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

Little Em's Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
837 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Em's Oyster Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing oysters" and "magnificent" seafood dishes. Guests appreciate the "super delicious" fries and friendly service. The cozy ambiance is perfect for dates or special occasions. While outdoor seating offers vibrant patio vibes, it can be a bit noisy.

837 Reviews
  1. M

    San Antonio

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We came at a slow time so it was quiet but I could see it being loud during a rush. The oysters were fresh and the fish and chips were delicious! Can’t wait to come back and try more items on the menu.

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  2. Heather

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not certain how they received a Michelin star. First, they were out of 3 things on the menu that were listed online. They had one server for the entire outside patio. Very limited menu for drinks, no deserts available, no toilet paper in the restrooms and trash overflowing. The server told me they had no vegetables that they could serve vs French fries. Food was mediocre and we had to pay to park down a dark alley. It’s so dark outside we couldn’t read the menus. Very disappointed in the new location. I went to the old location a few times and they were definitely not prepared for the move.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Cristina

    San Antonio

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Beautiful set up. Very tasty food. Lovely drinks. Wonderful place to eat! Highly recommend.

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  4. Chris

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food quality saves it. Service was pretty ordinary, especially given they've received a Michelin recommendation now. The food is GREAT, really enjoyed the meal part of it although it is very expensive given the city we're in. The music is FAR too loud (how am I this old). It's like the place is conflicted on whether it wants to be a restaurant or a bar/club, I guess it does say that it's an Oyster "Bar" but the vibes just didn't feel right for a dining experience, I think it fits as a good happy hour spot though, could have just been my expectations were higher. The big shocker was that they ran out of desert the day BEFORE we visited and then didn't have any today, so as a heads up, they're not making the deserts fresh. I feel like for the price point there's better options in San Antonio than this.

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  5. Walter

    San Antonio

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ReallyGreat food and staff, a really cool.vibe, we will be back!

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  6. Ashley-Evangeline

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely adore Little Em’s!! Always a great experience, amazing service & even better, we came in for their re-opening day across the street! So lovely & the menu really reflects the work they’re putting in to this place. Good to see Chelcey at this location & Mackenzie rocking the host stand! Phenomenal oysters, the lobster roll is 2D4. & the pasta & crab toast are also a hit along with the octopus crudo, YUM!! We can’t recommend this place enough. We will be back every Tuesday to carry on our weekly date nights at Little Em’s! 🥂

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  7. Shayna

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and we will definitely be back! My only complaint is the lack of knowledge the waitress had about the oysters and caviar.

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  8. Matthew

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food. I don’t think I’ve had a better lobster roll

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service & nice ambiance, but pricey with no wow factor.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality service and amazing food in a great area. Their oyster variety is impressive and tasted great. The warm lobster roll lived up to the hype.

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Little Em's Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 837 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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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