Little Em's Oyster Bar

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   Heather

   San Antonio

   7 reviews

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   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 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.
   

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   Cristina

   San Antonio

   14 reviews

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   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   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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   Walter

   San Antonio

   25 reviews

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   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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   Ashley-Evangeline

   Austin

   10 reviews

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   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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   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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   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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   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.
   

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   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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    amanda

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was excellent! The service was even better. Our server helped us decide what oysters to try and recommend the lobster roll. It’s a little busy as we sat outside but was a great experience.
    

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