Little Em's Oyster Bar

4.6

872 Reviews

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 32 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'

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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
Website
https://littleemsoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1024 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210-1109
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 872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Em's Oyster Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." The oysters and seafood dishes, like the lobster roll and tuna tartare, are particularly noteworthy. The "lovely, bright ambiance" and courteous staff enhance the experience, though service and noise levels can vary. Overall, a must-visit for seafood lovers!

872 Reviews

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Paulina
VIP
San Antonio
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
El lugar está muy bonito pero el lobster roll no traía mucha langosta en realidad, era más pan. Y el lugar estaba casi vacío y se tardaron 20 mins en darnos una mesa
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Stephanie
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was not so great we waited 25 minutes to be greeted at our table but food was excellent
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Katelin
VIP
San Antonio
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Drink service seemed slower than normal and we were in a hurry
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Carla
San Antonio
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Little Em's Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

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

Website
https://littleemsoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(210) 257-0100

Little Em's Oyster Bar

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What 872 people are saying

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