Little Em's Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant · King Williams District ·
Airy oyster bar with lobster rolls, seafood pastas & burgers
Airy oyster bar with lobster rolls, seafood pastas & burgers
"Near the river, Little Em’s Oyster Bar is a charming, romantic spot — perfect by the dozen — with a full seafood menu that includes a chilled lobster salad and a salmon beurre blanc." - David Shortell
"A slice of the East Coast tucked into the heart of Texas, Little Em’s is all about clean lines, fresh oysters, and a sense of place that feels distinctly polished yet undeniably relaxed, while a rotating selection of fresh oysters highlights the menu. It’s a dining spot that doesn’t try to do too much—because it doesn’t have to. The restaurant’s palette of white, pink, and blue mirrors this ethos, capturing the minimalism of the menu and the effortless simplicity of its food." - Lee Escobedo
"Now in a larger location, this Michelin-recommended Southtown oyster bar borrows the trimmings from New England coastal design. The menu is less geographically specific, with entrees ranging from a bouillabaisse-like fish stew to Cal-Mex fish tacos. Most diners stick to East Coast oysters paired with a dirty martini or one of the two sparkling wines available by the glass." - Brandon Watson
"A Southtown dining spot gaining recognition as a must-visit for splurge meals, known for its seafood-focused, elevated dining experience." - Eater Staff
A Southtown charmer turned serious seafood house after its 2024 move across the street. Michelin-recommended and spotlighted by San Antonio Express-News for elevated seafood, from blood orange mignonette oysters to lobster rolls.