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Little Em's Burger - Little Em's Oyster Bar, San Antonio, TX

Little Em's Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
869 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Little Em's Oyster Bar, Southtown's premier destination for oysters on the half shell, lobster rolls, and a burger that some say, is among the best in the city. We also have a wonderful rotating wine and beer selection! We look forward to serving you!✨

Due to the size of our "little" restaurant, we will do our best to accommodate your inside and outside preference, however, your selection is not guaranteed. Thank you for understanding!

Keep on Shuckin'

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 257-0100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Em's Oyster Bar enchants with its "delightful and inviting atmosphere" and exceptional seafood offerings. Patrons rave about the oysters, lobster rolls, and tuna tartare, noting "amazing service" and a charming pink theme. While some find it pricey, many emphasize it as a "must-try" for seafood lovers in San Antonio.

869 Reviews
  1. Carla

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters were delicious. The salmon carpaccio was amazing, although the portion was quite small for the price. The muscles however, were undercooked. The sauce was extremely tasty, but the texture of the actual muscle was way too slimy. They had an amazing nonalcoholic martini, and the service was top-notch. they even credited back the muscles after I mentioned them being undercooked. That was really kind of them. 

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  2. Chelsea

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really wonderful and the oysters were fresh and delicious. My only real complaint is the service. It could have been a little better. Took about 10 minutes to get a waiter and 20 minutes to get my partner’s drink.

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  3. Derek

    VIP

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 5 had oysters, fish tacos, chowder, and wedge salad. All were great! Server was attentive and the chef came around to check on us and make sure everything was as we wanted. Great experience.

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  4. Jamie

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice but not the same without Erin. She was always going back into the kitchen and bringing food out. The courses of food kept coming. Last two times in the new location were different. Much slower.

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  5. Catherine

    VIP

    San Antonio

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Culinary Week and had a great time. A nice choice of food in each course and an excellent server.

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  6. Óscar

    VIP

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was amazing and ambience!! My daughters loved the pink theme all throughout, our food was a win win from the small children to the discerning teenager.. great place try their daily specials

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  7. Cynthia

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and a great menu. The snapper crudo shouldn’t be missed!

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  8. Martha

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely, bright, comfortable ambience. Excellent, courteous waitstaff, food was absolutely wonderful. Good wine selection. We went at lunch time midweek and there was ample street parking.

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  9. Luis

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a nice atmosphere and has a great octopus appetizer and steak tartar. Cocktail shrimp are large. Good drink selection. It’s on the pricey side for what portions you get. 

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  10. Daniel

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of this world experience! Laid back upscale at its finest.

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Little Em's Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Little Em's Oyster Bar

1024 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210-1109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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