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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
879 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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'

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Em's Oyster Bar is a charming gem offering "delicious seafood," fresh oysters, and a "casual but classy" ambiance. Guests rave about the lobster roll and beet salad, emphasizing the "fantastic service" and inviting atmosphere. Despite some reviews noting portion sizes, the "cute and quaint" setting makes it a perfect spot for a special occasion.

879 Reviews
  1. Lori

    East Texas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Highly recommended!

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  2. David

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice establishment in vibrant location. Went for the muscles and definitely a hit! Fries are a must with this plate! The noise level was unnecessarily loud and echoing in the main dining room though. Service was…eh, par. Server not too engaging, just did her part. Definitely will go back for more!

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  3. Michael

    New Orleans16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It took over 45 minutes for our food to arrive after the appetizer. The food arrived 20 minutes after our waiter apologized for the delay… to make matters worse, the shrimp pasta was absolutely horrible. It smelled and the shrimp were slimy. The pasta was cold and tasted like a mesh of over seasoned garbage. You would think the waiter would have noticed that it was barely touched? Na, she wasn’t paying any attention. The filet with fries was good; cold as well, but thankfully were we able to share that dish. Another total miss by this husband and wife combo… catering to an “upper class” crowd with crap food. the original location was too small & overrated… but this building is just another flop. At least it didn’t stink of fish like it did when it was upscale…

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  4. Jeff

    San Antonio1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Four people for dinner 7:00 on a Friday. Ordered a dozen oysters, they were clean and tasty but very small, about the size of a quarter. For four dollars an oyster I’d expect some better size. One person ordered the mussels and they were served 15 minutes before everyone else. Really awkward. All four entrees were served room temp. I assume like everyone else in the industry, the kitchen had staffing issues, but the meals were definitely less than excellent. I doubt we’ll be coming back. For the price there are better oyster bars in town.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place had amazing service and food. Would def come back next time I'm in SA

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  6. Melanie

    San Antonio2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been a patron prior to their transition to their new location, which seems to have more space but less personal touch. I had a reservation for 8:45 and arrived early. However, I wasn’t seated until 8:50 pm. I just felt very rushed and we weren’t told at the kitchen was closing at 9:15… If have reservations for 845 and you’re going to close the kitchen at 9 pm — that would have been nice to know. I didn’t even order a main dish since the waitress had to “ask if they will make my food” Horrible Service

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  7. Pete

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Good great - server was kind but very inexperienced. Not very present but I’m sure her first waitress opportunity. Definitely needs customer service training.

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  8. Paulina VIP

    San Antonio7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  9. Stephanie

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  10. Katelin VIP

    San Antonio2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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Little Em's Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Little Em's Oyster Bar

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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