When we opened Little Em’s Oyster Bar in December of 2020, we set out to create something bright, fun, and full of energy, a place people would naturally gather over good seafood.

Inspired by our CEO and co-founder Emily Carpenter’s love of oysters, seafood, and home-style cooking, Little Em’s started small at 1001 S. Alamo. What began as a colorful, intimate spot quickly took on a life of its own, filling up night after night and becoming part of the rhythm of the neighborhood.

As it grew, so did we. Just across the street at 1024 S. Alamo, Little Em’s found its next chapter, expanding into a larger space with more room and the same energy that made it what it is.