Little Em's Oyster Bar

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   Michael

   New Orleans16 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Jeff

   San Antonio1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Melanie

   San Antonio2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 2, 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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   Pete

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 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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   Paulina VIP

   San Antonio7 reviews

   3.0

   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 Antonio1 review

   4.0

   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 Antonio2 reviews

   4.0

   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 Antonio4 reviews

   3.0

   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 Antonio3 reviews

   4.0

   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 Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    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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