be. Their pasta is homemade and their ingredients are thoughtfully chosen. Do order the cheese curds! It's their most popular snack. I found the place so romantic with their candles and views of Bath. The service is highly attentive and the waiters aim to please. They bring your food swiftly and they are happy to make accommodations for those with allergies.

I have been here before and the food and service has always been great. This time I came before a show at the Tobin center. It was around 5:30 PM and it wasn't too busy. We started with the chickpea and mushroom meatballs. I will have to say they had great flavor, but they were cold. Don't know if they were meant to be cold because some of them tasted slightly warm on the outside. I may be overreacting regarding the meatballs, but if they were going to microwave them, they should have left them in their long enough. For my meal, I ordered the Alaskan king salmon Cobb salad. It was a good portion. The smoke tomato dressing was just a little too overpowering for me, but overall the salad was great. The blue cheese complemented the dish and the salmon portion was a good size. My friend got the burger and fries. The burger was good. He added bacon. Service was good. You can make reservations online. Parking is available in their parking garage or street parking

I was in San Antonio for the first week of December for the marathon, and came into the city Saturday evening. My boyfriend and I were trying to get to Pharm Table for dinner, but my car GPS brought us to this area of downtown instead, lol.Since we already paid $16 for parking (ugh), we decided to find someplace to eat near where we parked. When we tried to go to a nearby Mexican restaurant first, the concierge at that hotel recommended we go to Landrace at the Thompson. No doubt that the ambiance is very fancy and feels upscale, but the staff were very chill and it took no time to feel at ease.Unfortunately, there are not many vegetarian options, but the staff are accomodating and are able to customize items as needed. To start, we got the brussels sprouts. The first time around, they came with bacon so we sent them back, but they did not make a fuss about having to do that for us. My boyfriend had the catch of the day for his entree (halibut I believe?) which he enjoyed, and I was able to get a "fake bolognese" gnocchi dish made with mushroom and olive. The pasta itself was nothing special, but that was great in regards to eating a meal that would not give me tummy troubles for my race the next morning!Our dessert however was incredible. It was a "milk and cookies"-style dessert that came with two crisp chocolate cookies and a panna cotta style "milk" dessert. It was exquisite!

This is such a sophisticated yet cozy restaurant. It fits perfectly with the Thompson Hotel that it is located inside.There is also complimentary valet parking when you eat there. They servers and valets are polite and provided good service.I didn't order from the regular menu but went on Thanksgiving Day for a special holiday brunch buffet. They had a nice selection of cheeses, breakfast items and lunch appetizers. The Bloody Mary that I ordered was quite good. The only thing is the Turducken and Roast beef were a little overcooked for my preference. I'd like to come back again during a normal evening for dinner. I want to believe the individual dishes will be much better than the meat that they served Thanksgiving Day.

Not sure how this review got away from me, considering this was the best event ever.The food here was divine. there's no other word for it. The beef was so tender and juicy. And the dessert. Omg don't cheat yaself, treat yaself. You know how sometimes you go out to dinner and you think you don't need dessert? This is not one of those times.Honestly, the entire interior is a vibe. At times they have a performer and they are great drinks there. It's a great celebration spot. Having a James Beard nominated chef doesn't hurt either!

If you are looking for delicious and high quality bruch, Landrace is for you!Last weekend my friends and I decided to checkout Landrace for breakfast/brunch. I think most people associate the restaurant with steaks and dinner, but their brunch is out of this world. The menu itself is small but mighty with multiple options for everyone. For my first time I decided to go with the Brisket Benedict, which includes BBQ bearnaise, fried shallots and avocado. The eggs were cooked to PERFECTION! Eggs benedict can be a hit or miss at many other restaurants but Landrace nailed them! Also, the brisket was absolutely delicious and was not too sweet. The only thing I was not a super huge fan of was the bread they used, but regardless of that the eggs were probably one of the best I've had in a very long time. Last but not least, if you dine in at the restaurant you get 2hr of free parking at their valet.